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JVC HR-DVS3U Instructions Manual

Mini dv/s-vhs video cassette recorder
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Mini DV/S-VHS
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VCR TV CABLE/DBS
A.MONITOR
POWER
PROG
A/B
TV/VCR
CHECK
DISPLAY
ENTER/OSD
T
W
1
2
3
2
4
5
6
DBS
DAILY(M-F)
WEEKLY
7
8
9
C. RESET
AUX
0
4
CANCEL
TIMER
START
STOP
DATE
CH
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
SP/LP
1
PROG
DV
S-VHS
SP/EP
PLAY
STOP
TV CH +
TV
TV
VOL
VOL
Ð
+
POWER
EJECT
TV CH Ð
JOG/
SHUTTLE
PULL-OPEN
STOP
PLAY
PAUSE
DV
S-VHS
DV
DUB
S-VHS
REC
EJECT
REW
FF
PULL-OPEN
CH – / +
PUSH / TURN
24HR
QUICK
PROGRAM
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which are located on the
rear of cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LPT0641-001A

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  • Page 1 Mini DV/S-VHS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VCR TV CABLE/DBS A.MONITOR POWER PROG TV/VCR CHECK DISPLAY ENTER/OSD DAILY(M-F) WEEKLY C. RESET CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE EXPRESS PROGRAMMING SP/LP PROG S-VHS SP/EP PLAY STOP TV CH + Ð POWER EJECT TV CH Ð JOG/ SHUTTLE PULL-OPEN...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC Mini DV/S-VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions to ensure safe use of your new VCR. CAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
  • Page 4 1. Accessories To avoid personal injury: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INDEX FRONT VIEW ...6 REAR VIEW ...7 FRONT DISPLAY PANEL ...8 REMOTE ...9 How To Use ...9 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for VHS deck) ...10 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for DV deck) ...11 INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR Basic Connections ... 12 S-VIDEO Connection ... 13 INITIAL SETTINGS Plug &...

  • Page 6: Index

    FRONT VIEW POWER EJECT STOP PLAY DV IN/OUT A POWER Button pg. 15 B DV Eject (EJECT ) Button C STOP Button pg. 26, 27, 36, 37 D Mini DV Cassette Loading Slot E PLAY Button pg. 26, 36 F PAUSE Button pg.

  • Page 7: Rear View

    REAR VIEW S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO ANTENNA IN VHF/UHF ANTENNA OUT CABLE A ANTENNA IN Connector B S VIDEO IN Connector pg. 56, 58 C VIDEO/AUDIO IN Connectors pg. 56, 58 D S VIDEO OUT Connectors E VIDEO/AUDIO OUT Connectors F AC Power Cord pg.

  • Page 8: Front Display Panel

    FRONT DISPLAY PANEL A Symbolic Mode Indicators STILL: SLOW: PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE RECORD: SEARCH: RECORD PAUSE: AUDIO DUBBING: AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE: INSERT: INSERT PAUSE: AV INSERT: AV INSERT PAUSE: B Tape Speed Indicators pg. 27, 37 C Start Time Indicator ( Stop Time Indicator ( D “Timer”...

  • Page 9: Remote

    REMOTE VCR TV CABLE/DBS A.MONITOR PROG TV/VCR CHECK DAILY(M-F) C. RESET CANCEL START STOP DATE EXPRESS PROGRAMMING SP/LP PROG SP/EP PLAY STOP TV CH + – TV CH – JOG/ SHUTTLE Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your TV with the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS switch set to TV.

  • Page 10: On-Screen Display (For Vhs Deck)

    ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for VHS deck) If you press DISPLAY/OSD on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ( indicators appear on the TV screen. A Operation Mode Indicators B Tape Speed SP/EP C Timer Warning Display A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timer- recording is to start in 5 minutes if you’re not in the Timer mode at that time.

  • Page 11: On-Screen Display (For Dv Deck)

    ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for DV deck) If you press DISPLAY/OSD on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ( indicators appear on the TV screen. A Operation Mode Indicators B Tape Speed SP/LP C Sound Mode Display pg. 76 D Timer Warning Display A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timer- recording is to start in 5 minutes if you’re not in the Timer mode at that time.

  • Page 12: Installing Your New Vcr

    Basic Connections Coaxial Cable Matching Transformer (not supplied) VIDEO AUDIO ANTENNA ANTENNA Audio/Video Cable (supplied) To Audio/Video Input Connectors RF Cable (supplied) To 75 ohm Terminal It’s essential that your VCR be properly connected. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

  • Page 13: S-Video Connection

    S-VIDEO Connection ANTENNA IN ANTENNA OUT RF Cable (supplied) To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors . . . Connect the VCR to TV. A Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as per “Basic Connections” ( pg. 12). B Connect the VCR’s S VIDEO OUT connector to the TV’s S-VIDEO input connector.

  • Page 14: Initial Settings

    Plug & Play Set Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set ATTENTION: If you use a cable box, Plug&Play will not function; set the clock and tuner channels separately. ( Depending on areas or reception conditions, the VCR may not receive the Auto clock setting data from the PBS channel.

  • Page 15: Language

    Language Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus and some messages — in English, Spanish or French. The default setting is “ENGLISH”. Press POWER. Press MENU. Press highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK S-VHS Press...

  • Page 16: Clock Set

    Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug&Play setting or if you use a cable box. Preparations Press POWER. Press MENU. Press SET”, then press OK or S-VHS Press...

  • Page 17: Semiauto Clock Set

    Semiauto Clock Set You can change the host channel/D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time)/ time zone setting manually. First follow steps 1 to 4 in “Preparations” ( pg. 16), then go to the following steps. NOTE: The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO CLOCK”, “HOST CH”, “D.S.T.”...

  • Page 18: Tuner Set

    Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. INFORMATION The VCR selects the correct band (TV or CATV) automatically during Auto Channel Set. The selected band will be displayed on the right side of “BAND” on the Tuner Set screen.

  • Page 19: Manual Channel Set

    S-VHS Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually. Turn on the VCR. Press POWER. Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU. Access the Tuner Set screen. Press to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET”, then press OK Access the Manual Channel Set screen.

  • Page 20: Cable Box Control Setting

    Cable Box Control Setting Place the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR's Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the cable box’s remote sensor. ATTENTION: The Controller can also control a DBS receiver. If both a cable box and a DBS receiver are used, position the Controller so its signal reaches the remote sensors of both the cable box and DBS receiver.

  • Page 21: Setting Cable Box's Brand And Channel

    Setting cable box's brand and channel After installation, set the cable box’s brand and channel correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work correctly. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Turn on the VCR. Press POWER. Turn on the cable box. Turn on the cable box’s power.
  • Page 22 If the VCR’s memory backup expires because of a power failure, set the cable box output channel and brand again. For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-537-5722.

  • Page 23: Dbs Receiver Control Setting

    DBS Receiver Control Setting Place the DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR’s Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the DBS receiver’s remote sensor. ATTENTION: The Controller can also control a cable box. If both a DBS receiver and a cable box are used, position the Controller so its signal reaches the remote sensors of both the DBS receiver and cable box.

  • Page 24: Setting Dbs Receiver's Brand And Channel

    Setting DBS receiver's brand and channel After installation, set the DBS receiver’s brand and channel correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work correctly. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Turn on the VCR. Press POWER. Turn on the DBS receiver. Turn on the DBS receiver’s power.
  • Page 25 If the VCR’s memory backup expires because of a power failure, set the cable box output channel and brand again. For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-537-5722.

  • Page 26: Playback/Recording On Vhs Deck

    Basic Playback (VHS deck) Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointed toward the VCR.

  • Page 27: Basic Recording

    Basic Recording (VHS deck) Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact. The VCR’s power comes on automatically. Press S-VHS. The S-VHS button lights on the VCR. On the Remote Press CH +/–...

  • Page 28: Playback Features

    Playback Features (VHS deck) JOG dial Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette — TCL-2 — when: Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back. The picture is unclear or no picture appears. “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only with “SUPERIMPOSE”...

  • Page 29: Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On The Remote)

    Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the Remote) Pause during playback. Press PAUSE ( Activate frame-by-frame playback. Press JOG/SHUTTLE so that the button lights up. Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame playback.

  • Page 30: Repeat Playback

    Repeat Playback Your VCR can automatically play back the whole tape 100 times repeatedly. Start playback. Press PLAY ( Activate Repeat Playback. Press PLAY ( ) and hold for over 5 seconds, then release. The Play indicator ( ) on the front display panel blinks slowly.

  • Page 31: Manual Tracking

    S-VHS Manual Tracking Your VCR is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the CH buttons. Override automatic tracking. Press on the Remote. Adjust the tracking manually. Press CH + or –. Press again to return to automatic tracking.

  • Page 32: Recording Features

    Recording Features (VHS deck) Recording Resume Function If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer Recording (in the right column) or timer recording pg. 42, 46, 48), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the VCR unless the VCR’s memory backup has expired.

  • Page 33: Elapsed Recording Time Indication

    S-VHS Elapsed Recording Time Indication Set the counter display. Press DISPLAY/OSD until a counter reading appears on the front display panel. Reset the counter. Press C.RESET before starting recording or playback. The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed time as the tape runs.

  • Page 34: Retake

    PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.) Retake You can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV program while you are recording it. ADVANCED JOG dial Engage the Record-Pause mode. Press PAUSE ( Locate the start point. Turn the ADVANCEDJOG dial to the left or right (or hold down REW ( reach the point where you want to resume recording.

  • Page 35: Active Video Calibration

    Active Video Calibration (VHS deck) Active Video Calibration checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You can set “VIDEO CALIBRATION” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference ( pg.

  • Page 36: Playback/Recording On Dv Deck

    Basic Playback (DV deck) Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON DV DECK Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointed toward the VCR.

  • Page 37: Basic Recording

    Basic Recording (DV deck) Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to “REC”. ● The VCR’s power comes on automatically. Press DV. ● The DV button lights on the VCR. On the Remote Press CH +/–...

  • Page 38: Playback Features

    Playback Features (DV deck) JOG dial ATTENTION Picture may appear distorted during variable speed search. Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette — M-DV12CL — when: No picture during playback. Blocks of noise appear during playback. “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only with “SUPERIMPOSE”...

  • Page 39: Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On The Remote)

    Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the Remote) Pause during playback. Press PAUSE ( Activate frame-by-frame playback. Press JOG/SHUTTLE so that the button lights up. Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame playback.

  • Page 40: Next Function Memory

    S-VHS PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON DV DECK (cont.) Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the VCR is in the Stop mode. a- For Automatic Start Of Playback Press REW ( 2 seconds.

  • Page 41: Recording Features

    Recording Features (DV deck) Recording Resume Function If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer Recording (in the right column) or timer recording pg. 42, 46, 48), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the VCR unless the VCR’s memory backup has expired.

  • Page 42: Timer Recording

    VCR Plus+ ® Programing With the VCR Plus+ system, timer programing is greatly simplified because each TV program has a corresponding code number which your VCR is able to recognize. Before performing the VCR Plus+ Timer Programing: Make sure that the VCR’s built-in clock is set properly. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
  • Page 43 Set the tape speed. For the VHS deck Press SP/EP ( For the DV deck Press SP/LP ( Return to the normal screen. Press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.

  • Page 44: Changing Vcr Plus+ Setting

    Changing VCR Plus+ Setting ® Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. The VCR Plus+ programing system assigns a VCR Plus+ guide channel to the TV channels and the cable channels. These guide channel numbers are also called the VCR Plus+ channel codes.

  • Page 45: Guide Channel Number

    S-VHS Enter the receiving channel position number. Press or the number keys to select the number of the channel on which the guide channel’s broadcasts are received, then press OK or Repeat steps 5 and 6 as necessary. (Example) If WNJU (ind.) is Return to the normal screen.

  • Page 46: Express Timer Programing

    Express Timer Programing If you do not know the PlusCode number for the program you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your VCR to timer-record the program. Before performing Express Timer Programing: Make sure that the VCR’s built-in clock is set properly. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
  • Page 47 Enter the program date. Press DATE+/–. The current date appears on the TV screen. The date you enter appears in its place. Enter the channel position. Press CH+/–. If you are using a DBS receiver, see “ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS” in the right column. Holding down CH +/–...

  • Page 48: 24Hr Quick Programing

    24HR Quick Programing Before performing the 24HR Quick Programing: Make sure that the VCR’s built-in clock is set properly. Select the deck. Set the tape speed. For the VHS deck: Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact.
  • Page 49 NOTES: You can program each deck to timer-record as many as 6 programs. If you try to program the VCR to record a seventh, “FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra program, you must first cancel any unnecessary programs pg.

  • Page 50: Check, Cancel And Change Programs

    S-VHS Check, cancel and change programs Press TIMER, then press POWER. Press PROG CHECK. The Program Check screen appears for the deck (VHS or DV) being selected. Press PROG CHECK check more information. Each time you press CHECK information appears. To cancel or change a program...

  • Page 51: When Programs Overlap Each Other

    ATTENTION If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one program overlaps with another, only the parts shown below in gray will be recorded. Pattern 1: The program with the lower program number will be recorded. 10:00 11:00 Program 1 CH10 Program 2...

  • Page 52: Editing

    Tape Dubbing (from DV to VHS) Dubbing An Entire Cassette Because this VCR includes both VHS deck and DV deck, you can easily use it for dubbing without connecting any other equipment. Load cassettes. For the VHS deck Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.

  • Page 53: Tape Dubbing (From Vhs To Dv)

    Tape Dubbing (from VHS to DV) Dubbing An Entire Cassette Because this VCR includes both VHS deck and DV deck, you can easily use it for dubbing without connecting any other equipment. For the VHS deck Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab removed.

  • Page 54: Normal Dubbing (From Dv To Vhs)

    Normal Dubbing (from DV to VHS) NOTES: If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an important recording that you wanted to copy. It is recommended to conduct a test with unimportant cassettes first. There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where you intend editing to start, and where it actually starts.

  • Page 55: Normal Dubbing (From Vhs To Dv)

    Normal Dubbing (from VHS to DV) NOTES: If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an important recording that you wanted to copy. It is recommended to conduct a test with unimportant cassettes first. There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where you intend editing to start, and where it actually starts.

  • Page 56: Edit From A Camcorder

    When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your VCR. When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the VCR. Refer to the camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure.
  • Page 57 If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector ... Recorder PAUSE connector Mini-plug cable (not supplied) (JVC camcorder only) AUDIO input EDIT Audio/Video cable (supplied) Camcorder To AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connector Player If the camcorder has a DV IN/OUT connector ...

  • Page 58: Edit To Or From Another Vcr/Pc

    Edit To Or From Another VCR/PC You can use your VCR as the source player or as the recording deck. Connect an audio/video cable between the player’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors. If connecting a VCR with an S-VIDEO input/output connector, it is recommended to use the S-VIDEO connection to minimize picture degradation while editing.
  • Page 59 Connection to another VCR (Example: When using this VCR as the source player) VIDEO AUDIO Player S VIDEO OUT S-Video cable Audio/Video cable (supplied) (supplied) S VIDEO IN Recorder VIDEO IN Connection to a PC with DV connector Recorder DV IN/OUT DV cable (VC-VDV204 or VC-VDV206) (not supplied)

  • Page 60: Audio Dubbing

    Audio Dubbing VHS Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Normal audio track Video/Hi-Fi audio track DV Audio Dubbing This function lets you record new audio, without erasing the original audio, on a DV tape that was recorded with “SOUND MODE”...
  • Page 61 Make connections. Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R input connectors on the VCR’s front panel. When connecting a monaural audio component, use only the VCR’s AUDIO L input connector. Load a cassette. For the VHS deck Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.

  • Page 62: Insert Editing

    Insert Editing VHS Insert Editing Insert Editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the Audio Dubbing function simultaneously.

  • Page 63: Av Insert Editing (Vhs Deck Only)

    Make connections. Connect the player’s VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to your VCR’s VIDEO or S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors. Set the VCR’s input mode. Press AUX (number key “0”) and/or CH +/– to select “F-1” (or “L-1” if you use the connectors on the rear). When using S VIDEO connector, set “FRONT AUX INPUT”...

  • Page 64: Random Assemble Editing

    Random Assemble Editing 64-program Editing Memory (8 programs x 8 scenes) By using the Random Assemble Editing function, you can select up to 8 scenes from a previously recorded Mini DV cassette and automatically dub them onto a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette. Random Assemble Editing is possible only when dubbing from the DV deck to the VHS deck.
  • Page 65 Locate the end point. Press PLAY ( ) to start playback. Find the edit-out point where you want the edited scene to end by pressing PAUSE ( ), then press IN/OUT. The edit-out point is registered in memory and appears on the screen.

  • Page 66: Remote Control Functions

    VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your VCR and the Remote to respond to B code signals. When using two JVC VCRs, set two VCRs and their Remotes to different codes, so that you can operate these VCRs separately.

  • Page 67: Tv Multi-Brand Remote Control

    TV Multi-Brand Remote Control Your Remote can operate the basic functions of your TV set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be controlled. Before performing the following steps: Turn ON the TV using its Remote. IMPORTANT...

  • Page 68: Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control

    Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control Your Remote can operate the basic functions of your cable box set. In addition to JVC cable boxes, other manufacturer’s cable boxes can also be controlled. Before performing the following steps: Turn ON the cable box using its Remote.

  • Page 69: Dbs Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control

    Turn ON the DBS receiver using its Remote. IMPORTANT Although the supplied Remote unit is compatible with JVC DBS receivers, as well as many other models, it may not work with your DBS receiver, or in some instances, may have limited function capability.

  • Page 70: Subsidiary Settings

    Mode Set Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. You can change various mode settings on TV screen by following the procedure described below. For each mode setting, see pages 71 to 76. MODE SET VHS MODE SET DV MODE SET The procedure shows how to set “SUPERIMPOSE”...
  • Page 71 MODE SET REAR AUX INPUT VIDEO S-VIDEO 2ND AUDIO RECORD AUTO TIMER SUPERIMPOSE Select the appropriate mode depending on the connector being used on the rear panel. VIDEO: To use the VIDEO input connector on the rear panel. S-VIDEO: To use the S-VIDEO input connector on the rear panel. When this function is set to “ON”;...
  • Page 72 VHS MODE SET S-VHS ET S-VHS MODE You can record on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a VCR equipped with the S-VHS ET function. When this function is set to “ON”, the S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel.
  • Page 73 VHS MODE SET (cont.) VIDEO CALIBRATION PICTURE CONTROL AUTO EDIT SOFT SHARP FRONT AUX INPUT VIDEO S-VIDEO When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible pictures.
  • Page 74 VHS MODE SET (cont.) AUTO SP EP TIMER BLUE BACK DIGITAL TBC/NR When this function is set to “ON”, the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire program while timer-recording in SP mode.
  • Page 75 VHS MODE SET (cont.) VIDEO STABILIZER DIGITAL R3 AUDIO MONITOR HI-FI HI-FI L HI-FI R NORM When this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct vertical vibration in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another VCR. NOTES: When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”.
  • Page 76 DV MODE SET SOUND MODE 12BIT 16BIT 12BIT MODE SOUND1 SOUND2 FULL Select the appropriate mode before recording on a Mini DV tape. 12BIT: Enables Audio Dubbing later. 16BIT: Audio Dubbing is impossible but the recorded sound quality is higher than “12BIT”. Select the appropriate mode when playing back an audio-dubbed Mini DV tape.

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    Try manual tracking. ( pg. 31) For the VHS deck Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2, or consult your JVC dealer. For the DV deck Use a dry cleaning cassette M-DV12CL, or consult your JVC dealer. Try manual tracking. ( pg.
  • Page 78 RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Recording cannot be started. 2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. 3. Tape-to-tape editing using another component is not possible. 4. Camcorder recording is not possible. 5. “ ” on the front display panel won’t stop blinking. 6. Audio dubbing is not possible. 7.
  • Page 79 TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Timer recording won’t work. 2. Timer programing is not possible. 3. “ ” and “ ” on the front display panel won’t stop blinking. 4. “ ” blinks for 10 seconds and the Timer mode is disengaged. 5.

  • Page 80: Other Problems

    TIMER RECORDING (cont.) SYMPTOM 7. Cable channels are not automatically switched during timer recording. 8. Satellite channels are not automatically switched during timer recording. 9. Timer recording begins as scheduled, but the channel is always incorrect. OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM 1. Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder recording.

  • Page 81: Questions And Answers Playback

    QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBACK Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Still mode? A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes on the VHS deck, 3 minutes on the DV deck to protect the heads.

  • Page 82: Specifications

    GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V Power consumption Power on : 35 W Power off : 4.4 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F) Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 435 mm x 106 mm x 380 mm (17-³/...

  • Page 83: Index

    INDEX ... 35 Active Video Calibration Advantages of S-VHS video recorders ... 60 Audio Dubbing ... 75 AUDIO MONITOR ... 18 Auto Channel Set ... 74 AUTO SP EP TIMER ... 71 AUTO TIMER ... 63 AV Insert Editing ... 74 BLUE BACK ...

  • Page 84: For Servicing (Only In U.s.a.)

    Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.

  • Page 85: Warranty (Only In U.s.a.)

    WHAT WE WILL DO: If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period.
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