JVC HR-3911U Instructions Manual

Jvc video cassette recorder instructions

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CONTENTS
Buttons, Connectors and Indicators ................................................4
Connections and Plug&Play Setting ................................................5
Initial Settings ..............................................................................6
Language Setting ....................................................................6
Clock Setting ..........................................................................6
Tuner Setting ..........................................................................7
Basic Playback .......................................................................9
Playback ......................................................................................9
Playback Features ...................................................................9
Recording ...................................................................................11
Basic Recording ...................................................................11
Recording Features ...............................................................11
Timer Recording ..........................................................................12
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Setting ................................................12
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Timer Programing ..............................................12
Express Timer Programing ....................................................13
24HR Quick Programing ......................................................13
Other Functions ..........................................................................14
Timer warning display ..........................................................14
Checking tape position .........................................................14
Changing display information ...............................................14
Function settings ..................................................................14
Satellite Auto Recording .......................................................16
Child Lock ............................................................................16
Multi-Brand Remote Control ................................................17
Changing Remote Control Code ...........................................17
Editing .......................................................................................18
Specifications ..............................................................................19
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................20
FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) ..................................................21
WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) .......................................................22
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC 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"
within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120V
60Hz only.
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use any
other power source.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION:
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA
LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU
FOND.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) ...22 9,'(2 &$66(77( 5(&25'(5 +568 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC S-VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions to ensure safe use of your new VCR. CAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 2 CAUTION: Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user’s authority to operate the equipment. Declaration of Conformity Model Number: HR-S3901/3911U Trade Name: Responsible Party: JVC Americas Corp. Address: 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N.J. 07470 Telephone Number: 973-317-5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
  • Page 3 TV screen or change the screen to a blue back display. On placing the recorder: Some TVs or other appliances generates strong magnetic fields. Do not place such appliance on top of the VCR as it may cause picture disturbance. — 3 — pg. 15)).
  • Page 4: Buttons, Connectors And Indicators

    On-screen display If you press OSD (OK) on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ( TV screen. The indications are not recorded even if the VCR is in the recording mode. S-VIDEO Channel and auxiliary input Day and...
  • Page 5: Connections And Plug&Play Setting

    Final preparation for use Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. You can now perform basic playback or basic recording.
  • Page 6: Initial Settings

    (back to the beginning) Complete Semiauto Clock Set Press MENU to return to normal screen. Turn off the VCR. “Aut” will appear on the display panel while the clock is being set. The current clock time will appear automatically when the clock setting is complete.
  • Page 7: Tuner Setting

    NOTES: The Controller is not supplied with this unit. It can be requested by mailing in the completed JVC Cable Mouse Certificate that is included with the accessory package. For the cable box, the Controller is effective for VCR Plus+ or Express timer programing.
  • Page 8 Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable box, or channels 100, 205 on your DBS receiver. Access Main Menu screen, then Initial Set screen on VCR Press MENU on the Remote. Press (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or...
  • Page 9: Basic Playback

    VCR. Do not apply too much pressure when inserting. The VCR turns on, and the counter on the on-screen display is reset, automatically. If the cassette’s record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically.
  • Page 10: Next Function Memory

    Locating beginning of timer recordings — Instant Review After ensuring that the VCR is turned off and that the timer mode is disengaged, press REVIEW. The VCR turns on, and rewinds to the index code indicating the ) within 2 seconds.
  • Page 11: Recording

    If the tape reaches its end during recording, the recording stops and “ ” and “ $” on the display panel blink. Press STOP/EJECT (0) on the VCR to eject the cassette or press REW (3) on the Remote to rewind the tape. Recording Features Specifying recording length —...
  • Page 12: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording Up to 8 timer recording programs can be made using VCR Plus+ timer programing, Express timer programing or 24HR Quick Programing method as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer.
  • Page 13: Express Timer Programing

    Express Timer Programing Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact. The VCR turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically. Press PROG. on the Remote to access the PlusCode No. screen. Press START+/– once to access Program screen.
  • Page 14: Other Functions

    12/25 recording standby mode at that time. Press 10:00 12/24 TIMER to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode. To clear the display, press CANCEL on the Remote. Checking tape position When you change the VCR operation mode from the stop mode to fast forward...
  • Page 15 (on-screen display) appears on the screen. NOTE: When you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”; otherwise, the VCR status information (on-screen display) will be recorded on the edited tape.
  • Page 16: Satellite Auto Recording

    When this function is set to “OFF”, you can use this terminal as the remote PAUSE terminal. If your JVC camcorder is equipped with the Master Edit Control, you can control the VCR from the camcorder. Connect the mini-plug cable (not supplied with this VCR) between the remote PAUSE terminal and the EDIT connector on the camcorder.
  • Page 17: Multi-Brand Remote Control

    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 18: Editing

    Editing You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR. You can use a camcorder as the playback VCR and your VCR as the recording VCR. Refer also to the other components’ instruction manuals for connection and its operations.
  • Page 19: Specifications

    Specifications GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V Power consumption Power on : 17 W Power off : 1.5 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 (W x H x D) : 435 mm x 94 mm x 247 mm (17-3/16"...
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before requesting service, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you from the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair. Power SYMPTOM The power will not come The AC power cord is disconnected.
  • Page 21: For Servicing (Only In U.s.a.)

    FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) -9& 6(59,&( (1*,1((5,1* &203$1< 2) $0(5,&$ &$87,21 — 21 —...
  • Page 22: Warranty (Only In U.s.a.)

    WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 :+$7 :( :,// '2 :+$7 <28 0867 '2 )25 :$55$17< 6(59,&( :+$7 ,6 127 &29(5(' )RU FXVWRPHU XVH — 22 —...
  • Page 23 Memo...

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