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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-S4600U
HR-S3600U
CABLE/
MBR SET
TV
DBS
A/B
POWER
TV/VCR
ENTER/OSD
DISPLAY
1
2
3
2
4
5
6
DBS
DAILY(M-F)
WEEKLY
7
8
9
AUX
C.RESET
0
CANCEL
TIMER
4
START
STOP
DATE
CH
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
1
PROG
PROG
SP/EP
SKIP SEARCH
CHECK
PLAY
STOP
POWER
C
SHUTTLE
PLUS
VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
S-VIDEO
MULTI BRAND
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
The VCR illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of HR-S4600U.
MENU
OK
S-VHS ET
CH
REC LINK
SP EP
VCR
INSTRUCTIONS
REW
FF
PLAY
JOG
PAUSE
SHATTLE
REC
INSERT A.DUB
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.
LPT0190-001A
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- Page 1 SHUTTLE PLUS VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R S-VHS ET S-VIDEO REC LINK MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The VCR illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of HR-S4600U. INSTRUCTIONS PLAY PAUSE SHATTLE SP EP INSERT A.DUB For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.
- Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR. CAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
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 BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR ..please read the sections/literature listed below. ”Cautions” on page 2 ”Important Products Safety Instructions” on the previous pages...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Automatic Satellite Program Recording ... 47 DITING Edit From A Camcorder ... 48 Edit To Or From Another VCR ... 50 Audio Dubbing (HR-S4600U Only) ... 51 Insert Editing (HR-S4600U Only) ... 52 PECIAL FEATURES TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 54 Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control ... -
Page 6: Connections
The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display the audio and video signals from the VCR. The VCR's CH3- CH4 switch, on the back of the VCR, sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4. The CH3–CH4 switch is preset to the CH3 position. -
Page 7: S-Video Connection
Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables to the TV as explained in step 3 of "Basic Connections" ( b– Connect the S-Video cable between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the rear of the VCR and the S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV. pg. 54) -
Page 8: Plug & Play
If you use a cable box, Plug & Play will not function; set the clock and tuner channels manually. ( IMPORTANT Don’t press any buttons on the VCR or remote while Plug & Play is in progress. If you perform Plug & Play successfully, there’s no need to perform the Clock ( pg. - Page 9 13) procedure. Auto channel set has already taken place and it need not be set again. If “- -:- -” appears on the display, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area.
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Page 10: Language
Language Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in English, Spanish or French (not including messages superimposed on the TV picture). Select the desired language using this procedure. -
Page 11: Clock
Clock Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play function or you use a cable box. Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semi-Auto or Manual clock setting procedure. -
Page 12: Semi-Auto
SELECT D.S.T. MODE You have three choices: a– Select "AUTO" and the adjustment to your VCR's clock will be made according to the incoming signal from the host channel. b– Select "ON" and the adjustment will be made based on the clock itself. -
Page 13: Manual
Press CH 5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS % fi to select the desired mode. a– Set to "ON" so that the adjustment to your VCR's clock will be made on the clock itself. b– Set to "OFF" if Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you. -
Page 14: Tuner
Tuner Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU INFORMATION The VCR detects the band (TV or CATV) and selects the correct band automatically during Auto Channel Set. The selected band will be displayed on the right side of "BAND"... -
Page 15: Add Or Delete A Channel
NUMBER MENU Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. SHATTLE ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "TUNER SET" by pressing CH5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS % fi , then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar... -
Page 16: Cable Box Control
Cable Box Control Suggested Location 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... -
Page 17: Set Cable Box Output Channel & Cable Box Brand
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU Set Cable Box Output Channel & Cable Box Brand SHATTLE POWER SHUTTLE PLUS TURN ON CABLE BOX Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable box. - Page 18 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, please contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. SHATTLE CABLE BOX BRAND LIST...
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Page 19: Dbs Receiver Control
DBS Receiver Control Suggested Location 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... -
Page 20: Set Dbs Receiver Output Channel & Dbs Receiver Brand
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU Set DBS Receiver Output Channel & DBS Receiver Brand SHATTLE POWER SHUTTLE PLUS INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) TURN ON DBS RECEIVER Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver. -
Page 21: Set Dbs Receiver Brand
DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording. For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Control- ler, please contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9) -
Page 22: Imple Playback And Recording
Simple Playback Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). REW (Rewind) SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING SHATTLE Usable cassettes Full-Size VHS T-30 (ST-30**) T-60 (ST-60**) T-90 T-120 (ST-120**) T-160 (ST-160**) ST-210** Compact VHS*... -
Page 23: Simple Recording
Simple Recording Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). PAUSE NUMBER PLAY SHATTLE (HR-S3600U only) SP/EP PAUSE Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab. -
Page 24: Features
Playback Features PAUSE NOTE: Refer to the following for the operations described above. Still PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES Still Picture/Frame-By- Frame Playback PLAY SHATTLE To resume normal playback, press PLAY. Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion SKIP SEARCH PAUSE To resume normal playback, press PLAY. SHUTTLE PLUS Shuttle Ring Modes Forward search... -
Page 25: Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Motion Playback
Pause. Manual tracking is possible during hands-free slow-motion. During hands-free slow-motion playback, simply press CH 5 (+) or ∞ (–) on the VCR's front panel or remote to adjust tracking. ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH... -
Page 26: Picture Control
MENU PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Picture Control This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO." SHATTLE SHUTTLE PLUS NOTE: Select EDIT when you are dubbing tapes. Refer to page 50. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. -
Page 27: Select The Soundtrack
By activating the Video Stabilizer you can correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable EP recordings that were made on another VCR. When this function is set to "ON", vertical vibration will be automatically corrected. *The default setting is "OFF". -
Page 28: Instant Review
REVIEW C.RESET STOP Instant ReView At the press of a button, you can power up your VCR, rewind the tape and begin viewing the most recent timer-recorded program. ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW After ensuring that the Timer mode is disengaged, press REVIEW. -
Page 29: Superimpose
Press OSD again to clear the display. The RECORD/PAUSE indication is left displayed on the screen. The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing. Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) mode When the channel is changed, the new channel is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds. -
Page 30: Movie Advance
Movie Advance and Movie Advance (Preview) work only on prerecorded cassettes that have been recorded in the SP mode, and have no safety tab. If the VCR detects the EP mode after you press OK in step 4, the following screen appears. -
Page 31: Av Compu Link Playback
AV COMPULINK Mini-plug cable (not supplied) NOTE: Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. Please refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this connection. MAKE CONNECTION Connect your VCR to an AV COMPU LINK component as shown in the illustration in the left column. -
Page 32: Active Video Calibration
Active Video Calibration Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Active Video Calibration checks the condition of the tape during recording and playback, and compensates for poor reproduc- tion to provide the best quality recording and playback pictures. -
Page 33: Playback
PAUSE Playback The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you start playback. Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 22 ("Simple Playback") before continuing. START PLAYBACK Press PLAY. The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use. -
Page 34: Recording Features
TIME Press DISPLAY until "REMAIN" appears on screen. The approximate tape remaining time appears on the TV screen and also on the VCR display panel with a " indicator. The tape remaining time is calculated based on the tape speed (SP or EP) being used. The indicated remaining time is only an estimate. -
Page 35: S-Vhs (Super Vhs), S-Vhs Et And Vhs
S-VHS mode. By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with S- VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this VCR. For details, refer to page 36. To record in S-VHS;... -
Page 36: Super Vhs Et
You can play back S-VHS ET recordings not only on this VCR but also on another VHS VCR equipped with S-VHS ET. * It is recommended to specifically label S-VHS ET recordings so you can easily distinguish them from regular VHS recordings. -
Page 37: Stereo And Sap (Second Audio Program)
Hi-Fi and Normal audio tracks. Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi- channel TV Sound broadcasts. When the channel is changed on the VCR ... The "STEREO" indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast. -
Page 38: Timer Recording
VCR Plus+ Timer Programming Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). CANCEL PROG. Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a program that will be broadcast at some future time. -
Page 39: Check Program Data
If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station's channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the VCR Plus+ program screen in step 5. When this happens, set the correct Guide Channel number for that station. -
Page 40: Vcr Plus+ Setup
VCR Plus+ Setup Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU IMPORTANT If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station's channel number has been changed, the wrong... - Page 41 If you receive your channels with a cable box and if you have properly set your Controller, “CABLE CH” appears in place of “VCR CH”. If not, refer to pages 16 – 18 and re-perform the procedure. INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL NUMBER Press CH 5 ∞...
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Page 42: Express Timer Programming
Express Timer Programming Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). START+/– PROG. You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8 shows, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be... - Page 43 To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER again. Pressing once more re-engages it. In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory backup keeps your selections for approximately 10 minutes. Programs that start after midnight must have the next day’s date.
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Page 44: Check, Cancel And Revise Programs
CANCEL START+/– MENU Check, Cancel And Revise Programs SHATTLE POWER TIMER CH+/– To Cancel Or Revise A Program... SHUTTLE PLUS TIMER RECORDING (cont.) DISENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER, then press POWER. ACCESS PROGRAM CHECK SCREEN Press PROG. CHECK. PR START 8:00P 2 10:00A 3 11:30P PRESS (CHECK) TO NEXT... -
Page 45: Auto Sp Ep Timer
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END NOTE: For safety, when AUTO TIMER is set to “OFF”, all other VCR functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To disengage the timer, press TIMER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. -
Page 46: Instant Timer Recording (Itr)
REC to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes. NOTES: You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR's front panel. After you set the ITR time, the previous display reappears. To check the remaining time, press REC once during record- ing and the remaining time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. -
Page 47: Automatic Satellite Program Recording
REC LINK button's light blinks. When the satellite receiver shuts off once and is turned back on again, the VCR starts recording. You can also record a program from your cable system in the same way if the system has a timer and is connected to the VCR's rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN (L-1) connectors. -
Page 48: Diting
S-VIDEO cable (supplied) VIDEO Camcorder S-VIDEO Player NUMBER "0" MENU You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the recorder. Your VCR SHATTLE To rear panel REMOTE PAUSE/AV COMPULINK connector Mini-plug cable (not supplied) (JVC camcorder... - Page 49 SELECT AUX INPUT SET MODE a– FRONT S-VIDEO IN (HR-S4600U only) : Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FRONT AUX INPUT" by pressing CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS # to set to "S-VIDEO".
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Page 50: Edit To Or From Another Vcr
S- VHS tape with minimal picture degradation. This is the preferred method of video dubbing. You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder. MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable between the player’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder’s VIDEO... -
Page 51: Audio Dubbing (Hr-S4600U Only)
It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Use your VCR as the recorder. Normal... -
Page 52: Insert Editing (Hr-S4600U Only)
From A Camcorder" section pg. 48 and 49). LOCATE END POINT Load the recording cassette into your VCR, and play it back to determine the edit-out point (the end of the segment to be replaced) using the JOG/SHUTTLE controls or SHUTTLE PLUS 4¢ and PAUSE. - Page 53 Load the source cassette and play back the segment that is to be inserted. When you reach the start of the section of the source tape that you wish to insert, press PLAY to start the tape in your VCR; Insert Editing begins at this point. "...
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Page 54: Special Features
SAMSUNG SANYO SEARS TV Multi-Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVC remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs POWER listed below. *The default setting is JVC code 01. NUMBER TV CH+/–... -
Page 55: Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control
03, 09, 22 Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands of cable boxes listed below. Some cable box brands have more than one code. If your cable box does not function with a POWER specified code, try other codes. -
Page 56: Dbs Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control
It's not possible to set the remote control for both your DBS receiver and a cable box at the same time. You can only set the remote control to operate one of these units at a time. BRAND CODE (Ex.) To set remote control to JVC 51: CABLE/ Hold down SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.) -
Page 57: Child Lock
Control Two JVC VCRs The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs independently; one set to respond to your remote control's A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals. -
Page 58: Troubleshooting
Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair. POWER SYMPTOM 1. -
Page 59: Timer Recording
POSSIBLE CAUSE The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly. The timer is not engaged. The VCR has not been set up properly. Timer recording is in progress. The timer is engaged but there’s no cassette loaded. The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed. -
Page 60: Other Problems
AC supply. Wait for a while and then plug the power back in. Eject and check the condition of the cassette. If everything appears normal resume operating the VCR as usual. -
Page 61: 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 to protect the heads. -
Page 62: List Of Terms
S-Video Connection ...7 Tape Position Indicator ... 28 Tape Speed Setting ...23 Time Zone Selection ... 13 Tuner Setting ...14 Variable-Speed Search ... 25 VCR Plus+ Timer Programming ... 38 VCR Plus+ Timer Recording ... 38 Video Stabilizer ...27 INDEX... -
Page 63: Front View
FRONT VIEW [HR-S4600U] MENU POWER S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R 1 Power On/Off Button ( pg. 10) 2 MENU Button ( pg. 10) 3 OK Button ( pg. 10) 4 Cassette Loading Slot 5 PLAY Button ( pg. 22) 6 JOG Dial ( pg. -
Page 64: Rear View
5 Child Lock (–) Indicator ( 6 S-VHS Indicator ( 7 VCR Mode Indicator ( 8 “Cassette Loaded” Mark 9 Channel Display [“L-1” and "F-1" for AUX mode] Counter Display ( Clock Display ( * HR-S4600U only. INDEX (cont.) ANTENNA REMOTE VHF/UHF PAUSE COMPULINK pg. -
Page 65: Remote Control
TV while holding down the TV button. pg. 54. How To Use The remote control can operate most of your VCR's functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets, Cable Boxes and DBS Receivers. Point the remote control toward the sensor window. -
Page 66: Specifications
: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz Input/Output : RCA connectors (IN x 2, OUT x 1) : S-Video connectors HR-S4600U: IN x 2, OUT x 1 HR-S3600U: IN x 1, OUT x 1 TUNER Tuning system : Frequency-synthesized tuner Channel coverage : Channels 2–13... -
Page 67: 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 68: Arranty (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. - Page 69 MEMO...
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