Page 1: Table Of Contents
QUICK SET UP GUIDE QUICK SET UP GUIDE ON REAR SIDE ON REAR SIDE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-S9400EK C.MEMORY DISPLAY ADD TIME DAILY WEEKLY C.RESET CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE PROG EXPRESS PROGRAMMING AUDIO MONITOR TV/VCR (MONITOR) STANDBY/ON TIMER PUSH JOG...
Page 2: Safety First
ABOUT HEAD CLEANING Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or inter- rupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur. SAFETY FIRST button does not completely shut...
Page 3: Some Do's And Don'ts
Some Do's And Don'ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Page 4: Installing Your New Recorder
Basic Connections Aerial connector 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED. CHECK CONTENTS Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications”...
Page 5 ATTENTION If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to "Video Channel Set" on page 8, then perform Auto Set Up on page 10; do NOT press the control to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto Set Up. AUDIO AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN...
Page 6: S-Video Connection
S-VIDEO Connection Mains Power Cord Mains outlet For TV sets with an S-VIDEO input connector: CONNECT RECORDER TO a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "RF CONNECTION" ( pg. 4). b– Connect the recorder's S OUT connector to the TV's S-VIDEO IN connector.
Page 7 Aerial or Cable RF OUT NT.IN RF Cable (provided) Back of Recorder S-Video cable (provided) Back of TV ATTENTION If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to "Video Channel Set" on page 8, then perform Auto Set Up on page 10; do NOT press the button on the recorder/remote control to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto Set Up.
Page 8: Initial Settings
If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer. EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE Press OK. TURN OFF THE RECORDER...
Page 9 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • IMPORTANT: Before performing the following steps, make sure the recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.
Page 10: Auto Set Up
Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ATTENTION Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the recorder's memory backup has expired, all the stored stations and their Guide Program numbers remain in the recorder's memory and the recorder will not perform Auto...
Page 11 Auto Set Up results appear on the display panel * See "Video Plus+ Setup" on page 12 to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly. a) If both auto channel set and auto clock set have been performed successfully: Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder's memory by using the TV PROG button(s).
Page 12: Video Plus+ Setup
Station Name CHANNEL 5 RTE1 (IRELAND) NETWORK 2 (IRELAND) For details, you can consult the JVC Customer Liaison at: 0181-208-7654 For Video Plus+ timer recording ( correctly, it is necessary for the Guide Program to be set properly. This should have already been performed during Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set, but the following steps will help you check the settings and make corrections if necessary.
Page 13 ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER Press OK, and a cursor appears above “GUIDE PROG”. Then, using the NUMBER keys, input the PlusCode number (found in most TV listings) of a program scheduled to be broadcast on each station on the list from step 1, starting at the top.
Page 14: Playback
Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video recorder is tape playback.
Page 15: Playback Features
Playback Features • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PAUSE PUSH JOG High-Speed (Turbo) Search ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still picture, press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.
Page 16: Manual Tracking
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • REVIEW C.RESET PUSH JOG Manual Tracking Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG buttons.
Page 17: Index Search
Index Search Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction. NOTE: Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH Press PUSH JOG (™...
Page 18: Soundtrack Selection
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • AUDIO MONITOR SCENE FINDER Soundtrack Selection Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select. During Playback Pressing AUDIO MONITOR on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows: TRACK...
Page 19: Next Function Memory
Scene Finder This function helps you check contents of unlabeled recorded tapes at the touch of a single button. Search Search REW FF 5 seconds 10 minutes 5 seconds on counter NOTE: Scene Finder cannot be used when the recorder is in the Record mode.
Page 20: Timescan
TimeScan TIME SCAN indicator • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • MENU PUSH JOG Your recorder is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScan allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in the forward and reverse search modes.
Page 21: Timescan Audio
TimeScan Names of special-effects playback Search Speed SP -9x -7x -5x -3x Speed LP Audio output Audio is output. * Still mode cannot be engaged using the remote control's PUSH JOG button. When the Still mode is engaged by pressing PAUSE, the TIME SCAN indicator does not light even though you can hear TimeScan audio ( pg.
Page 22: Recording
Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • NUMBER SP/LP RECORD TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape.
Page 23: Recording Features
Recording Features • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • C.RESET Tape Remaining Time DISPLAY REMAINING TIME Press DISPLAY until the time remaining on the tape appears.
Page 24 MENU PUSH JOG S-VHS (Super VHS) and VHS Your recorder can record in either S-VHS or VHS. To record in S-VHS; perform the steps 1 – 4 below to set the "S-VHS" to "AUTO". then, insert a cassette marked "S-VHS", the "S" (S-VHS) indicator will light on the display panel.
Page 25 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Retake You can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV programme while you're recording it. End of programme Programme ENGAGE RECORD-PAUSE MODE...
Page 26: Timer Recording
Guide feature tells you which button on the remote control must be pressed next by lighting it up. To use this feature, with the TV/ SAT/VCR switch set to "VCR", press ILLUMI GUIDE before performing step 1. (PROG, REW, PLAY, FF light up at this time.) If you aren't going to use the Illumi-Guide feature, go directly to step 1.
Page 27 ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ PROGRAM SCREEN Press OK, and the Video Plus+ Program screen appears (if you’re just starting out, “P1” appears). The display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing PROG CHECK changes the display to the programme stop time, then the date and preset position.
Page 28: Regular Timer Programming
To use the Illumi-Guide feature, with the TV/SAT/VCR switch set to "VCR", press ILLUMI GUIDE before performing step 1. (PROG, REW, PLAY, FF light up at this time.) If you aren't going to use the Illumi-Guide feature, go directly to step 1.
Page 29 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • : PDC SP/LP MENU When Using The Illumi-Guide Feature Buttons light or blink on the remote control for approximately 10 seconds.
Page 30: Timer Warning
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • AUTO SP/LP TIMER indicator CANCEL START+/– MENU PUSH JOG Check And Cancel Programmes TIMER TV PROG Timer Warning If you have programmed your recorder to timer-record a programme or a series of...
Page 31: Auto Timer
Auto Timer When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automati- cally disengaged when the recorder is powered back on. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU twice. ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ...
Page 32: Editing
Preparation For Editing Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • MENU PUSH JOG Editing Mode Setting You can minimize picture degradation while editing.
Page 33 To Select The External Input Mode To record external audio and video signals; Press the remote control's NUMBER key "0". Press AV/S SELECT on the front of the recorder to select the appropriate external input mode. Pressing AV/S SELECT rotates the input mode as follows: When using rear panel input connectors: Connector AV1 IN/OUT...
Page 34: Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder RECORD TV Receiver Player 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) VIDEO CHAN- RF Cable NEL or (provided) AV mode Recorder You can use your video recorder as the source player or the recording deck. NOTES: All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.
Page 35: Edit From A Camcorder
When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your recorder. When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder. Refer to the camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure.
Page 36: Random Assemble Editing
This function makes it easier to create edited videos when your video recorder is used as the source player in combination with another JVC video recorder equipped with a Remote PAUSE Connector. You can pre-program up to 8 scenes or “cuts” for automatic editing in the sequence you have specified.
Page 37 By connecting this controller to your recorder's R.A. EDIT connector, you can perform Random Assemble Editing in combination with a second non-JVC video recorder. The controller is compatible with various major recorder brands. For compatible systems and availability, please consult your JVC dealer.
Page 38: Insert Editing
Insert Editing Recorder TIME SCAN SHUTTLE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Audio/Video signal Another recorder Player C.RESET PUSH JOG Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material.
Page 39 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • C.RESET ENGAGE INSERT EDITING Press INSERT. Your recorder enters the Insert-Pause mode. (" and " " light up on the front display panel.) The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input source you are going to record.
Page 40: Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • CD Player etc. CD Player etc. Mixer Audio mixer output Original sound AUDIO OUT • • •...
Page 41: Information On J Terminal
Allows you to capture still images from the recorder into a personal computer with the optional JLIP VIDEO CAPTURE BOX GV-CB1EK. For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer. JLIP ID Number Your recorder has its own JLIP ID number. This ID number must be unique when your recorder is connected to another device via its J terminal.
Page 42: System Connections
Connection To A Stereo System Mains outlet AUDIO IN MAKE CONNECTIONS a– Connect the AUDIO IN L and R on your video recorder to the audio output connectors on your amplifier. b– Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR terminals on your stereo system’s receiver or amplifier.
Page 43: Connection To A Satellite Receiver
Connection To A Satellite Receiver Outdoor Unit Satellite Cable Satellite Receiver Unit DECODER Mains outlet AUDIO Back of Recorder NOTES: When connecting your recorder to a TV equipped with 21-pin AV input connectors (SCART), follow the illustration above using the cables shown in gray.
Page 44: Special Features
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). A/B CODE MENU PUSH JOG NOTES: When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting. During playback, the operation mode indicators may be disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.
Page 45: Tape Position Indicator
Remote A/B Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote control’s A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals.
Page 46 TV/SAT/VCR PUSH JOG IMPORTANT Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work with your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function capability. TV BRAND NAME...
Page 47 TV/SAT/VCR switch to VCR. IMPORTANT Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC satellite receivers, as well as many other models, it may not work with your satellite receiver, or in some instances, may have limited function capability.
Page 48: Tuner Set
Auto Channel Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU PUSH JOG IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area.
Page 49 MENU PUSH JOG VIEW CONFIRMATION SCREEN The stations your recorder located appear on a Confirmation screen — preset positions (PR), channels (CH) and station names (ID – view the next page of the listing, press PUSH JOG %ﬁ screen and the program currently being broadcast by the blinking station appear alternately for 5 seconds each.
Page 50: Manual Channel Set
Manual Channel Set NUMBER MENU PUSH JOG ATTENTION After you have stored channels manually, be sure to perform Guide Program Number Set ( get proper results from Video Plus+ timer recording. Storing Channels Manually Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( 10) or Auto Channel Set ( pg.
Page 51: Delete A Channel
CANCEL MENU PUSH JOG ATTENTION After you have deleted channels or changed preset positions, be sure to perform Guide Program Number Set ( order to proper results from Video Plus+ timer recording. Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 50 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.
Page 52 MENU PUSH JOG Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 50 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Set Stations (A) Set Stations (B) NOTE: First perform step 1 of the above procedure. TUNER SET (cont.) SELECT ITEM Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ...
Page 53 MENU PUSH JOG Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 50 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE Press PUSH JOG % ﬁ tune begins blinking. ACCESS MANUAL CH. SET SCREEN Press OK three times.
Page 54: Tv Station And Id List
TV Station And ID List STATION NAME Anglia TV ANGL ARTE ARTE BBC Group BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 Berlin 1 BLN1 Berlin 2 BLN2 Border TV BORD Bayern1 Bayern3 BRT1 BRT1 BRT2 BRT2 Children Ch CHLD Canal + Channel TV CHNL Central TV CNTR...
Page 55: Tv Station Channel Number Guide
TV Station Channel Number Guide Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from BBC and ITC. BBC1 BBC2 London & South-East Bluebell Hill ... 40 Crystal Palace ... 26 Dover ...
Page 56: Clock Set
Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU PUSH JOG IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by Auto Set Up ( Auto Channel Set ( backup has expired.
Page 57: Auto Clock Set
MENU PUSH JOG NOTES: Just Clock (when set to "ON") adjusts the recorder's built-in clock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00. Just Clock is not effective when . . . – the recorder’s power is on (unless the recorder is tuned to the same preset selected in the Clock Set screen).
Page 58: Troubleshooting
Press TV PROG + or – a few times to remove the noise bars from the screen. Engage and adjust tracking manually. pg. 16) Consult your JVC dealer. CORRECTIVE ACTION Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed.
Page 59: Other Problems
TV. The TV’s volume is too high. Those channels have been desig- nated to be skipped. Recording is in progress. The TV/SAT/VCR switch is in the wrong position. After the manual settings were made, Auto Channel Set was performed.
Page 60: 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 video recorder indefinitely remain in the still mode? A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.
Page 61: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption : 29 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 465 x 105 x 353 mm Weight : 5.6 kg Format...
Page 62: Index
FRONT VIEW STANDBY/ON TIMER TIMER Hi-Fi REC LEVEL HEAD PHONE VOLUME • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • VIDEO (MONO) & 1 STANDBY/ON Button turns recorder on/off (loading a cassette also turns power on). 2 TIMER Button engages timer standby mode.
Page 63 ! TIME SCAN Indicator lights during TimeScan mode. pg. 20 @ TIME SCAN SHUTTLE Ring rewinds or fast- forwards tape during Stop mode performs forward and reverse slow-motion and search (TimeScan) during Still or Play mode. pg. 15, 20 # TV PROG Dial scans to desired preset position during Stop mode.
Page 64: Rear View
"AU-2" selected. pg. 6, 34 0 Remote PAUSE Connector enables connection to second recorder equipped with R.A. Edit connector, or to JVC camcorder equipped with pg. 4, 34 Master Edit Control, for easy editing. R.A. EDIT Connector enables connection to second recorder equipped with Remote PAUSE connector for easy editing.
Page 65: Display Panel
DISPLAY PANEL –20dB NORM 1 Audio Level Indicator displays audio input and output levels. pg. 25 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators STILL: SLOW: PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE RECORD: SHUTTLE SEARCH: RECORD PAUSE: AUDIO DUBBING: AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE: INSERT: INSERT PAUSE: AUDIO DUBBING INSERT: AUDIO DUBBING INSERT PAUSE: 3 S-VHS Indicator lights when a cassette marked S-VHS is inserted with S-VHS mode to "AUTO"...
Page 66 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your TV with the TV/SAT/VCR switch set to "TV". 1 REVIEW Button "reviews" timer-recorded programme. 2 A/B Code Switch enables setting of recorder to respond to A- or B-code command signals.
Page 67 How To Use The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite receivers of JVC and other brands. Point the remote control toward the sensor window. pg. 15 The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.
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JVC HR-S9400EK Instructions Manual

Safety First

Installing Your New Recorder

Initial Settings

Playback

Recording

Timer Recording

Editing

Information on J Terminal

System Connections

Special Features

Tuner Set

Clock Set

Troubleshooting

Questions and Answers

Specifications

Index

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