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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-S9600U
VCR TV CABLE/DBS
AUDIO
POWER
MONITOR
TV/VCR
ENTER/OSD
DISPLAY
1
2
3
2
4
5
6
DBS
DAILY(M-F)
WEEKLY
7
8
9
C. RESET
AUX
0
CANCEL
TIMER
4
START
STOP
DATE
CH
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
1
PROG
PROG
SP/EP
SKIP SEARCH
CHECK
PLAY
STOP
TV CH +
TV
TIME
TV
VOL
VOL
SCAN
–
+
TV CH –
POWER
JOG/
SHUTTLE
S-VIDEO
VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
STOP/EJECT
S-VHS ET
CH
+8
4
0
6
VPS/PDC
-15
dB
1
2
VCR
MENU
OK
NORM
INSTRUCTIONS
REW
PLAY
DIGITAL
TBC/NR
PAUSE
VN LD
INSERT
A.DUB
SPS EP
REVIEW
REC LINK
REC
FF
JOG
SHUTTLE
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.
LPT0241-001A
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- Page 1 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-S9600U VCR TV CABLE/DBS AUDIO POWER MONITOR TV/VCR ENTER/OSD DISPLAY DAILY(M-F) WEEKLY C. RESET CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE EXPRESS PROGRAMMING PROG PROG SP/EP SKIP SEARCH CHECK PLAY STOP TV CH + TIME SCAN – STOP/EJECT S-VHS ET TV CH –...
- 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 Product Safety Instructions” on the previous pages...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 60 Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 61 DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 62 Child Lock ... 63 Control Two JVC VCRs ... 63 NFORMATION ON J TERMINAL J Terminal (JLIP(Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector) .. 64 ROUBLESHOOTING Power ... -
Page 6: Installing Your New Vcr
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. 60) -
Page 8: Initial Settings
12) 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. -
Page 9: 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 10: 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 11: 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 12: Manual
Press CH 5∞ or TIME SCAN %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 13: Tuner
Tuner Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). NUMBER 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 14: Add Or Delete A Channel
– Vertically jittered images Ghost Reduction This VCR is equipped with the Ghost Reduction Tuner. It reduces the ghosts based on a GCR (Ghost Canceller Reference) signal sent from a TV station. The ghost reduction mode can be set for each channel independently. -
Page 15: 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 16: 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 TIME SCAN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) TURN ON CABLE BOX Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable box. - Page 17 If the VCR's memory backup expires because of a power failure, set the cable box output channel and brand again. If you are unable to set the Controller, please contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. SHATTLE...
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Page 18: 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 19: 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 TURN ON DBS RECEIVER Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver. -
Page 20: Set Dbs Receiver Brand
Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording. If you are unable to set the Controller, please contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) -
Page 21: Imple Playback And Recording
SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Simple Playback Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). REW (Rewind) STOP 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 22: Simple Recording
Simple Recording Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). NUMBER PLAY SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) PAUSE SHATTLE SP/EP PAUSE Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab. -
Page 23: Features
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 24: High-Speed Search
High-Speed Search ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still, turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward high-speed search, or to the left for reverse high-speed search. During playback or still, press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search. The search speed is 7 times normal playback speed with SP recordings, and 21 times normal with EP recordings. -
Page 25: High-Speed Search (On The Remote Control)
PLAY High-Speed Search (On the Remote Control) ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to the left for reverse high-speed search. By releasing SHUTTLE still picture playback is selected. To resume normal playback, press PLAY. -
Page 26: Manual Tracking
Pause. Manual tracking is possible during hands-free slow-motion. PAUSE During hands-free slow-motion playback, simply press CH 5 (+) or ∞ (–) on the VCR's front panel or remote to adjust tracking. TIME SCAN Skip Search... -
Page 27: Index Search
An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is paused and then resumed. Instant ReView At the press of a button, you can power up your VCR, rewind the tape and begin viewing the most recently recorded or timer- recorded program. -
Page 28: 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 AUDIO MONITOR TIME SCAN NOTE: Select "EDIT" when you are dubbing tapes. Refer to page 56. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. -
Page 29: Video Stabilizer
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 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: Commercial Advance
2 takes place, the VCR will rewind to the beginning of the tape. During automatic commercial skipping, if the user presses STOP or PLAY, the VCR will resume normal play; furthermore, if the tape is reversed to before the commercial group and played, the commercial group will not automatically be skipped. - Page 32 TIME SCAN NOTES: If you set "CA RECORD" to "ON" while recording is in progress, the VCR will mark an index code at that location. You cannot change the "CA PLAYBACK" setting during Commercial Advance fast-motion playback. While recording is in progress with "CA RECORD" set to "ON", you cannot mark an index code manually, nor change...
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Page 33: Av Compu Link Playback
PAUSE 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 34: Digital Tbc/Nr
Depending on the type of tape being used, picture quality may be better with "DIGITAL R3" set to "OFF". If you use this VCR as the player for editing, be sure to set "DIGITAL R3" to "OFF" before starting. pg. 29) cannot be... -
Page 35: Active Video Calibration
Active Video Calibration Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU Active Video Calibration checks the condition of the tape during recording and playback, and compensates for poor reproduction to provide the best quality recording and playback pictures. -
Page 36: Playback
Playback The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you start playback. Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 21 ("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 37: Timescan
TimeScan MENU Your VCR 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. Audio will be played back at normal speed during any of the TimeScan modes ( TimeScan allows you to view a program in search mode while listening to the audio. -
Page 38: Timescan
To resume normal playback, press PLAY. When using the VCR's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring, the playback speed may not change depending on how far it is turned. When using the VCR's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring, the playback speed will change up to 7 and –7 search speeds. Turning the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring further will not increase the search speed. -
Page 39: 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 40: 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 41. To record in S-VHS;... -
Page 41: 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 42: Stereo And Sap (Second Audio Program)
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) 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 43: Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control
TIME SCAN MENU Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control Your VCR allows manual adjustment of the Hi-Fi audio recording level. ACCESS MAIN MENU SHATTLE SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS HI-FI REC LEVEL CONTROL SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "HI-FI REC LEVEL CTL"... -
Page 44: Imer Recording
VCR Plus+ Timer Programming Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). NUMBER CANCEL PROG. Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a program that will be broadcast at some future time. -
Page 45: 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 the Guide Channel number for that station. -
Page 46: 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 VCR... - Page 47 OR (5,∞), THEN (OK) box and if you have PRESS (MENU) TO END properly set your Controller, “CABLE CH” appears in place of “VCR CH”. If not, refer to pages 15 – 17 and re-perform the procedure. (Ex.) If WNJU(Ind.) is...
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Page 48: 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 49 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 50: Check, Cancel And Revise Programs
CANCEL START+/– MENU Check, Cancel And Revise Programs SHATTLE POWER TIMER CH+/– To Cancel Or Revise A Program... TIME SCAN 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 51: Auto Sp Ep Timer
NOTE: SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END 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 52: 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 53: 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 54: 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 55 “EDIT.” If you are using a JVC Master Edit Control-equipped camcorder — go to step 8. If you are not using a JVC Master Edit Control- equipped camcorder — go to step 9. NOTE: When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select “AUTO”...
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Page 56: Edit To Or From Another Vcr
From S-VHS to S-VHS: A high resolution copy is made of a high resolution original 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. Your VCR ANTENNA AUDIO... -
Page 57: Audio Dubbing
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 audio track... -
Page 58: Insert Editing
Camcorder" section pg. 54). 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/TIME SCAN SHUTTLE controls or pressing TIME SCAN ™£... - Page 59 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. are displayed on the front display panel.
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Page 60: Pecial Features
ZENITH HITACHI 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 listed below. POWER ENTER TV CH + TV VOL +... -
Page 61: 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 62: Dbs Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control
DBS BRAND NAME JVC (DISH Network) ECHOSTAR (DISH Network) PRIMESTAR SONY (DSS) RCA (DSS) (Ex.) To set remote control to JVC 51: POWER Hold down Press in succession DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands of DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers listed below. -
Page 63: 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 64: Information On J Terminal
VCR during editing and certain other operations. For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer. SHATTLE U.S. customers can contact JVC directly toll free at 1-800-252- 5722. JLIP ID Number Your VCR has its own JLIP ID number. This ID number must be unique when your VCR is connected to another device via its J terminal. -
Page 65: Roubleshooting
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 66: 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 67: 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 68: Questions And Answers
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 69: Index
Tape Position Indicator ... 27 Tape Speed Setting ... 22 TimeScan ...37 Time Zone Selection ... 12 Tuner Setting ... 13 Variable-Speed Search ... 25 VCR Plus+ Timer Programming ... 44 VCR Plus+ Timer Recording ... 44 Video Stabilizer ... 29... -
Page 70: Front View
FRONT VIEW STOP/EJECT S-VHS ET POWER VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R S-VIDEO 1 Power On/Off Button ( 2 Instant REVIEW Button ( 3 S-VHS ET Button ( pg. 40) 4 STOP/EJECT Button ( pg. 21) 5 Channel [CH] 5 ∞ Button ( 6 Cassette Loading Slot 7 PLAY Button ( pg. -
Page 71: Rear View
5 Tape Speed Indicators ( 6 Child Lock Indicator ( 7 Tape Remaining Time Indicator ( 8 “Cassette Loaded” Mark 9 VCR Mode Indicator ( 0 Channel Display ["L-1" and "F-1" for AUX mode] Counter Display ( Clock Display (... -
Page 72: Remote Control
– TV CH – & 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. pg. 60 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. - Page 73 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V` , 60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 22 W Power off : 3 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) : 437 x 97 x 347 mm (17-1/4"...
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Page 74: Or Servicing
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 75: Warranty
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 76 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Malaysia COPYRIGHT © 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0699 IYV...