VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-J6009UM
INSTRUCTIONS
Printed in Thailand
LPT0702-001A
COPYRIGHT © 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
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Dear Customer,
CAUTION
Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder.
Before use, please read the safety information and precautions to
ensure safe use of your new VCR.
■ When you are not using the VCR for a long period of time, it is
recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the
AC outlet.
■ Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified
service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard,
remove the power cord from the AC outlet prior to
connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.
■ Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTIONS
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
The POWER
power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off.
” shows electrical power standby and “ l ” shows ON.
/l button does not completely shut off mains
“
• Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video
cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not possible with
this model.
• This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK)
that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings with
regular VHS resolution.
This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC 60065.
• HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
POWER SYSTEM:
This set operates on voltage of AC 110 – 220V~, 50/60 Hz with
automatic switching.
Use the conversion plug (provided) depending on the type of
your AC WALL outlet.
The rating plate and safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
IMPORTANT:
It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material
without the consent of the copyright owner.
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Buttons, Connectors and Indicators
Front Panel
STOP/EJECT
REC
PLAY
POWER
Cassette loading slot
CH–/+
PLAY
POWER
REW
FF
STOP/EJECT
CH
VIDEO (MONO)
L
–
AUDIO
–
R
REC
Remote sensor
REW
FF
VIDEO/AUDIO input
connectors
Display Panel
One-touch Timer Recording
VCR
Timer Record
Tape In
ATR (Auto
Tracking)
AM/PM
Multi-Function Display
Rear Panel
AC power cord
UHF/VHF IN (ANT)
UHF/VHF
OUT
IN(ANT)
VIDEO
L
OUT(TV)
AUDIO
R
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
UHF/VHF OUT (TV)
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– Buttons, Connectors and Indicators –
Remote
Connections and VCR channel
Setting
POWER
POWER
Check contents
1
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
in “Specifications”.
Number keys
CH–/+
Situate VCR
2
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.
AUX
REC
+
–
CH
0(AUX)
Connect VCR to TV
3
PAUSE
PLAY
REC
PAUSE
Antenna or cable
PLAY
REW
Coaxial cable
REW
FF
FF
STOP
Flat feeder
ENTER
TIMER
CANCEL
C.RESET
MENU
ENTER
STOP
SET
MENU
Matching transformer
(not supplied)
+
–
CANCEL
SET–/+
TV/VCR
TV/VCR
TIMER
SP/EP
–
C.RESET
DISPLAY
+
UHF/VHF
IN(ANT)
OUT
SP/EP
A.MONITOR
TV POWER
INPUT
VIDEO
L
A.MONITOR
TV CH
DISPLAY
AC power cord
TV POWER
INPUT
–
+
TV VOL
OUT(TV)
AUDIO
R
TV CH–/+
TV VOL–/+
V)
AU
R
Back of VCR
AC outlet
This Remote transmit A code
signals only; it is not applicable
to B code signals.
To audio/video input connectors
On-screen display
If you press DISPLAY on the Remote, you can see the current VCR
status on the TV screen. Press DISPLAY again to exit on-screen
Audio/video cable
(not supplied)
display.
The indications are not recorded even if the VCR is in the recording
mode.
RF cable
(supplied)
TV
To 75 Ω terminal
WHILE WATCHING TV
DAY AND CLOCK TIME
RF Connection
1
Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.
Connect the TV antenna cable to the UHF/VHF IN
terminal on the rear of the VCR.
8 : 30 AM THU
STEREO SAP
CH 125
CHANNEL
2
STEREO AND
SEPARATE AUDIO
PROGRAM (SAP)
3
Connect the supplied RF cable between the UHF/VHF
OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s
antenna input terminal.
TAPE
OUTPUT
STEREO
00 : 00 : 00 SP
SPEED
SELECTION
REAL TIME COUNTER
AV Connection
(improves picture quality during tape playback.)
If your TV is equipped with audio/video input connectors
WHILE OPERATING A TAPE
1
Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in the
OPERATING MODE
illustration.
8 : 30 AM THU
HI-FI
CH 125
2
Connect an audio/video cable between the AUDIO/
VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the
audio/video input connectors on the TV.
HI-FI STEREO
AUTO REPEAT
TAPE IN
• Even if you are using audio/video cables to connect your
VCR to your TV, you must also connect it using the RF
cable. This will ensure that you can record one show while
watching another.
AUTO TRACKING
AUTO TR.
STEREO
00 : 00 : 00 SP
OUTPUT
SELECTION
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– Connections and VCR channel Setting –
Initial Settings
4
Set VCR channel
To view playback of a recorded tape, or to watch a program
selected by the VCR's channel selector, the TV must be set to
channel 3 or 4 (video channel) when a TV is connected with
the 75 ohm coaxial cable only.
Language Setting
MENU
CLOCK SET
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
CH SET UP
SAP
The default setting is “ESPAÑOL”.
ON OFF
ON OFF
1
Access Menu screen, then
Language screen
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
1
Press and hold POWER on the unit for 3 seconds in
〈+/-/ENTER/MENU〉
Press MENU on the Remote. Press
SET –/+ to select “LANGUAGE”, then
press ENTER.
standby mode. The video channel will start to flash in the
display.
Press CH –/+ to set the video
channel 3 or 4.
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
ENGLISH
Select language
2
ESPA OL
2
3
This VCR offers you the language
choice to view menus and some
messages — in English, Spanish or
Press ENTER to set the
selected video channel in step 1 into the memory.
FRANCAIS
〈
+/-/ENTER/MENU〉
Turn ON the TV and set to CH 3
or 4 to correspond with the
channel selected in step 1.
French. Press SET –/+ to select your desired language, then
press ENTER.
Press MENU twice to return to normal screen.
CH 125
4
Turn on the VCR and select any
channel to receive a TV station
in your area. The channel
Clock Setting
Preparations
You must set the date and time for timer recording.
number will appear on the screen and display for about
4 seconds.
MENU
CLOCK SET
1
Access Menu screen, then
Clock Set screen
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
CH SET UP
SAP
ON OFF
ON OFF
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
〈+/-/ENTER/MENU〉
Press MENU on the Remote. Press
SET –/+ to select “CLOCK SET”, then
press ENTER.
Set month, day, year and time
2
MONTH
3
DAY
1
(WED)
Press SET –/+ until the desired month
appears, then press ENTER. Set the
day, year and time in the same way.
YEAR
TIME
2000
12
:
00 AM
〈+
/
〉
/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU
-
3 Start clock
Press MENU twice and normal screen
appears.
MONTH
DAY
3
26 (TUE)
YEAR
TIME
2002
8
:
30 AM
〈
+
/
-
〉
/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU
To make corrections any time during the process
Press CANCEL repeatedly until the item you want to change
blinks, then press SET –/+.
NOTE:
After a power failure or disconnection of the power over 18
hours, the timer settings will be lost. In this case, reset the
present time.
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– Initial Settings –
Tuner Setting
Setting channels manually
– Manual Channel Set
This VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature which
allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set
into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before
selecting channels, they must be programmed into the VCR’s
memory. In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels, this
VCR can receive up to 113 Cable TV channels. To use this
VCR with an antenna, set the TV/CATV menu option to the
TV mode. When shipped from the factory, this menu option
is in the CATV mode.
You can add the channels you want or delete the channels
you do not want manually.
MENU
Access Menu screen, then CH
Set Up screen
1
CLOCK SET
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
CH SET UP
SAP
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
ON OFF
Press MENU on the Remote. Press
SET –/+ to select “CH SET UP”, then
press ENTER.
ON OFF
〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉
– TV/CATV Selection
CH SET UP
Access ADD/DELETE Mode
2
TV CATV
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE
Access Menu screen, then CH Set
Up screen
MENU
CLOCK SET
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
CH SET UP
SAP
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
Press SET –/+ to select “ADD/
DELETE”, then press ENTER.
1
ON OFF
ON OFF
Press MENU on the Remote. Press
SET –/+ to select “CH SET UP”, then
press ENTER.
〈
+ – 〉
/ /ENTER/MENU
ON OFF
〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉
Add or Delete desired
channels
3
ADD
CH 012
Perform TV/CATV Selection
CH SET UP
2
1
Press SET –/+ on the Remote to
select a channel number you
want to add or delete.
TV CATV
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE
Press SET –/+ to select “TV/CATV”,
then press ENTER to select the TV
or CATV mode. The arrow indicates
the selected mode.
〈
+ – 〉
/ /ENTER/MENU
2
To add channels
Press ENTER until “ADD” appears on the screen to set to
〈
+ – 〉
/ /ENTER/MENU
add the unmemorized channel.
TV
- VHF/UHF channels
CATV - CABLE TV channels
To delete channels
Press ENTER until “DELETE” appears on the screen to set
to delete the channel from memory.
Press MENU twice to return to normal screen.
Repeat to to add or delete other channel.
1
2
Setting channels automatically
– Auto Channel Memory
3
Press MENU three times to return to normal screen.
The VCR can receive a maximum of
MENU
CLOCK SET
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
CH SET UP
SAP
181 channels by presetting the
channels into memory.
NOTE: You can’t select “CH SET UP” if you set the channel
to “L”.
ON OFF
ON OFF
Access Menu screen, then CH
Set Up screen
1
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉
Press MENU on the Remote. Press
SET –/+ to select “CH SET UP”, then
press ENTER.
CH SET UP
TV CATV
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE
2
Perform Auto Channel Memory
Press SET –/+ to select “AUTO CH
MEMORY”, then press ENTER.
〈
+ – 〉
/ /ENTER/MENU
3
Complete Auto Channel Memory
The auto tuning will start. The
channel display will count up and
when finished, the screen returns to
normal.
CH 001
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Slow-motion
Playback
Press PLAY ( ) on the
Remote.
• Playback will proceed at
1/10 th of the normal speed.
• Press PLAY ( ) to resume
normal playback.
OR Press Play ( ) on the
Basic Playback
VCR.
Load a cassette
1
PLAY
NOTE:
POWER
REW
FF
STOP/EJECT
During slow motion picture, some noise might appear on
the TV screen. Use the SET–/+ on the Remote to eliminate
the noise.
CH
VIDEO (MONO)
L
–
AUDIO
–
R
REC
Speed search
Make sure the window side is up, the rear
label side is facing you and the arrow on
the front of the cassette is pointing
towards the VCR.
Press REW (
) or FF
OR Press REW (
) or
(
) on the Remote.
FF ( ) on the VCR.
• Press PLAY ( ) to resume
• Do not apply too much pressure when
inserting.
normal playback.
• The VCR turns on, and the counter on
the on-screen display is reset, automatically.
Variable speed search
• If the cassette’s record safety tab has been removed, playback
begins automatically.
Press REW (
) or FF
OR Press REW (
) or FF
(
) repeatedly on the
(
) repeatedly on
Start playback
2
Remote.
the VCR.
Press PLAY ( ).
• Press PLAY ( ) to resume
normal playback.
• Each time you press REW
(
) or FF (
) the
playback speed changes.
During playback
Stop playback
TAPE SPEED
PICTURE SEARCH SPEED
PRESS ONCE
3X
9X
PRESS TWICE
5X
15X
OR Press STOP/EJECT (■/
on the VCR.
SP
EP
Press STOP ( ) on the
Remote.
)
When the tape is not running
Rewind/fast-forward
Press REW (
) or FF
OR Press REW (
) or FF
(
) on the Remote.
(
) on the VCR.
Pause playback and view still picture
Press PAUSE.
• Press PLAY ( ) to resume
normal playback.
Pause and Frame-by-Frame playback
Eject the tape
Press PAUSE to pause, then
press PAUSE repeatedly.
Press PLAY ( ) to resume
normal playback.
Press STOP/EJECT (■/ ) on
the VCR.
• You can also eject the
cassette when the VCR is
turned off.
Turn off the VCR
Press POWER on the
Remote.
OR Press POWER ( /l) on
the VCR.
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– Playback –
Playback Features
Recording
It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted
material without the consent of the copyright owner.
Accidental erasure prevention
Adjusting tracking condition
– Tracking Adjustment
Automatic tracking adjustment
Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, automatic
tracking starts working and continuously analyzes the signal
to enable optimum picture quality during playback.
Manual tracking adjustment
To prevent accidental recording on a recorded
cassette, remove its record safety tab.
To record on it later, cover the hole
with adhesive tape.
Record safety tab
Basic Recording
If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during
playback, press SET –/+ on the Remote to eliminate the
noises. Press it briefly for a fine adjustment, or press and
hold for a coarse adjustment.
Load a cassette
1
Make sure the record safety tab is
intact. If not, cover the hole with
adhesive tape before inserting the
cassette.
•
Press SP/EP on the Remote to reactivate automatic tracking.
• The VCR turns on, and the counter
is reset, automatically.
Playing back tape repeatedly
– Auto Repeat Play
2 Select recording channel
Press CH–/+ or the Number keys on
the Remote [CH–/+ on the VCR].
• If you connect the TV and the VCR
only using the RF connection, press
TV/VCR on the Remote so that the
VCR mode indicator lights on the display panel, to view the
program to be recorded.
CH 001
MENU
Access Menu screen
1
CLOCK SET
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
CH SET UP
SAP
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
Press MENU on the Remote.
Press SET –/+ to select “AUTO
REPEAT”.
ON OFF
ON OFF
ON OFF
〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉
MENU
CLOCK SET
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
CH SET UP
SAP
Select ON/OFF
2
Press ENTER to select “ON” or
Set tape speed
Press SP/EP.
3
ON OFF
ON OFF
“OFF”.
Press MENU to return to normal
screen.
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
00 : 00 : 00 SP
ON OFF
〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉
4
Start recording
On the VCR, press REC. Or on the
Remote, while holding REC, press
Start Auto Repeat Play
3
CH 110
Press PLAY. The tape will play
over and over until the repeat
mode is canceled.
PLAY ( ).
During recording
Pause recording
Press PAUSE.
• Press PAUSE to resume recording.
• You can select channel in the
recording pause mode.
Stop recording
OR Press STOP/EJECT
(■/ ) on the VCR.
Press STOP ( ) on the
Remote.
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– Recording –
Recording Features
Timer Recording
Specifying recording length
Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with
the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic
unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1
month.
- One Touch Timer Recording (OTR)
The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a
simple and convenient way to make a timed
recording.
NOTES:
EXAMPLE: One-touch Timer Recording for 30 minutes.
• After timer recording is completed, the VCR turns off
automatically.
When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn the
TV on and select the video input mode on the TV.
• You can program the timer recording while a regular
recording is in progress; the menu screens will not be
recorded.
• The timer recording will start at 20 seconds before the time
you predetermined.
Load a cassette tape with the
1
erase prevention tab intact. The
clock display will change in the
counter display.
EXAMPLE: Program a timer recording for the 26th day,
channel 125 (CATV), 11:00 - 11:30 PM on timer program
number 1 (Tape speed: EP).
Press SP/EP to select the desired
2
tape speed SP or EP.
The counter and SP or EP will
appear on the screen for about 4
seconds.
When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn the
TV and this VCR on and select the video input mode on the
TV.
00 : 00 : 00 SP
MENU
Press MENU on the Remote.
Press the Number keys or CH –/+
to select the channel to be
recorded.
The channel number will appear
on the screen and display for
about 4 seconds.
3
4
CLOCK SET
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
CH SET UP
SAP
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
1
CH 125
Check the “TIMER REC SET”
option is selected, then press
ENTER.
ON OFF
ON OFF
ON OFF
〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉
Press SET –/+ to select one of
the program lines, then press
ENTER.
2
DATE START
END
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CH
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OTR 0 : 30
CH 125
Press REC on the VCR or while
holding REC, press PLAY ( ) on
the Remote to begin recording.
Press REC on the VCR again to
stop recording after 30 minutes.
Each additional press of REC will
increase recording time as shown
in the chart below, up to a
maximum of 5 hours. The OTR
and recording time will appear on
screen for about 4 seconds.
Press SET –/+ to select the
date, then press ENTER.
3
4
〈
+ –
〉
/
/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU
Set the start time, end time,
channel and tape speed as in
step 3.
DATE
START END
CH
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26(SU)
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NOTE: To record from external
source, press SET –/+
and set the channel to
"L". "L" will appear next
to CH 125 (or 69).
+
〈
/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU〉
NOTES: • Press REC to increase
the time needed for
recording (See the
Press Recording time
once
twice
NORMAL REC
To enter other programs,
repeat step 2 through 4. Or,
press MENU twice to return
to the normal screen.
5
6
0:30
chart ).
• To cancel OTR, press
STOP ( ) or turn off
the power.
3 times
4 times
5 times
6 times
7 times
8 times
1:00
1:30
2:00
3:00
4:00
5:00
Press TIMER on the Remote.
The power will go off, the
TIMER REC indicator ( ) will
light and the VCR stands by
for recording.
9 times NORMAL REC
Watching one program while recording another
During recording…
• If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF
connection to view pictures from the VCR, press TV/VCR
on the Remote so that TV/VCR indicator goes off from the
display panel. (The TV broadcast being recorded
disappears.)
To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode
Press TIMER. After you use the VCR, press TIMER again
to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode.
• If you are using the AV connection to view pictures from
the VCR, change the TV’s input mode from AV to TV.
Then, select the channel you want to watch, on the TV.
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– Timer Recordings –
IF THE PROGRAM OVERLAPS ANOTHER
TO CORRECT THE SETTINGS
When setting the Timer Recording, press ENTER until the
desired setting blinks, then re-enter the setting using SET –/+.
When finished, press ENTER.
NOTE: Do not overlap programs as portions of the
conflicting programs will be lost. The first
recording time has priority over the next recording
time as shown in the diagram.
NOTES: • The VCR cannot be used while the TIMER REC
indicator ( ) is lit.
8 : 00
9 : 00
10 : 00
11 : 00
• After a power failure or disconnection of the
power plug over 18 hours, all programmed
recording settings must be reset upon
resumption of power. In this case, reset the clock
and reprogram any timer recordings.
• Press CANCEL to move cursor backward for
correction.
Program 1
Program 2
Deleted Parts
Program 3
Non Recorded Portion Parts
Recording
Control Settings
Prog.1
Prog.2
Prog.3
NOTES: • The everyday/every week recording can be made
continuously until the recording is canceled or
the tape reaches the end.
TO SET DAILY/WEEKLY TIMER
When setting the date in step 3 in the Setting the Timer
Recording section on the previous page, press SET –
repeatedly.
• During timer recording, the automatic rewinding
mechanism does not function.
The setting changes as follows:
Example
The current day (Friday)
SU-SA (Sunday to Saturday)
MO-SA (Monday to Saturday)
MO-FR (Monday to Friday)
WKL-TH (Weekly Thursday)
One month later
minus one day
WKL-WE
(Weekly Wednesday)
TO CONFIRM THE SETTINGS
Press SET –/+ to select the
DATE START
END
CH
(
)
26 WE 11:00PM 11:30PM 125 EP
“TIMER REC SET” option in the
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MENU. Then press ENTER to
display the timer program list.
Press MENU twice to return to
the normal screen.
〈
+ –
〉
/
/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU
TO CANCEL A PROGRAM
Press the SET –/+ to select the
“TIMER REC SET” option in the
MENU. Then press SET –/+ to
select the unnecessary program,
and press CANCEL to cancel the
program.
DATE START
END
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CH
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〈
+ –
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/
/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU
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Other Functions
Changing display information
SEPARATE AUDIO PROGRAM (SAP)
Your VCR is fitted with an SAP broadcast system which
enables you to switch to a SEPARATE AUDIO PROGRAM
when viewing a selected channel.
This function applies only when the program is
broadcast in multi-languages through the SAP broadcast
system.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
panel shows the time counter and the clock
time alternatively.
• When DISPLAY on the Remote is pressed,
time counter will appear on the TV screen.
To reset the time counter, press C. RESET on the Remote.
When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn the
TV and this VCR on, and select the video input mode the TV.
BLUE BACK — ON/OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, the TV screen becomes all
blue in the following case:
When receiving a channel not in use.
MENU
CLOCK SET
Press MENU on the Remote.
TIMER REC SET
1
1
Press MENU on the remote. Press SET –/+ to select
“NO NOISE BACKGROUND”.
AUTO REPEAT
CH SET UP
SAP
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
ON OFF
Press SET –/+ to select “SAP”
option.
2 Press ENTER to select “ON”.
ON OFF
〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉
Press ENTER to select “ON”
position.
2
3
Press MENU to return to normal screen.
3
MENU
CLOCK SET
TIMER REC SET
Press MENU to return to
normal screen.
STEREO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
AUTO REPEAT
CH SET UP
SAP
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
ON OFF
RECORDING STEREO BROADCASTS
The VHS Hi-Fi audio system permits high fidelity recording
of MTS STEREO TV broadcasts.
ON OFF
〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉
When a MTS STEREO broadcast is
STEREO
received, the STEREO will appear on
the screen and the program can be
viewed or recorded in stereo.
The Hi-Fi STEREO recording proce-
dure is the same as for normal
recordings.
LISTENING TO SAP
When the VCR is turned on or a channel selection is made,
make certain "SAP" appears on the screen.
This means that the "Separate Audio Program" broadcast-
ing is available.
NOTE: When using a CATV system, stereo TV programs may
be transmitted over a mono cable channel. In this case
the word "STEREO" will not appear and the sound will
be in mono.
STEREO SAP
SAP
OR
OUTPUT SELECTION
When viewing an MTS STEREO TV program, or playing a
prerecorded VHS Hi-Fi STEREO videotape, press A.MONITOR
to select how the audio will be heard through the speakers.
Normally set to the Hi-Fi STEREO position, this button can be
set to the MONO position if the stereo broadcast or videotape
audio is of poor quality. The "R" and "L" positions allow the
audio from the Right or Left Hi-Fi channel to be heard over
both TV speakers. This button has no effect when viewing a
MONO videotape or TV program. Each time when you press
the button, OUTPUT SELECTION display appears on the screen
for several seconds. Refer to the chart below.
JVC TV Remote Control
This Remote can control some functions (TV POWER,
INPUT, TV CH –/+ and TV VOL –/+) of a remote
controllable JVC TV without setting.
NOTE:
• It’s not possible to operate a unit not equipped with a
remote sensor.
OUTPUT
SOUND HEARD ON BOTH
SPEAKERS
• This Remote can control a JVC TV only.
SELECTION
STEREO
L ch
R ch
STEREO
LEFT CHANNEL AUDIO
RIGHT CHANNEL AUDIO
MONO
MONO
NOTES: • When playing back a tape that is not recorded in
Hi-Fi stereo mode, the audio will automatically be
monaural.
• When listening to a VHS Hi-Fi video tape or MTS
broadcast through the VHF/UHF jack (Audio/
Video cord not connected), the sound will be
monaural.
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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.
1
Make connections
Example: When using this VCR as the playback VCR
This VCR (for playback)
To audio/video out
Audio/video cable (not
supplied)
To audio/video input
Another VCR (for recording)
• When using this VCR as the recording VCR, connect this
VCR’s audio/video input connectors to the audio/video
output connectors on the other VCR. If the playback VCR
is monaural, connect the audio output connector on the
playback VCR to the left audio input connector on this
VCR.
2 Load cassettes
Insert the playback cassette into the playback VCR and the
cassette to be recorded on into the recording VCR.
3
Select input mode on recording VCR
Select the correct external input on the recording VCR.
On this VCR (when using this VCR as the recording VCR);
Select “L” — when connecting the other VCR to the audio/video
input connectors on the front panel.
Press O (AUX) or CH–/+ on the Remote [CH–/+ on the VCR].
4
Start playback
Press PLAY ( ) on the playback VCR.
5
Start recording
Press REC on the recording VCR.
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Before Requesting Service
Make sure by first checking the following points.
SYMPTOM
POWER
CAUSE
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Connect the AC power cord to the AC
outlet.
The AC power cord is not connected.
Cassette is not inserted.
No power.
Although the power is on, it
does not operate.
Insert a video cassette.
TV BROADCAST RECEPTION
Antenna connection is not correct.
Antenna cable is disconnected.
The video channel is not in the correct
position.
Connect it correctly.
Reconnect the antenna cable.
Set it to CH 3 or 4.
A TV program that is selected by
the VCR does not appear on the
screen.
The TV is not set to the video channel
3 or 4.
Set the TV channel selector to the 3 or 4
position.
The TV/VCR selector is set at TV mode
(The TV/VCR indicator is not lit).
Press the TV/VCR selector button (The TV/
VCR indicator will light).
INPUT is set to the LINE mode.
The TV/CATV menu option setting.
Press the Number key or CH –/+ button to
select your desired TV program.
RECORDING
Place a piece of vinyl tape over the gap.
The erase prevention tab of the video
cassette is broken off.
TV recording does not work.
Press the Number key or CH –/+ button to
select your desired TV program.
INPUT is set to the LINE mode.
The time is not set correctly.
The recording start/end time is not set
correctly.
Reset the present time.
Set the start/end time.
Timer recording does not work.
The TIMER button has not been
pressed (The TIMER REC symbol is
not lit on the display).
Press the TIMER button (The TIMER REC
symbol is lit on the display).
PLAYBACK
No picture on screen when
playing back a recorded tape.
The TV is not set to the video channel 3
or 4.
Set to the video channel 3 or 4 or
adjust the fine tuning button on your
TV set.
Tracking adjustment beyond range of
automatic tracking circuit.
Video heads are dirty.
Adjust tracking manually using the SET – or
+ buttons on the remote control.
Noise bars on screen.
Have the video heads cleaned.
Try another tape.
The tape is worn or damaged.
REMOTE CONTROL
It is not aimed at the remote sensor.
Aim it at the remote sensor.
Distance too far or too much light in
the room.
Operate within 15 feet (5 meters)
reduce the light in the room.
There is an obstacle in the path of the
beam.
Clear the path of the beam.
Remote control does not work.
The batteries are weak.
The +, – polarity of the batteries are
not inserted correctly.
Replace the batteries.
Insert correctly.
TV programs cannot be seen
using the TV selector.
The TV/VCR function is in the VCR
mode.
Set to TV, or turn off the VCR power
button.
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Specifications
GENERAL
:
AC 110 V-220 V~, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power requirement
Power consumption
Power on
:
:
10 W
2.0 W
Power off
Temperature
Operating
:
:
:
:
:
:
5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F)
Horizontal only
360 mm x 95 mm x 224 mm
3.2 kg
VHS NTSC standard
Storage
Operating position
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
Format
Maximum recording time
SP
:
:
210 min. with ST-210 video cassette
630 min. with ST-210 video cassette
EP
VIDEO/AUDIO
:
NTSC-type color signal and EIA monochrome signal, 525 lines/60 fields
Signal system
Recording/Playback
system
:
:
:
DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head helical scan system
42 dB
230 lines
Signal-to-noise ratio
Horizontal resolution
Frequency range
Normal audio
Hi-Fi audio
:
:
:
100 Hz to 10,000 Hz
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
RCA connectors (IN x 1, OUT x 1)
Input/Output
TUNER
:
Frequency-synthesized tuner
Tuning system
Channel coverage
VHF
:
:
:
:
Channels 2–13
Channels 14–69
UHF
113 Channels
CATV
RF output
Channel 3 or 4 (switchable; preset to Channel 3 when shipped) 75 ohms,
unbalanced
TIMER
:
:
:
Quartz
Clock reference
1-month programmable timer/8 programs
Approx. 18 hours
Program capacity
Memory backup for timer
ACCESSORIES
:
RF cable (F-type), Infrared remote control unit, “AAA” battery x 2, Conversion plug
Provided accessories
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified otherwise.
E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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