VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-J695U
INSTRUCTIONS
LPT0634-001A
Printed in China
COPYRIGHT © 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
1201 MNVfPJfBJ
Dear Customer,
Declaration of Conformity
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.
Model Number:
Trade Name:
HR-J695U
JVC
Responsible Party: JVC Americas Corp.
Address:
1700 Valley Road Wayne, N.J. 07470
CAUTIONS
Telephone Number: 973-317-5000
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage
to the VCR, Remote or video cassette.
1. DO NOT place the VCR …
… in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or
humidity.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
… in direct sunlight.
… in a dusty environment.
… in an environment where strong magnetic fields are
generated.
… on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2. DO NOT block the VCR’s ventilation openings.
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or on the Remote.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on the top of the
VCR or on the Remote.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
5. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.
For Customer Use:
WARNING:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located
on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future
reference.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
Model No.
Serial No.
This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120Vd,
60Hz only.
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use any
other power source.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION:
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA
LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU
FOND.
● 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.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
● HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
● As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, JVC has determined that this
product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines
for energy efficiency.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
SERVICING
How to use the Remote
1. Servicing
Before use, insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with the
polarity ( and ) matched correctly as indicated on the battery
compartment or on the lid.
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked
change in performance and you are unable to restore normal
operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating
instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
2. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation.
● Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target
component.
● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about
8 m.
NOTE:
If the Remote does not work properly, remove its batteries, wait
for a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try again.
Video heads cleaning
Use a dry cleaning cassette — TCL-2 — when:
● Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.
● The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
● “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only with
“SUPERIMPOSE” set to “ON”).
ATTENTION:
TO MOBILE PHONE USERS:
Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the VCR may cause
picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a blue
back display.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—
this indicates a need for service.
3. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.
ON PLACING THE VCR:
Some TVs or other appliances generate strong magnetic fields.
Do not place this appliance on top of the VCR as it may cause
picture disturbance.
4. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in safe operating condition.
Buttons, Connectors and Indicators
Front Panel
Cassette loading slot
VIDEO/AUDIO
input connectors
Infrared beam
receiving
window
Display panel
Timer mode indicator
Play indicator
VCR mode
indicator
Record
indicator
Channel and auxiliary input/Clock timer
Rear Panel
AC power cord
– Buttons, Connectors and Indicators –
Remote
Connections and
Plug&Play Setting
A Check contents
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in
“Specifications”.
Number keys
B Situate VCR
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.
C Connect VCR to TV
RF Connection
A Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.
B Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT. IN terminal on the
rear of the VCR.
C Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV OUT terminal
on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s antenna input terminal.
AV Connection
(improves picture quality during tape playback.)
If your TV is equipped with audio/video input connectors
A Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in the illustration.
B 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.
● 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.
Antenna or cable
Coaxial cable
On-screen display
If you press OSD on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to
“ON”, you can see the current VCR status on the TV screen. Press
OSD again to exit on-screen display.
The indications are not recorded even if the VCR is in the
recording mode.
Flat feeder
Matching transformer
(not supplied)
A
L
CH125
RECORD
PAUSE
SP
K
J
AC power cord
THU 12:00 AM
B
C
D
STEREO –WARNING–
SAP TIMER RECORDING
TO START SOON
(CANCEL)
I
H
G
+
+
+
E
1
B
INDEX
NORM
HI-FI
E
COUNT
–1:23:45
Back of VCR
AC outlet
F
A Channel and auxiliary input
B Day and clock time
C STEREO program indication
D SAP indication
To audio/video
input connectors
E Audio monitor indications
F Time counter
Audio/video cable
(not supplied)
G Index number
H Tape position
I Cassette mark
RF cable
To 75 ⍀ terminal
TV
(supplied)
J Tape speed
K VCR operation mode
L Timer warning display
* Depending on type of matching transformer, it can not be connected to
ANT. IN terminal when connecting Audio/Video cable to AUDIO/VIDEO
OUT connectors.
– Connections and Plug&Play Setting –
D Perform Plug&Play setup
Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Do not turn on the
VCR. The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically. The
time and date can be set automatically by the clock setting data
transmitted from one of the regular TV broadcast channels. We
call this TV channel the “host channel” and it is a PBS channel in
your area.
Initial Settings
Language Setting
The default setting is “ENGLISH”.
ATTENTION:
MAIN MENU
A Access Main Menu screen, then
● If you use a cable box, Plug&Play will not function; set the
clock and tuner channels separately.
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
Initial Set screen
Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to
move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL
SET”, then press OK or e.
During Initial Auto Clock Set
“Aut” blinks.
PRESS (
,
), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
B Select language
INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
During Auto Channel Set
The channel numbers are displayed as they are
scanned and set.
During VCR Channel Set
Channel No. “3” blinks.
A Press POWER to turn on the VCR.
B Press CH+/- on the Remote to select CH”3”,
“4” or “–” (off), then press OK.
This VCR offers you the language choice to
view menus and some messages — in
English, Spanish or French. Press rt to
move the highlight bar (arrow) to
“LANGUAGE”, then press OK or e
repeatedly until the desired language is
selected.
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
SELECT WITH (
,
) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Press MENU to return to normal screen.
● Inserting a cassette during VCR channel
set will cause the VCR to turn on
Language selection will be reset to “English” after a power
automatically and VCR channel set fails.
So you have to perform VCR channel set
manually. Press STOP/EJECT button on the
VCR to eject the tape. Then, do step 1 –
2 in “Set VCR channel” below.
● If a cassette is already in during VCR
channel set and you press the STOP/EJECT
button on the VCR, the VCR will turn on,
eject the tape and turn off. In this case,
VCR channel set will continue. Perform
step 1 – 2 above.
failure occurs.
Clock Setting
Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly
by the Plug&Play setting or if you use a cable box.
Preparations
A Access Main Menu screen, then
Initial Set screen
Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to
MAIN MENU
Plug&Play Completed
The received channel number is displayed.
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL
SET”, then press OK or e.
To check the time, press the DISPLAY button or turn off the VCR.
PRESS (
,
), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
What to do if Plug&Play setting failed
B Access Clock Set screen
INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
● If an incorrect time is displayed on the display panel, perform
the “Semiauto Clock Set” or “Manual Clock Set” procedure.
● If “–:– –” appears on the display panel, ensure that the antenna
cable is connected correctly. If Plug&Play setting is not
performed though the antenna cable is connected correctly,
perform “Manual Clock Set” and “Auto Channel Set” or
“Manual Channel Set”.
Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow)
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
to “CLOCK SET”, then press OK or
e.
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
Setting clock semiautomatically
— Semiauto Clock Set
SELECT WITH (
,
) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
You can change the host channel/D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time)/
time zone setting manually. First follow steps 1 to 2 in
“Preparations” above, then go to the following steps.
Set VCR channel
The VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch the picture
from the VCR on the TV when only using the RF connection. To reset
the VCR channel, perform the following steps:
A Press POWER to turn off the VCR, then press STOP/EJECT
(0) on the VCR for more than 5 seconds. “CH3” appears
on the display panel.
B Press CH+/– on the Remote to select “CH3”, “CH4” or “CH–”
(OFF), then press OK.
● The VCR channel is preset to “CH3”. Set to “CH4” if “CH3” is
used for broadcasting in your area.
NOTE:
● The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO CLOCK”,
“HOST CH”, “D.S.T.” or “TIME ZONE” setting is changed.
CLOCK SET
A Set Auto Clock to ON
TIME
DATE
12/24
YEAR
02 TUE
Press OK or e on the Remote repeatedly
to move the highlight bar to “AUTO
CLOCK”, then press rt so that “ON” is
selected.
1:00PM
AUTO CLOCK : ON
HOST CH
D.S.T.
: AUTO
: AUTO
(CATV)
TIME ZONE : AUTO
PRESS (
,
), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
B Select host channel
The VCR channel will be reset to “CH3” after a power failure
occurs.
You can either select “AUTO” or enter a PBS channel number.
Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to “HOST CH”, then
press rt repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired PBS channel
number is selected.
E Final preparation for use
Turn on the TV. Select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on
the TV. You can now perform basic playback or basic recording.
● 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.
– Initial Settings –
C Select D.S.T. mode
Tuner Setting
Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to “D.S.T.”, then press
rt repeatedly until the desired setting is selected.
AUTO: Select if you want to adjust your VCR’s clock
automatically by the incoming signal from the host
channel. (Auto Daylight Saving Time enables automatic
adjustment of the VCR’s clock at the start and end of
Daylight Saving Time.) Be sure to select the correct time
zone manually in step 4.
Setting channels automatically
— Auto Channel Set
Perform Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set
correctly by the Plug&Play setting.
MAIN MENU
A Access Main Menu screen, then Tuner
Set screen
Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to
move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER
SET”, then press OK or e.
ON:
OFF:
Adjustment will be made by the built-in clock itself.
Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you.
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
D Select time zone
Press OK or
e
to move the highlight bar to “TIME ZONE”, then press
PRESS (
,
), THEN (OK)
rt repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired time zone is selected.
Each time you press the button, the time zone changes as follows:
{AUTO {ATLANTIC {EASTERN {CENTRAL
{MOUNTAIN {PACIFIC {ALASKA {HAWAII
{ (back to the beginning)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
B Perform Auto Channel Set
TUNER SET
BAND
CATV
Press rt to move the highlight bar
(arrow) to “AUTO CHANNEL SET”, then
press OK or e. The VCR selects the correct
band (TV or CATV) automatically during
Auto Channel Set.
AUTO CHANNEL SET
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
E Complete Semiauto Clock Set
SELECT WITH (
,
) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Press MENU to return to normal screen. Turn off the VCR. “Aut”
will appear on the display panel while the clock is being set. The
current clock time will appear automatically when the clock
setting is complete.
● When Auto Channel Set is complete,
“SCAN COMPLETED” appears on
screen.
AUTO CHANNEL SET
● If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN
COMPLETED–NO SIGNAL–” appears
on screen. Check the connections and
start again.
SCANNING...
Selections of host channel, D.S.T. mode and time zone will be
reset to “AUTO” after a power failure occurs.
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Press MENU to return to normal screen.
Setting clock manually
— Manual Clock Set
Setting channels manually
First follow steps 1 to 2 in “Preparations” above, then go to the
— Manual Channel Set
following steps.
You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do
not want manually.
CLOCK SET
A Set time, date and year
Press rt until the desired time appears,
then press OK or e. Set the date and year
in the same way.
● Holding rt changes the time in 30-
minute intervals, or changes the date in
15-day intervals.
TIME
DATE
1/
YEAR
02
MAIN MENU
A Access Main Menu screen, then Tuner
– –:– –AM
1
AUTO CLOCK : ON
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
HOST CH
D.S.T.
: AUTO
: AUTO
TIME ZONE : AUTO
(CATV)
Set screen
Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to
move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER
SET”, then press OK or e.
PRESS (
,
), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
PRESS (
,
), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
CLOCK SET
B Select D.S.T. mode
B Access Manual Channel Set screen
Press rt to move the highlight bar
(arrow) to “MANUAL CHANNEL SET”,
then press OK or e.
TUNER SET
TIME
DATE
YEAR
02 TUE
Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to
“D.S.T.”, then press rt to select the
desired setting.
BAND
CATV
1:00AM
12/ 24
AUTO CHANNEL SET
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
AUTO CLOCK : OFF
D.S.T.
: ON
ON: Adjustment will be made by the
built-in clock itself.
PRESS (
,
), THEN (OK)
SELECT WITH (
,
) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
PRESS (MENU) TO END
OFF: Select when Daylight Saving Time
does not apply to you.
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
C Add or skip desired channels
To add channels
(CATV)
CH 45 ADD
C Start clock
Press MENU and normal screen appears.
A Press the Number keys on the Remote
to input a channel number you want to
add.
B Press OK or e to set to “ADD”.
C Repeat A to B to add other channels.
Press MENU to return to normal screen.
To skip channels
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
OR (
,
), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
To make corrections any time during the process
Press OK or e repeatedly until the item you want to change
blinks, then press rt.
A Press rt or the Number keys to select a channel number you
want to skip.
B Press OK or e to set to “SKIP”.
The clock set manually will be lost after a power failure occurs.
C Repeat A and B to skip other channels. Press MENU to return
to normal screen.
After a power failure occurs...
● Band selection will be reset to “CATV”.
● The setting of the ADD/SKIP channel will be reset.
Playback
Basic Playback
A Load a cassette
Reverse
Forward
Reverse
slow
motion
2 steps
Reverse
search
3 steps
Reverse
play
Slow
motion
2 steps
Normal
play
Forward
search
4 steps
When the tape is not running
Rewind/fast-forward
Press REW (3) or FF (5).
Eject the tape
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.
● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.
● The VCR turns on, and the counter on the on-screen display is
reset, automatically.
Press STOP/EJECT (0).
● You can also eject the cassette when the VCR is turned off.
Turn off the VCR
Press POWER (1).
● If the cassette’s record safety tab has been removed, playback
begins automatically.
Playback Features
B Start playback
Press PLAY (4).
Adjusting tracking condition
— Tracking Adjustment
Automatic tracking adjustment
During playback
Stop playback
Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, automatic tracking
starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable
optimum picture quality during playback.
Press STOP (8) on the
Remote.
OR Press STOP/EJECT (0) on
Manual tracking adjustment
the VCR.
If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during
Pause playback and view still picture
playback, follow the procedures below.
A Press SP/EP on the Remote during playback to activate manual
Press PAUSE (9).
tracking.
● Press PLAY (4) to resume normal playback.
B Press CH + and – to eliminate the noises. Press it briefly for a
NOTE:
fine adjustment, or press and hold for a coarse adjustment.
During still picture, vertical vibration might appear on the TV
screen. Use the CH+/- to get a clearer picture. However, the VCR
will return to the default setting once a power failure occurs.
Press SP/EP on the Remote again to reactivate automatic
tracking.
Pause and Frame-by-Frame playback
Selecting monitor sound
— Audio Monitor
Press PAUSE (9) to pause, then press
repeatedly.
● Press PLAY (4) to resume normal playback.
2
or 6(or PAUSE (9))
While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAP sound is
recorded, press A. MONITOR on the Remote. Each time you press
the button, sound changes.
High speed search
Press REW (3) or FF (5).
HI-FI: Normally select this. Hi-Fi sound is played back.
HI-FI L: Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back.
HI-FI R: Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is played back.
NORM: Sound on the normal track is played back.
NORM HI-FI: Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal track are
mixed and played back.
● Press PLAY (4) to resume normal playback.
● If you press and hold REW (3) or FF (5) for more than
2 seconds, simply releasing it cancels the picture search, and
normal playback resumes.
Picture search at variable speed (including slow-motion)
NOTE:
Press 2or 6repeatedly.
The above indication appears when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to
“ON”, though the monitor sound changes in sequence.
● Press PLAY (4) to resume normal playback.
● Each time you press 2or 6, the playback speed changes.
To decrease the speed during picture search, press the opposite
direction button repeatedly.
Automatic operations after rewinding
— Next Function Memory
● During still picture, press and hold 6to start forward slow
motion playback (or 2to start reverse slow motion
playback). When you release the button, still picture resumes.
During still picture, holding PAUSE (9) for more than
2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback. If you
press PAUSE (9) again, still picture resumes.
The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after
rewinding is complete. Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode.
● For Automatic Playback Start
Press REW (3), then press PLAY (4) within 2 seconds.
● For Automatic Power Off
Press REW (3), then press POWER within 2 seconds.
● For Automatic Timer Standby
Press REW (3), then press TIMER within 2 seconds.
NOTE:
During slow motion picture, some noise might appear on the TV
screen. Use the CH+/- to eliminate the noise. However, the VCR
will return to the default setting once a power failure occurs.
NOTE:
It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function if
the cassette’s record safety tab is removed.
– Playback –
Playing back tape repeatedly (100 times)
Recording
— Repeat Play
It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material
without the consent of the copyright owner.
During playback, press and hold PLAY (4) for more than
5 seconds. The play indicator ($) on the display panel starts
blinking slowly. To stop playback, press STOP (
or STOP/EJECT ( on the VCR.
8)
on the Remote
Accidental erasure prevention
To prevent accidental recording on a
recorded cassette, remove its record
safety tab. To record on it later, cover
0
)
Locating beginning of recordings
the hole with adhesive tape.
Record safety tab
— Index Search
Index codes are placed on the tape at the beginning of each
recording when recording on this VCR.
Basic Recording
A Load a cassette
A While the tape is not running, press SHUTTLE PLUS 2or
6on the Remote to start search.
B To access a recording of 2 to 9 index
codes away, press 2or 6
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole
with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.
repeatedly until the correct number is
displayed on the screen (only if
“SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON”).
Playback begins automatically when
the desired recording is located.
● The VCR turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically.
B Select recording channel
On the Remote
Press CH+/– or the Number keys.
On the VCR
INDEX
1
Press PAUSE[CH]. The channel display on the
display panel starts blinking. While the display is
blinking, press FF[CH+] or REW[CH–] to select
channel. After about 5 seconds, the channel display
stops blinking.
Beginning of the
current program
recorded
Beginning of the
2nd next program
recorded
Current
position on
the tape
Previous
program
recorded
Next
program
recorded
2nd next
NOTES:
● You can select channel in the stop mode,
recording pause mode or during rewind/fast-
forward.
● If no cassette is loaded, or during recording pause
mode, you can select channel only by pressing
FF[CH+] or REW[CH–].
● 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.
Locating beginning of timer recordings
— Instant Review
Press REVIEW on the Remote after ensuring that the VCR is in the
timer recording standby mode.
● The VCR turns on, and rewinds to the index code indicating the
beginning of the last timer-recorded program, then begins
playback automatically.
● You can access a program of 2 to 9 index codes away from the
current position on the tape. If, for example, you have
5 programs recorded and you want to watch the third one, press
REVIEW three times.
● The Instant Review function will also operate if the VCR is
turned on.
C Set tape speed
Press SP/EP on the Remote. The selected tape speed will appear
on the TV screen and the VCR display panel.
NOTE:
● You can select tape speed in the stop mode or during recording
pause mode.
D Start recording
On the VCR, press REC (7). Or on the Remote, while holding REC
(7), press PLAY (4).
Skipping unwanted portions
— Skip Search
During recording
Pause recording
Press SKIP SEARCH on the Remote once to 4 times during
playback. Each press initiates a 30-second period of high speed
playback (up to 2 minutes). When the specified portion of the tape
is skipped, normal playback resumes automatically. To return to
normal playback during Skip Search, press PLAY (4).
Press PAUSE (9).
● Press PLAY (4) to resume recording.
● You can select channel in the recording pause mode.
Stop recording
Press STOP (
Remote.
8)
on the
OR Press STOP/EJECT (
0
)
on
the VCR.
NOTE:
If the tape reaches its end during recording, the recording stops
and “ ⅜” and “ $” on the front display panel blink. Press STOP/
EJECT (0) on the VCR to eject the tape or press REW (3) to
rewind the tape.
– Recording –
Recording Features
Timer Recording
Up to 8 timer recording programs can be made using Express
timer programing method as far as a year in advance. Remember,
the clock must be set before you can program the timer.
Specifying recording length
— Instant Timer Recording (ITR)
NOTES:
During recording, press REC (7) on the VCR repeatedly until the
recording length you want appears on the display panel. The
record indicator (⅜) on the display panel starts blinking.
● Each time you press the button, recording length increases in
30-minute intervals (up to 6 hours).
● If all the 8 programs have already been set, “PROGRAM FULL”
appears on the TV screen.
● After timer recording is completed, the VCR turns off
automatically.
● You can program the timer recording while a regular recording
is in progress; the menu screens will not be recorded.
● To timer-record cable or satellite channels, be sure to keep the
cable box or DBS receiver turned on with the correct channel
selected.
● The VCR shuts off after recording is finished.
● To cancel an ITR, press STOP (8) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT
(
0
)
on the VCR.
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 VCR mode indicator goes off from the display
panel. (The TV broadcast being recorded disappears.)
● 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.
Express Timer Programing
Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact. The VCR turns
on, and the counter is reset, automatically.
Second Audio Recording
This VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of
Multichannel TV Sound broadcast. To record a SAP program
received, set “2ND AUDIO RECORD” to “ON”. Refer to “2ND
AUDIO RECORD – ON/OFF” in “Function Settings” section for
detail.
A Press PROG. on the Remote to access Program screen.
B Press START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–
PROGRAM 1
or CH+/– repeatedly to enter the start
START
– –:– –AM
DATE
STOP
– –:– –AM
CH
time, stop time, date or channel.
● Press and hold START+/– or
STOP+/– to increase the time in
30-minute intervals.
– –/– –/– –
– – – SP
PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY
9=WEEKLY), THEN (0K)
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
● To set the tape speed, press SP/EP.
● To timer-record daily (Monday–
Friday) or weekly serials, press DAILY (M-F) or WEEKLY.
Pressing the button again makes the “DAILY” or “WEEKLY”
display disappear.
C Press OK or PROG..
● If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP”
appears, refer to “Program overlap warning display”.
D Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and “#” is
displayed on the display panel.
Timer programing will be lost after a power failure occurs.
NOTE:
If the tape reaches its end during timer recording, the recording
stops and “#”, “ ⅜” and “ $” on the front display panel blink.
Press TIMER to disengage timer, then press STOP/EJECT (0)
on the VCR to eject the tape or press REW (3) to rewind the
tape.
– Timer Recording –
To use the VCR while it is in timer
recording standby mode
Program overlap warning display
If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP”
appears, you have another program overlapping the program you
have just made. The Program Check screen appears and
conflicting programs will start blinking.
Press TIMER, then press POWER. After you use the VCR, press
TIMER again to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode.
PR START STOP CH DATE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8:00P 10:00 12 12/24
10:00A 10:45 40 12/25
PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED
PROGRAM OVERLAP
11:30P
1:00 125 12/25
Checking, canceling or changing
program settings
9:00P 10:00 10 12/24
(
,
), THEN (
)
(PROG.) : END
Example:
A Disengage timer
Program 1 (you have just made) and Program 4 overlap each
other
Press TIMER, then press POWER.
● When “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”, you do not have to press
TIMER.
A Select program to modify
Press rt, then press OK or e.
● You can only select one of the
overlapping programs.
● If you do not mind this overlap, press
PROG. to finish the timer program
setting. The program starting earlier or
PR START STOP CH DATE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8:00P 10:00 12 12/24
10:00A 10:45 40 12/25
B Access Program Check screen
Press PROG. CHECK.
PR START STOP CH DATE
11:30P
1:00 125 12/25
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8:00P 10:00 12 12/24
10:00A 10:45 40 12/25
9:00P 10:00 10 12/24
11:30P
1:00 125 12/25
(
,
), THEN (
)
(PROG.) : END
PRESS (CHECK) TO NEXT
PROGRAM 1
program with the lower program number will be recorded.
C Access Program screen
Press PROG. CHECK again. Each time you
press PROG. CHECK, the next program’s
Program screen appears.
PROGRAM 4
B Cancel or change program setting
To cancel a program, press CANCEL when
the Program screen you do not want is
shown.
To change a program, press the
appropriate button: START+/–, STOP+/–,
DATE+/–, CH+/–, and/or SP/EP when the
Program screen on which you want to make changes is shown,
then press OK.
START
8:00 PM
DATE
STOP
10:00 PM
CH
START
9:00PM
DATE
12/24/02
TUE
STOP
10:00PM
CH
12/24/02
12 SP
10 SP
PRESS (CANCEL) TO CANCEL
PRESS (CHECK) TO NEXT
PRESS (CANCEL) TO CANCEL
PRESS (OK) TO CONFIRM
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
D Cancel or change program setting
To cancel a program, press CANCEL when the Program screen
you do not want is shown.
To change a program, press the appropriate button: START+/–,
STOP+/–, DATE+/–, CH+/–, and/or SP/EP when the Program
screen on which you want to make changes is shown.
● If the overlap is not yet solved, the conflicting programs will be
shown on the Program check screen. Repeat the above steps
again.
E Return to normal screen
Press PROG. CHECK repeatedly until no Program screen is
shown.
F Reengage timer recording standby mode
Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and “#” is
displayed on the display panel.
● When “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”, the timer recording
standby mode automatically resumes when you turn off the
VCR.
During a power failure, the program settings listed in Program
Check Screen will be reset.
Ⅵ PICTURE CONTROL — NORM/EDIT/SOFT/SHARP
This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality
according to your preference.
NORM: Normally select this. Original picture appears and the VCR
does not perform any picture adjustments.
EDIT: Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and
playback).
SOFT: Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes
containing much noise.
Other Functions
Checking tape position
When you change the VCR operation
mode from the stop mode to fast forward
or rewind mode, or when you perform an
Index Search or Instant Review, the tape
SHARP: Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing images with
much flat, same-colored surfaces such as cartoons.
+
+
+
E
B
position indicator appears.
NOTE:
The position of “q” in relation to “B”
(Beginning) or “E” (End) shows you where
you are on the tape.
COUNT
1:23:45
Select “EDIT” when you are editing tapes. After you finish editing
the tapes, select back to the mode of your choice.
● Set “SUPERIMPOSE” to “ON”.
Ⅵ AUTO TIMER — ON/OFF
● When this function is set to “ON”:
Changing display information
The timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when
the VCR is turned off. It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is
turned on. You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage
the timer recording standby mode.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display panel
shows the channel number and the clock time
alternatively.
● When this function is set to “OFF”:
You have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer
recording standby mode.
● You can change display in the stop, recording or
recording pause mode, or during rewind/fast-
forward.
● When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” and 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.
Ⅵ SUPERIMPOSE — ON/OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, various VCR status information
(on-screen display) appears on the screen.
NOTE:
When you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing a tape, be
sure to set this function to “OFF”; otherwise, the VCR status
information (on-screen display) will be recorded on the edited
tape.
Timer warning display
you that the timer-recording is to start in
5 minutes if you are not in the timer
recording standby mode at that time. Press
TIMER to put the VCR into timer recording
standby mode. To clear the display, press
CANCEL on the Remote.
A warning appears on the TV screen to tell
–WARNING–
TIMER RECORDING
TO START SOON
(CANCEL)
Ⅵ AUTO SP]EP TIMER — ON/OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, the VCR automatically
switches to EP mode to allow complete recording if there is not
enough tape to record the entire program while timer-recording in
SP mode.
For Example, Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto
a 120-minute tape
Function settings
Approximately 110 minutes
SP mode
Approximately 30 minutes
EP mode
You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set
screen.
NOTES:
MAIN MENU
A Access Main Menu screen, then
● If you have programed the VCR to timer-record 2 or more
programs, do not use this function, but change the tape speed
manually during timer programing.
FUNCTION SET
Function Set screen
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to
move the highlight bar (arrow) to
● There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the tape
speed switches from SP to EP mode on the tape.
“FUNCTION SET”, then press OK or e.
PRESS (
,
), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
● This function is not available during ITR (Instant Timer
Recording), and will not work properly on the following tapes:
T(ST)-30, T(ST)-60, T(ST)-90, and T(ST)-120.
B Select Function
Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to the function you
want to set.
Ⅵ VIDEO STABILIZER — ON/OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct
vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable
recordings made on another VCR.
FUNCTION
PICTURE CONTROL
AUTO TIMER
PREVIOUS PAGE
2ND AUDIO RECORD
AUDIO MONITOR
NORM
OFF
ON
OFF
HI-FI
SUPERIMPOSE
AUTO SP EP TIMER
VIDEO STABILIZER
BLUE BACK
OFF
OFF
ON
NEXT PAGE
NOTE:
SELECT WITH (
,
) AND (OK)
SELECT WITH (
,
) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
PRESS (MENU) TO END
To watch recordings with close-caption or when you finish
viewing a tape, set this function to “OFF”.
C Change setting
Press OK or e. The default setting is bold in the following table.
Press MENU to return to normal screen.
Ⅵ BLUE BACK — ON/OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, the TV screen becomes all blue
in the following cases:
● When receiving a channel not in use.
● When stopping playback.
After a power failure occurs, Function Settings will be reset to
its default setting.
NOTE:
When you want to receive an unstable channel with poor signals,
set this function to “OFF”.
– Other Functions –
Ⅵ 2ND AUDIO RECORD — ON/OFF
Editing
● When this function is set to “ON”;
If a SAP program is received, the SAP audio is recorded on both
the normal and Hi-Fi tracks. The main audio is not recorded.
If a non-SAP program is received, the main audio is recorded on
both the Hi-Fi and normal tracks.
● When this function is set to “OFF”, the SAP audio cannot be
recorded.
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.
A Make connections
Example: When using this VCR as the playback VCR
NOTES:
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.
● The “SAP” indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds
if the program is a SAP broadcast.
This VCR (for playback)
To AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
● Both indications appear when a stereo program is accompanied
by SAP sound.
Ⅵ AUDIO MONITOR — HI-FI/HI-FI L/HI-FI R/NORM/MIX
This VCR can record two sound tracks simultaneously (normal
and Hi-Fi) on a Hi-Fi stereo tape. You can select the sound track(s)
to listen to while playing back a Hi-Fi stereo tape. In addition,
when playing back a prerecorded tape containing two separate
audio programs on the Hi-Fi tracks, you can choose either one by
selecting either “HI-FI L” or “HI-FI R”.
Audio/video cable
(not supplied)
HI-FI: Normally select this. Hi-Fi sound is played back.
HI-FI L: Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back.
HI-FI R: Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is played back.
NORM: Sound on the normal track is played back.
To audio/video input
MIX: Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal track are mixed
and played back.
Another VCR (for recording)
NOTES:
● While playing back a monaural tape, sounds on the normal
track will be heard regardless of this setting.
● If RF connection is used for viewing pictures on the TV, sound
will be monaural even though you select “HI-FI”.
● You can also use the A. MONITOR button on the Remote to
select the desired monitor sound.
● 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.
B Load cassettes
Insert the playback cassette into the playback VCR and the
cassette to be recorded on into the recording VCR.
Child Lock
You can disable the VCR operations. While the VCR is turned on,
press and hold POWER on the Remote for more than 10 seconds.
The VCR turns off, “CL” appears for about 5 seconds on the
display panel.
C 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 “F-1” — when connecting the other VCR to the audio/video
input connectors on the front panel.
To release the child lock, press and hold POWER on the Remote
until the VCR turns on.
Press AUX or CH+/– on the Remote. You can select the input
mode also by pressing PAUSE[CH], and then FF[CH+] or
REW[CH–] on the VCR. See step B in “Basic Recording”.
NOTES:
● Pressing TIMER during timer recording, unplugging the AC
power cord or a power outage also releases the child lock.
● When the child lock function is in use, keep the Remote out of
the children’s reach.
D Select edit mode
Set the edit mode to “ON” for the VCRs if such a mode is
equipped.
● Timer recording programs will be performed even if the child
lock function activated.
● On this VCR, set “PICTURE CONTROL” to “EDIT”.
E Start playback
Press PLAY (4) on the playback VCR.
F Start recording
Press REC (7) on the recording VCR.
TUNER
Specifications
Tuning system
Channel coverage
VHF
UHF
CATV
RF output
: Frequency-synthesized tuner
: Channels 2–13
: Channels 14–69
: 113 Channels
GENERAL
Power requirement
Power consumption
Power on
:
AC 120 Vd, 60 Hz
: Channel 3, 4 or – (off) (preset to
Channel 3 when shipped) 75 ohms,
unbalanced
:
:
13 W
1.5 W
Power off
Temperature
Operating
Storage
Operating position
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 435 mm x 94 mm x 247 mm
(17-1/4" x 3-3/4" x 9-3/4")
:
:
:
5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
Horizontal only
TIMER
Clock reference
Program capacity
:
:
Quartz
1-year programmable timer/
8 programs
Weight
Format
:
:
2.7 kg (6.6 lbs)
VHS NTSC standard
ACCESSORIES
Provided accessories
Maximum recording time
: RF cable (F-type),
Infrared remote control unit,
“AA” battery x 2
SP
EP
:
:
210 min. with ST-210 video cassette
630 min. with ST-210 video cassette
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified otherwise.
E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without
notice.
VIDEO/AUDIO
Signal system
: NTSC-type color signal and EIA
monochrome signal, 525 lines/
60 fields
Recording/Playback
system
: DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head helical
scan system
Signal-to-noise ratio
Horizontal resolution
Frequency range
Normal audio
: 45 dB
: 230 lines
: 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz
Hi-Fi audio
: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Input/Output
: RCA connectors (IN x 1, OUT x 1)
FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER
TOLL FREE: 1-800-537-5722
Dear Customer,
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, please read the instruction booklet before operating the
unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location within the Continental United States,
retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.
— JVC
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING
COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.
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.
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.
10 New Maple Avenue
Pine Brook, NJ 07058-9641
ACCESSORIES
Don’t service the product yourself.
To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you
may contact your local JVC Dealer.
From the 48 Continental United States call toll free:
CAUTION
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs.
WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)
LIMITED WARRANTY
CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL
PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail
purchase for the period as shown below. (“The Warranty Period”)
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
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. All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC
authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered
on an in-home basis.
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:
Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized service
center, please call toll free: (800) 537-5722.
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of your bill
of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location of which will be
given to you by the toll-free number.
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:
1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty installation,
lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service,
or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with,
defaced or removed;
2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;
3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner’s Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;
4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;
5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;
6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;
7. Accessories;
8. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase);
There are no other express warranties except as listed above.
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED
TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.
JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER
DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO
TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF
THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA
1700 Valley Road
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.
Wayne, New Jersey 07470
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAILS OF
REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION
PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.
For customer use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information
for future reference.
Model No.:
Serial No.:
Purchase date:
Name of dealer:
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