JVC HM-DH40000U Instructions Manual

JVC HM-DH40000U Instructions Manual

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D-VHS DIGITAL RECORDER
HM-DH40000U
REMOTE
POWER
CODE
A/B/C/D
TV/VCR
VCR
CABLE
TV
/DBS
PROGRAM
PROG.CHECK
TIMER
START
STOP
DATE
TV/VCR CH
REC
. , ?
ABC
DEF
LINK
SUBTITLE
REC
SPEED
GHI
JKL
MNO
DBS
DAILY
WEEKLY
ENTER
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
C. RESET
AUX
CANCEL
SKIP
SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
MENU
TV
VOL
NAVI
INSTRUCTIONS
MTP
NTSC
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.
LPT0698-001A
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  • Page 1 D-VHS DIGITAL RECORDER HM-DH40000U REMOTE POWER CODE A/B/C/D TV/VCR CABLE /DBS PROGRAM PROG.CHECK TIMER START STOP DATE TV/VCR CH . , ? LINK SUBTITLE SPEED DAILY WEEKLY ENTER PQRS WXYZ C. RESET CANCEL SKIP SEARCH PLAY STOP MENU NAVI INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC D-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...
  • 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 1. Accessories To avoid personal injury: • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
  • Page 5 A blank black or blue screen appears. The picture is fuzzy. (VHS playback) Use a cleaning tape designed specifically for D-VHS video heads (JVC D-VHS video head cleaner DFC-2) to clean the video heads. In order to avoid misoperation, set "NAVIGATION" to "OFF" ( Follow the instructions that are provided with the cleaning tape.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR Connections ... 7 INITIAL SETTINGS Plug & Play Setting ... 9 Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set ... 9 Clock Setting ... 10 Preparations ... 10 Setting clock semiautomatically — Semiauto Clock Set ... 11 Setting clock manually — Manual Clock Set ... 12 Tuner Setting ...
  • Page 7: Installing Your New Vcr

    INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR Connections Antenna or Cable Coaxial Cable Flat Feeder Matching Transformer AC Outlet (not supplied) AC Power Cord S VIDEO CABLE BOX REMOTE PAUSE/ AUDIO VIDEO AV COMPULINK Back of VCR AUDIO OUT Audio Cable (supplied) To Audio Input Connectors To Video...
  • Page 8: Component Video Connection

    S-VIDEO Connection CONNECT VCR TO TV a– Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables to the TV as explained in step 3 of “Basic Connection” ( b– Connect the S-Video cable between the S VIDEO OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the S-VIDEO input connector on the TV.
  • Page 9: Initial Settings

    INITIAL SETTINGS Plug & Play Setting Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set ATTENTION If you use a cable box, Plug & Play will not function; set the clock and tuner channels separately. ( It takes several minutes for the VCR to complete the Plug &...
  • Page 10: Clock Setting

    Clock Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. CABLE /DBS Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting or if you use a cable box.
  • Page 11: Setting Clock Semiautomatically

    Setting clock semiautomatically — Semiauto Clock Set You can change the host channel/D.S.T. /time zone setting manually. First follow steps 1 to 2 on page 10, then go to the following steps. Access Auto Clock Set screen Press %fi to move FUNCTION SET UP the arrow to “AUTO CLOCK SET”, then...
  • Page 12: Setting Clock Manually - Manual Clock Set

    CABLE /DBS Setting clock manually — Manual Clock Set First follow steps 1 to 2 on page 10, then go to the following steps. Access Manual Clock Set screen Press %fi to move the arrow to “MANUAL CLOCK SET”, then press OK. Set time Press @ # until the desired time appears,...
  • Page 13: Tuner Setting

    Tuner Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. CABLE /DBS Setting channels automatically — Auto Channel Set Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug &...
  • Page 14: Setting Channels Manually

    CABLE /DBS Setting channels manually — Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually. Access Main Menu screen Press MENU. Access Tuner Set Up screen 1 Press @ # to move the arrow to “TUNER SET UP”, then press fi...
  • Page 15: Cable Box Control Setting

    Cable Box Control Setting 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 box and a DBS receiver are used, position the Controller so its signal reaches the remote sensors on both the cable box and DBS receiver.
  • Page 16: Setting Cable Box Input Channel & Brand

    Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. CABLE /DBS Setting cable box input channel & brand After installation, set the cable box input channel and its brand correctly;...
  • Page 17 If the VCR’s memory backup expires because of a power failure, set the cable box input channel and brand again. For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. CODE 1, 5, 17...
  • Page 18: Dbs Receiver Control Setting

    DBS Receiver Control Setting 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.
  • Page 19: Setting Dbs Receiver Input Channel & Brand

    Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. CABLE /DBS Setting DBS receiver input channel & brand After installation, set the DBS receiver’s input channel and its brand correctly;...
  • Page 20 For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. Enter DBS Receiver’s brand Press %fi to move the arrow to “BRAND”.
  • Page 21: Basic Playback And Recording

    BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Basic Playback Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. STOP/EJECT POWER IN F-1 CABLE /DBS REW(1) NOTES: When you use the Video Navigation function, operate the VCR only after the tape number is detected;...
  • Page 22: Basic Playback Features

    Basic Playback Features Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. IN F-1 CABLE /DBS BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) Checking tape position The tape position indicator appears on the screen in the following cases: When you change the VCR...
  • Page 23: Adjusting Tracking Condition

    Adjusting tracking condition — Tracking Adjustments Automatic tracking adjustment This VCR automatically adjusts the tracking condition. 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 If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during playback, use the manual tracking following the...
  • Page 24: Automatic Operations After Rewinding

    Automatic operations after rewinding — Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding is complete. Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode. a– For Automatic Playback Start Press REW ( 1 ), then press PLAY ( 3 ) within 2 seconds.
  • Page 25 How to read the Video Navigation screen for D-Theater tape* If you insert a D-Theater tape and then press NAVI, the following screen appears. Press %fi to move the arrow to the item that you want to watch, then press OK. Playback starts automatically after the selected item is located.
  • Page 26: Basic Recording

    Basic Recording Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. POWER IN F-1 CABLE /DBS REW (1) BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) This VCR can check the tape condition during recording (and playback), and realizes the best possible pictures.
  • Page 27: S-Vhs/Vhs Recording

    S-VHS/VHS Recording Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette. Select recording channel On the front panel: Press CHANNEL + or –. On the Remote: a–...
  • Page 28: Basic Recording Features

    Basic Recording Features Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. IN F-1 CABLE /DBS BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) Changing display information Press DISPLAY during recording or recording pause. Each time you press the button, the front display panel shows the channel number, clock time, and the recording speed in sequence.
  • Page 29: Watching One Program While Recording Another

    CABLE /DBS Watching one program while recording another Engage TV mode During recording... Change the TV’s input mode from AV to TV. Select channel for viewing Select the channel you want to watch, on the TV. Showing on-screen display When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ( can see the current VCR status on the TV screen.
  • Page 30 Other useful functions for recording You can also use the following functions for recording. Video Calibration (S-VHS/VHS only) ( When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest- possible pictures.
  • Page 31: Special Effect Playback

    SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK Special Effect Playback Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. CABLE /DBS With this VCR, you can enjoy special effect playback such as high-speed search, variable-speed search, and still playback and so on.
  • Page 32: Viewing Still Picture - Still Picture Playback

    CABLE /DBS PLAY (3) SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK (cont.) Viewing still picture — Still Picture Playback Press PAUSE ( 8 ) during normal playback. Playback is freezed and a still picture appears. To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ). NOTES: To obtain a noiseless still picture, it may be necessary to TV/VCR...
  • Page 33: Viewing Slow Motion Picture

    CABLE /DBS Viewing slow motion picture — Slow Motion Playback (S-VHS/VHS only) During normal playback: Press 4 to decrease the playback speed. Each time you press the button, the speed decreases (toward reverse slow motion playback, then reverse picture search). Holding PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback.
  • Page 34: Timer Recording

    VCR Plus+ Timer Programing Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. POWER IN F-1 TIMER ( ) CABLE /DBS DAILY BACK ® Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a broadcast at some future time.
  • Page 35 Input receiving channel number The guide channel FUNCTION SET UP number, which is assigned to the TV or cable station for the PlusCode number that you entered in MENU step 3, will appear EXIT automatically on the Guide Channel Set Up screen. Press @ # to input the number of the channel on which the broadcast for the PlusCode number is received on the VCR or cable box, then press...
  • Page 36: Changing Vcr Plus+ Setting

    Changing VCR Plus+ Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. CABLE /DBS IMPORTANT If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station’s channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR CH or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the Program screen (...
  • Page 37 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU. Access Guide Channel Set screen 1 Press @ # move FUNCTION SET UP the arrow to “INITIAL SET UP”, then press fi or OK. 2 Press @ # to move MENU the arrow to EXIT “GUIDE CHANNEL”, then press fi...
  • Page 38: Express Timer Programing

    Express Timer Programing Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. POWER IN F-1 TIMER ( ) CABLE /DBS 3 - 7 DAILY You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 24 broadcasts, as far as a year in advance.
  • Page 39 Set recording speed Press REC SPEED to set the recording speed. Return to normal screen Press @ # to move the arrow to “CONFIRM”, then press OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED PRESS [TIMER] TO ENTER TIMER STANDBY MODE” appears on the screen, then press OK to return to normal screen. Engage timer recording standby mode Press TIMER (‰).
  • Page 40: Checking Program Settings

    Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. CABLE /DBS Checking program settings Disengage timer Press TIMER (‰), then press POWER. When “AUTO TIMER” ( you do not have to press TIMER (‰).
  • Page 41 ATTENTION If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one program overlaps with another, only the parts shown below in gray will be recorded. Pattern 1: The program with the lower program number will be recorded. 10:00 11:00 Program 1 CH10 Program 2...
  • Page 42: Video Navigation

    Navigation Playback Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. CABLE /DBS -1,4 NOTES: If you press NAVI while Video Navigation is deactivated, the Navigation Set Up screen appears. Set "NAVIGATION" to "ON" pg.
  • Page 43: Deactivating Video Navigation

    How to read the Video Navigation screen Navigation SEARCH LIBRARY BLANK NAVI. SET UP 0107 ALL SPORTS TAPE BLANK 2:00 (LS3) 1. SYDNEY OLYMPIC 2. FOOTBALL 3. EURO 96 ENGLAND 4. PROJECT XYZ SYDNEY OLYMPIC [ SHOW] 12/21/02 SAT 6:30 AM – 5:53 PM DBS 256CH PLAY STOP...
  • Page 44: Finding Tapes

    Finding Tapes ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. CABLE /DBS -1,5 To play back a selected program on the list screen 1 Select the program that you want to watch, then press OK.
  • Page 45: Finding By Program Title

    Finding by program title Use the Remote to do the following operations. Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 44, then go to the following steps Access title screen Press @ # to move the SEARCH arrow to “TITLE”, then TAPE NUMBER press OK.
  • Page 46: Finding By Recording Date

    CABLE /DBS Finding by recording date Use the Remote to do the following operations. Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 44, then go to the following steps Access date screen Press @ # to move the arrow to “DATE”, then press OK.
  • Page 47: Finding Blank Space

    Finding blank space You can find a tape whose remaining time is enough for a program you want to record. Use the Remote to do the following operations. Access Video Navigation screen Press NAVI. Access Blank Space List screen Press %fi @ # to move SEARCH the arrow to “BLANK”, BLANK SPACE LIST...
  • Page 48: Editing Titles

    Editing Titles ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. CABLE /DBS Number keys CANCEL -1,7 When you record a TV program on this VCR, the VCR automatically records the recording start time, date, and channel in each program title.
  • Page 49 Refer to the example below. 0017 * 1. JAPAN VS KOREA 0017 * 2. ENGLAND VS BRAZIL 0016 EURO 2000 [ SPORT] (Ex.) Enter “JVC NEWS”. DBS 256CH SEARCH RETURN DELETE EDIT 1 Press 5 (JKL) once to enter “J”, then press >.
  • Page 50: Entering Or Editing Program Title

    • For entering the characters as the title, refer to “How to enter the characters and symbols” on page 49. (In this example, enter “JVC NEWS”.) 2 Press %fi @ # to move the arrow to “ENTER”, then press OK.
  • Page 51: Deleting Tape Information

    CABLE /DBS -2,6 -2,7 Deleting tape information When you want to delete the entire tape information (information for all recorded programs on the tape), follow the procedure below by using the Remote. • Tape information for the Video Navigation function is deleted, but the recorded programs will not be erased.
  • Page 52: Deleting Program Information

    Deleting program information When you want to delete the stored information for each recorded program, follow the procedure below by using the Remote. • Program information for the Video Navigation function is deleted, but the recorded program will not be erased. ATTENTION Once the information is deleted, it is impossible to restore that information.
  • Page 53: Other Useful Functions

    OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS Useful Function Settings Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. CABLE /DBS BACK You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set Up screens by following the procedure described below.
  • Page 54 Video settings [VIDEO FUNCTION] V. CALIBRATION (S-VHS/VHS only) PICTURE CONTROL (S-VHS/VHS only) AUTO (NORM) EDIT SOFT SHARP DIGITAL R3 (S-VHS/VHS only) VIDEO STABILIZER (S-VHS/VHS only) OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible pictures.
  • Page 55 Audio settings [AUDIO FUNCTION] STD AUDIO REC MODE STANDARD PCM&STANDARD DV AUDIO REC AUDIO1 AUDIO2 1+2MIX OPTICAL OUT Dolby D 2CH-PCM STREAM 2ND AUDIO REC * The default setting is bold in the table below. You can select the audio format when you record a program or analog signal from connected devices in STD mode.
  • Page 56 Input/Output settings [IN/OUT FUNCTION] TV OUTPUT 1 720to1080 NO CONV. ALLto480i TV OUTPUT 2 WIDE 16:9 NORMAL 4:3 FRONT AUX F-1 VIDEO S-VIDEO REAR AUX L-1 VIDEO S-VIDEO REAR AUX L-2 VIDEO S-VIDEO OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) Select the apppropriate mode when receiving signals via i.LINK connector or playing back a D-VHS tape containing a recording of an HD (High Definition) signal: 720to1080:...
  • Page 57 Additional settings [ADDITIONAL] AUTO SP = EP TIMER When this function is set to “ON”, the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to (S-VHS/VHS only) allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire program while timer-recording in SP mode. For Example .
  • Page 58 COMPULINK terminal even if “AV COMPU-LINK” is set to “ON”. It is recommended to set the remote control code to “A” when you use this function. ( Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. Refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this connection.
  • Page 59 S-VHS ET This function allows you to record on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a VCR equipped with the S-VHS ET function. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel when “S-VHS ET” is set to “ON”.
  • Page 60: I.link Set Up

    i.LINK Set Up Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. CABLE /DBS ATTENTION If the i.LINK setting does not work, press D-VHS and STOP/EJECT ( 7/0 ) simultaneously for more than 5 seconds to reset the settings.
  • Page 61 What is “i.LINK”? “i.LINK” is a digital serial interface that allows devices equipped with an i.LINK connector to exchange digital video signals, digital audio signals, and device control signals bi-directionally over a single cable. i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof.
  • Page 62: Satellite Auto Recording

    Satellite Auto Recording Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. This function allows you to automatically record a satellite program which is timer-programed on your DBS receiver.
  • Page 63: Jlip Id Number Setting

    Return to normal screen Press MENU. NOTE: For further details on the JLIP system or devices, consult your nearest JVC dealer. U.S. customers can contact JVC directly toll free at 1-800-252- 5722. FUNCTION SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP...
  • Page 64: Editing

    i.LINK/DV Connections NOTES: You cannot use the i.LINK connection depending on the type of camcorder equipped with the DV connector. In this case, set “LINC” to “OFF” ( pg. 60) If the 44.1 kHz PCM audio signal is input via DV connector, recording cannot be performed properly.
  • Page 65 Make connections Connection with the camcorder Connect a DV cable between the camcorder’s DV connector and your VCR’s DV IN connector. Connection with the VCR Connect an i.LINK cable between the playback VCR’s i.LINK input/output connector and the recording VCR’s i.LINK input/output connector. NOTES: Depending on the devices equipped with the i.LINK connector which is connected to the VCR, picture...
  • Page 66: S-Video/Video Connections

    Connect an audio/S-video cable between the camcorder’s audio/S-video output connectors and your VCR’s audio/S-video input connectors. ● When the JVC camcorder is equipped with the Master Edit Control, you can control the VCR from the camcorder. Connect the mini-plug cable (not supplied with this VCR) as illustrated on the left.
  • Page 67 Press REC ( ¶ ). On the Remote: Press REC ( ¶ ) and PLAY ( 3 ) at the same time. To use a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder 1 Access the “ADDITIONAL” screen ( then set “AV COMPU-LINK” to “OFF” after performing step 6.
  • Page 68: Multi-Brand Remote Control

    MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL When programed (set) with a manufacturer’s (brand’s) code, this Remote can perform some of the remote control functions of the listed TVs. You can control a JVC TV without setting a brand code. Turn on the TV Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its Remote.
  • Page 69: Cable Box Brand Setting

    Cable Box Brand Setting CABLE /DBS Number keys CABLE BOX BRAND NAME BRAND CODE ARCHER 01, 05, 17 CABLETENNA 01, 17 CABLEVIEW 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 CITIZEN 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 CURTIS DIAMOND 01, 17 GC BRAND 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 GEMINI GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28...
  • Page 70: Dbs Receiver Brand Setting

    It's not possible to set the Remote for both your DBS receiver BRAND CODE and a cable box at the same time. You can only set the Remote to operate one of these units at a time. (Ex.) To set the Remote to JVC 51: POWER Hold down...
  • Page 71: Changing Remote Control Code

    You can easily change your Remote and the VCR to send and respond to B, C or D code signals. When using four JVC VCRs, set four VCRs and their Remotes to different codes, so that the Remotes can operate these VCRs separately.
  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    ( pg. 23). The heads must be cleaned. Use an optional dry cleaning cassette, or consult your JVC dealer. The heads must be cleaned. Use an optional dry cleaning cassette, or consult your JVC dealer. To record in the D-VHS mode, use a D-VHS cassette.
  • Page 73 RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Recording will not start, and “CASS” blinks on the front display panel for about 5 seconds. 2. TV broadcasts will not be recorded properly. 3. Tape-to-tape editing will not work. TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Timer recording will not work. 2.
  • Page 74 TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 7. Satellite channels are not automatically switched during timer recording. 8. Timer recording begins as scheduled, but the channel is always incorrect. 9. You moved, and now VCR Plus+ system does not work properly. 10.“PROGRAM FULL” is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 75 VIDEO NAVIGATION SYMPTOM 1. Tape information screen does not appear for the currently inserted tape. 2. The VCR cannot search for the desired program. 3. “MEMORY FULL” appears on the screen when you try to start recording. 4. The information data for Video Navigation is not registered.
  • Page 76 ABOUT HEAD CLEANING Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur. ATTENTION This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction. If the VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the AC power cord from the AC supply.
  • Page 77 The following conditions are product features and do not indicate mechanical problems. Playback of tapes recorded in D-VHS mode • You may see a mosaic (block) noise, grayed images, or a still image in cases of excessive distortion caused when playing back a damaged tape or when the heads are momentarily dirty.
  • Page 78: Error Codes And Messages

    Error Codes and Messages Some error codes and messages may appear on the TV screen when operating the VCR. Refer to the chart below for the solution. CODE MESSAGE REC PROHIBITED REC PROHIBITED CAN NOT DECODE VIDEO OR AUDIO USE SET TOP BOX OR HDTV TUNER CAN NOT REC DIGITAL INPUT BY S-VHS/VHS CHOOSE ANALOG INPUT...
  • Page 79: Questions And Answers

    Questions and answers PLAYBACK Q. What happens if the tape reaches its end during playback or search? A. The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning..........Q.
  • Page 80: Index

    Glossary Digital Broadcasts and D-VHS Great changes in the entertainment and media industries are transforming the way we use VHS, and digital broadcasting is a good example of what the future holds. Digital broadcasting now allows more efficient use of the limited broadcast spectrum besides delivering high- definition video, outstanding sound quality, multiple channels, and multiple features.
  • Page 81: List Of Terms

    Instant Timer Recording (ITR) 28 i.LINK Setting 60 JLIP ID Number Setting 63 Manual tracking 23 Multi-Brand Remote Controlling four JVC VCRs 71 Setting Cable Box brand 69 Setting DBS receiver brand 70 Setting TV brand 68 Next Function Memory 24...
  • Page 82: Front Panel

    Front panel S-VIDEO VIDEO TIMER IN F-1 MENU (MONO) L—AUDIO—R 1 S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors (F-1) pg. 66 2 POWER button : pg. 21, 27 3 TIMER ‰ button : pg. 35, 39, 40 4 Cassette loading slot 5 Remote sensor 6 STOP/EJECT ( 7/0 ) button : 7 Front display panel : pg.
  • Page 83: Rear Panel

    Rear panel 1 AC power cord : pg. 7 2 Cooling fan This prevents the temperature from rising inside the VCR. Do not remove it. Install the VCR so as not to block the area around the cooling fan. 3 JLIP terminal : pg.
  • Page 84: Front Display Panel

    Front display panel 1 Channel and auxiliary input (“L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1” and “I-1” etc.) Clock time : pg. 28 2 Timer mode indicator : 3 Record mode indicator : 4 Play mode indicator : pg. 21, 22 5 D-Theater indicator : 6 D-VHS indicator : 7 S-VHS indicator : pg.
  • Page 85: On-Screen Display

    On-screen display 1 Cassette indication 2 Cassette type indication : 3 Index no. indication : pg. 24 4 VCR operation mode indication 5 Audio monitor indications : 6 Clock time Time counter* Tape remaining time (When “REMAIN” appears)** * To reset the time counter, press C. RESET on the Remote. The counter reading becomes “0:00:00”.
  • Page 86: Remote

    Remote REMOTE CODE A/B/C/D TV/VCR CABLE /DBS PROGRAM PROG.CHECK START STOP DATE TV/VCR CH . , ? SUBTITLE DAILY WEEKLY PQRS WXYZ C. RESET CANCEL PLAY STOP MENU & NAVI How to use the Remote Before use, insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with the polarity (ª...
  • Page 87: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 42 W Power off : 18 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) : 435 mm x 94 mm x 383 mm (17-3/16"...
  • Page 88: For Servicing (Only In U.s.a.)

    Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.
  • Page 89: Warranty (Only In U.s.a.)

    WHAT WE WILL DO: If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period.
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