JVC VCR HR A591U User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
HR-A591U  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Printed in Thailand  
LPT0661-001B  
COPYRIGHT © 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.  
K
4F21601B  
02/01  
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.  
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user’s  
authority to operate the equipment.  
CAUTIONS  
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.  
...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 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.  
5. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.  
For Customer Use:  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located  
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.  
on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future  
reference.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
WARNING:  
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE  
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
CAUTION:  
• 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.  
• 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.  
This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120V~,  
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.  
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.  
 
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.  
Buttons, Connectors and Indicators  
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  
Front Panel  
REC  
POWER  
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.  
4. Safety Check  
STOP/EJECT  
Cassette loading slot  
PLAY  
PLAY  
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.  
POWER  
REW  
FF  
STOP/EJECT  
CH  
VIDEO (MONO)  
L
AUDIO  
R
REC  
How to use the Remote  
Before use, insert two AAA size batteries into the Remote with the  
VIDEO/AUDIO  
input connectors  
CH–/+  
FF  
polarity ( and ) matched correctly as indicated on the battery  
compartment or on the lid.  
Remote  
sensor  
REW  
• Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target  
component.  
• The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 5  
m.  
Display Panel  
One-touch Timer Recording  
NOTE:  
If the Remote does not work properly, remove its batteries, wait for a  
few seconds, replace the batteries and then try again.  
VCR  
Timer  
Record  
ATR (Auto  
Tracking)  
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.  
Tape In  
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)  
 
– Buttons, Connectors and Indicators –  
Remote  
Connections and VCR channel  
Setting  
POWER  
POWER  
Check contents  
1
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed  
in “Specifications”.  
Number keys  
CH–/+  
2 Situate VCR  
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.  
AUX  
REC  
+
0(AUX)  
CH  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
Connect VCR to TV  
3
REC  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
REW  
Antenna or cable  
Coaxial cable  
REW  
FF  
FF  
STOP  
MENU  
ENTER  
TIMER  
MENU  
ENTER  
STOP  
SET  
Flat feeder  
+
CANCEL  
C.RESET  
SP/EP  
Matching transformer  
(not supplied)  
CANCEL  
SET–/+  
TV/VCR  
TV/VCR  
TIMER  
SP/EP  
C.RESET  
DISPLAY  
+
A.MONITOR  
TV POWER  
INPUT  
UHF/VHF  
OUT  
IN(ANT)  
A.MONITOR  
TV CH  
DISPLAY  
VIDEO  
TV POWER  
INPUT  
+
TV VOL  
AC power cord  
L
TV CH–/+  
OUT(TV)  
AUDIO  
R
TV VOL–/+  
V)  
AU
R
This Remote transmit A code  
signals only; it is not applicable  
to B code signals.  
Back of VCR  
AC outlet  
On-screen display  
To audio/video input connectors  
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  
display.  
The indications are not recorded even if the VCR is in the recording  
mode.  
Audio/video cable  
(not supplied)  
WHILE WATCHING TV  
RF cable  
(supplied)  
TV  
To 75 terminal  
RF Connection  
DAY AND CLOCK TIME  
8 : 30 AM THU  
STEREO SAP  
CH 125  
CHANNEL  
1
2
Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.  
Connect the TV antenna cable to the UHF/VHF IN  
terminal on the rear of the VCR.  
Connect the supplied RF cable between the UHF/VHF  
OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s  
antenna input terminal.  
STEREO AND  
SEPARATE AUDIO  
PROGRAM (SAP)  
3
OUTPUT  
TAPE  
STEREO  
00 : 00 : 00 SP  
SELECTION  
SPEED  
REAL TIME COUNTER  
AV Connection  
WHILE OPERATING A TAPE  
(improves picture quality during tape playback.)  
If your TV is equipped with audio/video input connectors  
OPERATING MODE  
1
Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in the  
8 : 30 AM THU  
CH 125  
illustration.  
HI-FI  
HI-FI STEREO  
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.  
• 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 REPEAT  
TAPE IN  
AUTO TRACKING  
AUTO TR.  
STEREO  
00 : 00 : 00 SP  
OUTPUT  
SELECTION  
 
– 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 “ENGLISH”.  
ON OFF  
ON OFF  
Access Menu screen  
1
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE  
NO NOISE BACKGROUND  
1
Press and hold POWER on the unit for 3 seconds in  
standby mode. The video channel will start to flash in the  
display.  
Press MENU on the Remote. Press  
SET –/+ to select “LANGUAGE”, then  
press ENTER.  
ON OFF  
+//ENTER/MENU⟩  
Press CH –/+ to set the video  
channel 3 or 4.  
Select language  
2
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE  
ENGLISH  
This VCR offers you the language  
choice to view menus and some  
messages — in English, Spanish or  
French. Press SET –/+ to select your  
desired language, then press ENTER.  
ESPAÑOL  
2
3
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.  
CH 125  
Press MENU twice to return to normal screen.  
4
Turn on the VCR and select any  
channel to receive a TV station  
in your area. The channel  
number will appear on the screen and display for about  
4 seconds.  
Clock Setting  
Preparations  
You must set the date and time for timer recording.  
MENU  
CLOCK SET  
TIMER REC SET  
AUTO REPEAT  
CH SET UP  
SAP  
Access Menu screen  
1
ON OFF  
ON OFF  
Press MENU on the Remote. Press  
SET –/+ to select “CLOCK SET”, then  
press ENTER.  
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE  
NO NOISE BACKGROUND  
ON OFF  
+//ENTER/MENU⟩  
Set month, day, year and time  
2
MONTH  
DAY  
10  
1
(SUN)  
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  
MONTH  
DAY  
10  
26 (FRI)  
Press MENU twice and normal screen  
YEAR  
TIME  
2001  
8
appears.  
:
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, the  
timer settings will be lost. In this case, reset the present time.  
 
– 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  
CLOCK SET  
TIMER REC SET  
AUTO REPEAT  
CH SET UP  
SAP  
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE  
NO NOISE BACKGROUND  
Access Menu screen, then CH  
Set Up screen  
1
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  
+ ⟩  
/ /ENTER/MENU  
Press ENTER until ADD” appears on the screen to set to  
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  
ON OFF  
ON OFF  
to “L.  
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  
 
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.  
• The VCR turns on, and the counter on  
the on-screen display is reset, automatically.  
• If the cassette’s record safety tab has been removed, playback  
begins automatically.  
normal playback.  
Variable speed search  
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 PRESS TWICE  
3X 5X  
9X 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.  
Eject the tape  
Press STOP/EJECT (/ ) on  
the VCR.  
Pause and Frame-by-Frame playback  
• You can also eject the  
cassette when the VCR is  
turned off.  
Press PAUSE to pause, then  
press PAUSE repeatedly.  
Press PLAY ( ) to resume  
normal playback.  
Turn off the VCR  
Press POWER on the  
Remote.  
OR Press POWER ( /l) on  
the VCR.  
 
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.  
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  
Manual tracking adjustment  
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 again to reactivate automatic  
tracking.  
The VCR turns on, and the counter  
is reset, automatically.  
2 Select recording channel  
CH 001  
Press CH/+ or the Number keys on  
the Remote [CH/+ on the VCR].  
Playing back tape repeatedly  
If you connect the TV and the VCR  
only using the RF connection, press  
TV/VCR on the Remote so that the  
Auto Repeat Play  
MENU  
CLOCK SET  
TIMER REC SET  
AUTO REPEAT  
CH SET UP  
SAP  
Access Menu screen  
1
VCR mode indicator lights on the display panel, to view the  
program to be recorded.  
Press MENU on the Remote.  
Press SET /+ to select AUTO  
REPEAT.  
ON OFF  
ON OFF  
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE  
NO NOISE BACKGROUND  
Set tape speed  
3
ON OFF  
Press SP/EP.  
+//ENTER/MENU⟩  
MENU  
CLOCK SET  
TIMER REC SET  
AUTO REPEAT  
CH SET UP  
SAP  
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE  
NO NOISE BACKGROUND  
Select ON/OFF  
Press ENTER to select ONor  
OFF.  
Press MENU to return to normal  
screen.  
2
3
00 : 00 : 00 SP  
ON OFF  
ON OFF  
4
Start recording  
CH 110  
ON OFF  
On the VCR, press REC. Or on the  
+//ENTER/MENU⟩  
Remote, while holding REC, press  
PLAY ( ).  
Start Auto Repeat Play  
Press PLAY. The tape will play  
over and over until the repeat  
mode is canceled.  
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.  
 
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
1
CLOCK SET  
TIMER REC SET  
AUTO REPEAT  
CH SET UP  
SAP  
CH 125  
Check the TIMER REC SET”  
option is selected, then press  
ENTER.  
ON OFF  
ON OFF  
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE  
NO NOISE BACKGROUND  
ON OFF  
+//ENTER/MENU⟩  
Press SET /+ to select one of  
the program lines, then press  
ENTER.  
2
DATE START  
END  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
CH  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
OTR 0 : 30  
CH 125  
Press REC on the VCR or while  
holding REC, press PLAY ( ) on  
4
Press SET /+ to select the  
date, then press ENTER.  
3
4
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.  
+ –  
/
/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
Set the start time, end time,  
channel and tape speed as in  
step 3.  
DATE  
START END  
CH  
---  
26(SU)  
-
-:-- -:--  
------ -:-- -:-- ---  
------ -:-- -:-- ---  
------ -:-- -:-- ---  
------ -:-- -:-- ---  
------ -:-- -:-- ---  
------ -:-- -:-- ---  
------ -:-- -:-- ---  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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  
NORMAL REC  
0:30  
once  
To enter other programs,  
repeat step 2 through 4. Or,  
press MENU twice to return  
to the normal screen.  
5
6
twice  
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  
Press TIMER on the Remote.  
The power will go off, the  
TIMER REC indicator ( ) will  
light and the VCR stands by  
for recording.  
4:00  
5:00  
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 VCR mode 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 TVs input mode from AV to TV.  
Then, select the channel you want to watch, on the TV.  
 
Timer Recordings –  
TO CORRECT THE SETTINGS  
IF THE PROGRAM OVERLAPS ANOTHER  
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, 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  
TIMER REC SEToption in the  
MENU. Then press ENTER to  
display the timer program list.  
Press MENU twice to return to  
the normal screen.  
DATE START  
END  
CH  
(
)
26 WE 11:00PM 11:30PM 125 EP  
– – – – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
+ –  
/
/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
TO CANCEL A PROGRAM  
Press the SET /+ to select the  
TIMER REC SEToption in the  
MENU. Then press SET /+ to  
select the unnecessary program,  
and press CANCEL to cancel the  
program.  
DATE START  
END  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
CH  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
+ –  
/
/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
 
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.  
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 on the Remote SET /+  
to select SAPoption.  
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  
STEREO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK  
Press MENU to return to  
normal screen.  
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:  
Its 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.  
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  
VCRs 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.  
 
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.  
A TV program selected by the  
VCR does not appear in color.  
Set the TV/CATV menu option to select TV  
or CATV mode.  
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.  
Reset the present time.  
Set the start/end time.  
The recording start/end time is not set  
correctly.  
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.  
Replace the batteries.  
Insert correctly.  
The +, polarity of the batteries are  
not inserted 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.  
 
Specifications  
GENERAL  
:
AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
Power requirement  
Power consumption  
Power on  
:
:
9 W  
1.7 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 (14-3/16" x 3-3/4" x 8-13/16")  
3.2 kg (7.1 lbs)  
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 213  
Channels 1469  
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. 5 sec.  
Program capacity  
Memory backup for timer  
ACCESSORIES  
:
RF cable (F-type), Infrared remote control unit, AAAbattery x 2  
Provided accessories  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified otherwise.  
E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.  
 
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, please call 1-  
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  
Dont service the product yourself.  
ACCESSORIES  
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 Owners 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  
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.  
1700 Valley Road  
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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