JVC SR-VD400US Instruction Manual

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  • JVC SR-VD400US | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    D-VHS DIGITAL RECORDER SR-VD400U REMOTE CODE A/B/C/D TV/VCR POWER VCR CABLE TV /DBS PROGRAM PROG.CHECK TIMER START STOP DATE TV/VCR CH . , ? ABC GHI DBS JKL DAILY PQRS C. RESET CANCEL TUV AUX DEF SUBTITLE MNO WEEKLY WXYZ REC LINK REC SPEED ENTER SKIP SEARCH PLAY REW
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    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 operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying problems must be considered and the local rules
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    servicing. ATTENTION: Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please read all the safety and operating instructions with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
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    shock or other hazards. 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. HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL ● The Index on pages 81 - 88 lists frequently-used
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    VCR instructions that are provided with the cleaning tape. If you still do not get a clear picture after using a cleaning tape: ● The heads may be worn. Contact your nearest JVC dealer. ● During VHS playback, if there is a tracking problem, the picture may appear fuzzy. Adjust the tracking manually
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    RECORDING 34 VCR Plus+® Timer Programing 34 Changing VCR Plus+ Setting 36 Express Timer Programing 38 Checking program settings 40 Canceling or changing program settings 40 PRO HD Setting 72 Changing Remote Control Code 73 TROUBLESHOOTING 74 Error Codes and Messages 80 Questions
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    Wait until the clock time is displayed on the front display panel before turning on the VCR.) 5 Final preparation for use Turn on the VCR. ● You can now perform basic playback (੬ pg. 21) or basic recording (੬ pg. 26). NOTES: ● Your TV must have audio/video input connector for the connection to the
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    ) TV RF Cable (supplied) TV NOTES: ● To make the most of the Super VHS picture performance we recommend that you use the supplied S-VIDEO cable to connect your VCR to a TV with an S-VIDEO input connector. ● To operate the VCR with your TV using the S-VIDEO connection, set your TV to the AV
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    ● Poor antenna or cable signal may prevent the VCR from receiving the Auto clock setting data from a PBS channel. If this function is taking a considerable amount of time, it may be necessary to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set procedure (੬ pg. 12). What to do if Plug & Play setting failed
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    select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to "VCR". VCR CABLE TV /DBS 1 7 2 - 6 INITIAL SETTINGS UP INITIAL SET UP GUIDE CHANNEL OTHER "INITIAL SET UP", then press fi 2 or OK. Press @ # to move the arrow to AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL CLOCK SET AUTO CLOCK
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    SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP CLOCK SET GUIDE CHANNEL OTHER AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL CLOCK SET AUTO CLOCK ON MENU EXIT OK SELECT WITH . * Auto Daylight Saving Time This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR's clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time. With Auto
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    12 EN VCR CABLE TV /DBS 8 3 - 7 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Setting clock manually - Manual Clock Set First follow steps 1 to 2 on page 10, then go to the following steps. 3 Access Manual Clock Set screen Press %fi to move the arrow to "MANUAL CLOCK SET", then press OK. 4 Set time Press @ #
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    DBS selector on the Remote to "VCR". VCR CABLE TV /DBS 1 4 2 3 EN 13 Setting channels automatically - Auto Channel Set Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting. If you want to add or delete channels, use Manual Channel Set (੬ pg. 14). 1 Access
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    14 EN VCR CABLE TV /DBS 4 1 5 2 - 4 Setting channels manually - Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually. 1 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU. 2 1Access Tuner Set Up screen Press @ # to move the arrow to "TUNER SET 2 UP", then press fi or
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    video cable between the AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio/video output connectors on the cable box. NOTE: When connecting your cable box, refer to its instruction manual. 4 Connect Controller to VCR Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX Controller connector on the rear
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    ; otherwise, the Controller cannot work correctly. 1 Turn on cable box Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable box. 2 Access Main Menu screen on VCR Press MENU. 3 Access Cable Set Up screen 1 Press @ # to move FUNCTION SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP the arrow to TUNER SET
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    the VCR's clock has not been set (with AUTO CLOCK set to ON) "CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY" VCR. ● The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the Controller during timer recording before the scheduled start time of timer recording. ● If the VCR's memory backup expires because of a
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    change the DBS receiver channels during VCR Plus+ timer recording. (You can also use "Satellite Auto Recording" (੬ pg. 64) if your VCR and the audio/video output connectors on the DBS receiver. NOTE: When connecting your DBS receiver, refer to its instruction manual. 4 Connect Controller to VCR
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    CH". Your selection depends on how your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR. FUNCTION SET UP TUNER SET UP DBS SET UP INITIAL SET UP INPUT KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS [OK] ● If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR's ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear panel Press @ # until the channel number
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    use "Satellite Auto Recording" (੬ pg. 64). ● The VCR can only change the satellite channel through the Controller during timer recording. ● If your the scheduled start time of timer recording. ● For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722
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    can play back tapes that have been recorded in D-VHS (MTP), S-VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS formats. ● When playing back a tape, this VCR automatically identifies the recording format (D-VHS, S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS). ● When you play back a tape recorded on this VCR, you can use the Video Navigation function
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    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". B IN F-1 + BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) ( 7/0 ) on the front panel. C NOTE: For a cassette recorded in D-VHS mode, Repeat Playback is not possible if the cassette was
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    press CHANNEL + or - on the VCR (or TV/VCR CH + or - on the Remote) to adjust tracking. 1 Activate manual tracking Press CHANNEL + and - on stereo sound or SAP sound is recorded, press A. MONITOR on the Remote. Each time you press the button, sound changes as follows: S-VHS/VHS L R L R MIX
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    Other Useful functions for playback (S-VHS/VHS only) You can also use the following functions for playback. ● Video Calibration (੬ pg. 56) 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 highestpossible
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    up when playing back a D-Theater tape. * D-Theater is a technical specification based on D-VHS standards that was developed for HD content. Commercial D-Theater titles can only be played back on D-VHS digital recorders bearing the D-Theater logo. Title Section Chapter Navigation TAPE TITLE: WORLD
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    Video Navigation function, the date and clock must be set correctly. IN F-1 VCR CABLE TV /DBS 2 -b REW (1) 4 + 4 STOP/EJECT (7/0) POWER 2 -a 3 FF ( ) PAUSE (8) STOP (7) 1 D-VHS Recording 1 Load a D-VHS cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape
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    61). NOTES: ● The D-VHS (MTP), S-VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS mode recordings are possible with this VCR. ● To record in the D-VHS mode, use a D-VHS cassette. ● To record in the S-VHS/VHS mode, you can use a D-VHS, S-VHS or VHS cassette. To record in S-VHS mode on D-VHS tapes: Press D-VHS to turn off the
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    . Each time you press the button, the front display panel shows the channel number, clock time, and the recording speed in sequence. Channel No. Clock Time Recording Speed ● To display the VCR status including the time counter, the channel number and the clock time on the TV screen, see "Showing
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    TV screen. ● For more detailed information about the on-screen display, see page 87. 1 Display VCR status on TV screen During recording or recording pause, press OSD on the Remote. D-VHS INDEX -9 B E D-VHS STD L R 12:00 AM HD CH 123 SAP STEREO All indications corresponding to the current
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    program is accompanied by SAP sound. ● S-VHS Recording Mode (੬ pg. 60) This VCR allows you to record on a D-VHS and S-VHS tape with VHS picture quality. ● S-VHS ET (੬ pg. 61) This function allows you to record on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be played
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    VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to "VCR". VCR CABLE TV /DBS A A PLAY (3) 4 4 EN 31 With this VCR in LS5 mode. The high-speed picture search speed of the S-VHS/VHS recording is 11 times normal playback speed in SP mode, 31 times
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    . ● Manual tracking is possible during still picture playback. During still picture playback, simply press CHANNEL + or - on the VCR (or TV/VCR CH + or - on the Remote) to adjust tracking. C Viewing still picture frame by frame - Frame-by-Frame Playback (S-VHS/VHS only) 1
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    TV /DBS TV/VCR CH +/- PLAY (3) PAUSE (8) EN 33 D Viewing slow motion picture - Slow Motion Playback (S-VHS/VHS only) During normal ( 3 ). NOTES: • Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback. During slow motion playback, simply press CHANNEL + or - on the VCR (or TV/VCR CH + or - on
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    when programing timer recording settings. Simply key in the PlusCode number for the TV broadcast you wish to record and the VCR's timer will be PRESS [+/-] TO SET EXPRESS PROGRAMMING Then; If the Guide Channel Set screen appears - go to step 4. If the VCR Plus+ Program screen appears - go to step 5.
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    to change the settings; START +/-, STOP +/-, DATE +/-, TV/VCR CH +/-. ● To timer-record daily or weekly serials, press DAILY (number "8") or WEEKLY (number correct guide channel number for that station. (੬ pg. 36, "Changing VCR Plus+ Setting") NOTES: ● Even if a power failure occurs, the VCR keeps
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    that station. To ensure that VCR Plus+ timer recording operates correctly, it is necessary to set the VCR Plus+ "Guide Channel Set" for each station. Read the following information carefully. VCR Plus+ guide channel matching The VCR Plus+ programing system assigns a VCR Plus+ guide channel to the TV
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    WNJU(Ind.) shown in the TV listing. ● If you receive your channels with a FUNCTION SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP CLOCK SET GUIDE CHANNEL OTHER GUIDE CH 6 VCR CH - - cable box and if you have properly MENU OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS EXIT SELECT THEN PRESS [OK] set your Controller
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    the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to "VCR". POWER 1 IN F-1 + TIMER ( ) VCR CABLE TV /DBS 2 3 - 7 DBS DAILY POWER 0 TIMER ( ) 8 WEEKLY 9 TIMER RECORDING (cont.) You can directly program the VCR's timer to record up to 24 broadcasts, as far as a year
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    SPEED,7=DBS, 8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLY] THEN PRESS "CONFIRM" channel number indication (SOURCE). TV :To timer-record a regular TV broadcast received on the VCR. CATV :To timer-record a cable TV broadcast received on the VCR, or through a cable box (unless "INPUT CH" is set to "OFF" on Cable Set Up
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    ● To return to the normal screen, press PROG. CHECK. TIMER RECORDING (cont.) B Canceling or changing program settings 1 Access Program screen change a program, press the appropriate button: START+/-, STOP+/-, DATE+/-, TV/VCR CH+/-, DAILY (number "8"), WEEKLY (number "9") and/or REC SPEED, then
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    to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode. ● Auto SP = EP Timer (S-VHS/VHS only) (੬ pg. 59) If there is not enough tape to record the entire broadcast for recording in SP mode, the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording. This feature is especially handy when
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    on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to "VCR". POWER 1 2 STOP/EJECT (7/0) IN F-1 VCR CABLE TV /DBS + REW ( ) FF ( ) POWER PRO HD SYSTEM This PRO HD system can perform playback of the D-VHS tape recorded by the MPEG2-TS signal. This VCR can check the tape condition during
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    playback the tape on which the password was set up. This VCR can check the tape condition during playback (and recording), and realizes the best possible pictures. POWER 1 2 STOP/EJECT (7/0) IN F-1 + REW ( ) FF ( ) VCR CABLE TV /DBS 3 CANCEL REW(1) 3 2 FF(¡) 3 NOTES: ● Press CANCEL, when you
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    information in this VCR's memory, you must record each program for over the minimum recording time; 5 min for the D-VHS (HS) mode, 10 min for the D-VHS (STD) mode, 30 min for the D-VHS (LS3) mode, 50 min for the D-VHS (LS5) mode, 5 min for the S-VHS/VHS (SP) mode and 15 min for S-VHS/VHS (EP) mode
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    "BLANK" appears for non-recorded part, the part whose information has been deleted manually (੬ pg. 54), or the part where new program has been recorded. EN 45 A Deactivating !" appears on the TV screen. If the VCR does not recognize the tape number of the loaded cassette, "UNRECOGNIZED TAPE NUMBER!" appears
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    TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to "VCR". VCR CABLE TV /DBS VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) You can find a tape you want using Video Navigation. You have four methods to find tapes; by tape number, by program title, by category, by recording date, and by tape remaining time. A Finding by tape number
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    B Finding by program title Use the Remote to do the following operations. 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 44, then go to the following steps 2 Access title screen Press @ # to move the arrow to "TITLE", then press OK. Navigation SEARCH LIBRARY TAPE NUMBER TITLE BLANK CATEGORY NAVI. SET UP
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    48 EN VCR CABLE TV /DBS D -4 E -1 D -2,3 E -2-4,6 VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) D Finding by recording date Use the Remote to do the "DATE", then press OK. The list screen appears, being sorted by the recording date. Navigation SEARCH LIBRARY TAPE NUMBER TITLE BLANK CATEGORY NAVI. SET UP DATE
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    Navigation SEARCH LIBRARY BLANK NAVI. SET UP BLANK SPACE LIST RECORDING CONDITION RECORDING MODE LS3 BLANK TIME 2:00 EXIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW # to move the arrow to "STOP", then press OK. ● The VCR will start Navigation SEARCH LIBRARY BLANK SPACE LIST 10:00 LS5 BLANK 0003 10
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    the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to "VCR". VCR CABLE TV /DBS A -6 Number keys CANCEL A -1,7 A -2-6 VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) When you record a TV program on this VCR, the VCR automatically records the recording start time, date, and channel in each program
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    title. • For entering the characters as the title, refer to "How to enter the characters and symbols" on the right column. (In this example, enter 2 "JVC NEWS".) Press %fi @ # to move the arrow to "ENTER", then press OK. 7 Return to normal screen Press NAVI. EN 51 How to enter the characters
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    the 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 2 NEWS".) Press %fi @ # to move the arrow to "ENTER", then press OK. 6 Return to normal screen Press NAVI. When you want to change the program
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    VCR CABLE TV /DBS B -5 B -2,6 C -2,7 D -5 B -3-5 C -3-6 D -2-4 EN 53 D 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
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    OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS NAVI SELECT THEN PRESS [OK] VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) F Checking memory You can check the amount of recorded information in the VCR's memory. 1 Access Video Navigation screen Press NAVI. 2 Access Navigation Set Up screen Press %fi @ # to move the arrow to "NAVI. SET
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    the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to "VCR". VCR CABLE TV /DBS 1 6 BACK 2 - 5 EN 55 You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set Up screens by following the procedure described
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    [VIDEO FUNCTION] * The default setting is bold in the table below. Ⅵ V. CALIBRATION (S-VHS/VHS only) ON OFF 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. This takes place
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    there are two DV audio channels (48kHz): Because there are only two channels, those two channels are recorded regardless of the DV sound setting. Ⅵ OPTICAL OUT Dolby D 2CH-PCM STREAM This VCR can send the Dolby Digital bitstream or PCM Audio to external devices. When you play back a tape including
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    signals via i.LINK connector or playing back a D-VHS tape containing a recording of an HD (High Definition) signal: 720to1080: NO CONV.: sure to select the correct terminal; otherwise, you may fail in recording (editing) on this VCR. You have to select which terminal - either VIDEO (composite)
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    recognized. As a result, it is not possible to record a program using the digital tuner's* timer function. In addition the device does not pass along data if it is in a branched connection. * For details of a digital tuner, refer to the instruction manual of the digital tuner. NOTE: It takes some
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    to "A" when you use this function. (੬ pg. 73). ● Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. Refer to the TV's instruction manual when making this connection. AV COMPU LINK Television This VCR CABLE BOX REMOTE PAUSE/ AV COMPULINK OUT Y PB/CB S VIDEO PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
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    will not improves even if the S-VHS ET function is used. Check the recording quality before you start important recordings. ● You can play back S-VHS ET recordings on most of S-VHS VCRs and of VHS VCR equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function. (Notice some VCRs are not compatible with this
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    VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to "VCR". VCR CABLE TV /DBS 1 5 2 - 4 ATTENTION If the i.LINK setting does not work, press D-VHS UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP CLOCK SET GUIDE CHANNEL OTHER JLIP ID LINC RESET NUMBER 1 AUTO
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    device power is off. For details, refer to the instruction manual for the connected device. Furthermore, data is not passed along by this VCR when "POWER SAVE" is set to "ON" on this VCR (੬ pg. 59) and the VCR is turned off. ● The maximum data transfer speed supported by the i.LINK connector on this
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    one to use (੬ pg. 58). VCR CABLE TV /DBS 4 3 OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) 1 Set timer program on DBS receiver • For timer programing method, refer to the manual supplied with the DBS receiver. 2 Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact. 3 Set recording speed Press REC SPEED to
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    1 to 99. To change the JLIP ID number of this VCR, follow the procedure below. 1 Access Main Menu screen Press SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP CLOCK SET GUIDE CHANNEL OTHER JLIP ID LINC RESET NUMBER 1 AUTO MENU JVC dealer. U.S. customers can contact JVC directly toll free at 1-800-2525722.
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    set "LINC" to "OFF" (੬ pg. 62). ● If the 44.1 kHz PCM audio signal is input via DV connector, recording cannnot be performed properly. EDITING This VCR supports the copy protection technologies of DTLA (Digital Transmission Licensing Administrator). These technologies are admitted by DTLA (Digital
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    data processing method. ● Connection with certain product(s) may not be supported. (੬ "ATTENTION" on the back cover.) 2 Load a cassette Insert the cassette to be recorded on into this VCR (for recording). 3 Select input location on this VCR On the front panel: Press CHANNEL +/- to select "I-1 etc
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    on S-VHS VCRs. EDITING (cont.) B You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR. Ex. When using this VCR as the recording VCR This VCR (for recording) 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
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    Analog D-VHS input S-VHS/VHS Selectable Recording Speed (Recording device: This VCR) HS, the same time. To use a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC 1camcorder Access the "ADDITIONAL" screen (੬ pg. 59), then , refer to the camcorder's instruction 2 manual. Engage the VCR's recording pause mode. NOTES: ●
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    the remote control functions of the listed TVs. You can control a JVC TV without setting a brand code. 1 Turn on the TV Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its Remote. 2 Set remote operation mode Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector to "TV". 3 Set TV brand code
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    on the cable box or its Remote. 2 Set remote operation mode Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector to "CABLE/ DBS". 3 Enter cable box brand code batteries. 4 Operate cable box Press one of the following buttons: POWER, TV/ VCR CH +/-, and Number keys. ● For some brands, you must press ENTER after having
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    the Number keys to enter a channel number. ● To change the DBS receiver's channels, press TV/VCR CH +/- or the Number keys. ● To operate the VCR, set the VCR/TV/CABLE/ DBS selector back to "VCR". DBS BRAND NAME JVC (DISH Network) ECHOSTAR (DISH Network) SONY (DSS) RCA (DSS) BRAND CODE 51 51 41 40
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    remote control code. Before changing the code, set "POWER SAVE" to "OFF" (੬ pg. 59). EN 73 The Remote is capable of controlling four JVC video recorders independently. Each of VCRs can respond to one of four codes (A, B, C or D). This Remote control is preset to send A code signals because your
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair. POWER SYMPTOM 1. The power will not come on. 2. The clock works, but the VCR
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    appears on the front display panel. Re-perform the set-up procedures. Make sure you have compensated for guide channel and VCR or cable box channel number mismatches (੬ pg. 36). Timer programing cannot be performed when timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes. Load a cassette with the
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    76 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) 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
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    , fastforward the tape up to its end, eject it, and try it again. It is impossible to search the desired program which is not recorded on this VCR using Video Navigation. Check the remaining memory (੬ pg. 54). If it is full, delete unnecessary Video Navigation information (੬ pg. 53, 54). Check the
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    TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) OTHER PROBLEMS resume recording. Reset the correct brand codes (੬ pg. 70 - 72 ). Select a different host channel during Semiauto Clock Set (੬ pg. 11), or perform Manual Clock contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur. ATTENTION This VCR contains microcomputers.
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    sound is distorted • When recording from a camcorder connected to this VCR with the i.LINK cable, the image or sound may be distorted. If this occurs, insert a D-VHS cassette in the VCR and turn off and on the VCR, then start recording again. If the problem is not fixed, record using the audio/video
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    back a tape containing an invalid D-VHS recording. 300 CAN NOT DECODE VIDEO OR AUDIO ● A signal format that is not supported by this VCR was input. USE SET TOP BOX the VCR down-converts to 480i mode for output. * For details of a digital tuner, refer to the instruction manual of the digital tuner
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    after . . . 5. .m. i.n.u.te. s Q. What happens if the tape reaches its end during recording? A. The VCR stops, then " " and "#" blink on the front display panel. TIMER RECORDING Q. " " and "‰" remain lit on the front display panel. Is there a problem? A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer
  • JVC SR-VD400US | Instruction Manual - Page 82
    the means to record all of these digital signals while supporting playback of the extensive VHS library of analog tapes, D-VHS was developed. This VCR is equipped with 57). Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
  • JVC SR-VD400US | Instruction Manual - Page 83
    87 Time counter 22, 87 Time zone selection 11 Timer recording Canceling 40 Changing 40 Checking 40 Express 38 Guide channel setting 36 Overlap 41 VCR Plus+ 34 Tracking 23 Troubleshooting 74 Tuner setting Adding channels 14 Auto Channel Set 13 Manual Channel Set 14 Skipping channels 14 TV OUTPUT 1 58
  • JVC SR-VD400US | Instruction Manual - Page 84
    1 23 4 S-VIDEO VIDEO MENU (MONO) L-AUDIO-R IN F-1 POWER INDEX (cont.) 5 67 8 D-THEATER - CHANNEL + + STOP/ EJECT REC PAUSE PLAY REW FF D-VHS 9 0!@#$ 1 S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors (F-1) : ੬ pg. 68 2 POWER button : ੬ pg. 21, 27 3 TIMER ‰ button : ੬ pg. 35, 39, 40 4 Cassette
  • JVC SR-VD400US | Instruction Manual - Page 85
    DOLBY DIGITAL D THEATER REGION 1 78 9 0 !@ # 1 AC power cord : ੬ 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 : ੬ pg. 65 4 Component video output connectors
  • JVC SR-VD400US | Instruction Manual - Page 86
    86 EN Front display panel 1 2 34 5 INDEX (cont.) 67 1 Channel and auxiliary input ("L-1", "L-2", "F-1" and "I-1" etc.) Clock time : ੬ pg. 28 2 Timer mode indicator : ੬ pg. 35, 39 3 Record mode indicator : ੬ pg. 26 - 28 4 Play mode indicator : ੬ pg. 21, 22 5 D-Theater indicator : ੬ pg. 25 6 D-
  • JVC SR-VD400US | Instruction Manual - Page 87
    VHS INDEX -9 B E D-VHS STD L R 12:59 AM D-VHS JVC DH40000 HD CH 123 SAP OFF CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 1 Cassette indication 2 Cassette type indication : ੬ pg. 26 3 Index no. indication : ੬ pg. 24 4 VCR estimate. 7 Recording mode indication : ੬ pg. 26, 27 Recording speed indication 8 Image format (HD/SD)
  • JVC SR-VD400US | Instruction Manual - Page 88
    pg. 70 q POWER button : ੬ pg. 21, 27 w PROG. CHECK button : ੬ pg. 40 e TIMER ‰ button : ੬ pg. 35, 39, 40 r DATE +/- button : ੬ pg. 35, 38 t TV/VCR CH +/- buttons : ੬ pg. 26, 38, 70 - 72 y REC LINK button : ੬ pg. 64 u SUBTITLE button : ੬ pg. 25 i REC SPEED button : ੬ pg. 26, 27 o WEEKLY button : ੬ pg
  • JVC SR-VD400US | Instruction Manual - Page 89
    mode) Interface : IEEE1394 compliant DTCP digital copy protection compatible VIDEO/AUDIO (S-VHS/VHS) Format Signal system Recording/ Playback system Signal-to-noise ratio Frequency range Normal audio Hi-Fi audio : S-VHS/VHS NTSC standard : NTSC-type color signal and EIA monochrome signal, 525
  • JVC SR-VD400US | Instruction Manual - Page 90
    call 1-800-537-5722 for your nearest authorized servicer or visit our website at www.JVC.com. Remember to 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
  • JVC SR-VD400US | Instruction Manual - Page 91
    sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center 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 DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING
  • JVC SR-VD400US | Instruction Manual - Page 92
    SR-VD400U ATTENTION ● JVC EXPRESSLY STD 1394A-2000; 1394 INTERFACE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE FOR D-VHS VERSION 1.00 AND DTCP (DIGITAL TRANSMISSION CONTENT PROTECTION NONCONFORMING OR NON-COMPATIBLE MANNER WITH THIS PRODUCT, MAY NOT BE SUPPORTED AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT.
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D-VHS DIGITAL RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
LPT0789-001B
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.
MTP
NTSC