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and Serial No. Model No. Serial No. RESET CANCEL TUV AUX DEF SUBTITLE MNO WEEKLY WXYZ REC LINK REC SPEED ENTER SKIP SEARCH PLAY REW FF REC STOP PAUSE MENU NAVI BACKK TV VOL ENTER OSD A.MONITOR DI S PLAY MTP NTSC INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. LPT0789-001B 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 . , ? which are located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. ABC GHI DBS JKL DAILY PQRS C.
and Serial No. Model No. Serial No. RESET CANCEL TUV AUX DEF SUBTITLE MNO WEEKLY WXYZ REC LINK REC SPEED ENTER SKIP SEARCH PLAY REW FF REC STOP PAUSE MENU NAVI BACKK TV VOL ENTER OSD A.MONITOR DI S PLAY MTP NTSC INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. LPT0789-001B 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 . , ? which are located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. ABC GHI DBS JKL DAILY PQRS C.
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...a new digital memory system that it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on all sides to allow for digital video. Ⅲ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are designed to operate...provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in particular, specifies that require storage for HD content. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for purchasing the JVC D-VHS video cassette recorder. All rights reserved.
...a new digital memory system that it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on all sides to allow for digital video. Ⅲ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are designed to operate...provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in particular, specifies that require storage for HD content. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for purchasing the JVC D-VHS video cassette recorder. All rights reserved.
Instruction Manual
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... not get dirty in the following precautions may result in a dusty environment ● flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes ● continuous usage 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" (੬ pg. 45). ● ...sunlight. ... If this equipment, fire or electric shock may cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to vibration. 2. Contact your nearest JVC dealer. ● During VHS playback, if there is unstable or subject to a blue back display.
... not get dirty in the following precautions may result in a dusty environment ● flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes ● continuous usage 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" (੬ pg. 45). ● ...sunlight. ... If this equipment, fire or electric shock may cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to vibration. 2. Contact your nearest JVC dealer. ● During VHS playback, if there is unstable or subject to a blue back display.
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...Slow Motion Playback 33 CONTENTS TIMER 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 SYSTEM 42 Playback 42 VIDEO NAVIGATION...and answers 81 INDEX 82 Glossary 82 List of recordings - Tracking Adjustments 23 Selecting monitor sound - Auto Channel Set 13 Setting channels manually - Skip Back 24 Basic Recording 26 D-VHS Recording 26 S-VHS/VHS Recording 27 Basic Recording Features 28 Changing display information 28 Specifying...
...Slow Motion Playback 33 CONTENTS TIMER 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 SYSTEM 42 Playback 42 VIDEO NAVIGATION...and answers 81 INDEX 82 Glossary 82 List of recordings - Tracking Adjustments 23 Selecting monitor sound - Auto Channel Set 13 Setting channels manually - Skip Back 24 Basic Recording 26 D-VHS Recording 26 S-VHS/VHS Recording 27 Basic Recording Features 28 Changing display information 28 Specifying...
Instruction Manual
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Connect the S-Video cable between the S VIDEO OUT terminal on the rear of the Super VHS picture performance we recommend that you use the TV/VCR button on the VCR's Remote to set your TV to the AV mode (੬ pg. ...
Connect the S-Video cable between the S VIDEO OUT terminal on the rear of the Super VHS picture performance we recommend that you use the TV/VCR button on the VCR's Remote to set your TV to the AV mode (੬ pg. ...
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...● This VCR 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 the front of the cassette is facing you use the .... Do not apply too much pressure when inserting. ● The VCR turns on the TV screen when you play back a program recorded in the S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS mode). To turn off . If the tape number is found, it is not running . ● You can use the Video ...
...● This VCR 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 the front of the cassette is facing you use the .... Do not apply too much pressure when inserting. ● The VCR turns on the TV screen when you play back a program recorded in the S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS mode). To turn off . If the tape number is found, it is not running . ● You can use the Video ...
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... a few seconds for more than 5 seconds. Repeat Playback You can play indicator ( # ) on the front panel. C NOTE: For a cassette recorded in D-VHS mode, Repeat Playback is inserted. 22 EN Basic Playback Features ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the... " in relation to be played back 50 times. B D RESET on the screen in LS3 or LS5 mode. B IN F-1 + BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) A Checking tape position The tape position indicator appears on the Remote. To reset the time counter, press C. While playing back a tape, press...
... a few seconds for more than 5 seconds. Repeat Playback You can play indicator ( # ) on the front panel. C NOTE: For a cassette recorded in D-VHS mode, Repeat Playback is inserted. 22 EN Basic Playback Features ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the... " in relation to be played back 50 times. B D RESET on the screen in LS3 or LS5 mode. B IN F-1 + BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) A Checking tape position The tape position indicator appears on the Remote. To reset the time counter, press C. While playing back a tape, press...
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Whenever you press the button, sound changes as follows: S-VHS/VHS L R L R MIX NORMAL L R : Normally select this setting. on the right Hi-Fi channel is recorded, press A. R : Sound on the Remote) to adjust tracking. 1 Activate manual tracking Press CHANNEL + and - MIX: Both sounds on... playback, use the manual tracking following the procedures below. ● You can select the desired monitor sound. on the front panel at the same time. D-VHS L R L R L R : Normally select this. While playing back a tape on the TV screen Press CHANNEL + or -. ● Press it briefly ...
Whenever you press the button, sound changes as follows: S-VHS/VHS L R L R MIX NORMAL L R : Normally select this setting. on the right Hi-Fi channel is recorded, press A. R : Sound on the Remote) to adjust tracking. 1 Activate manual tracking Press CHANNEL + and - MIX: Both sounds on... playback, use the manual tracking following the procedures below. ● You can select the desired monitor sound. on the front panel at the same time. D-VHS L R L R L R : Normally select this. While playing back a tape on the TV screen Press CHANNEL + or -. ● Press it briefly ...
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...4 or ¢ on the Remote. 2 Access distant code To access a recording of each recording. Each press initiates a 30-second period of recordings - a- b- NOTE: An index code is set to find and automatically play back a D-VHS tape recorded in stop mode. Skip Search You can skip back (view at high speed) ...wanted portions of the 2nd next on the Remote once to "ON", this VCR, index codes are placed on the tape when recording is skipped, normal playback resumes ...
...4 or ¢ on the Remote. 2 Access distant code To access a recording of each recording. Each press initiates a 30-second period of recordings - a- b- NOTE: An index code is set to find and automatically play back a D-VHS tape recorded in stop mode. Skip Search You can skip back (view at high speed) ...wanted portions of the 2nd next on the Remote once to "ON", this VCR, index codes are placed on the tape when recording is skipped, normal playback resumes ...
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... ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS [OK] Chapter Some D-Theater tapes or D-VHS tapes may contain the multiple programs, angles, sounds or subtitles. If a tape contains them, the icons appear on D-VHS digital recorders bearing the D-Theater logo. Select the desired program or angle with the... 2 3. STEREO 2. MONITOR on the Remote to select the desired sound. ● It is impossible to read the Video Navigation screen for HD content. Program Selection Sound Selection PROG. 1 PROG. 2 During normal playback, press TV/VCR CH +/- Commercial D-Theater titles can only be played...
... ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS [OK] Chapter Some D-Theater tapes or D-VHS tapes may contain the multiple programs, angles, sounds or subtitles. If a tape contains them, the icons appear on D-VHS digital recorders bearing the D-Theater logo. Select the desired program or angle with the... 2 3. STEREO 2. MONITOR on the Remote to select the desired sound. ● It is impossible to read the Video Navigation screen for HD content. Program Selection Sound Selection PROG. 1 PROG. 2 During normal playback, press TV/VCR CH +/- Commercial D-Theater titles can only be played...
Instruction Manual
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... are also automatically stored in STD mode, with picture quality that every tape recorded on a tape. To record for five times longer than S-VHS. POWER 1 2 BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) This VCR can check the tape condition during recording (and playback), and realizes the best possible pictures. IN F-1 VCR CABLE TV /DBS 2 -b REW (1) 4 + 4 STOP/EJECT...
... are also automatically stored in STD mode, with picture quality that every tape recorded on a tape. To record for five times longer than S-VHS. POWER 1 2 BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) This VCR can check the tape condition during recording (and playback), and realizes the best possible pictures. IN F-1 VCR CABLE TV /DBS 2 -b REW (1) 4 + 4 STOP/EJECT...
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... running ) Press REW ( 1 ). Compatibility Of Cassettes And Recording Mode Cassette D-VHS S-VHS VHS Recording Mode D-VHS S-VHS VHS Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes* Yes * To record on the VHS cassette with S-VHS quality, use a D-VHS cassette. ● To record in VHS mode on the front panel. NOTES: ● The D-VHS (MTP), S-VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS mode recordings are possible with adhesive tape before inserting the...
... running ) Press REW ( 1 ). Compatibility Of Cassettes And Recording Mode Cassette D-VHS S-VHS VHS Recording Mode D-VHS S-VHS VHS Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes* Yes * To record on the VHS cassette with S-VHS quality, use a D-VHS cassette. ● To record in VHS mode on the front panel. NOTES: ● The D-VHS (MTP), S-VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS mode recordings are possible with adhesive tape before inserting the...
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However, on -screen display Press OSD again. 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 VCR status are not recorded. 2 Exit on -screen display does not appear when the input location is selected and no broadcast. The time counter... ● 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 screen indicating the elapsed time. ● The indications are displayed for viewing Select the channel you ...
However, on -screen display Press OSD again. 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 VCR status are not recorded. 2 Exit on -screen display does not appear when the input location is selected and no broadcast. The time counter... ● 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 screen indicating the elapsed time. ● The indications are displayed for viewing Select the channel you ...
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.... ● The "SAP" indication appears on the screen for recording. ● Video Calibration (S-VHS/VHS only) (੬ pg. 56) When this function 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...
.... ● The "SAP" indication appears on the screen for recording. ● Video Calibration (S-VHS/VHS only) (੬ pg. 56) When this function 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...
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... rapidly - To do forward picture search, press ¢ repeatedly. To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ). The high-speed picture search speed of the S-VHS/VHS recording is 11 times normal playback speed in SP mode, 31 times in EP mode. ● The picture may be distorted at the part where the... normal playback or still picture playback. NOTES: ● The high-speed picture search speed of picture search. You can change the speed of the D-VHS recording is 6 times normal playback speed in HS mode, 12 times in STD mode, 36 times in LS3 mode, 60 times in LS5 mode. How...
... rapidly - To do forward picture search, press ¢ repeatedly. To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ). The high-speed picture search speed of the S-VHS/VHS recording is 11 times normal playback speed in SP mode, 31 times in EP mode. ● The picture may be distorted at the part where the... normal playback or still picture playback. NOTES: ● The high-speed picture search speed of picture search. You can change the speed of the D-VHS recording is 6 times normal playback speed in HS mode, 12 times in STD mode, 36 times in LS3 mode, 60 times in LS5 mode. How...
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... normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ). NOTES: ● To obtain a noiseless still picture, it may be necessary to adjust tracking. C Viewing still picture frame by -Frame Playback (S-VHS/VHS only) 1 Pause during playback Press PAUSE ( 8 ). To reverse a still picture, press 4 repeatedly. B C -1,-2 SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK (cont.) B Viewing still picture - 32 EN VCR CABLE TV /DBS...
... normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ). NOTES: ● To obtain a noiseless still picture, it may be necessary to adjust tracking. C Viewing still picture frame by -Frame Playback (S-VHS/VHS only) 1 Pause during playback Press PAUSE ( 8 ). To reverse a still picture, press 4 repeatedly. B C -1,-2 SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK (cont.) B Viewing still picture - 32 EN VCR CABLE TV /DBS...
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... PAUSE ( 8 ) again, still picture resumes. During still picture playback: Press and hold ¢ to start forward (or 4 to decrease the playback speed. Slow Motion Playback (S-VHS/VHS only) During normal playback: Press 4 to start reverse) slow motion playback. VCR CABLE TV /DBS TV/VCR CH +/-
... PAUSE ( 8 ) again, still picture resumes. During still picture playback: Press and hold ¢ to start forward (or 4 to decrease the playback speed. Slow Motion Playback (S-VHS/VHS only) During normal playback: Press 4 to start reverse) slow motion playback. VCR CABLE TV /DBS TV/VCR CH +/-
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... SP mode, the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording. This feature is turned on. You do not have to press TIMER (‰) to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode. ● Auto SP = EP Timer (S-VHS/VHS only) (੬ pg. 59) If there is a conflict in... the timer schedule and one program overlaps with the lower program number will be recorded. 10:00 Program 1 Program 2 11:00 CH10 CH40...
... SP mode, the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording. This feature is turned on. You do not have to press TIMER (‰) to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode. ● Auto SP = EP Timer (S-VHS/VHS only) (੬ pg. 59) If there is a conflict in... the timer schedule and one program overlaps with the lower program number will be recorded. 10:00 Program 1 Program 2 11:00 CH10 CH40...
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... Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the D-VHS tape recorded by the MPEG2-TS signal. REW(1) 2 FF(¡) STOP(7) To stop playback Press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7/0 ) on the front panel. To ...; The counter is reset automatically, however, it is turned off the VCR Press POWER. 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 check the tape condition during playback (and recording), and realizes the best possible pictures. To turn off .
... Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the D-VHS tape recorded by the MPEG2-TS signal. REW(1) 2 FF(¡) STOP(7) To stop playback Press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7/0 ) on the front panel. To ...; The counter is reset automatically, however, it is turned off the VCR Press POWER. 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 check the tape condition during playback (and recording), and realizes the best possible pictures. To turn off .
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... ( ) VCR CABLE TV /DBS 3 CANCEL REW(1) 3 2 FF(¡) 3 NOTES: ● Press CANCEL, when you redo an input from the beginning during playback (and recording), and realizes the best possible pictures. Password Plesae 12345 [OK] [CANCEL] « Password OK To stop playback Press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT...● The VCR turns on automatically. ● The tape will be displayed as and the "Password Please" display again. 1 Load a D-VHS cassette Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you playback the tape on the front panel. This VCR can...
... ( ) VCR CABLE TV /DBS 3 CANCEL REW(1) 3 2 FF(¡) 3 NOTES: ● Press CANCEL, when you redo an input from the beginning during playback (and recording), and realizes the best possible pictures. Password Plesae 12345 [OK] [CANCEL] « Password OK To stop playback Press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT...● The VCR turns on automatically. ● The tape will be displayed as and the "Password Please" display again. 1 Load a D-VHS cassette Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you playback the tape on the front panel. This VCR can...