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ABC GHI DBS JKL DAILY PQRS C. 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. Model No. and Serial No. Retain this information for future reference. 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. Serial No.
ABC GHI DBS JKL DAILY PQRS C. 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. Model No. and Serial No. Retain this information for future reference. 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. Serial No.
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...recorder should be used with this video cassette recorder... "D-VHS", "S-VHS" and "VHS" ...VHS ET it has sufficient space on VHS cassettes with cassettes marked "D-VHS...record and play back with S-VHS... for HD content...on D-VHS standards that... uses D-VHS tapes. ...D-VHS digital recorders ...Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. If this VCR. Ⅲ D-VHS...VHS recordings are designed to operate the equipment. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK...
...recorder should be used with this video cassette recorder... "D-VHS", "S-VHS" and "VHS" ...VHS ET it has sufficient space on VHS cassettes with cassettes marked "D-VHS...record and play back with S-VHS... for HD content...on D-VHS standards that... uses D-VHS tapes. ...D-VHS digital recorders ...Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. If this VCR. Ⅲ D-VHS...VHS recordings are designed to operate the equipment. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK...
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... Also DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as it may appear fuzzy. The heads get out.) 3. Contact your nearest JVC dealer. ● During VHS playback, if there is no sound. ● Mosaic (block) noise appears in the picture. ● Black or mosaic horizontal stripes... problem, the picture may cause picture disturbance. 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. ...
... Also DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as it may appear fuzzy. The heads get out.) 3. Contact your nearest JVC dealer. ● During VHS playback, if there is no sound. ● Mosaic (block) noise appears in the picture. ● Black or mosaic horizontal stripes... problem, the picture may cause picture disturbance. 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. ...
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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 ... SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 90 WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 91 Skip Back 24 Basic Recording 26 D-VHS Recording 26 S-VHS/VHS Recording 27 Basic Recording Features 28 Changing display information 28 Specifying recording length - Still Picture Playback 32 Viewing still picture frame by -Frame Playback 32 Viewing...
...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 ... SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 90 WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 91 Skip Back 24 Basic Recording 26 D-VHS Recording 26 S-VHS/VHS Recording 27 Basic Recording Features 28 Changing display information 28 Specifying recording length - Still Picture Playback 32 Viewing still picture frame by -Frame Playback 32 Viewing...
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... Audio Cable (supplied) Component Video Cable (not supplied) RF Cable (supplied) TV RF Cable (supplied) TV NOTES: ● To make the most of the Super VHS picture performance we recommend that you play back a tape, set the timer program on the TV, or to select and view TV broadcast, connect the...
... Audio Cable (supplied) Component Video Cable (not supplied) RF Cable (supplied) TV RF Cable (supplied) TV NOTES: ● To make the most of the Super VHS picture performance we recommend that you play back a tape, set the timer program on the TV, or to select and view TV broadcast, connect the...
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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 program recorded in the S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS mode). If the tape number is ...removed, playback begins automatically. 2 Start playback Press PLAY ( 3 ). ● Recording speed is found, it will run for a few seconds while the VCR searches for which recording was switched from VHS mode (SP or EP) to "AUTO": (੬ pg. 56), "VIDEO CALIBRATION...
...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 program recorded in the S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS mode). If the tape number is ...removed, playback begins automatically. 2 Start playback Press PLAY ( 3 ). ● Recording speed is found, it will run for a few seconds while the VCR searches for which recording was switched from VHS mode (SP or EP) to "AUTO": (੬ pg. 56), "VIDEO CALIBRATION...
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... mode from the stop playback, press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7/0 ) on the front panel. The position of " " in D-VHS mode, Repeat Playback is inserted. Repeat Playback You can play indicator ( # ) on the tape. The play back a tape repeatedly (50 times). NOTES: ●...press and hold PLAY ( 3 ) for the tape position indicator to "VCR". To reset the time counter, press C. B IN F-1 + BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) A Checking tape position The tape position indicator appears on the screen in LS3 or LS5 mode. RESET on the Remote to be played back...
... mode from the stop playback, press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7/0 ) on the front panel. The position of " " in D-VHS mode, Repeat Playback is inserted. Repeat Playback You can play indicator ( # ) on the tape. The play back a tape repeatedly (50 times). NOTES: ●...press and hold PLAY ( 3 ) for the tape position indicator to "VCR". To reset the time counter, press C. B IN F-1 + BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) A Checking tape position The tape position indicator appears on the screen in LS3 or LS5 mode. RESET on the Remote to be played back...
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... same time during playback. 2 Eliminate the noises on the front panel at the same time. Hi-Fi sound is recorded, press A. Whenever you press the button, sound changes as follows: S-VHS/VHS L R L R MIX NORMAL L R : Normally select this. on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back...back. While playing back a tape on the left channel is played back. R : Sound on the normal track is played back. on the Remote. D-VHS L R L R L R : Normally select this setting. Watch the screen and continue adjustment until optimum picture and sound quality are mixed and played ...
... same time during playback. 2 Eliminate the noises on the front panel at the same time. Hi-Fi sound is recorded, press A. Whenever you press the button, sound changes as follows: S-VHS/VHS L R L R MIX NORMAL L R : Normally select this. on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back...back. While playing back a tape on the left channel is played back. R : Sound on the normal track is played back. on the Remote. D-VHS L R L R L R : Normally select this setting. Watch the screen and continue adjustment until optimum picture and sound quality are mixed and played ...
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...index codes are placed on the screen (only if "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to find and automatically play back a D-VHS tape recorded in use the following functions for playback (S-VHS/VHS only) You can find the very beginning of the tape. You can also use during Skip Search, press PLAY...rewinding is complete. ● Ensure that the VCR is skipped, normal playback resumes automatically. To return to normal playback during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highestpossible pictures. ● Picture Control (੬ pg. 56) This function helps you to adjust the ...
...index codes are placed on the screen (only if "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to find and automatically play back a D-VHS tape recorded in use the following functions for playback (S-VHS/VHS only) You can find the very beginning of the tape. You can also use during Skip Search, press PLAY...rewinding is complete. ● Ensure that the VCR is skipped, normal playback resumes automatically. To return to normal playback during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highestpossible pictures. ● Picture Control (੬ pg. 56) This function helps you to adjust the ...
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...angles with the control of this VCR. Subtitle Selection OFF CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 During normal playback, press SUBTITLE (number key "6") on D-VHS digital recorders bearing the D-Theater logo. Title Section Chapter Navigation TAPE TITLE: WORLD SOCCER 1 / 4 1. Commercial D-Theater titles can only be ... tape* If you want to read the Video Navigation screen for HD content. CHAPTER 4 SECTOR 4-1 SECTOR 4-2 EXIT NAVI OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS [OK] Chapter Some D-Theater tapes or D-VHS tapes may contain the multiple programs, angles, sounds or subtitles. ...
...angles with the control of this VCR. Subtitle Selection OFF CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 During normal playback, press SUBTITLE (number key "6") on D-VHS digital recorders bearing the D-Theater logo. Title Section Chapter Navigation TAPE TITLE: WORLD SOCCER 1 / 4 1. Commercial D-Theater titles can only be ... tape* If you want to read the Video Navigation screen for HD content. CHAPTER 4 SECTOR 4-1 SECTOR 4-2 EXIT NAVI OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS [OK] Chapter Some D-Theater tapes or D-VHS tapes may contain the multiple programs, angles, sounds or subtitles. ...
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... set correctly. With this VCR is pressed. 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 important. On the Remote: a- HS: When picture quality and sound quality is intact. POWER 1 2 BASIC PLAYBACK AND...: Press CHANNEL + or -. On the Remote: While holding REC ( ¶ ), press PLAY ( 3 ). LS3: To record for five times longer than S-VHS. 26 EN Basic Recording ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV...
... set correctly. With this VCR is pressed. 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 important. On the Remote: a- HS: When picture quality and sound quality is intact. POWER 1 2 BASIC PLAYBACK AND...: Press CHANNEL + or -. On the Remote: While holding REC ( ¶ ), press PLAY ( 3 ). LS3: To record for five times longer than S-VHS. 26 EN Basic Recording ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV...
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... the hole with S-VHS quality, use a D-VHS cassette. ● To record in VHS mode on D-VHS tapes: Press D-VHS to "OFF" (੬ pg. 60). EN 27 To pause recording Press PAUSE ( 8 ). Press the Number keys. 3 Set recording speed Press REC SPEED to set "S-VHS MODE" to turn off . Compatibility Of Cassettes And Recording Mode Cassette D-VHS S-VHS VHS Recording Mode D-VHS S-VHS VHS Yes Yes Yes No...
... the hole with S-VHS quality, use a D-VHS cassette. ● To record in VHS mode on D-VHS tapes: Press D-VHS to "OFF" (੬ pg. 60). EN 27 To pause recording Press PAUSE ( 8 ). Press the Number keys. 3 Set recording speed Press REC SPEED to set "S-VHS MODE" to turn off . Compatibility Of Cassettes And Recording Mode Cassette D-VHS S-VHS VHS Recording Mode D-VHS S-VHS VHS Yes Yes Yes No...
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...on the TV. NOTES: ● The subtitles does not appear while the on-screen display is displayed. ● If the VCR is in recording pause mode, "¶8" is always displayed. ● The VCR status can see the current VCR status on the TV screen. ● For ...29 C Watching one program while recording another 1 Engage TV mode During recording... ● Change the TV's input mode from AV to TV. 2 Select channel for 5 seconds. D Showing on-screen display When "SUPERIMPOSE" is selected and no broadcast. D-VHS INDEX -9 B E D-VHS STD L R 12:00 AM HD CH 123 SAP STEREO All indications ...
...on the TV. NOTES: ● The subtitles does not appear while the on-screen display is displayed. ● If the VCR is in recording pause mode, "¶8" is always displayed. ● The VCR status can see the current VCR status on the TV screen. ● For ...29 C Watching one program while recording another 1 Engage TV mode During recording... ● Change the TV's input mode from AV to TV. 2 Select channel for 5 seconds. D Showing on-screen display When "SUPERIMPOSE" is selected and no broadcast. D-VHS INDEX -9 B E D-VHS STD L R 12:00 AM HD CH 123 SAP STEREO All indications ...
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... the menu screen. Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality. To record on it later, cover the hole with the S-VHS ET function. Record safety tab 30 EN BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) Other useful functions for recording You can be played back on a VCR equipped with adhesive tape. NOTES: When...
... the menu screen. Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality. To record on it later, cover the hole with the S-VHS ET function. Record safety tab 30 EN BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) Other useful functions for recording You can be played back on a VCR equipped with adhesive tape. NOTES: When...
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...forward picture search (toward normal playback, then forward picture search), press ¢ repeatedly. NOTES: ● The high-speed picture search speed of the D-VHS recording is changed. ● The still picture may appear during normal playback or still picture playback. 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 ...
...forward picture search (toward normal playback, then forward picture search), press ¢ repeatedly. NOTES: ● The high-speed picture search speed of the D-VHS recording is changed. ● The still picture may appear during normal playback or still picture playback. 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 ...
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... TV/VCR CH + or - 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 normal playback. Frame-by frame - To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ). 32 EN VCR CABLE TV /DBS PLAY (3) C -2 TV/VCR CH +/- B C -1,-2 SPECIAL...
... TV/VCR CH + or - 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 normal playback. Frame-by frame - To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ). 32 EN VCR CABLE TV /DBS PLAY (3) C -2 TV/VCR CH +/- B C -1,-2 SPECIAL...
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Slow Motion Playback (S-VHS/VHS only) During normal playback: Press 4 to start reverse) slow motion playback. To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ). on the Remote). If you press PAUSE ( 8 ) again, ...
Slow Motion Playback (S-VHS/VHS only) During normal playback: Press 4 to start reverse) slow motion playback. To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ). on the Remote). If you press PAUSE ( 8 ) again, ...
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...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 not enough tape to record the entire broadcast for timer recording. ● Auto Timer (੬ pg. 59) When "AUTO TIMER" ...is set to allow complete recording. This feature is especially handy when recording a broadcast of the other program....
...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 not enough tape to record the entire broadcast for timer recording. ● Auto Timer (੬ pg. 59) When "AUTO TIMER" ...is set to allow complete recording. This feature is especially handy when recording a broadcast of the other program....
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42 EN PRO HD System Playback ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and... Press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7/0 ) on the Remote to "0:00:00". ● If the cassette's record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically. 2 Start playback Press PLAY ( 3 ). ● Tape speed is pointing towards the VCR. ...STOP/EJECT ( 7/0 ) on the front of the D-VHS tape recorded by the MPEG2-TS signal. 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 cassette is automatically detected....
42 EN PRO HD System Playback ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and... Press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7/0 ) on the Remote to "0:00:00". ● If the cassette's record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically. 2 Start playback Press PLAY ( 3 ). ● Tape speed is pointing towards the VCR. ...STOP/EJECT ( 7/0 ) on the front of the D-VHS tape recorded by the MPEG2-TS signal. 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 cassette is automatically detected....
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...panel. Password Plesae * * * * * [OK] [CANCEL] 3 Input password number Press the 5-digit Namber keys to "0:00:00". ● If the cassette's record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically. 2 Start playback Press PLAY ( 3 ). To turn off . EN 43 Please input a password number when you playback...POWER. "Password OK" screen is displayed. To fast-forward (when it will be displayed as and the "Password Please" display again. 1 Load a D-VHS cassette Make sure the window side is up . If the tape number is found, it is not running ) Press REW ( 1 ). ● Turn...
...panel. Password Plesae * * * * * [OK] [CANCEL] 3 Input password number Press the 5-digit Namber keys to "0:00:00". ● If the cassette's record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically. 2 Start playback Press PLAY ( 3 ). To turn off . EN 43 Please input a password number when you playback...POWER. "Password OK" screen is displayed. To fast-forward (when it will be displayed as and the "Password Please" display again. 1 Load a D-VHS cassette Make sure the window side is up . If the tape number is found, it is not running ) Press REW ( 1 ). ● Turn...