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Error Codes and Messages

Some error codes and messages may appear on the TV screen when operating the VCR. Refer to the chart below for
the solution.

102

103

104

200

201

202

203

205

300

302

CODE

MESSAGE

DESCRIPTION

REC PROHIBITED

CAN NOT DECODE VIDEO OR AUDIO
USE SET TOP BOX OR HDTV TUNER

WAIT A MINUTE
CALIBRATING. . .

COPY RESTRICTED PROG OUTPUT
480I VIDEO

COPY RESTRICTED PROG CAN NOT
PLAY BACK

CAN NOT PLAY BACK THIS TAPE

CAN NOT DECODE VIDEO OR AUDIO
USE SET TOP BOX OR HDTV TUNER

COPY RESTRICTED PROG OUTPUT
480I VIDEO

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An attempt was made to make a PRO HD recording of a program for
which only the analog information is copy protected.

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While making a PRO HD recording of a program, a signal in which
only the analog information is copy protected was input to this VCR.

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An attempt was made to dub a PRO HD recording of a digitally copy
protected program.

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While dubbing a PRO HD recording, digitally copy protected
information was input to this VCR.

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This VCR supports copy protection technologies such as DTLA, and
cannot record programs that employ digital copy protection.

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A signal that is not compatible with this VCR was input.

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Switch to the analog input for recording. (It may be possible to play
back the material if using a digital tuner*, etc.)

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An attempt was made to play back a signal that is not supported by
this VCR.

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To play back the signal, use the digital tuner*, etc., that was used to
record the signal.

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Normal playback is being prevented by mosaic noise, etc.

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Wait while the VCR calibrates itself so that it can output a normal
image.

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When playing back a program that was copy protected in 1080i,
720p, or 480p mode, the VCR down-converts to 480i mode for output.

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An attempt was made to play back a tape containing a copy protected
program.

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Even if you record a copy protected program, this VCR cannot play it
back.

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An attempt was made to play back a tape containing an invalid
PRO HD recording.

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A signal format that is not supported by this VCR was input.

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Use a digital tuner*, etc.

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When playing back a program that was copy protected in 1080i,
720p, or 480p mode, the VCR down-converts to 480i mode for output.

* A digital tuner will be released in the future.

VDA300U-EN64-79

03.7.18, 12:14 PM

Summary of Contents for SR-VDA300U

Page 1: ...CORDER INSTRUCTIONS LPT0788 001C 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 REC LINK POWER TIMER STOP EJECT PLAY PULL OPEN CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE PLAY REW BACK REC STOP PAUSE FF CH POWER TV VCR C RESET DBS ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ DAILY M F AUX WEEKLY PROG CHECK PROG...

Page 2: ...䡲 PRO HD is a new digital memory system that uses D VHS tapes PRO HD was developed as a memory system for multimedia applications that require storage for large volumes of information such as for digital video 䡲 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpublished works Copyright 1992 1997 Dolby Lab...

Page 3: ... attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 5 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Do not...

Page 4: ...front and rear panel the front display panel and the Remote The 墌 mark signals a reference to another page for instructions or related information Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the beginning of each major section BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR please read the sections literature listed below CAUTIONS on page 2 IMPO...

Page 5: ...p of this unit 7 DO NOT place any naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus 8 AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport ABOUT HEAD CLEANING After an extended period of use the video heads can become dirty resulting in a loss of picture or sound during playback If this happens clean the video heads by using the optional cleaning tapes Symptoms of dirty video heads The...

Page 6: ... channels manually Manual Channel Set 14 Cable Box Control Setting 15 Installing Controller 15 Setting cable box output channel brand 16 DBS Receiver Control Setting 18 Installing Controller 18 Setting DBS receiver output channel brand 19 BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 21 Basic Playback 21 Basic Playback Features 22 Changing display information 22 Checking tape position 22 Playing back tape repeated...

Page 7: ... input terminals see S VIDEO Connection on page 8 Component Video Connection If you have a TV with component video input terminals see Component Video Connection on page 8 4 Connect VCR to power source Connect the AC power plug to the AC outlet The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when the antenna is connected and when the AC power cord is first connected to an AC power outlet 墌 ...

Page 8: ...tion 墌 pg 7 b Connect the component video cable between the Component video output terminals on the rear of the VCR and the component video input terminals on the TV NOTES To change the settings or set the timer program on the menu screen switch the TV s input mode for the connection with Audio cable To view the picture of 480i image format on the TV or to select and view ground wave broadcast con...

Page 9: ...g This VCR sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when AC power cord is first connected to an AC outlet The antenna cable must be connected for the Plug Play setting The time and date can be set automatically by the clock setting data transmitted from one of the regular TV broadcast channels We call this TV channel the host channel and it is a PBS channel in your area 1 Perform Plug Play ...

Page 10: ...ﬁ to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET UP then press OK 3 Access Clock Set Up screen Press ﬁ to move the highlight bar arrow to CLOCK SET UP then press OK CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then the Clock Set screen appears Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR TV CABLE DBS 18 2 7 23 INITIAL SETTINGS ...

Page 11: ...SS 5 THEN 2 3 PRESS MENU TO END 6 Select D S T mode You have three choices AUTO Select if you want to adjust your VCR s clock automatically by the incoming signal from the host channel Auto Daylight Saving Time ON Adjustment will be made by the built in clock itself OFF Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you Press ﬁ to move the highlight bar to D S T then press repeatedly until the...

Page 12: ...ONE disappear 5 Set date Press until the desired date appears then press ﬁ Holding changes the date in 15 day intervals 6 Set year Press until the desired year appears 7 Select D S T mode Press ﬁ to move the highlight bar to D S T then press to select ON or OFF ON Adjustment will be made by the built in clock itself OFF Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you 8 Start clock Press MEN...

Page 13: ...nnel Set is complete SCAN COMPLETED appears on screen If the scan was unsuccessful SCAN COMPLETED NO SIGNAL appears on screen Check the connections and start again 4 Return to normal screen Press MENU INFORMATION The VCR selects the correct band TV or CATV automatically during Auto Channel Set The selected band will be displayed on the right side of BAND on the Tuner Set Up screen Turn on the VCR ...

Page 14: ...OR 2 3 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Setting channels manually Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually You can also select the ghost reduction mode for each channel while adding the channels you want 1 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU 2 Access Tuner Set Up screen Press ﬁ to move the highlight bar arrow to TUNER SET UP then press OK INITIAL...

Page 15: ... 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 panel Cable Box Control Setting Suggested location Place the cable box on top of the VCR Attach the VCR s Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller s transmitter pointed towards the cable box s remote sensor ATTENTION The Co...

Page 16: ...n how your cable box is connected to your VCR If your cable box is connected to your VCR s ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear panel Press until the channel number representing the cable box s output CH2 CH9 appears on the screen If your cable box is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel Press until ON F 1 FRONT appears on the screen If your cable box is connected to you...

Page 17: ...20 SL MARX 5 16 17 24 25 SPRUCER 13 14 STARGATE 5 15 16 17 21 24 25 TELEVIEW 5 16 24 TOCOM 1 4 16 UNIKA 1 17 UNIVERSAL 16 17 25 VIDEOWAY 3 9 22 ZENITH 3 9 22 If the VCR s clock has not been set with AUTO CLOCK set to ON CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY appears for about 5 seconds when you press OK in step 6 then the Clock Set screen appears Perform Manual Clock Set on page 12 If you press MENU a...

Page 18: ...r of your VCR If your DBS receiver has audio video output connectors Connect an audio video cable between the AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of the 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 Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX Controller connector on the rear panel DBS R...

Page 19: ...epends on how your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR s ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear panel Press until the channel number representing the DBS receiver s output CH3 or CH4 appears on the screen If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel Press until ON F 1 FRONT appears on the screen If your DBS re...

Page 20: ...ER BRAND SET 51 DID YOUR DBS RECEIVER CHANGE TO CHANNEL 100 2 YES 3 NO PRESS 2 3 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR TV CABLE DBS 67 7 NOTES The Controller may not work with all types of DBS receiver If your DBS receiver does not respond to the code you cannot use the Controller to change satellite channels In this case make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to th...

Page 21: ...E is set to ON pg 52 If the cassette s record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically 2 Start playback Press PLAY 3 Tape speed is automatically detected If V CALIBRATION is set to ON default setting pg 49 V CALIBRATION appears on the screen and this VCR checks the tape condition during automatic tracking only cassettes recorded in the S VHS or VHS mode To stop playback Press STOP...

Page 22: ...based on the tape speed being used The indicated remaining time is only an estimate To reset the time counter press C RESET on the Remote The counter reading becomes 0 00 00 It is also reset when a tape is inserted Checking tape position The tape position indicator appears on the screen in the following cases When you change the VCR operation mode from the stop mode to fast forward or rewind mode ...

Page 23: ...ay panel starts flashing slowly and a tape will be played back 50 times To stop playback press STOP 7 on the Remote or STOP EJECT 7 0 on the front panel NOTE For a cassette recorded in D VHS mode Repeat Playback is possible only if the cassette was recorded in STD mode Adjusting tracking condition Tracking Adjustments Automatic tracking adjustment This VCR automatically adjusts the tracking condit...

Page 24: ...ch While the tape is not running press 4 or on the Remote 2 Access distant code To access a recording of 2 to 9 index codes away press 4 or repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on the screen only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON pg 52 Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located If you want to find the very beginning of the desired program press REW or FF or turn the ...

Page 25: ...r recordings Instant Review At the press of a button you can turn on the VCR rewind the tape and begin to view the most recent timer recorded program Press REVIEW on the Remote after ensuring that the VCR is in the timer recording standby mode The VCR turns on and rewinds to the index code indicating the beginning of the last timer recorded program then begins playback automatically You can access...

Page 26: ... intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette 2 Select recording channel On the front panel Press CH or On the Remote a Press CH or or b Press the Number keys 3 Set tape speed Press HS STD LS3 SP EP to set the recording speed 4 Start recording On the front panel Press REC On the Remote While holding REC press PLAY 3 If V CALIBRATION is set to ON default setting pg ...

Page 27: ...cassette when the VCR is turned off To turn off the VCR Press POWER Compatibility Of Cassettes And Recording Mode Cassette Recording Mode S VHS VHS D VHS Yes Yes S VHS Yes Yes VHS Yes Yes To record on the VHS cassette with S VHS quality use the S VHS ET function pg 29 NOTES The S VHS and VHS mode recordings are possible with this VCR To record in the S VHS VHS mode you can use a D VHS S VHS or VHS...

Page 28: ...ated based on the tape speed being used The indicated remaining time is only an estimate To reset the time counter press C RESET on the Remote The counter reading becomes 0 00 00 It is also reset when a tape is inserted Specifying recording length Instant Timer Recording ITR You can easily specify the recording length from 30 minutes to 8 hours and the VCR shuts off after recording is finished Dur...

Page 29: ...Press S VHS ET on the front panel The S VHS ET lamp lights up To disengage the S VHS ET mode press S VHS ET again The lamp goes off 2 Start recording On the front panel Press REC On the Remote While holding REC press PLAY 3 NOTES You cannot activate the S VHS ET function while recording is in progress while timer recording or Instant Timer Recording pg 28 is in progress while Video Calibration pg ...

Page 30: ...ON this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording and compensates to provide the highest possible pictures Second Audio Recording pg 50 This VCR s built in MTS decoder enables reception of Multichannel TV Sound broadcast To record a SAP program received set 2ND AUDIO REC to ON using the menu screen NOTES When the channel is changed on the VCR The STEREO indication a...

Page 31: ...speed of the PRO HD based on D VHS recording is 6 times normal playback speed in HS mode 12 times in STD mode 36 times in LS3 mode 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 playback speed is changed The still picture may appear during the high speed picture searc...

Page 32: ...cture To advance a still picture turn the JOG dial to the right To reverse a still picture turn the JOG dial to the left OR To advance a still picture press or PAUSE 8 repeatedly To reverse a still picture press 4 repeatedly To resume normal playback press PLAY 3 B C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR TV CABLE DBS PLAY 3 SHUTTLE ring JOG dial 2 C 2 B C 1 JOG SHUTTLE C R e v e r s e R e v e rse Reverse Slow P...

Page 33: ...forward slow motion playback If you press PAUSE 8 again still picture resumes To resume normal playback press PLAY 3 During still picture playback Press and hold to start forward or 4 to start reverse slow motion playback When you release the button slow motion playback stops and a still picture appears Holding PAUSE 8 for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback If you press P...

Page 34: ...ssette Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape then load it into the VCR The VCR turns on and the counter is reset automatically 2 Access VCR Plus screen Press PROG on the Remote The clock must be set to access the VCR Plus screen If you have not set the clock the Main Menu screen appears after an error message is displayed Refer to page 9 for the Plug Pl...

Page 35: ...adcasting station s channel number has been changed the wrong VCR CH or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the Program screen in step 5 When this happens set the correct guide channel number for that station 墌 pg 36 Changing VCR Plus Setting NOTES Even if a power failure occurs the VCR keeps your timer programs However the clock time channel settings and other menu settings are lost if it lasts ...

Page 36: ... system assigns a VCR Plus guide channel to the TV channels and the cable channels These guide channel numbers are also called the VCR Plus channel codes Most TV listings have a section usually a chart indicating the guide channel numbers assigned to each station For accurate VCR Plus programing the VCR Plus guide channel number for each station should match the channel number on which it is recei...

Page 37: ...guide channel number 6 for WNJU Ind Ex If WNJU Ind is received on channel 47 GUIDE CHANNEL SET UP GUIDE CH 6 VCR CH PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR 2 3 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END GUIDE CHANNEL SET UP GUIDE CH 6 VCR CH 47 PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR 2 3 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END 5 Input receiving channel number Press the Number keys or to input the number of the channel on which the guide channel s broadcasts a...

Page 38: ...t recording to start Press and hold START to increase the time in 30 minute intervals 5 Set program stop time Press STOP repeatedly to enter the time you want recording to stop Press and hold STOP to increase the time in 30 minute intervals 6 Set program date Press DATE The current date is displayed on the screen The date you enter appears in its place 7 Set channel number Press CH If you are usin...

Page 39: ... box unless CABLE BOX SET UP is set to OFF 墌 pg 16 DBS To timer record a satellite broadcast received through a DBS receiver NOTE If BAND is set to TV on the Tuner Set Up Screen 墌 pg 14 and CABLE BOX SET UP is set to OFF on the Cable Box Set screen 墌 pg 16 CATV will not be displayed on the Program screen If BAND is set to CATV or CABLE BOX SET UP is set to ON TV will not be displayed If the channe...

Page 40: ... 11 30PM 1 00 125 312 26 9 00PM 11 00 11 12 27 11 00AM 11 45 39 12 28 10 30PM 1 00 124 SELECT WITH 5 AND OK PRESS P CHECK TO END Canceling or changing program settings 1 Access Program screen Repeat steps 1 to 3 in the left column 2 Cancel or change program setting To cancel a program press CANCEL To change a program press the appropriate button START STOP DATE CH and or HS STD LS3 SP EP To return...

Page 41: ...ches to EP mode to allow complete recording This feature is especially handy when recording a broadcast of more than 2 hours in length ATTENTION If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one program overlaps with another only the parts shown below in gray will be recorded Pattern 1 The program with the lower program number will be recorded Pattern 2 The program starting earlier will be reco...

Page 42: ...tape via the interface of DVB ASI This system is impossible to record by a D VHS format In the case of recording the password can be set Playback using SR VD400U optional is possible by entering password which is set for recording PRO HD SYSTEM SR VDA300U SR VD400U REC LINK POWER TIMER STOP EJECT PLAY PULL OPEN ASI IN ASI REC POWER VDA300U EN42 49 03 7 18 12 15 PM 42 ...

Page 43: ...ble horizontal surface 3 Connect VCR to TV The following connections are required 1 Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV 2 Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of the VCR 3 Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the TV s antenna input terminal 4 Connect an audio video cable between the AUDIO VIDEO OUT connectors on the r...

Page 44: ...a few seconds for it to light If a signal is input to an DVB ASI IN connector ASI IN indicator lights S VIDEO VIDEO MENU MONO L R AUDIO REC LINC POWER IN F 1 TIMER STOP EJECT HS STD LS3 SP EP PLAY REC PAUSE PRO HD REW FF 3DNR CH S ET DIGITAL 3 D NR S VHS ET ASI IN ASI REC POWER PULL OPEN 3 ASI IN indicator ASI REC indicator 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR TV CABLE DBS 2 2 NOTE ASI signals will not be re...

Page 45: ...it is not running Press REW 1 To fast forward when it is not running Press FF To eject the tape Press STOP EJECT 7 0 on the front panel when the tape is not running You can also eject the cassette when the VCR is turned off To turn off the VCR Press POWER S VIDEO VIDEO MENU MONO L R AUDIO REC LINC POWER IN F 1 TIMER STOP EJECT HS STD LS3 SP EP PLAY REC PAUSE PRO HD REW FF 3DNR CH S ET DIGITAL 3 D ...

Page 46: ...TO SET PRESS MENU TO END 1 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU 2 Access Password Set Up screen Press ﬁ to move the highlight bar arrow to Password SET UP then press OK 3 Select Password Enabled Press to move the highlight bar arrow to Password Enabled If Password Disabled is selected the password is not required at the time of playback by other model SR VD400U 4 Select Lock number Press ﬁ to move t...

Page 47: ...n removed playback begins automatically 2 Start playback Press PLAY 3 Tape speed is automatically detected To stop playback Press STOP 7 on the Remote or STOP EJECT 7 0 on the front panel To rewind the tape when it is not running Press REW 1 To fast forward when it is not running Press FF To eject the tape Press STOP EJECT 7 0 on the front panel when the tape is not running You can also eject the ...

Page 48: ... Press ﬁ to move the highlight bar arrow to the function you want to set 5 Change setting Press 6 Return to normal screen Press MENU NOTE To go back to a previous screen during settings press BACK 1 Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS Useful Function Settings 16 2 4 23 FUNCTION SET UP 3 VIDEO FUNCTION AUDIO FUNCTION IN OUT FUNCTION ADDITIONAL PRESS 5 ...

Page 49: ...of AUTO EDIT Minimizes picture degradation during editing recording and playback SOFT Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes containing much noise SHARP Clearer sharper edged picture when viewing images with much flat same colored surfaces such as cartoons NOTES When you select EDIT SOFT or SHARP the selected mode will not change until you select again Select EDIT when you are edit...

Page 50: ...devices When you play back a tape including the Dolby Digital bitstream and if you have a device equipped with Dolby Digital decoder set this function to Dolby D If not set this function to 2CH PCM The digital audio is output only when you play back a tape recorded in D VHS format The digital audio is not output when you play back a tape recorded in S VHS VHS format When this function is set to ON...

Page 51: ...9 screen image size NORM4 3 Select this for a TV set with 4 3 screen image size NOTES When TV OUTPUT 2 is set to WIDE16 9 sometimes the screen image may be stretched vertically When TV OUTPUT 2 is set to NORM4 3 sometimes subtitles may not be visible or the ends of the screen image may be cut off Normally select WIDE16 9 In order to let the equipment determine the screen image size it is recommend...

Page 52: ...r disengage the timer recording standby mode When this function is set to OFF You have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode When this function is set to ON various VCR status information on screen display appears on the screen NOTES When you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing a tape be sure to set this function to OFF otherwise the VCR status information...

Page 53: ...VCR starts playback You do not have to press PLAY 3 if the cassette s record safety tab is removed When this function is set to OFF you can use this terminal as the REMOTE PAUSE terminal 墌 pg 56 NOTE Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have Refer to the TV s instruction manual when making this connection 䡵 S VHS MODE ON OFF You can determine which recording mode either S VHS mode...

Page 54: ...he case perform Express Timer Programing 墌 pg 38 to timer record a satellite program Some DBS receivers output signals even if the power is off Satellite Auto Recording is not possible with those DBS receivers This function allows you to automatically record a satellite program which is timer programed on your DBS receiver Preparation Connect a DBS receiver to the AUDIO VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN L 1 ...

Page 55: ... of this VCR follow the procedure below 1 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU 2 Access Initial Set Up screen Press ﬁ to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET UP then press OK 3 Select JLIP ID Set Up screen Press ﬁ to move the highlight bar arrow to JLIP ID SET UP then press OK 4 Set JLIP ID Number Press the Number keys to enter the desired ID number then press OK 5 Return to normal screen Pre...

Page 56: ...ethods can be used for editing tapes VHS to S VHS editing VIDEO VIDEO connection Although the picture quality is inherently limited by the original VHS quality the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS to VHS editing S VHS to VHS editing VIDEO VIDEO connection Since the original source is recorded in S VHS mode the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by V...

Page 57: ...IDEO terminal set FRONT AUX F 1 or REAR AUX L 1 or L 2 if you use the connectors on the rear to S VIDEO When using VIDEO terminal set FRONT AUX F 1 or REAR AUX L 1 or L 2 if you use the connectors on the rear to VIDEO 5 Set PICTURE CONTROL to EDIT for S VHS VHS connection Access the VIDEO FUNCTION screen pg 48 If your camcorder is a JVC Master Edit Control equipped type go to step 6 If your camcor...

Page 58: ...ayback VCR is monaural connect the audio output connector on the playback VCR to the left audio input connector on this VCR NOTE If another VCR does not have S video input output connectors use a video cable You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR Refer also to the other VCR s instruction manual for connection and its operations This VCR supports the copy protection technologies of D...

Page 59: ... key 0 AUX or CH NOTES When using this VCR as the recording VCR set the video input terminal setting correctly pg 57 When using this VCR as the playback VCR for editing set DIGITAL R3 to OFF pg 49 4 Select edit mode Set the edit mode to ON for the VCRs if such a mode is equipped On this VCR set PICTURE CONTROL to EDIT pg 49 5 Start playback Press PLAY 3 on the playback VCR NOTE If the playback VCR...

Page 60: ... TV does not function with one code try entering the other 4 Operate TV First set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector to TV then press one of the following buttons POWER TV VCR TV CH TV Muting TV VOL and Number keys For some brands you must press ENTER after having pressed the Number keys to enter a channel number To operate the VCR set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector back to VCR NOTES Depending on the ty...

Page 61: ...s channels only To operate the VCR set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector back to VCR NOTES Depending on the type of cable box some or all functions cannot be operated using this Remote It s not possible to operate a cable box not equipped with a remote sensor It s not possible to set the Remote for both your cable box and a DBS receiver at the same time You can only set the Remote control to operate o...

Page 62: ... CH and Number keys For some brands you must press ENTER after having pressed the Number keys to enter a channel number To change the DBS receiver s channels press TV CH or the Number keys The CH button can be used to change the VCR s channels only To operate the VCR set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector back to VCR NOTES Depending on the type of DBS receiver some or all functions cannot be operated u...

Page 63: ...Remote The code transmitted from the Remote blinks for a few seconds on the front display panel After the code disappears on the front display panel make sure that the VCR is turned on by pressing POWER on the Remote To set the Remote and the VCR back to A code control signals repeat the same procedure as shown above except pressing the Number key 1 in step 2 To control two VCRs with the same Remo...

Page 64: ...r interrupted even though TV broadcasts are clear 4 The Hi Fi sound cannot be heard POSSIBLE CAUSE The TV receiver is set to the wrong mode Automatic tracking is engaged The video heads may be dirty Audio Monitor setting is incorrect CORRECTIVE ACTION Select the AV mode on the TV Disengage auto tracking and adjust the tracking manually 墌 pg 23 The heads must be cleaned Consult your JVC dealer Set ...

Page 65: ...ill not work 3 and on the front display panel will not stop blinking 4 The cassette stops automatically and and on the front display panel will not stop blinking 5 blinks for 10 seconds and the timer mode is disengaged 6 The cassette automatically stops the power shuts off and and will not stop blinking 7 Cable channels are not automatically switched during timer recording 8 Satellite channels are...

Page 66: ...fore inserting a tape ABOUT HEAD CLEANING Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur CORRECTIVE ACTION If you need the skipped channels restore them 墌 pg 14 Press PAUSE 8 to pause the recording change channels then press PLAY 3 to resume recording Reset...

Page 67: ...is VCR supports copy protection technologies such as DTLA and cannot record programs that employ digital copy protection A signal that is not compatible with this VCR was input Switch to the analog input for recording It may be possible to play back the material if using a digital tuner etc An attempt was made to play back a signal that is not supported by this VCR To play back the signal use the ...

Page 68: ...yback or search A The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning Q Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode A No It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads Q During picture search still picture playback and frame by frame playback the picture is intermittent What s the cause A Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode Pr...

Page 69: ...Search 31 Picture Search 31 Slow Motion Playback 33 Still Picture Playback 32 Variable Speed Picture Search 31 Specifications 75 SUPERIMPOSE 52 Super VHS ET 31 S VHS MODE 53 T Tape position indicator 22 Tape remaining time 22 28 Tape speed 26 27 Time counter 22 28 Time zone selection 11 Timer recording Canceling 40 Changing 40 Checking 40 Express 38 Guide channel setting 36 Overlap 41 VCR Plus 34 ...

Page 70: ... 0 STOP EJECT 7 0 button 墌 pg 21 27 PLAY 3 button 墌 pg 21 23 S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO input connectors F 1 墌 pg 56 S VHS ET button and lamp 墌 pg 29 CH and buttons 墌 pg 23 26 27 Front display panel 墌 pg 72 PRO HD button 墌 pg 45 REW 1 button 墌 pg 21 31 FF button 墌 pg 21 31 S VIDEO VIDEO MENU MONO L R AUDIO REC LINC POWER IN F 1 TIMER STOP EJECT HS STD LS3 SP EP PLAY REC PAUSE PRO HD REW FF 3DNR CH S ET D...

Page 71: ...nnector 墌 pg 50 9 AC IN connector 墌 pg 43 0 Fuse socket Ground terminal S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUT connectors 墌 pg 8 58 S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors L 2 墌 pg 58 REMOTE PAUSE AV COMPULINK terminal REMOTE PAUSE terminal 墌 pg 56 AV COMPULINK terminal 墌 pg 53 TV OUT terminal 墌 pg 7 DVB ASI IN terminal 墌 pg 43 SYNC POL switch This switch is usually set to a lower side R Y L PB CB VIDEO PR CR S VIDEO ...

Page 72: ...y input L 1 L 2 F 1 and I 1 etc Counter reading 墌 pg 22 28 If the counter exceeds 20 hours 20 00 00 the display does not show the 2 of 20 00 00 In this case confirm the counter on the TV screen Clock time 墌 pg 22 28 Child lock indicator 墌 See below INDEX cont Child Lock You can disable the VCR operations You can only use the Remote for this operation While the VCR is turned on press and hold POWER...

Page 73: ...on indicator 墌 pg 22 7 Image format HD SD JVC D VHS I 1 SR DVA300US SAP STEREO REC PAUSE HI FI THU 12 00 AM STD SD 1 23 45 INDEX 9 B E 1 2 4 5 6 0 3 7 8 9 8 Tape direction 9 Index no indication 墌 pg 24 0 Cassette indication Audio monitor indications 墌 pg 23 VCR operation mode indication STEREO program and SAP Second Audio Program indications 墌 pg 30 ID number of the device connected to the DVB ASI...

Page 74: ... 25 T No function Y JOG SHUTTLE button and lamp 墌 pg 32 U SHUTTLE Ring 墌 pg 31 Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your TV after setting the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector to TV 墌 pg 66 How to use the Remote Before use insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with the polarity ª and matched correctly as indicated on the battery compartment or on the lid...

Page 75: ...data input rate 21 Mbps Interface DVB ASI VIDEO AUDIO S VHS VHS Format S VHS VHS NTSC standard Signal system NTSC type color signal and EIA monochrome signal 525 lines 60 fields Recording Playback system DA 4 Double Azimuth head helical scan system Signal to noise ratio 45 dB Frequency range Normal audio 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz Hi Fi audio 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz SPECIFICATIONS TUNER Tuning system Frequency...

Page 76: ...es for your JVC product you may contact your local JVC Dealer From the 48 Continental United States call toll free 1 800 882 2345 or on the web at www JVC com 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 Un...

Page 77: ...rovided 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 Owner s 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...

Page 78: ...78 EN MEMO VDA300U EN64 79 03 7 18 12 14 PM 78 ...

Page 79: ...EN 79 VDA300U EN64 79 03 7 18 12 14 PM 79 ...

Page 80: ...CORDER INSTRUCTIONS LPT0788 001C 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 REC LINK POWER TIMER STOP EJECT PLAY PULL OPEN CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE PLAY REW BACK REC STOP PAUSE FF CH POWER TV VCR C RESET DBS ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ DAILY M F AUX WEEKLY PROG CHECK PROG...

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