Jvc video cassette recorder instructions (88 pages)
Summary of Contents for JVC HR-S9800U
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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-S9800U VCR TV CABLE/DBS A.MONITOR POWER TV/VCR DISPLAY ENTER/OSD . , ? DAILY(M-F) WEEKLY PQRS WXYZ C. RESET CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE EXPRESS PROGRAMMING PROG SP/EP PROG SKIP SEARCH CHECK PLAY STOP TV CH + –...
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Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC S-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. CAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
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BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR ..please read the sections/literature listed below. “CAUTIONS” on page 2. “IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on the previous page.
Child Lock ... 62 JLIP ID Number Setting ... 63 EDITING Edit From Camcorder ... 64 Edit To Or From Another VCR ... 66 Audio Dubbing ... 67 Insert Editing and AV Dubbing ... 68 MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL TV Brand Setting ... 70 Cable Box Brand Setting ...
Antenna or cable Flat feeder Matching transformer (not supplied) Back of VCR S VIDEO OUT S-video cable (supplied) To S-video input connector To 75 terminal INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR ANTENNA IN (Antenna or cable input) Coaxial cable RF cable (supplied) TV OUT...
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23) or basic recording ( NOTES: The VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch the picture from the VCR on the TV when only using the RF connection. The VCR’s CH3-CH4 switch, on the back of the VCR, sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4.
12) procedure. If “- -:- -” appears on the front display panel, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. Then turn on and off the VCR; the Plug &...
Language Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. VCR TV CABLE/DBS This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus and some messages — in English, Spanish or French.
Clock Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. 2 – 7 2 – 7 VCR TV CABLE/DBS 2 – 7 Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug &...
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END IMPORTANT Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Set. “Auto” will appear on the front display panel while the clock is being set. The current clock time will appear automatically when the clock setting is complete.
4 – 7 4 – 6 VCR TV CABLE/DBS 4 – 7 Setting clock manually — Manual Clock Set First follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10, then go to the following steps. 4 – 6 To make corrections any time during the process Press OK or # repeatedly until the item you want to change blinks, then press CH 5∞...
Tuner Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. VCR TV CABLE/DBS Setting channels automatically — Auto Channel Set Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug &...
2 – 4 2 – 4 VCR TV CABLE/DBS 2 – 4 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.
VCR TV CABLE/DBS 2 – 4 Setting ghost reduction This VCR is equipped with the ghost reduction function. It reduces the ghosts using a GCR (Ghost Canceller Reference) signal sent from a TV station. The ghost reduction mode can be set for each channel independently and manually.
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 Controller can also control a DBS receiver. If both a cable...
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. VCR TV CABLE/DBS Setting cable box output channel & brand After installation, set the cable box output’s channel and its brand correctly;...
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Remote 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 CH 5∞ on the front panel or %fi on the Remote until “ON F-1 (FRONT)”...
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If the VCR’s memory backup expires because of a power failure, set the cable box output channel and brand again. For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722.
The VCR’s Controller can also control your DBS receiver. This allows the VCR to change your DBS receiver’s channel number during timer-recording. Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR’s Remote, refer to page 72. To set up the Controller, go to page 21. The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver.
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. 3 – 5 VCR TV CABLE/DBS 3 – 5 Setting DBS receiver output channel & brand After installation, set the DBS receiver’s output channel and its brand correctly;...
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For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screen Press OK.
BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Basic Playback Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. POWER STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) VCR TV CABLE/DBS REW ( 1 ) This VCR can check the tape condition during playback (and recording), and realizes the best possible pictures.
Basic Playback Features Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. 1– 3 – STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) VCR TV CABLE/DBS C. RESET a, b, c –...
59) Automatic operations after rewinding — Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding is complete. Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode. a– For Automatic Playback Start Press REW ( 1 ), then press PLAY ( 3 ) within 2 seconds.
Locating beginning of timer recordings 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.
Other Useful functions for playback You can also use the following functions for playback. Video Calibration ( 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.
Basic Recording Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) POWER PLAY ( 3 ) VCR TV CABLE/DBS TV/VCR REW ( 1 ) This VCR can check the tape condition during recording (and playback), and realizes the best possible pictures.
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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.
Basic Recording Features Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. – STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) VCR TV CABLE/DBS – C. RESET – BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) Press DISPLAY during recording or recording pause.
This function allows you to record on VHS tapes with S- VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be played back only on a VCR equipped with the S- VHS ET function. You can activate this function only before you start recording on a VHS tape.
– – – VCR TV CABLE/DBS – – BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) You can adjust the audio recording level manually. Access Main Menu screen Press MENU. Select Recording Level Control screen On the front panel: Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “REC LEVEL CTL”, then...
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Both indications appear when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP sound. S-VHS Recording Mode ( pg. 59) This VCR allows you to record on an S-VHS tape with VHS picture quality. Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab.
Special Effect Playback Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. VCR TV CABLE/DBS – JOG dial With this VCR, you can enjoy special effect playback such as high-speed search, variable-speed search, and still playback and so on.
7 Variable-Speed Picture Search: You can change the speed of picture search. How to use the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring on the front panel: Turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the right (forward search) or to the left (reverse search). When you release the ring, it remains at the position where you turn it, and picture search continues.
CH 5∞ VCR TV CABLE/DBS PLAY ( 3 ) On the front panel: During normal playback or still picture playback: Turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring slowly to the right (forward slow motion) or to the left (reverse slow motion) so that slow motion playback starts.
TimeScan function Names of special-effects playback Search -7x -5x Speed Audio is output. Audio output When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to "ON", the search speed will be shown on the TV screen for approx. 5 seconds. The TimeScan search speed is the same for SP and EP recordings. Picture may be distorted at the position where the recording speed is switched or when you change the search speed.
VCR Plus+ Timer Programing Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. VCR TV CABLE/DBS DAILY (M-F) CANCEL STOP +/– ® Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a broadcast at some future time.
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VCR is turned off. It is temporarily canceled PRESS (8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLY STOP+/– = STOP TIME, SP/EP) when the VCR is turned on. You do not have to press PRESS (PROG.) TO END TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode.
In many instances, the VCR Plus+ guide channel numbers for cable and broadcast TV stations DO NOT match the channel number on which it is received by your VCR or cable box. Check your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for details.
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TV listing, then press OK or #. If you receive your channels with a cable box and if you have properly set your Controller, “CABLE CH” appears in place of “VCR CH”. If not, refer to pages 16 – 19 and re-perform the procedure.
Express Timer Programing Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. VCR TV CABLE/DBS DAILY (M-F) 3 4 5 You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8 broadcasts, as far as a year in advance.
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However, the clock time, channel settings, and other menu settings are lost if it lasts for more than 3 minutes. As a result, when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure, the following will take place.
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. VCR TV CABLE/DBS – – PROG. – – – Other Useful functions for timer recording You can also use the following functions for timer recording.
NOTE: If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG. to finish the timer program setting. See “ATTENTION” to the right. Without doing anything for about 1 minute, the VCR will finish the timer programing. Cancel or change program setting...
Navigation Playback Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. – STOP/EJECT ( 7/0 ) – – VCR TV CABLE/DBS – – This function is useful when you want to quickly find out what programs you have recorded on a tape using this VCR.
“SUPERIMPOSE” set to “ON”: Video Navigation playback is possible only with the tape recorded on this VCR. To record the date and time as the program title in this VCR's memory, make sure the VCR’s clock is set correctly before recording.
Editing Titles Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. VCR TV CABLE/DBS 2 – 5 – – – – When you record a TV program on this VCR, the VCR automatically records the recording start time, date, and channel in each program title.
• For entering the characters as the title, refer to “How to enter the characters” below. (In this example, enter “JVC NEWS”.) Return to normal screen Press MENU. How to enter the characters Press the Number keys, then press # to enter each character.
– – – VCR TV CABLE/DBS – – – – – – – – 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 function is deleted, but the recorded programs will not be erased.
PRESS (5,∞) THEN (OK) TO EDIT OR (CANCEL) TO DELETE PRESS (MENU) TO END If memory is full, you have to delete unwanted information to store more information in the VCR’s memory. Checking memory Access Main Menu screen Press MENU.
Finding Tapes Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. VCR TV CABLE/DBS 2 – 4 – – – – – – NOTE: You can display the Find Title screen on the TV screen by pressing NAVIGATION when no tape is inserted.
To go to another page of the lists, press @ #. If you press %fi then press OK to select the tape number, the VCR will go into the Search Mode for the selected tape. ( Return to normal screen Press MENU.
You can find a tape whose remaining time is enough for a program you want to record. The remaining time can be calculated based on the recording speed currently selected on this VCR. Use the Remote to do the following operations. Access Main Menu screen Press MENU.
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REMAIN The current tape position If the tape of a different tape number is loaded, the VCR will eject the tape, and show the tape number you have selected. INSERT TAPE 0998 PRESS (MENU) TO END When you insert a tape of the selected tape...
Useful Function Settings Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set screen by following the procedure described below.
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 (on-screen display) will be recorded on the edited tape.
Depending on the type of tape being used, picture quality may be better with “DIGITAL R3” set to “OFF”. If you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing, be sure to set “DIGITAL R3” to “OFF” before starting.
When this function is set to “OFF”, you can use this terminal as the REMOTE PAUSE terminal. ( pg. 65) NOTE: Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. Refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this connection. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE \...
Audio/video cable (supplied) Mini-plug cable (not supplied) S-video cable (supplied) The TimeScan function enables this VCR to reproduce noiseless pictures and sounds during special effect playback ( However, the sounds you hear are monaural, and are not the same as original sounds recorded on the tape.
11) does not work while in the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode. The VCR may not record a short portion at the beginning of the program or may record slightly longer than the actual length of the program when Satellite Auto Recording method is used.
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 on the Remote for more than seven seconds. The VCR turns off, and the child lock indicator appears on the front display panel.
NOTE: For further details on the JLIP system or devices, consult your nearest JVC dealer. U.S. customers can contact JVC directly toll free at 1-800-252- 5722. The JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) terminal is used to connect the VCR to a personal computer or similar device.
Audio/video connector cable (supplied) To S-VIDEO Input Mini-plug cable (not supplied) S-video cable (JVC camcorder (supplied) only) To Audio/video output To EDIT To S-video output Various connection for editing tapes The following three methods can be used for editing tapes.
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INPUT” (or “REAR AUX INPUT”) to “VIDEO”. Set “PICTURE CONTROL” to “EDIT” Follow steps 3 and 4 described on pages 56. If your camcorder is a JVC Master Edit Control- equipped type — go to step 6. If your camcorder is NOT a JVC Master Edit Control-equipped type —...
(supplied) To Audio/ video Input Another VCR (for recording) 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. Make connections Connect an audio/video cable between the playback VCR’s audio/video output connectors...
Press A. DUB on the front panel. The VCR enters the Audio Dubbing pause mode. display panel. Start audio dubbing Press PLAY ( 3 ) on this VCR and start playing the audio source. display panel. To stop audio dubbing Press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel.
Insert Editing and AV Dubbing Connection This VCR (for recording) To VIDEO/ To S VIDEO AUDIO input input Audio/video cable S-video (supplied) cable (supplied) To S-video output Another VCR (for playback) Insert Editing and AV Dubbing are also possible using the audio/video connectors on the rear panel.
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Press INSERT, then press A. DUB on the front panel. Make sure that the recording format (VHS, S- VHS or S-VHS ET) on the VCR is the same as that of the original recording on the tape. During Insert Editing pause mode ( light up on the front display panel.)
MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL This Remote can control some functions of remote controllable TVs listed below. Without setting, you can control a JVC TV. Turn on the TV Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its Remote.
To change the cable box’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”.
It's not possible to set the Remote for both your DBS receiver and a cable box at the same time. You can only set the Remote to operate one of these units at a time. (Ex.) To set the Remote to JVC 51: POWER Hold...
VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your VCR and the Remote to respond to B code signals. When using two JVC VCRs, set two VCRs and their Remotes to different codes, so that you can operate these VCRs separately.
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.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly. The timer is not engaged. The VCR has not been set up properly. Timer recording is in progress. The timer is engaged but there is no cassette loaded. The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed.
This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction. If the VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the AC power cord from the AC supply. Wait for a while and then plug the power back in.
..........Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the recording pause mode? A. No. The VCR automatically stops after 5 minutes to protect the heads. When paused during Instant Timer Recording (ITR), the VCR shuts off automatically after 5 minutes.
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. The Remote can operate most of your VCR’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets, cable boxes and DBS receivers.
VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full-sized VHS cassette. ** This VCR can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes. While only VHS signals can be recorded on regular VHS cassettes and Super VHS signals can be recorded and played back using Super VHS cassettes.
Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.
WHAT WE WILL DO: If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period.