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JVC Model HR-DVS1U User Manual

JVC Model HR-DVS1U
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HR-DVS1U
Mini DV/S-VHS
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
LPT0383-001A
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.
123
456
7
89
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2
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DV VHS
POWER
TV/VCRA/B DISPLAY
ENTER/OSD
A.MONITOR
VCR TV CABLE/DBS
CANCEL
TIMER
START STOP DATE CH
C. RESET
DBS
DAILY(M-F)
AUX
WEEKLY
FADE/WIPE
EFFECT ON/OFF
PROG
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
PROG
CHECK
SP/LP
SP/EP
PLAY
REW
REC
STOP
PAUSE
FF
TV CH +
TV CH —
TV
VOL
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SHUTTLE
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DV VHS
DUB
DV IN/OUT
VHSDV
S-VIDEO
PAUSE
VIDEO
A.DUB
INSERT
CH
POWER
EJECT
PLAY
STOP
EJECT
(MONO)L—AUDIO—R
REW
REC PAUSE
FF
PULL - OPEN PULL - OPEN

Table of Contents

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JVC Model HR-DVS1U Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeVCR
Video FormatS-VHS, VHS
Recording SystemNTSC
Playback FormatsS-VHS, VHS
Recording FormatsS-VHS, VHS
TunerNTSC
Heads4 heads
AudioHi-Fi Stereo Sound
DubbingAudio dubbing
InputsComposite video, S-Video, Audio
OutputsComposite video, S-video, stereo audio
ConnectorsRCA, S-Video
Weight13.2 lbs

Summary

CAUTIONS

Moisture Condensation

Describes condensation effects on VCR heads and how to prevent damage.

About Head Cleaning

Explains video head dirt accumulation and when to contact a dealer.

IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Installation

Covers grounding, power sources, overloading, cord protection, ventilation, and mounting.

Antenna Installation Instructions

Details grounding, lightning protection, and power line safety for antenna setups.

Use

Accessories

Lists precautions for using accessories and mounting devices to avoid injury.

Cleaning

Provides instructions on how to clean the VCR safely using a damp cloth.

Servicing

Guides users on when and how to seek professional service for their VCR.

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

Connections

Explains how to connect the VCR to a TV using various cable types.

S-VIDEO Connection

Details connecting the VCR to a TV using an S-VIDEO cable for better picture quality.

Component Video Connection

Explains how to connect the VCR using component video cables for enhanced video signals.

Initial Settings

Plug & Play

Describes the automatic clock and tuner channel setup when power is first connected.

Language

Instructions on how to select the on-screen message language (English, Spanish, French).

Clock

Guides users on setting the VCR's clock manually or semi-automatically.

Semi-Auto

Explains how to automatically set the clock, DST, and time zone via broadcast signals.

Manual

Provides step-by-step instructions for manually setting the time, date, and year.

Tuner

Covers how to set up receivable channels, including automatic scanning.

Add Or Delete A Channel

Details how to manually add or skip channels for the tuner.

Cable Box Control

Situate And Connect Controller

Guides on positioning and connecting the controller for cable box operation.

Connect Cable Box To VCR

Explains how to connect the cable box to the VCR using audio/video or RF connections.

Set Cable Box Output Channel & Cable Box Brand

Instructions on setting the correct output channel and brand code for the cable box.

Cable Box Brand List

A list of cable box brands and their corresponding codes for remote control.

DBS Receiver Control

Situate And Connect Controller

Guides on positioning and connecting the controller for DBS receiver operation.

Connect DBS Receiver To VCR

Explains how to connect the DBS receiver to the VCR using audio/video or RF connections.

Set DBS Receiver Output Channel & DBS Receiver Brand

Instructions on setting the correct output channel and brand code for the DBS receiver.

Set DBS Receiver Brand

Lists DBS receiver brands and their codes for remote control setup.

Simple Playback and Recording

Simple Playback

Step-by-step guide on how to load a cassette and play back recordings.

Usable cassettes

Lists the types of VHS and Mini DV cassettes compatible with the VCR.

Simple Recording

Instructions on how to load a cassette and record programs.

Playback and Recording Features

Playback Features

Overview of various playback options like search, still, slow motion, and tracking.

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

Details how to pause and advance playback frame by frame.

Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion/Reverse Motion Playback

Explains how to activate slow motion and reverse playback modes.

High-Speed Search

Instructions for quickly searching forward or backward through a tape.

High-Speed Search (On the Remote Control)

Guides on using the remote control's shuttle ring for high-speed search.

Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Motion Playback (VHS deck only, On the Remote Control)

Explains variable speed search and reverse motion playback using the remote.

Superimpose

How to control on-screen display of operational indicators.

Manual Tracking

Instructions for manually adjusting tracking to improve picture quality.

Index Search

How to find and play specific recorded sections using index codes.

Manual Tracking (VHS deck only)

Detailed steps for engaging and adjusting manual tracking.

Index Search (VHS deck only)

How to start a search for recorded content using index codes.

Repeat Playback (VHS deck only)

How to set the VCR to repeatedly play back a tape up to 50 times.

Counter Reset (VHS deck only)

Instructions on resetting the tape counter to zero.

Next-Function Memory

How to set what the VCR does after rewinding (e.g., auto playback/power off).

Display Mode Setting (DV Deck)

How to set the DV deck to display recording date and time.

Tape Position Indicator (VHS deck only)

Explains the tape position indicator and its meaning.

Time Code (DV Deck)

Information about time codes recorded on DV tapes for editing.

Picture Control (VHS deck only)

How to adjust picture quality settings like sharp, soft, or edit mode.

Video Stabilizer (VHS deck only)

How to correct vertical vibrations in playback for clearer pictures.

Select The Soundtrack (VHS deck)

How to choose between Normal, Hi-Fi, or stereo soundtracks.

Digital TBC/NR (VHS deck only)

How to use the digital time base corrector and noise reduction for stable pictures.

Digital R³ (VHS deck only)

How to use Digital R³ for edge correction and detail enhancement.

Playback Effects (DV Deck Only)

How to apply temporary visual effects during playback.

Zoom (DV Deck Only)

How to zoom in on the picture during playback.

Select The Soundtrack (DV deck)

How to select audio tracks for DV playback.

Sound Mode Selection (DV deck only)

How to select sound modes like original or dubbed audio.

32kHz Mode Setting (Audio-dubbed Mini DV Tape)

How to set the 32kHz mode for audio-dubbed tapes.

Active Video Calibration (VHS deck only)

How to automatically calibrate the VCR for optimal picture quality during recording and playback.

Recording

Start Recording

Steps to start recording, including video calibration.

Playback

How the VCR assesses tape quality during playback.

Record One Program While Watching Another

How to switch between watching TV and recording a program.

Display Elapsed Recording Time (VHS deck only)

How to view the elapsed recording time on screen.

Display Tape Remaining Time (VHS deck only)

How to check the estimated remaining tape time.

Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program)

To Record SAP Programs

Steps to record programs with SAP audio.

Retake (VHS deck only)

How to cut out unwanted parts of a recording.

S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET and VHS (VHS deck only)

To record in S-VHS

Steps to set the VCR for S-VHS recording and insert an S-VHS cassette.

To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS high grade cassette

How to enable S-VHS ET recording on a standard VHS cassette.

To record in VHS

Steps to set the VCR for standard VHS recording.

Super VHS ET (VHS deck only)

S-VHS ET

Explains the S-VHS ET feature for recording with S-VHS quality on VHS cassettes.

Timer Recording

VCR Plus+ Timer Programming

How to program recordings using PlusCode numbers for automatic scheduling.

Check Program Data

How to verify programmed timer recording details.

Set Tape Speed

How to select the recording tape speed (SP/EP).

Return to Normal Screen

How to exit programming and return to the normal display.

Engage Timer Mode

How to activate the timer recording mode.

Changing VCR Plus+® Setting

VCR Plus+ Guide Channel Matching

Explains how to match VCR Plus+ Guide Channels with broadcast/cable channel numbers.

Access Guide Channel Set Screen

Steps to access the screen for setting guide channel numbers.

Input Guide Channel Number

How to enter the VCR Plus+ Guide Channel number.

Input Receiving Channel Number

How to enter the actual channel number where the broadcast is received.

Express Timer Programming

Set Program Start Time

How to set the desired start time for recording.

Set Program Stop Time

How to set the desired stop time for recording.

Set Program Date

How to set the date for the recording.

Set Channel Number

How to set the channel for the recording.

Set Tape Speed

How to set the tape speed for recording.

Return to Normal Screen

How to exit programming and return to the normal display.

Engage Timer Mode

How to activate the timer recording mode.

Check, Cancel And Revise Programs

Cancel Or Revise A Program

How to cancel or modify programmed recordings.

Auto SP EP Timer (VHS deck only)

Select Auto SP→EP Timer Set Mode

How to enable the feature that switches to EP mode if tape runs out during SP recording.

Auto Timer

Select Auto Timer Set Mode

How to enable automatic timer engagement when the VCR power is off.

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

Start Recording

How to start an immediate recording session using the REC button.

Engage ITR Mode

How to activate the Instant Timer Recording mode.

Set Recording Duration

How to set the recording duration for ITR in 30-minute increments.

Editing

Tape Dubbing

How to dub entire cassettes between VHS and DV decks without external equipment.

Normal Dubbing

How to dub selected scenes from one tape to another, starting and stopping freely.

Random Assemble Editing

How to select up to 8 scenes from a DV cassette and dub them onto VHS.

Use Fade/Wipe Effect On Scene Transition (If Necessary)

How to apply fade or wipe transitions between edited scenes.

Use Playback Effect (If Necessary)

How to apply playback effects like film, sepia, or strobe.

Register Additional Scenes

Steps to add more scenes to the editing sequence.

Prepare Source Tape

How to rewind the source tape to the beginning of the scene for editing.

Engage VHS Deck To Record-Pause Mode

How to put the VHS deck into record-pause mode for dubbing.

Start Editing

How to initiate the editing process.

Stop Editing

How to stop the recording and playback decks after editing.

Edit From A Camcorder

Make Connections

How to connect a camcorder to the VCR for editing using AV or S-VIDEO cables.

Load a Cassette

Instructions to insert the cassette to be recorded on.

Select Recording Deck

How to select the VHS or DV deck for recording.

Set Recorder's Input Mode

How to set the VCR's input mode (AUX, VIDEO, S-VIDEO) for recording.

Select "Edit" For Picture Control Set Mode (VHS Deck Only)

How to set picture control to 'EDIT' for dubbing.

Start Player

How to set the camcorder to its play mode.

Start Recorder

How to set the VCR to its record mode.

Edit To Or From Another VCR

Make Connections

How to connect two VCRs for editing, using AV or S-VIDEO cables.

Load Cassettes

How to load cassettes into the player and recorder VCRs.

Select Deck

How to select the playback deck (VHS or DV).

Set Recorder's Input Mode

Setting the input mode for the recording VCR.

Select "Edit" For Picture Control Set Mode (VHS Deck Only)

Setting picture control to 'EDIT' for dubbing.

Start Player

Setting the player VCR to play mode.

Start Recorder

Setting the recorder VCR to record mode.

Audio Dubbing

Make Connections

How to connect an audio component to the VCR for audio dubbing.

Select Recording Deck

How to select the VHS or DV deck for recording audio.

Set Input Mode

How to set the input mode for audio recording.

Locate Start Point

How to find the desired start point for dubbing.

Engage Audio Dubbing

How to activate the audio dubbing function.

Start Dubbing

How to begin the audio dubbing process.

End Audio Dubbing

How to stop the audio dubbing process.

Insert Editing

Make Connections

How to connect player and recorder for insert editing.

Select Recording Deck

How to select the recording deck.

Set Input Mode

How to set the input mode for insert editing.

Locate End Point (VHS Deck Only)

How to determine the edit-out point for VHS insert editing.

Reset The Counter (VHS deck only)

How to reset the tape counter to zero for insert editing.

Locate Start Point

How to find the edit-in point for insert editing.

Engage Insert Editing

How to activate the insert editing mode.

Start Editing

How to begin the insert editing process.

End Insert Editing

How to stop insert editing for VHS and DV decks.

System Connections

Connecting To A Video Titler

How to connect a video titler for adding titles to scenes.

Connecting To A Printer

How to connect a digital printer to make video image printouts.

Special Features

TV Multi-Brand Remote Control

How to set up the VCR remote to control various TV brands.

Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control

How to set up the VCR remote to control various cable box brands.

DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control

How to set up the VCR remote to control various DBS receiver brands.

Control Two JVC VCRs

How to use the remote control to operate two JVC VCRs independently.

Troubleshooting

Power

Solutions for common power-related VCR issues.

Tape Transport

Troubleshooting steps for problems with tape loading or ejection.

Playback

Solutions for issues like no picture, noise, or soundtrack problems.

Recording

Troubleshooting steps for recording problems, including audio dubbing.

Timer Recording

Solutions for issues related to timer programming and recording.

Other Problems

Troubleshooting for skipping channels, remote control issues, and incorrect clock settings.

Questions and Answers

Playback

Answers to common questions about tape playback and search issues.

Recording

Answers to common questions about recording and pause/resume issues.

Timer Recording

Answers to common questions about timer recording operations.

Index

Front View

Identifies and describes the controls and connectors on the front panel of the VCR.

Rear View

Identifies and describes the ports and connectors on the rear panel of the VCR.

VHS Display Panel

Explains the indicators and displays on the VHS deck's front panel.

DV Display Panel

Explains the indicators and displays on the DV deck's front panel.

Remote Control

Identifies all buttons on the remote control and their functions.

Specifications

General

Provides general specifications like power, temperature, dimensions, and weight.

VHS Deck Video/Audio

Details VHS deck video and audio specifications, including recording system and resolution.

DV Deck Video/Audio

Details DV deck video and audio specifications, including recording system and time.

Tuner

Specifications related to the VCR's tuning system and channel coverage.

Timer

Specifications for the timer function, including clock reference and program capacity.

Accessories

Lists the included accessories provided with the VCR.

For Servicing (Only in U.S.A.)

How To Locate Your JVC Service Center

Information and contact details for finding authorized JVC service centers.

Warranty (Only in U.S.A.)

Limited Warranty

Details the terms and conditions of the product's limited warranty.

What We Will Do

Explains JVC's responsibilities for repair or replacement under warranty.

What You Must Do For Warranty Service

Outlines the steps the customer must take to obtain warranty service.

What Is Not Covered

Lists exclusions and limitations of the provided warranty.

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