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JVC HR-S9400U Instructions Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-S9400U
POWER
A
B
ENTER
OSD
1
2
3
4
5
6
DAILY (M–F)
WEEKLY
7
8
9
AUX
C.RESET
CANCEL
0
TIMER
CH SKIP
TV
CH
VOL.
CABLE
DBS
SP/EP
DISPLAY TV/VCR
TV
VCR
(VIDEO)
PLAY
STOP
POWER
MENU
MULTI BRAND
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
S-VHS
dB
–20 15
10
8
6
4
2
0
2
4
6
+8
dB
–20 15
10
8
6
4
2
0
2
4
L
R
DYNAMIC
CONTRAST
I T R
TIMER
ST
R E C
AM
VIDEO
SP
SAP
PLAY
M
EP
PM
H
M
S
PAUSE
INSTRUCTIONS
8
PLAY
REW
FF
STOP/EJECT
REW
FF
CH
6
+8
JOG
OK
SHUTTLE
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the rear of cabinet. Retain
this information for future reference.
Model No.
HR-S9400U
Serial No.
PU30425-1956-1

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  • Page 1 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-S9400U POWER ENTER DAILY (M–F) WEEKLY C.RESET CANCEL TIMER CH SKIP VOL. CABLE SP/EP DISPLAY TV/VCR (VIDEO) PLAY STOP POWER MENU S-VHS DYNAMIC CONTRAST MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL UNIT INSTRUCTIONS PLAY STOP/EJECT –20 15 –20 15 I T R...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC 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...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 4 BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR ..please read the sections/literature listed below. ”Cautions” on page 2 ”Important Products Safety Instructions” on the previous pages...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Random Assemble Editing ... 58 PECIAL FEATURES TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 60 Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 61 DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 62 Control Two JVC VCRs ... 63 Child Lock ...63 NFORMATION ON J TERMINAL ROUBLESHOOTING Power ... 65 Tape Transport ...

  • Page 6: Connections

    UP and then CH DOWN on TV to obtain a good quality picture. Even if you are using AV cables to connect your VCR to your TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable. This will ensure that...

  • Page 7: S-Video Connection

    Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables to the TV as explained in step 3 of "Basic Connections" ( b– Connect the S-Video cable between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the rear of the VCR and the S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV. pg. 60)

  • Page 8: Clock

    3. "AUTO" is displayed on the VCR's front panel to show that the clock is being set automatically. 4. Do not power on the VCR until the clock or "--:--" is displayed on the VCR's front display panel. The time and date can be set automatically from clock setting data that is transmitted by one of the regular TV broadcast channels.

  • Page 9: Clock Setting

    Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU TIME SCAN 5∞ Clock Setting Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by Advanced Auto Clock Set. Access the Override Auto Clock Set screen to choose the Auto, Semi-Auto or Manual clock setting procedure.

  • Page 10: Semi-Auto

    Semi-Auto Clock Set screen reappears. NOTES: For cable box users: Select "AUTO" or the channel on your VCR that receives the cable box channels, and set the cable box to the PBS channel. There are some PBS channels that do not transmit clock setting data.

  • Page 11: Manual

    At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, place the arrow next to "AUTO CLOCK SET" by pressing CH TIME SCAN 5 ∞, then power off the VCR. Do not power it on again until the clock has been adjusted. The clock is automatically adjusted on the hour except at 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM.

  • Page 12: Language

    Language Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in English, Spanish or French (not including messages superimposed on the TV picture). Select the desired language using this procedure.

  • Page 13: Tuner

    Tuner Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU Set Receivable Channels POWER TIME SCAN TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary.
  • Page 14 MENU TIME SCAN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL Place the arrow next to AUTO CHANNEL SET "AUTO CHANNEL SET" by pressing CH5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ , then press OK. Receivable channels in your area are automatically assigned to the CH5 ∞...

  • Page 15: Add Or Delete A Channel

    NUMBER CH.SKIP MENU TIME SCAN Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner procedure on page 13. To add a channel, go to step 2. To delete a channel, skip to step 4. ACCESS AFC SCREEN Place the arrow next to "AFC"...

  • Page 16: Cable Box Control

    Cable Box Control 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...

  • Page 17: Set Cable Box Output Channel

    Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU TIME SCAN Set Cable Box Output Channel POWER TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary.

  • Page 18: Set Cable Box Brand

    (2–6). If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/ VIDEO IN connectors ..press CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ to place the arrow next to “ON LINE”.
  • Page 19 For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Control- ler, please contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. CABLE BOX BRAND LIST BRAND ARCHER...

  • Page 20: Vcr Plus+ Setup

    If the numbers are different, and you want to be able to timer record programs from those stations, you have to inform the VCR of the mismatch. Go to step 1. If you will not want to timer record from those stations, you can go directly to “VCR Plus+ Timer Programming”...
  • Page 21 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 16–17 and re-perform the procedure. MAIN MENU PROGRAM SET TUNER SET...
  • Page 22 NUMBER MENU TIME SCAN You can now use VCR Plus+ for quick and simple timer programming ( INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL NUMBER Press CH5 ∞ , TIME (Ex.) If WNJU(Ind.) is SCAN 5 ∞ or the received on channel 47...

  • Page 23: Dbs Receiver Control

    DBS Receiver Control Suggested Location Place the DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR's Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the DBS receiver's remote sensor. Attention: The Controller can also control a cable box. If both a DBS...

  • Page 24: Set Dbs Receiver Output Channel

    Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU Set DBS Receiver Output Channel POWER TIME SCAN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. Set the VCR to the channel (3 or 4 or AU) on which the signals from the DBS receiver are received.

  • Page 25: Set Dbs Receiver Brand

    For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Control- ler, please contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. Set DBS Receiver Brand TIME SCAN...

  • Page 26: Imple Playback And Recording

    Simple Playback Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). REW (Rewind) SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Usable cassettes Full-Size VHS T-30 (ST-30**) T-60 (ST-60**) T-90 T-120 (ST-120**) T-160 (ST-160**) ST-210** Compact VHS* TC-20 (ST-C20**)

  • Page 27: Simple Recording

    Simple Recording Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). NUMBER SP/EP ENTER Accidental erasure prevention PLAY To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

  • Page 28: Features

    During playback or still, press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search. The TIME SCAN SHUTTLE indicator on the VCR lights in green during high-speed search. The search speed is 7 times normal playback speed with SP recordings, and 21 times normal with EP recordings.

  • Page 29: Manual Tracking

    If "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to ON ( the screen while an index code is being erased. Instant ReView At the press of a button, you can power up your VCR, rewind the tape and begin viewing the most recent timer-recorded program. ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW After ensuring that the Timer mode is disengaged, press REVIEW.

  • Page 30: Video Stabilizer

    When you finish viewing the tape, be sure to set it back to "OFF". Turning the VCR's power on or inserting a cassette into the VCR will automatically turn OFF this function. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary.

  • Page 31: Superimpose

    (No indication during still and search.) Press OSD again to clear the display. The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing. Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) mode When the channel is changed, the new channel is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds.

  • Page 32: Select The Soundtrack

    Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together. TIME SCAN ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stop mode. If the VCR Plus+ screen appears press MENU again. ACCESS FUNCTION SET 1...

  • Page 33: Repeat Playback

    STOP C.RESET C.MEMORY Repeat Playback START REPEAT Press and hold PLAY (until "PLAY" blinks on the front display panel) during playback, then release. VIDEO The entire tape is played back 20 times. STOP REPEAT To stop, press STOP at any time. NOTE: Pressing PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE or TIME SCAN ™...

  • Page 34: Tape Position Indicator

    REW or FF. AV COMPU LINK Playback Your VCR is compatible with JVC’s AV COMPU LINK components, including amplifiers (or receivers) and televisions. AV COMPU LINK provides one touch control of the audio and video compo- nents that are linked via their AV COMPU LINK connectors.
  • Page 35 (VCR ONLY) AV COMPU LINK Television PLAY TIME SCAN Your VCR NOTE: Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. Please refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this PAUSE/SPECIAL connection. FUNCTION Mini-plug cable (supplied) ACCESS FUNCTION SET 2 SCREEN Press CH5 ∞...

  • Page 36: Commercial Advance

    2 takes place, the VCR will rewind to the beginning of the tape. During automatic commercial skipping, if the user presses STOP or PLAY, the VCR will resume normal play; furthermore, if the tape is reversed to before the commercial group and played, the commercial group will not automatically be skipped.
  • Page 37 If you set "CA RECORD" to "ON" while recording is in TUNER SET =FUNCTION SET 1 progress, the VCR will mark an index code at that location. FUNCTION SET 2 You cannot change the "CA PLAYBACK" setting during FUNCTION SET 3 R.A.

  • Page 38: Timescan

    TIME SCAN INDICATOR PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Your VCR is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScan allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in the forward and reverse search modes. Audio will be played back...

  • Page 39: Skip Search

    To resume normal playback, press PLAY. When using the VCR's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring, the playback speed may not change depending on how far it is turned. When using the VCR's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring, the playback speed will change up to 7x and -7x search speeds. Turning the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring further will not increase the search speed.

  • Page 40: Timescan Audio

    MENU PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) TimeScan Audio The audio output can be set ON/OFF during TimeScan. Select ON/OFF as required. *The default setting is "ON". TIME SCAN ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. ACCESS FUNCTION SET 1 SCREEN Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET 1"...

  • Page 41: Recording Features

    If you are using the AV connection ( S-VIDEO connection ( pg. 7) to view the output from your VCR, change the TV's input mode from AV to TV. SELECT CHANNEL FOR VIEWING Use the TV’s channel selector to set the channel you want to watch.

  • Page 42: S-Vhs (Super Vhs) And Vhs

    S-VHS indicator MENU PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) S-VHS (Super VHS) and VHS Your VCR can record in either S-VHS or VHS. To record in S-VHS; insert a cassette marked "S-VHS", the S-VHS indicator will light. then, perform the steps 1 - 5 below to set the "S-VHS MODE"...

  • Page 43: Stereo And Sap (Second Audio Program)

    MENU TIME SCAN Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi- channel TV Sound broadcasts. The ST indicator on the front display panel lights during stereo broadcast reception, and SAP lights during SAP program reception.

  • Page 44: Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control

    PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control Your VCR allows manual adjustment of the Hi-Fi audio recording level. Although the preset audio recording level is satisfactory for normal recording, if the sound you are going to record is too loud or too low, adjust the audio recording level while referring to the VCR's audio level meters.

  • Page 45: Timer Recording

    REC to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes. NOTES: You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR's front panel. After you set the ITR time, the previous display reappears. To check the remaining time, press REC once during record-...

  • Page 46: Vcr Plus+ Timer Programming

    VCR Plus+ Timer Programming Before VCR Plus+ Timer programming, see "VCR Plus+ Setup" on page 20. Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). NUMBER CANCEL MENU When Using The Illumi-Guide Feature Buttons light or blink on the remote control for approximately 10 seconds.
  • Page 47 NOTES: To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER again. Pressing once more re-engages it. In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory backup keeps your selections for approximately 20 hours. When timer-recording cable channels received through a Cable Box, be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON.

  • Page 48: On-Screen Timer Programming

    You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8 shows, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer (...
  • Page 49 To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER again. Pressing once more re-engages it. In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory backup keeps your selections for approximately 20 hours. If you select "PROGRAM SET" without having set the date and time, an error message appears.

  • Page 50: Check And Cancel Programs

    CANCEL MENU Check And Cancel Programs POWER TIMER To Cancel A Program . . . TIME SCAN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) DISENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER, then press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN Press CH 5 ∞...

  • Page 51: Auto Timer

    SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. NOTE: For safety, when AUTO TIMER is set to “OFF”, all other VCR functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To disengage the timer, press TIMER. pg. 47) or in step 7 in the On-Screen Timer pg.

  • Page 52: Diting

    (supplied) S-VHS S-Video cable (supplied) Camcorder Player NUMBER "0" MENU You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the recorder. Your VCR Mini-plug cable (supplied) (JVC camcorder only) VIDEO AUDIO OUT EDIT TIME SCAN MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable between the camcorder’s VIDEO...
  • Page 53 OFF before pressing play. START RECORDER Set your VCR to its record mode. If you are using a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder, it can put the recorder automatically into Record mode. (Refer to camcorder's instruction manual.)

  • Page 54: Edit To Or From Another Vcr

    (supplied) NOTE: When using this VCR as the recorder, be sure to select the S-VIDEO IN correct AUX input connector (depending on which input connectors you use) at the Aux Input Screen. To select the correct AUX input connector, follow steps 4, 9 – 11, 15 from the "Edit From A Camcorder"...

  • Page 55: Audio Dubbing

    It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Use your VCR as the recorder. Normal audio track...

  • Page 56: Insert Editing

    Before insert editing After insert editing MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the player's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to your VCR's VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN on the front panel. SET INPUT MODE Press NUMBER key "0". "AU" appears in place of a channel number.
  • Page 57 When you reach the start of the section of the source tape that you wish to insert, press PLAY to start the tape in your VCR; Insert Editing begins at this point. PLAY and REC are displayed on the front display panel.

  • Page 58: Random Assemble Editing

    This function makes it easier to create edited videos when your VCR is used as the source player in combination with another JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE Connector. You can pre-program up to 8 scenes or “cuts” for automatic editing in the sequence you have specified.
  • Page 59 By connecting this controller to your VCR's R.A. EDIT connec- tor, you can perform Random Assemble Editing in combination with a second non-JVC VCR. The controller is compatible with various major VCR brands. For compatible systems and availability, please consult your JVC dealer.

  • Page 60: Special Features

    The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVC remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs listed below. The TV brand code is factory preset to control JVC TVs. NOTE: Depending on the kind of TV, there may be cases where some or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control.

  • Page 61: Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control

    Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control POWER The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands of cable boxes listed below. Some cable box brands have more than one code. If your cable box does not function with a specified code, try other codes.

  • Page 62: Dbs Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control

    DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control POWER The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands of DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers listed below. NOTES: You must set the DBS receiver brand for your remote control and the DBS receiver brand for your Controller ( separately.

  • Page 63: Control Two Jvc Vcrs

    A/B CODE Control Two JVC VCRs The supplied remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs independently using the A/B CODE switch. You can set this POWER VCR so it responds to remote commands only when the switch is set to B, and another VCR so it responds to commands when the switch is set to A.

  • Page 64: Nformation On J Terminal

    VCR during editing and certain other operations. For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer. Information is also available at one of JVC's World Wide Web sites at http:// www.jvc-victor.co.jp/ U.S. customers can contact JVC directly toll free at 1-800-252- 5722.

  • Page 65: Roubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service for a problem, 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.

  • Page 66: Recording

    POSSIBLE CAUSE There’s no cassette loaded. The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed. The VCR has been set to its AUX mode by mistake. The VCRs or the camcorder and the VCR have been incorrectly con- nected.

  • Page 67: Other Problems

    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 power cord from the AC supply. Wait for a while and then plug the power back in.

  • Page 68: Playback

    Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode? A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.

  • Page 69: List Of Terms

    Tape Speed Setting ...27 TimeScan ...38 TIME SCAN SHUTTLE Ring ... 38 Time Zone Selection ... 10 Tuner Setting ...13 Variable-Speed Search ... 38 VCR Plus+ ...20 VCR Plus+ Timer Programming ... 46 VCR Plus+ Timer Recording ... 46 Video Stabilizer ...30...

  • Page 70: Front View

    FRONT VIEW PAUSE A.DUB POWER INDEX MARK ERASE MENU R.A.EDIT START S-VHS VIDEO L–AUDIO–R JLIP MONO & Open the lid to access covered connectors and buttons. 1 Power ON/OFF Button ( 2 Menu Button ( pg. 9) 3 INDEX MARK Button ( 4 Record [REC] Button ( 5 Pause Button ( pg.

  • Page 71: Rear View

    REAR VIEW 1 Power Cord ( pg. 6) 2 Video/Audio Output Connectors ( 3 Video/Audio Input Connectors ( 4 ANTENNA IN Connector ( 5 S-Video (S-VHS) Output Connector ( 6 S-Video (S-VHS) Input Connector ( FRONT DISPLAY PANEL –20 15 I T R VIDEO 1 Audio Level Meter (...

  • Page 72: Remote Control

    STOP Button ( t SKIP SEARCH Button ( y OK Button ( u TIME SCAN Button ( i ILLUMI GUIDE Button ( How To Use The remote control can operate most of your VCR's functions. NOTES: INDEX (cont.) pg. 29) pg. 63) pg.

  • Page 73: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V` , 60 Hz Power consumption : 26 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F) Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (W x H x D) : 465 x 105 x 353 mm (18-5/6"...

  • Page 74: For Servicing (Only In U.s.a.)

    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.

  • Page 75: Arranty (Only In U.s.a.)

    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.
  • Page 76 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP. 41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N.J. 07407 JVC CANADA INC. 21 Finchdene Square, Scarborough Ontario M1X 1A7 Printed in Japan U/U(C) COPYRIGHT © 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0297HOV...

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