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JVC HM-DB1U Instructions Manual

JVC HM-DB1U Instructions Manual

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D-VHS DIGITAL RECORDER
HM-DB1U
REMOTE
POWER
CODE
TV/VCR
A/B/C/D
VCR
CABLE
TV
/DBS
PROGRAM
PROG.CHECK
TIMER
START
STOP
DATE
TV/VCR CH
1
2
3
REC
LINK
SP/EP
4
5
6
REC
SPEED
DBS
DAILY
WEEKLY
7
8
9
ENTER
C. RESET
AUX
0
SKIP
CANCEL
REVIEW
SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
MENU
TV
VOL
BLANK
HM-DB1U-EN01-09
INSTRUCTIONS
1
暫定版
Version 3
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.
21/11/03, 11:05 AM
2003.12.18
MTP
NTSC
LPT0803-001A

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  • Page 1 暫定版 Version 3 2003.12.18 D-VHS DIGITAL RECORDER HM-DB1U REMOTE POWER CODE TV/VCR A/B/C/D CABLE /DBS PROGRAM PROG.CHECK TIMER NTSC START STOP DATE TV/VCR CH LINK SP/EP SPEED DAILY WEEKLY ENTER C. RESET SKIP CANCEL REVIEW SEARCH PLAY STOP MENU BLANK For Customer Use: INSTRUCTIONS Enter below the Model No.
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC D-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 NOTE: Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT PRODUCT 5. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. • Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed, Electrical energy can perform many useful functions.
  • Page 4 SERVICING 1. Accessories 1. Servicing To avoid personal injury: If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, change in performance and you are unable to restore normal bracket, or table.
  • Page 5 Still image Black screen Use a cleaning tape designed specifically for D-VHS video heads (JVC D-VHS video head cleaner DFC-2) to clean the video heads. ● Follow the instructions that are provided with the cleaning tape. If you still do not get a clear picture after using a cleaning tape: ●...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS TIMER RECORDING INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR Connections ..........7 Express Timer Programming ....... 28 Checking program settings ........30 INITIAL SETTINGS Canceling or changing program settings ....30 Satellite Auto Recording ......31 Plug & Play Setting ........9 Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set ........

  • Page 7: Installing Your New Vcr

    INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR Connections Basic Connection Check contents Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in ‘SPECIFICATIONS’ ( pg. 61). Antenna or Cable Situate VCR Coaxial Cable Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface. Connect VCR to TV Flat Feeder The following connections are required.
  • Page 8 INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR (cont.) Digital Set Top Box Connection • Connect VCR to Digital Set Top Box a– Connect an i.LINK cable between the Digital Set Top Box’s i.LINK input/output connector and your VCR’s [i.LINK IN/OUT] connector. b– Connect an audio/S-Video cable between the Digital Set Top Box’s audio/S-Video output connector and your VCR’s [AUDIO/S VIDEO IN] connector.

  • Page 9: Initial Settings

    INITIAL SETTINGS Plug & Play 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 & Setting Play setting. The time and date can be set automatically by the clock setting data transmitted from one of the regular TV broadcast channels.

  • Page 10: Clock Setting

    INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Clock Setting Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting or if you use a cable box. Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semi-auto or Manual Clock Set.

  • Page 11: Setting Clock Semi-Automatically

    Setting clock semi-automatically Select D.S.T. mode You have three choices: — Semi-auto Clock Set “AUTO”– Select if you want to adjust your VCR’s You can change the host channel/D.S.T. /time zone clock automatically by the incoming setting manually. signal from the host channel. (Auto First follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10, then go to the Daylight Saving Time*) following steps.

  • Page 12: Setting Clock Manually - Manual Clock Set

    INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Setting clock manually — Manual Clock Set First follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10, then go to the following steps. Set time Press [%fi] until the CLOCK SET desired time appears, CABLE TIME DATE YEAR /DBS then press [OK] or [#].

  • Page 13: Tuner Setting

    Tuner Setting Setting channels automatically — Auto Channel Set Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting. If you want to add or ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV delete channels, use Manual Channel Set ( pg.

  • Page 14: Setting Channels Manually

    INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Setting channels manually — Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually. CABLE /DBS Access Main Menu screen Press [MENU]. Access Tuner Set screen Press [%fi] to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET”, then press [OK] or [#].

  • Page 15: Playback

    PLAYBACK Basic This VCR can check the tape condition during playback (and recording), and realize the best possible pictures. ● This VCR can play back tapes that have been recorded Playback in D-VHS (MTP), S-VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS formats and automatically identifies the recording format.

  • Page 16: Playing Back Tapes Recorded In S-Vhs/Vhs Mode

    PLAYBACK (cont.) Playing back tapes recorded in ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the S-VHS/VHS mode Remote to [VCR]. Load a cassette Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR.

  • Page 17: Basic Playback Features

    Basic Checking tape position The tape position indicator Playback CH 46 appears on the screen in the following cases: ● When you change the VCR Features operation mode from the stop B---- +----+----+-----E mode to fast forward or rewind REMAIN 1:37 mode.

  • Page 18: Adjusting Tracking Condition

    PLAYBACK (cont.) Adjusting tracking condition Selecting monitor sound — Tracking Adjustments — Audio Monitor You can select the desired monitor sound. Automatic tracking adjustment This VCR automatically adjusts the tracking condition. While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAP Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, sound is recorded, press [A.MONITOR] on the Remote.

  • Page 19: Automatic Operations After Rewinding

    Locating beginning of timer Automatic operations after recordings rewinding — Instant Review — Next Function Memory At the press of a button, you can turn on the VCR, The Next Function Memory tells the VCR what to do rewind the tape and begin to view the most recent timer- after rewinding is complete.

  • Page 20: Special Effect Playback

    PLAYBACK (cont.) Special Effect With this VCR, you can enjoy special effect playback such as high-speed search, variable-speed search, and still playback and so on. Playback Locating particular scene rapidly — Picture Search 7 High-Speed Picture Search: ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV.

  • Page 21: Viewing Still Picture - Still Picture Playback

    Viewing still picture — Still Picture Playback Press [PAUSE ( 8 )] during normal playback. CABLE /DBS Playback is freezed and a still picture appears. To resume normal playback, press [PLAY ( 3 )]. NOTES: [TV/VCR ● To obtain a noiseless still picture, it may be necessary to CH +/–] adjust tracking in slow motion playback before starting still picture playback.

  • Page 22: Viewing Slow Motion Picture

    PLAYBACK (cont.) Viewing slow motion picture — Slow Motion Playback (S-VHS/VHS only) CABLE /DBS During normal playback: Press [4] to decrease the playback speed. Each time you press the button, the speed decreases (toward reverse slow motion playback, then reverse picture search).

  • Page 23: Recording

    RECORDING Basic This VCR can check the tape condition during recording (and playback), and realizes the best possible pictures. Recording D-VHS Recording Set up link between this VCR and the ● Turn on the TV (and/or Digital Set Top Box), and Integrated HDTV or Digital Set Top Box select the channel to be recorded.

  • Page 24: S-Vhs/Vhs Recording

    RECORDING (cont.) S-VHS/VHS Recording To pause recording Press [PAUSE ( 8 )]. To resume recording, press [PLAY ( 3)]. Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, To stop recording cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting Press [STOP ( 7 )] on the Remote or [STOP/EJECT ( 7 0 )] the cassette.

  • Page 25: Basic Recording Features

    Basic Changing display information Press [DISPLAY] during recording or recording pause. Recording Each time you press the button, the front display panel shows the channel number, clock time, and the recording speed in sequence. Features Channel No. Clock Time ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV Recording Speed mode on the TV.

  • Page 26: Blank Search

    RECORDING (cont.) Blank search This function locates the non-recorded portions of the tape. In the stop mode, press [BLANK] on the Remote. CABLE /DBS ● The VCR begins to search and goes into the stop mode when a non-recorded portion is BLANK SEARCH reached.
  • Page 27 Other useful functions for recording Accidental erasure prevention You can also use the following functions for recording. To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab. ● “VIDEO CALIBRATION” (S-VHS/VHS only) ( pg. 36) To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape. 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.

  • Page 28: Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING Express Timer Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a broadcast at some future time. You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to Programming 8 broadcasts, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer pg.
  • Page 29 NOTES: Set recording speed ● Even if a power failure occurs, the VCR keeps your timer Press [REC SPEED] to set the recording speed. programs. However, the clock time is lost if it lasts for more ● When i.LINK channel is selected, only “AUTO” than 10 minutes.

  • Page 30: Checking Program Settings

    TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Canceling or changing program ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV settings mode on the TV. ● Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the Remote to [VCR]. Access Program screen Repeat steps in the left column. Cancel or change program setting To cancel a program, PROGRAM 3...

  • Page 31: Satellite Auto Recording

    Satellite Auto Set timer program on DBS receiver • For timer programming method, refer to the Recording manual supplied with the DBS receiver. Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact. ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV Set recording speed mode on the TV.

  • Page 32: I.link Timer Programming

    TIMER RECORDING (cont.) i.LINK Timer Load a D-VHS cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting Programming the cassette. Select recording channel (i.LINK input) ● Turn on the VCR and the TV (and/or Digital Set On the front panel: Top Box).

  • Page 33: Video Remote Control Timer Programming

    Video Remote This VCR can perform analog recording of a program which is timer-programmed on your Integrated HDTV (or Digital Set Top Box). Control Timer Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, Programming cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.
  • Page 34 TIMER RECORDING (cont.) ATTENTION Other Useful functions for timer recording ● If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one You can also use the following functions for timer program overlaps with another, only the parts shown recording. below in gray will be recorded.

  • Page 35: Other Useful Functions

    OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS Useful Function You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set screens by following the procedure described below. Settings ● For the functions you can set on the Function Set screen, see pages 36 to 38. Access Main Menu screen ●...
  • Page 36 OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) Function settings “FUNCTION” * The default setting is bold in the table below. “S-VHS ET” This function allows you to record on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a VCR equipped with the S-VHS ET “ON”...
  • Page 37 * The default setting is bold in the table below. ● When this function is set to “ON”: “AUTO TIMER” The timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned “ON” off. It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on. You do not have to press “OFF”...
  • Page 38 OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. “S-VHS MODE” You can determine which recording mode — either S-VHS mode or VHS mode — is used for recording on D-VHS and S-VHS tapes. “ON” When this function is set to “ON”, you can record on D-VHS and S-VHS tapes with “OFF”...

  • Page 39: Jlip Id Number Setting

    PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9) THEN (OK) PRESS(MENU) TO END Return to normal screen Press [MENU]. 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.

  • Page 40: I.link Set Up

    OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) i.LINK Set Up i.LINK set up for connected device When you connect i.LINK compatible devices to this VCR, an i.LINK device number is assigned to each device in the order of connection. ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV If you want to change the number, follow the procedure mode on the TV.
  • Page 41 What is i.LINK? i.LINK Connection Examples i.LINK is a digital serial interface that allows devices Examples of good i.LINK connections and bad i.LINK equipped with an i.LINK connector to exchange digital connections are shown below. The digital signals flow to video signals, digital audio signals, and device control all connected devices.

  • Page 42: Editing

    EDITING i.LINK This VCR supports the copy protection technologies of DTLA (Digital Transmission Licensing Administrator). These technologies are admitted by Connections DTLA. It is impossible to dub copy-limited signals between the devices which supports copy protection NOTES: technologies of DTLA. It is impossible to dub to other tapes the program which only one recording ●...
  • Page 43 Make connections Start playback Press [PLAY ( 3 )] on the connected device. Connection with the camcorder Connect an i.LINK cable between the NOTE: camcorder’s i.LINK input/output connector and If the connected device is equipped with a your VCR’s [i.LINK IN/OUT] connector. superimpose/OSD disable feature then set it to “OFF”...

  • Page 44: S-Video/Video Connections

    EDITING (cont.) S-VIDEO/ You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR. Ex. When using this VCR as the recording VCR VIDEO This VCR (for recording) Connections VHF/UHF ANTENNA S VIDEO S VIDEO IN(L-1) i.LINK IN/OUT ANTENNA S200 AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO...
  • Page 45 Connection with the VCR Select video input terminal Connect an audio/S-video cable between the Access the “FUNCTION” screen ( pg. 38). playback VCR’s audio/S-video output connectors When using [S VIDEO] terminal, set “FRONT and the recording VCR’s [AUDIO/S VIDEO IN] AUX F-1”...

  • Page 46: Multi-Brand Remote Control

    TV Brand When programmed (set) with a manufacturer’s (brand’s) code, this Remote can perform some of the remote control functions of the listed TVs. You can control a JVC Setting TV without setting a brand code. Turn on the TV Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its Remote.

  • Page 47: Cable Box Or Dbs Receiver Brand Setting

    (Ex.) To set the Remote for the cable box to RCA 14: UNIKA 01, 17 UNIVERSAL 16, 17, 25 POWER STOP VIDEOWAY 03, 09, 22 ZENITH 03, 09, 22 DBS BRAND NAME BRAND CODE Release JVC (DISH Network) ECHOSTAR (DISH Network) Hold Press in succession SONY (DSS) down RCA (DSS)

  • Page 48: Changing Remote Control Code

    You can easily change your Remote and the VCR Code to send and respond to B, C or D code signals. When using four JVC VCRs, set the four VCRs and their Remotes to different codes, so that the Remotes can operate these VCRs separately.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    The heads must be cleaned. Use an interrupted, even though TV optional dry cleaning cassette, or broadcasts are clear. consult your JVC dealer. ● The video heads may be dirty. The heads must be cleaned. Use an 4. The picture stops, or the black or...
  • Page 50 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) RECORDING POSSIBLE CAUSE SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION ● There is no cassette loaded. 1. Recording will not start, and Insert a cassette. ● The loaded cassette has had its “CASS” blinks on the front display Remove the cassette and cover the panel for about 5 seconds.
  • Page 51 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. ATTENTION 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.
  • Page 52 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) The following conditions are product features and do not indicate mechanical problems. Playback of tapes recorded in D-VHS mode Recording from camcorders and other devices via • You may see a mosaic (block) noise, grayed images, or i.LINK connector a still image in cases of excessive distortion caused •...

  • Page 53: Error Codes

    Error Codes Some error codes may appear on the TV screen when operating the VCR. Refer to the chart below for the solution. CODE DESCRIPTION CORRECTIVE ACTION ● An attempt was made to dub a D-VHS recording ● This VCR supports copy protection technologies such as of a digitally copy protected program.

  • Page 54: Questions And Answers

    TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) Questions and answers RECORDING PLAYBACK Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end Q. What happens if the tape reaches its end during of the recording before the pause is overlapped by playback or search? the new recording.

  • Page 55: Index Glossary

    INDEX Index Glossary S200 i.LINK connector Digital Broadcasts and D-VHS For i.LINK compatible devices, a maximum data transfer Great changes in the entertainment and media industries speed is identified near it’s i.LINK connectors. i.LINK are transforming the way we use VHS, and digital defines a maximum data transfer speed of approximately broadcasting is a good example of what the future holds.
  • Page 56 Tape position indicator 17 Semi-auto setting 11 Multi-Brand Remote Tape remaining time 59 Clock time 25 Controlling four JVC VCRs 48 Time counter 17, 59 Connection 7 Setting Cable Box or DBS Time zone selection 11 Connection to TV 7...
  • Page 57 Front panel S-VIDEO VIDEO POWER TIMER IN F-1 STOP/ MENU PLAY EJECT (MONO) L–AUDIO–R – CHANNEL + PAUSE REW FF D-VHS 8 [PLAY ( 3 )] button : 1 [S-VIDEO]/[VIDEO]/[AUDIO] input connectors pg. 15 [IN F-1] : pg. 44 9 [CHANNEL +] and [–] buttons : pg.
  • Page 58 INDEX (cont.) Rear panel VHF/UHF ANTENNA S VIDEO S VIDEO IN(L-1) i.LINK IN/OUT ANTENNA S200 AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO D THEATER REGION 1 IN(L-2) 5 [S VIDEO]/[AUDIO]/[VIDEO OUT] connectors : 1 AC power cord : pg. 7 pg. 7, 8 2 JLIP terminal : pg.
  • Page 59 Front display panel D-VHS S-VHS 1 Channel and auxiliary input ([L-1], [L-2], [F-1] 4 Play mode indicator : pg. 17 and [I-1] etc.) 5 [D-VHS] indicator : pg. 15, 23 Clock time : pg. 25 6 [S-VHS] indicator : pg. 36 2 Timer mode indicator : pg.
  • Page 60 INDEX (cont.) 1 [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector : pg. 46-48 Remote 2 [A/B/C/D] button : pg. 48 3 [OK] button 4 [PROGRAM] button : pg. 28 REMOTE POWER CODE TV/VCR A/B/C/D 5 [STOP +/–] buttons : pg. 28 6 [START +/–] buttons : pg.

  • Page 61: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL TUNER Power requirement : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz Tuning system : Frequency-synthesized tuner Power consumption Channel coverage Power on : 30 W : Channels 2–13 Power off : 6 W : Channels 14–69 Temperature CATV : 113 Channels Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage...

  • Page 62: 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 63: Warranty (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 64 ATTENTION ● JVC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES, CLAIMS OR LIABILITIES, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT WITH ANY OTHER PRODUCT, DEVICE, COMPONENT, PART OR MATERIAL THAT IS NON- CONFORMING OR NON-COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT.

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