Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto HR-S9400U del fabbricante JVC
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H R-S9400U VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INSTRUCTIONS PU30425-1956-1 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. I L L U M I G U I D E C .
2 EN Dear Customer , Thank you for pur chasing 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 W ARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
EN 3 IMPOR T ANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical ener gy 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 .
4 EN SERVICING 1. Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
EN 5 CONTENTS Display T ape Remaining T ime ................................. 41 S-VHS (Super VHS) and VHS ................................... 42 Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) ................. 43 T o Record SAP Programs ......................
6 EN INST ALLING YOUR NEW VCR Connections Antenna or Cable Flat Feeder Basic Connections CHECK CONTENTS 1 Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICA TIONS” ( Z pg. 73). SITUA TE VCR 2 Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.
EN 7 TV OUT NOTES: n T o make the most of the Super VHS picture performance we recommend that you use the supplied S-VIDEO cable to connect your VCR to a TV with an S-VIDEO input connector . n T o operate the VCR with your TV using the S-VIDEO connec- tion, set your TV to the A V mode using the TV's remote control.
8 EN INITIAL SETTINGS Clock A TTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS If you perform the Advanced Auto Clock Set procedure . . . ● Select the PBS channel on your cable box before plugging your VCR’ s power plug into the AC outlet.
EN 9 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. Each procedure starts from step 5 .
10 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) SELECT MODE 5 At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, place the arrow next to “SEMI- AUT O CLOCK SET” by pressing CH ▲▼ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ , then press OK .
EN 11 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 SELECT D.S.T . MODE 9 Y ou have three choices: a– Select “AUTO” and the adjustment to your VCR’ s clock will be made according to the incoming signal from the host channel. b– Select “ON” and the adjustment will be made based on the clock itself.
12 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Language 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.
EN 13 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 T uner Set Receivable Channels TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU as many times as necessary . ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 3 Place the arrow next to "TUNER SET" by pressing CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ , then press OK .
14 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET 6 Place the arrow next to "AUT O CHANNEL SET" by pressing CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ , then press OK . Receivable channels in your area are automatically assigned to the CH 5 ∞ buttons, and non-receivable channels are skipped.
EN 15 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 1 Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the T uner procedure on page 13. ● T o add a channel, go to step 2 . ● T o delete a channel, skip to step 4 . ACCESS AFC SCREEN 2 Place the arrow next to "AFC" by pressing CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ , then press OK .
16 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) This procedure is required if you receive your TV channels through a cable box (descrambler). The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the cable box channel during timer -recording. The Controller is effective for recording shows that have been programmed using VCR Plus+ ( Z pg.
EN 17 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 Set Cable Box Output Channel TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU as many times as necessary . ACCESS FUNCTION SET 3 SCREEN 3 Press CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ to place the arrow next to “FUNCTION SET 3”, then press OK .
18 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) SELECT CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL 6 Y our selection depends on how your cable box is connected to your VCR.
EN 19 8 CABLE BOX BRAND LIST NOTES: ● Although the supplied Controller is compatible with many different cable box brands, it is possible that it will not work with your cable box. ● If your cable box doesn’t respond to any code between 1 and 69, you can’t use the Controller to change cable box channels.
20 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) The VCR Plus+ timer programming system eliminates the need to input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the timer record function. Simply key in the PlusCode number for the TV program you wish to record (found in most TV listings) and the VCR’ s timer is automatically programmed.
EN 21 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 ACCESS FUNCTION SET 3 SCREEN 3 Press CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ to place the arrow next to “FUNCTION SET 3”, then press OK . ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SET -UP SCREEN 4 Press CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ to place the arrow next to “VCR PLUS+ SET -UP”, then press OK .
22 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL NUMBER 7 Press CH 5 ∞ , TIME SCAN 5 ∞ or the appropriate NUMBER keys to input the number of the channel on which the Guide Channel’ s broad- casts are received. Then press OK .
EN 23 The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver and you want your VCR to change to receiver's channels during timer recording. The VCR can control the DBS Receiver during timer recording using its Controller .
24 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Set DBS Receiver Output Channel TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER . ● Set the VCR to the channel (3 or 4 or AU) on which the signals from the DBS receiver are received. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU as many times as necessary .
EN 25 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 Set DBS Receiver Brand TURN ON DBS RECEIVER 1 Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver . ACCESS DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET SCREEN 2 At the Function Set 3 screen, press CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ to place the arrow next to “DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET”, then press OK.
26 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 SIMPLE PLA YBACK AND RECORDING Simple Playback LOAD A CASSETTE 1 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. Don’ t apply too much pressure when inserting.
EN 27 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 Simple Recording LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette. SELECT RECORDING CHANNEL 2 Press CH 5 ∞ . Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys, then press ENTER .
28 EN 8 PLA YBACK AND RECORDING FEA TURES Playback Features Still Picture/Frame-By- Frame Playback P AUSE DURING PLA YBACK 1 Press P AUSE . If there is vertical jitter , use the CH 5 or ∞ button to correct the picture. ● During still picture, the normal (mono) sound from the previous 3 seconds (approx.
EN 29 Manual T racking Once playback begins, the VCR’ s automatic tracking function is engaged. If noise appears in the picture, you can override this and make the adjustment manually .
30 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 PLA YBACK AND RECORDING FEA TURES (cont.) Video Stabilizer Y ou can correct vertical vibration when playing back unstable EP recordings that were made on another VCR. When this function is set to "ON", vertical vibration will be automatically corrected.
EN 31 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 Superimpose This function, switchable between ON and OFF , determines whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen.
32 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 PLA YBACK AND RECORDING FEA TURES (cont.) Select The Soundtrack Y our VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stop mode.
EN 33 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 Repeat Playback ST AR T REPEA T 1 Press and hold PLA Y (until "PLA Y" blinks on the front display panel) during playback, then release. ● The entire tape is played back 20 times. STOP REPEA T 2 T o stop, press STOP at any time.
34 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 T ape Position Indicator The T ape position indicator appears on screen when, from the stop mode, you press FF , REW , o r use the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring, or perform an Index Sear ch or Instant ReV iew .
EN 35 45 6 8 0 7 9 8 ACCESS FUNCTION SET 2 SCREEN 4 Press CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ to place the arrow next to “FUNCTION SET 2”, then press OK . ACCESS SPECIAL FUNCTION SCREEN 5 Press CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ to place the arrow next to “SPECIAL FUNCTION”, then press OK .
36 EN PLA YBACK AND RECORDING FEA TURES (cont.) Commercial Advance Y our VCR is eqipped with the Commercial Advance feature, which can automatically fast-motion the tape during playback to skip over previously recorded TV commer cials.
EN 37 RETURN TO FUNCTION SET 1 SCREEN 5 Press MENU . ACCESS CA PLA YBACK SCREEN 6 Press CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ to place the arrow next to "CA PLA YBACK", then press OK . SELECT MODE 7 Place the arrow next to "AUT O" by pressing CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ .
38 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 TimeScan Y our VCR is equipped with the T imeScan function. T imeScan allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in the forward and reverse search modes. Audio will be played back at normal speed during any of the T imeScan modes ( Z pg.
EN 39 ● The VCR's T imeScan indicator lights during TimeScan. ● The speed is shown in the upper right corner of the TV screen for approx. 5 seconds. ● The T imeScan search speed is the same for SP and EP recordings. ● T o resume normal playback, press PLA Y .
40 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 PLA YBACK AND RECORDING FEA TURES (cont.) TimeScan Audio The audio output can be set ON/OFF during T imeScan. Select ON/OFF as required. *The default setting is "ON". ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU as many times as necessary .
EN 41 Record One Pr ogram While W atching Another ENGAGE TV MODE 1 During recording... ● Press TV/VCR . The VCR's VIDEO indicator goes out. (If you are using the RF connection ( Z pg. 6) to view the output from your VCR, the TV broadcast being recorded disappears.
42 EN PLA YBACK AND RECORDING FEA TURES (cont.) 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 CH CH MENU OK TIME SCAN S-VHS indicator MENU OK S-VHS (Super VHS) and VHS Y our VCR can record in either S-VHS or VHS. T o record in S-VHS; ● insert a cassette marked "S-VHS", the S-VHS indicator will light.
EN 43 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Pr ogram) Y our 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.
44 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 PLA YBACK AND RECORDING FEA TURES (cont.) Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Contr ol Y our VCR allows manual adjustment of the Hi-Fi audio recording level.
EN 45 Instant Timer Recording (ITR) This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the VCR off after recording is finished. ST AR T RECORDING 1 Press REC on the front panel. ENGAGE ITR MODE 2 Press REC again.
46 EN VCR Plus+ Timer Pr ogramming ● Before VCR Plus+ T imer programming, see "VCR Plus+ Setup" on page 20. ● T urn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or A V mode). T imer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a program which will be broadcast at some future time.
EN 47 CHECK INPUT DA T A 4 Press OK and the Program screen appears. The PlusCode number you entered appears in the Program screen. Check to make sure it’ s accurate. ● T o timer-record daily or weekly serials, press DAILY ( NUMBER “8”) or WEEKL Y ( NUMBER “9”).
48 EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Y ou 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 ( Z pg.
EN 49 SET PROGRAM INFORMA TION 5 Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date, start/stop time and channel number . Press CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ to set AM/PM and tape speed (SP or EP). Press OK after AM/PM, channel number and tape speed settings.
50 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 TIMER RECORDING (cont.) DISENGAGE TIMER 1 Press TIMER , then press POWER . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU as many times as necessary . ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN 3 Press CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ to place the arrow next to "PROGRAM SET", then press OK .
EN 51 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU as many times as necessary . ACCESS FUNCTION SET 2 SCREEN 2 Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET 2" by pressing CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ , then press OK .
52 EN 8 0 7 9 8 EDITING Edit Fr om A Camcorder Y ou can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the recorder . MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect an AV cable between the camcorder’ s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR’ s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.
EN 53 RETURN TO FUNCTION SET 1 SCREEN 12 Press MENU . ACCESS T APE DUB MODE SCREEN 13 Press CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ to place the arrow next to “T APE DUB MODE”, then press OK . SELECT MODE 14 Place the arrow next to "ON" by pressing CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ .
54 EN Edit T o Or Fr om Another VCR Y ou can use your VCR as the player or the recorder . MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect an AV cable between the player’ s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.
EN 55 8 Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Use your VCR as the recorder . Audio Dubbing MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect an audio component to the AUDIO IN L + R connectors on the VCR's front panel.
56 EN 8 Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the audio dubbing function simultaneously .
EN 57 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 ENGAGE INSER T EDITING 6 Press INSERT . ● Y our VCR enters the Insert-Pause mode. (REC, PLA Y and P AUSE light up on the front display panel.) ● The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input source you are going to record.
58 EN 8 0 7 9 CH C.MEMORY MENU TIME SCAN OK PAUSE/ SPECIAL FUNCTION REMOTE PAUSE 8 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 P AUSE Connector .
EN 59 END R.A. EDIT 11 Press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the normal screen, and engage the Stop mode for the both VCRs. NOTES: ● Y ou can also monitor the sound when sear ching for scenes you want to edit in steps 7 – 8 .
60 EN SPECIAL FEA TURES TV Multi-Brand Remote Contr ol 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.
EN 61 Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control 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.
62 EN SPECIAL FEA TURES (cont.) DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands of DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers listed below .
EN 63 Contr ol T wo JVC VCRs The supplied remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs independently using the A/B CODE switch. Y ou can set this 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 .
64 EN INFORMA TION ON J TERMINAL J T erminal (JLIP(Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector) The J T erminal is used to connect the VCR to a personal computer or similar device to allow computerized control of the VCR during editing and certain other operations.
EN 65 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 . POSSIBLE CAUSE ● The power cord is disconnected.
66 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) CORRECTIVE ACTION Insert a cassette. Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape, or load a cassette on which the record safety tab is intact. Set the VCR to the appropriate channel. Refer to the directions and the illustration under “Edit T o Or From Another VCR” ( Z pg.
EN 67 8. Satellite channels are not automati- cally switched during timer recording. 9. T imer recording begins as sched- uled, but the channel is always incorrect. 10.We moved, and now VCR Plus+ doesn’ t work properly . 1 1. “PROGRAM FULL” is displayed on the VCR Plus+ screen.
68 EN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLA YBACK 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.
EN 69 INDEX List Of T erms This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names. A A/B Code .................................................................... 63 Add Channel ...................................
70 EN INDEX (cont.) FRONT VIEW Open the lid to access covered connectors and buttons. POWER REC A.DUB SP/EP MARK ERASE PAUSE INSERT MENU R.A.EDIT START VIDEO S-VHS MONO L–AUDIO–R INDEX 8 S E A R C.
EN 71 REAR VIEW FRONT DISPLA Y P ANEL 2 L dB –20 15 10 8 4 62 0 2 4 6 + 8 R dB –20 15 10 8 4 62 0 2 4 6 + 8 HM S REC SAP PAUSE ST PLAY I T R TIMER VIDEO M SP EP AM PM 4 8 7 6 0 9 1 % $ 3 5# @ ! AN.
72 EN REMOTE CONTROL (Pr ovided) I L L U M I G U I D E C . M E M O R Y S K I P S E A R C H POWER ENTER PLAY STOP OSD DAILY (M–F) AUX C.RESET CH SKIP CANCEL TV VOL.
EN 73 GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V ` , 60 Hz Power consumption : 26 W T emperature 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" x 4-3/1 6" x 13- 15/16") W eight : 5.
74 EN HOW TO LOCA TE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722 JVC SER VICE & ENGINEERING COMP ANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP . F ACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCA TIONS If you ship the product.
EN 75 LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 JVC COMP ANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONL Y TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER A T RET AIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MA TERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below .
HR-S9400U COPYRIGHT © 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. U/U(C) Printed in Japan 0297HOV * UN * YP JV C COMP ANY OF AMERIC A DIVISION OF US JVC CORP .
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