HR-S9400E/EH
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
LPT0002-070B
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ILLUMI GUIDE
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CONTENTS
SAFETY FIRST
2
Safety Precautions ............................. 2
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER
3
Basic Connections ............................ 3
S-VIDEO Connection ........................ 4
INITIAL SETTINGS
6
Auto Set Up ...................................... 6
Language .......................................... 9
Video Channel Set .......................... 10
SHOWVIEW Setup ............................. 12
PLAYBACK
14
Basic Playback ................................ 14
Playback Features ........................... 15
TimeScan ........................................ 20
RECORDING
23
Basic Recording .............................. 23
Recording Features ......................... 24
On-Screen Displays ........................ 27
TIMER RECORDING
28
SHOWVIEW Timer Recording ............ 28
Regular Timer Programming ........... 30
EDITING
34
Preparation For Editing ................... 34
Edit To Or From Another Video
Recorder ......................................... 36
Edit From A Camcorder .................. 38
Audio Dubbing ............................... 39
Insert Editing ................................... 40
Random Assemble Editing .............. 42
INFORMATION ON J TERMINAL
44
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
45
Connecting/Using A Decoder ......... 45
Connecting/Using A Stereo System ... 46
SPECIAL FEATURES
48
TV Multi-Brand Remote
Control ........................................... 48
Satellite Tuner Multi-Brand
Remote Control .............................. 49
TUNER SET
50
CLOCK SET
55
TROUBLESHOOTING
57
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
59
INDEX
60
SPECIFICATIONS
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ENGLISH
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SAFETY FIRST
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in
damage to the recorder, remote control or video
cassette.
1. DO NOT place the recorder . . .
... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or
humidity.
... in direct sunlight.
... in a dusty environment.
... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are
generated.
... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2. DO NOT block the recorder's ventilation openings.
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote
control.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the
recorder or remote control.
5. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you
move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely
humid conditions--just as water droplets form in the surface of
a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the
head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where
condensation may occur, keep the recorder turned on for a few
hours to let the moisture dry.
ABOUT HEAD CLEANING
Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads
may cause the playback picture to become blurred or inter-
rupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such
troubles occur.
IMPORTANT
Please read the various precautions on this page before
installing or operating the recorder.
It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record
pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent
of the owner of copyright in the sound or video record-
ing, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary,
dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.
Safety Precautions
The STANDBY/ON
button does not completely shut
off mains power from the unit, but switches operating
current on and off. "
" shows electrical power standby
and " " shows ON.
Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP
(Long Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed
video recorder.
Cassettes marked "S-VHS" and "VHS" can be used with this
video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recordings are
possible only with cassettes marked "S-VHS".
With this recorder, the G-Code system is identified as
"SHOWVIEW" and is operated using the "SHOWVIEW" on
screen menu.
SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development
Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under
licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
G-Code is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The G-Code system is manufactured under license from
Gemstar Development Coporation.
Certain audio features of this product manufactured under a
license from Desper Products, Inc. Spatializer is a trademark
owned by Desper Products, Inc.
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CAUTION
When you are not using the recorder for a long period of
time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power
cord from the mains outlet.
Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to
qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or
fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains
outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal
lead or aerial.
WARNING
There are two different types of SECAM colour systems:
SECAM-L, used in FRANCE (also called SECAM-West), and
SECAM-B, used in Eastern European countries (also called
SECAM-East).
1.This recorder can also receive SECAM-B colour
television signals for recording and playback.
2.Recordings made of SECAM-B television signals produce
monochrome pictures if played back on a video recorder
of SECAM-L standard, or do not produce normal colour
pictures if played back on a PAL video recorder with
SECAM-B system incorporated (even if the TV set is
SECAM-compatible).
3.SECAM-L prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with
a SECAM-L video recorder produce monochrome
pictures when played back with this recorder.
4.This recorder cannot be used for the SECAM-L standard.
Use a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L signals.
For Italy:
"It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the
Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.'95 published in the
Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.'95"
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
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Basic
Connections
It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected.
Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED
BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER
CHECK CONTENTS
1 Makesurethepackagecontainsalloftheaccessories
listed in "Specifications" (
pg. 63).
SITUATE RECORDER
2 Placetherecorderonastable,horizontalsurface.
CONNECT RECORDER TO TV
3 Theconnectionmethodyouusedependsonthetypeof
TV you have.
RF CONNECTION
To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .
a Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
b Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack
on the rear panel of the recorder.
c Connect the provided RF cable between the RF
OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and the
TV's aerial terminal.
Before operating the recorder, make sure the TV's
channel is set to the VIDEO channel (
pg. 10).
AV CONNECTION
To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .
a Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "RF
CONNECTION".
b Connect an optional SCART cable between the
AV1 IN/OUT socket on the rear panel of the
recorder and the TV's 21-pin SCART connector.
If you are using this recorder in Australia or New
Zealand, see "For Customers in Australia and New
Zealand" on this page.
c Choose the appropriate AV1 output signal (
"AV1
OUTPUT SIGNAL SELECTION" on this page).
S-VIDEO CONNECTION
If you have a TV with S-VIDEO input terminals, see
"S-VIDEO Connection" on page 4.
CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS
4 Plugtheendofthemainspowercordintoamains
outlet.
For Customers in Australia and New Zealand
Connect an optional AV cable between the TV's AV-IN terminals and the AV1 IN/OUT connector on the rear panel of the
recorder via the provided output cable adapter as illustrated.
Recorder
AV cable
(Not provided)
Output cable adapter (Provided)
To AV-IN
terminals
To AV1 IN/OUT
connector
TV
AV1 OUTPUT SIGNAL SELECTION
The AV1 IN/OUT connector accepts only a composite
signal (regular video signal), but can deliver either a
composite video signal or a Y/C signal (a signal in which
the luminance and chrominance signals are separated)
according to the setting of the rear panel AV1 OUT switch.
If your TV's SCART connector is compatible only with
the regular video signal, set this switch to COMP.
If your TV's SCART connector is compatible with the Y/C
signal, set this switch to Y/C. You will better enjoy high-
quality S-VHS pictures.
IMPORTANT:
Set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV), Y/C, or RGB mode
according to the type of your TV's SCART connector.
For switching the TV's mode, refer to the instruction
manual of your television.
AV1 IN/OUT
21-pin SCART
connector
Mains Power Cord
Aerial terminal
Back of TV
RF Cable
(provided)
AV1 OUT
switch
TV Aerial
Cable
21-pin
SCART
Cable
Rear view
Mains outlet
After you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet, the
Country Set display appears on the TV screen and/or on the
recorder's front display panel when the
button on the
recorder/remote control is pressed for the first time to power
on the recorder; go to page 6 to perform Auto Set Up.
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AV1 IN/OUT
RF OUT
AV2 IN/DECODER
PAUSE/
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER (cont.)
CONNECT RECORDER TO
TV
1 aConnecttheaerial,recorderandTVasper"Basic
Connections" (
pg. 3).
b Connect the recorder's S OUT terminal to the TV's S-
VIDEO IN terminal.
c Connect the recorder's AUDIO OUT terminals to the
TV's AUDIO IN terminals.
CONNECT RECORDER TO
MAINS
2 Plugtheendofthemainspowercordintoamains
outlet.
For TV sets with an S-VIDEO input terminal:
S-VIDEO Connection
IMPORTANT:
To operate the recorder with your TV using the S-VIDEO
connection, set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV mode).
AUDIO OUT
Mains outlet
Mains Power Cord
Audio cable (provided)
ANT.IN
RF OUT
S OUT
After you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet, the
Country Set display appears on the TV screen and/or on the
recorder's front display panel when the
button on the
recorder/remote control is pressed for the first time to power
on the recorder; go to page 6 to perform Auto Set Up.
NOTE:
If your television is not stereo-capable, use the recorder's
AUDIO OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for
Hi-Fi stereo sound reproduction. (
pg. 46)
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Rear view
RF Cable (provided)
Aerial or Cable
Back of TV
S-Video cable (provided)