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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-S9500U
VCR TV CABLE/DBS
AUDIO
POWER
MONITOR
TV/VCR
ENTER/OSD
DISPLAY
1
2
3
2
4
5
6
DBS
DAILY(M-F)
WEEKLY
8
9
7
C. RESET
AUX
0
CANCEL
TIMER
4
START
STOP
DATE
CH
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
1
PROG
PROG
SP/EP
SKIP SEARCH
CHECK
PLAY
STOP
TV CH +
TV
TIME
TV
S-VHS ET
VOL
VOL
SCAN
–
+
POWER
TV CH –
JOG/
SHUTTLE
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
(MONO)
L – AUDIO – R
PUSH-OPEN
STOP/EJECT
MENU
INSTRUCTIONS
PLAY
DIGITAL
TBC/NR
PAUSE
PUSH-OPEN
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.
LPT0027-001B
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- Page 1 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-S9500U VCR TV CABLE/DBS AUDIO POWER MONITOR TV/VCR ENTER/OSD DISPLAY DAILY(M-F) WEEKLY C. RESET CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE EXPRESS PROGRAMMING PROG PROG SP/EP SKIP SEARCH CHECK PLAY STOP TV CH + STOP/EJECT TIME S-VHS ET MENU SCAN –...
- 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...
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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...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Insert 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
The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display the audio and video signals from the VCR. The VCR's CH3- CH4 switch, on the back of the VCR, sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4. The CH3–CH4 switch is preset to the CH3 position. -
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: Plug & Play
PBS channel in your area. PLUG & PLAY SETUP Connect the antenna cable to the VCR ( connect the VCR’s power plug to an AC outlet. Do not pg.11 – 15) power on the VCR. The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically. - Page 9 13) procedure. Auto channel set has already taken place and it need not be set again. If “- -:- -” appears on the display, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area.
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Page 10: 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 11: Clock
Clock Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play function or you use a cable box. Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semi-Auto or Manual clock setting procedure. -
Page 12: Semi-Auto
SELECT D.S.T. MODE You 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. -
Page 13: Manual
Press CH 5∞ or TIME SCAN %fi to select the desired mode. a– Set to "ON" so that the adjustment to your VCR's clock will be made on the clock itself. b– Set to "OFF" if Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you. -
Page 14: Tuner
Tuner Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU INFORMATION The VCR detects the band (TV or CATV) and selects the correct band automatically during Auto Channel Set. The selected band will be displayed on the right side of "BAND"... -
Page 15: Add Or Delete A Channel
NUMBER MENU Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "TUNER SET" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN %fi, then press OK or TIME SCAN ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "MANUAL... -
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 & Cable Box Brand
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU Set Cable Box Output Channel & Cable Box Brand TURN ON CABLE BOX Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable box. - Page 18 If the VCR's memory backup expires because of a power failure, set the cable box output channel and brand again. If you are unable to set the Controller, please contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. TIME SCAN...
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Page 19: 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. ATTTNTION: The Controller can also control a cable box. If both a DBS... -
Page 20: Set Dbs Receiver Output Channel & Dbs Receiver Brand
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU Set DBS Receiver Output Channel & DBS Receiver Brand POWER TIME SCAN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) TURN ON DBS RECEIVER Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver. -
Page 21: Recording
Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording. If you are unable to set the Controller, please contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9) -
Page 22: Simple Playback
Simple Playback Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). REW (Rewind) STOP 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*... -
Page 23: Simple Recording
Simple Recording Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). NUMBER PLAY PAUSE SP/EP PAUSE Accidental erasure prevention 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 24: Features
Playback Features REVIEW High-Speed Search ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still, press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search. The search speed is 7 times normal playback speed with SP recordings, and 21 times normal with EP recordings. TimeScan will be automatically engaged during high- speed search with an SP-recorded tape. -
Page 25: High-Speed Search (Jog/Shuttle)
PLAY High-Speed Search (JOG/SHUTTLE) ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to the left for reverse high-speed search. By releasing SHUTTLE still picture playback is selected. For forward high-speed search, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right and release it within 1 second. -
Page 26: Manual Tracking
Pause. Manual tracking is possible during hands-free slow-motion. PAUSE During hands-free slow-motion playback, simply press CH 5 (+) or ∞ (–) on the VCR's front panel or remote to adjust tracking. TIME SCAN Skip Search... -
Page 27: Index Search
An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is paused and then resumed. Instant ReView At the press of a button, you can power up your VCR, rewind the tape and begin viewing the most recently recorded or timer- recorded program. -
Page 28: Video Stabilizer
By activating the Video Stabilizer you can correct vertical vibrations in the picture 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. *The default setting is "OFF". -
Page 29: Superimpose
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 30: Select The Soundtrack
Normal PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Select The Soundtrack Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together. Or, when viewing a pre-recorded tape that contains two separate Hi-Fi audio programs, you can choose to listen to either one by selecting either "Hi-Fi L"... -
Page 31: Movie Advance
SKIP SEARCH and the VCR will immediately go to the start of that preview. If the VCR starts to reverse to a preview you do not wish to view, press SKIP SEARCH to initiate searching to the next preview. -
Page 32: 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 33 TIME SCAN NOTES: If you set "CA RECORD" to "ON" while recording is in progress, the VCR will mark an index code at that location. You cannot change the "CA PLAYBACK" setting during Commercial Advance fast-motion playback. While recording is in progress with "CA RECORD" set to "ON", you cannot mark an index code manually, nor change...
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Page 34: Av Compu Link Playback
AV COMPULINK Mini-plug cable (not supplied) NOTE: Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. Please refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this connection. MAKE CONNECTION Connect your VCR to an AV COMPU LINK component as shown in the illustration in the left column. -
Page 35: Digital R3
Depending on the type of tape being used, picture quality may be better with "DIGITAL R3" set to "OFF". If you use this VCR as the player for editing, be sure to set "DIGITAL R3" to "OFF" before starting. pg. 28) cannot be... -
Page 36: Active Video Calibration
Active Video Calibration Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Active Video Calibration checks the condition of the tape during recording and playback, and compensates for poor reproduction to provide the best quality recording and playback pictures. -
Page 37: Recording
Playback The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you start playback. Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 22 ("Simple Playback") before continuing. START PLAYBACK Press PLAY. The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use. -
Page 38: Timescan
TimeScan MENU 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 at normal speed during any of the TimeScan modes ( TimeScan allows you to view a program in search mode while listening to the audio. -
Page 39: Timescan
TimeScan Names of special-effects playback Search -7x -5x Speed Audio is output. Audio output ** Still mode cannot be engaged using the TIME SCAN buttons. Still mode can only be engaged by pressing the PAUSE button. ** Smooth slow motion delivering an uninterrupted moving image without distortion. The speed is shown in the upper right corner of the TV screen for approx. -
Page 40: Recording Features
TIME Press DISPLAY until "REMAIN" appears on screen. The approximate tape remaining time appears on the TV screen and also on the VCR display panel with a " indicator. The tape remaining time is calculated based on the tape speed (SP or EP) being used. The indicated remaining time is only an estimate. -
Page 41: S-Vhs (Super Vhs), S-Vhs Et And Vhs
S-VHS mode. By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with S- VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this VCR. For details, refer to page 42. To record in S-VHS;... -
Page 42: Super Vhs Et
You can play back S-VHS ET recordings not only on this VCR but also on another VHS VCR equipped with S-VHS ET. * It is recommended to specifically label S-VHS ET recordings so you can easily distinguish them from regular VHS recordings. -
Page 43: Stereo And Sap (Second Audio Program)
TIME SCAN MENU Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi- channel TV Sound broadcasts. When the channel is changed on the VCR ... The "STEREO" indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast. -
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: Instant Timer Recording (Itr)
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- ing and the remaining time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. -
Page 46: Timer Recording
VCR Plus+ Timer Programming Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). NUMBER CANCEL PROG. Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a program that will be broadcast at some future time. -
Page 47: Check Program Data
If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station's channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the VCR Plus+ Program screen in step 5. When this happens, set the correct the Guide Channel number for that station. -
Page 48: Vcr Plus+ Setup
VCR Plus+ Setup Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU IMPORTANT If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station's channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR... - Page 49 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 – 18 and re-perform the procedure. INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL NUMBER Press CH5∞, TIME SCAN...
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Page 50: Express Timer Programming
Express Timer Programming Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). START+/– PROG. 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 ( CH+/–... - Page 51 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 10 minutes. Programs that start after midnight must have the next day’s date.
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Page 52: Check, Cancel And Revise Programs
CANCEL START+/– MENU Check, Cancel And Revise Programs POWER TIMER CH+/– To Cancel Or Revise A Program... TIME SCAN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) DISENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER, then press POWER. ACCESS PROGRAM CHECK SCREEN Press PROG. CHECK. PR START 8:00P 2 10:00A 3 11:30P PRESS (CHECK) TO NEXT ACCESS PROGRAM... -
Page 53: Auto Sp Ep Timer
NOTE: SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END 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. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. -
Page 54: Diting
S-VIDEO cable (supplied) VIDEO S-VIDEO Camcorder Player NUMBER "0" MENU You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the recorder. Your VCR To rear panel REMOTE PAUSE/AV COMPULINK connector Mini-plug cable (not supplied) (JVC camcorder only) - Page 55 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU. If you are using a JVC Master Edit Control-equipped camcorder — go to step 8 If you are not using a JVC Master Edit Control-equipped camcorder — go to step 12 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU.
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Page 56: Edit To Or From Another Vcr
From S-VHS to S-VHS: A high resolution copy is made of a high resolution original S-VHS tape with minimal picture degradation. This is the preferred method of video dubbing. You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder. Your VCR Audio/Video cable (supplied) -
Page 57: 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 58: 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 the NUMBER key "0" and CH so that "F-1"... - Page 59 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. are displayed on the front display panel.
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Page 60: Special Features
ZENITH HITACHI SAMSUNG SANYO SEARS TV Multi-Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVC remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs listed below. POWER ENTER TV CH + TV VOL +... -
Page 61: Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control
03, 09, 22 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 POWER specified code, try other codes. -
Page 62: Dbs Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control
DBS BRAND NAME JVC (DISH Network) ECHOSTAR (DISH Network) PRIMESTAR SONY (DSS) RCA (DSS) (Ex.) To set remote control to JVC 51: POWER Hold down Press in succession 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. -
Page 63: Control Two Jvc Vcrs
Control Two JVC VCRs The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs independently; one set to respond to your remote control's A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals. -
Page 64: Nformation On J Terminal
VCR during editing and certain other operations. For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer. U.S. customers can contact JVC directly toll free at 1-800-252- 5722. JLIP ID Number Your VCR has its own JLIP ID number. This ID number must be unique when your VCR is connected to another device via its J terminal. -
Page 65: Troubleshooting
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: Timer Recording
POSSIBLE CAUSE The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly. The timer is not engaged. The VCR has not been set up properly. Timer recording is in progress. The timer is engaged but there’s no cassette loaded. The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed. -
Page 67: Other Problems
AC supply. Wait for a while and then plug the power back in. Eject and check the condition of the cassette. If everything appears normal resume operating the VCR as usual. -
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
S-Video Connection ...7 Tape Position Indicator ... 27 Tape Speed Setting ... 23 TimeScan ...38 Time Zone Selection ... 13 Tuner Setting ...14 Variable-Speed Search ... 25 VCR Plus+ Timer Programming ... 46 VCR Plus+ Timer Recording ... 46 Video Stabilizer ...28... -
Page 70: Front View
FRONT VIEW STOP/EJECT S-VHS ET MENU POWER S-VIDEO VIDEO ( MONO ) L – AUDIO – R Attach the provided connector cover when you do not use the front panel connectors. Open the lid to access covered buttons/connectors. 1 Power On/Off Button ( 2 S-VHS ET Button ( pg. -
Page 71: Rear View
5 Tape Speed Indicators ( 6 Child Lock Indicator ( 7 Tape Remaining Time Indicator ( 8 “Cassette Loaded” Mark 9 VCR Mode Indicator ( 0 Channel Display [“L-1” and "F-1" for AUX mode] Counter Display ( Clock Display (... -
Page 72: Remote Control
– TV CH – & Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your TV with the VCR/TV/CABLE/ DBS switch set to TV. pg. 60 Installing Batteries Open the battery compartment cover. -
Page 73: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V` , 60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 28 W Power off : 3 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) : 437 x 109 x 340 mm (17-1/4"... -
Page 74: For Servicing
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
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 Printed in Malaysia COPYRIGHT © 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0698 IYV...