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JVC Model SR-TS1U Instructions Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SR-TS1U
CABLE/
MBR SET
TV
DBS
A/B
POWER
TV/VCR
ENTER/OSD
DISPLAY
1
2
3
2
4
5
6
DBS
DAILY(M-F)
WEEKLY
7
8
9
AUX
C.RESET
0
CANCEL
TIMER
4
START
STOP
DATE
CH
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
1
PROG
PROG
SP/EP
SKIP SEARCH
CHECK
PLAY
STOP
POWER
C
SHUTTLE
PLUS
VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
MULTI BRAND
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
MENU
OK
S-VHS ET
CH
REC LINK
SP EP
VCR
INSTRUCTIONS
REW
FF
PLAY
JOG
PAUSE
SHUTTLE
REC
SP/EP
TV/VCR
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.
LPT0284-001A

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  • Page 1 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SR-TS1U CABLE/ MBR SET POWER 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 MENU STOP POWER SHUTTLE PLUS S-VHS ET VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R REC LINK MULTI BRAND...
  • 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

    TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 56 Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 57 DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 58 Child Lock ...59 Control Two JVC VCRs ... 59 ROUBLESHOOTING Power ... 60 Tape Transport ... 60 Playback ... 60 Recording ...

  • 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 Input on the pg. 56) Installing/Removing the lithium battery Make sure that the power plug is connected to an AC outlet and turn off the VCR.

  • Page 8: Plug & Play

    If you use a cable box, Plug & Play will not function; set the clock and tuner channels manually. ( IMPORTANT Don’t press any buttons on the VCR or remote while Plug & Play is in progress. If you perform Plug & Play successfully, there’s no need to perform the Clock ( pg.

  • Page 9: Last-Function Memory

    12) 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.

  • Page 10: 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 11: 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 12: Manual

    Press CH 5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS % 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 13: 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 14: Add Or Delete A Channel

    NUMBER MENU Add Or Delete A Channel SHATTLE SHUTTLE PLUS INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "TUNER SET" by pressing CH5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS % fi , then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN...

  • Page 15: 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 16: 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 SHATTLE POWER SHUTTLE PLUS INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) TURN ON CABLE BOX Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable box.
  • Page 17 VCR. The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the Controller during timer recording. If your cable box is one that can’t be operated with a remote control (because it has no remote sensor), you can’t use the...

  • Page 18: 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 19: 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 SHATTLE POWER SHUTTLE PLUS TURN ON DBS RECEIVER Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver.

  • Page 20: Set Dbs Receiver Brand

    DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording. The VCR can only change the satellite channel through the Controller during timer recording. If your DBS receiver is one that can’t be operated with a remote control (because it has no remote sensor), you can’t...

  • Page 21: Imple Playback And Recording

    Simple Playback Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). REW (Rewind) SHATTLE To prohibit other operations during playback (Mode Lock) Press and hold OK on the remote control for more than 5 seconds.

  • Page 22: Simple Recording

    Simple Recording Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). PAUSE NUMBER PLAY 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, or set the Record Safety mode to "OFF".

  • Page 23: Features

    PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES Playback Features PLAY PAUSE NOTE: Refer to the following for the operations described above. Still Still Picture/Frame-By- Frame Playback SHATTLE To resume normal playback, press PLAY. Slow-motion/Reverse Slow- motion SKIP SEARCH PAUSE To resume normal playback, press PLAY. SHUTTLE PLUS Shuttle Ring Modes Forward search...

  • Page 24: Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Motion Playback

    ADJUST MANUAL TRACKING Press CH 5 (+) or ∞ (–) on the VCR's front panel or remote. Press briefly for fine adjust, or press and hold for coarse adjust. Watch the screen and continue adjusting until an optimum picture and sound quality are achieved.

  • Page 25: Picture Control

    MENU SHUTTLE PLUS Picture Control This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO." ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN SHATTLE Press MENU. ACCESS FUNCTION SET 1 SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET 1"...

  • Page 26: Select The Soundtrack

    MENU 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 27: 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 28: Instant Review

    REVIEW MENU Instant ReView At the press of a button, you can power on 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 29: Tape Position Indicator

    Counter Reset PAUSE SHUTTLE PLUS Next-Function Memory The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, ensure that the VCR is in stop mode. a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind . . .

  • Page 30: Superimpose

    Press OSD again to clear the display. The RECORD/PAUSE indication is left displayed on the screen. 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 31: Movie Advance

    Movie Advance and Movie Advance (Preview) work only on prerecorded cassettes that have been recorded in the SP mode, and have no safety tab. If the VCR detects the EP mode after you press OK in step 4, the following screen appears.

  • Page 32: Series Playback

    Series Playback SR-TS1U–1 To S VIDEO OUT To S VIDEO IN SR-TS1U–2 To S VIDEO OUT S-Video Cable (Supplied) To S-Video Input S-Video Cable (Supplied) To AUDIO/VIDEO IN Audio/Video Cable (Supplied) To Audio/Video Input NOTE: Series Playback is also possible using the front AUDIO/VIDEO connectors.
  • Page 33 Using two sets of SR-TS1U, you can play back two cassettes alternately as many times as you want. You can select the returning position for Series Playback ( Use the buttons and controls on the VCR‘s front panel for the Series Playback operations (except when using Mode Lock).

  • Page 34: Series Recording

    To S Video Output S-Video Cable (Not supplied) SR-TS1U–1 SR-TS1U–2 To S Video Input To Audio/Video Input Another VCR To Audio/Video Output Audio/Video Cable (Not supplied) To AUDIO/ To S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN To S VIDEO OUT S-Video Cable...
  • Page 35 Using two sets of SR-TS1U, a long recording will be possible (such as camcorder recording, another VCR playback or TV broadcast). Use the buttons and controls on the VCR‘s front display panel for the Series Playback operations (except when using Mode Lock).

  • 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 reproduc- tion to provide the best quality recording and playback pictures.

  • Page 37: Playback

    PAUSE Playback The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you start playback. Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 21 ("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: 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 39: Record Safety

    RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU. NOTE: The setting you have made is kept in memory. Even if the VCR is unplugged or the power failure occurs, it will resume every time you turn on the VCR. ( MAIN MENU...

  • Page 40: 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 41. To record in S-VHS;...

  • Page 41: 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 42: Stereo And Sap (Second Audio Program)

    PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) 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 43: Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING VCR Plus+ Timer Programming Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). CANCEL PROG. Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a program that will be broadcast at some future time.

  • Page 44: 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 Guide Channel number for that station.

  • Page 45: 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...
  • Page 46 PRESS (MENU) TO END box and if you have properly set your Controller, “CABLE CH” appears in place of “VCR CH”. If not, refer to pages 15 – 17 and re-perform the procedure. INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL NUMBER Press CH 5 ∞...

  • Page 47: 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...
  • Page 48 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 (if the lithium battery is not exhausted). Programs that start after midnight must have the next day’s date.

  • Page 49: Check, Cancel And Revise Programs

    CANCEL START+/– MENU Check, Cancel And Revise Programs DISENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER, then press POWER. SHATTLE ACCESS PROGRAM CHECK SCREEN Press PROG. CHECK. POWER ACCESS PROGRAM SCREEN Press PROG. CHECK again to check more information. Each time you press PROG. CHECK, the next program's information appears.

  • Page 50: Auto Sp Ep Timer

    SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END 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. TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

  • Page 51: 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 52: Automatic Satellite Program Recording

    REC LINK button's light blinks. When the satellite receiver shuts off once and is turned back on again, the VCR starts recording. You can also record a program from your cable system in the same way if the system has a timer and is connected to the VCR's rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN (L-1) connectors.

  • Page 53: Diting

    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. MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable between the player’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder’s VIDEO...

  • Page 54: Edit From A Camcorder

    Camcorder Player NUMBER "0" MENU You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the recorder. MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable between the camcorder’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.
  • Page 55 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 56: Special Features

    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 POWER listed below. *The default setting is JVC code 01. NUMBER TV CH+/–...

  • Page 57: 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 58: Dbs Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control

    It's not possible to set the remote control for both your DBS receiver and a cable box at the same time. You can only set the remote control to operate one of these units at a time. BRAND CODE (Ex.) To set remote control to JVC 51: CABLE/ Hold down SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.)

  • Page 59: Child Lock

    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 60: 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 61: 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 62: 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 63: 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 64: List Of Terms

    S-Video Connection ...7 Tape Position Indicator ... 28 Tape Speed Setting ...22 Time Zone Selection ... 12 Tuner Setting ...13 Variable-Speed Search ... 24 VCR Plus+ Timer Programming ... 43 VCR Plus+ Timer Recording ... 43 Video Stabilizer ...27 INDEX...

  • Page 65: Front View

    ! S-VHS ET Button ( @ Front Display Panel ( # Remote Control Sensor $ PAUSE Button ( % Record [REC] Button ( ^ SP/EP Button ( pg. 53) & TV/VCR Button ( pg. 22) * STOP/EJECT Button ( PLAY PAUSE SHATTLE SP/EP TV/VCR &...

  • Page 66: Rear View

    4 Timer Mode Indicator ( 5 Tape Remaining Time Indicator ( 6 Child Lock (–) Indicator ( 7 S-VHS Indicator ( 8 VCR Mode Indicator ( 9 “Cassette Loaded” Mark 0 Channel Display [“L-1” and "F-1" for AUX mode] INDEX (cont.)

  • Page 67: Remote Control

    TV while holding down the TV button. pg. 56. How To Use The remote control can operate most of your VCR's functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets, Cable Boxes and DBS Receivers. Point the remote control toward the sensor window.

  • Page 68: Specifications

    VCR’s power turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry before inserting a tape. **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.

  • Page 69: For Servicing (Only In U.s.a.)

    MEMO...

  • Page 70: Arranty (Only In U.s.a.)

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  • Page 72 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Malaysia COPYRIGHT © 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0599 IYV...

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