Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HR-S4600U JVC
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H R-S4600U HR-S3600U VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INSTRUCTIONS LPT0190-001A For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on the rear of cabinet.
2 EN 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 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 T IMER RECORDING 38 VCR Plus+ T imer Programming ................... 38 VCR Plus+ Setup ......................................... 40 Express Timer Programming ....................... 42 Check, Cancel And Revise Programs .................
6 EN IN OUT AUDIO VIDEO CH3 CH4 ANTENNA IN TV OUT CABLE BOX IN OUT S VIDEO L R AV COMPULINK REMOTE PAUSE VHF/UHF INST ALLING YOUR NEW VCR CHECK CONTENTS 1 Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICA TIONS” ( 墌 pg. 66).
EN 7 (MONO) IN OUT AUDIO VIDEO CH3 CH4 ANTENNA IN TV OUT CABLE BOX IN OUT S VIDEO L R AV COMPULINK REMOTE P AUSE VHF/UHF TV OUT RF Cable (supplied) Matching T ransformer (not supplied) AC Power Cord A.
8 EN INITIAL SETTINGS Plug & Play The Plug & Play function sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when power is first connected to the VCR.
EN 9 INFORMA TION ● If "AUT O CLOCK" is set to "ON" at the Clock Set screen on page 12, the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host channel every hour on the hour (except for 1 1:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) by the incoming PBS channel clock setting data.
10 EN JOG SHATTLE 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. The default setting is "ENGLISH".
EN 11 JOG SHATTLE Clock 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. Each procedure starts from step 5 .
12 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Semi-Auto Y ou can change the Host Channel/D.S.T . /T ime Zone setting manually . SET AUTO CLOCK TO ON 5 At the Clock Set screen, press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS # repeatedly to move the highlight bar to "AUTO CLOCK" and press CH 5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS % fi to set to "ON".
EN 13 SET TIME 5 Press CH 5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS % fi until the desired time appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS # . ● Press and hold CH 5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS % fi to change the time by 30-minute increments.
14 EN T uner Set Receivable Channels TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU . ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 3 Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "TUNER SET" by pressing CH 5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS % fi , then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS # .
EN 15 Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU . ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 2 Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "TUNER SET" by pressing CH 5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS % fi , then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS # .
16 EN CABLE BOX 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+ ( 墌 pg.
EN 17 T urn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or A V mode). Set Cable Box Output Channel & Cable Box Brand TURN ON CABLE BOX 1 Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable box. TURN ON THE VCR 2 Press POWER . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 3 Press MENU .
18 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) ACCESS CABLE BOX BRAND SET SCREEN 7 Press OK. ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND 8 Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to enter the Cable Box Code from the CABLE BOX BRAND LIST shown below , then press OK . ● If the cable box’ s channel changes to 9, setting is complete.
EN 19 The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) Receiver . The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the DBS Receiver's channels during timer recording.
20 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Set DBS Receiver Output Channel & DBS Receiver Brand T urn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or A V mode). TURN ON DBS RECEIVER 1 Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver . TURN ON THE VCR 2 Press POWER .
EN 21 123 45 6 7 89 0 2 4 1 3 NUMBER ACCESS DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET SCREEN 7 Press OK. SET DBS RECEIVER BRAND 8 Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to enter the DBS Receiver Code from the following list, then press OK . ● After OK is pressed, the program currently received through the DBS receiver will appear for about 10 seconds.
22 EN 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 23 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 .
24 EN 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.
EN 25 Manual T racking Once playback begins, the VCR’ s automatic tracking function is engaged. If tracking noise appears in the picture, you can override this and make the adjustment manually .
26 EN PLA YBACK AND RECORDING FEA TURES (cont.) JOG SHATTLE MENU 123 45 6 7 89 0 2 4 1 3 OK OK MENU SHUTTLE PLUS CH Picture Control This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO.
EN 27 Video Stabilizer By activating the V ideo 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.
28 EN PLA YBACK AND RECORDING FEA TURES (cont.) Repeat Playback JOG SHATTLE 123 45 6 7 89 0 2 4 1 3 C.RESET POWER DISPLAY POWER TIMER FF PAUSE REW STOP PLAY STOP ST AR T REPEA T 1 Press and hold PLA Y (until " " blinks on the front display panel) during playback, then release.
EN 29 Superimpose CH 125 RECORD THU 12:00 AM P AUSE STEREO ] SP SAP INDEX-1 NORM HI–FI COUNT –1:23:45 BE +++ T uned-in channel or AUX(iliary) mode When the channel is changed, the new channel is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds. Operation mode When the operation mode is changed, the new mode is displayed — RECORD (5 sec.
30 EN PLA YBACK AND RECORDING FEA TURES (cont.) 1 3 Movie Advance This feature helps you locate certain parts of prerecorded movies (rented or purchased) and works in two ways. ● Y ou can go to the beginning of the movie, skipping over all previews.
EN 31 A V COMPU LINK Playback Y our VCR is compatible with JVC’ s A V COMPU LINK components, including amplifiers (or receivers) and televisions. A V COMPU LINK provides one touch control of the audio and video compo- nents that are linked via their A V COMPU LINK connectors.
32 EN PLA YBACK AND RECORDING FEA TURES (cont.) Active V ideo Calibration 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.
EN 33 Recording Perform steps 1 – 3 on page 23 ("Simple Recording") before continuing. A TTENTION 䡲 As calibration takes place before recording actually starts, there is a delay of about 7 seconds after REC and PLAY on the remote, or REC on the VCR's front panel, are pressed.
34 EN PLA YBACK AND RECORDING FEA TURES (cont.) Recor d One Program While W atching Another Recording Features ENGAGE TV MODE 1 During recording... ● Press TV/VCR . The VCR's VCR indicator goes out. (If you are using the RF connection ( 墌 pg.
EN 35 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU . ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 2 Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CH 5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS % fi , then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS # .
36 EN Super VHS ET Y our VCR is equipped with Super VHS ET that makes it possible to record with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes. SELECT S-VHS ET SET MODE 1 Press S-VHS ET . The button lights up. ● The "S-VHS" indicator lights on the front display panel.
EN 37 Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Pr ogram) Y our 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.
38 EN VCR Plus+ Timer Pr ogramming 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 that will be broadcast at some future time.
EN 39 123 45 6 7 89 0 2 4 1 3 PROG. OK TIMER SP/EP PROGRAM 1 (VCR PLUS+ 12345678) ST ART STOP 8:00PM = 10:00PM DA TE CH 12/24/99 12 SP THU PRESS (8=DAIL Y , 9=WEEKLY STOP+/– = STOP TIME, SP/EP) PRES.
40 EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) VCR Plus+ Setup T urn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or A V mode). IMPORT ANT 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 ( 墌 step 5 on page 39).
EN 41 ACCESS GUIDE CHANNEL SET SCREEN 4 Press CH 5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS % fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “GUIDE CHANNEL SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS # . INPUT GUIDE CHANNEL NUMBER 5 Press CH 5 ∞ , SHUTTLE PLUS % fi or the appropriate NUMBER keys to input the VCR Plus+ Guide Channel number as shown in the TV listing.
42 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 ( 墌 pg. 8 or 1 1 ). Express Timer Pr ogramming T urn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or A V mode).
EN 43 123 45 6 7 89 0 2 4 1 3 OK NUMBER "9" NUMBER "8" TIMER NUMBER "7" SP/EP SET T APE SPEED 8 Press SP/EP to set the tape speed. RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 9 Press PROG. or OK . "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears.
44 EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) 123 45 6 7 89 0 2 4 1 3 Check, Cancel And Revise Programs DISENGAGE TIMER 1 Press TIMER , then press POWER . ACCESS PROGRAM CHECK SCREEN 2 Press PROG. CHECK . ACCESS PROGRAM SCREEN 3 Press PROG. CHECK again to check more information.
EN 45 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU . ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 2 Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CH 5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS % fi , then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS # .
46 EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Instant Timer Recording (ITR) This easy method lets you record 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.
EN 47 This facility allows you to automatically record a satellite program which is timer -programmed on your external satellite receiver . Connect a satellite receiver to the VCR's rear AUDIO/ V.
48 EN JOG SHATTLE 0 4 1 3 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 A V cable between the camcorder ’ s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR’ s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.
EN 49 SELECT AUX INPUT SET MODE 6 a – FRONT S-VIDEO IN (HR-S4600U only) : Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FRONT AUX INPUT" by pressing CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi , then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS # to set to "S-VIDEO".
50 EN EDITING (cont.) 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 A V cable between the player’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder ’ s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.
EN 51 JOG SHATTLE Audio Dubbing (HR-S4600U Only) Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Use your VCR as the recorder . Pre-recorded tape Audio-dubbed tape MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect an audio component to your VCR's AUDIO IN L+ R connectors.
52 EN JOG SHATTLE Inser t Editing (HR-S4600U Only) 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 53 ENGAGE INSER T EDITING 6 Press INSERT . ● Y our VCR enters the Insert-Pause mode. (" ", " " and " " light up on the front display panel.) ● The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input source you are going to record.
54 EN SPECIAL FEA TURES 123 45 6 7 89 0 2 4 1 3 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 default setting is JVC code 01.
EN 55 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.
56 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 . 123 45 6 7 89 0 2 4 1 3 TURN ON THE DBS RECEIVER 1 T urn the power on using the DBS receiver's remote control.
EN 57 123 45 6 7 89 0 2 4 1 3 UNPLUG VCR'S POWER CORD 1 Unplug from the AC outlet. SET REMOTE CONTROL CODE 2 While holding down A/B on the remote control, press the NUMBER key "2" and then press STOP . PLUG IN POWER CORD 3 Plug back in to the AC outlet.
58 EN 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.
EN 59 CORRECTIVE ACTION Set the clock and/or timer correctly . Press TIMER and check to make sure that ‰ appears on the front display panel. Re-perform the set-up procedures. Make sure you have compensated for Guide Channel and VCR or cable box channel number mismatches ( 墌 pg.
60 EN OTHER PROBLEMS CORRECTIVE ACTION If you need the skipped channels, restore them ( 墌 pg. 15). Press P AUSE to pause the recording, change channels, then press PLA Y to resume recording. Re-set the remote control to the correct brand ( 墌 pg. 54 or 55 or 56).
EN 61 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.
62 EN 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 .................................................................... 57 Active V ideo Calibration .....................
EN 63 FRONT VIEW [HR-S4600U] 1 Power On/Off Button ( 墌 pg. 10) 2 MENU Button ( 墌 pg. 10) 3 OK Button ( 墌 pg. 10) 4 Cassette Loading Slot 5 PLA Y Button ( 墌 pg. 22) 6 JOG Dial ( 墌 pg. 24) 7 SHUTTLE Ring ( 墌 pg. 22) 8 S-VIDEO/ VIDEO/ AUDIO Input ( 墌 pg.
64 EN INDEX (cont.) (MONO) IN OUT AUDIO VIDEO CH3 CH4 ANTENNA IN TV OUT CABLE BOX IN OUT S VIDEO L R AV COMPULINK REMOTE P AUSE VHF/UHF 1 0 9 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 REAR VIEW 1 Power Cord ( 墌 pg. 6) 2 CABLE BOX Controller Connector ( 墌 pg. 16, 19) 3 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors ( 墌 pg.
EN 65 REMOTE CONTROL 1 CABLE/DBS Button ( 墌 pg. 56) 2 TV Button ( 墌 pg. 54) 3 TV/VCR Button ( 墌 pg. 34) 4 Instant REVIEW Button ( 墌 pg. 28) 5 NUMBER Buttons ( 墌 pg. 23, 38) 6 DBS Button ( 墌 pg. 43) 7 CANCEL Button ( 墌 pg. 44) Counter [C.
66 EN GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V ` , 60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 22 W Power off : 3 W T emperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to1.
EN 67 HO W T O LOCA TE Y OUR JVC SER VICE CENTER JVC SER VICE & ENGINEERING COMP ANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP . F A CTOR Y SER VICE CENTER LOCA TIONS If you ship the product.
LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 JVC COMP ANY OF AMERICA w arr ants this product and all par ts thereof , except as set f or th below ONL Y T O THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER A T RET AIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MA TERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase f or the per iod as shown below .
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HR-S4600/S3600U COPYRIGHT © 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. U, U(C) Printed in Malaysia 0499 IYV * MW * PJ VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED.
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