Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SR-VD400U JVC
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Printed in Japan 0703-MN-SW-VP U A TTENTION ● JVC EXPRESSL Y DISCLAIMS ALL W ARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED , AND SHALL NO T BE LIABLE FOR ANY AND ALL D AMA GES, CLAIMS OR LIABILITIES, DIRECT OR INDI.
2 EN Dear Customer , T hank y ou for purc hasing the JVC D-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 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 .
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 Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR, Remote or video cassette. 1. DO NOT place the VCR… … 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.
6 EN CONTENTS TIMER RECORDING 34 VCR Plus+ ® Timer Programing ..................... 34 Changing VCR Plus+ Setting ........................ 36 Express Timer Programing .......................... 38 Checking program settings ...........................
EN 7 S400 DV IN D THEATER REGION 1 i.LINK IN/OUT DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL R Y L P B /C B VIDEO P R /C R S VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO IN (L-1) IN (L-2) REMOTE PAUSE/ AV COMPULINK CABLE BOX ANTENN.
8 EN S400 DV IN D THEATER REGION 1 i.LINK IN/OUT DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL R Y L P B /C B VIDEO P R /C R S VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO IN (L-1) IN (L-2) REMOTE PAUSE/ AV COMPULINK CABLE BOX ANTENN.
EN 9 INFORMA TION ● If “ A UTO CLOCK” is set to “ON” on the Cloc k Set screen on page 11, the clock will be adjusted automatically b y the host c hannel every hour (except 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) using the incoming PBS channel cloc k setting data.
10 EN Clock Setting Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting or if you use a cable box. Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set. Each procedure starts from step 3 after preparation steps below are finished.
EN 11 Setting clock semiautomatically — Semiauto Clock Set Y ou can change the host channel/D .S.T . /time zone setting manually . First follow steps 1 to 2 on page 10, then go to the following steps. 3 Access Auto Clock Set screen Press %fi to move the arrow to “ AUT O CLOCK SET”, then press OK .
12 EN Setting clock manually — Manual Clock Set First follow steps 1 to 2 on page 10, then go to the following steps. 3 Access Manual Clock Set screen Press %fi to move the arrow to “MANUAL CLOCK SET”, then press OK . 4 Set time Press @ # until the desired time appears, then press fi .
EN 13 T uner Setting Setting channels automatically — Auto Channel Set Use Auto Channel Set only if c hannels have not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting. If you want to add or delete channels, use Manual Channel Set ( 墌 pg. 14). 1 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU .
14 EN 3 Access Manual Channel Set screen Press %fi to move the arrow to “MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK . 4 Add or skip desired channels To add c hannels 1 Press %fi to move the arrow to “CH”, then press the Number keys to input a channel number you want to add.
EN 15 CABLE BOX The following 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 broadcasts that have been programed using VCR Plus+ ( 墌 pg.
16 EN Setting cable box input channel & brand After installation, set the cable box input channel and its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work correctly . 1 Tu rn on cable box Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable box.
EN 17 5 Enter cable box brand Press %fi to move the arrow to “BRAND”. Press @ # to enter the brand code from the list shown to the right. 6 Engage test mode Press %fi to move the arrow to “TEST MODE”, then press OK . NOTE: If you do not engage the test mode in step 6 , “INPUT CH” and “BRAND” are not set.
18 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiv er . T he Controller allows the VCR to automatically switc h the DBS receiver’ s channels during timer recording.
EN 19 Setting DBS receiver input channel & brand After installation, set the DBS receiv er’ s input channel and its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work correctly . 1 Tu rn on DBS receiver Select a channel other than channel 205 on your DBS receiv er .
20 EN 5 Enter DBS Receiver’ s brand Press %fi to move the arrow to “BRAND”. Press @ # to enter the brand code from the following list. 6 Engage test mode Press %fi to move the arrow to “TEST MODE”, then press OK . The program currently received through the DBS receiver appears for about 10 seconds.
EN 21 IN F-1 + POWER STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) 1 2 REW ( ) FF ( ) B ASIC PLA YBA CK AND RECORDING Basic Playback This VCR can check the tape condition during playback (and recording), and realizes the best possible pictures. ● This VCR can play back tapes that have been recorded in D-VHS (MTP), S-VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS formats.
22 EN IN F-1 + C B Basic Playback Features Checking tape position The tape position indicator appears on the screen in the following cases: ● When you change the VCR operation mode from the stop mode to fast forward or rewind mode. ● When you perform an Index Searc h ( pg.
EN 23 Selecting monitor sound — Audio Monitor Y ou can select the desired monitor sound. While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAP sound is recorded, press A. MONITOR on the Remote. Each time you press the button, sound changes as follows: S-VHS/VHS L R : Normally select this.
24 EN B ASIC PLA YBA CK AND RECORDING (cont.) Automatic operations after rewinding — Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding is complete. ● Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode. a– For Automatic Playback Start Press REW ( 1 ) , then press PLA Y ( 3 ) within 2 seconds.
EN 25 NOTE: When you record multiple programs or programs with multiple angles, it is impossible to change program on multiple program c hannel and angles with the control of this VCR.
26 EN IN F-1 + POWER STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) 1 2 4 Basic Recording This VCR can check the tape condition during recording (and playback), and realizes the best possible pictures. In addition, this VCR is equipped with the Video Navigation function, which allows you to quickly locate the programs you have recorded on a tape.
EN 27 To pause recording Press PA USE ( 8 ) . T o resume recording, press PLA Y ( 3 ) . To stop recording Press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel. To rewind the tape (when it is not running) Press REW ( 1 ) . To fast-for ward the tape (when it is not running) Press FF ( ¡ ) .
28 EN IN F-1 + B B Basic Recording Features A B Changing display information Press DISPLA Y during recording or recor ding pause. Each time you press the button, the front display panel shows the c hannel number , cloc k time, and the recording speed in sequence.
EN 29 W atching one program while recording another 1 Engage TV mode During recording... ● Change the TV’ s input mode from A V to TV . 2 Select channel for viewing Select the channel y ou want to w atch, on the TV . Showing on-screen display When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ( pg.
30 EN 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. Record safety tab Other useful functions for recording Y ou can also use the following functions for recording.
EN 31 SPECIAL EFFECT PLA YBA CK Special Effect Playback W ith this VCR, you can enjoy special effect pla yback such as high-speed sear ch, v ariable-speed search, and still playback and so on. Locating particular scene rapidly — Picture Search 7 High-Speed Picture Search: Possible during normal playback or still picture playback.
32 EN SPECIAL EFFECT PLA YBA CK (cont.) Viewing still picture — Still Picture Playback Press P AUSE ( 8 ) during normal playbac k. Playback is freezed and a still picture appears.
EN 33 Viewing slow motion picture — Slow Motion Playback (S-VHS/VHS only) During normal playback: Press 4 to decrease the playback speed. Each time you press the button, the speed decreases (toward reverse slow motion playback, then reverse picture search).
34 EN IN F-1 + 1 POWER TIMER ( ) VCR Plus+ ® Timer Pr ograming T imer recording allows you to progr am the VCR to automatically record a broadcast at some future time. Up to 24 timer recording programs can be made using VCR Plus+ timer programing or Express timer programing method ( 墌 pg.
EN 35 4 Input receiving channel number The guide channel number , which is assigned to the TV or cable station for the PlusCode number that you entered in step 3 , will appear automatically on the Guide Channel Set Up screen.
36 EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Changing VCR Plus+ ® Setting IMPORT ANT If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station’ s channel number has been c hanged, the wrong VCR CH or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the Program screen ( 墌 step 5 on page 35).
EN 37 1 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU . 2 Access Guide Channel Set screen Press @ # move the arrow to “INITIAL SET UP”, then press fi or OK . Press @ # to move the arrow to “GUIDE CHANNEL”, then press fi or OK . 3 Input guide channel number Press @ # to input the VCR Plus+ guide channel number as shown in the TV listing.
38 EN IN F-1 + 1 POWER TIMER ( ) TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Y ou can directly progr am the VCR’ s timer to record up to 24 broadcasts, as far as a year in ad vance. Remember , the clock must be set before you can program the timer ( 墌 pg. 10). 1 Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact.
EN 39 8 Set recording speed Press REC SPEED to set the recording speed. 9 Return to normal screen Press @ # to move the arrow to “CONFIRM”, then press OK . “PROGRAM COMPLETED PRESS [TIMER] TO ENTER TIMER ST ANDBY MODE” appears on the screen, then press OK to return to normal screen.
40 EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Checking program settings 1 Disengage timer Press TIMER ( ‰ ) , then press POWER . ● When “ A UT O TIMER” ( 墌 pg. 59) is set to “ON”, you do not have to press TIMER ( ‰ ) . 2 Access Program List screen Press PROG.
EN 41 Other Useful functions for timer recording Y ou can also use the following functions for timer recording. ● A uto T imer ( 墌 pg. 59) When “ A UTO TIMER” is set to “ON”, the timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off.
42 EN IN F-1 + POWER STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) 1 2 REW ( ) FF ( ) PRO HD SYSTEM PRO HD System Playback This PRO HD system can perform playback of the D-VHS tape recorded by the MPEG2-TS signal. This VCR can check the tape condition during playback (and recording), and realizes the best possible pictures.
EN 43 1 Load a D-VHS cassette 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. Do not apply too much pressure when inserting. ● T he VCR turns on automatically .
44 EN Navigation Playback This function is useful when you want to quickly find programs you have recorded on a tape using this VCR. This function allows you to select a program to watch, and then automatically search for the beginning of the program.
EN 45 Deactivating Video Navigation If you do not want to store program information, you can deactiv ate the V ideo Navigation function. 1 Access Video Navigation screen Press NAVI . 2 Access Navigation Set Up screen Press %fi @ # to move the arrow to “N A VI.
46 EN VIDEO NA VIGA TION (cont.) Finding T apes Y ou can find a tape y ou want using Video Na vigation. Y ou ha ve four methods to find tapes; b y tape number , by program title, b y category , by recording date, and b y tape remaining time. Finding by tape number Use the Remote to do the following operations.
EN 47 Finding by program title Use the Remote to do the following operations. 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 44, then go to the following steps 2 Access title screen Press @ # to move the arrow to “TITLE”, then press OK . 3 Confirm lists ● “ * ” is displayed beside the tape number of the loaded cassette.
48 EN VIDEO NA VIGA TION (cont.) VCR TV CABLE /DBS E -2–4,6 D -2,3 E -1 D -4 Finding by recording date Use the Remote to do the following operations. 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 46, then go to the following steps 2 Access date screen Press @ # to move the arrow to “D A TE”, then press OK .
EN 49 Finding blank space Y ou can find a tape whose remaining time is enough for a program you want to record. Use the Remote to do the following operations. 1 Access Video Navigation screen Press NA VI . E 2 Access Blank Space List screen Press %fi @ # to move the arrow to “BLANK”, then press fi or OK .
50 EN Editing Titles When you record a TV program on this VCR, the VCR automatically records the recording start time, date, and channel in each program title. If the tape is recorded for the first time, the tape number and the date and time are recorded in the tape title.
EN 51 5 Access edit screen Press @ # to mov e the arrow to “EDIT”, then press OK . 6 Enter title Press %fi @ # to move the arrow on the desired c haracter or symbol, then press OK .
52 EN B Entering or Editing program title When you want to edit the program title, follow the procedure below by using the Remote. 1 Load a cassette Insert a tape on which there is a program you want to edit. 2 Access Video Navigation screen Press NA VI .
EN 53 Deleting tape information When you want to delete the entire tape information (information for all recorded programs on the tape), follow the procedure below by using the Remote. •T ape information for the V ideo Navigation function is deleted, but the recorded programs will not be erased.
54 EN Deleting program information When you want to delete the stored information for each recorded program, follow the procedure below by using the Remote. • Program information for the Video Na vigation function is deleted, but the recorded program will not be erased.
EN 55 VCR TV CABLE /DBS 2 - 5 1 6 BACK Y ou can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set Up screens by following the procedure described below . The table below shows the structure of the menu system. ● For the functions you can set on the Function Set Up screen, see pages 54 to 61.
56 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) * T he default setting is bold in the table below . When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible pictures.
EN 57 * T he default setting is bold in the table below . Up to four audio signal channels can be input from a DV camcorder through the DV IN connector (i.LINK). This VCR allows you to select and record two of these channels. This setting is used to specify which two channels to record.
58 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) Y ou hav e to select which terminal — either VIDEO (composite) or S-VIDEO (Y/C separate signals) to use as the video input terminal on the front panel. Make sure to select the correct terminal; otherwise, you may fail in recording (editing) on this VCR.
EN 59 * T he default setting is bold in the table below . AUTO TIMER ON OFF SUPERIMPOSE ON OFF GRA Y BACK ON OFF POWER SA VE ON OFF Additional settings [ADDITIONAL] When this function .
60 EN S400 DV IN D THEATER REGION 1 i.LINK IN/OUT DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL R Y L P B /C B VIDEO P R /C R S VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO IN (L-1) IN (L-2) REMOTE PAUSE/ AV COMPULINK CABLE BOX ANTEN.
EN 61 * T he default setting is bold in the table below . T his function allows y ou to record on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality . T apes recorded using this function can be played back on a VCR equipped with the S-VHS ET function. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel when “S-VHS ET” is set to “ON”.
62 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) i.LINK Set Up i.LINK set up for connected device When you connect i.LINK compatible devices to this VCR, an i.LINK device number is assigned to each device in the order of connection. If you w ant to change the number , follow the procedure below .
EN 63 What is “i.LINK”? “i.LINK” is a digital serial interface that allows devices equipped with an i.LINK connector to exchange digital video signals, digital audio signals, and device control signals bi-directionally over a single cable. i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof.
64 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) NOTES: ● While the Satellite Auto Recording standb y mode or after Satellite A uto Recording is finished, the VCR will not enter the timer recording standby mode ev en though “ AUT O TIMER” is set to “ON” ( pg.
EN 65 JLIP ID Number Setting The JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) terminal is used to connect the VCR to a personal computer or similar device. By connecting through the JLIP terminals, you can control the VCR during editing and certain other operations, from the connected personal computer or similar device.
66 EN i.LINK/DV Connections EDITING S400 DV IN D THEATER REGION 1 i.LINK IN/OUT DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL R Y L P B /C B VIDEO P R /C R S VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO IN (L-1) IN (L-2) REMOTE PAUSE.
EN 67 1 Make connections A Connection with the camcorder Connect a D V cable between the camcorder’ s DV connector and your VCR’ s DV IN connector . B Connection with the VCR Connect an i.LINK cable between the playback VCR’ s i.LINK input/output connector and the recording VCR’ s i.
68 EN S400 DV IN D THEATER REGION 1 i.LINK IN/OUT DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL R Y L P B /C B VIDEO P R /C R S VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO IN (L-1) IN (L-2) REMOTE PAUSE/ AV COMPULINK CABLE BOX ANTENNA ANTENNA OUT IN VHF/UHF RL VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO/ VIDEO Connections EDITING (cont.
EN 69 5 Select video input terminal Access the “IN/OUT FUNCTION” screen ( pg. 58). W hen using S VIDEO terminal, set “FRONT A UX F-1” (or “REAR A UX L-1 (or L-2)” if you use the connectors on the rear) to “S-VIDEO”.
70 EN VCR TV CABLE /DBS 2 TV/VCR TV VOL +/– ENTER 4 3 - 3 3 - 2 4 Number keys 3 - 1 , 3 4 MUL TI-BRAND REMO TE CONTROL When programed (set) with a manufacturer’ s (brand’ s) code, this Remote can perform some of the remote control functions of the listed TVs.
EN 71 When programed (set) with a manufacturer’ s (brand’ s) code, this Remote can perform some of the remote control functions of the listed cable boxes. If your cable box does not function with a specified code, try other codes. 1 Tu rn on the cable box T urn on the cable box using the P ower button on the cable box or its Remote.
72 EN MUL TI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL (cont.) When programed (set) with a manufacturer’ s (brand’ s) code, this Remote can perform some of the remote control functions of the listed DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers. 1 Tu rn on the DBS receiver T urn on the DBS receiver using the P ower button on the DBS receiver or its Remote.
EN 73 T he Remote is capable of controlling four JVC video recorders independently . Each of VCRs can respond to one of four codes (A, B, C or D). T his Remote control is preset to send A code signals because your VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals.
74 EN TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can sa ve you the trouble of sending y our VCR off for repair . POSSIBLE CAUSE ● T he A C power cord is disconnected.
EN 75 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. Select the appropriate channel on the VCR. Connect the components correctly ( pg. 66, 68) or chec k “REAR AUX L-1 (or L-2)” and “FRONT AUX F-1” setting ( pg.
76 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) CORRECTIVE ACTION Connect the Controller correctly ( pg. 18). After confirming your DBS recei ver’ s input channel number , re-access the DBS Receiver Set screen and select the correct number ( pg. 19). Set the correct DBS receiver brand code ( pg.
EN 77 VIDEO NA VIGA TION CORRECTIVE ACTION T ape information cannot be shown if it has not been recorded on this VCR. V ideo Navigation cannot w ork correctly on a tape if it has more than one tape number . If this happens, fast- forward the tape up to its end, eject it, and try it again.
78 EN A TTENTION This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction. If the VCR does not operate correctly s witch its power off and unplug the AC po wer cord from the AC supply . W ait for a while and then plug the power back in.
EN 79 Playback of tapes recorded in D-VHS mode •Y ou ma y see a mosaic (block) noise, gr ayed images, or a still image in cases of excessive distortion caused when playing back a damaged tape or when the heads are momentarily dirty . • It takes a moment after you press PLA Y ( 3 ) until the image appears and sound is heard.
80 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) Err or Codes and Messages Some error codes and messages may appear on the TV screen when operating the VCR. Refer to the chart below for the solution.
EN 81 RECORDING Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the new recording. Why does this happen? A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points. . . . . . . . . .
82 EN INDEX (cont.) Glossar y Digital Broadcasts and D-VHS Great changes in the entertainment and media industries are transforming the way we use VHS, and digital broadcasting is a good example of what the future holds.
EN 83 List of terms This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names. A Accidental erasure prevention 30 Audio Monitor 23 A uto Da ylight Sa ving T ime 11 A.
84 EN INDEX (cont.) Front panel To access covered buttons/connectors, pull and open the cover . 1 S-VIDEO/VIDEO/A UDIO input connectors (F-1) : pg. 68 2 POWER button : pg. 21, 27 3 TIMER ‰ button : pg. 35, 39, 40 4 Cassette loading slot 5 Remote sensor 6 ST OP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) button : pg.
EN 85 Rear panel 1 AC po wer cord : pg. 7 2 Cooling fan ● This prevents the temperature from rising inside the VCR. Do not remove it. ● Install the VCR so as not to block the area around the cooling fan. 3 JLIP terminal : pg. 65 4 Component video output connectors : pg.
86 EN Front display panel 1 Channel and auxiliary input (“L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1” and “I-1” etc.) Clock time : pg. 28 2 T imer mode indicator : pg. 35, 39 3 Record mode indicator : pg. 26 – 28 4 Play mode indicator : pg. 21, 22 INDEX (cont.
EN 87 On-screen display 1 Cassette indication 2 Cassette type indication : pg. 26 3 Index no. indication : pg. 24 4 VCR operation mode indication 5 A udio monitor indications : pg. 23 6 Clock time T ime counter* T ape remaining time (When “REMAIN” appears)** *T o reset the time counter , press C.
88 EN Remote 1 A/B/C/D button : pg. 72 2 VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector : pg. 70 – 73 3 OK Button 4 PROGRAM button : pg. 34, 38 5 ST OP +/– button : pg. 35, 38 6 ST ART +/– button : pg. 35, 38 7 Number keys : pg. 26, 27, 34 Character input buttons : pg.
EN 89 GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V ` , 60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 42 W Power off : 18 W T emperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to.
90 EN HO W T O LOCA TE Y OUR JVC SER VICE CENTER FOR SER VICING (Only in U .S.A.) JVC SER VICE & ENGINEERING COMP ANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP .
EN 91 WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 JVC COMP ANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, e xcept as set forth 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 for the period as sho wn below .
Printed in Japan 0703-MN-SW-VP U A TTENTION ● JVC EXPRESSL Y DISCLAIMS ALL W ARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED , AND SHALL NO T BE LIABLE FOR ANY AND ALL D AMA GES, CLAIMS OR LIABILITIES, DIRECT OR INDI.
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