Jvc video cassette recorder instructions (60 pages)
Summary of Contents for JVC HM-DH30000U
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D-VHS DIGITAL RECORDER HM-DH30000U VCR TV CABLE/DBS A.MONITOR POWER TV/VCR DISPLAY ENTER/OSD . , ? DAILY(M-F) WEEKLY PQRS WXYZ C. RESET CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE EXPRESS PROGRAMMING HS/STD/LS3 PROG. SKIP SEARCH PROG. SP/EP CHECK PLAY STOP TV CH +...
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Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing 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 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...
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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.
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1. Accessories To avoid personal injury: • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
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A blank black or blue screen appears. The picture is fuzzy. (VHS playback) Use a cleaning tape designed specifically for D-VHS video heads (JVC D-VHS video head cleaner DFC-2) to clean the video heads. In order to avoid misoperation, set "NAVIGATION" to "OFF" ( Follow the instructions that are provided with the cleaning tape.
INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR Connections Antenna or Cable Coaxial Cable Flat Feeder Matching Transformer AC Outlet (not supplied) AC Power Cord IN(L-1) AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) VIDEO IN (L-2) S VIDEO TV OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Audio Cable (supplied) Video Cable (not supplied) To Audio...
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S-VIDEO Connection CONNECT VCR TO TV a– Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables to the TV as explained in step 3 of "Basic Connection" ( b– Connect the S-Video cable between the S VIDEO OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the S-VIDEO input connector on the TV.
INITIAL SETTINGS Plug & Play Setting Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set ATTENTION If you use a cable box, Plug & Play will not function; set the clock and tuner channels separately. ( It takes several minutes for the VCR to complete the Plug &...
Clock Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. VCR TV CABLE/DBS 2 – 7 Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting or if you use a cable box.
Setting clock semiautomatically — Semiauto Clock Set You can change the host channel/D.S.T. /time zone setting manually. First follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10, then go to the following steps. Set Auto Clock to ON Press %fi to move the highlight bar to “AUTO CLOCK”, then press @ # so that “ON”...
VCR TV CABLE/DBS Setting clock manually — Manual Clock Set First follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10, then go to the following steps. 4 – 7 To make corrections any time during the process Press %fi repeatedly until the item you want to change blinks, then press @ #.
Tuner Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. VCR TV CABLE/DBS Setting channels automatically — Auto Channel Set Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting. If you want to add or delete channels, and want to use the ghost reduction function, use Manual Channel Set ( INFORMATION...
VCR TV CABLE/DBS Setting channels manually — Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually. You can also select the ghost reduction mode for each channel while adding the channels you want. Access Main Menu screen Press MENU.
Cable Box Control Setting 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 box and a DBS receiver are used, position the Controller so its signal reaches the remote sensors on both the cable box and DBS receiver.
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. VCR TV CABLE/DBS Setting cable box output channel & brand After installation, set the cable box output’s channel and its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work correctly.
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If the VCR’s memory backup expires because of a power failure, set the cable box output channel and brand again. For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. CODE 1, 5, 17...
DBS Receiver Control Setting 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.
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. VCR TV CABLE/DBS Setting DBS receiver output channel & brand After installation, set the DBS receiver’s output channel and its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work correctly.
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For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screen Press OK.
BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Basic Playback Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. POWER VCR TV CABLE/DBS REW ( 1 ) This VCR can check the tape condition during playback (and recording), and realizes the best possible pictures. This recorder can play back tapes that have been recorded in D-VHS (MTP), S-VHS and VHS formats.
Basic Playback Features Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. – VCR TV CABLE/DBS C. RESET BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) Press DISPLAY during playback. Each time you press the button, the front display panel shows the time counter, the clock time and the tape remaining time in sequence .
Playing back tape repeatedly — Repeat Playback You can play back a tape repeatedly (50 times). While playing back a tape, press and hold PLAY ( 3 ) for more than 5 seconds. The play indicator ( # ) on the front display panel starts flashing slowly, and a tape will be played back 50 times.
VCR TV CABLE/DBS – a, b, c – REW ( BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) Automatic operations after rewinding The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding is complete. Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode. a–...
Locating beginning of timer recordings — Instant Review At the press of a button, you can turn on the VCR, rewind the tape and begin to view the most recent timer- recorded program. Press REVIEW on the Remote after ensuring that the VCR is in the timer recording standby mode.
Basic Recording Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. POWER D-VHS VCR TV CABLE/DBS REW ( 1 ) NOTES: You can select HS/STD/LS3 mode in step 3 also when recording from another D-VHS digital recorder or a camcorder equipped with DV connector.
S-VHS/VHS Recording Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette. Select recording channel On the front panel: Press CH + or –. On the Remote: a–...
Basic Recording Features Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. – VCR TV CABLE/DBS C. RESET – BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) Press DISPLAY during recording or recording pause. Each time you press the button, the front display panel shows the time counter, channel number, clock time, and the tape remaining time in sequence.
Watching one program while recording another Engage TV mode During recording... Change the TV’s input mode from AV to TV. Select channel for viewing Select the channel you want to watch, on the TV. Showing on-screen display When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ( can see the current VCR status on the TV screen.
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Other useful functions for recording You can also use the following functions for recording. Recording Resume Function If there is a power outage during recording (including Instant Timer Recording, timer recording and Satellite Auto Recording), the recording will resume automatically when the power is restored to the VCR.
SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK Special Effect Playback Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ATTENTION When playing back a tape recorded in D-VHS format, the JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring do not work. VCR TV CABLE/DBS NOTE: To use the JOG dial/SHUTTLE ring on the Remote, first press...
To use the JOG dial/SHUTTLE ring on the Remote, first press JOG/SHUTTLE on the remote control so that the button lights up. Still NOTE: When playing back a tape recorded in D-VHS format, the JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring do not work. VCR TV CABLE/DBS –...
VCR TV CABLE/DBS During normal playback or still picture playback: Turn the SHUTTLE ring slowly to the right (forward slow motion) or to the left (reverse slow motion) so that slow motion playback starts.When you release the ring, a still picture appears.
VCR Plus+ Timer Programing Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. VCR TV CABLE/DBS DAILY (M-F) CANCEL STOP +/– ® Timer recording allows you to program 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 (...
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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. Press the Number keys (or @ #) to input the number of the channel on which the broadcast for the PlusCode number is received on the VCR or cable box, then press OK.
Changing VCR Plus+ Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. VCR TV CABLE/DBS IMPORTANT If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station’s channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR CH or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the Program screen ( happens, perform the following steps to set the correct...
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Access Main Menu screen Press MENU. Access Tuner Set Up screen Press %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET UP”, then press OK. Access Guide Channel Set screen Press %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “GUIDE CHANNEL SET”, then press OK.
Express Timer Programing Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. VCR TV CABLE/DBS DAILY (M-F) 3 – 7 You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 24 broadcasts, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer pg.
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Set tape speed Press HS/STD/LS3/SP/LP ( speed. Return to normal screen Press PROG. or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears. Engage timer recording standby mode Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and “‰” is displayed on the front display panel.
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. VCR TV CABLE/DBS – – – Checking program settings Disengage timer Press TIMER, then press POWER. When “AUTO TIMER” ( you do not have to press TIMER. Access Program List screen Press PROG.
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ATTENTION If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one program overlaps with another, only the parts shown below in gray will be recorded. Pattern 1: The program with the lower program number will be recorded. 10:00 11:00 Program 1 CH10 Program 2...
Navigation Playback Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. VCR TV CABLE/DBS – – NOTES: If you press NAVIGATION while Video Navigation is deactivated, “NAVIGATION: OFF” appears (with “SUPERIMPOSE” set to “ON”: pg.
How to read the Video Navigation screen Maximum blank time [Page No./Total Page No.] on the tape (only 4 programs can be shown at a time) D: D-VHS cassette S: S-VHS cassette No display: Tape number VHS cassette and tape title ] 0107 D ALL SPORTS TAPE BLANK 2:00 (LS3) [ 1/ 1] 3 12/21 SYDNEY OLYMPIC...
Finding Tapes Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. VCR TV CABLE/DBS 2 – 4 – – – – – – You can find a tape you want using Video Navigation. You have four methods to find tapes; by tape number, by recording date, by category, and by tape remaining time.
Confirm tape number lists SRCH·EDIT/TAPE# [ 1/ 3] TAPE TITLE 0017 FOOT BALL 3 0008 RIKSON VS OGAWA 0007 WORLD CUP 0002 EURO 2000 0001 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ∞ PRESS (5∞), THEN (OK) PAGE (2 3) EDIT (0) END (MENU) To go to another page of the lists, press @ #. To playback the selected tape, insert the corresponding tape on the VCR and press OK.
VCR TV CABLE/DBS 2-5,7,8 – – Finding blank space You can find a tape whose remaining time is enough for a program you want to record. Use the Remote to do the following operations. Access Main Menu screen Press MENU. Access Video Navigation screen Press %fi...
Editing Titles Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. VCR TV CABLE/DBS CANCEL 2 – 6 – – 3 - 5 – – – – When you record a TV program on this VCR, the VCR automatically records the recording start time, date, and channel in each program title.
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Refer to the example below. FOOTBALL 3 EDIT TAPE TITLE DELETE TAPE INFO (Ex.) Enter “JVC NEWS”. 1 Press 5 (JKL) once to enter “J”, then press 33. PRESS (5∞), THEN (OK) 2 Press 8 (TUV) three times to enter “V”, then press 33.
“How to enter the characters and symbols” on page 48. (In this example, enter “JVC NEW”.) Return to normal screen Press MENU. When you want to change the program category, follow the procedure below by using the Remote.
VCR TV CABLE/DBS – – – – – – 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. • Tape information for the Video Navigation function is deleted, but the recorded programs will not be erased.
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 Navigation function is deleted, but the recorded program will not be erased.
Useful Function Settings Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. 2 – 4 You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set Up screens by following the procedure described below. For the functions you can set on the Function Set Up screen, see pages 53 to 57.
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Video settings [VIDEO (VHS)] V, CALIBRATION (S-VHS/VHS only) PICTURE CONTROL (S-VHS/VHS only) AUTO (NORM) EDIT SOFT SHARP DIGITAL R3 (S-VHS/VHS only) VIDEO STABILIZER (S-VHS/VHS only) * The 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.
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Audio settings [AUDIO] DV AUDIO REC AUDIO1 AUDIO2 1+2MIX OPTICAL OUT Dolby D 2CH-PCM 2ND AUDIO REC OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) * The 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).
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Input/Output settings [IN/OUT] TV OUTPUT 1 720to1080 NO CONV. ALLto480i TV OUTPUT 2 WIDE16:9 NORM4:3 FRONT AUX F-1 VIDEO S-VIDEO REAR AUX L-1 VIDEO S-VIDEO REAR AUX L-2 VIDEO S-VIDEO Select the apppropriate mode when playing back a D-VHS tape containing a recording of an HD (High Definition) signal: 720to1080: 720p is up-converted to 1080i and output to the TV.
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Additional settings [ADDTL] AUTO SP = EP TIMER When this function is set to “ON”, the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to (S-VHS/VHS only) allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire program while timer-recording in SP mode. For Example .
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When this function is set to “OFF”, you can use this terminal as the REMOTE PAUSE terminal. ( NOTE: Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. Refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this connection. AV COMPU LINK...
i.LINK Set Up VCR TV CABLE/DBS 2 – 4 i.LINK set up for connected device When you connect i.LINK compatible devices to this VCR, an i.LINK device number is asigned to each device in the order of connection. If you want to change the number, follow the procedure below.
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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.
Satellite Auto Recording This function allows you to automatically record a satellite program which is timer-programed on your DBS receiver. Preparation: Connect a DBS receiver to the AUDIO/ VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN (L-1) connectors* on the rear; otherwise, you cannot use this function. •...
2 – 4 NOTE: For further details on the JLIP system or devices, consult your nearest JVC dealer. U.S. customers can contact JVC directly toll free at 1-800-252- 5722. Access Main Menu screen Press MENU. Access Initial Set Up screen Press %fi...
To rear panel connector 4 – 6 Mini-plug cable (not supplied) (JVC camcorder only) To EDIT NOTES: It is impossible to dub from the VCR to a camcorder equipped with the DV connector because the DV signal is not output from the DV IN connector on this VCR.
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(for S-VHS/VHS connection) Access the “VIDEO FUNCTION” screen pg. 52). If your camcorder is a JVC Master Edit Control- equipped type — go to step 6. If your camcorder is NOT a JVC Master Edit Control-equipped type — go to step 7.
Edit To Or From Another VCR/Other Devices You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR. Refer also to the other VCR’s instruction manual for connection and its operations. This VCR supports the copy protection technologies of DTLA (Digital Transmission Licensing Administrator).
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VCR TV CABLE/DBS NOTES: Be sure to select “AUTO” for “PICTURE CONTROL” (or “NORM” when “V, CALIBRATION” is set to “OFF”) after you finish dubbing the tapes ( When dubbing using the i.LINK connector, set the recording speed on the recording VCR to the same speed as the source tape on the playback VCR.
Once you have set the Remote to operate the TV, you do not have to set it until you replace the batteries from the Remote. JVC and PANASONIC have two codes. If the TV does not function with one code, try entering the other.
It's not possible to set the Remote for both your DBS receiver and a cable box at the same time. You can only set the Remote to operate one of these units at a time. (Ex.) To set the Remote to JVC 51: POWER Hold...
VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your VCR and the Remote to respond to B code signals. When using two JVC VCRs, set two VCRs and their Remotes to different codes, so that you can operate these VCRs separately.
Select the AV mode on the TV. Disengage auto tracking and adjust the tracking manually ( pg. 23). The heads must be cleaned. Consult your JVC dealer. Set Audio Monitor to “HI-FI” pg. 23). CORRECTIVE ACTION Insert a cassette. Remove the cassette and cover the...
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TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Timer recording will not work. 2. Timer programing will not work. 3. ‰ and ] on the front display panel will not stop blinking. 4. The cassette stops automatically, and ‰ and ] on the front display panel will not stop blinking.
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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. ATTENTION This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction. If the VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the AC power cord from the AC supply.
Error 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. CODE MESSAGE REC PROHIBITED REC PROHIBITED CAN NOT DECODE VIDEO OR AUDIO USE SET TOP BOX OR HDTV TUNER INPUT BY S-VHS/VHS CHOOSE ANALOG INPUT CAN NOT REC DIGITAL INPUT BY...
Questions and answers PLAYBACK Q. What happens if the tape reaches its end during playback or search? A. The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning..........Q.
Front panel TIMER REC LINC POWER S-VIDEO i.LINK IN/OUT VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO DV IN S200 IN I - IN F-1 MENU 1 POWER button : pg. 21, 27 2 Remote sensor 3 TIMER ‰ button : pg. 35, 39, 40 4 REC LINK button : pg.
Rear panel 1 AC power 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 Component video output connectors : 4 S VIDEO/AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors (L-1): pg.
Remote VCR TV CABLE/DBS A.MONITOR TV/VCR DISPLAY . , ? DAILY(M-F) PQRS C. RESET CANCEL START STOP DATE EXPRESS PROGRAMMING HS/STD/LS3 PROG. PROG. SP/EP CHECK PLAY STOP TV CH + — TV CH — SHUTTLE & How to use the Remote Before use, insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with the polarity (ª...
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 55 W Power off : 18 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) : 435 mm x 105 mm x 383 mm (17-3/16"...
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.
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.
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