DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER SR-VDA300U 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 PROG. HS/STD/LS3 PROG. SKIP SEARCH SP/EP CHECK TIMER REC LINK PLAY POWER...
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Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC digital video recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions con- tained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR. CAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...
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. Follow the instructions that are provided with the cleaning tape.
INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR Connections Antenna or Cable Coaxial Cable Flat Feeder Matching Transformer (not supplied) AC Outlet AC Power Cord IN(L-1) AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO (MONO) IN (L-2) S VIDEO AC120V TV OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Audio Cable (supplied) Video Cable (not supplied)
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 input channel & brand After installation, set the DBS receiver’s input 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 TIMER REC LINC POWER DIGITAL 3-D NR 3DNR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO PULL-OPEN S-VHS ET S-ET IN F-1 MENU ASI-IN ASI-REC...
Basic Playback Features Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. TIMER REC LINC POWER DIGITAL 3-D NR S-VIDEO 3DNR VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO PULL-OPEN S-VHS ET S-ET MENU IN F-1 ASI-IN ASI-REC –...
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.
TIMER REC LINC POWER DIGITAL 3-D NR S-VIDEO 3DNR VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO PULL-OPEN S-VHS ET S-ET MENU IN F-1 ASI-IN ASI-REC VCR TV CABLE/DBS – a, b, c – REW ( BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding is complete.
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 TIMER REC LINC POWER DIGITAL 3-D NR S-VIDEO 3DNR VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO PULL-OPEN S-VHS ET S-ET MENU IN F-1 ASI-IN ASI-REC VCR TV CABLE/DBS REW ( 1 ) BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)
To pause recording Press PAUSE ( 8 ). To resume recording, press PLAY ( 3 ). To stop recording Press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 on the front panel. To rewind the tape (when it is not running) Press REW ( 1 ).
Basic Recording Features Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. TIMER REC LINC POWER DIGITAL 3-D NR S-VIDEO 3DNR VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO PULL-OPEN S-VHS ET S-ET IN F-1 MENU ASI-IN ASI-REC –...
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 PRO HD (based on D-VHS) format, the JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring do not work.
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 PRO HD (based on 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. TIMER REC LINC POWER DIGITAL 3-D NR S-VIDEO 3DNR VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO PULL-OPEN S-VHS ET S-ET IN F-1 MENU ASI-IN ASI-REC VCR TV CABLE/DBS DAILY (M-F)
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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. TIMER REC LINC POWER DIGITAL 3-D NR S-VIDEO 3DNR VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO PULL-OPEN S-VHS ET S-ET MENU IN F-1 ASI-IN ASI-REC VCR TV CABLE/DBS DAILY (M-F) 3 –...
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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...
TIMER REC LINK POWER PULL-OPEN ASI-IN ASI-REC SR-VDA300U SR-VD400U This digital video recorder is a professional deck designed for the PRO HD system. STOP/EJECT This system can record the MPEG2-TS signal on the D-VHS tape via the interface of DVB-ASI.
Connection Preparation Antenna or Cable Coaxial Cable Flat Feeder Matching Transformer AC Outlet (not supplied) AC Power Cord AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO AC120V AC IN AUDIO Outlet Video Cable Audio Cable AC Power (not supplied) (supplied) Cord (supplied) To Audio Input Connectors To Video...
TIMER REC LINC POWER DIGITAL 3-D NR S-VIDEO 3DNR VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO PULL-OPEN S-VHS ET S-ET IN F-1 MENU ASI-IN ASI-REC ASI-REC indicator ASI-IN indicator VCR TV CABLE/DBS Preparations STOP/EJECT PLAY STD/LS3 PAUSE SP/EP PRO HD POWER NOTE: ASI signals will not be recorded if above procedures are not followed.
Recording Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. POWER TIMER REC LINC POWER DIGITAL 3-D NR 3DNR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO PULL-OPEN S-VHS ET S-ET IN F-1 MENU ASI-IN ASI-REC ASI-REC indicator VCR TV CABLE/DBS REW ( 1 )
Password SET UP Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. VCR TV CABLE/DBS CANCEL NOTES: The item with displaying the “P” is only for serviceman uses. Set and store only 1 password for every tape as a tape does not support a multiple number of passwords.
Playback Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. POWER TIMER REC LINC POWER DIGITAL 3-D NR 3DNR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO PULL-OPEN S-VHS ET S-ET IN F-1 MENU ASI-IN ASI-REC VCR TV CABLE/DBS REW ( 1 ) NOTE: When playing back a tape recorded in PRO HD format, the...
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 49 to 53.
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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] OPTICAL OUT Dolby D 2CH-PCM 2ND AUDIO REC OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. This VCR can send the Dolby Digital bitstream or PCM Audio to external devices. When you play back a tape including the Dolby Digital bitstream, and if you have a device equipped with Dolby Digital decoder, set this function to “Dolby D”.
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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...
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...
PRO HD POWER To rear panel connector Mini-plug cable (not supplied) (JVC camcorder only) Various connection for editing tapes To EDIT The following three methods can be used for editing tapes. 4 – 6 VHS to S-VHS editing (VIDEO-VIDEO connection):...
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(for S-VHS/VHS connection) Access the “VIDEO FUNCTION” screen pg. 48). 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. Connection Ex. When using this VCR as the playback VCR This VCR (for playback) IN(L-1) AUDIO...
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VCR TV CABLE/DBS NOTE: Be sure to select “AUTO” for “PICTURE CONTROL” (or “NORM” when “V, CALIBRATION” is set to “OFF”) after you finish dubbing the tapes ( Load cassettes Insert the playback cassette into the playback VCR and the cassette to be recorded on into the recording 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 CAN NOT DECODE VIDEO OR AUDIO USE SET TOP BOX OR HDTV TUNER WAIT A MINUTE...
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.
Rear panel AC120V 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.
On-screen display 1 Brand name of the device connected to the DVB-ASI connector 2 Model name of the device connected to the DVB-ASI connector 3 Clock time 4 Tape speed indication 5 Time counter (When “COUNT“ appears) pg. 22, 28 Tape remaining time (When “REMAIN“...
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 — JOG/ 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 : 61 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) Humidity Operating : 35% to 80% Operating position : Horizontal only...
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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JVC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES, CLAIMS OR LIABILITIES, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT WITH ANY OTHER PRODUCT, DEVICE, COMPONENT, PART OR MATERIAL THAT IS NON- CONFORMING OR NON-COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT.