JVC HR-S9900U manual Setting clock semiautomatically, Set Auto Clock to on, Select D.S.T. mode

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Setting clock semiautomatically

— Semiauto Clock Set

You can change the host channel/D.S.T. /time zone setting manually.

First follow steps on page 10, then go to the

4following steps.

Set Auto Clock to ON

On the front panel:

CLOCK SET

 

Press OK repeatedly to

TIME

DATE YEAR

move the highlight bar

1:00PM

12/24

 

00 SUN

to “AUTO CLOCK”,

AUTO CLOCK : ON

 

 

HOST CH

: AUTO

(CATV)

then press CH5∞ so

D.S.T.

: AUTO

 

that “ON” is selected.

TIME ZONE

: AUTO

 

PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)

6Select D.S.T. mode

You have three choices:

AUTO– Select if you want to adjust your VCR’s clock automatically by the incoming signal from the host channel. (Auto Daylight Saving Time*)

ON– Adjustment will be made by the built-in clock itself.

OFF– Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you.

On the front panel:

Press OK to move the highlight bar to “D.S.T.”, then press CH5∞ repeatedly until the desired setting is selected.

On the Remote:

PRESS (MENU) TO END

On the Remote:

Press # to move the highlight bar to “D.S.T.”,

Press # to move the highlight bar to “AUTO CLOCK”, then press %fi so that “ON” is selected. Then;

To select the host channel — go to step 5. To select the D.S.T. mode — go to step 6. To select the time zone — go to step 7.

NOTE:

The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO CLOCK”, “HOST CH”, “D.S.T.” or “TIME ZONE”

5setting is changed.

Select host channel

You can either select “AUTO” or enter a PBS channel number.

On the front panel:

Press OK to move the highlight bar to “HOST CH”, then press CH5∞ repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired PBS channel number is selected.

On the Remote:

Press # to move the highlight bar to “HOST CH”, then press %fi until “AUTO” or the desired PBS channel number is selected.

NOTE:

Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data.

then press %fi repeatedly until the desired setting

7is selected.

Select time zone

You can select the time zone automatically or manually.

On the front panel:

Press OK to move the highlight bar to “TIME ZONE”, then press CH5∞ repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired time zone is selected. Each time you press the button, the time zone changes as follows:

OAUTO O ATLANTIC O EASTERN

OCENTRAL O MOUNTAIN O PACIFIC

OALASKA O HAWAII O (back to the beginning)

On the Remote:

Press # to move the highlight bar to “TIME ZONE”, press %fi repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired time zone is selected (see above).

NOTE:

If an incorrect clock time is displayed by the Plug & Play setting, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or from an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. If you selected “AUTO” for the host channel in step 5,

8be sure to select the correct time zone manually.

* Auto Daylight Saving Time

This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR’s clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time.

With Auto DST activated, . . .

. . .

on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 AM, the clock is

adjusted to 3:00 AM.

. . .

on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the

clock is adjusted to 1:00 AM.

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

IMPORTANT

Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Set. “Auto” will appear on the front display panel while the clock is being set. The current clock time will appear automatically when the clock setting is complete.

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Contents HR-S9900U Telephone Number Dear CustomerGrounding or Polarization Power SourcesPower Cord Protection Power LinesReplacement Parts AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service CleaningContents Back of VCR Basic ConnectionsConnect VCR to TV Check contentsConnect VCR to power source Situate VCRWhat to do if Plug & Play setting failed Plug & Play SettingPerform Plug & Play setup Language Setting1Preparations Clock SettingAccess Clock Set screen 10 ENSelect host channel Setting clock semiautomaticallySelect D.S.T. mode Set Auto Clock to on12 EN Setting clock manuallyPerform Auto Channel Set Tuner SettingSetting channels automatically Access Tuner Set screenManual Channel Set Setting channels manuallyAccess Manual Channel Set screen Keys or %fi to input Setting ghost reductionSelect a channel and set ghost reduction Mode What is a ghost?16 EN Cable Box Control SettingTurn on cable box Access Main Menu screen on VCRAccess Cable Box Set screen Enter cable box brand Access Cable Box Brand Set screenSelect cable box output channel Cable BOX Brand List Connect DBS receiver to VCR How to control the DBS receiver20 EN DBS Receiver SET, then press OK or # Access DBS Receiver Set screenTurn on DBS receiver Select DBS receiver output channelEnter DBS Receiver’s brand Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screen22 EN Start playback BasicPlayback Load a cassetteChecking tape position Basic Playback Features24 EN Changing display informationAutomatic operations after Adjusting tracking conditionPlaying back tape repeatedly Selecting monitor soundLocating beginning Locating beginning of timerAccess distant code 26 ENDigital TBC/NR Adjusting picture conditionSkipping unwanted portions Skip SearchSet tape speed Basic Recording28 EN Select recording channelTo stop recording To fast-forward the tape when it is not runningTo pause recording Specifying recording length Basic Recording Features30 EN Showing on-screen display Watching one program while recording another32 EN Adjusting recording levelAdjust recording level On the Remote Press %fi to adjustAccidental erasure prevention Record safety tabOther useful functions for recording Rapidly Picture Search High-Speed Picture Search Special Effect Playback34 EN Locating particular sceneVariable-Speed Picture Search Viewing still picturePause during playback Advance or reverse still pictureOn the Remote During normal playback 36 ENViewing slow motion picture Slow Motion Playback Pro-SlowPlayback tape How to use the Shuttle ring on the RemoteAudio is Audio is output Not output Output Sounds reproduced by the TimeScan function38 EN VCR Plus+ Timer ProgramingAccess PlusCode No. + screen Press PROG. on Remote Clock must be set to accessInput receiving channel number Engage timer recording standby modeVCR Plus+ guide channel matching Changing VCR Plus+ Setting40 EN Input guide channel number Access Initial Set screen Input receiving channel numberAccess Guide Channel Set screen 42 EN Express Timer ProgramingTo use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode To timer-record daily Monday-Friday or weekly serials44 EN Checking program settingsSelect program to modify Confirm overlapping programsPress Navigation Navigation46 EN Select programDeactivate Video Navigation Deactivating Video NavigationEditing tape title Access Edit Title screenEditing Titles 48 ENEnter title How to enter the charactersEditing program title and category Select tape titleDelete tape information 50 ENDeleting tape information 3 D 2,3Delete program information Deleting program informationChecking memory Check memoryFinding by tape number Access tape number screenFinding Tapes 52 ENConfirm tape number lists Finding by categoryFinding by recording date Conform tape number listsTo go to another page of the lists, press @ # Access Find Title screen54 EN 3,5Position Unrecorded portion Current tape56 EN SettingsAccess Function Set screen Change settingWhen this function is set to OFF When this function is set to onFor Example 58 ENVia their AV Compulink connectors becomes possible Mode is used for recording on S-VHS tapesBy connecting other JVC’s AV Compulink components see Diagram on the next page, including amplifiers or receivers60 EN Set timer program on DBS receiver 62 EN Child LockTo change the Jlip ID number of this VCR, follow Jlip ID NumberSet Jlip ID Number Select Jlip ID Number Set screenVarious connection for editing tapes Edit From Camcorder64 EN ConnectionSet Picture Control to Edit Select input mode on this VCRMake connections Select video input terminal66 EN Select input mode on recording VCRSelect edit mode Edit To Or From AnotherStart audio dubbing Activate Audio Dubbing modeAudio Dubbing 1Locate start pointAV Dubbing Source tape Edited tape 68 ENAnother VCR for playback Insert Editing Source tape Edited tapeLocate start point Activate editing modePrepare tapes 1Locate end point70 EN TV BrandOperate cable box Cable BoxTurn on the cable box Enter cable box brand codeEnter DBS receiver brand code Brand SettingDBS Receiver Turn on the DBS receiverCode Remote ControlChanging 74 EN TroubleshootingTimer Recording Video Navigation 76 ENWhat happens if the tape reaches its end during recording? Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode?List of terms 78 ENOK button 3NAVIGATION button  pg #S-VIDEO input connector  pgRemote Pause terminal  pg 80 ENHow to use the Remote Full-Size VHS 30 ST-30 82 ENUsable cassettes HOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center 84 EN Limited WarrantyMemo 86 EN Page HR-S9900U

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