JVC HR-S9900U Accessories, Product and Cart Combination, Servicing, Damage Requiring Service

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USE

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.

•Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of the product.

•Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep-pile carpets.

2. Product and Cart Combination

A product and cart combination should

PORTABLE CART WARNING

be moved with care. Quick stops,

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excessive force, and uneven surfaces

 

may cause the product and cart

 

combination to overturn.

 

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. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.

b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d.If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance—this indicates a need for service.

3. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like.

4. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short- out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

5. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards.

6. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

7. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

3. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

4. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition.

HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

●The Index on pages 78 – 81 lists frequently-used terms, and the number of the page on which they are used or explained in the manual. This section also illustrates the controls and connections on the front and rear panel, the front display panel and the Remote.

●The  mark signals a reference to another page for instructions or related information.

●Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the beginning of each major section.

BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR . . .

. . . please read the sections/literature listed below.

●“CAUTIONS” on page 2.

●“IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on the previous page.

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Contents HR-S9900U Dear Customer Telephone NumberPower Sources Power Cord ProtectionPower Lines Grounding or PolarizationAccessories Damage Requiring ServiceCleaning Replacement PartsContents Basic Connections Back of VCRCheck contents Connect VCR to power sourceSituate VCR Connect VCR to TVPerform Plug & Play setup Plug & Play SettingWhat to do if Plug & Play setting failed Setting LanguageClock Setting Access Clock Set screen10 EN 1PreparationsSetting clock semiautomatically Select D.S.T. modeSet Auto Clock to on Select host channelSetting clock manually 12 ENTuner Setting Setting channels automaticallyAccess Tuner Set screen Perform Auto Channel SetAccess Manual Channel Set screen Setting channels manuallyManual Channel Set Setting ghost reduction Select a channel and set ghost reduction ModeWhat is a ghost? Keys or %fi to inputCable Box Control Setting 16 ENAccess Cable Box Set screen Access Main Menu screen on VCRTurn on cable box Select cable box output channel Access Cable Box Brand Set screenEnter cable box brand Cable BOX Brand List 20 EN How to control the DBS receiverConnect DBS receiver to VCR Access DBS Receiver Set screen Turn on DBS receiverSelect DBS receiver output channel DBS Receiver SET, then press OK or #22 EN Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screenEnter DBS Receiver’s brand Basic PlaybackLoad a cassette Start playbackBasic Playback Features 24 ENChanging display information Checking tape positionAdjusting tracking condition Playing back tape repeatedlySelecting monitor sound Automatic operations afterLocating beginning of timer Access distant code26 EN Locating beginningAdjusting picture condition Skipping unwanted portionsSkip Search Digital TBC/NRBasic Recording 28 ENSelect recording channel Set tape speedTo pause recording To fast-forward the tape when it is not runningTo stop recording 30 EN Basic Recording FeaturesSpecifying recording length Watching one program while recording another Showing on-screen displayAdjusting recording level Adjust recording levelOn the Remote Press %fi to adjust 32 ENOther useful functions for recording Record safety tabAccidental erasure prevention Special Effect Playback 34 ENLocating particular scene Rapidly Picture Search High-Speed Picture SearchViewing still picture Pause during playbackAdvance or reverse still picture Variable-Speed Picture Search36 EN Viewing slow motion pictureSlow Motion Playback Pro-Slow On the Remote During normal playbackHow to use the Shuttle ring on the Remote Audio is Audio is output Not output OutputSounds reproduced by the TimeScan function Playback tapeVCR Plus+ Timer Programing Access PlusCode No. + screenPress PROG. on Remote Clock must be set to access 38 ENEngage timer recording standby mode Input receiving channel number40 EN Changing VCR Plus+ SettingVCR Plus+ guide channel matching Access Guide Channel Set screen Access Initial Set screen Input receiving channel numberInput guide channel number Express Timer Programing 42 ENTo timer-record daily Monday-Friday or weekly serials To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby modeChecking program settings 44 ENConfirm overlapping programs Select program to modifyNavigation 46 ENSelect program Press NavigationDeactivating Video Navigation Deactivate Video NavigationAccess Edit Title screen Editing Titles48 EN Editing tape titleHow to enter the characters Editing program title and categorySelect tape title Enter title50 EN Deleting tape information3 D 2,3 Delete tape informationDeleting program information Checking memoryCheck memory Delete program informationAccess tape number screen Finding Tapes52 EN Finding by tape numberFinding by category Finding by recording dateConform tape number lists Confirm tape number listsAccess Find Title screen 54 EN3,5 To go to another page of the lists, press @ #Current tape Position Unrecorded portionSettings Access Function Set screenChange setting 56 ENWhen this function is set to on When this function is set to OFF58 EN For ExampleMode is used for recording on S-VHS tapes By connecting other JVC’s AV Compulink components seeDiagram on the next page, including amplifiers or receivers Via their AV Compulink connectors becomes possible60 EN Set timer program on DBS receiver Child Lock 62 ENJlip ID Number Set Jlip ID NumberSelect Jlip ID Number Set screen To change the Jlip ID number of this VCR, followEdit From Camcorder 64 ENConnection Various connection for editing tapesSelect input mode on this VCR Make connectionsSelect video input terminal Set Picture Control to EditSelect input mode on recording VCR Select edit modeEdit To Or From Another 66 ENActivate Audio Dubbing mode Audio Dubbing1Locate start point Start audio dubbing68 EN Another VCR for playbackInsert Editing Source tape Edited tape AV Dubbing Source tape Edited tapeActivate editing mode Prepare tapes1Locate end point Locate start pointTV Brand 70 ENCable Box Turn on the cable boxEnter cable box brand code Operate cable boxBrand Setting DBS ReceiverTurn on the DBS receiver Enter DBS receiver brand codeChanging Remote ControlCode Troubleshooting 74 ENTimer Recording 76 EN Video NavigationCan the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode? What happens if the tape reaches its end during recording?78 EN List of terms3NAVIGATION button  pg #S-VIDEO input connector  pg OK button80 EN Remote Pause terminal  pgHow to use the Remote Usable cassettes 82 ENFull-Size VHS 30 ST-30 HOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center Limited Warranty 84 ENMemo 86 EN Page HR-S9900U

HR-S9900U specifications

The JVC HR-S9900U is a high-end VCR that exemplifies advanced technology and design, catering to avid collectors and home theater enthusiasts alike. Introduced in the late 1990s, this model stands out for its impressive array of features, making it a sought-after device for those who appreciate high-quality video playback and recording.

One of the defining characteristics of the HR-S9900U is its S-VHS (Super VHS) capability, which significantly enhances the resolution and quality of recorded tapes. This technology allows for a sharper and more detailed image compared to standard VHS, making it ideal for preserving home videos and important recordings. The VCR also supports S-VHS ET, which enables the playback of S-VHS tapes in standard VHS players, ensuring compatibility across different formats.

The HR-S9900U features dual playback heads, which improve the tracking accuracy and overall picture quality. This dual-head design not only enhances the clarity of the video but also minimizes artifacts like noise and distortion commonly found in conventional VHS playback. Coupled with advanced digital noise reduction technology, the VCR produces cleaner and clearer images even on older tapes.

Another key highlight of the HR-S9900U is its extensive editing functionalities. It includes features such as high-speed search and frame advance, which allow users to edit and create their own compilations with precision. Additionally, the model is equipped with the "Jog Shuttle" control for precise frame-by-frame navigation, making it easier to find and cut specific moments when editing.

The build quality of the HR-S9900U deserves mention; it features a solid construction that provides durability and a professional feel. The user-friendly interface is complemented by a remote control, which adds convenience for managing playback and recording settings from a distance.

In terms of connectivity, the JVC HR-S9900U includes multiple input and output ports such as S-Video, Composite Video, and Audio outputs. This versatility allows users to connect to various display devices, ensuring compatibility with modern televisions and audio systems.

Overall, the JVC HR-S9900U is a remarkable example of video recording technology from its era. With its S-VHS capabilities, dual-head design, and thoughtful editing features, it remains a valuable option for enthusiasts who value video fidelity and functionality in their home recording systems. Whether preserving cherished memories or curating a video library, the HR-S9900U continues to deliver exceptional performance.
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