JVC HR-S9400EE Basic Connections, Check Contents, Situate Recorder, Connect Recorder to Mains

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4ENINSTALLINGYOURNEWRECORDER

Basic Connections

Back of TV

Aerial connector

21-pin AV input connector (SCART)

It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

 

CHECK CONTENTS

 

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories

1 listed in “Specifications” (☞ pg. 63).

 

SITUATE RECORDER

 

2 Place the recorder on a stable, flat surface.

3

CONNECT RECORDER TO TV

 

The connection method you use depends on the type of

TV you have.

 

 

RF CONNECTION

 

● To Connect To A TV With NO 21-pin AV input

 

connector (SCART) . . .

 

a– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.

 

b– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack

 

on the rear panel of the recorder.

 

c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF

 

OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and the

 

TV’s aerial connector.

 

Before operating the recorder, make sure the TV’s

 

channel is set to the VIDEO channel (☞ pg. 10).

AV CONNECTION

●To Connect To A TV with 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) . . .

a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF

CONNECTION”.

b– Connect an optional SCART cable between the AV1 IN/OUT connector on the rear panel of the recorder

and the TV’s 21-pin AV input connector (SCART). c– Choose the appropriate AV1 output signal (☞ "AV1

OUTPUT SIGNAL SELECTION" on page 5).

S-VIDEO CONNECTION

●If you have a TV with S-VIDEO input connector, see "S-VIDEO Connection" on page 6.

RF Cable (provided)

21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)

Mains Power

Cord

Mains outlet

CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS

4 Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.

After you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet, the Auto Set Up display appears on the TV screen and/or on the

recorder's front display panel when the button on the recorder/remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder ☞ pg. 8.

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Contents HR-S9400EE Safety Precautions Safety FirstMoisture Condensation Check Contents EN Installing Your NEW Reco RderBasic Connections Situate RecorderIf TV has no 21-pin Scart connector AV1 OUT SwitchVideo Connection Connect Recorder to TVINS Talling YO UR NEW R Ecorder For TV sets with an S-VIDEO input terminalBack of TV Back of RecorderAuto Set Up Start Auto SET UPNitial Sett Ings Auto Channel SetLanguage Set Access Video Channel SET Mode EN Initial SettingsVideo Channel Set SET Video ChannelExit Video Channel SET Mode Select TV SystemWith AV or S-VIDEO Connection Major CountriesClock Set Turn the Recorder onSET Date and Time Start Clock OperationOn-Screen Displays ENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN Display14 3 Basic PlaybackPlayback Features Activate HIGH-SPEED SearchPause During Playback Activate SLOW-MOTION PlaybackAdjust Tracking Override AutomaticTracking ManuallyActivate Instant Review Index SearchInstant ReView Mesecam PlaybackActivate Spatializer SpatializerSoundtrack Selection During PlaybackSET A/B Code Switch RE-SUPPLY PowerActivate Scene Finder Stop Scene FinderAudio signal during TimeScan Time Scan IndicatorTimeScan Variable-Speed Search/ Reverse PlayTimeScan Audio TimeScanSpeed SP Speed LP Audio output Basic Recording Recording Features EN Recording VHS Super VHS and VHSEngage RECORD-PAUSE Mode LevelLocate Start Point Resume RecordingSwitch REC System switchPAL/SECAM Playback and Recording Recording Input Signal Conversion Setup Access Main Menu ScreenTimer Recording Make List of Stored Station Names Channel PositionsAccess Guide Prog SET Screen NumberClose Menu If you already know the Guide Program number for a stationEN Timer Recording Timer RecordingOn Next Press TIMER. The recorder turns off automatically To timer-record a satellite broadcast using ShowviewSatellite Tuner Users Press OK Repeat steps 1-5for each additional programmePress Start +/-. If you’re just starting out, P1 appears Regular Timer ProgrammingPress Stop +/- to enter the time you want recording to stop Engage RECORDER’S Timer ModePress TV Prog + Access Mode SET Access ProgrammeRevise Programme InformationVPS Recording Timer WarningPress Display or Start + again to return to normal display TV Multi Brand Remote Control Control Your TV Using Additional ButtonsSET TV Brand Code TRY Operating TVSatellite Tuner Multi SET Satellite Tuner Brand CodeTRY Operating Satellite Tuner Satellite Tuner Brand CodeEditing Mode Setting Preparation For EditingEditing Advantages Of S-VHS Video RecordersTo Select The External Input Mode When using rear panel input connectorsWhen using front panel input connectors Connector On display panelEdit To Or From Another Video Recorder If another recorder has no 21-pin Scart connector PlayerRecorder Recorder PlayerSET RECORDER’S Input Mode Edit From a CamcorderStart Camcorder Start RecorderSET Input Mode Audio DubbingEngage Audio Dubbing Start DubbingLocate END Point Reset the CounterEN Editing Start Editing END Insert EditingAccess R.A. Edit Screen Random As- semble EditingPrepare for Editing Load Source CassetteLocate EDIT-IN Point Locate EDIT-OUT PointStart R.A. Edit To Make CorrectionsEND R.A. Edit RM-V704 Multi-Brand R.A. Edit Controller Not providedAccess Jlip ID NO. SET Screen Terminal Jlip Joint Level Interface Protocol ConnectorSET Jlip ID Number Return to Normal ScreenConnection To StereoSystem EN System ConnectionsPerform Auto Channel SET View Confirmation ScreenTuner SET Press Push JOGStoring Channels Manually Major Countries TV SystemAccess Manual CH. SET Screen Select ItemDelete Channel Close ConfirmationSwitch Stations Perform TuningSelect NEW Station Select Channel toTV Station And ID List Station NameConnection, set the TV to its AV mode If you are using the AV or S-VIDEOSet the TV receiver to the Video Timer again RecordingOther Problems OubleshootingÄ remain lit on the display panel. Is there a problem? Questions and Answer S E NIndex Front ViewRear View How To Use Installing BatteriesEN Index Specifications Backup time becomes shorter as the units internal partsHR-S9400EE

HR-S9400EE specifications

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