JVC HM-DH30000U Instructions Manual

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EN 9INFORMATION● If “AUTO CLOCK” is set to “ON” on the Clock Set screen on page 11, the clock will be adjusted automatically by the hostchannel every hour (except 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) using the incoming PBS channel clock setting data.(This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR is turned off. The clock will be adjusted just on thesehours — on the time displayed on the front display panel, not on the actual real time.)The default setting of “AUTO CLOCK” is “ON”.● If the memory backup fails, because a power outage occurs or because the AC power cord is unplugged, Plug & Play will beperformed when power is restored to the VCR.● Poor antenna or cable signal may prevent the VCR from receiving the Auto clock setting data from the PBS channel. If thisfunction is taking a considerable amount of time, it may be necessary to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Setprocedure.What to do if Plug & Play setting failed● If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel froman adjacent time zone, or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this case, perform the Semiauto (Z pg. 11) orManual Clock Set (Z pg. 12) procedure.● If “- -:- -” appears on the front display panel, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a HostPBS signal available in your area. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. Then turn on and off the VCR; the Plug& Play setting will be automatically reactivated.If Plug & Play setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected correctly, perform Manual Clock Set (Z pg. 12)and Auto Channel Set or Manual Channel Set (Z pg. 13 or 14).INITIAL SETTINGSPlug & PlaySettingThis VCR sets the clock and tuner channelsautomatically when AC power cord is first connected toan AC outlet. The antenna cable must be connected forthe Plug & Play setting.The time and date can be set automatically by the clocksetting data transmitted from one of the regular TVbroadcast channels. We call this TV channel the “hostchannel” and it is a PBS channel in your area.1 Perform Plug & Play setupConnect the antenna cable to the VCR(Z pg. 7). Then connect the AC power cord toan AC outlet. Do not turn on the VCR.The clock and tuner channels will be setautomatically.NOTES:●Auto Clock Set is performed first.“Auto” blinks on the front display panel during AutoClock Set.●Auto Channel Set is performed next. Auto ChannelSet scans all the channels that are receivable by yourVCR. During Auto Channel Set, the channel numbersare displayed as they are scanned and set.●When Plug & Play setting has been completesuccessfully, the correct clock time is displayed. If youperform Plug & Play setting successfully, there is noneed to perform the clock (Zpg. 10) and tuner(Z␣pg.␣ 13) settings. If, however, you want to add ordelete channels, and use the ghost reduction function,refer to Manual Channel Set on page 14.ATTENTION● If you use a cable box, Plug & Play will not function; setthe clock and tuner channels separately. (Z pg.10 – 14)● It takes several minutes for the VCR to complete the Plug& Play setting.● Do not press any buttons on the front panel or on theRemote while Plug & Play is in progress.Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner SetDuring Initial Auto Clock Set“Auto” blinks.During Auto Channel SetThe channel numbers are displayedas they are scanned and set.* If an incorrect clock time or “– –:– –” appears on the display panel, see “What to do if Plug & Play setting failed”below.Plug & Play CompletedThe current time (includingAM/PM) is displayed.