JVC HR-V617EK, HR-V616EK, HR-V615EK User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-V615EK HR-V616EK HR-V617EK

SAT

VCR

REVIEW

PAL

INSTRUCTIONS

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Safety Precautions

The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.

WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT

■ Please read the various precautions on pages 2–4 of this instruction manual before installing or operating the recorder.

■ It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.

IMPORTANT

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is

too short to reach a power point, then obtain a proper safety approved extension lead/adapter or consult your dealer.

In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If the fuse fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black Brown to L (Live) or Red

If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured Black. Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.

If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

CAUTION

■ When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet.

■ Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.

The STANDBY/ON o button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. “y ” shows electrical power standby and “ z” shows

Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed video recorder.

ON.

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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear.)

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video cassette.

DO NOT place the recorder…

… in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity. … in direct sunlight. … in a dusty environment. … in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated. … on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openings or holes.

(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control.

DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.

5. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT place any con-

tainers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.

DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

7. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.

ATTENTION

TO MOBILE PHONE USERS:TO MOBILE PHONE USERS:

TO MOBILE PHONE USERS:

TO MOBILE PHONE USERS:TO MOBILE PHONE USERS: Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the recorder may cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a blue back display.

ON PLACING THE RECORDER:ON PLACING THE RECORDER:

ON PLACING THE RECORDER:

ON PLACING THE RECORDER:ON PLACING THE RECORDER: Some TVs or other appliances generate strong magnetic fields. Do not place this appliance on top of the recorder as it may cause picture disturbance.

■ Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not possible with this model.

■ This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings in the SP mode with regular VHS resolution.

■ HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

■ VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The

VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnec-

tions between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your

equipment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment. DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is

damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is

designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the require-

ments of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.

Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety

always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL...

— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in

the case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than

sorry!

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Contents

Diagrams of Equipment ................................6

Equipment Key ............................................. 7

Welcome to JVC ............................................8

Three-Step Quick Start ............................... 10

Basic Features ............................................ 13

Advanced Features ..................................... 29

Subsidiary Information .............................. 55

List of Terms .............................................. 59

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diagrams of equipment6

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t y

^ &

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W E R

front panel

ENTREE/DECODEUR IN/DECODER

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L-1L-2

ENTREE/SORTIE IN/OUT

CONTROLEUR SAT

SORTIE

SAT CONTROL

AUDIO

SAT

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ENTREE ANT. IN

OUT

ANTENNE

SORTIE RF OUT

*DECODER function is not available in the UK.

rear panel

display

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VCR

4 5

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6 7

remote control

Diagram Key

equipment key 7

FRONT PANEL

1 STANDBY/ON o Button turns VCR on/off (loading a cassette also turns power on). 2 Cassette Loading Slot is where cassette is inserted; door closes. 3 PR+/- Buttons select a preset position. 4 Display Panel provides clear view of various displays and indicators. 5 Infrared Beam Receiving Window is where Remote Control should be aimed when in use. 6 < Button rewinds the tape; initiates reverse picture search. 7 > Button fastforwards tape; initiates forward picture search. 8 T Button starts regular recording (press once), Instant Timer Recording (press twice); sets duration of ITR. 9 | Button stops tape temporarily during recording; stops tape temporarily during playback; plays back frame by frame with each additional press.

SATc Button enables/

disables the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode.

§ Button stops tape;

10 ejects tape during Stop mode. 11 . Button plays back tape; cancels Pause, Still, Slow, Search modes.

REAR PANEL

1 Mains Power Cord supplies power to VCR. 2 SAT CONTROL Connector enables connection of the Satellite Controller for timer recording with a satellite receiver. 3 ANT. IN Connector enables connection of aerial. 4 L-2 IN/DECODER Connector enables connection of satellite receiver or second recorder.

* DECODER function is not available in the UK.

5 L-1 IN/OUT Connector enables AV connection to TV or second VCR.

6 AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors enable connection of audio cassette recorder, TV or second VCR for dubbing. 7 RF. OUT Connector enables connection to aerial terminal of TV receiver.

VCR DISPLAY PANEL

1 c Indicator lights when the c button has been pressed to engage Timer mode. 2 Play Indicator lights up during playback; blinks during Repeat Playback or when using Next Function Memory for playback. 3 Record Indicator lights up during recording; blinks during Instant Timer Recording. 4 Channel Display shows preset position where the station currently being received is stored.

Mode shows external input

mode selected (L-1 or L-2).

Clock Display shows

current time.

Preset Position* (or Mode) and Clock Display appear alternately when b is pressed.

* Preset Position (or Mode) is not displayed during playback.

5 REVIEW Indicator blinks after timer-recording and shows how many programmes have been timer-recorded. 6 SATc Indicator lights up during Auto Satellite Programme Recording standby mode; blinks when Auto Satellite Programme Recording is in progress. 7 VCR Indicator lights when the VCR is in the video mode. At this point, the TV automatically enters AV mode.

REMOTE CONTROL

1 Button ejects tape during stop mode.

STARTSTART

START + / – Buttons

STARTSTART access Regular Program screen; input programme Start Time.

STOPSTOP

STOP + / – Buttons input

STOPSTOP programme Stop Time. 4 PDC Button enables/ disables PDC recording.

* VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available in the U.K. and not possible with this VCR.

5 x Button cancels timer- programme.

0000 Button resets counter on the on-screen display to ‘0:00:00’. 6 Auto Tracking Button enables/disables auto tracking mode during playback.

/ Button selects tape. 7 AUDIO Button changes output sound mode. 8 PROG Button accesses Timer Programming Set screen. 9 OK Button enters selections made in on-screen menus. 10 Buttons initiate functions such as frame by frame playback and variable speed search. 11 C Button accesses Program screens/displays to check the programme that you have programmed (next programme’s information screen appears each time button is pressed). 12 Buttons initiate index function. 13 < Button rewinds the tape; inltiates reverse picture search. 14 S Button stops tape. 15 T Button starts regular recording (press . the same time)

Button shows current

16 VCR status on the TV screen if O.S.D is set to ON. 17 TV PR +/– Buttons select the connected JVC TV's channel. 18 rButton ‘reviews’ timer-recorded programme.

19 TV

input terminal. 20 STANDBY/ON o Button — same as button on VCR. 21 Number Keys are used in preset position selection and the VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming. 22 DATE + / – Buttons input date of programme for timer recording. 23 DAILY Button enables timer recording of daily serials. 24 WEEKLY Button enables timer recording of weekly serials. 25 AUX Button selects VCR’s auxiliary input mode. 26 c Button engages timer- standby mode. 27 b(Display) Button switches display between clock time and Preset Position* (or Mode).

Preset Position (or Mode) is not displayed during playback.

28 TV/VCR Button switches connected TV’s mode between TV and AV. 29 MENU Button accesses Menu screen. 30 PR Buttons are used for selection in on-screen menus.

preset position. 31 3 Button initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback. 32 . Button — same as button on VCR. 33 > Button fast- forwards tape; inltiates forward picture search. 34 | Button — same as button on VCR. 35 TV volume of connected JVC TV. 36 TV STANDBY/ON o

Button turns TV on/off.

Button switches TV

PR + / – Buttons select a

+/– Buttons control

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welcome to jvc8

VCR

SAT

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before you start

Please read the SAFETY

FIRST on pages 2–4

it tells you about some

safety points

Refer to the diagrams on

pages 6–7 when reading

through these

instructions

Refer to the List of

Terms on page 59 if you need an explanation for

any terms in this manual

remote control

The Remote Control can

operate most of your

VCR’s functions, as well

as basic functions of JVC

TV sets. (see page 7)

Depending on the type

of JVC TV. Some or all

functions cannot be

operated using the

Remote Control.

Welcome to JVC

Thank you for choosing JVC.

We hope that you will get many hours of enjoyment from your new unit.

In just three easy steps you will be ready to enjoy the exceptional performance of your new VCR. More detailed instructions begin on page 10. They will explain how to use the many sophisticated features this VCR boasts.

Getting Everything Ready

check the contents Unpack the box and place the VCR on a flat, stable surface.

Check that you have the items shown below.

If the Remote Control

doesn’t work properly,

remove it’s battery,

replace the battery and

then try again.

Video Cassette Recorder

RF Cable

“AA” Batteries (x 2)

Infrared Remote

Control Unit

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scart and rf

SCART is a

recommended option

because its use

improves the quality of

the picture.

If connecting to a stereo

TV you will need a

SCART cable.

There are several types

of SCART cables, fully-

wired and others.

If you use a SCART

cable, you must also

connect the RF cable.

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GETTING EVERYTHING READY (continued)

connect cables Connect the cables as indicated in the diagram (below), using

the TV Aerial Cable, the

Mains Power Cord

Mains Outlet

You are now ready to start the Three-Step Quick Start which begins on the next page.

RF Cable and the 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided).

RF Cable

(provided)

21-pin SCART Cable

(not provided)

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*DECODER function is not available in the UK.

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ENTREE/SORTIE

L-1L-2

IN/OUT

CONTROLEUR SAT

SORTIE

SAT CONTROL

OUT

AUDIO

TV Aerial Cable

(not provided)

ENTREE ANT. IN

ANTENNE

SORTIE RF OUT

Back of VCR

You have two ways for initial setup of your new VCR depending upon the connection method and your TV.

If you have connected only the RF cable,

perform Auto Setup (墌 pg. 10).

If you have connected both the RF cable and the fullywired 21-pin SCART cable, and if your TV does not offer T-VLink, etc.*,

perform Auto Setup (墌 pg. 10).

If you have connected both the RF cable and the fullywired 21-pin SCART cable, and if your TV offer T-VLink, etc.*,

perform Preset Download (墌 pg. 11).

* Compatible with TVs offering T-VLink, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK,

Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.

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Three-Step Quick Start

For Step , be sure to perform either of the methods: Auto Setup or Preset Download.

Auto Setup

before you start

Check that the VCR is

turned off and no

cassette is inserted

Load the batterys into

the Remote Control

Refer to the Remote

Control diagram

on pages 6–7

Unless indicated

otherwise, use the

buttons on the Remote

Control

Check that the

connection is completed

Turn on the TV

START AUTO SETUP

Press the o button. If ‘Auto’ appears on the display panel, press OK button (or ).

what will happen? The display panel on the front of the VCR will show the

word ‘Auto’. Do not press any button on the VCR or the Remote Control. note If you have connected both the RF cable and the fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable, and if your TV offers T-VLink, etc., and the TV is turned on, the VCR automatically performs the Preset Download (墌 pg. 11) even if you select ‘Auto’ for Auto Setup function.

VCR

Auto Setup is running: don’t touch any buttons

AUTO SET

PLEASE WAIT

SAT

REVIEW

The VCR is automatically setting up the tuner channels, clock, the VIDEO Plus+ assigned Guide

Program numbers and the video channel. This only happens the first time that the VCR is turned on.

rf and scart connection If you have chosen to

connect the VCR to the TV with both the RF Cable and a 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) and the TV set is in its AV mode (see the TV manual), you will see the following information displayed on

[MENU]: EXIT

your TV screen:

Your TV screen during Auto Setup if SCART is used

SELECT THE VIDEO CHANNEL

Auto Setup has finished, you will see the following display panel on your VCR:

When

– –:– –

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rf cable only If you have only used the RF

Cable to connect the VCR to the TV, you will see this display. The number is the channel on the TV that the

Auto Setup has chosen to be the

VCR

video channel. In the example, we have presumed that channel 52 is vacant and have set the VCR to 52:

Now tune the TV set to channel 52 (refer to TV manual if necessary); you should see two vertical white bars appear on the TV screen. If the bars do not appear or are not clear, choose another vacant channel pressing PR +/ -- on the Remote Control and try again. If you cannot obtain the vertical white bars on any channel between 22 and 69, consult your local JVC dealer.

rf and scart connection If you have chosen

to connect the VCR to the TV with both the RF Cable and a 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided),

VCR

you need to press PR -- on the Remote Control until the figure reads ‘– –’. This is because you will use the TV in AV mode to view video pictures and therefore do not need a dedicated video channel.

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REVIEW

SAT

REVIEW

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FINISH AUTO SETUP

Press OK button and move on to

Step 2 to check the results.

oops! If there is a power cut or you accidentally press a button during Auto

, turn the VCR off and then on again. Re-perform Auto Setup.

Setup

Preset Download

before you start

Check that the VCR is

turned off and no

cassette is inserted

Load the batterys into

the Remote Control

Refer to the Remote

Control diagram

on pages 6–7

Unless indicated

otherwise, use the

buttons on the Remote

Control

Check that the

connection is completed

Be sure to use the fully-

wired 21-pin SCART cable

Turn on the TV whose

channels have already

been stored

– –:– –

START PRESET DOWNLOAD

Press the o button. The display panel on the front of the VCR will show the word ‘Auto’. Press the

PR and PR button to select

VCR

SAT

REVIEW

‘CH – –’ and press OK button (or ).

what will happen? The VCR is automati-

cally setting up the tuner channels by downloading from your TV, clock and the VIDEO Plus+ system assigned Guide Program numbers. During downloading, preset position on the display panel increases from “CH

1”.

Preset Download is running:

don’t touch any buttons

VCR

SAT

REVIEW

rf and scart connection If the TV set is in its AV mode (see the TV

manual), you will see the following information displayed on your TV screen:

T-VLINK

PLEASE WAIT

[MENU]: EXIT

Your TV screen during Preset Download

SET THE VIDEO CHANNEL TO OFF

Preset Download has finished, ‘COM-

When PLETED’ appears on the TV screen. Press o to turn off the VCR. Press and hold down S on

VCR

SAT

REVIEW

the VCR until you will see the display on the right. Press PR -- on the Remote Control until the figure reads ‘– –’.

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FINISH PRESET DOWNLOAD

Press OK button and move on to

Step 2 to check the results.

oops! If there is a power cut or you accidentally press a button during Preset

Download, turn the VCR off and then on again. Re-perform

Preset Download.

NOTES

• In areas where no TV station transmits the PDC signal, the VCR cannot setup either the clock or Guide Program numbers.

• On this VCR, the characters available for station names (ID) are A–Z, 0–9, –,

, + and (space). The names of some downloaded stations may differ from

those on your TV.

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Check the Results

When Auto Setup or Preset Download finishes, you will see one of the three following examples on the VCR display panel:

The Preset Positions and the Clock have been set successfully

Go straight to Step 3 (20:00 used as example only).

The Preset Positions have been set successfully but the Clock has not

Perform Clock Set on page 54.

Step 3.

Go to

Neither the Preset Positions or the Clock have been set successfully

Make sure the cables are connected properly to the VCR and turn the VCR off and then on again. Try

Auto Set Up or Preset Download

again.

Finish Off

Select the Video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the VCR’s memory by using the

PR and PR buttons.

If station names (ID — 墌 pg.52) have also been stored in the VCR’s memory, the station name will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds each time you select a different channel via the VCR.

The VCR is now set up. You can now use it to play and record.

IMPORTANT

•

re-running setup Auto Setup or Preset Download may not behave as

described if it has already been run on the VCR. This is because some of the information gathered on the first Auto Setup or Preset Download is retained in memory and that part of the process may be skipped by the VCR.

bad reception In certain reception conditions, station names may not be

• stored correctly, and

Guide Program Numbers may not be set properly. If this

happens, when you timer-record a TV programme using the VIDEO Plus+ system, the VCR will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the VIDEO Plus+ system, be sure to check that the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record has been selected (墌 pg.21,

duplicate stations You may be able to receive the same station from two

•

VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming).

different transmitters in which case Auto Setup will detect and store both. It is normal for one transmitter to give you a better quality picture than the other; to delete those stations which have a poor picture 墌

manual station setting If any of the above problems occur, refer to

• pages50–51 to input station names (墌 change station preset positions (墌

rf connections In certain reception conditions, the Video Channel may not

•

Change Station Name). You can also

Change Station Preset Position).

Delete A Channel on page50.

be set correctly and interference may appear in the TV picture while the VCR’s power is on. Set your Video Channel manually. (墌 pg.47,

Video Channel Set)

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IF YOU HAVE ANY DIFFICULTY WITH THE ABOVE PROCEDURES CALL THE JVC CUSTOMER SERVICE HOT LINE ON 0870 330 5000

Basic Features

Playback..................................................... 14

Playback Features ...................................... 16

Recording ................................................... 18

VIDEO Plus+® Timer Programming ............ 21

Express Timer Programming ...................... 24

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Playback

Playback is the most basic operation possible with your VCR. Audio-visual information recorded on a cassette will be played back on your TV screen just like a broadcast programme.

Load a Video Cassette

before you start

Turn the TV on

Tune the TV to your

Video Channel or to its

AV mode

ntsc tapes

If an NTSC tape is

played, ‘NTSCaPAL’

appears on screen for

about 5 seconds

Some TVs will shrink

the picture and place

black bars at the top and

bottom of the screen.

This is not a malfunction

but you may lose some

on-screen information

The picture may roll up

or down. Correct this by

adjusting the vertical

hold on the TV set

Make sure that the window side of the cassette is facing up and the spine label is facing away from the VCR. Insert the cassette as shown in the diagram below; don’t use too much force. If the VCR was turned off before you inserted the cassette, the power will come on automatically.

The counter on the TV screen will reset to read

0:00:00’. If the record safety tab on the video

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‘ cassette has been removed, playback begins automatically.

Play

If the cassette that you inserted does not start playing automatically, press the . button on the VCR or the Remote Control. ‘bESt’ appears blinking in the display panel during automatic tracking (墌 pg.31s).

Stop & Eject

stop Press the § button on the VCR or the S button on the Remote

Control once to stop playback.

The counter and tape

remaining times will be

incorrect

The picture will be

distorted during search,

still or frame-by-frame

playback

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eject Press the § button on the VCR a second time or press on the

remote control to eject the cassette from the VCR. The cassette will take about 6 seconds to appear once the

NOTE: You can also eject the cassette while the VCR is turned off.

§ button has been pressed.

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Rewind and Fast Forward

During Stop Mode:

rewind Press the < button on the VCR or the Remote Control.

fast forward Press the > button on the VCR or the Remote Control.

SQPB

This VCR is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that lets you watch tapes recorded in the S-VHS format and the SP mode, with regular VHS resolution.

NOTES:

• SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution.

• S-VHS recording is not possible with this VCR.

• When you play back a tape recorded in S-VHS format and the SP mode, noise may appear in the still, slow motion, or frame-by-frame playback mode.

• Depending on the tape, noise may appear during normal playback.

Video Heads Cleaning

The heads get dirty in the following cases:

• In an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity.

• In a dusty environment.

• Flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes.

• Continuous usage for a long time.

Use a dry cleaning cassette — JVC TCL-2 — in the following cases:

• Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.

• The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

• ‘USE CLEANING CASSETTE’ appears on the screen (only with ‘O.S.D.’ set to ‘ON’ (墌 pg.43)).

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Playback Features

Pause During Playback

Press the | button on the VCR or the Remote Control.

• If the paused picture on the TV screen jumps vertically, press the PR or PR button until the picture is steady.

• Press . to resume playback.

Single Frame Movement

You can move backward or forward from the still picture in one of two ways:

method one Press the | button on the VCR or the Remote Control. Each time

the | button is pressed, the frame will move forward one frame.

method two Press or on the Remote Control. Each time one of these

buttons is pressed, the frame will advance or move back one frame.

• Press . to resume playback.

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Slow Motion

This VCR will play your cassette forwards or backwards in slow motion. You can make it do this in one of two ways:

method one During still picture, press and hold | on the VCR or the Remote

Control for 2 seconds, then release. Press and release | again to return to still picture.

method two During still picture, press and hold the or button on the Remote Control. The picture will return to still when you release the button.

• If the slow motion picture on the TV screen jumps vertically, press he PR or PR button until the picture is steady.

• Press . to resume playback.

Variable Speed Search

During playback, press the or button on the Remote Control. The more times that you press either button, the faster the rate of search. To decrease the speed of search, press the button for the opposite direction.

• Press . to resume playback.

Picture Search

You can perform picture search in either direction. During playback or still picture, press the > on the Remote Control for forward picture search, or the < button for reverse picture search. Each time you press <or >, the search speed changes between low-speed and high-speed.

• Press . to resume playback.

NOTES:

In the search, still, slow motion or frame-by-frame playback mode

• The picture will be distorted

• The noise bars will appear

• There will be a loss of colour with an LP-recorded tape.

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Recording

TV signals being received by the recorder’s built in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. You can ‘capture’ a TV programme using your VCR.

Choose a Programme

before you start

Turn the TV on

Tune the TV to your

Video Channel or to its

AV mode

Choose a blank

cassette which has the

record safety tab still in

place

Record

Safety Tab

Load the cassette into

the VCR (see page 14)

Press PR or PR or the number keys on the Remote Control or PR +/– on the VCR to select the channel that you wish to record.

Set the Tape Speed

Press /. The current setting for the tape speed appears on the on-screen display or the VCR display panel for about 5 seconds. Press /again to change the setting while tape speed is displayed. You can choose Standard Play (SP) or Long Play (LP). The picture quality on LP recordings will not be as high as on SP recordings, but the tape will last longer.

Start Recording

There are two ways to start recording:

method one Press and hold T and then press . on the Remote Control.

method two Press T on the VCR.

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When “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 35), if you press any button just after pressing Ton the VCR (or T and . on the Remote Control), the recorder may not function properly.

Pause and Resume During Recording

On either the VCR or the Remote Control, press | to temporarily stop recording and press . to resume. You cannot change the preset position on the VCR while it is recording but you can while it is paused (see of this page).

Choose a Programme at the top

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