JVC HR-V617EK, HR-V616EK, HR-V615EK User Manual
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-V615EK
HR-V616EK
HR-V617EK
SAT
SAT
VCR
VCR
REVIEW
REVIEW
PAL
INSTRUCTIONS
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safety first2
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…
1.
… 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.
2.
(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.
3.
4.
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-
6.
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.
8.
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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remote control
Diagram Key
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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;
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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
2
START + / – Buttons
STARTSTART
access Regular Program
screen; input programme
Start Time.
STOPSTOP
3
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
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PR + / – Buttons select a
+/– Buttons control
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welcome to jvc8
VCR
SAT
REVIEW
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)
ENTREE/DECODEUR
IN/DECODER
*DECODER function is not available in the UK.
010
ENTREE/SORTIE
L-1L-2
IN/OUT
CONTROLEUR SAT
SORTIE
SAT CONTROL
OUT
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AUDIO
L
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-VLink, 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-VLink,
etc.*,
perform Preset Download (墌 pg. 11).
* Compatible with TVs offering T-VLink, 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 start10
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-VLink, 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.
SAT
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-VLINK
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
•
pages50–51 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 page50.
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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