JVC HR-C3 User manual

WARNING
This
set
is
for
exclusive
use
with
the
PAL
colour
system.
Connect
a
video
camera
built
to
the
PAL
standard.
CAUTION:
To
prevent
shock,
do
not
open
the
cabinet.
No
user
serviceable
parts
inside.
Refer
servicing
to
qualified
personnel.
(6.0 MHz) |
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The system select switch
on the bottom of the unit
has been set to G (Conti-
nental PAL, 5.5 MHz).
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ATTENTION:
VHSIs
PAL
This
compact
video
cassette
recorder
is
designed
ex-
Clusively
for
the
(VHSIA
video
cassette.
Only
cassettes
marked
can
be
used
with
this
recorder.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT
TO
RAIN
CR
MOISTURE.
This
unit
should
be
used with
12
V
DC
only.
CAUTION:
To
prevent
electric
shocks
and
fire
hazards,
do
NOT
use
any
other
power
source.
IMPORTANT:
It
is
permissible
to
record
televi-
sion
programmes
only
in
the
event
that
third
party
copyrights
and
other
rights
are
not
violated.
NOTE:
The
rating
plate
(serial
number
plate)
and
the
safety
caution
are
on
the
bottom
of
the
unit.
COPYRIGHT
©1982
VICTOR
COMPANY
OF
JAPAN,LTD.
Printed
in
Japan

Thank
you
for
purchasing
the
JVC
HR-CF3
,a
VHS
recorder
that
is
truly
portable.
The
HA-C}
is
specially
designed
for
use
in
combination
with
a
video
camera
and
can
be
connected
directly
to
a
television
receiver
for
playback.
Because
the
HA-C3
is
compatible
with
other
VHS
machines,
th>
VHS-C
tapes
recorded
by
the
HR-C3
can
be
played
back
with
a
regular
VHS
machine
using
a
cassette
adapter
or
conveniently
be
dubbed
to
standard
VHS
tapes
for
home
viewing.
Because
of
its
light
weight
and
compact
size,
we
are
sure
that
you
will
find
the
HA-CZ
ideal
for
use
wherever
you
go
and
that
it
will
help
you
add
variety
to
your
video
programming.
CONTENTS
Features.
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Precautions
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Basic
operation
procedure,
—
Recording
with
acamera
..............
5
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6
Ways
the
HR-C3
can
beused..............
7
Loading
a
video
cassette.................
9
Removing
a
video
cassette
...............
10
Power
supply
system
...............00..
11
Attaching
&
removing
power
supply
units
....
.
12
Charging
the
battery
pack
...............
13
Indicators
..
2...
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15
Recording
with
acamera
................
17
Automatic
backspace
editing
&
recording standby lock ............... 19
Power save function ..................0. 20
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Recording television programmes. .......... 23
Tape-to-tape
dubbing
..................
24
Other
convenient
features
...............
25
Remote
control
..................04..
27
Attaching
the
shoulder
strap
..............
27
Carryingcase
...............000
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28
Cassette
adapter
C-P2U
(optional)
..........
29
In
case
of
difficulty....................
29
Specifications
..................20-..
30
FEATURES
Recording/Playback
Up
to
30
minutes
of
fully
VHS-compatible
recording
and
playback
is
possible
with
a
single
VHS
compact
video
cassette.
RF converter
With
its
built-in
RF
converter
that
can
be
tuned
to
UHF
channels
32
—
40,
the
HA-CJ
can
be
connected
directly
to
the
antenna
terminal
of
a
TV
set,
for
play-
back
of
recorded
material.
Switchable
between
G
system
(5.5
MHz)
and
|
system
(6.0
MHz).
Automatic
backspace
editing
When
the
camera’s
stop
button
is
pressed
during
re-
cording,
the
tape
is
automatically
backspaced
slightly.
When
recording
is
resumed,
the
video
signal
of
the
continuing
sequence
is
recorded
exactly
at
the
point
where
the
previous
section
was
stopped.
This
all
but
eliminates
picture
distortion
between
the
two
record-
ed
sequences.
Automatic quick review function
When
the
tape
is
being
backspaced,
if
the
camera
has
an
electronic
viewfinder
or
if
the
HR-C3
is
connected
to
a
video
monitor,
the
last
second
of
the
recording
will
be
seen
in
reverse.
This
allows
you
to
check
that
satisfactory
recording
was
made.

a
Standby
mode
lock
With
the
convenient
recording
standby
mode
lock,
even
when
the
power
is
switched
off
between
sepa-
rately
recorded
sequences,
the
new
sequence
is
syn-
chronized
with
the
Previously
recorded
sequence
so
that
virtually
no
distracting
picture
distortion
results
when
recording
resumes.
Audio
dubbing
The
audio
dubbing
facility
makes
recording
a
new
soundtrack
possible
—
narration
from
a
microphone,
for
example
—
onto
an
already
recorded
programme.
Two-way
shuttle
search
So
that
any
recorded
sequence
can
be
located
quickly,
the
tape
can
be
fast
forwarded
or
rewound
at
three
times
normal
speed
with
the
Picture
visible
on
a
TV
screen
or
in
the
camera’s
electronic
viewfinder.
Full-function
remote
control
The
full-function
remote
control
gives
control
over
all
tape
functions
including
shuttle
search
and
audio
dubbing
as
well
as
power
on/off
from
a
distance.
Switchable
LCD
counter
This
low
Power-consuming
tape
counter
has
a
memory
function
for
quick
location
of
a
predeter-
mined
point
on
the
tape
(the
counter
reading
of
around
“0000")
and
can
be
switched
to
show
the
remaining
time
left
for
recording.
Flexible
power
supply
An
ingenious
power
supply
system
is
employed;
the
Power
supply
units
slide
onto
the
rear
panel
of
the
HA-CF3
and
click
into
position.
The
standard
battery
Pack
has
a
capacity
of
0.7
AH,
enough
to
power
the
HR-C3
and
a
video
camera
for
30
minutes.
An
ex-
clusive
battery
charger
is
provided
to
charge
this
battery
pack
(in.
approx.
60
min.)
and
the
optional
50-minute
1.2
AH
high-capacity
battery
pack
(
in
ap-
Prox.
90
min.).
Two
other
Power
supply
units
are
available;
the
AC
power
pack
and
the
car
battery
adapter.
PRECAUTIONS
Handling and storage
@
Prevent
inflammables,
water
and
metallic
objects
from
entering
the
unit.
@
Do
not
disassemble
or
modify
the
unit,
as
this
will
cause
danger
and
malfunctioning.
@
Do
not
use
the
unit
when
there
is
lightning
in
the
vicinity
and
exercise
special
care
not
to
allow
the
unit
to
become
wet
when
shooting
outdoors
on
rainy
days.
®
Do
not
place
heavy
objects
on
the
unit.
©
Do
not
subject
the
unit
to
vibrations
or
shocks.
®
Do
not
subject
the
unit
to
direct
sunlight
or
place
it
near
a
heater
for
a
long
period
of
time,
other-
wise
the
cabinet
may
become
deformed
or
the
internal
electronic
components
such
as
transistors
may
be
damaged.
Pay
special
attention
to
rising
temperature
in
closed
cars
on
hot
summer
days;
the
temperature
in
closed
cars
sometimes
reaches
as
high
as
80°C.
@
Avoid
using
the
unit
under
the
following
condi-
tions:
—
Extremely
hot
or
cold
places
—
Near
appliances
generating
strong
magnetic
fields
~—
Moving
from
a
cold
to
a
warm
place
—
Places
subject
to
excessive
humidity,
dust
or
vibrations,

Moisture condensation
You
have
observed
that
Pouring
a
cold
liquid
into
a
glass
will
cause
drops
of
water
to
form
on
the
glass’s
outer
surface.
This
same
phenomenon
occurs
on
the
head
drum
of
a
video
recorder
when
the
recorder
is
moved
from
a
warm
place
to
a
cool
place.
Moisture
on
the
head
drum
can
cause
severe
damage
to
the
video
tape,
and
can
lead
to
internal
damage
to
the
recorder
itself.
If
moisture
condensation
occurs
on
the
head
drum,
the
DEW
indicator
lights.
In
such
a
case,
be
especially
careful
to
allow
sufficient
time
for
it
to
dry
before
operating
the
machine.
See
Page
16.
Maintenance
@
When
the
cabinet
is
dusty,
clean
by
gently
wiping
with
a
soft
cloth.
@
Avoid
the
use
of
strong
cleaning
agents
such
as
benzine
or
alcohol
as
they
may
damage
the
cabinet.
Serious malfunctioning
If
malfunctioning
occurs,
stop
using
the
unit
immediately
and
consult
your
local
JVC
dealer.
Video cassettes
@
The
HR-CZ
employs
compact
video
cassettes
carrying
the
{VHSIQ
mark
only.
@
Recording
onto
prerecorded
tapes
automatically
erases
the
previously
recorded
video
and
audio
signals.
®@
An
inverted
cassette
cannot
be
inserted.
©
Do
not
load
and
unload
the
cassette
repeatedly
without
allowing
the
tape
to
run
at
all.
This
will
slacken
the
tape
and
thereby
damage
it.
@
Make
certain
before
loading
the
cassette
that
the
tape
is
not
slackened.
If
there
is
any
slack,
turn
the
gear
on
the
cassette
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow
to
take
up
slack.
@
The
cassette
is
equipped
with
a
safety
tab
to
Prevent
accidental
erasure.
When
the
tab
is
re-
moved,
recording
is
impossible.
{f
you
wish
to
record
on
a
cassette
whose
tab
has
been
removed,
use
adhesive
tape
to
reseal
the
slot.
Gear
@
To
avoid
excessive
exposure
to
dust
and
finger-
prints,
do
not
open
the
front
tape
cover.
Storage of cassettes
@
Avoid
exposing
the
cassettes
to
direct
sunlight.
Keep
them
away
from
heaters.
©
Avoid
storing
the
cassettes
in
humid
or
dusty
places.
@
Do
not
drop
the
cassettes.
Do
not
expose
them
to
violent
vibrations
or
shocks.
@
Do
not
expose
the
cassettes
to
strong
magnetic
fields
(near
a
motor,
transformer
or
magnet).
@
Place
the
cassettes
in
cassette
cases
and
position
them
vertically.

-~
BASIC
OPERATION
PROCEDURE
—
RECORDING
WITH
A
CAMERA
Page
O Attach a battery pack ........ 12
-
@
Connect
acamera...........
17
ecord
button
@
Insert
acassette
............
9
PowerON
................
17
Play
button
Audiodub
@RECLOCKtoON
..........
19
button
@Press
REC
and
PLAY
........
18
Pause
button
Operate
the
camera..........
18
PressSTOP
...............
18
Eject button
Video
mode
select
switch
........
17
Condensation
indicator
.........
16
Battery
warning
indicator........
15
Switchable
tape
counter/
remaining
time
display.........,
16
Recording
indicator
window......
15
Power
save
switch
.............
20
Slide
cover
.................,
17

BASIC
OPERATION
PROCEDURE—
PLAYBACK
Neen
a
s
Page
@ConnectaTVset
..........,
21
@Supply
power
.............
11
@
Insert
a
recorded
cassette...
..
9
@PowerON
................
17
Power
unit
@PressPLAY
...............
22
release
button
@PressSTOP
...............
18
Antenna
TV receiver
Tracking
control...
...............04..
26
System
select
switch
...................
22
RF
output
channel
adjustment
screw
........
22
Fast
forward/forward
shuttle
search
button
....
25
Rewind/reverse shuttle search button

WAYS
THE
HA-C3
CAN
BE
USED
2
Playback

3
There
are
Recharpine
various
power
©
Regular
battery
the
battery
Battery
charger
pack
pack.
peed
NB-P3U
(0.7
AH)
7
(standard)
@
High-capacity
battery
pack
NB-P4U
(1.2
AH)
(optional)
@
AC
power
pack
AC-P3EG
(optional)
@
Car
battery
adapter
Battery
pack
AP-P3E
(optional)
Tape
dubbing
onto
another
video
recorder.
Recording
from a
tuner.
(VIDEO OUT/ ;
AUDIO OUT) §
VC-P32U (optional)
TU-22EG/EB act
TU-24EG
VC-P34E
(optional)
[ an recorder recorder | 4
VC-P33E
(VIDEO
IN/
(optional)
AUDIO IN)

LOADING
A
VIDEO
CASSETTE
Insert the cassette
with its printed
arrow upward.
If
the
EJECT
button
will
not
slide
down,
first
switch
on
the
power,
Open
the
cassette
holder
by
Insert
the
cassette.
sliding
the
EJECT
button
down.
Close the cassette holder.

REMOVING
A
VIDEO
CASSETTE
Make sure the recorder is in the
Stop mode and the REC
LOCK switch is OFF.
Slide the EJECT button Remove the cassette..
down.
Close
the
cassette
holder.
10

POWER
SUPPLY
SYSTEM
The
convenient
3-way
power
supply
system
gives
you
a
choice
of
the
most
appropriate
power
supply
unit,
depending
on
the
application.
With
AC
power
Where
AC
power
is
not
available
In
a
car
Use
the
NB-P3U
battery
pack
Use
the
optional
AP-P3E
car
provided
or
the
optional
battery
adapter.
NB-P4U
high-capacity
battery
pack.
Use
the
optional
AC-P3EG
AC
power
pack.
To car’s cigarette
lighter socket
@
Recharging
procedure
on
page
13.

ATTACHING
&
REMOVING
POWER
SUPPLY
UNITS
Saas
_
©The
method
of
attachment
and
®@Check
to
see
if
the
power
terminals
removal
is
identical
for
all
power
on
the
rear
of
the
unit
are
covered
supply
units.
with
the
terminal
cover.
If
not,
@Be
sure
to
switch
off
all
power
slide
the
terminal
cover
in
the
switches
before
attachment
or
direction
of
the
arrow.
removal.
Power
terminals
Terminal
cover
To
attach
Align
the
marks.
To
remove
While pressing the release button... ... Slide off.
12

CHARGING
THE
BATTERY
PACK
A
WORD
ON
THE
EXCLUSIVE
NB-P3U/NB-P4U
BATTERY
PACKS
The
NB-P3U/NB-P4U
are
nickel-cadmium
batteries.
Give
attention
to
the
following
to
make
the
most
of
their
characteristics.
Terminals
Temperature
ranges:
Do
not
short-circuit
The
recharging
time
is
based
on
room
temperature
of
20°C
with
a
power
supply
of
220V.
The
lower
the
temperature,
the
longer
the
recharging
time.
10°C to 35°C
~10°C to 40°C
-10°C to 30°C
For charging:
For operating:
For storing:
The
battery
pack
has
been
kept
in
the
uncharged
state
for
shipment.
Therefore,
before
use,
charge
it.
©
Avoid
repeated
charging.
Charging
the
battery
pack
repeatedly
without
using
it
may
Cause
over-
charging
and
shorten
its
service
life.
©Recharge
using
only
a
specified
charger
at
10°
to
35°C.
Especially
avoid
recharging
in
a
place
under
10°C,
as
it
may
cause
over-
charging.
@After
use,
store
in
a
discharged
condition.
®Do
not
store
in
places
of
high
temperatures.
Choose
a
dry
place
with
temperatures
between
-10°C
and
30°C
for
optimum
storage.
®The
battery
pack
becomes
warm
immediately
after
being
charged.
This
is
not
due
to
any
defect.
Caution
The
terminals
are
exposed
on
the
bottom
of
the
battery
pack.
DO
NOT
short-circuit
these
terminals.
@1!f
they
are
shorted,
a
great
amount
of
current
flows.
This
is
not
only
very
dangerous,
but
also
makes
the
battery
pack
unusable.
@When
transporting
or
storing
the
battery
pack,
exercise
special
care
so
that
no
metallic
object
touches
the
terminals.
@Always
keep
the
terminals
clean.
If
they
become
dirty,
wipe
them
with
a
piece
of
soft
cloth.
®The
fully
charged
NB-P3U
battery
Pack
provides
power
to
the
HR-C
and
a
video
camera
(whose
power
consumption
is
about
6
watts)
for
about
30
minutes
of
continuous
recording;
the
NB-P4U,
for
about
50
minutes.
Align the marks.

Use
the
BB-P3EG
battery
charger
(
provided).
Charging
Note:
time
is
about
60
minutes
for
a
regular
battery
pack
@lf
the
terminals
on
the
charger
are
exposed,
attach-
and
90
minutes
for
a
high-capacity
battery
pack.
ing
the
battery
pack
is
impossible.
Move
the
cover
@The
charging
time
differs
depending
over
the
terminals
by
hand.
on the ambient temperature
and the condition of the
battery pack.
6 BB-P3EG
To AC outlet
Remove
the
battery
pack
by
sliding
it
off.
NB-P3U or NB-P4U
When
charging
is
complete
:
POWER
indicator
will
light
first
the
CHARGE
indicator
goes
and
the
CHARGE
indicator
out,
will
light
in
a
few
seconds.
@
If
the
POWER
button
is
left
in
its
ON
position
after
the
CHARGE
indicator
goes
out,
additional
charging
contin-
ues
with
a
small
amount
of
current.
Slide
until
it
locks
in
place.
Connect
to
a
wall
outlet,
14

INDICATORS
Recording
indicator
window
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~
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———-6
@®
AUDIO
DUB
@
° G3
Tape
mode
indicators
LED
indicators
are
provided
by
each
of
the
operation
buttons
so
that
you
can
see
the
operating
mode
at
a
glance.
The
recording
indicator
doubles
as
a
tape
running
indicator
in
the
recording
mode;
it
lights
con-
tinuously
in
the
recording
standby
mode
and
flickers
when
the
tape
is
running.
A
recording
indicator
window
is
provided
on
the
front
panel
slide
cover
far
checking
the
recording
mode
with
all
the
tape
control
buttons
covered.
BATTERY
©
Emergency
mode
indicator
When
the
recorder
fails
to
function
Properly,
the
STOP
indicator
flickers
and
the
power
will
be
switched
off
automatically
after
a
short
while.
In
such
a
case,
press
the
POWER
button
to
OFF
and
Press
it
again
to
ON
after
a
few
seconds.
Battery
warning
indicator
This
LED
lights
when
there
is
insufficient
battery
power
for
normal
operation,
warning
you
that
you
should
replace
or
recharge
the
battery
pack.
If
you
continue
operating
the
recorder
in
this
con-
dition,
the
power
will
be
switched
off
automatically.

EE
Eee
Tape
counter/Remaining
time
display
BATTERY
O
RESET
MEMORY
COUNTER
REMAINING
BATTERY
O
=
Dew indicator
This LED lights when there is
condensation on the head drum;
when it lights, the recorder cannot
be used. If this dew warning lights
when you have switched on the
recorder, you must turn off the
unit and wait for a few hours until
the indicator no longer flashes
when power is applied. |
This
is
normally
a
4-digit
tape
counter
showing
the
amount
of
tape
con-
sumed.
When
the
REMAINING
button
is
Pressed,
the
display
shows
the
amount
of
tape
left
in
minutes
and
seconds.
When
power
is
switched
off
with
the
counter
in
the
Remaining
Time
mode,
the
counter
enters
the
Tape
Counter
mode
automatically
when
power
is
switched
on
again.
The
counter
reading
is
held
in
memory
for
about
one
hour
after
the
power
is
switched
off;
if
you
switch
Power
on
again
within
this
period,
the
previous
counter
reading
will
be
displayed.
REMAINING button
When
this
button
is
pressed,
the
counter
enters
the
Remain-
ing
Time
mode
and
displays
the
approximate
amount
of
tape
remaining
in
terms
of
time.
More
than
5
minutes
remaining:
Only
minutes
are
displayed;
7:00,
6:00,
5:00,
etc.
Less
than
5
minutes
remaining:
Minutes
and
seconds
are
displayed;
4:59,
4:58, 4:57,
etc.
To
switch
to
the
Tape
Counter
mode,
press
this
button
once
again.
MEMORY
button
With
this
button
pressed,
the
tape
stops
automatically
when
the
counter
reads
around
“0000”
in
the
Rewind
and
Fast
Forward
modes.
This
is
convenient
when
you
want
to
locate
a
particular
point
on
the
tape.
For
more
details,
refer
to
Page
25.
When
the
MEMORY
button
is
Pressed,
‘’M’’
ap-
pears
in
the
tape
counter
displ
ay.
RESET button
To
reset
the
tape
counter
to
“0000"’.
Notes
@The
remaining
time
display
,does
not
function
during
fast
forward
or
rewind,
@The
remaining
time
indicator
will
present
this
display
about
10
seconds
while
it
evaluates
the
amount
of
tape
remaining.
for
16

RECORDING
WITH
A
CAMERA
Connection
®Connect
a
video
camera
using
a
10-pin
cable.
®Use
a
video
camera
whose
Power
consumption
does
not
exceed
10
watts.
@Carefully
read
the
instruction
manual!
of
the
camera
to
be
connected.
Video camera
Slide cover
This
cover
slides
up
over
the
control
buttons
so
that
they
cannot
be
pressed
accidentally.
Slide
it
up
after
having
pressed
the
REC
and
PLAY
buttons.
SLOFF m ON DC
REC
LOCK
POWER
O
Press
the
POWER
button
to
ON.
Insert
a
video
cassette.
Before
attaching
the
power
supply
unit,
set
the
video
mode
select
switch
as
required:
BMW:
when
recording
with
a
black/
white
video
camera.
COLOUR:
when
recording
with
a
colour
video
camera.
REC LOCK POWER O
Press
the
REC
LOCK
button
to
ON.
(For
the
function
of
this
button
refer
to
page
19.)

To end recording
Press the STOP
button. Then press
the
REC
LOCK
and
POWER
buttons
to
OFF
in
that
order.
Press
the
REC
and
PLAY
When
you
are
ready
to
start
recording,
buttons
simultaneously.
Press
the
camera’s
start/stop
switch.
®Make
sure
that
the
camera’s
®To
temporarily
stop
recording,
start/stop
switch
is
in
its
simply
press
the
camera’s
start/stop
“*stop’’
position.
switch.
If
this
standby
mode
con-
tinues
for
longer
than
5
minutes,
power
is
automatically
shut
off.
To
continue
shooting,
press
the
POWER
button
to
ON
and
operate
the
camera’s
start/stop
switch.
18

19
AUTOMATIC
BACKSPACE
EDITING
&
RECORDING
STANDBY
LOCK
eects
The
REC
LOCK
switch
is
to
avoid
unnecessary
power
consumption
while
in
the
Recording
Standby
mode
and
keeps
the
tape
loaded
so
that
the
automatic
backspace
editing
functions
to
make
clean
assem-
bled
edits
when
recording
is
re-
sumed,
Notes
@Playback
cannot
be
started
when
the
REC
LOCK
button
is
ON.
®@The
EJECT
button
does
not
func-
tion
when
the
REC
LOCK
button
is
ON.
POWER
:
PAUSE
>
OFF
PAUSE*
a
POWER
=>
:
|
OFF
REC
PAUS
PAUSE*
>
LOCK
m>
Oe
amp
|
(stat
:
ON
*Entering
the
Pause
mode
during
recording,
the
tape
rewinds
(backspaces)
automatically
for
about
1
second.
The
automatic
Quick
Review
function
allows
you
to
view
the
playback
picture
during
this
1-
second
backspacing
period
for
a
convenient
check
of
your
recording.
Use
the
REC
LOCK
button
effectively
during
camera
recording.
1
Stop the camera,
(The recorder enters
the Pause mode.)
OFF = ON
REC LOCK PO
Press the REC
LOCK button
to ON.
Switch on the
power.
Switch off the
power.
(Take time to
prepare
for
the
next
shot.)
Start the camera
after about 10
seconds.