JVC HR-J620U User manual

JVC
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
v-• | • v
HR-J620U
TRUCTIONS For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the rear of cabinet. Retain
this information forfuture reference.
Model No. HR-J620U
Serial No.
PU30425-1547-1

Safety Precautions
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
INote to CATV system installer:
i This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120V,_,
60 Hz only.
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any
other power source.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE
OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION:
POUR _VITER LES CHOCS I_LECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE
LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA
BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU'AU FOND.
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• Cassettes marked "VHS" (or "S-VHS") can be used with this video
cassette recorder.
• HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
NOTE:
• When you are not using the video recorder for a long period of
time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord
from the AC outlet.
• Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void
user's authority to operate the equipment.
• The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the
unit.
•Please read the "Precautions" section of this instruction manual
and the "Video Products Safety Guide" enclosed with this
manual before installing or operating the VCR.
•This instruction manual, and the other reference materials
enclosed with it, contain important information on VCR
operation and proper usage. Please keep them near your VCR
in a place where you can easily access them for reference.
• 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 program and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or
artistic work embodied therein.
How To Use This Instruction Manual
This instruction manual begins with an introductory
section, "Getting To Know Your VCR", followed by
necessary set-up procedures in "Setting Up Your VCR".
The next four sections --"Playback", "Recording",
"Timer-Recording" and "Special Features" -- take you
step-by-step through these operations of your VCR.
"Editing" introduces you to your VCR's editing features.
"If You Have Any Questions" is the section you should
refer to if you experience any problems in VCR operation
or if you need additional information regarding a feature
or terminology. At the end of the book you will find
"Warranty" information and the locations you can contact
"For Servicing".
Throughout the book, if you ever need to refer to
another page for instructions or information, you will be
told so by a E7 mark pointing to the page number.
Unless otherwise specified, operation buttons
mentioned in the instructions refer to those located on the
remote control, not those duplicated on the VCR.
Remember, you must use your VCR correctly to fully
enjoy it. Please use this manual effectively. It's the surest
and quickest way to unlock the full potential Of your new
JVC VCR.
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Table Of Contents
Some of your VCR's features
Instant Re-View _p.16
Quick accesss to your recordings! At the touch of a button, tbxs
function automatically turns on the VCR, rewinds the tape, searches
for the beginning of your recorded program, and starts playback.
Timer-Recording _p.22
Ten minute memory backup if there is a power fadure.
Auto Daylight Saving Time _" p.12
Automatic adjustment of the VCR's clock for Daylight Saving
Time.
TV and Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote
Control _;_p.25
Compatible with most major brands of televisions and Cable
Boxes for basic control functions. Puts an end to two-handed
remote control.
Getting To Know Your VCR
Front Panel ...................................................... 4
Display Panel ................................................... ,5
Back Panel ...................................................... 6
Wireless Remote Control ................................... 7
On-S6reen Menus and Displays ........................... 8
Setting Up Your VCR
Making the right connections ............................ 10
Setting your VCR's clock ................................. 12
Setting your VCR's tuner ................................. 13
I_ Playback ...........................................15
•Recording .........................................19
Timer-Recording ............................22
Special Features ............................25
I_Q Editing ...........................................26
9If You Have Any Questions
Before requesting service ................................. 28
Notes regarding .............................................. 30
Precautions ...........................................31
About head cleaning ..........................31
Specifications .......................................31
Operaciones oasmasen._ __
espafiol .............................:,_................32
For Servicing ........................................34
Warranty .................................................35
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Getting To Know Your VCR
MENU/SELECT/CH/SET buttons _p.9 Cassette Loading Slot
POWER Button Infrared Sensor Window
(Pointtheremoteconn'oltowardth_s.)
Display Panel
VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors
_" p.26, 27 Basic operation buttons
II/_ STOP/EJECT
I_ PLAY
<1<1/1_1_ Rewind/Fast-Forward
II PAUSE
•REC
WARNING
•Do not insert fingers or foreign objects intothe cassette loading
slot since this could lead to injury or damage tothe mechanism.
Be esnecially careful with children.
•Do not try to pull out a cassette once automatic loading has
started. This could cause injury or damage the mechanism.
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Mode Indicators Clock Display Mode Indicators
Instant Timer Timer mode Counter Display Recording
Video Playback
"Cassette Loaded"
"Counter Memory" ms
AM/PM Indicators
Channel Display
Tape speed ("AU"for AUXmode)
Pause
(Displayed together with "REC" while
recording is paused, and with "PLAY"
during still or slow motion)
• Pressing DISPLAY lets you change the type of display: Counter, Channel*, or Clock.
• Whenever the VCR is turned off, the FDP's brightness is automatically dimmed.
*Channel is not pisplayed during playback.
- Multichannel TV Sound Indicators
Usable cassettes
Full-Size VHS
T-30 (ST-30**)
T-60 (ST-60**)
T-90
T-120 (ST-120**)
T-160 (ST-160**)
Compact VHS*
TC-20 (ST-C20**)
TC-30 (ST-C30**)
*Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder.
Simply place the recorder cassette into a C-P6 Cassette Adapter and it can
be used just like any full-si-_ VHS cassette.
**This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes.
However, it will record and play back regular VHS signals only. It is not
possible to play back a recorded Super VHS tape.
5

Getting To Know Your VCR (cont'd)
AC Power Cord 0_- p. 10 Video Input Connector _" p. 26
Audio Input Connectors
0_ p. 26
PAUSE/SPECIAL FUNCTION connector
0_-p. 18, 27
ANT. IN Connector _-p. 10
Audio Output Connectors
z_-p. 11, 18, 26
Video Output Connector _" p. 11, 18, 26
RF OUT Connector 0_-p. 10
RF Output Channel Select Switch 0_-p. 10
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Instant Re-View
Display _p. 5, 17
TV/VIDEO Mode Switching
Multi-Purpose Digit Keys
Tape Speed
ENTER/OSD _p. 8, 19
C.MEMORY/ADD
p. 14, 17
TV Volume _p. 25
SHUTTLE PLUS _" p. 15, 16
SKIP
p. 14, 17, 24
SKIP SEARCH _" p. 16
Timer _p. 23
On-Screen Menu _p. 9
TV/CABLE/VCR control select
switch _- p. 25
• Set to the appropriate position
depending on the unit you
wish to operate.
Basic Functions
_:_ p. 15, 19
A/B CODE select switch
_p. 26
Installing Batteries
[] Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow.
[] Insert 2"AAA"-size batteries (provided) in the correct directions.
[] Replacethecover.
How To Use
This remote control can operate most of your VCR's functions.
Set the TV/CABLF_./VCRswitch to the VCR position.
[] Point the remote control toward the VCR's sensor window.
[] Press the appropriateoperation button.
•The maximum operating distance of the remote control is
about 8 m(*26ft).
This remote control can also operate TVs and Cable Boxes of various
brands. For instmctaons, _ p. 25.
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Getting To Know Your VCR (cont'd)
• The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing.
Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) mode
When the channel is changed, the new channel is
displayed on the screen for 5 seconds.
Operation mode
When the operation mode is changed, the new mode is displayed -- RECORD
(5 sec.), PLAY (5 sec.), FF/REW (5 sec., when engaged from Stop mode),
RECORD PAUSE (for as long as Pause is engaged), and ITR *:** (5 sec.).
REp_0UR@ _Tape speed indicator
sP--
Clock time
"Cassette Loaded" mark
When a cassette is loaded, the
mark is displayed for 5 seconds.
It blinks when the VCR's
EJECT button is pushed.
SUN 12:00 AM
MEMORYOFF
COUNT -1:23:451
Counter memory on/off
Counter reading
To recall an indication
[] Press ENTER/OSD.
• All indications corresponding to the current
status are displayed for 5 seconds, leaving the
counter information on the screen.
(No indication during still and search).
[] Press ENTER/OSD again to clear the display.
To stop the on-screen indications from being
shown
When you do not want to show the indications -for example when
you dub a tape to another VCR (using this VCR as the player), set
SUPERIMPOSE to OFF.
[] Press MENU to access the (- MAINMENU "_
"MAIN MENU" SCl'een. _/PROGRAM SET _/
[] Press SET to move the cursor to / oFUNCTIONSET |
/TUNER SET |
FUNCTION SET, and then press [ I,ITIAt.SET /
SELECT. |t PRESS(SELECT,SET+/-) /|
L____s (ME.u)_ E.O____.j
[] Press SET to move the cursor to
SUPERIMPOSE, and then press
SELECT.
[] Press SET to Choose OFF.
[] Press MENU as many times as
necessary to exit.
• Setting is completed, and a
normal TV screen is displayed.
_" FUNCTION
/AUTOTIMER
#SUPERIMPOSE
] PRESS(SELECT,SET+/-)
ISUPEI_MPO$E
€OFF
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mYou can set the clock, tuner, timer, and other functions using the on-screen menu. For this, the MENU, SET+/- and SELECT
buttons on the VCR or remote control are used.
(If the clock has
not been set)
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n_'p. 20
.............. Press MENU button.
[_ .............. Press SET button.
.............. Press SELECT button.
* Press MENU to return to the TV screen.
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Setting Up Your VCR
Making the right connections
It's essential that your VCR be properly hooked up for proper results. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED
BEFORE ANY VCR OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.
RF CONNECTION
[] Disconnect theTV antennafrom theTV.
[] Connect the TV antenna to the VCR's ANT. IN.
[] Connect the VCR's RF OUT to the TV's antenna terminal
using the provided RF cable.
Matching Transformer
AC Power
Cord
!
Antenna or Cable
. Flat Feeder jt --
3
Coaxial Cable
IN
(Antenna or
Cable input)
OUT
Back of VCR
AC Outlet
RF Cable
(provided)
See the "Basic Guide For VCR Connections" sheet enclosed with
this instruction manual for more information and other possible
connections.
75 ohm terminal
[SELECT VCR CHANNEL (3 OR 4)
With a standard RF connection,
the VCR sends picture and sound
signals through the connecting
cable to your TV on channel 3 or
4. The VCR's switch is pre-set to
CH3 prior to shipment. Set this
switch to CH4 in areas where
channel 3 is used for broadcasting.
Back of VCR NOTE:
To operate the VCR with your TV using an RF
connection, it is always necessary to set your TV's
channel to the one you set the VCR to in this step.
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Orlmu
AV CONNECTION
[] Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as per "RF
CONNECTION".
[] Connect the VCR's AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT to the
TV's AV-IN terminals.
Back of VCR
Antenna or Cable
J
(Antenna or
Cable input)
RF OUT
AC Outlet
AUDIO OUT l
ITVIDEO OUT
Video Cable (optional)
Audio Cable (optional)
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
IDJUST RF SETTING IF
NECESSARY
Even if your TV is connected using AV input connectors, it is
necessary to also connect your VCR and TV using the RF cable if
you ever wish to watch a program while recording another (_:_"
p.19).
11

Setting Up Your VCR
(cont'd) IPo.,.ST.UCC,O.ESE.
ESPAI;iOL VEA p.32- 33. !
Setting your VCR's clock
Since your VCR bases all of its timer recording start and stop "decisions" on the time kept by its built-in clock, accurate setting of this
clock is crucial for proper ttmer-recording results.
POWER ON;
SELECT CHANNEL
3 OR 4 (OR AV MODE)
4
1
2,8
7
You can also use the POWER, MENU. HEW. FF. SET
and SELECT buttons on the VCR.
Press POWER
• If watching on channel 3 or 4, press TV/'VIDEO to select
ithe VIDEO mode. The VCR's VIDEO indicator will light.
[AGCESS-THEON-SCREEN MENU":
I _ Press MENU.
' _" • The Mare Menu screen will S INITIALSET
/
appear. /DATE 1/1/95SUN |
|TiME 1200AM |
Press SET to move the cursor / DSTOFF |[ENGLISH PRESS tEFj /
to "INITIAL SET", and then | SPANISHPRESSIREW) /
//
press SELECT. t PRESS (SELECT SET,l-) /
If you want to change the on-
screen language to Spanish,
press _ (Rewind).
• Press _ (Fast Forward) to change back to English.
_' Press SET to set the month,
and then press SELECT. F INmALSET _
6Repeat step 5 to set the day, I D_!_,zr23_,,mu I
year and time (making sure ] .D:._-,_,':,_-_E.._ ]
Ithat AM or PM is correct). I _XN?S"H_E_S_[;_Wl I
• The day of the week will I PRESS(SELECT.SET+l-) I
automatically appear.
If you want to take advantage of Auto D.S.T_ (Daylight
Saving Time) (see below), press SET to choose ON.
TO MAKE CORRECTIONS
Press SELECT so that the item you want to change blinks. Reset
that item. Continue to step 8_
• _ _i _-_._ " '_
Press MENU.
Auto Daylight Saving Time
Your VCR is incorporated with the D.S.T. function which
automatically adjusts the clock at the start/end of Daylight Saving
Time, making manual re-setting unnecessary.
When D.S.T. is set to ON:
• On the first Sunday of April, 1 minute after l:59AM the
VCR's clock is adjusted to 3:00AM.
• On the last Sunday of October, 1 minute after l'59AM the
VCR's clock is adjusted to I:OOAM.
' • If you live in an area without Daylight Saving Time, keep
I D.S.T. OFF when setting the clock.
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POR INSTRUCCIONES EN
ESPANOL VEA p.32 - 33.
Setting your VCR's tuner
The Auto Set feature introduced here automatically assigns receivable channels tn your area to the CHANNEL UPfDOWN buttons
and skips the others so you won't have to go through any "blank" channels to get to the one you want.
POWER ON;
SELECT CHANNEL
.3 OR 4 (OR AV MODE)
W/VIDEO
5
You can also use the POWER, MENU, SET
and SELECT buttons on the VCR
TURN ON THE VCR.._,_:_:_+_:_:',_-_ ....
Press POWER
• If watching on channel 3 or 4, press TVc_'IDEO to select
the VIDEO mode. The VCR's VIDEO indicator will light.
ACCESS THE ON-SCREENMENU _!i,-_
Press MENU.
• The Mare Menu screen will
appear.
Press SET to move the cursor
to "TUNER SET", and then
press SELECT
Press SET to move the cursor
to "BAND", and then press
SELECT.
TUNER SET
$ BAND
AFC
AUTO CHANNEL SET
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
PRESS (SELECT, SET +/-)
PRESS (MENU] TO END
SELECTTHE BAND" .... ,_ -::',,
Press SET to choose "TV" or
"CATV".
• The BAND select feature
has 2 settings (TV and
CATV). Set to TV if your
antenna provides only UHF
and VHF channels. Set to
CATV if your antenna
system is a cable TV line
Press MENU.
BAND
sTV
CAW
PRESS (SET+I-) FORCHOICE
PRESS (MENU] TO END
START. _I,UTO_SET .:.__o_,_ __
Press SET to move the cursor to "AUTO CHANNEL SET",
and then press SELECT
• Auto set is in progress and "SCANNING..." is displayed.
• When available channels are scanned, "ADD" will be
displayed on the screen.
•When unavailable channels are skipped, "SKIP" will be
dtsplayed.
• After completton of auto set, the lov,est tuned-in channel
number and "SCAN COMPLETED" are displayed.
• If "SCAN COMPLETED -- NO SIGNAL --" is
displayed, check the band setting and connectmns, and
start agam. 1:_p.10, 11.
BAND TUNER SET
AFC
OAUTO CHANNEL SET
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
PRESS (SELECT, SET +/-I
SS (MENU) TO END
AUTOCHANNEL SET
"CH 5_/O[_
SCANNING
RETURN!To THE "r_:_N !::--- ::--_'_'"_"
Press MENU as many times as necessary to exit.
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Setting Up Your VCR (cont'd)
A[
SKIP
keys
MENU
;ET +/-
To add a "skipped" channel to your
VCR's tuner
[]
[] press SELECT.
[] Press SET to move the cursor to
"AFC", and then press SELECT.
[] Press SET to choose "SPCL".
[] Press MENU.
[] Press SET to move the cursor to
"MANUAL CHANNEL SET",
and then press SELECT.
Press MENU.
•The Main Menu screen will appear.
Press SET to move the cursor to "TUNER SET", and then
MANUAL CHANNEL SET -_
[] Input the channel number using the Digit keys.
[] Press ADD to store the channel.
[] Specify another channel number or press MENU as many
times as necessary to exit.
To delete an unwanted channel from
your VCR's tuner
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
Press MENU.
•The Main Menu screen will appear.
Press SET to move the cursor to "TUNER SET", and then
press SELECT.
Press SET to move the cursor to
"MANUAL CHANNEL SET",
and then press SELECT.
Input the channel number using
the Digit keys or the CH +/-
buttons.
Press CH. SKIP to delete the
channel.
MANUAL CHANNEL SET "_
SELECT CH NO. AND |
Specify another channel number or press MENU as many
times as necessary to exit.
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Playback POR INSTRUCCIONES EN
ESPANOL VEA p.32 - 33.
The easiest, most basic operation possible with your VCR is tape playback. Previously-recorded signals on a video tape are read by
your VCR and displayed on your TV just like a TV program.
REW
PLAY
POWER ON;
SELECT CHANNEL
3 OR 4 (OR AV MODE)
6
Insert a cassette with its window side up, and label side
facing you. Press gradually on the middle of the cassette
until the VCR pulls the cassette in.
• The VCR power will come on automatically.
• The counter will be reset to "OH00M00S" automatically.
• If the safety tab on the cassette is absent, playback will
start automatically.
Press I_ (PLAY).
Press • (STOP).
Press -<1<1to rewind the tape.
Press _ to fast-forward the tape.
• Press • to stop the tape. _
Press the VCR's n/_ (STOP/EJECT) button.
To view a still picture
During Playback...
[] PressPAUSE toview astill picture.
• If there is vertical picture jitter, press CH - or + (on the
VCR or remote control) to make the picture more stable.
[] To advance the picture frame by frame, press PAUSE again.
• For frame-by-frame playback in the forward or reverse
direction, press SHUTTLE PLUS I<< or I)-1)4in the
corresponding direction while in the still picture mode.
[] Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
To view a slow/fast-motion picture
During Playback...
[] Press the SHUTTLE PLUS 14-(I or I_IH button. Tape speed
will change in the corresponding direction.
• To increase the speed, press the button for the same direction.
• To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction.
• For forward slow motion playback, press PAUSE for more
than 2 seconds while in the still picture mode.
[] Press PLAY to resume normal playback,
Or...
During Playback...
[] Press FF for forward fast-motion, or REW for reverse fast-
motion.
[] Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
• For short searches, keep FF or REW pressed for more than
2 seconds. When released, normal playback will continue.
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Playback (cont'd)
CH +/- PLAY STOP
PLAY indicator
SKIP
SEARCH
SHUTTLE
PLUS
To adjust tracking manually
This overrides your VCR's automatic tracking
During Playback...
[] Press the VCR's CH(annel) +/- buttons simultaneously to
cancel auto tracking
• The remote control's CH +/- cannot be used for this
purpose.
[] Press CH + or- to adjust tracking.
• Press the VCR's CH +/- simultaneously to return to
automatic tracking
During Slow...
[] Simply press CH +or - to adjust tracking.
Index Search
E
Instant Re-View
Index codes are electronic "bookmarks" which are automatically
placed on the tape whenever recording is started. Index Search
automatically seek_ out these index codes so you can easily find
the beginning of a recording (up to 9 index codes away in either
direction).
During Stop ....
[] Press SHUTTLE PLUS t<<l or I_l*q "INDEX -1" or
"INDEX 1" wall be displayed and search will begin in the
corresponding direction.
[] If you wish to access index codes 2 through 9, press
SHUTTLE PLUS 1<14 or I_IH repeatedly until the correct
index number is thsplayed.
• When the specified index code is found, playback will start
automatically.
Programs that have been timer-recorded overnight are easy to
access.
[] Press REVIEW.
• The VCR automatically turns on, rewinds to the beginning
of the last recording, and starts playback.
• If you timer-recorded 2 programs, press REVIEW twice.
For 3 programs, press REVIEW three times, and so on.
This is possible up to nine times.
• Re-View does not function when the VCR's Timer mode is
engaged. Disengage Timer to use Re-View.
Skip Search
To skapover unwanted sections of a recording.
During Playback...
[] Press SKIP SEARCH from 1 to 4 times.
This fast-motions through 30-sec. to 2-min. of tape.
• Playback resumes automatically.
• Press PLAY to cancel a Skip Search midway.
Repeat Playback
To play the whole tape repeatedly.
During Playback...
[] Press PLAY for more than 5 seconds, and release.
•The "PLAY" indicator on the VCR panel will blink slowly.
• The tape will be played 20 times automatically, and then
stop.
• To stop repeated playback at any time, press STOP.
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POWER
I,
REW PLAY
_IER
Counter Reset
To reset the tape counter to zero
[] Press C. RESET.
• Pressing DISPLAY repeatedly changes the VCR's
displayed indication. (Counter readmg _ Channel*
Clock nine).
*Channel is not displayed during playback.
Counter Memory
To returnto tape position zero
During Playback...
[] PressC. RESET at a point you wish to locate later.
• The counter will read "0H 00M 00S".
[] Press C. MEMORY.
• Counter Memory mark is displayed.
[] When you wish to return to that point, press STOP and
then press REW.
• The tape will rewind and stop at about "OH00M 00S"
automatically.
[]To cancel the Counter Memory mode, press
C. MEMORY.
Next-Function Memory
You can "tell" the VCR what to do immediately after rewinding.
During Stop:
For automaticstart of playback after the tape is rewound...
[] Press REW.
[] Press PLAY within 2 seconds.
Fgr automatic power off after the tape is rewound...
[] Press REW.
[] Press POWER within 2 seconds.
For automatic timer standby after the tape is rewound...
[] Press REW.
[] Press TIMER within 2 seconds.
• If you want the "next function" to automatically start when
the counter reads "OH00M00S" (instead of at the beginning
of the tape), press C. MEMORY so that the counter
memory "M" mark appears on the VCR display panel
before pressing Rewind or Fast-Forward.
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Playback (cont'd)
SELECT
MENU
SET
To select the soundtrack
Your VCR is capable of recording two soundtracks (Ht-Fi and
NORMAL) s_multaneously, and playing back the selected
soundtrack or two together.
During Playback or Stop:
[] Press MENU, SET, and
SELECT as many times as
necessary to access the AUDIO
MONITOR screen. (_ p. 9).
[] Press SET to choose "HI-FI",
"NORM". or "MIX".
•HI-FI to hsten to the Hi-Fi
soundtrack
IAUDIO MONITOR _j
PRESS (SET +I-)FOR CHOICE/
PRESS (MENU) TO END _._
[]
• NORM to listen to the normal soundtrack
• MIX to hsten to both soundtracks combined. Select this
setting when playing back ethted tapes with insert edits or
dubbed autho made on an appropriately equipped VCR
•Normal autho will be outputted regardless of the playback
autho momtor selecuon if H_-Ft audto Lsnot present on the
tape.
Press MENU as man3, tnnes as necessary to exit.
Example
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
AV COMPU LINK
Television AUDIO
VIDEO IN
AV COMPU LINK
(VCR ONLY)
Your VCR
PAUSE/SPECIAL
FUNCTION
AV COMPU LINK
Cable (optional)
AV COMPU LINK Playback
Your VCR is compatible with JVC's AV COMPU LINK
components which include amplifiers (or receivers) and televisions.
PREPARATION
[] Connect )'our VCR to an AV COMPU LINK amplifier and/or
an AV COMPU LINK television as illustrated.
[] Press MENU, SET, and
SELECT as many times as
necessary to access the
SPECIAL FUNCTION screen.
(_z;_p. 9)
[] Press SET to chose "AV
COMPU-LINK".
[] Press MENU as man), times as
necessary, to exit.
OPERATION
" SPECIAL FUNf.TION "_
(PAUSE |
l,AV COMPU-LINK J
|PRESS (SET +/-)FOR CHOICE|
AV COMPU LINK wdeo playback is as easy as this:
• Simply load a cassette in your VCR and press PLAY. (If the
cassette's safety tab has been removed, it _snot necessary to
press play). The TV (and amplifier) turn on automatically and
the TV's mode is automaucally set to VIDEO; you're ready to
watch!
• Connection vanes according to the type of TV. Please read
your TV's instruction manual when making TV connection.
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ESPAI_IOL VEA p.32 - 33.
TV stgnals being received by the VCR's built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. This is realtime video recording.
POWER ON;
SELECT CHANNEL
3OR 4 (OR AV MODE)
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:. RESET
it keys
OSD
Insert acassette with the safety tab present. °
• The VCR Powerwill comeon automatically.
•If watching on channel 3 or 4 be sure that the VIDEO
indicator is ht. If the indicator is not lit, press TV/VIDEO
so that it lights.
_CNOOSI_ A PROGRAi_ ...........
Press CH(annel) +/- (or the digit keys followed by ENTER)
to select the channel you wtsh to record.
• Even if you don't press ENTER, the channel will
automat_call3, change m about 2 seconds.
SET THE TAPE SPEED _;¢:,
Press SP/EP.
:!TO'START,RECORDING ''_ ":"_,'=_._:"-'
Press • (REC) and I_ (PLAY) simultaneously.
i-,TO PAUSERECORDING ..... ::_)_-_-:
5]_'essII (PAUSE).
Press I_ (PLAY) to resume recording.
Press •(STOP).
To watch a program while recording
another
During Recording...
[] Press TV/VIDEO. The VCR's VIDEO indtcator and the TV
broadcast being recorded will disappear.
[] Use the channel controls on the TV to select the other
channel you wish to view.
• The program selected with the TV channel controls will
appear on the TV screen while the one selected with the
VCR channel controls will be recorded on the tape.
To display the elapsed recording time
Before starting recording...
[] Press C. RESET.
•The counter wall be reset to "OH00M 00S", and will show
the exact elapsed time as the tape runs.
[] After starting recordmg, press OSD at any time to check the
elapsed time on the TV screen.
[] Press OSD again to clear _t from the screen.
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REC
Instant Timer Recording
To set the VCR to shut-off automattcally after recording.
During Recording...
[] Press the VCR's REC button. The "ITR" indication bhnks and
"0:30" appears mdicatmg the recording will continue for 30
minutes and then power will sw_tch off.
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[] Press REC agaLn to extend the record time by 30-minute
increments (up to 9 hours).
• This function is available only using the REC button on the
VCR.
• After the off-ttme is set, the display returns to the
prevtously dtsplayed mode (counter, channel or clock).
• You can check the time remaining before the VCR shuts off
by pressing REC once; the remaining time is displayed for
5 seconds. (Pressing REC more than once wall extend the
record time.)
Accidental erasure prevention
• To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove
its safety tab.
To record on ntlater, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
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