JVC HR-V615EK User manual

HR-V615EK
HR-V616EK
HR-V617EK
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
LPT0909-001A
PAL
VCR
SAT
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VCR
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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 wor embodied therein.
IMPORTANT
Connect on to the ma ns supply n the Un ted K ngdom. DO NOT cut off the ma ns plug from
th s equ pment. 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 unl kely event of the plug fuse fa l ng be sure to replace the fuse only w th an dent cal
approved type, as or g nally f tted, and to replace the fuse cover. If the fuse fa ls aga n 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 shoc 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 ma e 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 Blac
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 Blac .
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 shoc 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 ON.
Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long Play) mode cannot be played bac on
a single-speed video recorder.
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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, ma e 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.
1. 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.
2. DO NOT block the recorder’s vent lat on open ngs or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are bloc ed by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be
able to get out.)
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control.
4. DO NOT place anyth ng wh ch m ght sp ll on top of the recorder or remote control.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shoc may be caused.)
5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dr pp ng or splash ng.
6. DO NOT use th s equ pment n a bathroom or places w th 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.
7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as l ghted candles, on the apparatus.
8. AVOID v olent shocks to the recorder dur ng 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, eep 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 bac 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 mar ed “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 ma es it possible to play bac
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 trademar s of Gemstar Development Corporation. The
VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
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safety first4
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, li e
any electrical equipment, care must be ta en 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 ma ing 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 wor ing 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 ma e sure that your family nows 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 ma eshift 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 shoc ;
—NEVER guess or ta e chances with electrical equipment of any ind — it is better to be safe than
sorry!
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Contents
Diagrams of Equipment ................................6
Equipment Key .............................................
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
front panel
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equipment key 7
FRONT PANEL
1STANDBY/ON o Button
turns VCR on/off (loading a
cassette also turns power on).
2Cassette Loading Slot is
where cassette is inserted;
door closes.
3PR+/- Buttons select a
preset position.
4Display Panel provides
clear view of various displa s
and indicators.
5Inf a ed Beam Receiving
Window is where Remote
Control should be aimed when
in use.
6< Button rewinds
the tape; initiates reverse
picture search.
7> Button fast-
forwards tape; initiates
forward picture search.
8T Button starts regular
recording (press once), Instant
Timer Recording (press twice);
sets duration of ITR.
9| Button stops tape
temporaril during recording;
stops tape temporaril during
pla back; pla s back frame b
frame with each additional
press.
SATc Button enables/
disables the Auto Satellite
Programme Recording mode.
10 § Button stops tape;
ejects tape during Stop mode.
11 . Button pla s back tape;
cancels Pause, Still, Slow,
Search modes.
REAR PANEL
1Mains Powe Co d
supplies power to VCR.
2SAT CONTROL Connecto
enables connection of the
Satellite Controller for timer
recording with a satellite
receiver.
3ANT. IN Connecto enables
connection of aerial.
4L-2 IN/DECODER
Connecto enables connection
of satellite receiver or second
recorder.
* DECODER function is not available in the
UK.
Diagram Key
6AUDIO OUT (L/R)
Connecto s enable connection
of audio cassette recorder, TV
or second VCR for dubbing.
7RF. OUT Connecto enables
connection to aerial terminal
of TV receiver.
VCR DI PLAY PANEL
1c Indicato lights when
the c button has been
pressed to engage Timer
mode.
2Play Indicato lights up
during pla back; blinks during
Repeat Pla back or when
using Next Function Memor
for pla back.
3Reco d Indicato lights up
during recording; blinks
during Instant Timer
Recording.
4Channel Display shows
preset position where the
station currentl 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 Displa appear
alternatel when b is
pressed.
* Preset Position (or Mode) is
not displa ed during pla back.
5REVIEW Indicato blinks
after timer-recording and
shows how man programmes
have been timer-recorded.
6SATc Indicato lights up
during Auto Satellite
Programme Recording
standb mode; blinks when
Auto Satellite Programme
Recording is in progress.
7VCR Indicato lights when
the VCR is in the video mode.
At this point, the TV automati-
call enters AV mode.
5L-1 IN/OUT Connecto
enables AV connection to TV
or second VCR.
19 TV Button switches TV
input terminal.
20 STANDBY/ON o Button
— same as button on VCR.
21 Numbe 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 dail
serials.
24 WEEKLY Button enables
timer recording of weekl
serials.
25 AUX Button selects VCR’s
auxiliar input mode.
26 c Button engages timer-
standb mode.
27 b(Display) Button
switches displa between
clock time and Preset
Position* (or Mode).
Preset Position (or Mode) is not
displa ed during pla back.
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.
PR + / – Buttons select a
preset position.
31 3 Button
initiates a 30-second period of
fast-motion pla back.
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 +/– Buttons control
volume of connected JVC TV.
36 TV STANDBY/ON o
Button turns TV on/off.
REMOTE CONTROL
1 Button ejects tape
during stop mode.
2STARTSTART
STARTSTART
START + / – Buttons
access Regular Program
screen; input programme
Start Time.
3 STOPSTOP
STOPSTOP
STOP + / – Buttons input
programme Stop Time.
4PDC Button enables/
disables PDC recording.
* VPS (Video Programme
S stem) recording is not currentl
available in the U.K. and not
possible with this VCR.
5x Button cancels timer-
programme.
0000 Button resets
counter on the on-screen
displa to ‘0:00:00’.
6Auto T acking Button
enables/disables auto
tracking mode during
pla back.
/ Button selects tape.
7AUDIO Button changes
output sound mode.
8PROG Button accesses
Timer Programming Set
screen.
9 OK Button enters
selections made in on-screen
menus.
10 Buttons initiate
functions such as frame b
frame pla back and variable
speed search.
11 C Button accesses
Program screens/displa s to
check the programme that ou
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)
16 Button shows current
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.
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welcome to jvc8
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
he Remote Control can
operate most of your
VCR’s functions, as well
as basic functions of JVC
V sets. (see page 7)
Depending on the type
of JVC V. Some or all
functions cannot be
operated using the
Remote Control.
If the Remote Control
doesn’t work properly,
remove it’s battery,
replace the battery and
then try again. Video Cassette Recorder
Welcome to JVC
Thank you for choosin JVC.
We hope that you will get many hours of enjoy-
ment from your new unit.
In just three easy steps you will be ready to enjoy the exceptional perfor-
mance of your new VCR. More detailed instructions begin on page 0. 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.
VCR
SAT
REVIEW
RF Cable
Infrared Remote
Control Unit
“AA” Batteries (x 2)
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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 RF Cable and the 2 -pin SCART Cable (not provided .
scart and rf
SCAR is a
recommended option
because its use
improves the quality of
the picture.
If connecting to a stereo
V you will need a
SCAR cable.
here are several types
of SCAR cables, fully-
wired and others.
If you use a SCAR
cable, you must also
connect the RF cable. You are now ready to start the Three-Step Quick Start which begins on the next
page.
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 fully-
wired 2 -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 fully-
wired 2 -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.
ENTREE
ANT. IN
ENTREE/DECODEUR
IN/DECODER
ENTREE/SORTIE
IN/OUT
SORTIE
RF OUT
ANTENNE
SORTIE
OUT
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L
AUDIO
CONTROLEUR SAT
SAT CONTROL
L-1L-2
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RF Cable
(provided)
V Aerial
Cable
(not
provided)
21-pin SCAR Cable
(not provided)
Mains Power
Cord
Mains Outlet
Back of VCR
*DECODER function is not available in the UK.
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three-step quick start0
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
urn on the V
VCR
SAT
REVIEW
VCR
SAT
REVIEW
Three-Step Quick Start
For Step , be sure to perform either of the methods:
Auto Setup or Preset Download.
Auto Setup
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.
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
your TV screen:
SELECT THE VIDEO CHANNEL
When Auto Setup has finished, you will see the following display panel on your VCR:
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
video channel. In the example, we have pre-
sumed 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
necessar ; 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 ,
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.
– –:– –
Auto Setup is runnin : don’t
touch any buttons
Your TV screen durin Auto Setup if SCART is used
VCR
SAT
REVIEW
AUTO SET
PLEASE WAIT
[MENU]: EXIT
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three step quick start
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 SCAR cable
urn on the V whose
channels have already
been stored
Preset Download
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
‘CH – –’ and press OK button (or .
what will happen? The VCR is automati-
cally setting up the tuner channels by down-
loading from your TV, clock and the VIDEO
Plus+ system assigned Guide Program num-
bers. During downloading, preset position on
the display panel increases from “CH1”.
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:
SET THE VIDEO CHANNEL TO OFF
When Preset Download has finished, ‘COM-
PLETED’ appears on the TV screen. Press o to
turn off the VCR. Press and hold down S on
the VCR until you will see the display on the
right. Press PR -- on the Remote Control until the figure reads ‘– –’.
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.
Preset Download is runnin :
don’t touch any buttons
VCR
SAT
REVIEW
VCR
SAT
REVIEW
Your TV screen durin Preset
Download
T-VLINK
PLEASE WAIT
[MENU]: EXIT
VCR
SAT
REVIEW
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
Setup, turn the VCR off and then on again. Re-perform Auto Setup.
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three-step quick start2
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.
Go to Step 3.
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, VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming .
•duplicate stations You may be able to receive the same station from two
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 Delete A Channel on page50.
•manual station setting If any of the above problems occur, refer to
pages50–51 to input station names (墌 Change Station Name . You can also
change station preset positions (墌 Change Station Preset Position .
•rf connections In certain reception conditions, the Video Channel may not
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
IF YOU HAVE ANY DIFFICULTY WITH THE ABOVE PROCEDURES CALL THE JVC
CUSTOMER SERVICE HOT LINE ON 0870 330 5000
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Basic
Features
Playback..................................................... 14
Playback Features ...................................... 16
Recording ................................................... 18
VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming ............ 21
Express Timer Programming ...................... 24
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basic features14
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 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
The counter and tape
remaining times will be
incorrect
The picture will be
distorted during search,
still or frame-by-frame
playback
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 pro ramme.
Load a Video Cassette
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.
he counter on the V screen will reset to read
‘0:00:00’. If the record safety tab on the video
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.
eject Press the § button on the VCR a second time or press on the
remote control to eject the cassette from the VCR. he cassette will take about 6
seconds to appear once the § button has been pressed.
NOTE: You can also eject the cassette while the VCR is turned off.
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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
his 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
he 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 CL-2 — in the following cases:
• Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.
• he picture is unclear or no picture appears.
• ‘USE CLEANING CASSE E’ 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 V 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
his 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. he picture will return to still when you release the button.
• If the slow motion picture on the V 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. he more
times that you press either button, the faster the rate of search. o 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
• he picture will be distorted
• he noise bars will appear
• here will be a loss of colour with an LP-recorded tape.
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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)
Recording
V signals being received by the recorder’s built in tuner can be recorded
onto a video tape. You can ‘capture’ a V programme using your VCR.
Choose a Programme
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 ape Speed
Press /. he 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). he picture quality on LP recordings will not be as high
as on SP recordings, but the tape will last longer.
Start Recording
here 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.
When “DIREC REC” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 35), if you press any button just
after pressing Ton the VCR (or Tand . 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 Choose a Programme at the top
of this page).
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Notes on Recordin
When using both the RF and SCAR connections, you can switch between V
and VCR by pressing the TV/VCR button on the Remote Control.
If the tape reaches its end during recording, the recording stops and “U” and
“,” on the display panel blink. Press S/0on the VCR or on the remote
control to eject the tape or press <to rewind the tape.
Display Tape Remainin Time
Press the bbutton so that the tape remaining time is shown on the V
screen with ‘REMAIN’ indication. he on-screen information will disappear
after about 5 seconds.
non-standard tapes Sometimes, a tape will not conform to the standards
accepted by this VCR. In such cases the tape remaining time may not appear
immediately, be incorrect or simply show as ‘– – : – –’.
Chan e Display Information
By pressing the bbutton repeatedly, you can change the display on the VCR
between the clock time and the preset position. he preset position cannot be
shown during playback.
Resettin the Counter
Press the bbutton so that the counter display appears on the V screen.
While the display is shown, press the 0000 button. You can reset the counter to
‘0:00:00’ before starting playback or recording.
Record a Pro ramme While Watchin Another
Once you have started recording all you need to do is use the controls on your
V set to tune to a different programme. he programme set using PR + / – on
the Remote Control is the one which will be recorded.
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Recordin Resume Function
If there is a power cut during recording (or Instant imer Recording or timer
recording), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to
the VCR unless the VCR’s memory backup has expired.
Instant Timer Recordin
his method allows you to quickly set the VCR to record in 30 minute
increments.
start recording Press T on the VCR once. If left in this state, the VCR will
keep recording until the tape runs out.
engage instant timer recording Press T again and the display panel will
show a flashing Record indicator (U) and ‘0:30’. his means that the VCR will
record for 30 minutes on the programme already selected and then stop
automatically.
increase time Each time T is pressed, the time limit is increased by
30minutes to a maximum of 6 hours.
his function only works with the T button on the VCR, not the Remote
Control.
If the tape reaches its end during recording, the recording stops and “U” and
“ ,” on the display panel blink. Press S/0on the VCR or on the remote
control to eject the tape or press <to rewind the tape.
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