JVC HR-J693U VCR User Manual
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1. a Buttons Connectors and Indicators Front Panel STOP EJECT Cassette loading slot m s PLAY gt JVC Infrared beam CH receiving window VIDEO AUDIO input connectors Display panel Timer mode indicator Play indicator indicator Record indicator Channel and auxiliary input Clock timer Rear Panel AC power cord ANT IN AUDIO VIDEO OUT TV OUT CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Buttons Connectors and Indicators _ _ _ _ _ Remote POWER TV POWER poten rA Ps A MONITOR TV INPUT TvNPuT uws ra DIS TV VCR ee DISPLAY Sel 2 lt 2 3 5 Number keys START S STOP a BH DATE pa oye 5 je 6 H DALY WF d ok ee WEEKLY STOP caer a na IT an CANCEL ye 17 C RESET ences C07 p l a Pros CHECK S seer sot A SP EP ee Oa SKIP SEARCH PROG CHECK fe gt iz f FF al PLAY REW ss FF REC l REC a STOP m l PAUSE STOP 7 V ce mavae ee em TV VOL Haa gt lt gt mew Co gt 8 OK ENTER OSD ENTER OSD REVIEW MENU JVC On screen display If you press OSD OK on the Remote when SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON pg 14 you can see the current VCR status on the TV screen Press OSD OK again to exit on screen display The indications are not recorded even if the VCR is in the record2. The selected tape speed will appear on the TV screen and the VCR display panel NOTE You can select tape speed in the stop mode or during recording pause mode E1 Start recording On the VCR press REC Or on the Remote while holding REC press PLAY P During recording Pause recording Press PAUSE ED Press PLAY P gt to resume recording You can select channel in the recording pause mode Stop recording Press STOP W on the OR Press STOP EJECT W 4 on Remote the VCR NOTE If the tape reaches its end during recording the recording stops and and on the front display panel blink Press STOP EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape or press REW lt lt 4 to rewind the tape CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Recording Recording Features Turn on the VCR and TV and select the VCR channel or AV mode Specifying recording length Instant Timer Recording ITR During recording press REC on the VCR repeatedly until the recording length you want appears on the display panel The record indicator O on the display panel starts blinking Each time you press the button recording length increases in 30 minute intervals up to 6 hours The VCR shuts off after recording is finished To cancel an ITR press STOP MM on the Remote or STOP EJECT M A on the VCR Watching one program while recording another During recording If you connect the TV
3. at the beginning of each recording EF While the tape is not running press kad or l on the Remote to start search PA To access a recording of 2 to 9 index codes away press ked or P repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on the screen only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON C pg 14 Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located Beginning of the Current Beginning of the current program positionon 2nd next program recorded the tape recorded Previous program program 2nd next recorded recorded 2 3 _ Locating beginning of timer recordings Instant Review After ensuring that the VCR is turned off and that the timer mode is disengaged press REVIEW The VCR turns on and rewinds to the index code indicating the beginning of the last timer recorded program then begins playback automatically You can access a program of 2 to 9 index codes away from the current position on the tape If for example you have 5 programs recorded and you want to watch the third one press REVIEW three times The Instant Review function will also operate if the VCR is turned on Skipping unwanted portions Skip Search Press SKIP SEARCH on the Remote once to 4 times during playback Each press initiates a 30 second period of high speed playback up to 2 minutes When the specified portion of the tape is skipped normal playback resumes automatically To return to
4. normal playback during Skip Search press PLAY B gt a Recording It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette remove its record lt lt safety tab To record on it later cover N the hole with adhesive tape Record safety tab Basic Recording Turn on the VCR and TV and select the VCR channel or AV mode EF Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette The VCR turns on and the counter is reset automatically FA Select recording channel On the Remote Press CHA V or the Number keys On the VCR Press PAUSE CH The channel display on the S Uy display panel starts blinking While the display is pan blinking press FF CH or REW CH to select ba N channel After about 5 seconds the channel display d stops blinking N 4 NOTES Z S i 7 N You can select channel in the stop mode recording pause mode or during rewind fast During recording pause mode you can select channel only by pressing FF CH or REW CH If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF connection CF7 pg 6 press TV VCR on the Remote so that the VCR mode indicator lights on the display panel to view the program to be recorded EJ Set tape speed Press SP EP on the Remote
5. PA Start playback Press PLAY P gt During playback Stop playback Press STOP W on the OR Press STOP EJECT W amp on Remote the VCR Pause playback and view still picture Press PAUSE ID Press PLAY P to resume normal playback NOTE During still picture vertical vibration may appear on the TV screen Use CHA V on the Remote to get a clearer picture Pause and Frame by Frame playback Press PAUSE Hl to pause then press gt or PAUSE ID repeatedly Press PLAY P to resume normal playback High Speed Picture Search Press REW lt lt or FF BP Press PLAY P to resume normal playback If you press and hold REW lt lt or FF gt for more than 2 seconds simply releasing it cancels the picture search and normal playback resumes Variable Speed Picture Search including slow motion Press kd or BPI repeatedly Press PLAY P to resume normal playback Each time you press ked or BB 1 the playback speed changes To decrease the speed during picture search press the opposite direction button repeatedly During still picture press and hold Bl to start forward slow motion playback or kad to start reverse slow motion playback When you release the button still picture resumes During still picture holding PAUSE If for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback If you press PAUSE I again still picture resumes NOTE During slow
6. TO END FA Select host channel You can either select AUTO or enter a PBS channel number Press OK or gt to move the highlight bar to HOST CH then press AV repeatedly until AUTO or the desired PBS channel number is selected EJ Select D S T mode Press OK or gt to move the highlight bar to D S T then press AV repeatedly until the desired setting is selected UTO Select if you want to adjust your VCR s clock automatically by the incoming signal from the host channel Auto Daylight Saving Time enables automatic adjustment of the VCR s clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time Be sure to select the correct time zone manually in step B ON Adjustment will be made by the built in clock itself OFF Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you EJ Select time zone Press OK or gt to move the highlight bar to TIME ZONE then press AV repeatedly until AUTO or the desired time zone is selected Each time you press the button the time zone changes as follows lt gt AUTO gt ATLANTIC gt EASTERN gt CENTRAL lt gt MOUNTAIN lt gt PACIFIC lt gt ALASKA gt HAWAII lt gt back to the beginning E Complete Semiauto Clock Set Press MENU to return to normal screen Turn off the VCR Aut will appear on the display panel while the clock is being set The current clock time will appear automatically when the clock setting is complete Selections
7. and the VCR only using the RF connection CF pg 6 to view pictures from the VCR press TV VCR on the Remote so that VCR mode indicator goes off from the display panel The TV broadcast being recorded disappears If you are using the AV connection pg 6 to view pictures from the VCR change the TV s input mode from AV to TV Then select the channel you want to watch on the TV Second Audio Recording This VCR s built in MTS decoder enables reception of Multichannel TV Sound broadcast To record a SAP program received set 2ND AUDIO RECORD to ON F pg 15 af y ee Timer Recording Up to 8 timer recording programs can be made using express timer programing method as far as a year in advance Remember the clock must be set before you can program the timer Turn on the VCR and TV and select the VCR channel or AV mode NOTES f all the 8 programs have already been set PROGRAM FULL appears on the TV screen After timer recording is completed the VCR turns off automatically You can program the timer recording while a regular recording is in progress the menu screens will not be recorded Fven if a power failure occurs the VCR keeps your timer programs However the clock time channel settings and other menu settings are lost As a result when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure this VCR starts the Plug amp Play setting automatically to restore th
8. non SAP program is received the main audio is recorded on both the Hi Fi and normal tracks When this function is set to OFF the SAP audio cannot be recorded NOTES When the channel is changed on the VCR The STEREO indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast The SAP indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a SAP broadcast Both indications appear when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP sound AUDIO MONITOR HI FI HI FI L HI Fl R NORM MIX This VCR can record two sound tracks simultaneously normal and Hi Fi on a Hi Fi stereo tape You can select the sound track s to listen to while playing back a Hi Fi stereo tape In addition when playing back a prerecorded tape containing two separate audio programs on the Hi Fi tracks you can choose either one by selecting either HI FI L or HI FI R HI FI Normally select this Hi Fi sound is played back HI FI L Sound on the left Hi Fi channel is played back HI FI R Sound on the right Hi Fi channel is played back NORM Sound on the normal track is played back MIX Both sounds on the Hi Fi track and normal track are mixed and played back NOTES While playing back a monaural tape sounds on the normal track will be heard regardless of this setting f RF connection is used for viewing pictures on the TV sound will be monaural even though you s
9. A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timer recording is to start in 5 minutes if you are not in the timer recording standby mode at that time Press TIMER to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode To clear the display press CANCEL on the Remote WARNING TIMER RECORDING T N Function settings You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set screen Turn on the VCR and TV and select the VCR channel or AV mode EE Access Main Menu screen then MAIN MENU Function Set screen Press MENU on the Remote Press AV to INITIALSET move the highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET then press OK or FA Select Function Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to the function you want to set PRESS 4 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END PREVIOUS PAGE gt 2ND AUDIO RECORD OFF AUDIO MONITOR HI FI PERIMPOSE AUTO SP gt EP TIMER VIDEO STABILIZER BLUE BACK NEXT PAGE SELECT WITH V AND OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT WITH V AND OK PRESS MENU TO END Change setting Press OK or gt The default setting is bold in the following table Press MENU to return to normal screen After a power failure occurs Function Settings will be reset to its default setting E PICTURE CONTROL NORM EDIT SOFT SHARP This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference NORM Normally select this Original pict
10. CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET SELECT WITH 4 AND OK PRESS MENU TO END MANUAL CHANNEL SET ery CH 45 ADD 4 gt add bigs epee KEY 0 9 EJ Add or skip desired channels To add channels Press the Number keys on the Remote to input a channel number you want to A VY THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Press OK or gt to set to ADD Repeat 1 to 2 to add other channels Press MENU to return to normal screen To skip channels Press V or the Number keys to select a channel number you want to skip Press OK or gt to set to SKIP Repeat 1 and 2 to skip other channels Press MENU to return to normal screen After a power failure occurs band selection will be reset to CATV RO Cw Ro jw a Playback Basic Playback Turn on the VCR and TV and select the VCR channel or AV mode EE Load a cassette VIDEO MONO L AUDIO R N a Make sure the window side is up the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Do not apply too much pressure when inserting The VCR turns on and the counter on the on screen display is reset automatically f the cassette s record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically
11. JVC LPT0889 001A COPYRIGHT 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions to ensure safe use of your new VCR CAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 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 U 60Hz 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 j POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FO
12. MER The VCR turns off automatically and is displayed on the display panel CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Timer Recording To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode Press TIMER then press POWER After you use the VCR press TIMER again to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode Checking canceling or changing program settings El Disengage timer Press TIMER then press POWER When AUTO TIMER is set to ON CF pg 14 you do not have to press TIMER PA Access Program Check screen PR START STOP CH DATE Press PROG CHECK 10 008 i048 0 11 30P 1 00 125 ON Oo PWN PRESS CHECK TO NEXT E Access Program screen PROGRAM 1 Press PROG CHECK again Each time you press PROG CHECK the next program s Program screen appears START STOP 12 24 04 12 BSP PRESS CANCEL TO CANCEL PRESS CHECK TO NEXT EJ Cancel or change program setting To cancel a program press CANCEL when the Program screen you do not want is shown To change a program press the appropriate button START Number key 1 and or 4 STOP Number key 2 and or 5 DATE Number key 3 and or 6 CH DAILY M F Number key 8 WEEKLY Number key 9 and or SP EP when the Program screen on which you want to make changes is shown EJ Return to normal screen Press PROG CHECK repeatedly until no Program screen is shown EJ Reengag
13. ND Note to CATV system installer 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 NOTE Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the d
14. and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 3 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power NEC ART 250 PART H lines or circuits as NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE contact with them might be fatal USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table It may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of the product Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets 2 Product and Cart Combination A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 3 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a
15. bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 4 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 5 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards 6 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 7 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 Ze T ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided by RETAC SERVICING 1 Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expos
16. cess Main Menu screen then Tuner MAIN MENU Set screen J FUNCTION SET Press MENU on the Remote Press AV to INTIAL SET move the highlight bar arrow to TUNER SET then press OK or gt PRESS A V THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END FA Perform Auto Channel Set TUNER SET Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to AUTO CHANNEL SET then press OK or gt The VCR selects the correct band TV or CATV automatically during Auto Channel Set When Auto Channel Set is complete SCAN COMPLETED appears on screen f the scan was unsuccessful SCAN SENINE COMPLETED NO SIGNAL appears on screen Check the connections and start again Press MENU to return to normal screen BAND CATV gt AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET SELECT WITH 4 AND OK PRESS MENU TO END AUTO CHANNEL SET PRESS MENU TO END CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Initial Settings Setting channels manually Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually EE Access Main Menu screen then Tuner MAIN MENU Set screen FUNCTION SET Press MENU on the Remote Press AV to INITIALSET move the highlight bar arrow to TUNER SET then press OK or gt PRESS 4 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END FA Access Manual Channel Set screen TUNER SET Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to MANUAL CHANNEL SET then press OK or BAND AUTO
17. dit mode Set the edit mode to ON for the VCRs if such a mode is equipped On this VCR set PICTURE CONTROL to EDIT c pg 14 El Start playback Press PLAY gt on the playback VCR EJ Start recording Press REC on the recording VCR Specifications GENERAL Power requirement Power consumption Power on Power off Temperature Operating Storage Operating position Dimensions WxHxD Weight Format Maximum recording time SP EP VIDEO AUDIO Signal system Recording Playback system Signal to noise ratio Horizontal resolution Frequency range Normal audio Hi Fi audio Input Output AC 120 V 60 Hz 13 W 1 4 W 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F 20 C to 60 C 4 F to140 F Horizontal only 435 mm x 94 mm x 242 mm 17 3 16 x 3 3 4 x 9 1 2 2 7 kg 5 9 lbs VHS NTSC standard 210 min with ST 210 video cassette 630 min with ST 210 video cassette NTSC type color signal and EIA monochrome signal 525 lines 60 fields DA 4 Double Azimuth head helical scan system 45 dB 230 lines 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz RCA connectors IN x 1 OUT x 1 ae i TUNER Tuning system Channel coverage VHF UHF CATV RF output TIMER Clock reference Program capacity ACCESSORIES Provided accessories Frequency synthesized tuner Channels 2 13 Channels 14 69 113 Channels Channel 3 4 or off preset to Chann
18. e clock time and channel setting If the clock time and channel setting are restored correctly each timer program you have made will start at its start time unless its end time has elapsed Ifthe tape reaches its end during timer recording the recording stops and O and on the display panel blink Press TIMER to disengage timer then press STOP EJECT i 4 on the VCR to eject the cassette or press POWER then press REW lt lt 4 to rewind the tape Express Timer Programing Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact The VCR turns on and the counter is reset automatically El Press PROG on the Remote to access the Program screen 2 Press START o S Number key q PROGRAM 1 and or 4 STOP Number key start 2 and or 5 DATE Number key 3 and or 6 or CH repeatedly to enter the start time stop pREsst SPP s DAILY time date or channel WEEKLY THEN OK Press and hold START or STOP Amm to increase the time in 30 minute intervals To set the tape speed press SP EP To timer record daily Monday Friday or weekly serials press DAILY M F Number key 8 or WEEKLY Number key 9 Pressing the button again makes the DAILY or WEEKLY display disappear E Press OK or PROG If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP appears see Program overlap warning display cF pg 13 ZY Press TI
19. e timer recording standby mode Press TIMER The VCR turns off automatically and is displayed on the display panel When AUTO TIMER is set to ON lt pg 14 the timer recording standby mode automatically resumes when you turn off the VCR During a power failure the program settings listed in Program Check Screen will be reset ie Program overlap warning display If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP appears you have another program overlapping the program you have just made The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will start blinking PR START STOP CH _ DATE 1 8 00P 10 00 12 12 24 10 00A 10 45 40 12 25 PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP 11 30P 1 00 125 12 25 2 3 4 9 00P 10 00 10 12 24 5 N 6 7 8 4 7 THEN p gt PROG END Example Program 1 you have just made and Program 4 overlap each other PR START STOP CH DATE 8 00P 10 00 12 10 00A 10 45 40 3 11 30P_ 1 00 125 EE Select program to modify Press AV then press OK or You can only select one of the overlapping programs If you do not mind this overlap press PROG to finish the timer program setting The program starting earlier or program with the lower program number will be recorded 4 THEN p PROG END FA Cancel or change program setting PROGRAM 4 To cancel a program press CANCEL when ee aoe the Program screen you do not want is shown T
20. e you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 3 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 4 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition How to use the Remote Before use insert the lithium batt
21. ealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help ENGLISH VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR J693U wis SQPB INSTRUCTIONS Printed in China 0104MAR PR BJ Caution on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate Replace battery with CR2032 Panasonic Matsushita Electric or Maxell is recommended Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced E Disposed of used battery promptly m Keep away from children m Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire Declaration of Conformity Model Number HR J693U Trade Name JVC Responsible Party JVC Americas Corp Address 1700 Valley Road Wayne N J 07470 Telephone Number 973 317 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR Remote or video cassette 1 DO NOT place the VCR In an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity in direct sunlight ina dusty environment in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated on a surface that is unstable or subject to v
22. el 3 when shipped 75 ohms unbalanced Quartz 1 year programmable timer 8 programs RF cable F type Infrared remote control unit Lithium battery CR2032 Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified otherwise E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice
23. elect HI FI You can also use the A MONITOR button on the Remote to select the desired monitor sound F pg 10 Editing You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR You can use a camcorder as the playback VCR and your VCR as the recording VCR Refer also to the other components instruction manuals for connection and its operations EF Make connections Example When using this VCR as the playback VCR This VCR for playback T T Tt To AUDIO VIDEO OUT Audio video cable not supplied af af af To audio video input Another VCR for recording When using this VCR as the recording VCR connect this VCR s audio video input connectors to the audio video output connectors on the other VCR If the playback VCR is monaural connect the audio output connector on the playback VCR to the left audio input connector on this VCR FA Load cassettes Insert the playback cassette into the playback VCR and the cassette to be recorded on into the recording VCR E Select input mode on recording VCR Select the correct external input on the recording VCR On this VCR when using this VCR as the recording VCR Select F 1 when connecting the other VCR to the audio video input connectors on the front panel Press AUX or CHA V on the Remote You can select the input mode also by pressing PAUSE CH and then FF CH or REW CH on the VCR See step Bl in Basic Recording F pg 11 EJ Select e
24. elect this Hi Fi sound is played back HI FI L Sound on the left Hi Fi channel is played back HI FI R Sound on the right Hi Fi channel is played back NORM Sound on the normal track is played back NORM HI FI Both sounds on the Hi Fi track and normal track are mixed and played back NOTE The above indication appears when SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON i pg 14 though the monitor sound changes in sequence Automatic operations after rewinding Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory tells the VCR what to do after rewinding is complete Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode For Automatic Playback Start Press REW lt then press PLAY gt within 2 seconds For Automatic Power Off Press REW lt lt then press POWER within 2 seconds For Automatic Timer Standby Press REW lt lt then press TIMER within 2 seconds NOTE It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function if the cassette s record safety tab is removed Playing back tape repeatedly 100 times Repeat Play During playback press and hold PLAY for more than 5 seconds The play indicator E gt on the display panel starts blinking slowly To stop playback press STOP MM on the Remote or STOP EJECT W 4 on the VCR CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE a 1 Playback Locating beginning of recordings Index Search When recording on this VCR index codes are placed on the tape
25. ery CR2032 correctly with the plus O side up into the battery compartment To open it NVA ay press the release tab and e EA carefully pull the compartment out The Remote can operate most of your VCR s functions as well as basic functions of JVC TVs Point the Remote towards the remote sensor on the target component The maximum operating distance is about 8 m To operate a JVC TV use any of the following buttons TV POWER TV INPUT TV CH or TV VOL 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 TCL 2 when 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 SUPERIMPOSE set to ON C pg 12 ATTENTION TO MOBILE PHONE USERS Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the VCR may cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a blue back display ON PLACING THE VCR Some TVs generate strong magnetic fields DO NOT place the VCR close to a TV as it may cause noise picture disturbance or malfunctions power off etc to occur Make sure to place the VCR at least 20 cm 7 or 8 inches away from a TV
26. et to English after a power failure occurs Clock Setting Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug amp Play setting or if you use a cable box SELECT WITH 4 AND OK PRESS MENU TO END Turn on the VCR and TV and select the VCR channel or AV mode Preparations EE Access Main Menu screen then MAIN MENU Initial Set screen FUNCTION SET Press MENU on the Remote Press V to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK or gt PRESS 4 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END FA Access Clock Set screen MINGE Press V to move the highlight bar arrow to CLOCK SET then press OK or gt Benne ENGLISH SELECT WITH 4 AND OK PRESS MENU TO END CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Initial Settings Setting clock semiautomatically Semiauto Clock Set You can change the host channel D S T Daylight Saving Time time zone setting manually First follow steps Hl to in Preparations above then go to the following steps NOTE The time set previously will be erased when AUTO CLOCK HOST CH D S T or TIME ZONE setting is changed EE Set Auto Clock to ON CLOCK SET Press OK or gt on the Remote repeatedly TIME upy YEAR to move the highlight bar to AUTO AUTO CLOCK CLOCK then press AV so that ON is 5 HAST CUl AUTO CATY selected TIMEZONE AUTO PRESS a THEN OK PRESS MENU
27. hem paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 5 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Do not place the product in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 6 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding connectors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 2 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended
28. ibration 2 DO NOT NOT block the VCR s ventilation openings 3 DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or on the Remote 4 DO NOT place anything which might spill on the top of the VCR or on the Remote 5 AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which are located on the rear of cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No SQPB HA 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 with regular VHS resolution e HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety In order not to defeat the built in safeguards observe the following basic rules for its installation use and servicing ATTENTION Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this booklet for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Grounding or Polar
29. ing mode amass 0 ceexmmecll Tan recone jy D THU 12 00 AM PAUSE STEREO WARNING co sP Q CSAP TIMER RECORDING o TO START SOON 7 oor HI FI CANCEL COUNT 1 eae Channel and auxiliary input Day and clock time STEREO program indication SAP indication Audio monitor indications O Time counter Index number Tape position Cassette mark Tape speed VCR operation mode Timer warning display E Connections and Plug amp Play Setting EE Check contents Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in Specifications pg 16 FA Situate VCR Place the VCR on a stable horizontal surface Connect VCR to TV RF Connection 1 Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV 2 Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT IN terminal on the rear of the VCR Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the TV s antenna input terminal ow AV Connection improves picture quality during tape playback If your TV is equipped with audio video input connectors 2 Connect an audio video cable between the AUDIO VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio video input connectors on the TV Even if you are using audio video cables to connect your VCR to your TV you must also connect it using the RF cable This will ensure that you can record one show while watching an
30. ization A Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug B Your product may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 2 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company If your product is intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 3 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 4 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against t
31. motion picture some noise might appear on the TV screen Press CHA V on the Remote to eliminate the noise CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Playback Reverse Forward Reverse Reverse slow play motion 2 steps Slow Forward motion search 2 steps 3 steps Reverse search 2 steps When the tape is not running Rewind fast forward Press REW lt lt or FF BP Eject the tape Press STOP EJECT Ml 4 You can also eject the cassette when the VCR is turned off Turn off the VCR Press POWER 0 1 Playback Features Turn on the VCR and TV and select the VCR channel or AV mode Adjusting tracking condition Tracking Adjustment Automatic tracking adjustment Whenever you insert a tape and start playback automatic tracking starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality during playback Manual tracking adjustment If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during playback follow the procedures below On the Remote E Press SP EP to activate manual tracking BA Press CH A V to eliminate the noises Press it briefly for a fine adjustment or press and hold for a coarse adjustment Press SP EP again to reactivate automatic tracking Selecting monitor sound Audio Monitor While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAP sound is recorded press A MONITOR on the Remote Each time you press the button sound changes HI FI Normally s
32. ng in SP mode For Example Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto a 120 minute tape Approximately 110 minutes Approximately 30 minutes NOTES If you have programed the VCR to timer record 2 or more programs do not use this function but change the tape speed manually during timer programing There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the tape speed switches from SP to EP mode on the tape This function is not available during ITR Instant Timer Recording and will not work properly on the following tapes T ST 30 T ST 60 T ST 90 and T ST 120 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 14 Other Functions WE VIDEO STABILIZER ON OFF When this function is set to ON you can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another VCR NOTE To watch recordings with close caption or when you finish viewing a tape set this function to OFF WE BLUE BACK ON OFF When this function is set to ON the TV screen becomes all blue in the following cases When receiving a channel not in use When stopping playback NOTE When you want to receive an unstable channel with poor signals set this function to OFF WE 2ND AUDIO RECORD ON OFF When this function is set to ON If a SAP program is received the SAP audio is recorded on both the normal and Hi Fi tracks The main audio is not recorded If a
33. o change a program press the ESE EL ee appropriate button START Number press PROG TO END key 1 and or 4 STOP Number key 2 and or 5 DATE Number key 3 and or 6 CH 6 DAILY M F Number key 8 WEEKLY Number key 9 and or SP EP when the Program screen on which you want to make changes is shown then press OK or f the overlap is not yet solved the conflicting programs will be shown on the Program check screen Repeat the above steps again DATE CH 12 24 04 10 SP FRI i Other Functions Checking tape position When you change the VCR operation mode from the stop mode to fast forward or rewind mode or when you perform an Index Search or Instant Review the tape position indicator appears The position of I in relation to B Beginning or E End shows you where you are on the tape Set SUPERIMPOSE to ON CF pg 14 iai B JF E COUNT 1 23 45 Each time you press DISPLAY the display panel Changing display information shows the channel number and the clock time ey alternatively You can change display in the stop recording or during rewind fast forward are When SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON pg 14 and DISPLAY on the Remote is pressed time counter will appear on the TV screen To reset the time counter press C RESET on the Remote Timer warning display
34. of host channel D S T mode and time zone will be reset to AUTO after a power failure occurs Setting clock manually Manual Clock Set First follow steps fl to A in Preparations pg 7 then go to the following steps ET Set time date and year CLOCK SET Press AV until the desired time appears Wha DATE YEAR then press OK or gt Set the date and year aUTOCL6Ck ON in the same way D S T Holding AV changes the time in 30 ee PRESS a v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END HOSTCH AUTO CATV T AUTO minute intervals or changes the date in 15 day intervals FA Select D S T mode CLOCK SET ae TIME DATE YEAR Press OK or gt to move the highlight bar to a 1266 a D S T then press AV to select the AUTO CLOCK OFF desired setting DST ONG ON Adjustment will be made by the EEE built in clock itself PRESS MENU TO END OFF Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you EJ Start clock Press MENU and normal screen appears To make corrections any time during the process Press OK or gt repeatedly until the item you want to change blinks then press AV The clock set manually will be lost after a power failure occurs e Tuner Setting Turn on the VCR and TV and select the VCR channel or AV mode Setting channels automatically Auto Channel Set Perform Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug amp Play setting EE Ac
35. other Antenna or cable A Coaxial cable S Flat feeder Matching transformer not supplied AC power cord Back of VCR AC outlet To audio video input connectors Audio video cable not supplied TV To 75 Q terminal RF cable supplied Depending on m of matching transformer it can not be connected to ANT IN terminal when connecting Audio Video cable to AUDIO VIDEO OUT connectors Connect the antenna VCR and TV as shown in the illustration E1 Perform Plug amp Play setup Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet Do not turn on the VCR The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically The time and date can be set automatically by the clock setting data transmitted from one of the regular TV broadcast channels We call this TV channel the host channel and it is a PBS channel in your area ATTENTION If you use a cable box Plug amp Play will not function set the clock and tuner channels separately I pg 7 8 X YY During Initial Auto Clock Set Aut blinks During Auto Channel Set The channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set During VCR Channel Set Channel No 3 blinks Press POWER to turn on the VCR Press CHA V on the Remote to select CH 3 4 or off then press OK Inserting a cassette during VCR channel set will cause the VCR to turn on automatically and VCR channel set fails So you ha
36. the VCR for more than 5 seconds CH3 appears on the display panel Press CHA V on the Remote to select CH3 CH4 or CH OFF then press OK The VCR channel is preset to CH3 Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area The VCR channel will be reset to CH3 after a power failure occurs EJ Final preparation for use Turn on the TV Select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV You can now perform basic playback or basic recording If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF connection gt pg 6 press TV VCR on the Remote so that the VCR mode indicator lights on the display panel RO a Initial Settings Language Setting The default setting is ENGLISH Turn on the VCR and TV and select the VCR channel or AV mode EE Access Main Menu screen then MAIN MENU Initial Set screen FUNCTION SET Press MENU on the Remote Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK or gt PRESS 4 7 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END FA Select language INITIAL SET This VCR offers you the language choice to CLOCK set view menus and some messages in English Spanish or French Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to LANGUAGE then press OK or gt repeatedly until the desired language is selected Press MENU to return to normal screen Language selection will be res
37. ure appears and the VCR does not perform any picture adjustments EDIT Minimizes picture degradation during editing recording and playback SOFT Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes containing much noise SHARP Clearer sharper edged picture when viewing images with much flat same colored surfaces such as cartoons NOTE Select EDIT when you are editing tapes After you finish editing the tapes select back to the mode of your choice WE AUTO TIMER ON OFF When this function is set to ON The timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode When this function is set to OFF You have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode Mi SUPERIMPOSE ON OFF When this function is set to ON various VCR status information on screen display appears on the screen NOTE When you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing a tape be sure to set this function to OFF otherwise the VCR status information on screen display will be recorded on the edited tape WE AUTO SP EP TIMER ON OFF When this function is set to ON the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire program while timer recordi
38. ve to perform VCR channel set manually Press STOP EJECT button on the VCR to eject the tape Then do step U in Set VCR channel below If a cassette is already in during VCR channel set and you press the STOP EJECT button on the VCR the VCR will turn on eject the tape and turn off In this case VCR channel set will continue Perform step M L2 above Plug amp Play Completed Cg The received channel number is displayed To check the time press the DISPLAY button on the Remote or turn off the VCR M N What to do if Plug amp Play setting failed If an incorrect time is displayed on the display panel perform the Semi Auto Clock Set F pg 8 or Manual Clock Set C pg 8 procedure f appears on the display panel ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly If Plug amp Play setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected correctly perform Manual Clock Set lt pg 8 and Auto Channel Set C pg 8 or Manual Channel Set CF pg 8 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Connections and Plug amp Play Setting EJ Set VCR channel The VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch the picture from the VCR on the TV when only using the RF connection To reset the VCR channel perform the following steps Press POWER to turn off the VCR then press STOP EJECT E 4 on
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