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JVC HR-VP638U Instructions Manual

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JVC
VIDEO CASSE'I-FE RECORDER
HR-VP638U
Changer
INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer
Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the rear of cabinet. Retain
this information for future reference.
Model No,
HR-VP638U/U(C)
Serial No.
PU30425-1830-1

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  • Page 1 VIDEO CASSE'I-FE RECORDER HR-VP638U Changer For Customer Use: INSTRUCTIONS Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No, HR-VP638U/U(C) Serial No. PU30425-1830-1...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR. Failure to heed the following...

  • Page 3: Important Product Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT PRODUCT 5. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it SAFETY I NSTRUCTIONS from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. • Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed, Electrical energy can perform many useful functions.
  • Page 4 SERVICING 1. Accessories 1. Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked To avoid personal injury: change in performance and you are unable to restore normal • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, operation by following...
  • Page 5 Situate And Connect Controller ...... 15 Set Cable Box Output Channel ....... 16 TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ..... 49 Set Cable Box Brand ........Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control ..50 VCR Plus+ Setup ........Control Two JVC VCRs ........IMPLE PLAYBACK TROUBLESHOOTING RECORDING Simple Playback ........

  • Page 6: Basic Connections

    CHECK CONTENTS Basic Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in "SPECIFICATIONS" (_ pg. 56). Connections SITUATE VCR Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface. Antenna or Cable CONNECT VCR TO TV Coaxial Cabl_L The connection method you use depends on the type of Flat Feeder TV you have.

  • Page 7: Dual Quick Set

    Dual Quick Set sets the clock and tuner channels automatically Dual Quick Set when power is first connected to the VCR. The antenna cable must be connected for dual quick set. The time and date can be set automatically from clock setting data that is transmitted by one of the regular TV broadcast channels.

  • Page 8: Turn On Thevcr

    This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in Language English, Spanish or French (not including messages superimposed on the TV picture when the OSD button is pressed). Select the desired language using this procedure. The default setting "ENGLISH".

  • Page 9: Clock

    Perform clock setting enly if the clock has not been set correctly Clock by Dual Quick Set. Access the Override Auto Clock Set screen to choose the Auto, Semi-Auto or Manual clock setting procedure. Each procedure starts from step 5. *Auto need only be selected if Semi-Auto or Manual had previously been selected.

  • Page 10: Select Mode

    Semi-Auto SELECTMODE At the Override Auto OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET Clock Set screen, place the arrow next to "SEMI- AUTO CLOCK SET AUTO CLOCK SET" by _SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL CLOCK SET pressing CHAr SHUTTLE PLUS AV, then press OK. PRESS (,k,v), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END...

  • Page 11: Make Corrections

    SELECT D.S.T.MODE You have three choices: adjustment to your VCR's "-_AUTO clock will be made according to the incoming signal from the host a-Select "AUTO" and D.S.T. SELECT channel. " TO SELECT PRESS (A,v) b-Select "ON" and the PRESS (MENU) TO adjustment will be made based on the clock itself.

  • Page 12: Tuner

    Set Receivable Channels Tuner TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. If watching on channel 3 or 4, press TV/ VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel. ACCESSMAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary.
  • Page 13 PERFORMAUTO CHANNEL Place the arrow next to AUTOCHANNEL S ET "AUTO CHANNEL SET" by pressing CHAr ('IV) 2 ADD SHUTTLE PLUS AV, then press OK. Receivable SCANNING ... channels in your area are automatically assigned to the CHAr buttons, and PRESS (MENU) TO END non-receivable channels are skipped.

  • Page 14: Add Or Delete A Channel

    Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner procedure on page 12. • To add a channel, go to step 2. • To delete a channel, skip to step 4. ACCESS AFC SCREEN Place the arrow next to "AFC"...

  • Page 15: Tuner And Cable Box Controller

    This procedure is required if you receive your TV channels Tuner And through a cable box (descrambler). The Cable Box Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch cable box channels, allowing you to timer-record programs from various cable stations. The Cable Box Controller is effective for recording Cable Box shows that have been programmed using VCR Plus+ g:_"...

  • Page 16: Set Cable Box Output Channel

    Set Cable Box Output Channel TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. If: watching channel 3 or 4, press TV/ VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel. ACCESSMAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary.
  • Page 17 SELECT CABLEBOX OUTPUTCHANNEL Your selection depends on CABLE BOX OUTPUT how your cable box is _OFF ON CH2 connected to your VCR. ON CH3 ON CH4 If your cable box is ON CH5 connected to your VCR ON CH6 ON UNE using an RF connection...
  • Page 18 VIDTER • If you are unable to set the Cable Box Controller, please VIEWSTAR 30, 31,32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. ZENITH 11, 12, 60, 61...

  • Page 19: Vcr Plus+ Setup

    The VCR Plus+ timer programming system eliminates the need VCR Plus+ to input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the timer record function. Simply key in the PlusCode number for the TV program you wish to record (found in most TV listings) and the VCR's timer is automatically programmed.
  • Page 20 ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN Press CHAr SHUTTLE MAIN MENU PLUS to place PROGRAM SET arrow next to "CUSTOM FUNCTION SET SET", then press TUNER SET _CUSTOM AUTO PICTURE PRESS (,k,_'), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END ACCESSVCR PLUS+SET-UP SCREEN Press CHAr or SHUTTLE CUSTOM SET PLUS Av to place the...
  • Page 21 INPUTRECEIVING CHANNEL NUMBER Press CH.v, SHUTTLE PLUS _.v or the appropriate NUMBER keys to input the number of the channel on which the Guide Channel's broadcasts are received. Then press OK. • If there is more than one mismatch, repeat steps 6 and 7 for each instance.

  • Page 22: Simple Playback

    LOAD A CASSEI-iE Simple 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. Don't apply too much Playback pressure when inserting. •...

  • Page 23: Simple Recording

    LOAD A CASSEriE Simple Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette. Recording SELECTRECORDING CHANNEL PressCHAr. Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys, then press ENTER. (The channel changes after a few secondswhether you press ENTER or not.) SETTAPESPEED Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.

  • Page 24: Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

    Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder's controls or the remote control. Playback NOTE: Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the following procedures. Still Still Picture/Frame-By- Frame Playback PAUSEDURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jilter, use the CH •...

  • Page 25: Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Play

    Variable-Speed Search/ Reverse Play ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse variable-speed search (refer to the illustration on page 24). During playback, press SHUTTLE PLUS _ or I_I,,.I.

  • Page 26: Manual Tracking

    Manual Tracking Once playback begins, the VCR's automatic tracking function is engaged. If noise appears in the picture, you can override this and make the adjustment manually. ENGAGE MANUAL TRACKING MODE During playback, press the CHAr buttons on the VCR's front panel simultaneously to cancel the automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking adjust.

  • Page 27: Select The Soundtrack

    Select The Soundtrack Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together. ACCESSMAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stop mode. • If the VCR Plus+ screen appears press MENU again. ACCESS [:UNCTION SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION...

  • Page 28: Superimpose

    Superimpose This function, switchable between ON and OFF, determines whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. ACCESSFUNCTION SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CHAr or SHUTTLE PLUS ,AV, then press OK.

  • Page 29: Start Search

    Skip Search SKIPOVER UNWANTED SECTIONS Press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 4 times during playback. Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback. Normal playback resumes automatically. NOTE: To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press PLAY. Repeat Playback STARTREPEAT Press and hold PLAY (until "PLAY"...

  • Page 30: Instant Review

    Instant ReView At the press of a button, you can power up your VCR, rewind tape and begin viewing the most recent timer-recorded program. ACTIVATEINSTANTREVIEW After ensuring that the VCR is off and the Timer mode is disengaged, press REVIEW. •...

  • Page 31: Tape Position Indicator

    REW. AV COMPU LINK Playback Your VCR is compatible with JVC's AV COMPU LINK components, including amplifiers (or receivers) and televisions. AV COMPU LINK provides one touch control of the audio and video compo- C.MEMORY nents that are linked via their AV COMPU LINK connectors.
  • Page 32 Linked components are turned on, and the TV set to its VIDEO mode, automatically! NOTE: Connection varies depending on the b/pe of JVC TV you have. PAUSE/SPECIAL VIDEO Please refer to the TV's instruction manual when making this FUNCTION connection.

  • Page 33: Auto Picture

    Your VCR is equipped with the Auto Picture feature, which Auto Picture checks the condition of the tape and compensates accordingly, giving you the best-possible playback picture every time. The default setting is "ON". Preparation TURN ON THEVCR Press POWER. If watching channel 3 or 4, press IV/ VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode.

  • Page 34: Recording

    Record One Program While Recording Watching Another ENGAGE TV MODE During recording... • Press1-V/VIDEO. The VCR's VIDEO indicator goes out. (If you are using the RF connection (_c_" p g. 6). to view the output from your VCR, the TV broadcast being recorded disappears.) •...

  • Page 35: Stereo And Sap (Second Audio Program)

    Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) Your VCR's built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi- channel TV Sound broadcasts. • The ST indicator on the front display panel lights during stereo broadcast reception, and SAP lights during SAP program reception. •...

  • Page 36: Vcr Plus+ Timer Programming

    LOAD A CASSETTE VCR Plus+ Make sure the record safety tab is present. • The VCR's power comes on automatically. Timer • If you're watching on channel 3 or 4, press TV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel.
  • Page 37 CHECK/CORRECTINPUT DATA If the data is correct as it is, go to step 7. If not, press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS 141_11_1 until the item you want to change begins to blink. Then press the appropriate NUMBER keys, CHAw or SHUTTLE PLUS to obtain the desired setting.

  • Page 38: Instant Timer Recording (Itr)

    This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the VCR off after Instant Timer recording is finished. STARTRECORDING Recording Press REC. (ITR) ENGAGE ITRMODE Press REC again. ITR blinks and 0:30 appears on the front display panel.
  • Page 39 SET PROGRAM INFORMATION Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date, start!stop time and channel number. Press CHAr SHUTTLE PLUS Ay to set AM/PM and tape speed. Press OK after AM/PM, channel number and tape speed settings. The next setting that can be set begins flashing.

  • Page 40: Check And Cancel Programs

    Check And Cancel Programs DISENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER, then press POWER. ACCESSMAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. ACCESSPROGRAMSET SCREEN PressCHJ, V or SHUTTLE PLUS AV to place the arrow POWER next to "PROGRAM SET", then press OK. CHECK PROGRAM INFOR- MATION Press CH..

  • Page 41: Auto Timer

    Auto Timer When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR's power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the VCR is powered back on. ACCESSMAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary.

  • Page 42: Edit From A Camcorder

    Connect an AV cable between the camcorder's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR's VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors. • When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling your VCR. Recorder You r VC R The mini-plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini-plug to...

  • Page 43: Start Recorder

    ACCESSAUX INPUTSCREEN Press CHAr or SHUTTLE PLUS AV to place the arrow next to "AUX INPUT", then press OK. SELECTINPUT If you are connecting the ._,lX INPUT AV cable to the AV connectors on the front of --_PRONT the VCR, place the arrow REAR next to "FRONT"...

  • Page 44: Make Connections

    You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder. Edit To Or MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable between the player's VIDEO OUT From Another and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder's VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors. •...

  • Page 45: Assemble Editing

    Assemble Editing adds one recorded scene to another in Assemble succession. To use your VCR as the r(_order ... LOAD CASSEI-IES Editing Insert the original cassette in the player, and the recording cassette in the recorder. SETTAPESPEED Set to "St_ or "EP" by pressing the SP/EP button on the remote control.

  • Page 46: Insert Editing

    Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are Insert Editing replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the audio dubbing function simultaneously.
  • Page 47 ENGAGE INSERTEDITING Press INSERT. • Your VCR enters the Insert-Pause mode. (REC, PLAY and PAUSE light up on the front display panel.) • The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input signal you are going to record. START EDITING Load the source cassette and play back...

  • Page 48: Audio Dubbing

    Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Use your VCR as the Audio Dubbing recorder. Normal audio track OIJ-_ Pre-recorded tape track Audio-dubbed tape MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an audio component to the AUDIO IN L + R connectors on the VCR's front...

  • Page 49: Tv Multi-Brand Remote Control

    TV Multi-Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVC remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs listed below. TURN ON THEIV NUMBER Turn the power on using the TV's remote control.

  • Page 50: Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control

    Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands of cable boxes listed below. Some cable box brands have more than one code. If your cable box does not function with a specified code, try other codes. TURN ON THECABLEBOX NUMBER Turn the power on using the cable box's remote control.

  • Page 51: Control Two Jvc Vcrs

    Control Two JVC VCRs The supplied remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs independently using the A/B CODE switch. You can set POWER this VCR so it responds to remote commands only when the switch is set to B, and another VCR so it respondsto commands A/B CODE when the switch is set to A.

  • Page 52: Power

    The heads must be cleaned. Consult 4. The playback picture is blurred or • rhe video heads may be dirty. interrupted, even though TV your JVC dealer (0:2"pg. 60). broadcasts are clear. Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI" 5. The Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be •...

  • Page 53: Timer Recording

    • There's no cassette loaded. Insert a cassette. 1. Recording won't start. • The loaded cassette has had its Remove the cassette and cover the record safety tab removed. hole with adhesive tape, or load a cassette on which the record safety tab is intact.
  • Page 54 8. Timer recording begins as sched- • Even though you don't use an uled, but the channel is always external Cable Box, "CABLE BOX pg. 16). et "CABLE BOX OUTPUT" to "OFF" OUTPUT" is set to "ON". incorrect. • The receivable stations in the new area 9.

  • Page 55: Recording

    PLAYBACK RECORDING Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end during playback or search? of the recording before the pause is overlapped A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.

  • Page 56: Specifications

    GENERAL TIMER AC 120 V_, 60 Hz Clock reference Power requirement : Quartz Power consumption Program capacity : 1-year programmable timer/ Temperatu re 8 programs 5°C to 40°C (41°F to I04°F) Operating Memory backup time : Approx. 10 min. Storage -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to140°F) Operating...

  • Page 57: List Of Terms

    List Of Terms This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names. The first page on which the term appears is listed. Most terms appear more than once in the instruction manual. LanguageSelection ............8 A/B Code ..............

  • Page 58: Front View

    FRONT VIEW O Power ON/OFF Button (_" pg. 8) • Audio Input Connector JR] (_ pg. 42) Channel Buttons (_ pg. 8) O Menu Button (0:_ pg. 8) O OK Button (_ pg. 8) _) Instant REVIEW Button (_c:_pg. 30) (D Remote Control Sensor O Cassette Loading...

  • Page 59: Front Display Panel

    FRONT DISPLAY PANEL O Clock Display pg. 7) O Audio Level Meter Channel Display ["AU" for AUX mode] O Timer Mode Indicator pg. 37) pg. 7) O Instant Timer Recording Indicator pg. 38) Counter Display pg. 22) O Video Mode Indicator pg.
  • Page 60 Don't service it yourself. If you ship the product... CAUTION Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength. Enclose, with the unit, a letter stating the Toprevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. No user problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt serviceable parts inside.

  • Page 61: Limited Warranty

    OF PUERTO RICO. WHAT WE WILL DO: It this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers.
  • Page 62 COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP. 41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, NJ. 07407 Printed in Malaysia COPYRIGHT © 1996 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0596HOV*UN*PJ...

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