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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-DD740U
TV, CABLE / DBS operation – Press and hold
TV CABLE/DBS button, then press POWER,
CH 5/∞, TV/VCR, 0 – 9, ENTER
TV
CABLE/DBS
A/B
POWER
TV/VCR
1
2
3
MBR SET
4
5
6
7
8
9
DISPLAY
DAILY
WEEKLY
0
TIMER
ENTER
AUX
SP/EP
OSD
CANCEL C.MEMORY
C.RESET/CH.SKIP
ADD
TV
CH
SKIP SEARCH
VOL
1
3
¡
REW
PLAY
FF
¶
7
8
REC
STOP
PAUSE
MENU
4
¢
POWER
OK
MENU
CH
VIDEO (MONO) L – AUDIO – R
OK
SP
AM
V C R
PM
TIMER
H
M
INSTRUCTIONS
PLAY
¢
¢
REC
STOP/EJECT
q
SP/ EP
PAUSE
ST
R E C
REW
FF
SAP
PLAY
2
2
S
M
PAUSE
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which is located on the
rear of cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LPT0002-014A
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- Page 1 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-DD740U TV, CABLE / DBS operation – Press and hold TV CABLE/DBS button, then press POWER, CH 5/∞, TV/VCR, 0 – 9, ENTER CABLE/DBS POWER TV/VCR MBR SET DISPLAY DAILY WEEKLY TIMER ENTER SP/EP CANCEL C.MEMORY C.RESET/CH.SKIP SKIP SEARCH ¡...
- 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. CAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
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. - Page 4 BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR ..please read the sections/literature listed below. ”Cautions” on page 2 ”Important Products Safety Instructions” on the previous pages...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Edit To Or From Another VCR ... 50 PECIAL FEATURES TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 51 Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 52 DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 53 Control Two JVC VCRs ... 54 ROUBLESHOOTING Power ... 55 Tape Transport ... 55 Playback ... 55 Recording ... -
Page 6: Basic Connections
If RF connection to TV is used, when switching from VCR to TV mode and from TV to VCR it may be necessary to issue a CH UP and then CH DOWN on TV to obtain a good quality picture. -
Page 7: Plug & Play
If you perform Plug & Play successfully, D.S.T. will be set to “AUTO”. At the D.S.T. adjustment time ( VCR's power must be off and your cable box must be set to the host PBS channel in your area for the D.S.T. adjustment to take place. -
Page 8: Language
Language Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). ¶ MENU This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in English, Spanish or French (not including messages superimposed on the TV picture). Select the desired language using this procedure. -
Page 9: Clock
Clock Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). ¶ MENU Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play function. Access the Override Auto Clock Set screen to choose the Auto, Semi-Auto or Manual clock setting procedure. -
Page 10: Semi-Auto
NOTES: For cable box users: Select "AUTO" or the channel on your VCR that receives the cable box channels, and set the cable box to the PBS channel. There are some PBS channels that do not transmit clock setting data. -
Page 11: Manual
(arrow) to "AUTO CLOCK SET" by pressing CH VCR. Do not power it on again until the clock has been adjusted. After the clock is set it will be automatically adjusted on the hour except at 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM. -
Page 12: Tuner
Tuner Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). ¶ MENU Set Receivable Channels ¢ ¢ POWER ¡ ¢ TIME SCAN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. - Page 13 ¢ MENU INFORMATION The VCR detects the band (TV or CATV) and selects the correct band automatically during Auto Channel Set. If necessary, you can check the setting at the Band screen after Auto Channel Set has set the channels.
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Page 14: Add Or Delete A Channel
CH.SKIP ¶ MENU Add Or Delete A Channel ¢ ¢ NUMBER ¡ ¢ TIME SCAN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) 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. -
Page 15: Cable Box Control
Cable Box Control Suggested Location Place the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR's Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the cable box’s remote sensor. Attention: The Controller can also control a DBS receiver. If both a cable... -
Page 16: Set Cable Box Output Channel
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). ¶ MENU Set Cable Box Output Channel TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. ¢... -
Page 17: Set Cable Box Brand
For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Control- ler, please contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. CABLE BOX BRAND LIST BRAND... -
Page 18: Vcr Plus+ Setup
If the numbers are different, and you want to be able to timer record programs from those stations, you have to inform the VCR of the mismatch. Go to step 1. If you will not want to timer POWER record from those stations, you can go directly to “VCR Plus+ Timer Programming”... - Page 19 GUIDE CH : 6 VCR CH PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9) OR (5∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END You can now use VCR Plus+ for quick and simple timer programming ( INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL NUMBER Press CH5 ∞ , TIME (Ex.) If WNJU(Ind.) is...
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Page 20: Dbs Receiver Control
DBS Receiver Control Suggested Location Place the DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR's Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the DBS receiver's remote sensor. Attention: The Controller can also control a cable box. If both a DBS... -
Page 21: Set Dbs Receiver Output Channel
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). ¶ MENU Set DBS Receiver Output Channel ¢ ¢ POWER ¡ ¢ TIME SCAN TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. Set the VCR to the channel (3 or 4 or AU) on which the signals from the DBS receiver are received. -
Page 22: Set Dbs Receiver Brand
DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording. For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Control- ler, please contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. Set DBS Receiver Brand ¢... -
Page 23: Imple Playback And Recording
SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Simple Playback Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). REW (Rewind) ¶ ¢ ¢ Usable cassettes Full-Size VHS T-30 (ST-30**) T-60 (ST-60**) T-90 T-120 (ST-120**) T-160 (ST-160**) ST-210**... -
Page 24: Simple Recording
Simple Recording Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). TV/VCR ENTER PLAY ¶ SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) ¢ ¢ NUMBER SP/EP Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab. -
Page 25: Features
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES Playback Features TIME SCAN ™/£ PAUSE ¶ High-Speed Search ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still, press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search. The search speed is 7 times normal playback speed with SP recordings, and 21 times normal with EP recordings. -
Page 26: Manual Tracking
Pause. Manual tracking is possible during hands-free slow-motion. ¡ During hands-free slow-motion playback, simply press CH5 or ∞ on the VCR's front panel or remote to adjust tracking. ¢ Tape Position Indicator The Tape position indicator appears... -
Page 27: Video Stabilizer
By activating the Video Stabilizer you can correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable EP recordings that were made on another VCR. When this function is set to "ON", vertical vibration will be automatically corrected. *The default setting is "OFF". -
Page 28: Superimpose
RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode, on the screen. Press OSD again to clear the display. The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing. Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) mode When the channel is changed, the new... -
Page 29: Select The Soundtrack
If RF connection is used for TV, even if Hi-Fi audio monitor is selected the sound will be mono and will be reproduced in both loudspeakers. Select The Soundtrack Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together. ¢ ¢... -
Page 30: Index Search
An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is paused and then resumed. Instant ReView At the press of a button, you can power up your VCR, rewind the tape and begin viewing the most recent timer-recorded program. ¡... -
Page 31: Repeat Playback
C.RESET ¶ STOP Next-Function Memory The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding. * Before continuing, ensure that the VCR is in stop mode. a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind . . . -
Page 32: Av Compu Link Playback
MENU PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) 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- nents that are linked via their AV COMPU LINK connectors. - Page 33 (VCR ONLY) AV COMPU LINK Television ¢ ¢ ¡ NOTE: Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. Please refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this ¢ connection. TIME SCAN Your VCR ENABLE AV COMPU LINK PLAYBACK Press CH5 ∞...
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Page 34: Auto Picture
Auto Picture Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). ¶ MENU PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Auto Picture compensates for variations in tape characteristics to ensure the best possible playback picture. It checks and compensates for the condition of the tape at the beginning of automatic tracking when playback is selected. -
Page 35: Playback
¶ ¢ Playback When Auto Picture is activated the VCR will assess the quality of the tape the first time it is played back after the cassette is loaded. To play a tape first perform steps 1 and 2 on page 23 ("Simple Playback"). -
Page 36: Timescan
TimeScan ¶ PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Your VCR is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScan allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in the forward and reverse search modes. Audio will be played back at normal speed during any of the TimeScan modes ( TimeScan allows you to view a program in search mode while listening to the audio. -
Page 37: Skip Search
TimeScan Names of special-effects playback Search Speed -7x -5x Audio is output. Audio output * Still mode cannot be engaged using the TIME SCAN button. The speed is shown in the upper right corner of the TV screen for approx. 5 seconds. The TimeScan search speed is the same for SP and EP recordings. -
Page 38: Timescan Audio
¶ MENU PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) TimeScan Audio The audio output can be set ON/OFF during TimeScan. Select ON/OFF as required. *The default setting is "ON". ¢ ¢ ¡ ¢ TIME SCAN ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET"... -
Page 39: Recording Features
During recording, press OSD at any time to see the elapsed time. All indications corresponding to the current status of the VCR are displayed for 5 seconds. The counter display remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time. Press OSD again to remove the display. -
Page 40: Stereo And Sap (Second Audio Program)
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) 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 ¢... -
Page 41: Timer Recording
¢ time by 30 minutes. NOTES: You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR's front panel. After you set the ITR time, the previous display reappears. To check the remaining time, press REC once during record-... -
Page 42: Vcr Plus+ Timer Programming
VCR Plus+ Timer Programming Before VCR Plus+ Timer programming, see "VCR Plus+ Setup" on page 18. Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). NUMBER "8" CANCEL ¶ MENU Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automati- cally record a program which will be broadcast at some future time. - Page 43 NOTES: To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER again. Pressing once more re-engages it. In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory backup keeps your selections for approximately 10 minutes. When timer-recording cable channels received through a Cable Box, be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON.
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Page 44: On-Screen Timer Programming
On-Screen Timer Programming Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). ¶ MENU EXAMPLE If you program the VCR to timer record a show on December 24 on channel 40 from 12:00 noon... - Page 45 TV : To timer-record a regular TV program received on the VCR. b- CATV : To timer-record a cable TV program received on the VCR, or through a cable box (unless "CABLE BOX OUTPUT" is set to "OFF" c- DBS : To timer-record a satellite program received through a DBS receiver.
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Page 46: Check And Cancel Programs
TIMER CANCEL ¶ MENU Check And Cancel Programs ¢ ¢ POWER To Cancel A Program . . . ¡ ¢ TIME SCAN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) DISENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER, then press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN Press CH 5 ∞... -
Page 47: Auto Timer
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. NOTE: For safety, when AUTO TIMER is set to “OFF”, all other VCR functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To disengage the timer, press TIMER. pg. 42) pg. -
Page 48: Diting
(supplied) VIDEO Camcorder AUDIO OUT EDIT Player NUMBER "0" ¶ MENU You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the recorder. Your VCR ¢ ¢ ¡ ¢ TIME SCAN MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable between the camcorder’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR’s... - Page 49 OFF before pressing play. START RECORDER Set your VCR to its record mode. If you are using a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder, it can put the recorder automatically into Record mode. (Refer to camcorder's instruction manual.)
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Page 50: Edit To Or From Another Vcr
Edit To Or From Another VIDEO OUT Player VIDEO IN Recorder ¶ You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder. Your VCR AUDIO OUT Audio/Video cable (supplied) AUDIO IN Another VCR NOTE: If you use an auxiliary input to connect a cable box or DBS receiver make sure that the correct input ("FRONT"... -
Page 51: Special Features
Press in succession down 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. *The default setting is JVC code 01. POWER NUMBER ¡... -
Page 52: 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. -
Page 53: Dbs Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control
¶ STOP ¢ DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands of DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers listed below. TURN ON THE DBS RECEIVER POWER Turn the power on using the DBS receiver's remote control. -
Page 54: Control Two Jvc Vcrs
NUMBER "1" ¶ Control Two JVC VCRs The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs independently; one set to respond to your remote control's A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals. The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals. -
Page 55: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair. POWER SYMPTOM 1. -
Page 56: Recording
POSSIBLE CAUSE There’s no cassette loaded. The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed. The VCR has been set to its AUX mode by mistake. The VCRs or the camcorder and the VCR have been incorrectly con- nected. -
Page 57: Other Problems
This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction. If the VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the power cord from the AC supply. Wait for a while and then plug the power back in. -
Page 58: Playback
Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode? A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads. -
Page 59: List Of Terms
Tape Position Indicator ... 26 Tape Speed Setting ...24 TimeScan ...36 Time Zone Selection ... 11 Tuner Setting ...12 Variable-Speed Search ... 36 VCR Plus+ ...18 VCR Plus+ Timer Programming ... 42 VCR Plus+ Timer Recording ... 42 Video Stabilizer ...27... -
Page 60: Front View
FRONT VIEW POWER MENU VIDEO (MONO) L – AUDIO – R 1 MENU Button ( pg. 8) 2 Power On/Off Button ( 3 Channel [CH] 5 ∞ Button ( 4 OK Button ( pg. 8) 5 Cassette Loading Slot 6 Record [REC] Button ( 7 TIME SCAN Button ( pg. -
Page 61: Rear View
5 PAUSE/SPECIAL FUNCTION Connector Remote PAUSE Connector ( AV COMPU-LINK Connector ( FRONT DISPLAY PANEL V C R TIMER 1 VCR Mode Indicator ( pg. 39) 2 Tape Speed Indicators ( pg. 24) 3 AM/PM Indicators ( pg. 7) 4 Clock Display ( pg. -
Page 62: Remote Control
23) pg. 25) pg. 8, 36) How To Use The remote control can operate most of your VCR's functions. Point the remote control toward the sensor window. Press the appropriate operation button. The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m. -
Page 63: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V` , 60 Hz Power consumption : 21 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F) Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (W x H x D) : 400 x 94 x 340 mm (15-3/4"... -
Page 64: For Servicing (Only In U.s.a.)
Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products. -
Page 65: Arranty (Only In U.s.a.)
WHAT WE WILL DO: If 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. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. - Page 66 MEMO...
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- Page 68 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP. 41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N.J. 07407 JVC CANADA INC. 21 Finchdene Square, Scarborough Ontario M1X 1A7 Printed in Malaysia U/U(C) COPYRIGHT © 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0597HOV...