AC outlet. Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user's authority to operate the equipment. The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
HR-IP820U-EN-1 97.5.20 5:24 PM Table Of Contents There are two instruction manuals for the HR-IP820U— This one for the HR-IP820U VCR functions The other one for the HR-IP820U INDEX Plus+ system Please refer to both manuals when operating the HR-IP820U.
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HR-IP820U-EN-1 97.5.20 5:24 PM Getting To Know Your VCR Front Panel To open the front cover, push the left upper end where labelled "PUSH-OPEN". POWER Button R.A.EDIT START MENU/CH/SET/ Button SELECT p. 7 Instant ReView Button p. 20 SELECT POWER MENU –...
To operate VCR: Simply set the VCR switch toVCR. To operate TV: Set the VCR switch to the left and set the TV/CABLE switch toTV. To operate Cable Box: Set the VCR switch to the left and set the TV/CABLE switch to CABLE. p. 31.
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Whenever the VCR is turned off, the FDP's brightness is automatically dimmed. * Channel is not displayed during playback. On-Screen Mode Superimpose The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing. Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) mode When the channel is changed, the new channel is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds.
You can set the clock, tuner, timer, and other functions using the on-screen menu. For this, the MENU, SET+/– and SELECT buttons on the VCR or remote control are used. See the instructions on the following pages for the way to use each menu.
97.5.20 5:25 PM Setting Up Your VCR Making the right connections It's essential that your VCR be properly hooked up for proper results. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VCR OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED. RECORDER-TO-TV CONNECTION...
Setting your VCR's clock Since your VCR bases all of its timer recording start and stop "decisions" on the time kept by its built-in clock, accurate setting of this clock is crucial for proper timer-recording results. *When scanning the host station, the clock is automatically set (refer to page 6 of the INDEX Plus+ manual).
DEPENDING ON YOUR CABLE BOX. TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. If watching on channel 3 or 4, press TV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. The VCR's VIDEO indicator will light. ACCESS THE ON-SCREEN MENU Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen.
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To add a "skipped" channel to your VCR's tuner Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen. If the VCR Plus+ screen appears press MENU again. Press SET to move the cursor to "TUNER SET", and then press SELECT. Digit keys Press SET to move the cursor to "AFC", and then press SELECT.
Follow these steps if you use an external Cable Box (descrambler) to receive cable stations. When properly set-up, the Multi-System Cable Box Controller will automatically switch channels on your Cable Box so you can timer-record two or more cable TV stations. It works for Cable TV shows that have been programmed using VCR Plus+ ( Suggested Locations Attach to top of VCR with Controller's transmitter pointed towards Cable Box's remote sensor window.
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Page 13 TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. If watching on channel 3 or 4, press TV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. The VCR's VIDEO indicator will light. SET TO CABLE BOX'S OUTPUT CHANNEL Press MENU until the Main Menu appears ( 7–9...
For this type of cable box, turn it on and select the channel you want to record before the timer recording is programmed to start. If you are unable to set the cable box controller please contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722.
Depending on the broadcast stations that are receivable in your area, or the cable stations offered by your cable supplier, you may have to make certain changes in your VCR's "Guide Channel Set" menu to get proper results. Please read on and find out what you need (and don't need) to do.
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SELECT. If there are other GUIDE CH numbers which don't match with the VCR CH numbers, input the changes by repeating steps 4 – 5. If you use an external Cable Box . . . Press SET or the Digit keys to input the channel number your Cable Box receives the station on, and then press SELECT.
HR-IP820U-EN-1 97.5.20 5:25 PM Playback The easiest, most basic operation possible with your VCR is tape playback. Previously-recorded signals on a video tape are read by your VCR and displayed on your TV just like a TV program. POWER ON;...
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Press PAUSE to view a still picture. If there is vertical picture jitter, press CH – or + (on the VCR or remote control) to make the picture more stable. To advance the picture frame by frame, press PAUSE again.
Release the Shuttle for a still picture. For fast-foward with a visible picture, turn the VCR's Shuttle all the way to the right and release it within 1 second. Turn the outer ring (Shuttle) to the left for reverse slow...
MARK Page 20 Instant ReView Simply by pressing a single button, the VCR power comes on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last recording. This makes it easier to "review" the program you have timer-recorded. When the VCR power is off: Press REVIEW.
To cancel the Counter Memory mode, press C. MEMORY. Next-Function Memory C.RESET You can "tell" the VCR what to do immediately after rewinding. During Stop: For automatic start of playback after the tape is rewound... Press REW. Press PLAY within 2 seconds.
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(VCR ONLY) Page 22 To 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 Digit key 2 signals.
HR-IP820U-EN-2 97.5.20 5:32 PM Recording TV signals being received by the VCR's built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. This is realtime video recording. POWER ON; SELECT CHANNEL 3 OR 4 (OR AV MODE) – TV/VIDEO ENTER/ Page 23 LOAD A CASSETTE Insert a cassette with the safety tab present.
After the off-time is set, the display returns to the previously displayed mode (counter, channel or clock). You can check the time remaining before the VCR shuts off by pressing REC once; the remaining time is displayed for 5 seconds. (Pressing REC more than once will extend the SELECT record time.)
Page 25 Stereo and SAP (Second Audio Program) Your VCR is equipped with an MTS decoder for reception of Multichannel TV Sound broadcasts. When a stereo program is being received, the ST indicator lights. When an SAP program (such as a bilingual broadcast) is being received, the SAP indicator lights.
(such as date, start and stop time, and channel). Simply key-in the PlusCode number for the TV program you wish to record and the VCR's timer will be programmed. The PlusCode VCR Plus+ programming is not possible unless you have already...
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Press MENU again. SET TO TIMER MODE WEEKLY Press TIMER. The VCR will enter the timer mode and power will go off. For AUTO TIMER and other timer programming features, For other error indications, To Timer-Record Daily Serials This function lets you set the recorder to timer-record at the same time every day, Monday through Friday.
VCR Plus+ With the On-Screen Timer Programming function introduced here you can directly program the VCR's timer to record up to 8 TV shows, up to a year ahead. It's especially convenient when you want to timer-record programs while you're away from home for long periods of time (over a week), or for TV programs listed without a PlusCode.
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NOTES: If there is a power failure, the VCR will remember your timer-record selections for 10 minutes. When timer-recording cable channels received through a Converter Box, be sure to keep the Converter Box set to ON.
TIMER button is pressed. But with AUTO TIMER set to ON, the timer mode is automatically engaged when the VCR's power is turned off, and is disengaged whenever VCR power is turned on again. After step 6 ( 12 ( p.
97.5.20 5:33 PM Special Features The provided remote control is capable of controlling 10 different TV brands including JVC and 13 different Cable Box brands. Follow the instructions below to set the appropriate code for your TV or Cable Box.
Page 32 To edit to or from another VCR Your VCR Your VCR can be used as either the recording deck or the source player when editing tapes. PREPARATION Connect the player's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to the recorder's VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.
Connect the camcorder's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to the VCR's front panel VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors. If using a master edit control equipped JVC camcorder connect the PAUSE/SPECIAL FUNCTION connector on the rear of the VCR to the REMOTE/EDIT OUT connector on the comcorder.
Random Assemble Editing This function makes it easier to create edited videos when your VCR is used as the source player in combination with another video deck which is equipped with a PAUSE (i.e. REMOTE PAUSE) terminal. You can pre-program up to 8 scenes or "cuts"...
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By connecting this controller to your VCR's R.A.EDIT Connector, Random Assemble Editing will become possible in conjunction with a second non-JVC VCR. The controller is compatible with various major VCR brands — convenient especially if you already own a VCR other than JVC. For compatible systems and availability, please consult your JVC dealer.
Try manual tracking. ( p. 17) This is normal in the LP mode. Video heads may be dirty. — Head cleaning is necessary. Consult your JVC dealer ( Is the automatic tracking mode engaged? — Try manual tracking. ( p. 17).
Is the VIDEO indicator lit? — Press the TV/VIDEO button. Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC televisions as well as many TV models manufactured by others, it is possible that the provided remote control will not operate your TV, or in some instances, will have limited function capability. ( Is the remote control's VCR switch set to the left and the TV/CABLE switch set to "TV"...
Page 38 Remote TV Operation Whenever you replace batteries in the remote control, it is necessary to reset the TV code if your television is not a JVC TV. p. 10 With some televisions, the TV/VIDEO button functions only to switch the TV to the VIDEO(AV) mode.
Use the VCR in a stable, horizontal position only. Beware of moisture condensation Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditions —...
HR-IP820U-EN-2 97.5.20 5:33 PM Operaciones básicas en español Para las conexiones VCR-TV vea la hoja de la "Guía básica para las conexiones del VCR" adjunta a este manual de instrucciones. ENCIENDA; SELECCIONE EL CANAL 3 O 4 (O MODO AV) –...
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7. Repita el paso 4 para fijar la hora de inicio, la hora de finalización, el número de canal y la velocidad de cinta. 8. Presione MENU tantas veces como sea necesario. 9. Presione TIMER. El VCR se establecerá en el modo de grabación programada y se apagará. PROGRAMA 1 FECHA...
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.
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.
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HR-IP820U-EN-1 97.5.20 5:24 PM COPYRIGHT 1995 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. Page Hyo-4 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP. 41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N.J. 07407 U.S.PATENTS 4034276 4092684 4829419 4064537 4120583 4896260 4068257 4121284 4942576 4079412...
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HR-IP820U INDEX Plus+ 97.5.20 5:44 PM HR-IP820U INDEX Plus+ System Video Tape Indexing and Management System TV/VIDEO DISPLAY POWER CLEAR INDEXPlus+ TITLE INFO TIMER PAGE PRINT DAILY(M–F) WEEKLY C.RESET/SKIP ENTER CANCEL CABLE SEARCH SP/EP C.MEMORY SELECT MENU VOL. CH/SET CURSOR...
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HR-IP820U INDEX Plus+ 97.5.20 5:44 PM Contents There are two instruction manuals for the HR-IP820U— This one for the HR-IP820U INDEX Plus+ system The other one for the HR-IP820U VCR functions Please refer to both manuals when operating the HR-IP820U.
3. Simplified timer recording. INDEX Plus+ also enables automatic setting of time and date. For programs recorded using the HR-IP820U, program data is automatically stored in the VCR's memory. Tapes made using a non-INDEX Plus+ VCR can be indexed retroactively, and their index data will also be stored in the deck's memory.
HR-IP820U INDEX Plus+ 97.5.20 5:44 PM INDEX Plus+ Button Functions HR-IP820U Remote Control Unit TITLE (Pg. 11) Displays name of program, current channel's programming schedule. INDEX Plus+ (Pg. 16) Displays current tape's directory. PAGE Displays previous or following page of current directory;...
Programming Guide) data from a host station, or reference tapes or programs using INDEX Plus+, you must perform the following procedure. Before continuing . . . Refer to pages 8 – 12 of the HR-IP820U's instruction manual and perform the following procedures: Connection...
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When the host station is located, the Guide Channel settings for VCR Plus+ timer recording are performed automatically. (Refer to page 15 of the HR-IP820U's instruction manual.) Press CANCEL to quit the process. ^ b Press SELECT. The following screens appear:...
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2. Press MENU. If Guide Channel data could not be obtained, the screen to the right appears. If this happens, perform the setting manually (refer to page 15 of the HR-IP820U's instruction manual). RECEIVING CHANNEL GUIDE NUMBERS PRESS(CANCEL)TO CANCEL Cable system...
If a non-preferred channel is sending its own CSPG, you can obtain the data. Page 8 INDEX Plus+ Initial Settings The HR-IP820U, using download data from the host station, sets its own clock automatically. The set-up procedure is described below. Also explained in this section is the selection procedure for end-of-program options.
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If you record with INDEX PLUS+ DIRECTORY FUNCTIONS set to OFF, or if you use a non- INDEX Plus+ VCR as the recorder, you must set INDEX PLUS+ FUNCTIONS to OFF to playback on this VCR, or problems will arise in the library.
To confirm whether or not the host station is sending information, perform the procedure described below. Preparation 1. Turn on the power to the TV and the VCR. 2. Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate for video playback.
INDEX Plus+ allows you to access that information. Comprehensive program listings for many channels can be displayed on screen. Using this data, you can easily program the HR-IP820U to record shows you select from the displayed listings. Displaying Channel-Related...
PRI, and "auto pop-up" PRI. NOTE: Not every program contains PRI data. Displaying PRI Preparation 1. Turn on the power to the TV and the VCR. 2. Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate for video playback. Procedure...
Tape Types Home-recorded tape (HR): A tape recorded on the HR-IP820U or a similar INDEX Plus+ VCR. The index is written and updated for each program, and in this case stored in the deck's memory, at the time of recording.
If you know the number but the VCR can't read it, you need to enter it. When using a brand new tape, you have to command the VCR to assign a Tape Number for you. The procedure differs slightly depending on the situation.
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When recording onto a VHS-C cassette using a cassette adapter, a directory is not made. Even if it were, the program times would not be accurate, and the VCR would not be able to find the program start points. When recording over a tape made on another INDEX Plus+ VCR, old directories remain.
Preparation 1. Turn on the power to the TV and the VCR. 2. Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate for video playback. If you're using an HR tape recorded on your INDEX Plus+ VCR, the directory is already stored in the VCR's memory and is quickly accessible.
If the tape containing the selected title is already in the VCR, the tape either stops at the beginning of the selected program or starts playback from that point. If there is no tape in the VCR, the following screen appears: PLEASE INSERT TAPE#0123 PRESS(CANCEL)TO RETURN Insert the correct tape and the VCR automatically begins searching for the program.
Press CLEAR to make corrections, or CANCEL to quit the process. Once the number is input, press ENTER. Page 18 (cont'd) 3 a If the number you input is not in the VCR's memory, the following screen appears: NO DIRECTORY AVAILABLE FOR TAPE#0123...
HR-IP820U INDEX Plus+ 97.5.20 5:45 PM Revising/Erasing Directories F4 (CAPS/small): Program titles can be made to appear in all capital letters, all lower-case letters, or a combination of the two. The default setting is capital. To change a letter to lower case, place the frame on it and press 6 (PAUSE).
However, if anything remains from the program you're recording over (ex. a portion of a commercial), the VCR may #0012 continue to recognize this as a single program, and not erase it from the directory. If this happens, follow...
97.5.20 5:45 PM Retroactive Indexing Tapes recorded on another VCR can be indexed, and this index data can be added to the HR-IP820U's library. Tapes to which an index has been added are known as RI (Retroactively-Indexed) tapes. To make an RI tape, perform the procedure described below.
If the tape has been recorded over several times, Index Marks may remain and RE-INDEX/SCAN may not be successful. Erase the Index Marks manually (refer to pg. 20 of the HR-IP820U instruction manual.) If Retroactive Indexing is unsuccessful, "FAILURE" appears on screen in step 3. Re-perform the procedure from step 1.
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If the tape has been recorded over several times, Index Marks may remain and uploading may not be successful. Erase the Index Marks manually (refer to pg. 20 of the HR-IP820U instruction manual). If uploading was not successful, "FAILURE" appears on screen. Re-perform the procedure from step 1.
Your VCR can read the directory of a PR (pre-recorded) tape and store it in the library. Preparation 1. Turn on the power to the TV and the VCR. 2. Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate for video playback.
INDEX Plus+. Transferring Directories If you have two INDEX Plus+ VCR's, you can copy the entire group of directories from one VCR to the other. Then you can watch your tapes and benefit from INDEX Plus+ features on either VCR.
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HR-IP820U INDEX Plus+ 97.5.20 5:45 PM 7 The following screens appear: SEARCHING BACK-UP DATA... PRESS(CANCEL)TO ABANDON RESTORING... number 3/78 of titles remaining PRESS(CANCEL)TO ABANDON To quit the process, press CANCEL. Pressing CANCEL at the first screen in step 7 returns you to the normal screen.
97.5.20 5:45 PM Other Convenient Functions Disabling INDEX Plus+ Functions Preparation 1. Turn on the power to the TV and the VCR. 2. Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate for video playback. 3. Insert an HR tape.
Plus+ VCR's directory, you can eliminate all data currently in the library. Preparation 1. Turn on the power to the TV and the VCR. 2. Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate for video playback. 3. Insert an HR tape.
The following procedure explains how to search for recently-saved data. Preparation 1. Turn on the power to the TV and the VCR. 2. Set the TV to the channel or mode apppropriate for video playback. 3. Insert an HR tape.
Perform the following procedure to restore data to memory. Preparation 1. Turn on the power to the TV and the VCR. 2. Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate for video playback. Procedure 1 Press INDEX Plus+.
HR-IP820U INDEX Plus+ 97.5.20 5:45 PM Restoring Lost Data Error Messages One or more of the following messages may appear during the procedure: If you press ENTER in step 2 without having inserted a tape, the SEARCHING TAPE screen from...
RI (Retroactively-Indexed) Tape: A tape consisting of programs recorded at home on a non-INDEX Plus+ VCR. You can add INDEX Plus+ data to this type of tape using the HR-IP820U. Library: This term describes a person's entire video collection, including HR and PR tapes.
Host Station Download Scanning is not possible unless the clock is set correctly, so please set manually. (Refer to pg. 9 of the HR-IP820U instruction manual.) Then re-perform the Host Station Download Scanning procedure (...
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HR-IP820U INDEX Plus+ 97.5.20 5:44 PM COPYRIGHT 1996 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. Page Hyo-4 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP. 41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N.J. 07407 U.S.PATENTS 4034276 4064537 4068257 4079412 4091426 Canada Patented (Breveté), 1979, 1980...