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JVC HR-S7500U Instructions Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-S7500U
CABLE/
MBR SET
TV
DBS
A/B
POWER
TV/VCR
ENTER/OSD
DISPLAY
1
2
3
2
4
5
6
DBS
DAILY(M-F)
WEEKLY
7
8
9
AUX
C. RESET
0
CANCEL
TIMER
4
START
STOP
DATE
CH
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
PROG
SP/EP
SKIP SEARCH
1
PROG
CHECK
PLAY
PULL-OPEN
STOP
POWER
POWER
MENU
MENU
C
INSERT
TIME
SCAN
VIDEO
(MONO)L
AUDIO
MULTI BRAND
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
CH
A.DUB
OK
DIGITAL
R
TBC/NR
+8
4
0
REC LINK
6
–15dB
L
R
VCR
NORM
INSTRUCTIONS
REW
–
PLAY
TIME SCAN
STOP/EJECT
PAUSE
SP SEP
REC
S-VHS ET
REW
FF
FF
+
JOG
SHUTTLE
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.
LPT0026-001A

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  • Page 1 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-S7500U CABLE/ MBR SET POWER TV/VCR ENTER/OSD DISPLAY DAILY(M-F) WEEKLY C. RESET CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE EXPRESS PROGRAMMING PROG SP/EP SKIP SEARCH PROG CHECK PLAY PULL-OPEN STOP POWER POWER MENU MENU INSERT A.DUB TIME SCAN DIGITAL...
  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 61 Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 62 DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 63 Child Lock ... 64 Control Two JVC VCRs ... 64 ROUBLESHOOTING Power ... 65 Tape Transport ... 65 Playback ... 65 Recording ...

  • Page 6: Connections

    The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display the audio and video signals from the VCR. The VCR's CH3- CH4 switch, on the back of the VCR, sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4. The CH3–CH4 switch is preset to the CH3 position.

  • Page 7: S-Video Connection

    Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables to the TV as explained in step 3 of "Basic Connections" ( b– Connect the S-Video cable between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the rear of the VCR and the S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV. pg. 61)

  • Page 8: Plug & Play

    ( POWER MENU IMPORTANT Don’t press any buttons on the VCR or remote while Plug & Play is in progress. If you perform Plug & Play successfully, there’s no need to perform the Clock ( pg.
  • Page 9 13) procedure. Auto channel set has already taken place and it need not be set again. If “- -:- -” appears on the display, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area.

  • Page 10: Language

    Language Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). POWER MENU 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 11: Clock

    Clock Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). POWER MENU MENU Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play function or you use a cable box. Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semi-Auto or Manual clock setting procedure.

  • Page 12: Semi-Auto

    SELECT D.S.T. MODE You have three choices: a– Select "AUTO" and the adjustment to your VCR's clock will be made according to the incoming signal from the host channel. b– Select "ON" and the adjustment will be made based on the clock itself.

  • Page 13: Manual

    Press CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN % fi to select the desired mode. a– Set to "ON" so that the adjustment to your VCR's clock will be made on the clock itself. b– Set to "OFF" if Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you.

  • Page 14: Tuner

    Tuner Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). POWER MENU MENU INFORMATION The VCR detects the band (TV or CATV) and selects the correct band automatically during Auto Channel Set. The selected band will be displayed on the right side of "BAND"...

  • Page 15: Add Or Delete A Channel

    POWER MENU NUMBER MENU Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. – SHUTTLE ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "TUNER SET" by pressing CH5 ∞ or TIME SCAN % fi , then press OK or TIME SCAN ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN...

  • Page 16: 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 17: Set Cable Box Output Channel & Cable Box Brand

    Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). POWER MENU MENU Set Cable Box Output Channel & Cable Box Brand – SHUTTLE POWER TIME SCAN TURN ON CABLE BOX Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable box.
  • Page 18 If the VCR's memory backup expires because of a power failure, set the cable box output channel and brand again. For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, please contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. – SHUTTLE...

  • Page 19: 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 20: Set Dbs Receiver Output Channel & Dbs Receiver Brand

    Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). POWER MENU MENU Set DBS Receiver Output Channel & DBS Receiver Brand – SHUTTLE POWER TIME SCAN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) TURN ON DBS RECEIVER Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver.

  • Page 21: 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. DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

  • Page 22: Imple Playback And Recording

    Simple Playback Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). POWER MENU STOP/EJECT REW (Rewind) SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING – SHUTTLE Usable cassettes Full-Size VHS T-30 (ST-30**) T-60 (ST-60**) T-90 T-120 (ST-120**) T-160 (ST-160**)

  • Page 23: Simple Recording

    Simple Recording Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). POWER MENU PAUSE NUMBER PLAY – SHUTTLE SP/EP PAUSE Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab.

  • Page 24: Features

    Playback Features POWER MENU PAUSE Refer to the chart on page 35 for the Play, Slow Motion and Search speeds that are selected using the TIME SCAN buttons. PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES Still Picture/Frame-By- Frame Playback – PLAY SHUTTLE To resume normal playback, press PLAY. Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion CH+/–...

  • Page 25: Index Search

    Pause. Manual tracking is possible during hands-free slow-motion. During hands-free slow-motion playback, simply press CH 5 (+) or ∞ (–) on the VCR's front panel or remote to adjust tracking. ENGAGE MANUAL TRACKING MODE During playback, press the CH5 and ∞...

  • Page 26: 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 27: Instant Review

    REVIEW C.RESET STOP Instant ReView At the press of a button, you can power up your VCR, rewind the tape and begin viewing the most recently recorded or timer- recorded program. ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW After ensuring that the Timer mode is disengaged, press REVIEW.

  • Page 28: Superimpose

    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

    MENU MENU Select The Soundtrack Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together. Or, when viewing a pre-recorded tape that contains two separate Hi-Fi audio programs, you can choose to listen to either one by selecting either "Hi-Fi L"...

  • Page 30: Av Compu Link Playback

    AV COMPULINK Mini-plug cable (not supplied) NOTE: Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. Please refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this connection. MAKE CONNECTION Connect your VCR to an AV COMPU LINK component as shown in the illustration in the left column.

  • Page 31: Movie Advance

    SKIP SEARCH and the VCR will immediately go to the start of that preview. If the VCR starts to reverse to a preview you do not wish to view, press SKIP SEARCH to initiate searching to the next preview.

  • Page 32: Commercial Advance

    2 takes place, the VCR will rewind to the beginning of the tape. During automatic commercial skipping, if the user presses STOP or PLAY, the VCR will resume normal play; furthermore, if the tape is reversed to before the commercial group and played, the commercial group will not automatically be skipped.
  • Page 33 TIME SCAN NOTES: If you set "CA RECORD" to "ON" while recording is in progress, the VCR will mark an index code at that location. You cannot change the "CA PLAYBACK" setting during Commercial Advance fast-motion playback. While recording is in progress with "CA RECORD" set to "ON", you cannot mark an index code manually, nor change...

  • Page 34: Time Scan

    POWER MENU 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 ( pg.

  • Page 35: Skip Search

    When using the VCR's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring, the playback speed may not change depending on how far it is turned. When using the VCR's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring, the playback speed will change up to 7 and –7 search speeds. Turning the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring further will not increase the search speed.

  • Page 36: Timescan Audio

    POWER MENU 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". – SHUTTLE CH+/– TIME SCAN ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Press CH5∞...

  • Page 37: Digital Tbc/Nr

    Depending on the type of tape being used, picture quality may be better with "DIGITAL R3" set to "OFF". If you use this VCR as the player for editing, be sure to set "DIGITAL R3" to "OFF" before starting. pg. 26) cannot be...

  • Page 38: Active Video Calibration

    Active Video Calibration Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). POWER MENU MENU PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Active Video Calibration checks the condition of the tape during recording and playback, and compensates for poor reproduction to provide the best quality recording and playback pictures.

  • Page 39: Recording

    POWER MENU Playback The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you start playback. Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 22 ("Simple Playback") before continuing. START PLAYBACK Press PLAY. The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use.

  • Page 40: Recording Features

    TIME Press DISPLAY until "REMAIN" appears on screen. The approximate tape remaining time appears on the TV screen and also on the VCR display panel with a " indicator. The tape remaining time is calculated based on the tape speed (SP or EP) being used. The indicated remaining time is only an estimate.

  • Page 41: S-Vhs (Super Vhs), S-Vhs Et And Vhs

    S-VHS mode. By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with S- VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this VCR. For details, refer to page 42. To record in S-VHS;...

  • Page 42: Super Vhs Et

    You can play back S-VHS ET recordings not only on this VCR but also on another VHS VCR equipped with S-VHS ET. * It is recommended to specifically label S-VHS ET recordings so you can easily distinguish them from regular VHS recordings.

  • Page 43: Stereo And Sap (Second Audio Program)

    MENU MENU Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi- channel TV Sound broadcasts. 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.

  • Page 44: Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control

    PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control Your VCR allows manual adjustment of the Hi-Fi audio recording level. Although the preset audio recording level is satisfactory for normal recording, if the sound you are going to –...

  • Page 45: Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING VCR Plus+ Timer Programming Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). POWER MENU CANCEL PROG. Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a program that will be broadcast at some future time.

  • Page 46: Check Program Data

    If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station's channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the VCR Plus+ Program screen in step 5. When this happens, set the correct the Guide Channel number for that station.

  • Page 47: Vcr Plus+ Setup

    VCR Plus+ Setup Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). POWER MENU MENU IMPORTANT If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station's channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR...
  • Page 48 OR (5,∞), THEN (OK) box and if you have PRESS (MENU) TO END properly set your Controller, “CABLE CH” appears in place of “VCR CH”. If not, refer to pages 16 – 18 and re-perform the procedure. INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL NUMBER Press CH5∞, TIME SCAN...

  • Page 49: Express Timer Programming

    Express Timer Programming Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). POWER MENU START+/– PROG. You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8 shows, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer ( –...
  • Page 50 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. Programs that start after midnight must have the next day’s date.

  • Page 51: Check, Cancel And Revise Programs

    POWER MENU CANCEL START+/– MENU Check, Cancel And Revise Programs DISENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER, then press POWER. – SHUTTLE ACCESS PROGRAM CHECK SCREEN Press PROG. CHECK. POWER ACCESS PROGRAM SCREEN Press PROG. CHECK again to check more information. Each time you press PROG. CHECK, the next program's information appears.

  • Page 52: Auto Sp=Ep Timer

    SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK) NOTE: PRESS (MENU) TO END 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. TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

  • Page 53: Instant Timer Recording (Itr)

    REC to extend the time. Each press extends 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- ing and the remaining time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.

  • Page 54: Automatic Satellite Program Recording

    REC LINK button's light blinks. When the satellite receiver shuts off once and is turned back on again, the VCR starts recording. You can also record a program from your cable system in the same way if the system has a timer and is connected to the VCR's rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN (L-1) connectors.

  • Page 55: Diting

    S- VHS tape with minimal picture degradation. This is the preferred method of video dubbing. You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder. Your VCR Audio/Video cable (supplied)

  • Page 56: Edit From A Camcorder

    ... the VCR's rear panel VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors — step 4 ... the VCR's front panel VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors — step 8 If you are not using a JVC Master Edit Control-equipped camcorder — step 12 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU.
  • Page 57 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.)

  • Page 58: Insert Editing

    "F-1" appears in place of a channel number. LOCATE END POINT Load the recording cassette into your VCR, and play it back to determine the edit-out point (the end of the segment to be replaced) using the JOG/TIME SCAN SHUTTLE controls or TIME SCAN 4¢...
  • Page 59 When you reach the start of the section of the source tape that you wish to insert, press PLAY to start the tape in your VCR; Insert Editing begins at this point. END INSERT EDITING At counter "0:00:00", Insert Editing will stop automati-...

  • Page 60: Audio Dubbing

    It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Use your VCR as the recorder. Normal...

  • Page 61: Special Features

    ZENITH HITACHI SAMSUNG SANYO SEARS 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 POWER listed below. NUMBER TV CH+/– NOTE: Depending on the type of TV, there may be cases where some or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control.

  • Page 62: Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control

    03, 09, 22 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 POWER specified code, try other codes.

  • Page 63: Dbs Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control

    It's not possible to set the remote control for both your DBS receiver and a cable box at the same time. You can only set the remote control to operate one of these units at a time. BRAND CODE (Ex.) To set remote control to JVC 51: CABLE/ Hold down...

  • Page 64: Child Lock

    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.

  • Page 65: 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 66: Timer Recording

    POSSIBLE CAUSE The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly. The timer is not engaged. The VCR has not been set up properly. Timer recording is in progress. The timer is engaged but there’s no cassette loaded. The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed.

  • Page 67: Other Problems

    AC supply. Wait for a while and then plug the power back in. Eject and check the condition of the cassette. If everything appears normal resume operating the VCR as usual.

  • Page 68: 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 69: List Of Terms

    Tape Position Indicator ... 27 Tape Speed Setting ... 23 Time Scan ...34 Time Zone Selection ... 12 Tuner Setting ... 14 Variable-Speed Search ... 34 VCR Plus+ Timer Programming ... 45 VCR Plus+ Timer Recording ... 45 Video Stabilizer ... 26...

  • Page 70: Front View

    FRONT VIEW POWER MENU INSERT A.DUB VIDEO (MONO)L AUDIO 1 Power On/Off Button ( 2 MENU Button ( pg. 10) 3 Channel [CH] 5 ∞ Button ( 4 OK Button ( pg. 10) 5 Cassette Loading Slot 6 PLAY Button ( pg.

  • Page 71: Rear View

    5 Tape Speed Indicators ( 6 Audio Output Mode Indicator 7 Tape Remaining Time Indicator ( 8 “Cassette Loaded” Mark 9 VCR Mode Indicator ( 0 Channel Display [“L-1” and "F-1" for AUX mode] Counter Display ( Clock Display (...

  • Page 72: Remote Control

    Q PAUSE Button ( W OK Button ( E TIME SCAN ™£ ( How To Use The remote control can operate most of your VCR's func- tions. NOTES: This remote control can also operate various brands of TVs, Cable Boxes and DBS Receivers. For instructions,...

  • Page 73: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V` , 60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 28 W Power off : 3 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) : 430 x 94 x 348 mm (16-15/16"...

  • Page 74: 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 75: 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 76 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 Japan U/U(C) COPYRIGHT © 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0698 IYV...

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