Jvc video cassette recorder instructions (72 pages)
Summary of Contents for JVC HR-S7600U
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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-S7600U CABLE/ MBR SET POWER TV/VCR ENTER/OSD DISPLAY DAILY(M-F) WEEKLY C.RESET CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE EXPRESS PROGRAMMING PROG PROG SP/EP SKIP SEARCH CHECK PLAY STOP/EJECT STOP S-VHS ET POWER TIME SCAN S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R MENU MULTI BRAND...
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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...
HR-S7600U-EN01-23 5. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation.
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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. HR-S7600U-EN01-23 SERVICING 1. Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked...
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.
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)
If you use a cable box, Plug & Play will not function; set the clock and tuner channels manually. ( 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.
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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.
Language Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU HR-S7600U-EN01-23 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in English, Spanish or French (not including messages superimposed on the TV picture).
Clock Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU HR-S7600U-EN01-23 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.
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.
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.
Tuner Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). 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"...
NUMBER MENU HR-S7600U-EN01-23 Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. SHATTLE ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "TUNER SET" by pressing CH5 ∞ or TIME SCAN % fi , then press OK or...
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...
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU HR-S7600U-EN01-23 Set Cable Box Output Channel & Cable Box Brand TURN ON CABLE BOX Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable box.
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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. HR-S7600U-EN01-23 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
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...
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU HR-S7600U-EN01-23 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Set DBS Receiver Output Channel & DBS Receiver Brand TURN ON DBS RECEIVER Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver.
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. 99.4.28, 2:01 PM DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
Simple Playback Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). REW (Rewind) HR-S7600U-EN01-23 SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING LOAD A CASSETTE 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.
Simple Recording Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). NUMBER PLAY HR-S7600U-EN01-23 LOAD A CASSETTE Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.
PLAY Refer to the chart on page 35 for the Play, Slow Motion and Search speeds that are selected using the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring and TIME SCAN buttons. HR-S7600U-EN24-44 PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES Still Picture/Frame-By- Frame Playback PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE.
) repeatedly until the ADJUST MANUAL TRACKING Press CH 5 (+) or ∞ (–) on the VCR's front panel or remote. Press briefly for fine adjust, or press and hold for coarse adjust. Watch the screen and continue adjusting until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved.
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) MENU HR-S7600U-EN24-44 Picture Control This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO." ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN SHATTLE Press MENU. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CH 5 ∞...
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".
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 recent timer-recorded program. ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW After ensuring that the Timer mode is disengaged, press REVIEW.
Press OSD again to clear the display. The RECORD/PAUSE indication is left displayed on the screen. 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.
Linked components are turned on, and the TV set to its AV mode, automatically! NOTE: Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. Please refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this connection. FUNCTION...
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.
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.
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NOTE: If you press SKIP SEARCH during a commercial, the VCR may not resume normal playback at the end of the group of commercial. If this occurs press PLAY or STOP to resume normal playback.
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Time Scan HR-S7600U-EN24-44 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.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY. 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.
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) MENU HR-S7600U-EN24-44 TimeScan Audio The audio output can be set ON/OFF during TimeScan. Select ON/OFF as required. *The default setting is "ON". ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN SHATTLE Press MENU. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN % fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK or...
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. 27) cannot be...
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Active Video Calibration Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU HR-S7600U-EN24-44 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.
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.
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.
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;...
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.
Hi-Fi and Normal audio tracks. HR-S7600U-EN24-44 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.
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) MENU HR-S7600U-EN24-44 Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control Your VCR allows manual adjustment of the Hi-Fi audio recording level. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN SHATTLE Press MENU. ACCESS HI-FI REC LEVEL CONTROL SCREEN Press CH 5∞ or TIME SCAN %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to "HI-FI REC LEVEL CTL", then press OK or...
TIMER RECORDING VCR Plus+ Timer Programming Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). CANCEL PROG. HR-S7600U-EN45-64 Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a program that will be broadcast at some future time.
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.
VCR Plus+ Setup Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU HR-S7600U-EN45-64 IMPORTANT If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station's channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR...
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If you receive your NUMBER channels with a cable box and if you have 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...
Express Timer Programming Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). START+/– PROG. HR-S7600U-EN45-64 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...
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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.
CANCEL START+/– MENU HR-S7600U-EN45-64 Check, Cancel And Revise Programs DISENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER, then press POWER. SHATTLE 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.
AUTO TIMER SUPERIMPOSE DIGITAL R3 NEXT PAGE 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. FUNCTION VIDEO CALIBRATION PICTURE CONTROL...
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.
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.
VHS tape with minimal picture degradation. This is the preferred method of video dubbing. HR-S7600U-EN45-64 You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder. MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable between the player’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.
Player NUMBER "0" MENU HR-S7600U-EN45-64 You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the recorder. MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable between the camcorder’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.
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“EDIT.” If you are using a JVC Master Edit Control-equipped camcorder — go to step 8. If you are not using a JVC Master Edit Control- equipped camcorder — go to step 9. NOTE: When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select “AUTO”...
INPUT connector, follow steps 4 – 6 from the "Edit From A Camcorder" section 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¢...
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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-...
It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. HR-S7600U-EN45-64 Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Use your VCR as the recorder. Normal audio track...
SANYO SEARS HR-S7600U-EN45-64 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. TURN ON THE TV Turn the power on using the TV's remote control.
SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.) 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.
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. (Ex.) To set remote control to JVC 51: CABLE/ Hold down step 3).
HR-S7600U-EN45-64 SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.) 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...
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.
Press TIMER and check to make sure that ‰ appears on the front display panel. The VCR has not been set up properly. Re-perform the set-up procedures. Make sure you have compensated for Guide Channel and VCR or cable box channel number mismatches Timer recording is in progress.
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.
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.
TV while holding down the TV button. pg. 61. How To Use The remote control can operate most of your VCR's functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets, Cable Boxes and DBS Receivers. Point the remote control toward the sensor window.
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. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period.