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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-S7900U
CABLE/
MBR SET
TV
DBS
A/B
POWER
TV/VCR
A. MONITOR
DISPLAY
1
2
3
2
4
5
6
DBS
DAILY(M-F)
WEEKLY
7
8
9
C.RESET
AUX
0
4
CANCEL
TIMER
START
STOP
DATE
CH
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
1
PROG
PROG
SP/EP
SKIP SEARCH
CHECK
PLAY
STOP
POWER
C
SHUTTLE
PLUS
S VIDEO
MULTI BRAND
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
REC LINK
VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
SP EP
DIGITAL TBC/NR
VCR
INSTRUCTIONS
REW
FF
PLAY
–
+
CH– /+
PUSH / TURN
A.DUB
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
INSERT
REC
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
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.
LPT0504-001A
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- Page 1 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-S7900U CABLE/ MBR SET POWER TV/VCR A. MONITOR DISPLAY DAILY(M-F) WEEKLY C.RESET CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE EXPRESS PROGRAMMING PROG PROG SP/EP SKIP SEARCH CHECK PLAY STOP POWER SHUTTLE PLUS REC LINK S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R DIGITAL TBC/NR...
- Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC S-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 PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on the...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Satellite Auto Recording ... 44 Child Lock ... 45 EDITING Edit From Camcorder ... 46 Edit To Or From Another VCR ... 48 Audio Dubbing ... 49 Insert Editing and AV Dubbing ... 50 MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL TV Brand Setting ... 52 Cable Box Brand Setting ... -
Page 6: Installing Your New Vcr
AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT S-video cable (supplied) Audio/video cable (supplied) To Audio/video input connectors To 75 ohm terminal INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR ANTENNA IN (Antenna or cable input) Coaxial cable Flat feeder Matching transformer (not supplied) REMOTE ANTENNA IN... - Page 7 You can now perform basic playback pg. 21) or basic recording ( NOTES: The VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch the picture from the VCR on the TV when only using the RF connection. Even if you are using audio/video cables to connect your VCR to your TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable.
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Page 8: Initial Settings
12) procedure. If “- -:- -” appears on the front display panel, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. Then turn on and off the VCR; the Plug &... -
Page 9: Language Setting
Language Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus and some messages (excluding the on-screen display superimposed on the TV screen) —... -
Page 10: Clock Setting
Clock Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting or if you use a cable box. -
Page 11: Setting Clock Semiautomatically
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END IMPORTANT Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Set. ”Auto” will appear on the front display panel while the clock is being set. The current clock time will appear automatically when the clock setting is complete. -
Page 12: Setting Clock Manually
Setting clock manually — Manual Clock Set First follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10, then go to the following steps. Set time Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi until the desired time appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS Holding SHUTTLE PLUS %fi changes the time in 30-minute intervals. -
Page 13: Tuner Setting
Tuner Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. Setting channels automatically Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting. If you want to add... -
Page 14: Setting Channels Manually - Manual Channel Set
Setting channels manually — Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually. Access Main Menu screen Press MENU. 2 – 4 2 – 4 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Access Tuner Set screen Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi... -
Page 15: Cable Box Control Setting
Cable Box Control Setting 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: Setting Cable Box Output Channel & Brand
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. Setting cable box output channel & brand After installation, set the cable box output’s channel and its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work correctly. - Page 17 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, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-537-5722. CODE 1, 5, 17...
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Page 18: Dbs Receiver Control Setting
The VCR’s Controller can also control your DBS receiver. This allows the VCR to change your DBS receiver’s channel number during timer-recording. Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR’s Remote, refer to page 54. To set up the Controller, go to page 19. The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver. -
Page 19: Setting Dbs Receiver Output Channel & Brand
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. Setting DBS receiver output channel & brand After installation, set the DBS receiver’s output channel and its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work correctly. - Page 20 For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-537-5722. INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screen Press OK.
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Page 21: Basic Playback And Recording
BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Basic Playback Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. POWER POWER REC LINK S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R SP EP DIGITAL TBC/NR REW ( 1 ) This VCR can check the tape condition during playback (and recording), and realizes the best possible pictures. -
Page 22: Basic Playback Features
Time Counter To display the VCR status including the tape remaining time, the time counter and the clock time on the TV screen, see “Showing on-screen display” ( PLAY –... -
Page 23: Adjusting Tracking Condition
You can also use the menu to select your desired monitor sound. ( pg. 42) The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding is complete. Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode. a– For Automatic Playback Start Press REW ( 1 ), then press PLAY ( 3 ) within 2 seconds. -
Page 24: Locating Beginning Of Timer Recordings
– When receiving a channel not in use. – When stopping playback. BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) At the press of a button, you can turn on the VCR, rewind the tape and begin to view the most recent timer- PLAY –... -
Page 25: Basic Recording
Basic Recording Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. POWER PLAY ( 3 ) POWER REC LINK S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R SP EP DIGITAL TBC/NR TV/VCR... -
Page 26: Basic Recording Features
You can easily specify the recording length from 30 minutes to 6 hours and the VCR shuts off after recording is finished. During recording, press REC ( ¶ ) on the front panel repeatedly until the recording length you want appears on the front display panel. -
Page 27: Showing On-Screen Display
Both indications appear when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP sound. S-VHS Recording Mode ( This VCR allows you to record on an S-VHS tape with VHS picture quality. S-VHS ET ( This function allows you to record on VHS tapes with S- VHS picture quality. -
Page 28: Special Effect Playback
Special Effect Playback PLAY ( 3 ) POWER REC LINK S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R SP EP DIGITAL TBC/NR PLAY ( 3 ) 7 High-Speed Picture Search: You can rapidly locate a particular scene on the tape. On the front panel: Possible during normal playback. -
Page 29: Viewing Still Picture - Still Picture Playback
How to use the SHUTTLE PLUS buttons on the Remote: To do forward picture search, press SHUTTLE PLUS ¢ repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the search speed increases. To decrease the speed while forward picture search (toward normal playback, then reverse picture search), press SHUTTLE PLUS 4 repeatedly. -
Page 30: Timer Recording
VCR Plus+ Timer Programing Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. DAILY CANCEL STOP +/– ® Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a broadcast at some future time. - Page 31 VCR is turned off. It is temporarily canceled 12/24/00 12 SP when the VCR is turned on. You do not have to press PRESS (8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLY STOP+/– = STOP TIME, SP/EP) TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording PRESS (PROG.) TO END...
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Page 32: Changing Vcr Plus+ Setting
In many instances, the VCR Plus+ guide channel numbers for cable and broadcast TV stations DO NOT match the channel number on which it is received by your VCR or cable box. Check your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for details. - Page 33 If you receive your 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 15 – 17 and re-perform the procedure. MAIN MENU FUNCTION SET...
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Page 34: Express Timer Programing
Express Timer Programing Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. DAILY You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8 programmes, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer ( pg. - Page 35 However, the clock time, channel settings, and other menu settings are lost if it lasts for more than 3 minutes. As a result, when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure, the following will take place.
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Page 36: 24Hr Quick Programing
However, the clock time, channel settings, and other menu settings are lost. As a result, when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure, the following will take place. 1. This VCR starts the Plug & Play setting automatically to restore the clock time and channel setting. -
Page 37: Checking Program Settings
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. – 2, 3 – – Other Useful functions for timer recording You can also use the following functions for timer recording. -
Page 38: When Programs Overlap Each Other
• You can only select one of the overlapping programs. NOTE: If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG. to finish the timer program setting. See “ATTENTION” to the right. Without doing anything for about 1 minute, the VCR will finish the timer programing. – – –... -
Page 39: Other Useful Functions
OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS Useful Function Settings Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set screen by following the procedure described below. - Page 40 NOTES: When you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”; otherwise, the VCR status information (on-screen display) will be recorded on the edited tape.
- Page 41 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 playback VCR for editing, be sure to set “DIGITAL R3” to “OFF” before starting.
- Page 42 REMOTE PAUSE terminal. ( pg. 47) NOTE: Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. Refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this connection. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE \ Refer to page 39 for setting procedures.
- Page 43 On some tapes, picture quality will not improves even if the S-VHS ET function is used. Check the recording quality before you start important recordings. You can play back S-VHS ET recordings on most of S-VHS VCRs and of VHS VCR equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function. (Notice some VCRs are not compatible with this function.)
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Page 44: Satellite Auto Recording
11) does not work while in the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode. The VCR may not record a short portion at the beginning of the program or may record slightly longer than the actual length of the program when Satellite Auto Recording method is used. -
Page 45: Child Lock
Timer recording programs will be performed even if the child lock function is activated. If any button on the VCR or on the Remote is pressed when the child lock function is activated, “CL” appears on the front display panel for about 5 seconds, then the clock time... -
Page 46: Editing
PLAY – CH– /+ PUSH / TURN A.DUB 24HR QUICK PROGRAM INSERT PAUSE STOP/EJECT Mini-plug cable (not supplied) (JVC camcorder only) To EDIT 4 – 7 Camcorder (for playback) POWER REC LINK A.DUB S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R SP EP DIGITAL TBC/NR... - Page 47 INPUT” (or “REAR AUX INPUT”) to “VIDEO”. Set “PICTURE CONTROL” to “EDIT” Follow the procedure described on pages 39 and If your camcorder is a JVC Master Edit Control- equipped type — go to step 6. If your camcorder is NOT a JVC Master Edit Control-equipped type —...
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Page 48: Edit To Or From Another Vcr
(supplied) To S-video Input Another VCR (for recording) You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR. Refer also to the other VCR’s instruction manual for connection and its operations. Make connections Connect an audio/video cable between the playback VCR’s audio/video output connectors... -
Page 49: Audio Dubbing
Video and Hi-Fi track After audio dubbing Make connections Connect an audio cable between the VCR’s audio input connectors and the audio component’s audio output connectors. If the audio component is monaural, connect the AUDIO L (MONO) input connector on the VCR. -
Page 50: Insert Editing And Av Dubbing
Insert Editing and AV Dubbing Connection This VCR (for recording) POWER REC LINK S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R SP EP DIGITAL TBC/NR To VIDEO/ AUDIO IN S VIDEO Audio/video cable (supplied) S-video cable (supplied) To S-video output Another VCR (for playback) Insert Editing and AV Dubbing are also possible using the audio/video connectors on the rear panel. - Page 51 Activate editing mode Press INSERT on the front panel. Make sure that the recording format (VHS, S- VHS or S-VHS ET) on the VCR is the same as that of the original recording on the tape. During Insert Editing pause mode ( light up on the front display panel.)
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Page 52: Multi-Brand Remote Control
SHARP SONY SAMSUNG SANYO SEARS TOSHIBA ZENITH This Remote can control some functions of remote controllable TVs of the brands listed below. Without setting, you can control a JVC TV. –2 POWER –3 Number –4 ENTER TV VOL +/– NOTES: TV CH +/–... -
Page 53: Cable Box Brand Setting
Number keys to enter a channel number. To change the cable box’s channels, press TV CH +/– or the Number keys. (The CH +/– button can be used to change the VCR’s channels only.) MBR SET Press in succession... -
Page 54: Dbs Receiver Brand Setting
You can only set the Remote to operate one of these units at a time. BRAND CODE (Ex.) To set the Remote to JVC 51: Turn on the DBS receiver Turn on the DBS receiver using the Power button on the DBS receiver or its Remote. -
Page 55: Changing Remote Control Code
VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your VCR and the Remote to respond to B code control signals. When using two JVC VCRs, set two VCRs and their Remotes to different codes, so that you can operate these VCRs separately. -
Page 56: Troubleshooting
Before requesting service, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you from the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair. POWER SYMPTOM 1. The power will not come on. - Page 57 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 is no cassette loaded. The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed.
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Page 58: 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 AC power cord from the AC supply. Wait for a while and then plug the power cord back in. -
Page 59: Questions And Answers
..........Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the recording pause mode? A. No. The VCR automatically stops after 5 minutes to protect the heads. When paused during Instant Timer Recording (ITR), the VCR shuts off automatically after 5 minutes. -
Page 60: Index
Timer warning display 36 Tracking 23 Troubleshooting 56 Tuner setting Adding channels 14 Auto Channel Set 13 Deleting channels 14 Manual Channel Set 14 VCR Plus+ timer programing 30 VIDEO CALIBRATION 40 VIDEO STABILIZER 41 24HR quick programing 36 2ND AUDIO RECORD 41... -
Page 61: Front Panel
Front panel POWER S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R 1 POWER button : pg. 21, 25 2 Cassette loading slot 3 PLAY ( # ) button : pg. 21 4 Advanced JOG dial : pg. 21, 25, 28 5 S VIDEO input connector : 6 AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors : 7 DIGITAL TBC/NR button and lamp: 8 REC LINK button and lamp :... -
Page 62: Front Display Panel
3 Program start time and stop time indicator : 4 Timer mode indicator : 5 Tape remaining time indicator : 6 S-VHS indicator : 7 VCR mode indicator : 8 Cassette mark 9 Channel and auxiliary input (“L-1” and “F-1”) Counter reading : Clock time : INDEX (cont.) -
Page 63: Rear Panel
B - - - - - + - - - - - + - - - - - + - - - - - E NORM REMAIN HI–FI COUNT 7 VCR operation mode indication 8 Tape speed indication pg. 27 9 Cassette indication 0 Tape position indicator : ! Index no. -
Page 64: Remote
Before use, insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with the polarity (ª and ·) matched correctly as indicated on the battery compartment or on the lid. The Remote can operate most of your VCR’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets, cable boxes and DBS receivers. -
Page 65: Specifications
VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full-sized VHS cassette. ** This VCR can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes. While only VHS signals can be recorded on regular VHS cassettes and Super VHS signals can be recorded and played back using Super VHS cassettes. -
Page 66: 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 67: Warranty (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 68 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Malaysia U/U(C) COPYRIGHT © 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0301 IYV...