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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-V615EK HR-V616EK HR-V617EK INSTRUCTIONS HR-V615/616/617EK-Cover Black REVIEW REVIEW 3/17/04, 09:46 AM LPT0909-001A...
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safety first IMPORTANT IMPORTANT If in doubt — consult a competent electrician. CAUTION HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p02-07 Black 3/8/04, 10:04 AM...
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MOISTURE CONDENSATION ATTENTION HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p02-07 Black safety first 3/8/04, 10:04 AM...
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safety first ABOVE ALL... HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p02-07 3/8/04, 10:04 AM Black...
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diagrams of equipment front panel ENTREE/DECODEUR IN/DECODER *DECODER function is not available in the UK. rear panel display HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p02-07 Black REVIEW ENTREE CONTROLEUR SAT CONTROLEUR SAT ANT. IN SORTIE SAT CONTROL ENTREE/SORTIE ANTENNE IN/OUT SORTIE RF OUT AUDIO AUDIO REVIEW &...
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* DECODER function is not available in the HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p02-07 Black REMOTE CONTROL * VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available in the U.K. and not possible with this VCR. < equipment key Preset Position (or Mode) is not displayed during playback. MENU >...
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In just three easy steps you will be ready to enjoy the exceptional perfor- need an explanation for mance of your new VCR. More detailed instructions begin on page 10. They any terms in this manual will explain how to use the many sophisticated features this VCR boasts.
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(continued) (provided) (not provided) ENTREE/DECODEUR IN/DECODER *DECODER function is not available in the UK. pg. 10). pg. 10). pg. 11). 3/8/04, 10:06 AM welcome to jvc below not provided (not provided) ENTREE CONTROLEUR SAT ANT. IN SORTIE SAT CONTROL ENTREE/SORTIE...
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three-step quick start For Step , be sure to perform either of the methods: Auto Setup or Preset Download. – –:– – HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p08-12 Black REVIEW necessary not provided 3/8/04, 10:06 AM not provided REVIEW refer to TV manual if REVIEW...
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– –:– – HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p08-12 Black 3/8/04, 10:07 AM three step quick start REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW...
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three-step quick start HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p08-12 3/8/04, 10:07 AM Black...
VCR. Insert the cassette as shown in the diagram below; Turn the TV on don’t use too much force. If the VCR was turned off before you inserted the cassette, the power will come on automatically.
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basic features < rewind > fast forward NOTES: HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p13-20 3/8/04, 10:08 AM Black...
Choose a blank cassette which has the record safety tab still in place Record Safety Tab Load the cassette into the VCR (see page 14) method one method two of this page HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p13-20 Black at the top 3/8/04, 10:08 AM...
Resetting the Counter Record a Programme While Watching Another HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p13-20 Black Notes on Recording TV/VCR < Display Tape Remaining Time Change Display Information 0000 3/12/04, 10:41 AM basic features –...
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basic features Recording Resume Function Instant Timer Recording start recording engage instant timer recording increase time < HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p13-20 3/12/04, 10:41 AM Black...
VIDEO Plus + Timer Programming Make sure that the VCR’s clock is set correctly Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place Turn on the TV and select the Video channel or the AV Mode [0–9] a VIDEO PLUS+ [PROG] : EXIT [0–9] a k...
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basic features k: OK [0]: SAT PROG HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p21-28 3/12/04, 10:52 AM Black...
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Express Timer Programming Make sure that the VCR’s clock is set correctly Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place Turn on the TV and select the Video channel [1] a k [PROG]: EXIT or the AV Mode [+/–] a k...
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basic features PROG < HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p21-28 3/12/04, 10:52 AM Black...
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basic features HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p21-28 Black START STOP DATE 10:00 24.12 8:00 10:45 25.12 10:00 11:30 13:00 25.12 ]: NEXT Screen A – P1 – START STOP 10:00 8:00 VPS/PDC OFF DATE TV PROG 24.12 ]: NEXT Screen B 3/8/04, 10:17 AM...
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HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p21-28 Black basic features [1] a k [PROG]: EXIT [x]: DELETE [PROG]: EXIT 3/12/04, 10:52 AM START STOP DATE 8:00 10:00 24.12 10:45 25.12 10:00 13:00 25.12 11:30 9:00 10:00 DAILY – P1 – START STOP 10:00 8:00 VPS/PDC OFF DATE TV PROG 24.12...
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basic features HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p21-28 3/8/04, 10:17 AM Black...
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advanced features HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p29-42 Black MENU MENU MODE SET B.E.S.T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER O.S.D. DIRECT REC AUTO SP a LP TIMER POWER SAVE AUTO POWER OFF [1] a k [MENU]: EXIT 3/8/04, 10:18 AM...
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REVIEW HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p29-42 Black MENU MENU advanced features MODE SET B.E.S.T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER O.S.D. DIRECT REC AUTO SP a LP TIMER POWER SAVE AUTO POWER OFF [1] a k [MENU]: EXIT REVIEW REVIEW 3/8/04, 10:18 AM...
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advanced features HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p29-42 3/8/04, 10:18 AM Black...
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advanced features REVIEW rthree times HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p29-42 3/8/04, 10:18 AM Black...
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advanced features HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p29-42 3/8/04, 10:18 AM Black...
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HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p29-42 Black MENU MENU advanced features MODE SET B.E.S.T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER O.S.D. DIRECT REC AUTO SP a LP TIMER POWER SAVE AUTO POWER OFF [1] a k [MENU]: EXIT 3/8/04, 10:18 AM...
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advanced features HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p29-42 Black DECODER CONTROLEUR SAT SAT CONTROL ENTREE/DECODEUR ENTREE/SORTIE IN/DECODER IN/OUT *DECODER function is not available in the UK. 3/8/04, 10:18 AM ENTREE ANT. IN SORTIE ANTENNE SORTIE RF OUT AUDIO...
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• If the brand code you entered is invalid, the code field is reset. Enter the correct brand code again. • If the VCR is in playback or recording mode, you cannot set the brand code. SATELLITE RECEIVER BRAND CODE...
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advanced features HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p29-42 Black 3/8/04, 10:19 AM SAT CONTROL SET SAT PROG : 111 CHANGED TO 111 NOT CHANGED [1] a k [1] a k [MENU]: EXIT [MENU]: EXIT...
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DECODER *DECODER function is not available in the UK. HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p29-42 Black ENTREE CONTROLEUR SAT ANT. IN SORTIE SAT CONTROL ENTREE/DECODEUR ENTREE/SORTIE ANTENNE IN/DECODER IN/OUT SORTIE RF OUT AUDIO 3/8/04, 10:19 AM advanced features see diagram below EXT.2 EXT.1...
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advanced features see receiver manual HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p29-42 3/8/04, 10:19 AM Black...
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HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p29-42 Black advanced features on page 30 ENTREE CONTROLEUR SAT ANT. IN SORTIE SAT CONTROL ENTREE/DECODEUR ENTREE/SORTIE ANTENNE IN/DECODER IN/OUT SORTIE RF OUT AUDIO ENTREE CONTROLEUR SAT ANT. IN SORTIE SAT CONTROL ENTREE/DECODEUR ENTREE/SORTIE ANTENNE IN/DECODER IN/OUT SORTIE RF OUT AUDIO 3/8/04, 10:19 AM...
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advanced features HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p29-42 Black on page 30 CONTROLEUR SAT SORTIE SAT CONTROL ENTREE/DECODEUR ENTREE/SORTIE IN/DECODER IN/OUT AUDIO 3/8/04, 10:19 AM ENTREE ANT. IN ANTENNE SORTIE RF OUT...
Other Functions On-Screen Display (O.S.D.) This function allows you to turn the on-screen information get to the mode set screen the highlight bar to MODE SET buttons and press OK button (or enable/disable osd the highlight bar to and press OK button (or return to normal screen GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAY INFORMATION Operation mode...
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advanced features HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p43-47 Black MENU MENU MENU MENU 3/8/04, 10:20 AM MODE SET B.E.S.T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER O.S.D. DIRECT REC AUTO SP a LP TIMER POWER SAVE AUTO POWER OFF [1] a k [MENU]: EXIT MODE SET B.E.S.T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER...
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< HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p43-47 Black MENU MENU MENU MENU S . < > < 3/8/04, 10:20 AM advanced features MODE SET B.E.S.T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER O.S.D. DIRECT REC AUTO SP a LP TIMER POWER SAVE AUTO POWER OFF [1] a k [MENU]: EXIT MODE SET B.E.S.T.
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Connection to a Stereo System *DECODER function is not available in the UK. HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p43-47 Black See diagram below ENTREE/DECODEUR IN/DECODER not provided ENTREE CONTROLEUR SAT ANT. IN SORTIE SAT CONTROL ENTREE/SORTIE ANTENNE IN/OUT SORTIE RF OUT AUDIO Back of VCR 3/8/04, 10:20 AM...
Video Channel Set list on page 53 HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p43-47 Black refer to station necessary advanced features REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW refer to TV manual if 3/8/04, 10:20 AM...
Tuner Set The VCR needs to find, identify and memorise all available stations in your area in order to record programmes correctly. Once done, pressing the PR to jump to the available channels without going via any vacant channels. This channel search can be done either automatically or manually.
advanced features Change Station Name CH SET Delete a Channel CH SET HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p48-53 Black MENU twice MENU MENU MENU 3/8/04, 10:21 AM MANUAL FINE CH45 BBC1 +/– [0–9]: A–Z, 0–9 [0]: CURSOR g k: OK [MENU]: EXIT MANUAL BBC1 - - - - BBC2 - - - - - - - -...
advanced features TV Station Channel Number Guide London & South-East South-West South West East Midlands North North-West North-East Scotland Wales Northern Ireland HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p48-53 3/8/04, 10:21 AM Black...
advanced features Clock Set You should only need to perform this function if: Setting the Clock get to the initial set screen get to the clock set screen set time and date holding will advance the time in 30 minute increments will advance the date in 15 day increments set just clock set preset for clock data source...
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Black subsidiary information This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points. No. The VCR shuts off automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads. The VCR stops recording, then if Timer Recording, the VCR shuts off. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress.
subsidiary information Troubleshooting SYMPTOM USE CLEAN- ING CASSETTE HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p54-59 Black POSSIBLE CAUSE AUTO TIMER RECORD PAUSE MODE 3/8/04, 10:22 AM CORRECTIVE ACTION Video Channel Set AUDIO NORM...
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SYMPTOM HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p54-59 Black subsidiary information POSSIBLE CAUSE 3/8/04, 10:22 AM CORRECTIVE ACTION Set Guide Program Numbers...
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subsidiary information SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Auto Setup Preset Download HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p54-59 3/8/04, 10:22 AM Black...
List of Terms A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C D D D D D E E E E E F F F F F I I I I I J J J J J M M M M M HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p54-59 Black...
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s p e c i f i c a t i o n s g e n e r a l Ó v i d e o / a u d i o t u n e r / t i m e r a c c e s s o r i e s VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EK Printed in China...