User manual JVC HR-V615

[. . . ] VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-V615EK HR-V616EK HR-V617EK PAL SAT VCR REVIEW INSTRUCTIONS LPT0909-001A HR-V615/616/617EK-Cover Black 1 3/17/04, 09:46 AM 2 safety first Safety Precautions The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit. WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. IMPORTANT I Please read the various precautions on pages 2­4 of this instruction manual before installing or operating the recorder. I It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein. IMPORTANT Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain a proper safety approved extension lead/adapter or consult your dealer. In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. [. . . ] The VCR spends about 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape and then begins recording. SAT VCR REVIEW a pause of 7 seconds a B. E. S. T. The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality based on the condition of the tape in use. bESt appears on the VCR's display panel. SAT VCR REVIEW Avoiding B. E. S. T. introduces a 7 second delay before recording starts, you may wish to compensate by first pressing | and T together (this puts the VCR into RECORD PAUSE mode during which time the VCR performs the B. E. S. T. when you wish to start recording. HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p29-42 Black 31 3/8/04, 10:18 AM 32 advanced features Sound Modes NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts before you start Set On Screen Display (O. S. D. ) to ON ( pg. 43) This VCR is equipped with a digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) which makes the reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the VCR is tuned to a different preset, the type of broadcast will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds. select stereo Press AUDIO until HIFI L l L R appears on the TV screen. select bilingual Press AUDIO until HIFI L l or HIFI L R appears on the TV screen (as required). select standard To listen to standard monaural audio during a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until NORM appears on the TV screen. Soundtrack Selection This VCR is capable of recording three soundtracks and will play back the one that you select with the AUDIO button. track use HI FI L l L R Hi-Fi stereo pre-recorded tapes HI FI Main audio of bilingual tapes Ll HI FI L R Sub-audio of bilingual tapes NORM Audio-dubbed tapes HI FI NORM Audio-dubbed tapes Notes normal selection hi fi l l L r should normally be selected. In this mode, Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo and the normal audio track is played back automatically for tapes which only have normal audio. recording If the NICAM stereo signal is poor or unavailable, the VCR will automatically record standard monoaural audio onto both the Hi-Fi and normal audio tracks. This will eliminate possible audio interference. HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p29-42 Black 32 3/8/04, 10:18 AM advanced features 33 Finding Specific Scenes Skip Search During playback, press 3 up to 4 times. Each press of the 3 button will cause the VCR to go into fast-motion playback for a period of 30 seconds. · To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press . . Index Search Each time you record a programme, this VCR puts an index marker at the point that you started recording. The VCR can fast wind to any one of nine index markers in either direction from the point that you stop the tape. NOTE: Before starting, make sure the VCR is in the Stop mode. finding first index marker Press [ or ] once. The TV screen will display [1 or ]1 and the VCR begins searching through the tape in the corresponding direction for the first index marker from its current position. finding subsequent index markers Press [ or ] the required number of times (e. g. The TV screen will display [5 or ]5 and the VCR begins searching through the tape in the corresponding direction for the fifth index marker from its current position. Instant Review After ensuring that the VCR is turned off and that the timer mode is disengaged, press r. SAT VCR REVIEW Pressing the rbutton causes the VCR to turn on, rewind to the beginning of the last timer-recorded programme and begin playback. The display panel tells you how many timer-recorded programmes are on the tape. If you have three, the REVIEW indicator and `3' blink on the display panel. NOTE: Instant Review will also operate if the VCR is turned on. timer mode Instant Review will not work while the VCR is in Timer mode. auto satellite programme recording If Auto Satellite Programme Recording has been used to record the programmes, the number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on the display panel. HR-V615/616/617EK-EN/p29-42 Black 33 3/8/04, 10:18 AM 34 advanced features T-V Link Functions When you connect the VCR and your TV via both the RF cable and the fullywired 21-pin SCART cable ( pg. You can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc. * For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV. [. . . ] 18 Recording Resume Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Repeat Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 D Delete a Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Direct Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 E Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]