JVC HR-J638E/EH specifications Questions and Answers

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QUESTIONSANDANSWERS

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 video recorder indefinitely remain in the still mode?

A.No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.

Q.During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the problem?

A.This is normal.

Q.When returning from multi-speed search to normal playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be concerned about this?

A.No, it is normal.

Q.Noise bars appear during multi-speed search. What’s the problem?

A.This is normal.

Q.Other than preventing further recording, what effect does removing the Record Safety tab have?

A.It disables marking of index codes.

Q.Sometimes, during Index Search, the video recorder can’t find the programme I want to see. Why not?

A.There may be index codes too close together.

RECORDING

Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the beginning of the continuation of recording. Why does this happen?

A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points.

Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause mode?

A. No. The video recorder goes to its Stop mode auto- matically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.

Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording? A. The video recorder automatically rewinds it to the

beginning.

TIMER RECORDING

Q. " " and "ä" remain lit on the display panel. Is there a problem?

A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress.

Q. Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape or a TV broadcast?

A. You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the on- screen menu, but the audio from the program or tape you’re viewing can be heard.

ATTENTION:

This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases, switch the recorder off and unplug the mains power cord. Then plug it in again and turn the recorder on. Take out the cassette. After checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.

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Contents HR-J638E/EH Safety Precautions Safety FirstDo not place the recorder Basic Connections Tune The TV To Your Video RecorderConnecting Using a Decoder Initial Settings EN Tuner SetSelect Language Select CountryInitial Settings View Confirmation ScreenReturn to Normal Screen USHClock Set PreparationSET Clock SET Date and TimeSET Just Clock Channel PositionBasic Playback Load a CassettePoint Start PlaybackPlayback Features Pause During PlaybackActivate HIGH-SPEED Search Adjust Tracking Override Automatic TrackingManually Return to AutomaticActivate Scene Finder Stop Scene FinderActivate Index Search EN PlaybackSET A/B Code Switch RE-SUPPLY PowerActivate Counter MemoryBasic Recording Access Mode Select S.T. Picture SystemRecording Playback ENABLE/DISABLE On-Screen DisplaysRecording Features EN RecordingReceiving Stereo And Bilin- gual Programmes To Record Stereo And Bilin- gual Programmes A2Reset Counter Engage ITR ModeSelect Channel to Watch SET Counter DisplayAccess CH. SET Mode Menu Screen EN Timer RecordingInformation On ShowView Make List of Stored Station Names Channel PositionsWhen Using a Satellite Tuner Enter Showview NumberClose Menu PreparationShowView Timer Recording EN Timer RECORDINGcontTimer Mode To re-engage the timer, press Timer To Delay The Stop TimeTo Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials Return to NormalRegular Timer Programming Engage RECORDER’S Timer ModeEnter Programme Stop Time Access Programme Screen TimerRevise Programme IN- Formation Engage Auto SP/LPSET Recording DECK’S Input Mode Edit To Or From Another Video RecorderMake Connections Start Source PlayerSET RECORDER’S Input Mode Edit From a CamcorderStart Camcorder Start RecorderAudio Dubbing When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, OUT or AV2 in connector. When using these connectorsMake sure to select the correct input mode in step Priority over those made to the rear panel connectorsControl Your TV Using Addi- tional Buttons Multi-Brand Remote Con- trolSET TV Brand Code TRY Operating TVAccess CH. SET Mode Select ModeMenu Select PositionSwitch Stations Perform TuningSelect NEW Station Select Channel toTV Station and ID List Corrective Action ClearTimer again Possible CauseTape-to-tape editing is not possible Questions and Answers Index Front ViewIndicator will blink during turbo search @ #Installing Batteries How To UsePAL-type colour signal and Ccir monochrome signal,625 lines Maximum recording time