JVC HR-J780EU, HR-J781EU specifications 54 EN, Recording

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

RECORDING

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.

Recording cannot be started.

● There is no cassette loaded, or the

Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape,

 

 

cassette loaded has had its record safety

reseal the slot where the tab was removed.

 

 

tab removed.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

● “L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1” or “SAT” has been

Set to the desired channel.

 

 

selected as the input mode.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.

● The source (another video recorder,

Confirm that the source is properly

 

 

camcorder) has not been properly

connected.

 

 

connected.

 

 

 

● All necessary power switches have not

Confirm that all units’ power switches are

 

 

been turned on.

turned on.

 

 

● The input mode is not correct.

Set the input mode to “L-1”, “L-2” or

 

 

 

“F-1”.

 

 

 

 

4.

Camcorder recording is not possible.

● The camcorder has not been properly

Confirm that the camcorder is properly

 

 

connected.

connected.

 

 

● The input mode is not correct.

Set the input mode to “L-1”, “L-2” or

 

 

 

“F-1”.

 

 

 

TIMER RECORDING

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.

Timer recording won’t work.

● The clock and/or the timer have been set

Re-perform the clock and/or timer

 

 

incorrectly.

settings.

 

 

● The timer is not engaged.

Press # and confirm that “#” is

 

 

 

displayed on the front display panel.

 

 

 

 

2.

Timer programming is not possible.

● Timer recording is in progress.

Timer programming can’t be performed

 

 

 

while a timer recording is in progress.

 

 

 

Wait until it finishes.

 

 

 

 

3.

“#” on the front display panel won’t

● The timer is engaged but there’s no

Load a cassette with the record safety tab

 

stop blinking.

cassette loaded.

intact.

 

 

 

 

4.

“#”, “” and “$” on the front display

● The loaded cassette has had its record

Remove the cassette and cover the hole

 

panel won’t stop blinking.

safety tab removed.

with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette

 

 

 

with the record safety tab intact.

 

 

● The end of the tape was reached during

The programme may not have been

 

 

timer recording.

recorded in its entirety. Next time make

 

 

 

sure you have enough time on the tape to

 

 

 

record the entire programme.

 

 

 

 

5.

“#” blinks for 10 seconds and the

● # has been pressed when there are no

Check the programmed data and

 

Timer mode is disengaged.

programs in memory, or the timer

re-program as necessary, then press #

 

 

record information has been

again.

 

 

programmed incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

6.

The SHOWVIEW system does not timer-

● The recorder’s channel positions have

Refer to “Guide Program Number Set”

 

record properly.

been set incorrectly.

( pg. 39) and re-perform the procedure.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder English Safety Precautions Moisture Condensation Front View Front Display Panel ON-SCREEN Display How To Use Operating JVC TVsConnect the recorder to TV Check the contentsSituate the recorder Connect the recorder to mainsSelect your country Auto Set UpTurn on the recorder Before starting, make sure of the followingOn the front display panel Perform Auto Set UpSelect the language On the on-screen displaySet the video channel Perform Preset Download10 EN Press rt to select CH - and press OK or eLanguage for the on-screen display Just ClockLanguage Access the Main Menu screenAccess the Country Set screen 12 ENAttach the Satellite Controller Installing Satellite ControllerSituate the Satellite Controller Make connectionsSetting satellite receivers brand and channel 14 ENTV Auto Power On NexTView LinkVCR Auto Standby Direct Rec Basic Playback 16 ENActivate Frame-by-frame playback High-Speed SearchPause during playback Push the JOG dial PressManual Tracking 18 ENVariable Speed Search Including Slow Motion Instant ReViewNext Function Memory Index SearchSkip Search Repeat Playback20 EN Watching Another Instant Timer Recording ITREngage the ITR mode Set the recording durationTape Remaining Time Reset the counter22 EN Receiving Stereo And Bilingual ProgrammesPlayback RecordingBefore performing the Showview Timer Programming Access the Showview screenAccess the Showview Program screen 24 ENSatellite Receiver Users Set the VPS/PDC modeEngage the recorder’s timer mode Guide Program Number SetExpress Timer Programming 26 ENEnter the channel position To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily SerialsVPS/PDC Recording Press PR +28 EN Enter the programme modeBefore performing the 24 Hour Express Timer Programming Set the programme start/stop time and channelReturn to the timer mode Check, cancel and change programmesCancel or change a programme Disengage the timer modeSelect the programme to modify Cancel or change programme settingConfirm the overlapping programmes Overlapping programmes blink on the TV screenProgramme Recording Select the L-2 Select modeEngage the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode Before performing the following stepsEdit From a Camcorder 32 ENStart the source player Set the input mode of recording deckAnother Video Recorder Start the recording deckAudio Dubbing 34 ENStart dubbing Engage the Audio Dubbing modeLocate the start point End Audio DubbingConnecting To a Satellite Receiver Set the tuner Select the input modeConnect the decoder Set L-2 Select to DECODER.  pg38 EN Make connectionsGuide Program Number Showview System SetupGuide Program Number Set Enter the Guide Program numberSelect the mode Mode SetAccess the Mode Set screen Select the mode settingWhen this function is set to ON, the timer is You can set the B.E.S.T. Biconditional Equalised SignalThis feature helps you to adjust the playback picture Off, and automatically disengaged when the recorder is42 EN For ExampleAbout Ntsc Playback Access the Clock Set screen Clock Set44 EN Set the source channel position for clock data Set the date and timeSet Just Clock Start the clock operation46 EN Access the Auto Channel Set screenTuner Set Auto Channel SetPerform Auto Channel Set View the Confirmation screenPress OK twice 48 EN Manual Channel SetWhen Receiving a Scrambled Broadcast Delete a Channel50 EN Set Stations aSet Stations B TV Station And ID List Station NameVideo Channel Set Access the Video Channel Set modeExit the Video Channel Set mode 52 ENPower 54 EN RecordingOther Problems 56 EN PlaybackMemory backup time Approx min Signal-to-noise ratio 45 dBHorizontal resolution Scan system58 EN Memo

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