JVC HR-J73MS manual Setting the Clock Setting the Tuner, Power failure indicator

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Setting the Clock

 

Setting the Tuner

Since your video recorder bases all of its timer recording start and stop “decisions” on the time kept by its built-in clock, accurate setting of this clock is crucial for proper timer recording results. Each entry must be made within 10 seconds of the previous entry.

Use the buttons on the remote control for this procedure.

1 Press OPERATE button to turn on the recorder.

2 Press CLOCK button to access mode select screen.

 

Press TV PROG. 8/9 button to

 

 

 

 

 

3 place the pointer next to “CLOCK

TIMER PROGRAMMING

 

SET”, then press OK button.

CLOCK SET

 

L The Clock Set screen appears.

[TV PROG

]

 

 

OK

 

 

[CANCEL] : EXIT

 

4

Use NUMBER button “1 ( 8)” or

 

 

 

 

 

“4 ( 9)” to set the time.

CLOCK SET

 

 

TIME

DATE

YEAR

 

 

0 : 00

01 : 01

00

LPress and hold either button to delay

or advance the time by 30 minutes. [1-6]

[PROG/CLOCK] : EXIT

5 Use NUMBER button “2 ( 8)” or “5 ( 9)” to set the date.

LPress and hold either button to change the date by 15 days.

6

Use NUMBER button “3 ( 8)” or “6 ( 9)” to set the year.

7

Press CLOCK button to return to normal screen.

LTo Make Corrections

Perform steps 1 to 3 to call up the Clock Set screen, use NUMBER buttons “1” to “6” to make the correction, then press CLOCK button.

Note:

If, in step 7, the year digits are automatically cleared, it is possible that you have input 29th February for a non-leap year. Input the correct data.

Power failure indicator

Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Once stored, you can call them up with the TV PROG. 8/9 button without going through any vacant channels.

Use the buttons on the recorder for this procedure.

1 Press OPERATE button to turn on the recorder.

LBe sure to select the AUTO mode by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button.

2 Press and hold CH SET button for more than 2 seconds.

LThe Channel Set Mode Select screen appears.

Press TV PROG. 8/9 button to

DELETE

3 place the pointer next to

 

SEARCH/STORE

“SEARCH/STORE”, then press

FINE TUNING

OK button.

 

 

 

L The Band Select screen appears.

[TV PROG ]

 

OK

 

[CANCEL] : EXIT

4 Press TV PROG. 8/9 button to place the pointer next to the band of your choice, then press OK button to initiate Auto Channel Search.

BAND SELECT

AUTO SEARCH PROCEEDING

VHF L

 

 

 

 

 

 

VHF H

 

 

 

PLEASE WAIT

UHF

 

 

 

 

 

 

VHF L 00

[TV PROG

]

 

 

OK

 

 

 

 

 

[CH SET] : EXIT

 

 

 

[CH SET] : EXIT

The right screen appears when a

 

 

 

5 station is detected.

 

 

 

STORE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L To store the detected station, place

CONTINUE

 

 

 

the pointer next

to

“STORE” by

 

 

 

pressing TV PROG. 8/9 button,

[TV PROG ]

 

OK

 

[CH SET] : EXIT

then press OK button.

LIf your don’t want to store the station, press TV PROG. 8/9 button to place the pointer next to “CONTINUE”, then press OK button. Auto Channel Search will start resume.

LThe blueback screen and the TV picture currently being broadcast appear alternately for 8 seconds each.

Press TV PROG. 8/9button until

 

 

 

6 an open position in which you

SELECT NUMBER

want to store a channel appears,

TV PROG.

1

 

 

 

then press OK button.

 

 

 

 

[TV PROG ]

 

OK

 

[CH SET] : EXIT

 

 

The clock resets to “–:– –” when there has been a power failure. Reset the time to return the clock display to normal.

7 If fine tuning is not necessary, simply press STORE button.

LFor fine tuning adjustment, press TV PROG. 8/9 button until the picture becomes clearer, then press STORE button.

LTo continue Auto Channel Search, press TV PROG. 8/9button to select “CONTINUE”, then press OK button. Repeat steps 5 to 7 as necessary.

LTo set channels for other bands, press TV PROG. 8/9button to select “BAND SELECT”, then press OK button to go back to the Band Select screen.

Repeat steps 4 to 7.

TV PROG. 1*

[STORE] : STORE

[TV PROG] : FINE TUNING+

[TV PROG] : FINE TUNING-

[CH SET] : EXIT

TV PROG. 1* ADDED CONTINUE

BAND SELECT

[TV PROG] OK [CH SET] : EXIT

8 Press CH SET to return to normal screen.

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Contents HR-J73MS Table of Contents Precautions Special note on head cleaning PrecautionsAuto Head Cleaner ImportantsFront panel Controls, Indicators and TerminalsControls, Indicators and Terminals cont’d Display panelRear panel Installing Batteries Wireless remote controlHow to Use TV OperationMajor countries Colour TV broadcast Switch System Position InstallationsConnection a basic Connection BInstallations cont’d Setting the On-screenSetting the video channel On-Screen DisplaysPower failure indicator Setting the Clock Setting the TunerVideo Cassette Setting the Tuner cont’dS.T. Picture System RecordingPlayback Playback Basic operationsManual tracking Playback cont’d Recording Instant timer recording off timerTo watch another programme while recording Record buttonRecording cont’d Press C.RESET button before starting recording or playbackElapsed recording time indication Usable cassettes and their recording timesTimer Recording Check And Cancel Programmes Timer Recording cont’dAuto SP/LP Timer Timer Programming screenKaraoke Connecting to Hi-Fi stereo systemHi-Fi audio connection Tape MonitorKaraoke cont’d MicrophoneProvided in the correct directions Preparation Wireless MIC ANTPreparation OperationKEY Control button Wireless MIC indicator Wireless MIC buttonMIC1, 2 terminals Press Play button Start singingVolume adjustment Key controlEcho control Direct access song search blank search Singing and recording SARIndex Search makes finding songs easier. p.13 Editing Editing to/from another recorderEditing from a camcorder Setting of the colour system select buttons Information on Multi-System CompatibilityOff-air recording Tape-to-tape editing Information on Multi-System Compatibility cont’dRecorded tape Playback equipment Dubbed tapeSymptoms Check point TroubleshootingTroubleshooting cont’d SpecificationsHyper UHFHR-J73MS

HR-J73MS specifications

The JVC HR-J73MS is a notable addition to JVC's line of VHS players and recorders that gained popularity in the 1990s. This model captures the essence of the VHS home entertainment experience, offering a blend of functionality, user-friendly features, and solid performance.

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