JVC HR-J700E, HR-J658EH specifications Timer Recording

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TIMER RECORDING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

1.

Timer recording won’t work.

● The clock and/or the timer have

Re-perform the clock and/or timer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

been set incorrectly.

settings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

● The timer is not engaged.

Press äand confirm that “ä“ is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

displayed on the 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.

“ä“ and “]“ on the display

● The timer is engaged but there’s no

Load a cassette with the Record

 

 

 

panel won’t stop blinking.

cassette loaded.

Safety tab intact, or cover the hole

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

using adhesive tape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

The cassette is automatically

● The loaded cassette has had its

Remove the cassette and cover the

 

 

 

ejected, and “ä“ and “]“ on the

Record Safety tab removed.

hole with adhesive tape, or insert a

 

 

 

display panel won’t stop blinking.

 

 

 

cassette with the Record Safety tab

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

intact.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

“ä“ blinks for 10 seconds and the

● ä has been pressed when there are

Check the programmed data and re-

 

 

 

Timer mode is disengaged.

no programs in memory, or the timer

program as necessary, then press ä

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

record information has been

again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

programmed incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

The cassette is automatically

● The end of the tape was reached

The programme may not have been

 

 

 

ejected, the power shuts off and

during timer recording.

recorded in its entirety. Next time

 

 

 

“ä“ and “]“ won’t stop

 

 

 

make sure you have enough time on

 

 

 

blinking.

 

 

 

the tape to record the entire

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

programme.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

SHOWVIEW does not timer-record

● The recorder’s channel positions

Refer to "Guide Program Number Set"

 

 

 

properly.

have been set incorrectly.

and re-perform the procedure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(☞ pg. 45).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER PROBLEMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

1.

Whistling or howling is heard from

● The camcorder’s microphone is too

Position the camcorder so its

 

 

 

the TV during camcorder record-

close to the TV.

microphone is away from the TV.

 

 

 

ing.

● The TV’s volume is too high.

Turn the TV’s volume down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

When scanning channels, some of

● Those channels have been desig-

If you need the skipped channels,

 

 

 

them are skipped over.

nated to be skipped.

restore them (☞ pg. 40).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

The channel cannot be changed.

● Recording is in progress.

Press PAUSE to pause the recording,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

change channels, then press PLAY to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

resume recording.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Channel settings that were made

● After the manual settings were

Perform manual setting again.

 

 

 

manually seem to have changed or

made, Auto Channel Set was

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

disappeared.

performed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

No channels are stored in the

● The TV aerial cable was not

Connect the TV aerial cable to the

 

 

 

recorder's memory.

connected to the recorder when

recorder properly and turn off the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto Set Up was performed.

recorder power once, then turn the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recorder power back on again. The

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recorder will try Auto Set Up again

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(☞ pg. 4).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

The remote control won’t operate

● The remote control brand setting is

Re-set the remote control to the

 

 

 

the TV or satellite tuner.

incorrect.

correct brand (☞ pg. 28, 29).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents HR-J700E HR-J658E/EH For Italy Safety PrecautionsDo not place the recorder Basic Connections Check ContentsSituate Recorder Connect Recorder to MainsIf you are referring to the front display panel Auto Set UpIf you are referring to the on-screen display International Telephone Country CodeVia an RF cable only RF connection Language CodeVideo Channel Your TV to the Video Channel. Refer toLanguage for the on-screen display If both auto channel set and auto clock set have failedJust Clock Just Clock onLanguage ENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN Display Access Main Menu ScreenOn-Screen Displays Return to Normal ScreenPower Save Mode About Ntsc Playback Colour System SetColour Load a Cassette Basic PlaybackPoint Start PlaybackPlayback Playback FeaturesSearch Activate HIGH-SPEED SearchOverride Automatic Tracking Adjust TrackingManually Return to AutomaticSoundtrack Selection Repeat PlaybackDuring Playback Track USEBasic Recording Recording Features To Record Stereo And Bilingual Programmes A2 Receiving Stereo Bilingual ProgrammesType of Broadcast On-screen Display Being Received Mode SET, then press Select B.E.S.T. ModeS.T. Picture System PreparationPlayback RecordingOr press Record on the recorder During B.E.S.TTimer Programming Satellite Tuner Users Timer WarningStart Time Express Timer ProgrammingEnter Programme Stop TimeTimer Mode SET VPS/PDC ModeEngage RECORDER’S VPS/PDC RecordingCheck, Cancel And Replace Programmes Auto Timer Auto SP→LP TimerAutomatic Satellite Programme Recording Prog REC ModeBefore performing the following steps Remove Power Supply Remote Control FunctionsSET Remote Control Code RE-SUPPLY PowerSET TV Brand Code TV/VCR, TV +/- VolumeOperate TV TV Prog +Operate Satellite Tuner Satellite Tuner Multi-Brand Remote ControlBefore you start Satellite Tuner Brand CodeEdit To Or From Another Video Recorder SET Recording DECK’S Input ModeMake Connections Start Source PlayerPlayer AV2 Select SettingRecorder Recorder PlayerSET RECORDER’S Input Edit From a CamcorderMode Start CamcorderSelect Input Mode Connecting Using a DecoderConnect Decoder SET TunerSatellite Tuner Unit Connection To Satellite TunerBack of Recorder Back of TV AUX in or Tape Monitor Connecting Using a Stereo SystemExit Video Channel SET Mode Access Video Channel SET ModeVideo Channel Set SET Video ChannelAuto Channel Set Tuner SetView Confirmation Screen Perform Auto Channel SETStoring Channels Manually Enter NEW Channel InformationDelete a Channel When Receiving a Scrambled BroadcastChange Station Channel Position Switch Stations Access ManualChannel SET Screen Select NEW StationStation Name TV Station And ID ListFine-Tuning Channels Already Stored Perform TuningSelect Channel to FINE-TUNE Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appearsNumber Showview SetupEnter Receiving Channel Position Number Guide Program Number SetAccess Clock SET Screen Access Initial SET ScreenClock Set SET Date and TimeSET Clock Data Source Channel Position SET Just ClockStart Clock Operation Remote control wont function No power is applied to the recorderMains power cord is discon- nected If you’re using the RF OUT connec- tionTimer Recording Ä remain lit on the display panel. Is there Problem? Questions and AnswersIndex EN Index Remote Control IN/OUT x 1, IN/DECODER x Maximum recording timeFrequency synthesized tuner Memo International Telephone Language Code Ex. Francais is selected for BelgiumFor More Information see INSTRUCTIONS/P4

HR-J658EH, HR-J658E, HR-J700E specifications

The JVC HR-J700E, HR-J658E, and HR-J658EH are notable models in JVC's range of VHS VCRs that emerged during the height of VHS technology. Each of these models comes with impressive features and characteristics, catering to varied user needs and preferences.

The JVC HR-J700E is renowned for its advanced capabilities, including a 4-head system that enhances video playback quality. This model supports SP, LP, and SLP recording modes, allowing for flexible tape management. Notable features include an Auto Tracking function that ensures optimal tape alignment, reducing distortion during playback. The HR-J700E also integrates a digital noise reduction system, improving picture quality by minimizing unwanted artifacts. The video output is complemented by a set of audio outputs, including stereo, ensuring a richer sound experience.

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