JVC HR-S3800U manual Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode?

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Questions and answers

PLAYBACK

Q. What happens if the tape reaches its end during playbackorsearch?

A. The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.

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Q.Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode?

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

the heads.

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Q.During picture search, still picture playback and frame-by-frameplayback,thepictureis intermittent. WhatÕs the cause?

A.Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode. Pressing PLAY ( 3 ) to return to normal playback will restore

the picture.

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Q. When returning from variable-speed picture search

to normal playback, the picture is disturbed. Should

Ibeconcernedaboutthis?

A. No, it is normal.

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Q. Whenplayingbackprogramsthathavebeentimer- recordedconsecutively(suchoneprogramfrom 8:00 to 9:00 and another one from 9:00 to 10:00), thepictureandsoundbecomemomentarily distorted where the first program ends and the second program begins. Is this a malfunction?

A. No. This is normal.

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Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effectdoesremovingthesafetytabhave?

A. It disables marking of index codes.

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Q. Sometimes, during index search, the VCR cannot find the program I want to see. Why not?

A. There may be index codes too close together.

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Q.Duringplayback,on-screendisplaysometimes jitters. Why does this happen?

A.If the condition of the tape being played back is not good, jittering of the video (including on-screen display) may occur.

RECORDING

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

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

resume points.

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Q.Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the recording pausemode?

A.No. The VCR automatically stops after 5 minutes to protect the heads. When paused during Instant Timer Recording (ITR), the VCR shuts off automatically after

5 minutes.

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Q.What happens if the tape reaches its end during recording?

A.The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.

TIMER RECORDING

Q.REC and remain lit on the front display panel. Is thereaproblem?

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

in progress.

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

A.Yes, but while you are setting the timer you will not see the tape’s or broadcast program’s picture as it is replaced by the on-screen menu. (The sound from the tape or broadcast program will be heard during the timer setting.)

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Contents HR-S4800U HR-S3800U TelephoneNumber Dear CustomerPower Cord Protection Power SourcesPower Lines Grounding or PolarizationDamage Requiring Service AccessoriesCleaning Replacement PartsContents Back of VCR Basic ConnectionsConnect VCR to power source Check contents Final preparation for useSituate VCR Connect VCR to TVPerform Plug & Play setup Plug & Play SettingWhat to do if Plug & Play setting failed Clock and tuner channels will be set automaticallyAccess Main Menu screen Language SettingAccess Initial Set screen Select language10 EN Clock SettingPreparations Select clock setSelect D.S.T. mode Setting clock semiautomaticallySet Auto Clock to on Select time zone12 EN Setting clock manuallyTuner Setting Access Tuner Set screenPerform Auto Channel Set Access Manual Channel Set screen Setting channels manually14 EN Manual Channel SetSituate Controller Cable Box Control SettingAttach Controller Connect cable box to VCRAccess Cable Box Set screen Access Main Menu screen on VCR16 EN Turn on cable boxEnter cable box brand Access Cable Box Brand Set screenHow to control the DBS receiver 18 ENConnect DBS receiver to VCR Access Main Menu screen on VCR Access DBS Receiver Set screenTurn on DBS receiver Select DBS receiver output channel20 EN Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screenEnter DBS Receiver’s brand If the DBS receiverÕs channel does not change asshownaboveLoad a cassette Basic Playback22 EN Basic Playback FeaturesChanging display information Checking tape positionAdjusting tracking condition Selecting monitor soundAutomatic operations after Access distant code Locating beginning of timer24 EN Locating beginningSelect recording channel Basic RecordingSet tape speed Start recording26 EN Basic Recording FeaturesSpecifying recording length Watching one program while recording anotherShowing on-screen display Select S-VHS ET modeDisplay VCR status on TV screen Exit on-screen display28 EN Special Effect PlaybackLocating particular scene Rapidly Picture Search High-Speed Picture SearchSkipping unwanted portions Viewing still pictureViewingframe still picture frame by Viewing slow motion pictureAccess VCR Plus+ screen VCR Plus+ Timer Programing30 EN Enter PlusCode numberEngage timer recording standby mode To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby modeInput receiving channel number Check program dateChanging VCR Plus+ Setting 32 ENVCR Plus+ guide channel matching Input guide channel number Access Guide Channel Set screenTo Guide Channel To move the highlight bar arrow to Guide34 EN Express Timer ProgramingSet program stop time Set program dateTo timer-record daily Monday-Friday or weekly serials Engage timer recording standby mode36 EN Checking program settingsSelect program to modify Confirm overlapping programsOverlapping programs blink on the screen Press Shuttle Plus %Þ, then press Shuttle Plus #Change setting Useful Function Settings38 EN Select FunctionVideo Calibration Auto TimerPicture Control Superimpose40 EN Auto SP = EP TimerVideo Stabilizer Blue BackAV COMPU-LINK VHS ModeFront AUX Input 42 ENRear AUX Input Edit FunctionCannot turn on the VCR by pressing Power on Child LockChild lock function is now activated and you 44 EN Edit From CamcorderConnection Various connection for editing tapesMake connections Select input mode on this VCRSet AV COMPU-LINK to OFF Start playbackSelect input mode on recording VCR Select edit modeEdit To Or From Another 46 ENAudio Dubbing Source Select input modeSet Edit Function to A. DUB Locate start pointInsert Editing Sourcetape Editedtape 48 ENAnother VCR for playback AV Dubbing Sourcetape EditedtapePrepare tapes Activate editing modeSelect editing function you want Start editing50 EN TV Brand SettingTurn on the TV Set TV brand codeTurn on the cable box Cable Box Brand SettingEnter cable box brand code Operate cable box52 EN DBS Receiver Brand SettingTurn on the DBS receiver Enter DBS receiver brand codeSet remote control code for Remote Changing Remote Control CodeUnplug VCR Plug in VCR54 EN TroubleshootingTimer Recording 56 EN Other ProblemsCan the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode? Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the recording pausemode?What happens if the tape reaches its end during recording? Manual setting Preparation Semiauto setting Brand Installing the Controller 15 Output channelBrand Installing the Controller 18 Output channel 58 ENFront display panel Front panel60 EN Rear panelOn-screen display Remote How to use the RemoteUsablecassettes 62 ENHOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center 64 EN Limited WarrantyMemo 66 EN HR-S4800U/S3800U-EN54-68 00.1.31, 1005 AM HR-S4800U/S3800U
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