JVC HR-S2913U specifications How to use the Remote, Video heads cleaning

Release tab

SERVICING

1. Servicing

If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a.When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.

b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d.If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e.If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

f.When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—

this indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

4. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition.

Cassettes marked “S-VHS” and “VHS” can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked “S-VHS”.

By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this VCR.

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR, Remote or video cassette.

1.DO NOT place the VCR . . .

...in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.

...in direct sunlight.

...in a dusty environment.

...in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.

...on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

2.DO NOT block the VCR’s ventilation openings.

3.DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or on the Remote.

4.DO NOT place anything which might spill on the top of the

VCR or on the Remote.

5.AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.

How to use the Remote

Before use, insert the lithium battery — CR2032 — correctly, with the plus(+) side up into the battery

compartment. To open it, press the release tab and

carefully, pull the compartment out.

The Remote can operate most of your VCR’s functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TVs.

●Point the Remote towards the remote sensor on the target component. The maximum operating distance is about 8m.

●To operate a JVC TV, use any of the following buttons: TV POWER, TV INPUT, TV CH+/– or TV VOL +/–.

NOTE:

If the Remote does not work properly, remove its battery, wait for a few seconds, replace the battery and then try again.

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate.

Replace battery with CR2032. Panasonic (Matsushita Electric) or Maxell is recommended.

Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

Dispose of used battery promptly.

Keep away from children.

Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

Video heads cleaning

The heads get dirty in the following cases:

●in an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity.

●in a dusty environment

●flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes

●continuous usage for a long time

Use a dry cleaning cassette — TCL-2 — when:

●Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.

●The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

●“USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only with “SUPERIMPOSE” set to “ON” ( pg. 13)).

ATTENTION:

To mobile phone users:

Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the VCR may cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a blue back display.

On placing the VCR:

20 cm

Some TVs generate strong magnetic fields.

Make sure to place the VCR at least 20 cm (7 or 8 inches) away from a TV.

DO NOT place the VCR close to a TV as it may cause noise, picture disturbance or malfunctions (power off, etc.) to occur.

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