JVC HR-S29U manual 54 EN, Timer Recording

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54 EN

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TIMER RECORDING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

1.

Timer recording will not work.

 

● The clock and/or the timer have

 

 

Set the clock and/or timer correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

been set incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

● The timer is not engaged.

 

 

Press TIMER and check to make sure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

that ‰ appears on the front display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

panel.

 

 

 

 

 

● The VCR has not been set up properly.

 

 

Re-perform the set-up procedures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure you have compensated for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

guide channel and VCR or cable box

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

channel number mismatches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

( pg. 32).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Timer programing will not work.

 

● Timer recording is in progress.

 

 

Timer programing cannot be performed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

when timer recording is in progress.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wait until it finishes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

‰ and ] on the front display

 

● The timer is engaged but there is no

 

 

Load a cassette with the record safety

 

 

 

panel will not stop blinking.

 

cassette loaded.

 

 

tab intact, or with the hole covered

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with adhesive tape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

The cassette is automatically

 

● The loaded cassette has had its

 

 

Remove the cassette and cover its

 

 

 

ejected, and ‰ and ] on the

 

record safety tab removed.

 

 

hole with adhesive tape, or replace it

 

 

 

front display panel will not stop

 

 

 

 

with a cassette on which the safety

 

 

 

blinking.

 

 

 

 

tab is intact.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

‰ blinks for 10 seconds and the

 

● TIMER has been pressed when there

 

 

Check the programed data and set

 

 

 

timer mode is disengaged.

 

are no programs in memory, or the

 

 

again if necessary, then press TIMER

 

 

 

 

 

timer recording program has not

 

 

again.

 

 

 

 

 

been set correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

The cassette is automatically

 

● The tape reaches its end during

 

 

The program may not have been

 

 

 

ejected, the power shuts off and ‰

 

timer recording.

 

 

recorded in its entirety. Next time be

 

 

 

and ] will not stop blinking.

 

 

 

 

sure you have enough time on the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tape to record the entire broadcast.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Cable channels are not automatically

 

● The Controller is not properly

 

 

Connect the Controller correctly

 

 

 

switched during timer recording.

 

connected to the VCR.

 

 

( pg. 15).

 

 

 

 

 

● The output channel selected in the

 

 

After confirming your cable box’s

 

 

 

 

 

Cable Box Set screen is incorrect.

 

 

output channel number, re-access the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cable Box Set screen and select the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

correct number ( pg. 16).

 

 

 

 

 

● The cable box is turned off.

 

 

Make sure the power is on before

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

timer recording starts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.

Satellite channels are not

 

● The Controller is not properly

 

 

Connect the Controller correctly

 

 

 

automatically switched during timer

 

connected to the VCR.

 

 

( pg. 18).

 

 

 

recording.

 

● The output channel selected in the

 

 

After confirming your DBS receiver’s

 

 

 

 

 

DBS Receiver Set screen is incorrect.

 

 

output channel number, re-access the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DBS Receiver Set screen and select

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the correct number ( pg. 19).

 

 

 

 

 

● The VCR is not set correctly to

 

 

Set the correct DBS receiver brand

 

 

 

 

 

control the DBS receiver.

 

 

code ( pg. 20).

 

 

 

 

 

● The DBS receiver is turned off.

 

 

Make sure the power is on before

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

timer recording starts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.

Timer recording begins as

 

● Even though you do not use an

 

 

Set “CABLE BOX SET” to “OFF” (

 

 

 

scheduled, but the channel is

 

external cable box or DBS receiver,

 

 

pg. 16) or “DBS RECEIVER SET” is set

 

 

 

always incorrect.

 

“CABLE BOX SET” is set to “ON” or

 

 

to “OFF” ( pg. 19).

 

 

 

 

 

“DBS RECEIVER SET” is set to “ON”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.You moved, and now VCR Plus+

 

● The receivable stations in the new

 

 

Re-perform the Changing VCR Plus+

 

 

 

does not work properly.

 

area are received on different

 

 

Setting procedure ( pg. 32).

 

 

 

 

 

channels than those in the previous

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.

“PROGRAM FULL” is displayed on

 

● All 8 programs of the VCR’s timer

 

 

Wait until a space in memory clears,

 

 

 

the screen.

 

memory are used.

 

 

or cancel unnecessary program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

information ( pg. 37).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents HR-S29U Dear Customer Telephone NumberPower Cord Protection Power SourcesPower Lines Grounding or PolarizationCleaning AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Replacement PartsContents Basic Connections Back of VCRSituate VCR Check contentsConnect VCR to power source Connect VCR to TVWhat to do if Plug & Play setting failed Plug & Play SettingPerform Plug & Play setup Clock and tuner channels will be set automaticallyAccess Initial Set screen Language SettingAccess Main Menu screen Select language1Preparations Clock Setting10 EN Select clock setSet Auto Clock to on Setting clock semiautomaticallySelect D.S.T. mode Select host channelSetting clock manually 12 ENPerform Auto Channel Set Tuner SettingAccess Tuner Set screen Automatically Auto Channel SetManual Channel Set Access Manual Channel Set screenAdd or skip desired channels Shuttle Plus # toAttach Controller Cable Box Control SettingSituate Controller Connect cable box to VCRTurn on cable box Access Cable Box Set screenSelect cable box output channel Cable BOX SETPress OK Access Cable Box Brand Set screenEnter cable box brand If the cable boxs channel does not change toConnect DBS receiver to VCR How to control the DBS receiver18 EN DBS receiver Controller Your VCRsuggested LocationsTurn on DBS receiver Access Main Menu screen on VCRAccess DBS Receiver Set screen Select DBS receiver output channelEnter DBS Receiver’s brand Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screenChannel listed below for your brand, setting is complete If the DBS receiver’sLoad a cassette BasicPlayback Start playbackChanging display information Basic Playback Features22 EN Checking tape positionAutomatic operations after Adjusting tracking conditionSelecting monitor sound Activate manual tracking24 EN Locating beginning of timerAccess distant code Locating beginningSet tape speed Basic RecordingSelect recording channel Start recordingSpecifying recording length Basic Recording Features26 EN Watching one program whileDisplay VCR status on TV screen Select S-VHS ET modeShowing on-screen display Exit on-screen displayLocating particular scene Special Effect Playback28 EN Rapidly Picture Search High-Speed Picture SearchViewing still picture Skipping unwanted portionsViewing slow motion picture 30 EN VCR Plus+ Timer ProgramingAccess PlusCode No. screen Enter PlusCode numberInput receiving channel number Engage timer recording standby modeTo use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode Check program dateChanging VCR Plus+ 32 ENVCR Plus+ guide channel matching Guide Channel Access Main Menu screen Input receiving channel numberInput guide channel number SET, then press OK orExpress Timer Programing 34 ENTo timer-record daily Monday-Friday or weekly serials Access Program Check screen Checking program settingsDisengage timer Timer warning displayReengage timer recording standby mode SettingsCancel or change program setting Other Useful functions for timer recordingSelect program to modify 38 ENConfirm overlapping programs Program Completed appears on the screen for aboutChange setting Useful Function SettingsAccess Function Set screen Select FunctionWhen this function is set to on When this function is set to OFF40 EN For Example AV Compulink connectors becomes possible Mode is used for recording on S-VHS tapesBy connecting other JVC’s AV Compulink components see By selecting either HI-FI L or HI-FI RTo Audio AV Compu LinkTo AV Compu To S-VIDEO44 EN Set timer program on DBS receiverEngage Satellite Auto Recording standby mode Press REC LinkChild Lock Connection Edit From Camcorder46 EN Various connection for editing tapesSelect video input terminal Select input mode on this VCRMake connections Set Picture Control to EditEdit To Or From Another 48 ENSet TV brand code TV Brand SettingTurn on the TV Operate TVTurn on the cable box Cable Box Brand Setting50 EN Enter cable box brand codeEnter DBS receiver brand code DBS Receiver Brand SettingTurn on the DBS receiver Operate DBS receiver52 EN Changing Remote Control CodeCheck remote control code for VCR Change code for VCRPower Timer Recording 54 ENOther Problems Moisture CondensationPlayback Timer Recording56 EN RecordingList of terms Blue BackFront panel 8AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors  pg58 EN 3Cassette loading slot7S Video OUT connector  pg Rear panel1On-screen display How to use the Remote 60 ENUsable cassettes HOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center 62 ENLimited Warranty HR-S29U

HR-S29U specifications

The JVC HR-S29U is a VCR model renowned for its advanced features and reliability in the world of analog video recording. As a product of JVC, a brand that has long been associated with innovation in video technology, the HR-S29U stands out in the realm of VHS players.

One of the key features of the JVC HR-S29U is its S-VHS capability, allowing for superior video quality compared to standard VHS. The S-VHS mode enhances the resolution and sharpness of the recorded images, making it an excellent choice for enthusiasts and those looking to preserve their home videos with the best possible clarity. The device also supports standard VHS, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of tapes.

Another notable characteristic of the HR-S29U is its 19-micron head technology. This feature significantly contributes to the VCR’s ability to capture and reproduce fine details, resulting in smoother playback and clearer images. The precision of the head design is particularly beneficial for those who are archiving older footage, as it helps minimize wear on the tapes and optimizes the viewing experience.

The JVC HR-S29U also includes a variety of convenient playback features. The index search function allows users to quickly locate specific scenes within a tape, which is especially useful for lengthy recordings. Additionally, the device supports rental tapes and features a copy protection mode, making it a versatile option for both personal and professional use.

Another important technology integrated into the HR-S29U is the Auto Tracking system. This function automatically adjusts the tracking for optimal playback performance, reducing the need for manual adjustments and ensuring a hassle-free experience. Moreover, the VCR comes equipped with various connection options, including composite and RF outputs, allowing for easy connections to televisions and audio systems.

In terms of design, the JVC HR-S29U is compact and user-friendly, with an intuitive interface that simplifies operation. Its reliable build quality and durability further make it a sought-after choice among users seeking to enjoy or digitize their VHS collections.

Overall, the JVC HR-S29U represents a significant blend of advanced features and user-friendly design, making it a notable entry in the world of video cassette recorders. With its S-VHS capabilities, innovative head technology, and convenient functionalities, it remains a valuable asset for anyone looking to preserve and enjoy their treasured video memories.
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