JVC HR-VP78U manual Dear Customer, Telephone Number

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR.

CAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120V`, 60Hz only.

To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use any other power source.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION:

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number

:HR-VP78U

Trade Name

:JVC

Responsible Party

:JVC Americas Corp.

Address

:1700 Valley Road Wayne,

 

N.J. 07470

Telephone Number :973-315-5000

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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.

VCR Plus+’C3 and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

DSSTM is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics. PRIMESTAR is a registered service mark of Primestar Partners, L.P. DISH NetworkTM is a trademark of Echostar Communications Corporation.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

CAUTION:

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not possible with this model.

This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings with regular VHS resolution.

HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, JVC has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

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Contents HR-VP78U Dear Customer Telephone NumberPower Cord Protection Power SourcesPower Lines Grounding or PolarizationCleaning AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Replacement PartsContents Video OUT Basic ConnectionsANT. 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 During Initial Auto Clock Set During Auto Channel SetSetting LanguagePreparations1 Clock SettingPressAccessMENUMain Menu screen Access Initial Set screen Select clock setSet Auto Clock to on Setting clock semiautomaticallySelect D.S.T. mode Select host channelSetting clock manually 12 ENAccess Tuner Set screen Tuner SettingAutomatically Auto Channel Set Setting channels Perform Auto Channel SetManual Channel Set Setting channels manually14 EN Attach Controller Cable Box Control SettingSituate Controller Connect cable box to VCRTurn on cable box Access Cable Box Set screenSelect cable box output channel Access Cable Box Brand Set screen Enter cable box brandConnect DBS receiver to VCR How to control the DBS receiver18 EN ControllerTurn on DBS receiver Setting DBS receiver output channel & brandChannel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV 3Press Menu Select DBS receiver output channelEnter DBS Receiver’s brand Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screen20 EN Load a cassette BasicPlayback Start playbackChanging display information Basic Playback Features22 EN Checking tape positionAutomatic operations after Adjusting tracking conditionSelecting monitor sound 24 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 while recording anotherErase on-screen display Showing on-screen displayDisplay VCR status on TV screen Accidental erasure preventionLocating particular scene Special Effect Playback28 EN Rapidly Picture Search High-Speed Picture SearchViewing slow motion picture Viewing still pictureSkipping unwanted portions Pause during playback30 EN VCR Plus+ Timer ProgramingAccess VCR Plus+ 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 date32 EN SetupVCR Plus+ VCR Plus+ guide channel matchingTo Initial SET, then Press OK Access Guide Channel Set screenInput guide channel number Express Timer Programing 34 ENDBS To timer-record daily Monday-Friday or weekly serialsCatv Checking program settings 36 ENOverlapping programs blink on the screen Confirm overlapping programsSelect program to modify 38 EN SettingsUseful Function When this function is set to on When this function is set to OFF40 EN For ExampleLink Video This VCRTelevision VCR only Video OUT PausePreventing 42 ENEdit To Or From Another ConnectionThis VCR for recording Edit From Camcorder44 EN Camcorder for playbackEnable remote pause function Select input mode on this VCRAccess Main Menu screen on this VCR Select Edit for Picture ControlTurn on the TV TV Brand Setting46 EN Set TV brand codeEnter cable box brand code Cable Box Brand SettingTurn on the cable box Operate cable boxTurn on the DBS receiver DBS Receiver Brand Setting48 EN Enter DBS receiver brand codePlug in VCR Remote Control CodeUnplug VCR Turn on VCRTroubleshooting 50 ENTimer Recording Other Problems 52 ENCan the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode? What happens if the tape reaches its end during recording?VCR PLUS+ 54 ENList of terms Record Front panel1Still Play Slow Record Pause78Tape speed indication 56 ENRear panel1 How to use the Remote 5496783Full-Size VHS 30 ST-30 58 ENUsable cassettes Compact VHS* TC-20 ST-C20 TC-30 ST-C30 TC-40 ST-C40HOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center Limited Warranty 60 ENMemo 62 EN Page HR-VP78U