JVC HR-A230ES, HR-A231EK specifications Questions and Answers

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QUESTIONSANDANSWERS

PLAYBACK

Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search?

A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.

Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the still mode?

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

Q.During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the problem?

A.This is normal.

Q.When returning from multi-speed search to normal playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be concerned about this?

A.No, it is normal.

Q.Noise bars appear during multi-speed search. What’s the problem?

A.This is normal.

Q.Other than preventing further recording, what effect does removing the Record Safety tab have?

A.It disables marking of index codes.

Q.Sometimes, during Index Search, the video recorder can’t find the programme I want to see. Why not?

A.There may be index codes too close together.

RECORDING

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

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

Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause mode?

A. No. The video recorder shuts off automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.

Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording? A. The video recorder automatically rewinds it to the

beginning.

TIMER RECORDING

Q. "REC" and "ä" remain lit on the display panel. Is there a problem?

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

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

A.Yes.

ATTENTION:

This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases, switch the recorder off and unplug the mains power cord. Then plug it in again and turn the recorder on. Take out the cassette. After checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.

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Contents HR-A230EK HR-A231EK HR-A230ES Safety First Safety PrecautionsDo not place the recorder Step Quick SET UP Basic Connections Check ContentsInstalling Your N EW Recorder Situate RecorderReset Output Mode Select Output ModeSET TV Preset Tune The TV To Your Video RecorderSatellite Receiver Connection To Satellite ReceiverInst Allin G Your NEW RE C Order contd UnitTuner Set Access ConfirmationInitial Settings Return to NormalTurn the Recorder on Access Clock SET DisplayClock Set SET ClockSET Date and Time Preset PositionReturn to Normal Display SET Just ClockPoint Basic PlaybackLoad a Cassette Start PlaybackActivate SLOW-MOTION Playback Playback FeaturesPlayback SearchManually Adjust TrackingOverride Automatic Tracking Return to AutomaticIndex Search Activate Index SearchActivate Repeat Repeat PlaybackRemote A/B Code Switching SET A/B Code SwitchRE-SUPPLY Power Next Function MemoryBasic Recording Recording Features SET Display Timer RecordingInformation On Video Plus+ Guide Channel SetTimer RECORDINGcont NumberAccess Programme Video Plus+ Timer RecordingAccess Timer Program Ming Display Enter Pluscode NumberEngage RECORDER’S Timer ModePress Timer Press SP/LP to set the tape speedEnter Programme Start Time Regular Timer ProgrammingAccess Programme Display Enter Programme DateEngage RECORDER’S Timer Mode Enter Preset PositionPress TV PROG. + Revise Programme Information Check And Cancel ProgrammesWith the recorders power turned on, go to step PDC RecordingMake Connections SET Recording DECK’S Input ModeEdit To Or From Another Video Recorder Start Source PlayerMode Edit From a CamcorderSET RECORDER’S Input Start CamcorderInput Channel Using the Confirmation D IsplaySelect Position Enter NEW ChannelSelect Item Select StationDelete Station Select NEW PositionSelect NEW Station Switch StationsUsing the Confirmation Display CharacterSelect Channel to Perform TuningFine-Tuning Channels Already Stored FINE-TUNETV Statio N and ID List TV Station Channel N Umber Guid E U.K. only Channel IslandsSet the TV to its AV mode Panel Indicator offIf you are using the AV connection ClearTV/VCR switch is in the wrong Set the switch to TV Timer againMade, Auto Channel Set was Disappeared Performed Questions and Answers List Of Terms IndexProgramme Delivery Control PDC Front View ANT. in Connector enables connection of aerial. pg Rear ViewRemote Control Operating JVC TVs Installing BatteriesHow To Use Digit EntrySpecifications