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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

Questions and answers

PLAYBACK

Q. What happens if the tape reaches its end during playback or search?

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-frame playback, the picture is intermittent. What’s 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 I be concerned about this?

A. No, it is normal.

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Q. When playing back programs that have been timer- recorded consecutively (such one program from 8:00 to 9:00 and another one from 9:00 to 10:00), the picture and sound become momentarily 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 effect does removing the safety tab have?

A.It disables marking of index codes and tape numbers

for Video Navigation.

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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.During playback, on-screen display sometimes 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 pause mode?

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 ä remain lit on the front display panel. Is there a problem?

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

in progress.

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Q.Can I program the timer while I’m 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 HM-DH30000U Dear Customer Power Lines Power SourcesPower Cord Protection Grounding or PolarizationCleaning AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Replacement PartsAbout Head Cleaning Contents Connections Basic ConnectionVideo Connection What to do if Plug & Play setting failed Plug & Play SettingPerform Plug & Play setup Preparations Clock Setting10 EN Select time zone Setting clock semiautomaticallySelect D.S.T. mode Select host channelSet year Setting clock manually12 EN Manual Clock SetAccess Tuner Set Up screen Tuner SettingSetting channels automatically Perform Auto Channel Set14 EN Setting channels manuallyAccess Manual Channel Set screen Add or skip desired channelsAttach Controller Cable Box Control SettingSituate Controller Connect cable box to VCR16 EN Access Main Menu screen on VCRAccess Cable Box Set screen Turn on cable boxIf the cable box’s channel does not change to Press the appropriateCable BOX Brand List Connect DBS receiver to VCR How to control the DBS receiver18 EN Antenna VideoSelect DBS receiver output channel Access DBS Receiver Set screenTurn on DBS receiver If you do not use a DBS receiverEnter DBS Receiver’s brand AccessPress OKDBS. Receiver Brand Set screen20 EN Receiver ControlStart playback Basic PlaybackLoad a cassette Changing display information Basic Playback Features22 EN Checking tape positionSelecting monitor sound Adjusting tracking conditionPlaying back tape repeatedly Activate manual trackingAutomatic operations after Access distant code24 EN Locating beginningSkipping unwanted portions Locating beginning of timerAdjusting picture condition VHS Recording BasicRecording VHS/VHS Recording To fast-forward the tape when it is not runningCompatibility Of Cassettes And Recording Mode To pause recordingSpecifying recording length Basic Recording Features28 EN Recording another Showing on-screen displayOther useful functions for recording Record safety tab30 EN Accidental erasure preventionRapidly Picture Search High-Speed Picture Search Special Effect PlaybackLocating particular scene Variable-Speed Picture Search S-VHS/VHS onlyPause during playback 32 ENViewing still picture Advance or reverse still pictureCH + Viewing slow motion pictureSlow Motion Playback S-VHS/VHS only During normal playback or still picture playbackDaily M-F Cancel VCR Plus+ Timer ProgramingAccess VCR Plus+ screen 34 ENInput receiving channel number Engage timer recording standby modeTo use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode Check program dateVCR Plus+ guide channel matching Changing VCR Plus+ Setting36 EN Guide Channel Access Guide Channel Set screenInput guide channel number SET, then press OKSet program stop time Express Timer Programing38 EN Set program dateTo timer-record daily Monday-Friday or weekly serials CatvChecking program settings 40 ENOther Useful functions for timer recording PatternSelect program Navigation Playback42 EN 2,3Video Navigation turns Deactivating Video NavigationDeactivate Video Navigation On or OFFFinding Tapes Access Search·Edit screenAccess tape number screen 44 ENFinding by category Finding by recording date46 EN Finding blank space4 C 3 Editing TitlesEditing tape title 7 B 4,548 EN Access edit screenHow to enter the characters and symbols Enter titlePress Navigation Access category screen Access edit screenEditing program category Edit Program TitleTape number you want to 50 ENDeleting tape information Delete, then press NumberChecking memory Access delete screenDeleting program information Check memoryChange setting Useful Function SettingsAccess Function Set Up screen 52 ENAuto Video settings Video VHSDigital R3 S-VHS/VHS only Audio settings Audio 54 ENInput/Output settings IN/OUT 56 EN Additional settings AddtlWhen this function is set to OFF For ExampleTelevision When this function is set to OFF, you can record on D-VHSAV Compu Link Reset Number Link Set UpAccess i.LINK Set Up screen 58 ENLink Branched Connection What is i.LINK?Link Connection Link Connection ExamplesMake sure the record safety tab is intact Set timer program on DBS receiverEngage Satellite Auto Recording standby Mode 60 ENSelect Jlip ID Set Up screen Jlip ID SET UP, then62 EN Edit FromCamcorder Various connection for editing tapesSet AV COMPU-LINK to OFF Select input mode on this VCRMake connections VHS/VHS connectionAVHS/VHS connection Edit To Or From Another VCR/Other Devices64 EN Link connectionLoad cassettes Select input mode on recording VCRSelect edit mode Press Play 3 on the playback VCRTV Brand Setting 66 ENEnter cable box brand code Cable Box Brand SettingTurn on the cable box Operate cable boxTurn on the DBS receiver DBS Receiver Brand Setting68 EN Enter DBS receiver brand codeCheck remote control code for VCR Changing Remote Control CodeSet remote control code for Remote Turn off VCRTroubleshooting 70 ENTimer Recording Moisture Condensation About Head Cleaning72 EN Error Codes and Messages Playback Timer Recording74 EN RecordingList of terms 76 EN Front panelRear panel VHF/UHFChild Lock 78 ENFront display panel Still Play SlowOn-screen display HI-FI STD SD INDEX-9Remote How to use the Remote80 EN Accessories TimerConnectors GeneralHOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center 82 ENLimited Warranty HM-DH30000U
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HM-DH30000U specifications

The JVC HM-DH30000U is a versatile professional-grade digital video recorder that merges the capabilities of both VHS and digital formats, marking a significant achievement in video technology. This unique device serves as a bridge between traditional analog tapes and modern digital workflows, making it an ideal tool for video production, archiving, and playback.

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