JVC hr-dvs3u manual Playback, Timer Recording

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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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 VCR indefinitely remain in the Still mode?

A.No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes on the VHS deck, 3 minutes on the DV deck to protect the heads.

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

A.No, it is normal.

Q.Noise bar appear during variable-speed search. What’s the problem?

A.This is normal.

Q.Sometimes, during Index Search, the VCR can’t find the program 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 VCR indefinitely remain in the Record- Pause mode?

A.No. The VCR goes to its Stop mode automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.

Q.What happens if the tape runs out during recording?

A.The VCR stops recording, and “[” on the front display panel won’t stop blinking.

TIMER RECORDING

Q.“o” and “#” remain lit on the front 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.You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the on-screen menu, but the audio from the program or tape you’re viewing can be heard.

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Contents For Customer Use Video Cassette RecorderMoisture Condensation Dear CustomerImportant Product Safety Instructions Cleaning AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Replacement PartsContents Front View Rear View Front Display Panel Remote How To UseON-SCREEN Display for VHS deck 10 ENTo recall an indication Press DISPLAY/OSDON-SCREEN Display for DV deck Connect the VCR to power source Check the contents12 EN Situate the VCRVideo Connection 8To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO input connectorsWhat to do if Plug & Play setting failed Perform Plug & Play setupPlug & Play Set 14 ENLanguage Clock Set Access the Clock Set screen16 EN PreparationsManual Clock Set Semiauto Clock SetTuner Set Access the Tuner Set screen18 EN Auto Channel SetAdd or skip the desired channels Manual Channel SetTo add channels To skip channels20 EN Installing ControllerTurn on the cable box Access the Cable Box Set screenSelect the cable box’s channel If you do not use a cable box, press rt until OFFEnter the cable box’s brand 22 ENPress OK or e If the cable box’s channel does not change toIf your DBS receiver has audio/video output connectors How to control the DBS receiverDBS receiver Turn on the DBS receiver Setting DBS receivers brand and channelSelect the DBS receiver’s channel If you do not use a DBS receiver, press rt until OFFIf the DBS receiver’s channel does not change as shown above Enter the DBS receiver’s brandBasic Playback 26 ENVHS deck Set the tape speed Choose a programStart recording Pause/Resume recordingSlow Motion On the VCR 28 ENPause during playback Activate frame-by-frame playbackVariable Speed Search On the Remote Slow Motion On the RemoteIndex Search 30 ENRepeat Playback Next Function MemoryManual Tracking Adjust the tracking manuallySoundtrack Selection Override automatic trackingInstant Timer Recording ITR 32 ENRecord One Program While Watching Another Press C.RESET before starting recording or playback Reset the counterTape Remaining Time Set the counter display34 EN RetakeSecond Audio Recording Active Video Calibration PlaybackRecording DV deck 36 ENSelect the DV deck Press DVDV recording indicator lights on the VCR 38 EN Slow Motion On the Remote 40 EN Time Code Access the VCR Plus+ Program screen Access the PlusCode No. screen42 EN Select the deckFor the VHS deck Engage the VCR’s timer modeFor the DV deck Cable Box or DBS Receiver Users44 EN Access the Guide Channel Set screenGuide Channel Number Set Enter the Guide Channel numberEnter the receiving channel position number Guide Channel Number46 EN Express Timer ProgramingEnter the channel position Enter the program datePress DATE+ Press CH+24HR Quick Programing Enter the program mode48 EN Set the program start/stop time and channelPage Access the Program Check screen Disengage the timer modeCancel or change a program Return to the timer modeConfirm the overlapping programs Cancel or change program settingSelect the program to modify Overlapping programs blink on the TV screen52 EN Tape DubbingFrom DV to VHS Dubbing An Entire CassettePress DV, then press SP/LP p From VHS to DVLocate the start point on the DV deck 54 ENPrepare the VHS deck for dubbing Pause dubbingPrepare the DV deck for dubbing Locate the start point on the VHS deck56 EN Player Recorder58 EN Set the input mode of recording deckStart the source player Start the recording deckExample When using this VCR as the source player Connection to a PC with DV connectorPC with DV connector Connection to another VCR60 EN Audio DubbingVHS Audio Dubbing DV Audio DubbingEngage the Audio Dubbing mode End Audio DubbingPress A.DUB 62 EN Insert EditingVHS Insert Editing Source tapeAV Insert Editing VHS deck only Engage the Insert Editing modePrepare the recording cassette Start Editing64 EN Access the R.A.Edit screenSelect the program Press R.A.EDIT. The R.A.Edit screen appearsPrepare the source tape Locate the end pointStart Random Assemble Editing End Random Assemble Editing66 EN Remote A/B Code SwitchingChange the code for VCR To control two VCRs with the same RemoteSet the TV brand code TV Multi-Brand Remote ControlOperate the TV Before performing the following steps68 EN Press the corresponding button PowerSet the Cable Box brand code Operate the Cable BoxDBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control Set the DBS receiver brand codeOperate the DBS receiver Access the Mode Set screen Mode SetSelect the mode Select the mode settingWhen this function is set to on Mode SET72 EN VHS Mode SETVHS Mode SET For Example 74 ENSelecting either HI-FI L or HI-FI R Correction to the luminance signal to enhance detailsNormally select this. Hi-Fi sound is played back Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back76 EN DV Mode SETPower Recording 78 ENDV deck VHS deck80 EN Timer RecordingTimer Recording PlaybackRecording 82 EN Changing VCR Plus+ Setting Cable box Cable Box Control SettingExpress Timer Programming VCR Plus+ Timer Programing84 EN HOW to Locate Your JVC Service CenterWarranty Only in U.S.A 86 EN