JVC SR-VS20U manual Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode?

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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 (VHS deck) or 3 minutes (DV deck) to protect the heads.

Q.During search, still 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 to return to normal playback will restore the picture.

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.

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

A.No. The VCR automatically goes to its Stop mode after 5 minutes (VHS deck) or 3 minutes (DV deck) to protect the heads. When paused during Instant Timer Recording (ITR), the VCR shuts off automatically after 5 minutes (VHS deck) or 3 minutes (DV deck).

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.When playing back programs that have been timer- recorded with consecutive times (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 at the point where the first program ends and the second program begins. Is this a malfunction?

A.No. This is normal.

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

A.It disables marking of index codes.

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.

Q.During playback, on-screen operational indicators sometimes jitter. Why does this happen?

A.If the condition of the tape being played back is not good, jittering of the video (including on-screen indicators) may occur.

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

A.The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.

TIMER RECORDING

Q. REC 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.Yes, but while you are setting the timer you won't see the tape's or broadcast program's picture as it is replaced by the on-screen menu. The audio from the tape or broadcast program will be present during the setting of the timer.

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Contents SR-VS20U Do not place the VCR Dear CustomerAntenna Installation Instructions InstallationServicing Before YOU Install Your NEW VCRUSE Contents Connections RF Cable supplied Connect VCR to TVBack of VCR Audio/Video Cable suppliedAuto blinks Channel numbers are displayed Plug & Play SetupPlug & Play Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner SetLanguage Clock Access Main Menu ScreenAccess Initial SET Screen Access Clock SET ScreenSemi-Auto SET Auto Clock to onSelect Host Channel SET Time Select D.S.T. ModeSelect Time Zone Return to Normal ScreenSet Receivable Channels Access Tuner SET ScreenTuner SETScreen Access Main Menu ScreenAccess Manual Channel SET Add Or Delete a ChannelConnect Cable BOX to VCR Cable Box ControlSituate Controller Attach ControllerSet Cable Box Output Channel & Cable Box Brand Access Cable BOX SET ScreenTurn on Cable BOX Select Cable BOX Output ChannelBrand Code Access Cable BOX Brand SET ScreenEnter Cable BOX Brand DBS receiver DBS Receiver ControlConnect DBS Receiver to VCR On Next Turn on DBS ReceiverSelect DBS Receiver Set DBS Receiver Output Channel & DBS Receiver BrandJVC Access DBS ReceiverDBS Receiver Code from Following list, then Press OK JVC Dish Network Echostar Dish NetworkSimple Playback 22 EN Simple RecordingDV Deck Select DV Deck24 EN Playback FeaturesSlow Motion/Reverse Slow Activate HIGH-SPEED SearchVariable-Speed Search/ Reverse Motion Playback Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame26 EN Select Superimpose SET Access Mode SET ScreenMode SuperimposeStop Repeat 28 ENStart Repeat Picture Control VHS deck only Video Stabilizer 30 ENDigital R3 VHS deck only Access VHS Mode SET ScreenSelect Digital TBC/NR SET Mode Digital TBC/NR VHS deck onlyOn the Screen On the remote control32 EN Select The SoundtrackSound Mode Selection Access DV Mode SETAccess DV Mode SET Screen Select 12BIT ModeVideo Calibration Active Video Calibration34 EN VHS deck onlyRecording 36 EN Recording FeaturesLocate Start Point Access Mode SETSelect 2ND Audio Record SET Mode Engage RECORD-PAUSE ModeVHS Super VHS, S-VHS Access VHS Mode SETSelect S-VHS Mode 38 ENSuper VHS ET VHS deck only Engage S-VHS ET ModeEnter Pluscode Number VCR Plus+ Timer ProgrammingPress PROG. on the remote control Check Program Data Engage Timer ModeInput Receiving Channel Number Initial SET, then press Changing VCR Plus+ SettingVCR Plus+ Guide Channel Matching Number Access Guide Channel SET ScreenInput Guide Channel SET Channel Number Express TimerSET Program Stop Time SET Program DatePower Program Access Program Check ScreenAccess Program Screen Check, Cancel And Revise ProgramsSelect Programme to Cancel or Change Programme SettingConfirm Overlapping Programmes48 EN Timer SET ModeAuto SP→EP Timer Auto TimerDuration Instant TimerEngage ITR Mode SET RecordingDirection Tape DubbingLoad Cassettes Select DubbingEND Dubbing NormalDubbing Pause DubbingPause Random Assemble EditingProgram Editing Memory 8 programmes x 8 scenes Start Editing RECORD-PAUSE ModePrepare Source Tape Engage VHS Deck toLoad a Cassette 54 ENMake Connections Mode SET RECORDER’S Input ModeControl SET Mode Select Front AUX Input SETMake Connections Edit To Or From Another56 EN Start Player SET RECORDER’S Input ModeOUTPUT1 Setting Select Edit for PICVHS Audio Dubbing SET Input ModeAudio Dubbing 58 ENEND Audio Dubbing VHS Insert Editing DV Insert Editing SP Mode OnlyInsert Editing END Insert Editing Reset the CounterEngage Insert Editing Start EditingConnecting To a Video Titler Digital printer Connecting To a PrinterSET TV Brand Code SET Remote Control Mode64 EN Turn on the TVCable BOX Brand Name Brand Code Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote ControlTurn on the Cable BOX Operate Cable BOXTurn on the DBS SET Remote ControlDBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control 66 ENCord Unplug Vcrs PowerPlug in Power Cord Turn VCR Power onThen insert the cassette Clear or USE Cleaning Dealer68 EN Cassette gets stuck partwayThat ‰appears on the front display Panel Re-perform the set-up proceduresTimer again Point is not dubbedPlus+ system doesn’t work properly Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setupProcedure  pg 70 ENWhat happens if the tape runs out during recording? Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode?Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause mode? Wertyu QDV Record Indicator  pg wDisplay Panel  pg32Tape Speed Indicators  pg 3S Video Input Connector  pg4S Video Output Connectors  pg 74 EN Point the remote control toward the sensor windowList Of Terms Express Timer ProgrammingPlug & Play Random Assemble Editing Record Safety Tab Video Connection Tape Dubbing Tape Position IndicatorFrequency-synthesized tuner NTSC-type colour signal and EIAMonochrome signal, 525 lines 20C to 60C -4F to 140F
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SR-VS20U specifications

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