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TIMER RECORDING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

1.

Timer recording won’t work.

The clock and/or the timer have

Re-perform the clock and/or timer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

been set incorrectly.

settings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The timer is not engaged.

Press äand confirm that “ä“ is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

displayed on the display panel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Timer programming is not possible.

Timer recording is in progress.

Timer programming can’t be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

performed while a timer recording is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in progress. Wait until it finishes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

“ä“ and “]“ on the display

The timer is engaged but there’s no

Load a cassette with the Record

 

 

 

panel won’t stop blinking.

cassette loaded.

Safety tab intact, or cover the hole

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

using adhesive tape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

The cassette is automatically

The loaded cassette has had its

Remove the cassette and cover the

 

 

 

ejected, and “ä“ and “]“ on the

Record Safety tab removed.

hole with adhesive tape, or insert a

 

 

 

display panel won’t stop blinking.

 

 

 

cassette with the Record Safety tab

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

intact.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

“ä“ blinks for 10 seconds and the

ä has been pressed when there are

Check the programmed data and re-

 

 

 

Timer mode is disengaged.

no programs in memory, or the timer

program as necessary, then press ä

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

record information has been

again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

programmed incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

The cassette is automatically

The end of the tape was reached

The programme may not have been

 

 

 

ejected, the power shuts off and

during timer recording.

recorded in its entirety. Next time

 

 

 

“ä“ and “]“ won’t stop

 

 

 

make sure you have enough time on

 

 

 

blinking.

 

 

 

the tape to record the entire

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

programme.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

SHOWVIEW does not timer-record

The recorder’s channel positions

Refer to "Guide Program Number Set"

 

 

 

properly.

have been set incorrectly.

and re-perform the procedure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(pg. 45).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER PROBLEMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

1.

Whistling or howling is heard from

The camcorder’s microphone is too

Position the camcorder so its

 

 

 

the TV during camcorder record-

close to the TV.

microphone is away from the TV.

 

 

 

ing.

The TV’s volume is too high.

Turn the TV’s volume down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

When scanning channels, some of

Those channels have been desig-

If you need the skipped channels,

 

 

 

them are skipped over.

nated to be skipped.

restore them (pg. 40).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

The channel cannot be changed.

Recording is in progress.

Press PAUSE to pause the recording,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

change channels, then press PLAY to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

resume recording.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Channel settings that were made

After the manual settings were

Perform manual setting again.

 

 

 

manually seem to have changed or

made, Auto Channel Set was

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

disappeared.

performed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

No channels are stored in the

The TV aerial cable was not

Connect the TV aerial cable to the

 

 

 

recorder's memory.

connected to the recorder when

recorder properly and turn off the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto Set Up was performed.

recorder power once, then turn the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recorder power back on again. The

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recorder will try Auto Set Up again

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(pg. 4).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

The remote control won’t operate

The remote control brand setting is

Re-set the remote control to the

 

 

 

the TV or satellite tuner.

incorrect.

correct brand (pg. 28, 29).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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JVC HR-J700E, HR-J658EH specifications Timer Recording

HR-J658EH, HR-J658E, HR-J700E specifications

The JVC HR-J700E, HR-J658E, and HR-J658EH are notable models in JVC's range of VHS VCRs that emerged during the height of VHS technology. Each of these models comes with impressive features and characteristics, catering to varied user needs and preferences.

The JVC HR-J700E is renowned for its advanced capabilities, including a 4-head system that enhances video playback quality. This model supports SP, LP, and SLP recording modes, allowing for flexible tape management. Notable features include an Auto Tracking function that ensures optimal tape alignment, reducing distortion during playback. The HR-J700E also integrates a digital noise reduction system, improving picture quality by minimizing unwanted artifacts. The video output is complemented by a set of audio outputs, including stereo, ensuring a richer sound experience.

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