UMBER

2

 

3

 

 

1

 

 

 

"8"

 

 

2

 

 

5

 

6

 

 

4

 

 

NUMBER "7"

7

8

 

9

NUMBER "9"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

4

TIMER

 

 

 

 

PROG.

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SP/EP

 

 

 

 

3

 

OK

EN41

8

 

SET TAPE SPEED

 

Press SP/EP to set the tape speed.

 

 

RETURN TO NORMAL

9

 

SCREEN

 

Press PROG. or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED"

 

appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal

 

screen appears.

10

 

ENGAGE TIMER MODE

 

Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and "ä"

 

is displayed on the display panel.

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . anytime during steps 3 through 9, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily serials (Monday–Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY" appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear.

NOTES:

To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER again. Pressing once more re-engages it.

In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory backup keeps your selections for approximately 10 minutes.

Programs that start after midnight must have the next day’s date.

After timer recording is completed, the VCR’s power goes off automatically.

You can program the timer while a regular recording is in progress; the on-screen menu will not be recorded.

If the end of tape is reached during timer recording, the cassette is automatically ejected.

When timer-recording cable or satellite channels through an external tuner, be sure to keep the cable box or satellite receiver's power ON.

ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS

If you are using a DBS receiver

 

PROGRAM 1

(unless "DBS RECEIVER SET" is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

set to "OFF" pg. 20), the

 

START

 

STOP

BAND indication (TV or CATV

 

8:00AM

 

=

 

9:00PM

 

 

 

DATE

CH

or DBS) appears under the

 

 

 

12/24/98

 

 

 

110

 

SP

 

channel number display. If the

 

THU

 

 

DBS

 

 

 

channel number that has been

PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY,

 

entered requires that the band

9=WEEKLY, 7=DBS), THEN (0K)

 

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

 

be set, "7=DBS" is displayed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on the screen. Press the NUMBER key "7" to select the

desired band.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a– TV

: To timer-record a regular TV program received

 

on the VCR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b– CATV : To timer-record a cable TV program received on the VCR, or through a cable box (unless "CABLE BOX SET" is set to "OFF" pg.17).

c– DBS : To timer-record a satellite program received through a DBS receiver.

If "BAND" is set to "TV" at the Tuner Set screen (pg.14) and "CABLE BOX SET" is set to "OFF" at the Cable Box Set screen (pg. 17), CATV will not be displayed on the Program screen; If "BAND" is set to "CATV" or "CABLE BOX SET" is set to "ON", TV will not be displayed.

ATTENTION

If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one program overlaps with another, only the parts shown below in gray will be recorded.

Pattern 1: The program with the lower program number will be recorded.

10:00

11:00

12:00

Program 1

 

CH10

 

 

 

 

Program 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not recorded

 

 

CH40

 

 

 

Pattern 2: The program that is broadcast earlier will be recorded.

10:00

11:00

12:00

Program 1

 

CH10

 

 

 

 

Program 2

 

 

 

Not recorded

CH40

 

 

Pattern 3: The program that is broadcast earlier will be recorded, followed by the remaining portion of the other program.

10:00

11:00

12:00

Program 1

 

CH10

 

 

 

 

Program 2

 

 

 

 

 

CH40

Not recorded

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JVC HR-VP656U manual Engage Timer Mode

HR-VP656U specifications

The JVC HR-VP656U is a sophisticated VHS VCR that embodies both vintage technology and user-friendly features, making it a standout choice for enthusiasts of analog video recording. Notable for its practicality and functionality, the HR-VP656U is designed to appeal to a wide range of users, from casual viewers to those with a penchant for archiving home videos.

One of the most significant features of the HR-VP656U is its ability to handle a variety of tape formats, including standard VHS and S-VHS. This versatility allows users to play and record in different formats, making it compatible with an extensive library of existing tapes. The device also comes equipped with high-quality playback capabilities, ensuring that both audio and video quality are preserved during playback.

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