Page 2 - SAFETY FIRST; Safety Precautions; CAUTION; IMPORTANT
Masterpage:Left-FullColx2 2 EN Filename [HRS7700EU1.fm] Page 2 March 8, 2000 1:13 pm SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit. WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDEWARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOIS...
Page 4 - INDEX; FRONT VIEW
Masterpage:Left-index 4 EN Filename [HRS7700EU1.fm] Page 4 March 8, 2000 1:13 pm INDEX FRONT VIEW * Attach the provided connector cover when you do not use the front panel connectors. A STANDBY/ON 1 Button 墌 pg. 10 B DIGITAL TBC/NR Button 墌 pg. 21 C SP/LP Button 墌 pg. 23 D Cassette Loading Slot E Pl...
Page 5 - FRONT DISPLAY PANEL
Masterpage:Right-index EN 5 Filename [HRS7700EU1.fm] Page 5 March 8, 2000 1:13 pm FRONT DISPLAY PANEL A B.E.S.T. Picture System Display 墌 pg. 27 Audio Level Indicator B Programme Time Indicators 墌 pg. 30 C Symbolic Mode Indicators D “Timer” Indicator 墌 pg. 29, 31 E S-VHS Indicator 墌 pg. 25, 51 F Cha...
Page 7 - REMOTE CONTROL; How To Use; Operating JVC TVs
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 7 Filename [HRS7700EU1.fm] Page 7 March 8, 2000 1:13 pm REMOTE CONTROL A TV Button 墌 “Operating JVC TVs” in the right column B TV/VCR Button 墌 pg. 24 and “Operating JVC TVs” in the right column C REVIEW Button 墌 pg. 20 D NUMBER Keys 墌 pg. 23, 28 E VPS/PDC Button 墌 pg. 29...
Page 8 - INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER; Basic Connections; Situate the recorder.; Connect the recorder to TV.; Connect the recorder to mains.
Filename [HRS7700EU1.fm] Masterpage:Left 8 EN Page 8 March 9, 2000 3:43 pm INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections It’s essential that your video recorder be properly connected. A Check the contents. Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 66. ...
Page 10 - INITIAL SETTINGS; Auto Set Up; Turn on the recorder.
Filename [HRS7700EU1.fm] Masterpage:Left 10 EN Page 10 March 8, 2000 1:13 pm INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set A Turn on the recorder. Press 1 on the recorder or remote control. The Country Set display appears on the front display panel and/or...
Page 11 - ATTENTION
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 11 Filename [HRS7700EU1.fm] Page 11 March 8, 2000 1:13 pm C Select the language. Press OK . The Language Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the TV screen. On the front display panel Press rt to select your language code. (Example) DEUTSCH (02) is se...
Page 12 - Preset Download; Perform Preset Download.; Set the video channel.
Filename [HRS7700EU1.fm] Masterpage:Left 12 EN Page 12 March 8, 2000 1:13 pm INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Preset Download Auto Channel Set by Downloading from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set NOTES: ● For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV. ● In the area where no TV stati...
Page 14 - Language; Access the Main Menu screen.; Access the Country Set screen.; Return to the normal screen.
Filename [HRS7700EU1.fm] Masterpage:Left 14 EN Page 14 March 8, 2000 1:13 pm INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Language This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 14 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically ( 墌 pg. 13), you can change the language sett...
Page 15 - SAT CONTROL SET; Installing Satellite Controller; Situate the Satellite Controller.
Masterpage:Right EN 15 Filename [HRS7700EU1.fm] Page 15 March 8, 2000 1:13 pm SAT CONTROL SET Satellite Receiver Control Setting The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Approximately 20 seconds before the S HOW V IEW timer programming ( 墌 p...
Page 16 - Access the Sat Control Set screen.
Filename [HRS7700EU1.fm] Masterpage:Left 16 EN Page 16 March 8, 2000 1:13 pm SAT CONTROL SET (cont.) Setting satellite receiver's brand and channel After installation, set the satellite receiver’s brand and channel correctly; otherwise, the Satellite Controller cannot work correctly. A Turn on the s...
Page 17 - Check the result of the test.; NexTView Link
Masterpage:Right-2lineTitle0 EN 17 Filename [HRS7700EU1.fm] Page 17 March 8, 2000 1:13 pm SAT CONTROL SET (cont.) T-V LINK G Check the result of the test. If the satellite receiver’s channel number has been changed to the same one as you set in step 6 ... Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer)...
Page 18 - PLAYBACK; Basic Playback; Find the programme start point.; Usable cassettes
Filename [HRS7700EU1.fm] Masterpage:Left 18 EN Page 18 March 8, 2000 1:13 pm PLAYBACK Basic Playback A Load a cassette. Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointed toward the recorder. ● Don’t apply too much pressure when i...
Page 19 - Playback Features; Pause during playback.; Slow Motion; Variable Speed Search
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 19 Filename [HRS7700EU1.fm] Page 19 March 8, 2000 1:13 pm Playback Features NOTE: Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration on the right as you read the following procedures. Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback 1 Pause during playback. Press 9 . ● If there is vertical jit...
Page 20 - Skip Search; Instant ReView; Activate Instant ReView.
Filename [HRS7700EU1.fm] Masterpage:Left 20 EN Page 20 March 8, 2000 1:13 pm PLAYBACK (cont.) Skip Search During playback, press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times to skip over unwanted sections.Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback. Normal playback resumes automatically. High-Speed (Turb...
Page 21 - Index Search; Activate Index Search.; Next Function Memory; Manual Tracking; Override automatic tracking.; Return to automatic tracking.
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 21 Filename [HRS7700EU1.fm] Page 21 March 8, 2000 1:13 pm Index Search Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction. NOTE: Before starting, make sure...
Page 22 - Repeat Playback; Activate Repeat Playback.; Stop Repeat Playback.; Soundtrack Selection
Filename [HRS7700EU1.fm] Masterpage:Left 22 EN Page 22 March 8, 2000 1:13 pm PLAYBACK (cont.) Repeat Playback Your recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 100 times repeatedly. 1 Start playback. Press 4 . 2 Activate Repeat Playback. Press 4 and hold for over 5 seconds, then release. ● Th...
Page 23 - RECORDING; Basic Recording; Recording Resume Function
Masterpage:Right EN 23 Filename [HRS7700EU1.fm] Page 23 March 8, 2000 1:13 pm RECORDING Basic Recording A Load a cassette. Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact. ● The recorder’s power comes on automatically and the counter is reset to “0:00:00”. B Choose a programme. Press PR +/– or t...
Page 24 - Recording Features; Set the recording duration.
Filename [HRS7700EU1.fm] Masterpage:Left 24 EN Page 24 March 8, 2000 1:13 pm RECORDING (cont.) Recording Features Instant Timer Recording (ITR) This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off after recording is finished. ...
Page 25 - Elapsed Recording Time Indication; Set the counter display.; Tape Remaining Time
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 25 Filename [HRS7700EU1.fm] Page 25 March 8, 2000 6:16 pm Elapsed Recording Time Indication 1 Set the counter display. Press – –:– – until a counter reading appears on the front display panel. 2 Reset the counter. Press 0000 before starting recording or playback. ● The c...
Page 26 - Retake; Locate the start point.
Filename [HRS7700EU1.fm] Masterpage:Left 26 EN Page 26 March 8, 2000 1:13 pm RECORDING (cont.) Retake You can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV programme while you are recording it. 1 Engage the Record-Pause mode. Press 9 during recording. 2 Locate the start point. Turn the JOG dial to the left or r...
Page 28 - TIMER RECORDING; Timer; Access the S
Filename [HRS7700EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left 28 EN Page 28 March 9, 2000 11:04 am TIMER RECORDING S HOW V IEW ® Timer Programming With the S HOW V IEW system, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognize. A Acc...
Page 29 - Engage the recorder’s timer mode.
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 29 Filename [HRS7700EU2.fm] Page 29 March 8, 2000 1:33 pm D Set the tape speed. Press SP/LP ( p ). E Set the VPS/PDC mode. Press VPS/PDC to select “ON” or “OFF”. ● If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen or “VPS/PDC” is lit on the front display panel, VPS/PDC is se...
Page 30 - Access the Programme screen.
Filename [HRS7700EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left 30 EN Page 30 March 9, 2000 11:04 am TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Express Timer Programming If you don’t know the S HOW V IEW number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder to timer-record the programme. A Access the ...
Page 32 - Check, cancel and change programmes; Disengage the timer mode.; Access the Programme Check screen/display.; Cancel or change a programme.; Return to the timer mode.
Filename [HRS7700EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left 32 EN Page 32 March 8, 2000 1:33 pm TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Check, cancel and change programmes A Disengage the timer mode. Press # ( TIMER ), then press 1 . B Access the Programme Check screen/display. C Access the Programme screen/display. The front display...
Page 33 - When programmes overlap each other; Confirm the overlapping programmes.; Cancel or change programme setting.
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 33 Filename [HRS7700EU2.fm] Page 33 March 8, 2000 1:33 pm When programmes overlap each other If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made.The Programme Check screen appears and conflicting programmes will start ...
Page 35 - EDITING; Set the recorder’s input mode.
Masterpage:Right EN 35 Filename [HRS7700EU2.fm] Page 35 March 8, 2000 1:33 pm EDITING Edit From A Camcorder You can use a camcorder as the source player and your recorder as the recording deck. A Make connections. A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector ...... connect the camcorder’s AUDI...
Page 38 - Set the input mode of recording deck.; Start the source player.; Start the recording deck.; Advantages of S-VHS video recorders
Filename [HRS7700EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left 38 EN Page 38 March 8, 2000 1:33 pm EDITING (cont.) Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder You can use your recorder as the source player or as the recording deck. A Make connections. Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART ...
Page 40 - Audio Dubbing
Filename [HRS7700EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left 40 EN Page 40 March 8, 2000 1:33 pm EDITING (cont.) Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Normal audio track Video/Hi-Fi audio track Pre-recorded tape Audio-dubbed tape CD player, etc....
Page 42 - Insert Editing
Filename [HRS7700EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left 42 EN Page 42 March 8, 2000 1:33 pm EDITING (cont.) Insert Editing Insert Editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack remains unchange...
Page 43 - Engage the Insert Editing mode.; AV Insert Editing
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 43 Filename [HRS7700EU2.fm] Page 43 March 9, 2000 3:46 pm A Make connections. Connect the player’s VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to your recorder’s VIDEO or S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors on the front panel. B Set the recorder’s input mode. Press ...
Page 44 - SYSTEM CONNECTIONS; Connecting To A Satellite Receiver; Simple Connections
Filename [HRS7700EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left 44 EN Page 44 March 8, 2000 1:33 pm SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting To A Satellite Receiver Simple Connections This is an example of simple connection if your TV has one 21-pin AV input (SCART) connector. Connect the satellite receiver to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECOD...
Page 45 - Perfect Connections
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 45 Filename [HRS7700EU2.fm] Page 45 March 8, 2000 1:33 pm Perfect Connections This is an example of recommended connection if your TV has two 21-pin AV input (SCART) connectors. Connect the decoder to the satellite receiver’s connector if you have a decoder, AV1 (L-1) IN...
Page 46 - Select the input mode.
Filename [HRS7700EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left 46 EN Page 46 March 8, 2000 1:33 pm SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.) Connecting/Using A Decoder The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector can be used as an input connector for an external decoder (descrambler). Simply connect a decoder and you can enjoy the variety of pro...
Page 47 - Connecting/Using A Stereo System
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 47 Filename [HRS7700EU2.fm] Page 47 March 8, 2000 1:33 pm Connecting/Using A Stereo System These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo. Make connections. Connec...
Page 48 - SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS; Mode Set; Access the Mode Set screen.; Select the mode setting.
Filename [HRS7700EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left 48 EN Page 48 March 8, 2000 1:58 pm SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Mode Set You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set screen by following the procedure described below. ● For each mode setting, see pages 49 to 51. A Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU . B...
Page 52 - Tuner Set; Auto Channel Set; Access the Auto Channel Set screen.
Filename [HRS7700EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left 52 EN Page 52 March 8, 2000 1:58 pm SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Tuner Set Your recorder needs to memorize all necessary stations in channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area...
Page 53 - Perform Auto Channel Set.; View the Confirmation screen.
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 53 Filename [HRS7700EU3.fm] Page 53 March 8, 2000 1:58 pm NOTES: ● Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel Set. If you want to perform tuning manually, refer to page 56. ● If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not connected properly,...
Page 54 - Manual Channel Set
Filename [HRS7700EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left 54 EN Page 54 March 8, 2000 1:58 pm SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Manual Channel Set Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( 墌 pg. 10), Preset Download ( 墌 pg. 12) or Auto Channel Set ( 墌 pg. 52). A Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU . B A...
Page 55 - INFORMATION
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 55 Filename [HRS7700EU3.fm] Page 55 March 8, 2000 1:58 pm Delete A Channel A Select the item. Press rt w e until the item you want to delete begins blinking. B Delete a channel. Press & . ● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one line. ● Repeat steps...
Page 56 - Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored
Filename [HRS7700EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left 56 EN Page 56 March 8, 2000 1:58 pm SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Set Stations (A) Set station names that are registered in your recorder. A Select the item. Press rt w e until the item you want begins blinking. B Access the Manual Channel Set screen. Press OK ...
Page 57 - TV Station And ID List
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 57 Filename [HRS7700EU3.fm] Page 57 March 8, 2000 1:58 pm TV Station And ID List * The “ID” abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the station name. The “ID” abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation screen and is displayed on the TV screen when the recorder...
Page 58 - Video Channel Set; Access the Video Channel Set mode.
Filename [HRS7700EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left 58 EN Page 58 March 8, 2000 1:58 pm SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Video Channel Set Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the recorder through the RF cable. If you have connected the recorder t...
Page 59 - Setup; Guide Program Number
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 59 Filename [HRS7700EU3.fm] Page 59 March 8, 2000 1:58 pm S HOW V IEW ® Setup Guide Program Number Set A Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU . B Access the Initial Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or e . C Acces...
Page 60 - Clock Set; Access the Initial Set screen.; Access the Clock Set screen.
Filename [HRS7700EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left 60 EN Page 60 March 8, 2000 1:58 pm SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Clock Set A Turn on the recorder. Press 1 . B Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU . C Access the Initial Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL SET”, then press ...
Page 61 - Set the date and time.; Start the clock operation.
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 61 Filename [HRS7700EU3.fm] Page 61 March 8, 2000 1:58 pm E Set the date and time. Press rt to set the time, then press OK or e . The “DATE” display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year. ● When you set the time, press and hold rt to change ...
Page 62 - TROUBLESHOOTING; POWER
Masterpage:Left-FullCol 62 EN Filename [HRS7700EU3.fm] Page 62 March 8, 2000 1:58 pm TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your vi...
Page 64 - OTHER PROBLEMS; SYMPTOM
Masterpage:Left-FullColx2 64 EN Filename [HRS7700EU3.fm] Page 64 March 8, 2000 1:58 pm TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder recording. ● The camcorder’s microphone is too close to the TV. Positio...
Page 65 - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Masterpage:Right EN 65 Filename [HRS7700EU3.fm] Page 65 March 8, 2000 1:58 pm QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 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. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame playback, ...
Page 66 - SPECIFICATIONS
Filename [HRS7700EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left 66 EN Page 66 March 8, 2000 6:39 pm SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V d , 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 23 W Power off : 5.2 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal onl...
Page 67 - LIST OF TERMS
Masterpage:Right EN 67 Filename [HRS7700EU1IX.fm] Page 67 March 1, 2000 1:59 pm LIST OF TERMS A Audio Dubbing .................................................. 40Auto Channel Set ............................................... 52Auto Set Up........................................................ 10...
Page 68 - Auto Set Up — referring to the front display panel
Filename [Cov4.fm] Printed in Japan0300IYV * ID * VP EN Page 68 March 8, 2000 2:04 pm Auto Set Up — referring to the front display panel The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Guide Program numbers automatically. BEFORE YOU START PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT: 8 The TV aerial cable is c...
