Page 2 - s a f e t y f i r s t; Safety Precautions; WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE; IMPORTANT; CAUTION
s a f e t y f i r s t 2 Safety Precautions The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit. WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. IMPORTANT ■ Please read the various precautions on pages 2–4 of thi...
Page 3 - MOISTURE CONDENSATION
s a f e t y f i r s t 3 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sidesto allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear.)When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules ...
Page 5 - Contents
Contents Diagrams of Equipment ................................ 6 Equipment Key ............................................. 7 Welcome to JVC ............................................ 8 Three-Step Quick Start ............................... 10 Basic Features ........................................
Page 6 - d i a g r a m s o f e q u i p m e n t; front panel; remote control
d i a g r a m s o f e q u i p m e n t 6 front panel displ ay rear panel 1 6 3 4 2 5 7 8 9 0 ! VCR SAT REVIEW VCR SAT REVIEW 123 4 5 6 7 L AUDIO CONTROLEUR SAT 010 ENTREE ANT. IN ENTREE/DECODEURIN/DECODER ENTREE/SORTIEIN/OUT SORTIERF OUT ANTENNE SORTIE OUT R L AUDIO CONTROLEUR SAT SAT CONTROL L-1 L-2...
Page 7 - e q u i p m e n t k e y; Diagram Key
e q u i p m e n t k e y 7 FRONT PANEL 1 STANDBY/ON o Button turns VCR on/off (loading acassette also turns power on).2 Cassette Loading Slot is where cassette is inserted;door closes.3 PR+/- Buttons select a preset position.4 Display Panel provides clear view of various displaysand indicators.5 Infr...
Page 8 - w e lco m e to j vc; b e f o r e yo u s ta rt; r e m ot e c o n t r o l; Welcome to JVC; Thank you for choosing JVC.; Getting Everything Ready
w e lco m e to j vc 8 b e f o r e yo u s ta rt Please read the SAFETY FIRST on pages 2–4 it tells you about some safety points Refer to the diagrams on pages 6–7 when reading through these instructions Refer to the List of Terms on page 59 if you need an explanation for any terms in this manual r e ...
Page 9 - s c a r t a n d r f; If you have connected only the RF cable,
w e lco m e to j vc 9 GETTING EVERYTHING READY (continued) c o n n e c t c a b l e s Connect the cables as indicated in the diagram ( below ), using the TV Aerial Cable , the RF Cable and the 21-pin SCART Cable ( not provided ). s c a r t a n d r f SCART is a recommended option because its use impro...
Page 10 - t h r e e - s t e p q u i c k s ta r t; Three-Step Quick Start; For Step
t h r e e - s t e p q u i c k s ta r t 10 b e f o r e yo u s ta rt Check that the VCR is turned off and no cassette is inserted Load the batterys into the Remote Control Refer to the Remote Control diagram on pages 6–7 Unless indicated otherwise, use the buttons on the Remote Control Check that the ...
Page 11 - t h r e e s t e p q u i c k s ta r t; b e f o r e yo u s ta r t
t h r e e s t e p q u i c k s ta r t 11 b e f o r e yo u s ta r t Check that the VCR is turned off and no cassette is inserted Load the batterys into the Remote Control Refer to the Remote Control diagram on pages 6–7 Unless indicated otherwise, use the buttons on the Remote Control Check that the c...
Page 12 - Check the Results; Finish Off
t h r e e - s t e p q u i c k s ta r t 12 Check the Results When Auto Setup or Preset Download finishes, you will see one of the three following examples on the VCR display panel: The Preset Positions and the Clock have been set successfully Go straight to Step 3 (20:00 used as example only). The Pr...
Page 14 - b a s i c f e atu r e s; Playback; Load a Video Cassette
b a s i c f e atu r e s 14 b e f o r e yo u s ta rt Turn the TV on Tune the TV to your Video Channel or to its AV mode n t s c ta pe s If an NTSC tape is played, ‘NTSC a PAL’ appears on screen for about 5 seconds Some TVs will shrink the picture and place black bars at the top and bottom of the scre...
Page 15 - Rewind and Fast Forward; SQPB; Video Heads Cleaning
b a s i c f e atu r e s 15 Rewind and Fast Forward During Stop Mode: r ew i n d Press the < button on the VCR or the Remote Control. fa s t f o r w a r d Press the > button on the VCR or the Remote Control. SQPB This VCR is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that lets youwatch tapes rec...
Page 16 - Playback Features; Pause During Playback; Single Frame Movement
b a s i c f e atu r e s 16 Playback Features Pause During Playback Press the | button on the VCR or the Remote Control. • If the paused picture on the TV screen jumps vertically, press the PR or PR button until the picture is steady. • Press . to resume playback. Single Frame Movement You can move b...
Page 17 - Slow Motion; Variable Speed Search
b a s i c f e atu r e s 17 Slow Motion This VCR will play your cassette forwards or backwards in slow motion. You canmake it do this in one of two ways: m e t h o d o n e During still picture, press and hold | on the VCR or the Remote Control for 2 seconds, then release. Press and release | again to...
Page 18 - Recording; Set the Tape Speed; Pause and Resume During Recording
b a s i c f e atu r e s 18 b e f o r e yo u s ta rt Turn the TV on Tune the TV to your Video Channel or to its AV mode Choose a blank cassette which has the record safety tab still in place Record Safety Tab Load the cassette into the VCR (see page 14) Recording TV signals being received by the reco...
Page 19 - Notes on Recording; Change Display Information
b a s i c f e atu r e s 19 Notes on Recording When using both the RF and SCART connections, you can switch between TVand VCR by pressing the TV/VCR button on the Remote Control. If the tape reaches its end during recording, the recording stops and “ U ” and “ , ” on the display panel blink. Press S ...
Page 20 - Recording Resume Function
b a s i c f e atu r e s 20 Recording Resume Function If there is a power cut during recording (or Instant Timer Recording or timerrecording), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored tothe VCR unless the VCR’s memory backup has expired. Instant Timer Recording This method allow...
Page 21 - Timer Programming; Get to the VIDEO Plus + Screen; Enter the PlusCode Number
b a s i c f e atu r e s 21 b e f o r e yo u s ta r t Make sure that the VCR’s clock is set correctly Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place Turn on the TV and select the Video channel or the AV Mode VIDEO Plus + ® Timer Programming The VIDEO Plus+ system uses the code numbers – called PlusCo...
Page 22 - Return to Normal Screen
b a s i c f e atu r e s 22 Press OK button. The VIDEO Plus+ Program screen appears. Make sure that the preset number displayed is theone that you want. If it is incorrect, the wrongprogramme will be recorded. e r r o r s If the PlusCode number you entered is invalid, ERROR appears on the TV screen. ...
Page 23 - Engage Timer Mode
b a s i c f e atu r e s 23 Engage Timer Mode You must now put the VCR into Timer Mode by pressing c otherwise no recording will take place. c will appear on the display panel. Make sure that the VCR turns off automatically. To disengage the Timer Mode, press c again. If a video tape with the safety ...
Page 24 - Get to the Timer Programming Set Screen; Get to the Programme Screen; Enter Programme Details
b a s i c f e atu r e s 24 b e f o r e yo u s ta r t Make sure that the VCR’s clock is set correctly Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place Turn on the TV and select the Video channel or the AV Mode Express TimerProgramming If you do not know the PlusCode number for the programme that you wi...
Page 27 - When Programmes Overlap Each Other
b a s i c f e atu r e s 27 [ 1 ] a k [PROG]: EXIT 123 4 5678 START 8:00 10:0011:30 9:00 STOP 10:0010:4513:00 10:00 CH 321 92 DATE 24.1225.1225.12 DAILY When Programmes Overlap Each Other If PROGRAM OVERLAPPED appears, you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made. confirm o...
Page 30 - a dva n c e d f e atu r e s; Picture Quality; Manual Tracking; Picture Control
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 30 Picture Quality Manual Tracking Your VCR is equipped with automatic tracking control. This willbe adequate for most tapes and will automatically adjust thetracking to suit the particular tape in use but if you insert an oldor worn tape, it may be necessary to manually ...
Page 32 - Sound Modes; NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 32 b e f o r e yo u s ta rt Set On Screen Display (O.S.D.) to ON ( pg. 43) Sound Modes NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts This VCR is equipped with a digital stereo sound decoder ( NICAM ) which makes the reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the ...
Page 33 - Finding Specific Scenes; Skip Search; Instant Review
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 33 Finding Specific Scenes Skip Search During playback, press 3 up to 4 times. Each press of the 3 button will cause the VCR to go into fast-motion playback for a period of 30 seconds. Normal playback resumesautomatically. • To return to normal playback during a Skip Sear...
Page 34 - Next View Link
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 34 T-V Link Functions When you connect the VCR and your TV via both the RF cable and the fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable ( pg. 9), the following functions are available. You can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.*For details, refer to the instructio...
Page 35 - Direct Rec
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 35 Direct Rec You can start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV withsimple operation. Press and hold T and press . on the Remote Control, or press T on the VCR. Follow the procedure below to use this function. g e t t o t h e m o d e s e t s c r e e n...
Page 36 - Installing Satellite Controller
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 36 Satellite ReceiverControl Settings The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels througha satellite receiver. Around 20 seconds before the VIDEO Plus+ timer record-ing or Manual timer recording starts, the VCR sets its input mode to L-2 andautom...
Page 37 - Setting satellite receiver’s brand
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 37 Setting satellite receiver’s brand After installation, set the satellite receiver’s brand correctly and perform test;otherwise, the Satellite Controller cannot work correctly. turn on satellite receiver Turn on the satellite receiver’s power. g e t t o t h e m o d e s ...
Page 38 - Check Result of Test; Notes
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 38 Check Result of Test If the satellite receiver’s channel numberhas been changed to the same channel asyou set ... Press the PR and PR buttons to move the highlight bar to CHANGED TO ... , then press OK button (or ) to finish the Sat Control Set mode. If the satellite r...
Page 39 - Auto Record from Satellite Receiver
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 39 Auto SatelliteProgramme Recording Auto Record from Satellite Receiver This facility allows a programme timer-recorded using the satellite receiver to berecorded on the VCR. c o n n e c t u p Connect your satellite receiver, TV and VCR ( see diagram below ). ENTREE ANT....
Page 41 - Editing Using Another VCR; Editing
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 41 ENTREE ANT. IN ENTREE/DECODEURIN/DECODER ENTREE/SORTIEIN/OUT SORTIERF OUT ANTENNE SORTIE OUT R L AUDIO CONTROLEUR SAT SAT CONTROL L-1 L-2 010 ENTREE ANT. IN ENTREE/DECODEURIN/DECODER ENTREE/SORTIEIN/OUT SORTIERF OUT ANTENNE SORTIE OUT R L AUDIO CONTROLEUR SAT SAT CONTR...
Page 42 - Editing from a Camcorder
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 42 ENTREE ANT. IN ENTREE/DECODEURIN/DECODER ENTREE/SORTIEIN/OUT SORTIERF OUT ANTENNE SORTIE OUT R L AUDIO CONTROLEUR SAT SAT CONTROL L-1 L-2 010 Editing from a Camcorder c o n n e c t u p Connect the Camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connecter to the VCR’s rear panel L-1 IN/OUT...
Page 43 - Other Functions
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 43 Other Functions On-Screen Display (O.S.D.) This function allows you to turn the on-screen information ON or OFF . g e t t o t h e m o d e s e t s c r e e n Press MENU button, move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the PR and PR buttons and press OK button (or ). e n ...
Page 44 - Power Save Mode
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 44 Power Save Mode You can reduce the power consumption while the VCR is turned off. g e t t o t h e m o d e s e t s c r e e n Press MENU button. Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the PR and PR buttons and press OK button (or ). s e l e c t p o w e r s av e m o d e...
Page 45 - Auto Timer; Repeat Playback
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 45 Auto Timer When the AUTO TIMER is set to ON , the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the VCR is powered back on. g e t t o t h e m o d e s e t s c r e e n Press MENU button. Move the highlight bar to MODE S...
Page 47 - Video Channel Set; Access Video Channel Mode; Exit Video Channel Set Mode
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 47 b e f o r e yo u s ta r t The power cord must be plugged in and connected to the VCR The VCR must be turned off and no cassette inserted The Remote Control must have the battery inserted The TV set must be turned on Video Channel Set The VCR can send picture signals to...
Page 48 - Tuner Set; Auto Channel Setup
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 48 Tuner Set The VCR needs to find, identify and memorise all available stations in your area in order torecord programmes correctly. Once done, pressing the PR or PR buttons enables you to jump to the available channels without going via any vacant channels. This channel...
Page 49 - Manual Channel Setup
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 49 Manual Channel Setup g e t t o t h e c o n f i r m at i o n s c r e e n Press MENU button. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using the PR and PR buttons and press OK button (or ). s e l e c t p o s i t i o n Use the PR button on the Remote Control to move the hig...
Page 50 - Change Station Name; Delete a Channel
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 50 PR010203 04 050607 CH 263323 30 37 [ 10 ] a k : EDIT a [ x ]: DELETE [MENU]: EXIT ID BBC1BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 - - - -- - - - PR080910 11 121314 CH ID - - - -- - - -- - - - - - - - - - - -- - - -- - - - Change Station Name g e t t o t h e c o n f i r m at i o n s c r e e n ...
Page 51 - Change Station Preset Position
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 51 Change Station Preset Position g e t t o t h e c o n f i r m at i o n s c r e e n Press MENU button. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using the PR and PR buttons and press OK button (or ). s e l e c t i t e m Use the PR buttons on the Remote Control until the it...
Page 52 - Fine-Tuning Stored Channels; TV Station ID Guide
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 52 STATION NAME ID Granada TV GRNA Grampian TV GRMP Hessen1 HR1 Hessen3 HR3 HRT HRT HTV HTV ITV Network ITV Kabelkanal KABL London LNDN MDR MDR MTV MTV Nord3 N3 NDR1 NDR1 NDR3 NDR3 NED1 NED1 NED2 NED2 NED3 NED3 Network 2 NET2 NRK NRK N-TV N-TV Offener Kanal OKAN ORF1 ORF1...
Page 53 - TV Station Channel Number Guide
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 53 Region Transmitter BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 London & South-East Bluebell Hill 40 46 43 65 — Crystal Palace 26 33 23 30 37 Dover 50 56 66 53 — Heathfield 49 52 64 67 — Oxford 57 63 60 53 49 South-West Beacon Hill 57 63 60 53 — Caradon Hill 22 28 25 32 — Huntshaw Cross ...
Page 54 - Clock Set; Setting the Clock; Notes on Just Clock
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 54 Clock Set You should only need to perform this function if: • Auto Clock Set was not performed correctly by Auto Setup, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set • The VCR’s memory backup has expired• You want to change the Just Clock setting Setting the Clock g e t t o t h ...
Page 55 - s u b s i d i a ry i n fo r m at i o n; Question and Answers
s u b s i d i a ry i n fo r m at i o n 55 Question 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: Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode? A: No. It stops automatically after 5 minu...
Page 56 - Troubleshooting; SYMPTOM
s u b s i d i a ry i n fo r m at i o n 56 Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION POWER 1. No power is applied to the VCR. 2. The clock is functioning properly, but the VCR cannot bepowered. 3. The Remote Control won’t function. TAPE TRANSPORT 1. The tape does not run during recordi...
Page 59 - List of Terms; FF
List of Terms N N N N N Next Function Memory ........................................... 45NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts ................ 32NTSC Tapes .............................................................. 14 O O O O O On-Screen Display (O.S.D.) ..................................... ...
Page 60 - s p e c i f i c a t i o n s
HR-V615/616/617EK COPYRIGHT © 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. EK Printed in China0304-MAR-YL-VM VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED s p e c i f i c a t i o n s g e n e r a l Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V Ó , 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption : on : 14 W, off : 3.2 W Operating Temperature : 5°C to...
