VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-V715EK PAL SAT VCR REVIEW INSTRUCTIONS LPT0910-001A HR-V715EK-Cover 1 Black 3/16/04, 05:30 PM
safety first 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 this instruction manual before installing or operating the recorder.
safety first 3 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to 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 or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly. Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video cassette. 1.
safety first Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Contents Diagrams of Equipment ................................ 6 Equipment Key ............................................. 7 Welcome to JVC ............................................8 Three-Step Quick Start ............................... 10 Basic Features ............................................ 13 Advanced Features ..................................... 29 Subsidiary Information .............................. 55 List of Terms ..............................................
diagrams of equipment 1 2 4 3 SAT VCR REVIEW 6 5 7 0 9 8 !@# $ front panel 2 3 1 ENTREE ANT. IN CONTROLEUR SAT SAT CONTROL L-2 ENTREE/DECODEUR IN/DECODER L-1 ENTREE/SORTIE IN/OUT SORTIE OUT R AUDIO ANTENNE SORTIE RF OUT L 010 4 *DECODER function is not available in the UK.
equipment key 7 Diagram Key 3 ANT. IN Connector enables connection of aerial. 4 L-2 IN/DECODER Connector enables connection of satellite receiver or second recorder. FRONT PANEL 1 STANDBY/ON o Button turns VCR on/off (loading a cassette also turns power on). 2 Cassette Loading Slot is where cassette is inserted; door closes. 3 24H EXPRESS c Button enables 24H Express Timer Programming. 4 Advanced JOG Dial enables picture search, preset position selection or 24H Express Timer Programming.
welcome to jvc before you start Welcome to JVC Please read the SAFETY FIRST on pages 2–4 it tells you about some safety points Thank you for choosing JVC. Refer to the diagrams on pages 6–7 when reading through these instructions We hope that you will get many hours of enjoyment from your new unit. Refer to the List of Terms on page 60 if you need an explanation for any terms in this manual In just three easy steps you will be ready to enjoy the exceptional performance of your new VCR.
welcome to jvc GETTING EVERYTHING READY (continued) connect cables 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). RF Cable (provided) TV Aerial Cable (not provided) 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) scart and rf SCART is a recommended option because its use improves the quality of the picture. If connecting to a stereo TV you will need a SCART cable. There are several types of SCART cables, fullywired and others.
three-step quick start Three-Step Quick Start For Step , be sure to perform either of the methods: Auto Setup or Preset Download. Auto Setup before you start Check that the VCR is turned off and no cassette is inserted Load the battery into the Remote Control Refer to the Remote Control diagram on pages 6–7 Unless indicated otherwise, use the buttons on the Remote Control START AUTO SETUP Press the o button. If ‘Auto’ appears on the display panel, press OK button (or ).
three step quick start FINISH AUTO SETUP Press OK button and move on to Step 2 to check the results. oops! If there is a power cut or you accidentally press a button during Auto Setup, turn the VCR off and then on again. Re-perform Auto Setup. Preset Download before you start START PRESET DOWNLOAD Press the o button. The display panel on the front of the VCR will show the word ‘Auto’. Press the PR and PR buttons to select ‘CH – –’ and press OK button (or ).
three-step quick start 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 Preset Positions have been set successfully but the Clock has not Perform Clock Set on page 54. Go to Step 3.
Basic Features Playback..................................................... 14 Playback Features ...................................... 16 Recording ................................................... 18 VIDEO Plus+® Timer Programming ............ 21 Express Timer Programming ...................... 24 24H Express Timer Programming ...............
basic features Playback Playback is the most basic operation possible with your VCR. Audio-visual information recorded on a cassette will be played back on your TV screen just like a broadcast programme. Load a Video Cassette before you start Turn the TV on Tune the TV to your Video Channel or to its AV mode Make sure that the window side of the cassette is facing up and the spine label is facing away from the VCR. Insert the cassette as shown in the diagram below; don’t use too much force.
basic features 15 Rewind and Fast Forward During Stop Mode: rewind Press the < button on the Remote Control or turn the JOG Dial to the left. fast forward Press the > button on the Remote Control or turn the JOG Dial to the right. SQPB This VCR is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that lets you watch tapes recorded in the S-VHS format and the SP mode, with regular VHS resolution. NOTES: • SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution. • S-VHS recording is not possible with this VCR.
basic features Playback Features Advanced JOG Dial The JOG Dial can be found on the front right of the VCR. It has various functions, such as picture search (墌 this page and pg. 17), selecting preset position (墌 pg. 18), 24H Express Timer Programming (墌 pg. 26), etc. Pause During Playback There are two ways to view a still picture during playback: method one Push the center part of the JOG Dial. method two Press the | button on the VCR or the Remote Control.
basic features Slow Motion This VCR will play your cassette forwards or backwards in slow motion. You can make it do this in one of three ways: method one During playback, turn the JOG Dial to the left for forward slow motion. To play in reverse slow motion, continue to turn the JOG Dial to the left one more time. method two During still picture, press and hold | on the VCR or the Remote Control for 2 seconds, then release. Press and release | again to return to still picture.
basic features Recording TV signals being received by the recorder’s built in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. You can ‘capture’ a TV programme using your VCR. Choose a Programme There are two ways to select a preset position of the VCR. before you start method one the PR or PR or the number keys on the Remote Control to select the channel that you wish to record.
basic features Notes on Recording When using both the RF and SCART connections, you can switch between TV and 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/0on the VCR or on the Remote Control to eject the tape or press < to rewind the tape. Display Tape Remaining Time Press the bbutton so that the tape remaining time is shown on the TV screen with ‘REMAIN’ indication.
basic features Recording Resume Function If there is a power cut during recording (or Instant Timer Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the VCR unless the VCR’s memory backup has expired. Instant Timer Recording This method allows you to quickly set the VCR to record in 30 minute increments. start recording Press T on the VCR once. If left in this state, the VCR will keep recording until the tape runs out.
basic features VIDEO Plus +® Timer Programming The VIDEO Plus+ system uses the code numbers – called PlusCode numbers – printed after each programme in your TV listings guide. These are a kind of shorthand for video recorders and using them automatically sets your VCR to record the correct programme, channel and time.
basic features Check the Results -P2PLUSCODE NO. 56781234 START STOP -P121:00 22:00 SP VPS/PDC OFF DATE TV PROG 25.12 1 BBC1 k: OK [0]: SAT Press OK button. The VIDEO Plus+ Program screen appears. Make sure that the preset number displayed is the one that you want. If it is incorrect, the wrong programme will be recorded. errors If the PlusCode number you entered is invalid, ERROR appears on the TV screen.
basic features 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 tab removed is loaded, c, Play indicator (,) and Record indicator (U) will flash. Insert another tape with the safety tab in place to record! If no video tape is loaded, c indicator will flash.
basic features Express Timer Programming If you do not know the PlusCode number for the programme that you wish to record, follow the instructions below to manually set your VCR to record. before you start Get to the Timer Programming Set Screen Make sure that the VCR’s clock is set correctly Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place Press PROG. You will see the following TV screen information.
basic features set pdc mode Press PDC (number key 7) to change between ON and OFF. Programme Delivery Control (PDC) is a service designed to ensure that timer recording still works in the event of a change in time of broadcast. If you set PDC to ON, your VCR will be turned on not by its own timer but by a signal transmitted by the broadcaster. This means that if an advertised programme is delayed, your VCR will still record it properly.
basic features 24H Express Timer Programming You can program a timer recording that starts within 24 hours using the 24H EXPRESS c button and the Advanced JOG Dial on the VCR. enter program mode Press the 24H EXPRESS c button on the VCR. The before you start SAT VCR Set the tape speed Programme Start Time indicator starts blinking on the display panel. Make sure that the VCR’s clock is set correctly set start time Turn the JOG Dial to the right or left.
basic features Check, Cancel & Change Programmes Press c, then press o to disengage the timer mode. review the programmes Press C. The TV screen will display a list of the programmes set for timer recording (screen A). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [ START 8:00 10:00 11:30 STOP 10:00 10:45 13:00 CH 3 2 1 DATE 24.12 25.12 25.12 ]: NEXT Pressing C again will cycle through each of the entries in the VCR’s memory (screen B). Screen A cancel a programme Press x to cancel a programme.
basic features When Programmes Overlap Each Other If PROGRAM OVERLAPPED appears, you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made. START 8:00 1 10:00 2 11:30 3 9:00 4 5 6 7 8 [1] a k [PROG]: EXIT confirm overlapping programmes The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programmes will start blinking. Example: Programme 1 (you have just made) and Programme 4 overlap each other.
Advanced Features Picture Quality ........................................... 30 The B.E.S.T. Picture System ...................... 31 Sound Modes ............................................ 32 Finding Specific Scenes ............................ 33 T-V Link Functions..................................... 34 Satellite Receiver Control Settings ........... 36 Auto Satellite Programme Recording ........ 39 Editing ....................................................... 41 Other Functions .....................
advanced features Picture Quality Manual Tracking Your VCR is equipped with automatic tracking control. This will be adequate for most tapes and will automatically adjust the tracking to suit the particular tape in use but if you insert an old or worn tape, it may be necessary to manually adjust the tracking in order to get the best picture.
advanced features 31 The B.E.S.T. Picture System about b.e.s.t. Works in SP and LP modes The Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking (B.E.S.T.) System checks the condition of the tape in use and compensates during recording and playback to give the best picture quality possible. The default setting is ON. Turning B.E.S.T. ON or OFF Does not work with Auto Satellite Prog Recording Works before Timer Recording B.E.S.T.
advanced features Sound Modes NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts before you start Set On Screen Display (O.S.D.) to ON ( pg. 43) This VCR is equipped with a digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) which makes the reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the VCR is tuned to a different preset, the type of broadcast will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds. select stereo Press AUDIO until HIFI L l L R appears on the TV screen.
advanced features 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 resumes automatically. • To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press .. Index Search Each time you record a programme, this VCR puts an index marker at the point that you started recording.
advanced features T-V Link Functions When you connect the VCR and your TV via both the RF cable and the fullywired 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 instruction manual for your TV. * Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.
advanced features 35 Direct Rec You can start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV with simple 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. get to the mode set screen Press MENU button. Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the PR and PR buttons and press OK button (or ). select direct rec mode Move the highlight bar to DIRECT REC using the PR and PR buttons.
advanced features Satellite Receiver Control Settings The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Around 20 seconds before the VIDEO Plus+ timer recording or Manual timer recording starts, the VCR sets its input mode to L-2 and automatically switches the satellite receiver’s channels using an optional Satellite Controller.
advanced features 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. get to the mode set screen Press MENU button. Move the highlight bar to INITIAL SET using the PR and PR buttons and press OK button (or ).
advanced features . Check Result of Test If the satellite receiver’s channel number has been changed to the same channel as you 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. SAT CONTROL SET SAT PROG : 111 F CHANGED TO 111 FNOT CHANGED [1] a k [MENU]: EXIT If the satellite receiver’s channel number has not been changed correctly ...
advanced features 39 Auto Satellite Programme Recording Auto Record from Satellite Receiver This facility allows a programme timer-recorded using the satellite receiver to be recorded on the VCR. connect up Connect your satellite receiver, TV and VCR (see diagram below). Outdoor Unit 21-pin AV Input Connectors (SCART) TV Aerial Aerial Connector Back of TV TV Aerial Cable Satellite Cable Satellite Receiver ANT. IN DECODER VCR TV RF OUT Mains Outlet ENTREE ANT.
advanced features programme satellite receiver Enter the details of the programme into your satellite receiver (see receiver manual) and put a tape in the VCR. set tape speed Press / on the Remote Control to set the tape speed to either SP or LP. engage vcr in auto mode Press and hold SATc (|) on the VCR for about 2 seconds. The SATc indicator on the VCR display panel lights up and the VCR turns off automatically.
advanced features 41 Editing Editing Using Another VCR connect up Connect the two VCRs together using a 21-pin SCART cable. If this VCR is to be the player, connect its L-1 IN/OUT connecter to the recording VCR. If this VCR is to be the recorder, you can use either the L-1 IN/OUT or the L-2 IN/DECODER connecter to connect to the player VCR. set recorder input mode The recording VCR mode must be set to AUX.
advanced features Editing from a Camcorder connect up Connect the Camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connecter to the VCR’s rear panel L-1 IN/OUT or the L-2 IN/DECODER connecter, via an optional cable adapter. set input mode Press AUX or PR so that L-1 (for L-1 IN/OUT connecter) or L-2 (for L-2 IN/DECODER connecter) appears in the place of a preset position number. set edit mode See Picture Control on page 30. start camcorder Engage the camcorder’s PLAY mode. start recorder Press T.
advanced features Other Functions On-Screen Display (O.S.D.) This function allows you to turn the on-screen information ON or OFF. get to the mode set screen Press MENU button, move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the PR tons and press OK button (or ). and PR MODE SET B.E.S.T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO TIMER F O.S.D. DIRECT REC AUTO SP a LP TIMER POWER SAVE AUTO POWER OFF but- enable/disable osd The default setting for OSD is ON.
advanced features Power Save Mode You can reduce the power consumption while the VCR is turned off. get to the mode set screen Press MENU button. Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the PR and press OK button (or ). and PR buttons select power save mode Move the highlight bar to POWER SAVE using the PR and PR (or ) to select ON or OFF. buttons. Press OK button MODE SET B.E.S.T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO TIMER O.S.D.
advanced features 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. MODE SET B.E.S.T. PICTURE CONTROL F AUTO TIMER O.S.D. DIRECT REC AUTO SP a LP TIMER POWER SAVE AUTO POWER OFF get to the mode set screen Press MENU button. Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the PR and press OK button (or ).
advanced features Connection to a Stereo System It is possible to connect your VCR to a suitably equipped stereo system and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo system. connect up Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connecters on the VCR to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR connecters on your stereo. See diagram below.
advanced features Video Channel Set before you start 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 The VCR can send picture signals to the TV set in one of two ways; RF (ordinary cable included with this VCR) and AV (via a 21-pin SCART cable available from TV and Hi-Fi dealers).
advanced features Tuner Set The VCR needs to find, identify and memorise all available stations in your area in order to record 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 search can be done either automatically or manually.
advanced features Manual Channel Setup get to the confirmation screen Press MENU button. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using the PR buttons and press OK button (or ).
advanced features Change Station Name get to the confirmation screen Press MENU button. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using the PR and PR buttons and press OK button (or ). select position Use the PR buttons on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to the preset position you want then press OK button twice. select character Press name begins blinking.
advanced features 51 Change Station Preset Position get to the confirmation screen Press MENU button. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using the PR and PR buttons and press OK button (or ). select item Use the PR button on the Remote Control until the item you want to move begins blinking then press OK button. The station name (ID) and its channel (CH) number begin blinking. select new position Use the PR button to move the station to the new preset position, then press OK button.
advanced features Fine-Tuning Stored Channels get to the confirmation screen Press MENU button. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using the PR and PR buttons and press OK button (or ). select item Use the PR button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to the channel that you wish to fine-tune then press OK button twice. button to move to the Fine Tuning ‘+/–’ and use the PR and PR buttons to fine-tune the channel. A ‘+’ or a ‘–’ symbol will appear during this process.
advanced features TV Station Channel Number Guide Region London & South-East Transmitter BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 Bluebell Hill Crystal Palace Dover Heathfield Oxford 40 26 50 49 57 46 33 56 52 63 43 23 66 64 60 65 30 53 67 53 — 37 — — 49 Beacon Hill Caradon Hill Huntshaw Cross Redruth Stockland Hill Channel Islands Fremont Point 57 22 55 51 33 63 28 62 44 26 60 25 59 41 23 53 32 65 47 29 — — 67 37 — 51 44 41 47 — Hannington Midhurst Rowridge 39 61 31 45 55 24 42 58 27 66 68 21 35
advanced features 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 get to the initial set screen Press MENU button. Move the highlight bar to INITIAL SET using the PR and PR buttons and press OK button (or ).
subsidiary information 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 minutes to protect the heads. Q: During search, slow, still and frame-byframe playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the problem? A: This is normal.
subsidiary information Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION • The mains power cord is disconnected. Connect the mains power cord. 2. The clock is functioning properly, but the VCR cannot be powered. • c is displayed on the display panel with AUTO TIMER set to OFF. Press the c button to turn the c indicator off. 3. The Remote Control won’t function. • The batteries are discharged. Replace the dead battery with a new one. • The VCR is in the RECORD PAUSE MODE. Press .
subsidiary information SYMPTOM 57 POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION • There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its record safety tab removed. Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, cover the hole where the tab was removed. 2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. • L-1 or L-2 has been selected as the input mode. Set to the desired preset. 3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible. • The source (another VCR, camcorder) has not been properly connected.
subsidiary information SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION TIMER RECORDING (cont.) 7. U, , and the SAT c indicator won’t stop blinking. • The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed. Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact. • The end of the tape was reached during Auto Satellite Programme Recording. The programme may not have been recorded in its entirety.
of terms subsidiarylist information 59 List of Terms A N Auto Channel Setup ................................................. 48 Auto Power ............................................................... 45 Auto Satellite Programme Recording ...................... 39 Auto Setup ................................................................ 10 Auto SP a LP Timer ................................................44 Auto Timer ...............................................................
specifications HR-V715EK general 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 40°C Storage Temperature: –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 mm x 94 mm x 275 mm Weight : 3.1 kg Format : VHS PAL standard Maximum recording time : (SP) : 240 min. with E-240 video cassette (LP) : 480 min.
