Jvc HR-J580EK User Manual

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three-step quick start10before you startCheck that the VCR isturned off and nocassette is insertedLoad the batteries intothe Remote ControlRefer to th

three step quick start 11REVIEWVCRREVIEWVCRSELECT THE VIDEO CHANNELWhen Auto Setup has finished, you will see the following display panel on yourVCR:r

three-step quick start12before you startCheck that the VCR isturned off and nocassette is insertedLoad the batteries intothe Remote ControlRefer to th

three step quick start 13Check the ResultsWhen Auto Setup or Preset Download has finished, you will see one of the twofollowing examples on the VCR di

three-step quick start14

BasicFeaturesPlayback... 16Playback Features ... 18Recording ...

basic features16before you startTurn the TV onTune the TV to yourVideo Channel or to itsAV modentsc tapesIf an NTSC tape isplayed, ‘NTSCaPAL’appears o

basic features 17Rewind and Fast Forwardrewind Press the < button on the Remote Control.fast forward Press the > button on the Remote Control.

basic features18Playback FeaturesPause During PlaybackPress the | button on the VCR or the Remote Control.• If the paused picture on the TV screen jum

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safety first2Safety PrecautionsThe rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDEWARNING: TO PREVEN

basic features20before you startTurn the TV onTune the TV to yourVideo Channel or to itsAV modeChoose a blankcassette which has therecord safety tab s

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basic features22Recording Resume FunctionIf there is a power cut during recording (or Instant Timer Recording or timerrecording), the recording will r

basic features 23Guide Program NumbersGuide Program Numbers are used by the VIDEO Plus+ system to identify the correct presetto record.You have to set

basic features24before you startBe sure to set GuideProgram Numbers(Zpg.23)Make sure that theVCR’s clock is setcorrectlyInsert a cassette withthe sa

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basic features26before you startMake sure that theVCR’s clock is setcorrectlyInsert a cassette withthe safety tab in placeTurn on the TV andselect the

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basic features28– P1 –[x]: DELETE [+/–] a k[PROG]: EXITSTART STOP SPDATE TV PROG24.12 3 ITV 8:0010:00[1] a k[PROG]: EXIT12345678STA

AdvancedFeaturesPicture Quality ... 30The B.E.S.T. Picture System ... 31Sound Modes ...

safety first 3The STANDBY/ON o button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switchesoperating current on and off. “y ” shows ele

advanced features30Picture QualityManual TrackingYour VCR is equipped with automatic tracking control. This willbe adequate for most tapes and will au

advanced features 31about b.e.s.t.Works in SP and LPmodesDoes not work withAuto Satellite ProgRecordingWorks before TimerRecordingB.E.S.T. data is los

advanced features32before you startSet On Screen Display(O.S.D.) to ON (Z pg. 38)Sound ModesNICAM Stereo and Bilingual BroadcastsThis VCR is equipped

advanced features 33Finding Specific ScenesSkip SearchDuring playback, press 3 up to 4 times. Each press of the 3 button will causethe VCR to go into

advanced features34T-V Link FunctionsWhen you connect the VCR and your TV via both the RF cable and the fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (Z pg. 9), the

advanced features 35Direct RecYou can start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV withsimple operation. Press and hold T and press

advanced features36TV SetVideo Channelor AV ModeAnother VCRYour VCR21-pin SCART Cables(not provided)Your VCR as the PlayerYour VCR as the RecorderRF C

advanced features 37Editing from a Camcorderconnect up Connect the Camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connecter to theVCR’s rear panel L-1 IN/OUT connecter,

advanced features38Other FunctionsOn-Screen Display (O.S.D.)This function allows you to turn the on-screen information ON or OFF.get to the mode set s

advanced features 39Power Save ModeYou can reduce the power consumption while the VCR is turned off.get to the mode set screen Press m. Move the high

safety first4Some Do’s And Don’tsOn The Safe Use Of EquipmentThis equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards

advanced features40Auto TimerWhen the AUTO TIMER is set to ON, the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR power isturned off and automatically di

advanced features 41IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIConnection to a StereoSystemIt is possible to connect your VCR to a suitably equipped s

advanced features42before you startThe power cord must beplugged in andconnected to the VCRThe VCR must be turnedoff and no cassetteinsertedThe Remote

advanced features 43Tuner SetThe VCR needs to find, identify and memorise all available stations in your area in order torecord programmes correctly.

advanced features44Manual Channel Setupget to the confirmation screen Press m. Move thehighlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using the A and B buttonsand pr

advanced features 45PR01020304050607CH2633233037[10]a k: EDITa [x]: DELETE[MENU]: EXITIDBBC1BBC2ITVCH4CH5- - - -- - - -PR08091011121314CH ID- - - -- -

advanced features46Change Station Preset Positionget to the confirmation screen Press m. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SETusing the A and B but

advanced features 47STATION NAME IDGrampian TV GRMPHessen1 HR1Hessen3 HR3HRT HRTHTV HTVITV Network ITVKabelkanal KABLLondon LNDNMDR MDRMTV MTVNord3 N3

advanced features48Region Transmitter BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5London & South-EastBluebell Hill 40 46 43 65 —Crystal Palace 26 33 23 30 37Dover 505666

advanced features 49Clock SetYou should only need to perform this function if:• The VCR’s memory backup has expired.• You want to adjust the time lag

ContentsDiagrams of Equipment ...6Equipment Key ... 7Welcome to JVC ...

subsidiary information50Questions and AnswersPLAYBACKQ: What happens if the end of the tape isreached during playback or search?A: The tape is automat

subsidiary information 51Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONPOWER1. No power is applied to the VCR.2. The clock is functioningpr

subsidiary information52 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONRECORDING1. Recording cannot be started.2. TV broadcasts cannot berecorded.3. Tape-t

subsidiary information 53 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONOTHER PROBLEMS1. Whistling or howling is heardfrom the TV during camcorderrecording

list of terms54List of TermsOOOOOOn-Screen Display (O.S.D.)... 38PPPPPPause During Playback ...

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diagrams of equipment6front paneldisplayrear panelVCRREVIEW1234 56TVPR+TVPR–TV–TV+TV0000STOPFINMENUOKTV/VCRDAILY/QTDN.VPS/PDCAUX?WEEKLY/HEBDOPROG30 SE

equipment key 7Diagram KeyREAR PANEL1 Mains Power Cordsupplies power to VCR.2 ANT. IN Connector enablesconnection of aerial.3 L-1 IN/OUT Connectorenab

welcome to jvc8before you startPlease read the SAFETYFIRST on pages 2–4it tells you about somesafety pointsRefer to the diagrams onpages 6–7 when read

welcome to jvc 9GETTING EVERYTHING READY (continued)connect cables Connect the cables as indicated in the diagram (below), usingthe TV Aerial Cable,