JVC HR-S7700EK Instructions Manual
JVC HR-S7700EK Instructions Manual

JVC HR-S7700EK Instructions Manual

Jvc video cassette recorder instructions

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HR-S7700EK
HR-S7722EK
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INSTRUCTIONS
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Safety Precautions ............................. 2
Some Do's And Don'ts ..................... 4
CHECK THE CONTENTS .................. 5
INSTALLATION ................................ 6
AUTO SET UP .................................. 8
PRESET DOWNLOAD ...................... 9
T-V LINK
T-V Link Functions .......................... 11
Playback ......................................... 14
Recording ....................................... 16
Type ................................................ 27
To Tape Characteristics ................... 28
Recording ....................................... 30
While Editing .................................. 32
Edit From A Camcorder ................... 33
Recorder ......................................... 34
Audio Dubbing ............................... 37
Insert Editing ................................... 38
Other Functions .............................. 40
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Video Channel Set .......................... 46
Tuner Set ......................................... 48
Clock Set ........................................ 55
Questions And Answers .................. 56
Troubleshooting .............................. 57
Index .............................................. 59
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-S7700EK HR-S7722EK – –:– – TV/VCR AUDIO VPS/PDC DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO 0000 START STOP DATE DEBUT EXPRESS PROG 30 SEC INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions ... 2 Some Do's And Don'ts ... 4 QUICK SET UP GUIDE CHECK THE CONTENTS ...
  • Page 2: Safety First

    In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If the fuse fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer.
  • Page 3 CAUTION When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet. Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.
  • Page 4: Some Do's And Don'ts

    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. read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
  • Page 5: Video Cassette Recorder

    QUICK SET UP GUIDE Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this JVC Video Cassette Recorder. Please use this QUICK SET UP GUIDE to help you to set up your video cassette recorder. CHECK THE CONTENTS CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW...
  • Page 6: Installation

    INSTALLATION CONNECT VIDEO RECORDER TO TV Place the recorder on a stable, flat surface. Back of TV Aerial connector 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) Mains Power Cord Mains outlet RF CONNECTION To connect to a TV with NO 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) .
  • Page 7: S-Video Connection

    AUDIO IN connectors Back of TV S-VIDEO IN connector Aerial connector Mains outlet Mains Power Cord Back of Recorder S-VIDEO CONNECTION To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN connectors . . . 1– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "RF CONNEC- TION"...
  • Page 8: Auto Set Up

    AUTO SET UP SET THE TUNER CHANNELS, CLOCK, GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS AND VIDEO CHANNEL* The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock, the VIDEO Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers and the video channel* automatically the first time the cord has been plugged into a mains outlet.
  • Page 9: Preset Download

    PRESET DOWNLOAD SET THE TUNER CHANNELS BY DOWNLOADING FROM YOUR TV, CLOCK AND GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable ( by downloading preset data from your TV instead of using the Auto Set Up function ( recorder sets the clock and the VIDEO Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers automatically.
  • Page 10 For RF connection users: In certain reception conditions, the Video Channel may not be set correctly and interference may appear in the TV picture while the recorder's power is on. Set your Video Channel manually. If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line on 020 8208 7654 QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.)
  • Page 11: T-V Link Functions

    For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV. VCR Auto Standby You can use your TV's remote control to turn off the recorder. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.
  • Page 12: Satellite Receiver Control

    Satellite Receiver Control Setting The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Around 20 seconds before VIDEO Plus+ timer recording ( pg. 18) or Express timer programming ( pg. 20) starts, the recorder sets its input mode to "L-2"...
  • Page 13 NUMBER MENU SATELLITE TUNER BRAND CODE AMSTRAD 60, 61, 62, 63, 92 CANAL SATELLITE CANAL + D-BOX ECHOSTAR (VIA DIGITAL) FINLUX FORCE GALAXIS GRUNDIG 64, 65 HIRSCHMANN 64, 78 ITT NOKIA JERROLD KATHREIN 70, 71 LUXOR MASCOM MASPRO NOKIA PACE 65, 67, 74, 86, 92 PANASONIC PHILIPS...
  • Page 14: Basic Operations

    Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the cassette. Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette — JVC TCL-2U — when: Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back. The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
  • Page 15: Slow Motion

    NOTE: Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the following procedures. Still Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the PR buttons to correct the picture. ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by- frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame playback.
  • Page 16: Recording

    INFORMATION When using the AV connection ( between TV mode and AV mode by pressing TV/VCR. * Depending on the type of TV used, TV/VCR button does not function as described above. Recording Resume Function If there is a power cut during recording (or Instant Timer...
  • Page 17: Tape Remaining Time

    PR+/– 0000 Tape Remaining Time DISPLAY REMAINING TIME Press – –:– – until the time remaining on the tape appears. The display panel shows the tape remaining time with " " displayed. By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change the display to show the counter reading, preset position*, clock time or tape remaining time.
  • Page 18: Video Plus+ Timer Programming

    VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming Before performing the VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming: Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set properly. Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically. Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). NUMBER STOP+/–...
  • Page 19: Timer Warning

    SET TAPE SPEED Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET PDC MODE Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF". If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON. If "VPS/PDC OFF"...
  • Page 20: Express Timer Programming

    Express Timer Programming Before performing Express Timer Programming: Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set properly. Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically. Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). START+/–...
  • Page 21: Pdc Recording

    ENTER PRESET POSITION Press PR +/– to enter the preset position corre- sponding to the broadcast- ing station you wish to record. SET TAPE SPEED Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET PDC MODE Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF". If "VPS/PDC ON"...
  • Page 22 START+/– NOTE: You can also check the programmes on the display panel even if the recorder's power is off (unless the recorder is in the Power Save mode pg. 41) or the recorder is in the Timer mode; however, it is not possible to cancel or replace the programmes. Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes –...
  • Page 23 – –:– – START+/– SP/LP PROG When programmes overlap each other If "PROGRAM OVERLAPPED" appears, you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made. The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programmes will start blinking. START STOP CH DATE 8 : 00 10 : 00 2 10 : 00 10 : 45 PROGRAM OVERLAPPED...
  • Page 24: Advanced Operations

    Playback Picture Adjustment DIGITAL TBC/NR PR+/– MENU Manual Tracking Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. For most tapes this will automatically adjust the tracking to suit the particular tape you are playing. In some circumstances it may be necessary to make manual tracking adjustments.
  • Page 25: Selecting The Sound You Want

    Selecting The Sound You Want Soundtrack Selection Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select. During Playback Pressing AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows: TRACK Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display...
  • Page 26: Looking For The Scene You Want

    Looking For The Scene You Want REVIEW RECORD MENU Skip Search SKIP OVER UNWANTED SECTIONS Press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times during playback. Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback. Normal playback resumes automatically. NOTE: To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press PLAY. ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Index Search Your recorder automatically marks...
  • Page 27: Recording According To Tape Type

    Recording According To Tape Type Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET) — Recording on VHS tapes with S-VHS quality This function allows you to record in SP mode on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality.
  • Page 28: Playback/Recording According To Tape Characteristics

    Playback/ Recording According To Tape Charac- teristics Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). PAUSE PLAY RECORD MENU ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) B.E.S.T. Picture System The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible recording and playback pictures.
  • Page 29 Recording START RECORDING Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote, or press RECORD on the recorder. DURING B.E.S.T. B.E.S.T. COMPLETE The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape, then begins recording. NOTES: The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated.
  • Page 30: Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

    If you turn on the recorder when the satellite receiver's power is off, nothing appears on the TV screen. In this case, turn on the satellite receiver, or set the TV to its TV mode, or press TV/VCR on the remote control to set the recorder to the video mode.
  • Page 31 ATTENTION Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the satellite receiver's power is turned on. If you have connected another appliance other than a satellite receiver to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, be sure not to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode;...
  • Page 32: Picture Control

    Minimizing Picture Degradation While Editing Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU Advantages Of S-VHS Video Recorders You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, S-VHS to VHS, or, from S-VHS to S-VHS. From VHS to S-VHS: Record VHS playback signals in the S-VHS mode.
  • Page 33: Edit From A Camcorder

    When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your recorder. When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder. Refer to the camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure.
  • Page 34: Edit To Or From Another Video

    Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) You can use your video recorder as the source player or as the recording deck. – –:– – MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on page 35.
  • Page 35 TV Receiver Player 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) VIDEO CHAN- NEL or RF Cable AV mode (provided) Recorder TV Receiver Recorder S-Video Cable (not provided) 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) Player NOTES: All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer. For Y/C signal input/output, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.
  • Page 36 L-1 OUTPUT/INPUT Setting The AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector accepts and delivers either a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated). Set "L-1 OUTPUT" and "L-1 INPUT" to the appropriate mode depending on the type of unit connected to the rear panel AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector of this recorder.
  • Page 37: Audio Dubbing

    Audio Dubbing PAUSE CD Player, etc. CD Player, etc. Mixer Audio mixer output Original sound AUDIO OUT NOTES: When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normal soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to hear the mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks), press AUDIO on the remote control to select "...
  • Page 38: Insert Editing

    Insert Editing Recorder PAUSE S-Video signal Another recorder Player 0000 ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) 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 unchanged.
  • Page 39 – –:– – 0000 PLAY ENGAGE INSERT EDITING Press INSERT. Your recorder enters the Insert-Pause mode. (" ", " " and " " light up on the front display panel.) The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input source you are going to record.
  • Page 40: Other Functions

    Other Functions Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing. PR. 12 ABCD 21 : 00 24. 12. 00 – WARNING– TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON HI FI...
  • Page 41: Power Save Mode

    Power Save Mode You can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or SELECT POWER SAVE MODE Press %fi...
  • Page 42: Auto Sp Lp Timer

    STOP MENU ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Auto SP LP Timer If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire programme, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording. For Example . . . Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180- minute tape –...
  • Page 43: Repeat Playback

    Repeat Playback Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 100 times repeatedly. START PLAYBACK Press PLAY. ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release. The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks slowly.
  • Page 44: System Connections

    Connection To A Stereo System Stereo Amplifier Speaker Television Mains outlet MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR terminals on your stereo system's receiver or amplifier. NOTES: When connecting your recorder's audio output connectors to a stereo amplifier, make sure you connect L and R correctly.
  • Page 45: Subsidiary Settings

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS VIDEO Plus+ Setup IMPORTANT Normally, Auto Set Up ( pg. 8), Preset Download ( automatically. You need to set the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases. When timer-programming with the VIDEO Plus+ system, the preset position, where the station you wish to record is received on your recorder, is not selected or when you add a channel after Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set has taken place.
  • Page 46: Video Channel Set

    Video Channel Set Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the video recorder through the RF cable. SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — Video Channel Set has not been done correctly by the Auto Set Up function ( —...
  • Page 47 TV screen. Be sure to select a vacant channel which has no broadcast on neighbouring channels. If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer. EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE Press OK.
  • Page 48: Tuner Set

    Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( —...
  • Page 49 – –:– – VIEW CONFIRMATION SCREEN After "SCAN COMPLETED" is displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds, a Confirmation screen looking like the one on the right appears. The stations your recorder located appear on a Confirmation screen — preset positions (PR), channels (CH) and station names (ID –...
  • Page 50: Input Channel

    NUMBER MENU Storing Channels Manually To store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up pg. 8), Preset Download ( pg. 9) or Auto Channel Set pg. 48). ACCESS MAIN MENU Press MENU. ACCESS CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or mation screen appears.
  • Page 51: Delete A Channel

    Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 50 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. SELECT ITEM Press %fi until the item you want to delete begins blinking. DELETE CHANNEL Press The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one line.
  • Page 52 Set Stations (A) Set station names that are registered in your recorder. Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 50 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. SELECT ITEM Press %fi until the item you want begins blinking. ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN Press OK twice.
  • Page 53: Tv Station And Id List

    TV Station And ID List STATION NAME Anglia TV ANGL ARTE ARTE BBC Group BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 Berlin 1 BLN1 Berlin 2 BLN2 Border TV BORD Bayern1 Bayern3 BRT1 BRT1 BRT2 BRT2 Children Ch CHLD Canal + Channel TV CHNL Central TV CNTR...
  • Page 54: Tv Station Channel Number Guide

    TV Station Channel Number Guide Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC and ITV. BBC1 BBC2 ITV London & South-East Bluebell Hill ... 40 Crystal Palace ... 26 Dover ...
  • Page 55: Clock Set

    Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU Just Clock The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. The Just Clock option can be set "ON" or "OFF" at the Clock Set screen (the default setting is "ON").
  • Page 56: Subsidiary Information

    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. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the still mode? A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.
  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO connection, set the TV to its AV mode. Try manual tracking ( pg. 24). Use a dry cleaning cassette JVC TCL-2U or consult your JVC dealer. Engage and adjust tracking manually pg. 24) or press AUDIO to change the soundtrack to "NORM"...
  • Page 58: Timer Recording

    3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible. 4. Camcorder recording is not possible. TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Timer recording won’t work. 2. Timer programming is not possible. 3. “‰“ and “]“ on the display panel won’t stop blinking. 4. The cassette is automatically ejected, and “‰“...
  • Page 59: Index

    Index FRONT VIEW * Attach the provided connector cover when you do not use the front panel connectors. 1 STANDBY/ON Button turns recorder on/off (loading a cassette also turns power on). 2 DIGITAL TBC/NR Button enables/disables Digital TBC/NR. pg. 24 3 SP/LP Button selects tape speed.
  • Page 60: Rear View

    6 5 Remote PAUSE Connector enables connection to second recorder equipped with R.A. Edit connector, or to JVC camcorder equipped with Master Edit Control, for easy editing. SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.) 6 AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors enable connection of audio cassette recorder, TV or second video recorder for dubbing.
  • Page 61: Display Panel

    * VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available in the U.K. and not possible with this recorder. # VCR Indicator lights when the video recorder is in the video mode. At this point, the TV auto- matically enters AV mode.
  • Page 62: Remote Control

    EXPRESS PROG Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your JVC TV while holding down the TV button. "Operating JVC TVs" on page 63. This remote control transmits A code signals only;...
  • Page 63 How To Use The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets. (See below.) Point the remote control toward the sensor window. The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.
  • Page 64: Specifications

    GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V`, 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 only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 mm x 94 mm x 344 mm Weight...

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