JVC HR-VP638U manual

H R-VP638U VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INSTRUCTIONS PU30425-1830 For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.  Model No. HR-VP638U/U(C)  Serial No. w Channel Changer Cable C . M E M O R Y S K I P S E A R C H POWER ENTER PLAY STOP OSD DAILY (M-F) [...]

2 Dear Customer , Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder . Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR. CAUTIONS W ARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: This video cassette recorder sh[...]

3 IMPOR T ANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical ener gy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety . In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its instal[...]

4 SERVICING 1. Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Ref[...]

5 CONTENTS T IMER RECORDING 36 VCR Plus+ Timer Programming ............ 36 Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ............... 38 On-Screen Timer Programming ........... 38 Check And Cancel Programs .......................... 40 Auto T imer ...................................................... 41 E DITING 42 Edit Fr om A Camcorder ......................[...]

6 INST ALLING YOUR NEW VCR CHECK CONTENTS 1 Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICA TIONS” ( Z pg. 56). SITUA TE VCR 2 Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface. CONNECT VCR TO TV 3 The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have. RF Connection ● T o Connect T o A TV W ith NO A V Input T[...]

7 INITIAL SETTINGS Dual Quick Set IMPORT ANT ● Don’ t press any buttons on the VCR or remote during Dual Quick Set. ● If you perform Dual Quick Set successfully , there’ s no need to perform the Clock ( Z pg. 9 ) and T uner ( Z pg. 12) procedures. If, however , you want to add or delete channels, refer to “Add Or Delete A Channel” on pa[...]

8  12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9   6 q INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Language This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in English, Spanish or French (not including messages superimposed on the TV picture). Select the desired language using this procedure. The default setting is "ENGLISH". TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER . If watchi[...]

9 Clock 6 q  12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9   TV/VIDEO MENU OK SHUTTLE PLUS POWER CH Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by Dual Quick Set. Access the Override Auto Clock Set screen to choose the Auto, Semi-Auto or Manual clock setting procedure. Each procedure starts from step 5. *Auto need only be selected if Semi-Auto [...]

10 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9   6 q CH MENU OK SHUTTLE PLUS NUMBER SELECT MODE 5 At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, place the arrow next to “SEMI- AUT O CLOCK SET” by pressing CH ▲▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 ∞ , then press OK . ACCESS SELECT SCREENS 6 At the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen, place the arrow next to the des[...]

11 6 q  12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9   CH MENU SHUTTLE PLUS SELECT D.S.T . MODE 9 Y ou have three choices: a– Select “AUTO” and the adjustment to your VCR’ s clock will be made according to the incoming signal from the host channel. b– Select “ON” and the adjustment will be made based on the clock itself. c– Select “OFF” if Daylig[...]

12 T uner Set Receivable Channels TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER . If watching on channel 3 or 4, press TV/ VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU as many times as necessary . ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 3 Place the arrow next to "TUNER SET" by pressing CH 5 ∞ or SH[...]

13 PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET 6 Place the arrow next to "AUT O CHANNEL SET" by pressing CH 5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 ∞ , then press OK . Receivable channels in your area are automatically assigned to the CH 5 ∞ buttons, and non-receivable channels are skipped. NOTES: ● At the end of Auto Channel Set, “SCAN COM- PLETED” appears on sc[...]

14 Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 1 Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the T uner procedure on page 12. ● T o add a channel, go to step 2 . ● T o delete a channel, skip to step 4 . ACCESS AFC SCREEN 2 Place the arrow next to "AFC" by pressing CH 5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 ∞ , then press OK . MAKE SELECTION 3 Place t[...]

15 This procedure is required if you receive your TV channels through a cable box (descrambler). The Cable Box Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch cable box channels, allowing you to timer -record programs from various cable stations. The Cable Box Controller is effective for recording shows that have been programmed using VCR Plus+ ([...]

16 Set Cable Box Output Channel  12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9   6 q CH MENU OK SHUTTLE PLUS POWER TV/VIDEO TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER . If watching channel 3 or 4, press TV/ VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU as many times as necessary . ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN 3 Pre[...]

17 SELECT CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL 6 Y our selection depends on how your cable box is connected to your VCR. If your cable box is connected to your VCR using an RF connection . . . . . . press CH 5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 ∞ to place the arrow next to the channel number representing the cable box’ s output (2–6). If your cable box is connected t[...]

18 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 4 Press MENU as many times as necessary . Y ou can now set up the VCR Plus+ feature ( Z pg. 19). CABLE BOX BRAND LIST BRAND CODE ARCHER 49, 52, 53, 54 CABLEVIEW 49, 53 CITIZEN 49, 53 CURTIS 9, 10, 62, 63 DIAMOND 52, 53, 54 EAGLE 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 EASTERN 51 GC BRAND 49, 53 GEMINI 8, 56 GENERAL ELECTRIC 67 GEN[...]

19 The VCR Plus+ timer programming system eliminates the need to input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the timer record function. Simply key in the PlusCode number for the TV program you wish to record (found in most TV listings) and the VCR’ s timer is automatically programmed. Depending on the TV or cable stations that you [...]

20 ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN 3 Press CH 5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 ∞ to place the arrow next to “CUST OM SET”, then press OK . ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SET -UP SCREEN 4 Press CH 5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 ∞ to place the arrow next to “VCR PLUS+ SET -UP”, then press OK . ACCESS GUIDE CHANNEL SET SCREEN 5 Press CH 5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 ∞ to place th[...]

21 INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL NUMBER 7 Press CH 5 ∞ , SHUTTLE PLUS 5 ∞ or the appropriate NUMBER keys to input the number of the channel on which the Guide Channel’ s broadcasts are received. Then press OK . ● If there is more than one mismatch, repeat steps 6 and 7 for each instance. RETURN TO VCR PLUS+ SET -UP SCREEN 8 Press MENU . CHECK INP[...]

22  12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9   SIMPLE PLA YBACK AND RECORDING LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR. Don’ t apply too much pressure when inserting. ● The VCR’ s power comes on automatically . ● The counter is automatically[...]

23 Simple Recording  12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9   6 q NUMBER SP/EP PAUSE REC PLAY LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette. SELECT RECORDING CHANNEL 2 Press CH 5 ∞ . Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys, then press ENTER . (The channel changes after a few [...]

24 PLA YBACK AND RECORDING FEA TURES Playback T ake advantage of special functions possible with the recorder ’ s controls or the remote control. NOTE: Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the following procedures. Still Picture/Frame-By- Frame Playback R e v e r s e R e v e r s e R e v e r s e S l o w P l a y F o r w a r d s [...]

25  12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9   6 q FF REW V ariable-Speed Search/ Reverse Play PLAY SHUTTLE PLUS SHUTTLE PLAY ACTIV A TE V ARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH 1 During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward variable-speed sear ch, or to the left for reverse variable-speed sear ch (refer to the illustration on page 24). OR During playb[...]

26 Manual T racking Once playback begins, the VCR’ s automatic tracking function is engaged. If noise appears in the picture, you can override this and make the adjustment manually . ENGAGE MANUAL TRACKING MODE 1 During playback, press the CH 5 ∞ buttons on the VCR's front panel simultaneously to cancel the automatic tracking mode and enab[...]

27 Select The Soundtrack Y our VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stop mode. ● If the VCR Plus+ screen appears press MENU again. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 2 Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION[...]

28 PLA YBACK AND RECORDING FEA TURES (cont.) Superimpose This function, switchable between ON and OFF , determines whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU as many times as necessary . ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 2 Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CH 5 ∞ or SHUTTL[...]

29 Repeat Playback ST AR T REPEA T 1 Press and hold PLA Y (until "PLA Y" blinks on the front display panel) during playback, then release. ● The entire tape is played back 20 times. STOP REPEA T 2 T o stop, press STOP at any time. NOTE: Pressing PLA Y , REW , FF , P AUSE or SHUTTLE PLUS ™ or £ also stops Repeat Playback. Index Search[...]

30 PLA YBACK AND RECORDING FEA TURES (cont.) Instant ReView At the press of a button, you can power up your VCR, rewind the tape and begin viewing the most recent timer -recorded program. ACTIV A TE INST ANT REVIEW 1 After ensuring that the VCR is off and the T imer mode is disengaged, press REVIEW . ● The power comes on and the VCR searches for [...]

31 COUNT 0:33:27 T ape Position Indicator The T ape position indicator appears on screen when, from the stop mode, you press FF , REW , or use the SHUTTLE ring, or perform an Index Search or Instant ReV iew . The position of " " in relation to "B" (Beginning) or "E" (End) shows you where you are on the tape. NOTE: &quo[...]

32 PLA YBACK AND RECORDING FEA TURES (cont.) 6 q ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 4 Press CH 5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 ∞ to place the arrow next to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK . ACCESS SPECIAL FUNCTION SCREEN 5 Press CH 5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 ∞ to place the arrow next to “SPECIAL FUNCTION”, then press OK . ENABLE A V COMPU LINK PLA YBACK 6 P[...]

33 Auto Picture Y our VCR is equipped with the Auto Picture feature, which checks the condition of the tape and compensates accordingly , giving you the best-possible playback picture every time. The default setting is "ON". Preparation TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER . If watching channel 3 or 4, press TV/ VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. V[...]

34 PLA YBACK AND RECORDING FEA TURES (cont.) Record One Pr ogram While W atching Another ENGAGE TV MODE 1 During recording... ● Press TV/VIDEO . The VCR's VIDEO indicator goes out. (If you are using the RF connection ( Z pg. 6). to view the output from your VCR, the TV broadcast being recorded disappears.) ● If you are using the A V connec[...]

35 Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Pr ogram) Y our VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi- channel TV Sound broadcasts. ● The ST indicator on the front display panel lights during stereo broadcast reception, and SAP lights during SAP program reception. ● Both indicators light when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP audio. T o [...]

36 VCR Plus+ Timer Pr ogramming TIMER RECORDING Before VCR Plus+ T imer programming, see "VCR Plus+ Setup" on page 19. 6 q OK LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Make sure the record safety tab is present. ● The VCR’ s power comes on automatically . ● If you’re watching on channel 3 or 4, press TV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is displayed [...]

37 CHECK/CORRECT INPUT DA T A 6 If the data is correct as it is, go to step 7 . If not, press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS ™£ until the item you want to change begins to blink. Then press the appropriate NUMBER keys, CH 5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 ∞ to obtain the desired setting. RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 7 Press MENU as many times as necessary . ● Press ju[...]

38 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 VCR off after recording is finished. ST AR T RECORDING 1 Press REC . ENGAGE ITR MODE 2 Press REC again. ITR blinks and 0:30 appears on the front display panel. SET RECORDING DURA TION 3 If you want to re[...]

39  12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9   CH MENU OK NUMBER NUMBER "9" NUMBER "8" TIMER SHUTTLE PLUS SET PROGRAM INFORMA TION 5 Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date, start/stop time and channel number . Press CH 5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 ∞ to set AM/PM and tape speed. Press OK after AM/PM, channel number and tape speed setti[...]

40 TIMER RECORDING (cont.) DISENGAGE TIMER 1 Press TIMER , then press POWER . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU as many times as necessary . ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN 3 Press CH 5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 ∞ to place the arrow next to "PROGRAM SET", then press OK . CHECK PROGRAM INFOR- MA TION 4 Press CH 5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 ∞ to ch[...]

41 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU as many times as necessary . ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 2 Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CH 5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 ∞ , then press OK . ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN 3 Place the arrow next to "AUT O TIMER" by pressing CH 5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 ∞ , then press OK . Now sk[...]

42  12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9   6 q EDITING Edit Fr om A Camcorder Y ou can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the recorder . MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect an AV cable between the camcorder’ s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR’ s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors. ● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is us[...]

43 ACCESS AUX INPUT SCREEN 9 Press CH 5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 ∞ to place the arrow next to “AUX INPUT”, then press OK . SELECT INPUT 10 If you are connecting the A V cable to the AV connectors on the front of the VCR , place the arrow next to "FRONT" by pressing CH 5 ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 ∞ . If you are connecting the A V cable to[...]

44 Edit T o Or Fr om Another VCR Y ou can use your VCR as the player or the recorder . MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect an AV cable between the player’ s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors. ● When using your VCR as the recorder and a monaural VCR as the player , connect the player’ s AUDIO OUT c[...]

45 Assemble Editing Assemble Editing adds one recorded scene to another in succession. T o use your VCR as the recorder ... LOAD CASSETTES 1 Insert the original cassette in the player , and the recording cassette in the recorder . SET T APE SPEED 2 Set to "SP" or "EP" by pressing the SP/EP button on the remote control. ENGAGE RE[...]

46 6 q 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. If you wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the audio dubbing function simultaneously . Use your VCR as the recorder . Inser t Editing[...]

47 ENGAGE INSER T EDITING 6 Press INSERT . ● Y our VCR enters the Insert-Pause mode. (REC, PLAY and P AUSE light up on the front display panel.) ● The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input signal you are going to record. ST AR T EDITING 7 Load the source cassette and play back the segment that is to be inserted. Then press PLA Y[...]

48 6 q Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Use your VCR as the recorder . Audio Dubbing PAUSE MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect an audio component to the AUDIO IN L + R connectors on the VCR's front panel. *When connect- ing monaural equipment, use only the VCR's AUDIO IN L connector[...]

49 SPECIAL FEA TURES TV Multi-Brand Remote Contr ol The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVC remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs listed below .  12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9   POWER NUMBER ENTER CH VOL. +/- TV/VIDEO STOP TV/CABLE/VCR TURN ON THE TV 1 T urn the power on using the TV's remote contro[...]

50 SPECIAL FEA TURES (cont.) Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands of cable boxes listed below . Some cable box brands have more than one code. If your cable box does not function with a specified code, try other codes.  12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9   POWER NUMBER ENTER CH STOP TV/CABLE[...]

51 Contr ol T wo JVC VCRs The supplied remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs independently using the A/B CODE switch. Y ou can set this VCR so it responds to remote commands only when the switch is set to B , and another VCR so it responds to commands when the switch is set to A . The switch is preset to A because this VCR normally [...]

52 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 VCR off for repair . POWER POSSIBLE CAUSE ● The power cord is disconnected. ● The TIMER mode is engaged with Auto T imer set to &q[...]

53 CORRECTIVE ACTION Insert a cassette. Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape, or load a cassette on which the record safety tab is intact. Set the VCR to the appropriate channel. Refer to the directions and the illustration under “Edit T o Or From Another VCR” ( Z pg. 44) or “Edit From A Camcorder” ( Z pg. 42) and prope[...]

54 8. T imer recording begins as sched- uled, but the channel is always incorrect. 9. W e moved, and now VCR Plus+ doesn’t work properly . 10. “PROGRAM FULL” is displayed on the VCR Plus+ screen. ● Even though you don't use an external Cable Box, "CABLE BOX OUTPUT" is set to "ON". ● The receivable stations in the [...]

55 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLA YBACK 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-by-frame playback, I[...]

56 GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V ` , 60 Hz Power consumption : 21 W T emperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F) Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (W x H x D) : 400 x 94 x 291 mm (15-3/4" x 3-3/4" x 1 1-1/2") W eight : 3.7 kg (8.2 lbs) Format : VHS NTSC s[...]

57 INDEX List Of T erms This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names. The first page on which the term appears is listed. Most terms appear more than once in the instruction manual. A A/B Code .................................................................... 51 Add Channel .........................[...]

58 INDEX (cont.) FRONT VIEW 1 Power ON/OFF Button ( Z pg. 8) 2 Menu Button ( Z pg. 8) 3 OK Button ( Z pg. 8) 4 Cassette Loading Slot 5 Record [REC] Button ( Z pg. 23) 6 Pause Button ( Z pg. 23) 7 SHUTTLE Ring ( Z pg. 24) 8 JOG Dial ( Z pg. 24) 9 V ideo Input Connector ( Z pg. 42) 0 Mono Audio Input Connector ( Z pg. 42) Audio Input Connector [L] ( [...]

59 FRONT DISPLA Y P ANEL 1 Audio Level Meter 2 T imer Mode Indicator ( Z pg. 37) 3 Instant Timer Recording Indicator ( Z pg. 38) 4 Video Mode Indicator ( Z pg. 8) 5 “Cassette Loaded” Mark 6 Counter Memory Mark ( Z pg. 30) 7 T ape Speed Indicators ( Z pg. 23) 8 AM/PM Indicators ( Z pg. 7) 9 Clock Display ( Z pg. 7) 0 Channel Display [“AU” fo[...]

60 HOW TO LOCA TE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722 JVC SER VICE & ENGINEERING COMP ANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP . F ACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCA TIONS If you ship the product... ACCESSORIES 107 Little Falls Road 1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105 Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5357 Aurora, IL 605[...]

61 LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 JVC COMP ANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONL Y TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER A T RET AIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MA TERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below . ("The Warranty Period") THIS LIMIT[...]

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