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JVC HR-S7800U Instructions Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-S7800U
CABLE/
MBR SET
TV
DBS
A/B
POWER
TV/VCR
A. MONITOR
DISPLAY
1
2
3
2
4
5
6
DBS
DAILY(M-F)
WEEKLY
7
8
9
AUX
C.RESET
0
CANCEL
TIMER
4
START
STOP
DATE
CH
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
1
PROG
PROG
SP/EP
SKIP SEARCH
CHECK
PLAY
POWER
STOP
C
SHUTTLE
PLUS
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
MULTI BRAND
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
DIGITAL TBC/NR
(MONO)L—AUDIO—R
SP EP
S-VHS ET
VCR
INSTRUCTIONS
REW
FF
MENU
PLAY
CH
REC
STOP/EJECT
PAUSE
OK
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which are located on the
rear of cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LPT0349-001A

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  • Page 1 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-S7800U CABLE/ MBR SET POWER TV/VCR A. MONITOR DISPLAY DAILY(M-F) WEEKLY C.RESET CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE EXPRESS PROGRAMMING PROG PROG SP/EP SKIP SEARCH CHECK PLAY POWER STOP SHUTTLE PLUS DIGITAL TBC/NR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R S-VHS ET...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC S-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 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy 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 installation, use and servicing.
  • Page 4 BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR ..please read the sections/literature listed below. “CAUTIONS” on page 2. “IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on the previous page.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    7 EDIT FUNCTION ...42 Child Lock ... 43 DITING Edit From Camcorder ... 44 Edit To Or From Another VCR ... 46 Audio Dubbing ... 47 Insert Editing and AV Dubbing ... 48 ULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL TV Brand Setting ... 50 Cable Box Brand Setting ...

  • Page 6: Basic Connections

    AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT S-video cable (supplied) Audio/video cable (supplied) To Audio/video input connectors To 75 terminal INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR ANTENNA IN (Antenna or cable input) Coaxial cable Flat feeder Matching transformer (not supplied) REMOTE PAUSE/ CABLE COMPU...
  • Page 7 21) or basic recording ( NOTES: The VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch the picture from the VCR on the TV when only using the RF connection. The VCR’s CH3-CH4 switch, on the back of the VCR, sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4.

  • Page 8: Plug & Play Setting

    12) procedure. If “- -:- -” appears on the front display panel, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. Then turn on and off the VCR; the Plug &...

  • Page 9: Language Setting

    Language Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. POWER DIGITAL TBC/NR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R S-VHS ET SP EP This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus and some messages —...

  • Page 10: Clock Setting

    Clock Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. 2 – 7 POWER DIGITAL TBC/NR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R SP EP S-VHS ET 2 – 7 Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug &...

  • Page 11: Setting Clock Semiautomatically

    PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END IMPORTANT Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Set. “Auto” will appear on the front display panel while the clock is being set. The current clock time will appear automatically when the clock setting is complete.

  • Page 12: Setting Clock Manually - Manual Clock Set

    4 – 6 POWER DIGITAL TBC/NR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R S-VHS ET SP EP 4 – 7 Setting clock manually — Manual Clock Set First follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10, then go to the following steps. Set time On the front panel: Press CH5∞...

  • Page 13: Tuner Setting

    Tuner Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. POWER DIGITAL TBC/NR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R SP EP S-VHS ET Setting channels automatically — Auto Channel Set Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug &...

  • Page 14: Setting Channels Manually

    2 – 4 POWER DIGITAL TBC/NR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R SP EP S-VHS ET 2 – 4 Setting channels manually — Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually. Access Main Menu screen Press MENU.

  • Page 15: Cable Box Control Setting

    Cable Box Control Setting Suggested location Place the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR’s Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the cable box’s remote sensor. ATTENTION: The Controller can also control a DBS receiver. If both a cable...

  • Page 16: Setting Cable Box Output Channel & Brand

    Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. 3 4 6 POWER DIGITAL TBC/NR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R SP EP S-VHS ET 3 – 5 Setting cable box output channel &...
  • Page 17 If the VCR’s memory backup expires because of a power failure, set the cable box output channel and brand again. For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. CODE 1, 5, 17...

  • Page 18: Dbs Receiver Control Setting

    The VCR’s Controller can also control your DBS receiver. This allows the VCR to change your DBS receiver’s channel number during timer-recording. Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR’s Remote, refer to page 52. To set up the Controller, go to page 19. The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver.

  • Page 19: Setting Dbs Receiver Output Channel & Brand

    Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. POWER DIGITAL TBC/NR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R S-VHS ET SP EP 3 – 5 Setting DBS receiver output channel & brand After installation, set the DBS receiver’s output channel...
  • Page 20 For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screen Press OK.

  • Page 21: Recording

    BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Basic Playback Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. POWER POWER DIGITAL TBC/NR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R SP EP S-VHS ET REW ( 1 ) This VCR can check the tape condition during playback (and recording), and realizes the best possible pictures.

  • Page 22: Basic Playback Features

    Each time you press the button, the front display panel shows the time counter, tape remaining time and the clock time in sequence. To display the VCR status including the time counter and the clock time on the TV screen, see “Showing on- screen display” ( “COUNT”...

  • Page 23: Adjusting Tracking Condition

    You can also use the menu to select your desired monitor sound. ( pg. 41) The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding is complete. Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode. a– For Automatic Playback Start Press REW ( 1 ), then press PLAY ( 3 ) within 2 seconds.

  • Page 24: Locating Beginning Of Timer Recordings

    – When receiving a channel not in use. – When stopping playback. BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) At the press of a button, you can turn on the VCR, MENU rewind the tape and begin to view the most recent timer- PLAY recorded program.

  • Page 25: Basic Recording

    Basic Recording Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. POWER POWER DIGITAL TBC/NR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R SP EP S-VHS ET TV/VCR REW ( 1 ) This VCR can check the tape condition during recording (and playback), and realizes the best possible pictures.

  • Page 26: Basic Recording Features

    Basic Recording Features Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. POWER DIGITAL TBC/NR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R S-VHS ET SP EP – – C. RESET – Accidental erasure prevention...

  • Page 27: Showing On-Screen Display

    SAP broadcast. Both indications appear when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP sound. S-VHS Recording Mode ( This VCR allows you to record on an S-VHS tape with VHS picture quality. p.26) p.39) is in progress.

  • Page 28: Special Effect Playback

    Special Effect Playback Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. POWER DIGITAL TBC/NR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R SP EP S-VHS ET PLAY ( 3 ) 7 High-Speed Picture Search: Possible during normal playback or still picture playback.

  • Page 29: Viewing Still Picture - Still Picture Playback

    How to use the SHUTTLE PLUS buttons on the Remote: To do forward picture search, press SHUTTLE PLUS ¢ repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the search speed increases. To decrease the speed during forward picture search (toward normal playback, then reverse picture search), press SHUTTLE PLUS 4 repeatedly.

  • Page 30: Timer Recording

    VCR Plus+ Timer Programing Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. POWER DIGITAL TBC/NR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R SP EP S-VHS ET DAILY (M-F) CANCEL STOP +/–...
  • Page 31 VCR is turned off. It is temporarily canceled 12/24/00 12 SP when the VCR is turned on. You do not have to press PRESS (8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLY STOP+/– = STOP TIME, SP/EP) TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording PRESS (PROG.) TO END...

  • Page 32: Changing Vcr Plus+ Setting

    In many instances, the VCR Plus+ guide channel numbers for cable and broadcast TV stations DO NOT match the channel number on which it is received by your VCR or cable box. Check your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for details.
  • Page 33 OK or SHUTTLE PLUS #. If you receive your channels with a cable box and if you have properly set your Controller, “CABLE CH” appears in place of “VCR CH”. If not, refer to pages 15 – 17 and re-perform the procedure.

  • Page 34: Express Timer Programing

    Express Timer Programing Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. POWER DIGITAL TBC/NR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R SP EP S-VHS ET DAILY (M-F) You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8 broadcasts, as far as a year in advance.
  • Page 35 However, the clock time, channel settings, and other menu settings are lost if it lasts for more than 3 minutes. As a result, when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure, the following will take place.

  • Page 36: Checking Program Settings

    Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. – – 2, 3 – – Other Useful functions for timer recording You can also use the following functions for timer recording.

  • Page 37: When Programs Overlap Each Other

    NOTE: If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG. to finish the timer program setting. See “ATTENTION” to the right. Without doing anything for about 1 minute, the VCR will finish the timer programing. Cancel or change program setting...

  • Page 38: Useful Function Settings

    Useful Function Settings Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. POWER DIGITAL TBC/NR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R S-VHS ET SP EP You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set screen by following the procedure described below.

  • Page 39: Video Calibration

    NOTES: When you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”; otherwise, the VCR status information (on-screen display) will be recorded on the edited tape.

  • Page 40: Auto Sp=Ep Timer

    Depending on the type of tape being used, picture quality may be better with “DIGITAL R3” set to “OFF”. If you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing, be sure to set “DIGITAL R3” to “OFF” before starting.

  • Page 41: Audio Monitor

    When this function is set to “OFF”, you can use this terminal as the REMOTE PAUSE terminal. ( pg. 45) NOTE: Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. Refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this connection. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE \...

  • Page 42: Front Aux Input

    To cancel the editing function, select “REC-PAUSE”. Make sure to cancel the editing function after you finish editing tapes. Ejecting the tape or turning off the VCR also cancels the editing function, and sets this function to “REC-PAUSE”. OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below.

  • Page 43: Child Lock

    You can disable the VCR operations. You can only use the Remote for this operation. While the VCR is turned on, press and hold POWER on the Remote for more than seven seconds. The VCR turns off, and the child lock indicator appears on the front display panel.

  • Page 44: Diting

    S-VHS VCRs. MENU PLAY STOP/EJECT PAUSE To rear panel REMOTE PAUSE/ AV COMPU-LINK connector Mini-plug cable (not supplied) (JVC camcorder only) To EDIT 4 – 6 Camcorder (for playback) POWER DIGITAL TBC/NR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R SP EP S-VHS ET 3 –...
  • Page 45 Set “PICTURE CONTROL” to “EDIT” Follow steps 3 and 4 described on pages (38 and 39.) If your camcorder is a JVC Master Edit Control- equipped type — go to step 6. If your camcorder is NOT a JVC Master Edit Control-equipped type —...

  • Page 46: Edit To Or From Another Vcr

    (supplied) To S-video Input Another VCR (for recording) You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR. Refer also to the other VCR’s instruction manual for connection and its operations. Make connections Connect an audio/video cable between the playback VCR’s audio/video output connectors...

  • Page 47: Audio Dubbing

    The VCR enters the Audio Dubbing pause mode. blinks, light up on the front display panel. Start audio dubbing Press PLAY ( 3 ) on this VCR and start playing the audio source. blinks and is displayed on the front display panel.

  • Page 48: Insert Editing And Av Dubbing

    Insert Editing and AV Dubbing Connection This VCR (for recording) POWER DIGITAL TBC/NR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R SP EP S-VHS ET To VIDEO/ AUDIO input To S-VIDEO input Audio/video cable (supplied) S-video cable (supplied) To S-video output Another VCR (for playback) Insert Editing and AV Dubbing are also possible using the audio/video connectors on the rear panel.
  • Page 49 Press REC ( ¶ ) on the front panel. Make sure that the recording format (VHS, S- VHS or S-VHS ET) on the VCR is the same as that of the original recording on the tape. During Insert Editing pause mode ( light up on the front display panel.)

  • Page 50: Tv Brand Setting

    SHARP SONY SAMSUNG SANYO SEARS TOSHIBA ZENITH This Remote can control some functions of remote controllable TVs listed below. Without setting, you can control a JVC TV. –2 POWER –3 Number –4 ENTER TV VOL +/– NOTES: TV CH +/–...

  • Page 51: Cable Box Brand Setting

    Number keys to enter a channel number. To change the cable box’s channels, press TV CH +/– or the Number keys. (The CH +/– button can be used to change the VCR’s channels only.) MBR SET Press in succession...

  • Page 52: Dbs Receiver Brand Setting

    You can only set the Remote to operate one of these units at a time. BRAND CODE (Ex.) To set the Remote to JVC 51: Turn on the DBS receiver Turn on the DBS receiver using the Power button on the DBS receiver or its Remote.

  • Page 53: Changing Remote Control Code

    VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your VCR and the Remote to respond to B code signals. When using two JVC VCRs, set two VCRs and their Remotes to different codes, so that you can operate these VCRs separately.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Before requesting service, 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 SYMPTOM 1. The power will not come on.
  • Page 55 POSSIBLE CAUSE The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly. The timer is not engaged. The VCR has not been set up properly. Timer recording is in progress. The timer is engaged but there is no cassette loaded. The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed.

  • Page 56: Other Problems

    This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction. If the VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the AC power cord from the AC supply. Wait for a while and then plug the power back in.

  • Page 57: Questions And Answers

    ..........Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the recording pause mode? A. No. The VCR automatically stops after 5 minutes to protect the heads. When paused during Instant Timer Recording (ITR), the VCR shuts off automatically after 5 minutes.

  • Page 58: List Of Terms

    Instant Review 24 Instant Timer Recording (ITR) 26 Language setting 9 Manual tracking 23 Multi-Brand Remote Controlling two JVC VCRs 53 Setting Cable Box brand 51 Setting DBS receiver brand 52 Setting TV brand 50 Next Function Memory 23 On-screen display 27, 60...

  • Page 59: Front Panel

    3 Timer mode indicator : 4 Tape remaining time indicator : 5 Child lock indicator : 6 S-VHS indicator : 7 VCR mode indicator : 8 Cassette mark 9 Channel and auxiliary input (“L-1” and “F-1”) Counter reading : Clock time :...

  • Page 60: Rear Panel

    3 STEREO program indication : 4 SAP (Second Audio Program) indication : pg. 27 5 Audio monitor indications : 6 VCR operation mode indication CABLE 5 S VIDEO IN connector : 6 S VIDEO OUT connector : 7 CH3-CH4 switch :...

  • Page 61: Remote

    Before use, insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with the polarity (ª and ·) matched correctly as indicated on the battery compartment or on the lid. The Remote can operate most of your VCR’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets, cable boxes and DBS receivers.

  • Page 62: Specifications

    VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full-sized VHS cassette. ** This VCR can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes. While only VHS signals can be recorded on regular VHS cassettes and Super VHS signals can be recorded and played back using Super VHS cassettes.

  • Page 63: For Servicing (Only In U.s.a.)

    Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.

  • Page 64: Arranty (Only In U.s.a.)

    WHAT WE WILL DO: If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period.
  • Page 65 MEMO...
  • Page 66 MEMO(cont.)
  • Page 68 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Malaysia U/U(C) COPYRIGHT © 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0400 IYV...

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