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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-S7300U
ILLUMINATED
MULTI BRAND REMOTE
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
POWER
VOL.
CH
TV/
VIDEO
TIMER
SEARCH
SKIP SEARCH
BACK
LIGHT
PLAY
+
DYNAMIC
STOP
CH/
SELECT
CONTRAST
POWER
MENU
SET
JOG/SHUTTLE
–
INSTRUCTIONS
REW
PAUSE
REC
dB
–20 15
10
8
6
4
2
0
2
4
6
+8
dB
–20 15
10
8
6
4
2
0
2
4
6
+8
S-VHS
L
R
INSERT
I T R
TIMER
ST
R E C
AM
VIDEO
SP
SAP
PLAY
STOP/EJECT
A.DUB
M
EP
PM
H
M
S
PAUSE
ENGLISH
FF
w
Cable
Channel
JOG
Changer
SHUTTLE
PLAY
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the rear of cabinet. Retain
this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
PU30425-1827
HR-S7300U
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- Page 1 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-S7300U ILLUMINATED MULTI BRAND REMOTE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER VOL. VIDEO TIMER SEARCH SKIP SEARCH BACK LIGHT PLAY DYNAMIC STOP SELECT CONTRAST POWER MENU JOG/SHUTTLE – INSTRUCTIONS PAUSE SHUTTLE –20 15 –20 15 S-VHS INSERT I T R...
- Page 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 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...
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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 Products Safety Instructions” on the previous pages...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Audio Dubbing ... 54 PECIAL FEATURES TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 55 Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 56 DSS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 57 Control Two JVC VCRs ... 57 ROUBLESHOOTING Power ... 58 Tape Transport ... 58 Playback ... 58 Recording ... -
Page 6: Nstalling Your New Vcr
UP and then CH DOWN on TV to obtain a good quality picture. Even if your TV has AV input terminals, you must connect it to the VCR using an RF cable in order to record one show while watching another (... -
Page 7: S-Video Connection
Perform both RF connection and AV connection as described in step 3 of "Basic Connections" ( b– Connect the S-Video cable between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the rear of the VCR and the S-VIDEO IN jack on pg. 55) the TV. -
Page 8: Nitial Settings
VCR’s power is turned off. The clock will be adjusted on the hour based on the time displayed on the VCR, not on the actual real time.) The default setting is "AUTO CLOCK SET". -
Page 9: Clock Setting
Each procedure starts from step 5. *Auto need only be selected if Semi-Auto or Manual had previously been selected. Preparation TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS ON-SCREEN MENU Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the Main Menu screen. -
Page 10: Semi-Auto
NOTES: For cable box users: Select "AUTO" or the channel on your VCR that receives the cable box channels, and set the cable box to the PBS channel. There are some PBS channels that do not transmit clock setting data. -
Page 11: Manual
At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, place the arrow next to "AUTO CLOCK SET" by pressing SET +/–, then power off the VCR. Do not power it on again until the clock has been adjusted. The clock is automatically adjusted on the hour except at 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM. -
Page 12: Language
– POWER INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) 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". -
Page 13: Tuner
Tuner – POWER Set Receivable Channels TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to "TUNER SET" by pressing SET +/–, then press SELECT. - Page 14 – INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL Place the arrow next to "AUTO CHANNEL SET" by pressing SET +/–, then press SELECT. Receivable channels in your area are automatically assigned to the CH +/– buttons, and non-receivable channels are skipped. NOTES: At the end of Auto Channel Set, “SCAN COM- PLETED”...
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Page 15: Add Or Delete A Channel
– DIGIT MENU SELECT SKIP Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner procedure on page 13. To add a channel, go to step 2. To delete a channel, skip to step 4. ACCESS AFC SCREEN Place the arrow next to "AFC"... -
Page 16: Cable Box Control
Cable Box Control Suggested Location Place the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR's Cable Box Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the cable box’s remote sensor. Your VCR Controller... -
Page 17: Set Cable Box Output Channel
– MENU POWER Set Cable Box Output Channel TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN Press SET +/– to place the arrow next to “CUSTOM PROGRAM SET SET”, then press SELECT. -
Page 18: Set Cable Box Brand
(2– If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/ VIDEO IN connectors ..press SET+/– to place the arrow next to “ON LINE”. - Page 19 VCR. The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the Cable Box Controller during timer recording. If your cable box is one that can’t be operated with a remote control (has no remote sensor), you can’t use the Cable Box...
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Page 20: Vcr Plus+ Setup
If the numbers are different, and you want to be able to timer record programs from those stations, you have to inform the VCR of the mismatch. Go to step 1. If you will not want to timer record from those stations, you can go directly to “VCR Plus+ Timer Programming”... - Page 21 PRESS (MENU) TO END channels with a cable box and if you have properly set your Cable Box Controller, “CABLE CH” appears in place of “VCR CH”. If not, refer to pages 16–17 and re-perform the procedure. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.
- Page 22 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. You can now use VCR Plus+ for quick and simple timer programming ( pg. 40). TUNER SET BAND...
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Page 23: Imple Playback And Recording
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, both VHS and Super VHS signals can be recorded and played back using Super VHS cassettes. -
Page 24: Simple Recording
SET TAPE SPEED Press SP/EP to set the recording speed. START RECORDING Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote control, or press REC on the VCR's front panel. PAUSE/RESUME RECORDING Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording. -
Page 25: Features
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES Playback – SHUTTLE Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder’s controls or the remote control. NOTES: Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration as you read the following procedures. To use the remote control's JOG dial or SHUTTLE ring, press JOG/SHUTTLE first so that the button lights. -
Page 26: Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Motion Playback
For forward search with a visible picture, during playback or still turn the SHUTTLE ring on the VCR's front panel all the way to the right and release it within 1 second. For reverse search with a visible picture, during playback or still turn the SHUTTLE ring on the VCR's front panel all the way to the left and release it within 1 second. -
Page 27: Manual Tracking
Pause. Manual tracking is possible during hands-free slow-motion. SKIP SEARCH During hands-free slow-motion playback simply press CH + or – on the VCR'S front panel or remote to adjust tracking. PAUSE Skip Search SKIP OVER UNWANTED SECTIONS Press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 4 times during playback. -
Page 28: Dynamic Contrast
When this function is set to “ON”, vertical vibration will be automatically corrected. This function will automatically turn “OFF”, when the VCR’s power is turned off and on again, or when a cassette is newly inserted. ENGAGE VIDEO STABI-... -
Page 29: Select The Soundtrack
Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stop mode. If the VCR Plus+ screen appears press MENU again. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET"... -
Page 30: Superimpose
(No indication during still and search.) Press OSD again to clear the display. The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing. Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) mode When the channel is changed, the new channel is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds. -
Page 31: Index Search
To erase an index code..during playback or still press INDEX ERASE on the VCR. The VCR will fast-forward to the nearest index code and erase it. Playback continues after the index code is erased. If "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to ON ( pg. -
Page 32: Instant Review
C.MEMORY DISPLAY 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. ATE INSTANT REVIEW After ensuring that the VCR is off and the Timer mode is disengaged, press REVIEW. -
Page 33: Next-Function Memory
REW or FF. AV COMPU LINK Playback Your VCR is compatible with JVC’s AV COMPU LINK components, including amplifiers (or receivers) and televisions. AV COMPU LINK provides one touch control of the audio and video compo- nents that are linked via their AV COMPU LINK connectors. - Page 34 Linked components are turned on, and the TV set to its VIDEO mode, automatically! NOTE: PAUSE/SPECIAL FUNCTION Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. Please refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this connection. Mini-plug cable (supplied)
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Page 35: Recording
VCR, the TV broadcast being recorded disappears.) If you are using the AV connection ( VIDEO connection ( from your VCR, change the TV's input mode from AV to TV. SELECT CHANNEL FOR VIEWING Use the TV’s channel selector to set the channel you want to watch. -
Page 36: Stereo And Sap (Second Audio Program)
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) – Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) Your 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. -
Page 37: Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control
POWER Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control Your VCR allows manual adjustment of the Hi-Fi audio recording level. Although the preset audio recording level is satisfactory for normal recording, if the sound you are going to record is too loud or too low, adjust the audio recording level while referring to the VCR's audio level meters. -
Page 38: Display Tape Remaining Time
Press DISPLAY until "REMAIN" appears on screen. The approximate tape remaining time appears on the TV screen and VCR display panel. • The tape remaining time is calculated based on the tape speed (SP or EP) being used. The indicated remaining time is only an estimate. -
Page 39: Imer Recording
REC to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes. NOTES: You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR's front panel. After you set the time, the previous display reappears. To check the remaining time, press REC once during record-... -
Page 40: Vcr Plus+ Timer Programming
– DIGIT TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automati- cally record a program which will be broadcast at some future time. The timer record function can be programmed using VCR Plus + or On-Screen Timer Programming ( LOAD A CASSETTE Make sure the record safety tab is present. - Page 41 NOTES: To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER again. Pressing once more re-engages it. In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory backup keeps your selections for approximately 20 hours. Backup time will become shorter as the unit is used.
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Page 42: On-Screen Timer Programming
– DIGIT TIMER RECORDING (cont.) You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8 shows, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer ( LOAD A CASSETTE Make sure the record safety tab is intact. - Page 43 Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically. NOTES: To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER again. Pressing once more re-engages it. In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory backup keeps your selections for approximately 20 MENU hours.
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Page 44: Check And Cancel Programs
– POWER TIMER TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Check And Cancel Programs DISENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER, then press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN Press SET +/– to place the arrow next to "PROGRAM SET", then press SELECT. -
Page 45: Auto Timer
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. NOTE: For safety, when AUTO TIMER is set to “OFF”, all other VCR functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To disengage the timer, press TIMER. AUTO TIMER... -
Page 46: Diting
Camcorder AUDIO OUT EDIT Player DIGIT "0" You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the recorder. MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable between the camcorder’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors. - Page 47 OFF before pressing play. START RECORDER Set your VCR to its record mode. If you are using a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder, it can put the recorder automatically into Record mode. (Refer to camcorder's instruction manual.)
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Page 48: Edit To Or From Another Vcr
VHS-to-VHS editing. You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder. MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable between the player’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder’s VIDEO... -
Page 49: Assemble Editing
CONTINUE EDITING PAUSE Repeat steps 5 through 7 to add additional scenes. NOTES: Assemble Editing is also possible using your VCR as the playback deck. It is not possible to set both "TAPE DUB MODE" and "DYNAMIC CONTRAST" to ON. -
Page 50: Insert Editing
After insert editing MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the player's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to your VCR's VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN on the front panel. SET INPUT MODE Press DIGIT key "0". "AU" appears in place of a channel number. - Page 51 When you reach the start of section of source tape that you wish to insert, press PLAY to start the tape in your VCR; Insert Editing begins at this point. PLAY and REC are displayed on the front display panel.
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Page 52: Random Assemble Editing
SHUTTLE This function makes it easier to create edited videos when your VCR is used as the source player in combination with another VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE Connector. You can pre- program up to 8 scenes or “cuts” for automatic editing in the sequence you have specified. - Page 53 By connecting this controller to your VCR's R.A. EDIT connec- tor, you can perform Random Assemble Editing in combination with a second non-JVC VCR. The controller is compatible with various major VCR brands. For compatible systems and availability, please consult your JVC dealer.
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Page 54: Audio Dubbing
It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Use your VCR as the recorder. Normal audio track... -
Page 55: Pecial Features
DIGIT POWER TV Multi-Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVC remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs listed below. TURN ON THE TV Turn the power on using the TV's remote control. -
Page 56: Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control
SPECIAL FEATURES (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. -
Page 57: Dss Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control
POWER STOP Control Two JVC VCRs The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs independently; one set to respond to your remote control's A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals. The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals. -
Page 58: Roubleshooting
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 SYMPTOM 1. -
Page 59: Recording
POSSIBLE CAUSE There’s no cassette loaded. The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed. The VCR has been set to its AUX mode by mistake. The VCRs or the camcorder and the VCR have been incorrectly con- nected. -
Page 60: Other Problems
8. Timer recording begins as sched- uled, but the channel is always incorrect. 9. We moved, and now VCR Plus+ doesn’t work properly. 10.“PROGRAM FULL” is displayed on the VCR Plus+ screen. OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM 1. When scanning channels, some of them are skipped over. -
Page 61: 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. -
Page 62: Pecifications
GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V` , 60 Hz Power consumption : 26 W Temperature 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) : 426 x 94 x 341 mm (16-13/16"... -
Page 63: List Of Terms
S-VHS (Super VHS) ...35 S-Video Connection ...7 Tape Remaining Time ...38 Tape Speed Setting ...24 Time Zone Selection ...10 Tuner Setting ...13 Variable-Speed Search ...26 VCR Plus+ ...20 VCR Plus+ Timer Programming ... 40 VCR Plus+ Timer Recording ... 40 Video Stabilizer ...28... -
Page 64: Front View
FRONT VIEW DYNAMIC SELECT CONTRAST POWER MENU – R.A.EDIT VIDEO STABILIZER SP/EP S-VHS TV/VIDEO VIDEO L–AUDIO–R START (MONO) INDEX MARK ERASE TIMER % & 1 Power ON/OFF Button ( pg. 9) 2 Menu Button ( pg. 9) 3 Channel [CH] +/– Buttons ( pg. -
Page 65: Front Display Panel
CANCEL Button ( Counter [C.] RESET ( Channel SKIP Button ( w Channel [CH] +/– Buttons ( e MBR/VCR Switch ( r Volume [VOL] +/– Buttons ( t TV/CABLE Switch ( y SKIP SEARCH Button ( u SEARCH Buttons (... -
Page 66: Or Servicing
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 67: Arranty
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 68 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT © 1996 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0696HOV...