JVC HR-J239EE User Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

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HR-J239EE

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INSTRUCTIONS

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SAFETY FIRST

Safety Precautions

The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.

WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

CAUTION

n 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.

n 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.

ATTENTION

1.This recorder can also receive SECAM colour television signals for recording and playback.

2.Recordings made of SECAM television signals produce monochrome pictures if played back on another video recorder of SECAM standard, or do not produce normal colour pictures if played back on another video recorder of PAL standard.

3.SECAM prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a SECAM video recorder produce monochrome pictures when played back with this recorder.

n Only cassettes marked "VHS" can be used with this videorecorder.

PAL NTSC

n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

POWER SYSTEM

This set operates on voltage of AC110 – 240 V` (Rating), AC90 – 260 V` (Operating), 50/60 Hz with automatic switching.

IMPORTANT

n Please read the various precautions on this page and

page 28 before installing or operating the recorder.

n It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record

pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.

The OPERATE button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off.

Contents

SAFETY FIRST 2

Safety Precautions ....................................................................2

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 3

Basic Connections ................................................................... 3

Tune The TV To Your Video Recorder .......................................4

Select Television System ...........................................................4

INITIAL SETTINGS 5

On-Screen Displays ................................................................. 5

Tuner Set ..................................................................................6

Clock Set ................................................................................. 9

PLAYBACK 10

Basic Playback .......................................................................10

Playback Features .................................................................. 11

RECORDING 14

Basic Recording .....................................................................14

Recording Features ................................................................15

B.E.S.T. Picture System ........................................................... 16

TIMER RECORDING 18

Timer Programming ............................................................... 18

Check And Cancel Programmes .........................................19

Auto SP/LP Timer ...............................................................19

EDITING 20

Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder ...............................20

Edit From A Camcorder ..........................................................21

INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY 22 REMOTE CONTROL 24

Multi-Brand Remote Control ..................................................24

TROUBLESHOOTING 25 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 27 SPECIFICATIONS 28 INDEX 29

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COM-

Basic

PLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

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Connections

Aerial terminal

Mains Power Cord

Back of TV

AV-IN terminals

AV Cable (not provided)

RF Cable (provided)

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TV Aerial Cable

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” (Z pg. 28).

SITUATE RECORDER

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

CONNECT RECORDER TO TV

The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have.

RF CONNECTION

●

To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .

a– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV. b– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack

on the rear panel of the recorder.

c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF

OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s aerial terminal.

After step 4, go to "Tune The TV To Your Video Recorder" on page 4.

AV CONNECTION

●

To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .

a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF

CONNECTION”.

b– Connect an optional AV cable between the

AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s AV-IN terminals .

After step 4, go to "Select Television System" on page 4.

ENGLISH

Mains outlet

AUDIO OUT/ VIDEO OUT

Rear View

RF output channel adjustment screw

CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS

Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.

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OPERATE

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER (cont.)

The video recorder sends picture and sound signals via the RF connecting cable to your TV on UHF channel 36.

Tune The TV To Your Video Recorder

Back of VCR

TEST

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press OPERATE.

SELECT OUTPUT MODE

Set the TEST/System switch on the back of the recorder to TEST.

SET TV CHANNEL

Set your TV to the video channel (UHF channel 36). Two white bars appear on screen vertically.

● Tune the TV until the bars are as clear as they can be.

● Your TV should be set to the channel designated for

use with a video recorder, or to a spare channel if there is not a specified video channel on your TV.

● The audio signal may not be heard or may be noisy; this is not due to any defect of the unit.

RESET OUTPUT MODE

Set the TEST/System switch to the appropriate position (G or K). Refer to the chart in "Select Television System"

below.

NOTES:

●

If CH36 is occupied by a local station, adjust the RF output channel adjustment screw to use another channel between CH32 and CH40 instead.

●

If some interference noise is continually seen on the screen, consult your JVC dealer.

Select Television System

Major countries Colour TV broadcast Switch

China, Mongolia, Rumania

Bulgaria, Czech Rep., Slovakia, Hungary, SECAM D/K Poland, Russia

Austria, Denmark, Finland,Holland, Italy, Norway, Spain, PAL B/G Switzerland, Sweden, Germany

Egypt SECAM B/G

system position

PAL D/K

SET TEST/SYSTEM SWITCH

Set to the appropriate position depending on your TV system. (Refer to the chart on the left.)

NOTES:

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If no colours appear on the screen when using a multi-system television with its system select switch set to AUTO, change the switch position to correspond to the recorder's RF system select switch (G or K).

●

For more information on multi-system compatibility.

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INITIAL SETTINGS

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On-Screen Displays

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You can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF. Messages appear in the language you select.

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press OPERATE.

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

OPERATE

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8 0

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TV PROG.5∞

SELECT LANGUAGE

Press OSD( ). The Language screen appears.

Place the pointer next to the language of your choice by pressing TV PROG.5/∞, then press OK on the remote control to enter your selection.

ENGLISH

[TV PROG5∞] = [OSD] : EXIT

SELECT MODE

The pointer should already be next to “O.S.D.”. If not,

press TV PROG.5/∞ to place it there.

O.S.D. : ON

B.E.S.T. : ON

[TV PROG5∞] = [OSD] :EXIT

ENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

The default setting is “ON”, so if you want on-screen displays, leave the setting as is and go to step 5. If you

don’t want the displays to appear, press OK to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF”.

CLOSE MODE SELECT SCREEN

Press OSD ( ).

:ON/OFF

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1– Operation mode indicators 2– Channel position number/Aux. indicator (AUX) 3– Cassette loaded mark 4– Tape speed SP/LP/EP 5– Colour System indicator (Z pg. 22) 6– Clock display 7– Current day/month/year 8– Tape direction 9– Tape position indicator (Z pg. 12) 10– Counter display (including Counter Memory indicator)

OSD ( )

The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing.

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PR. 12 ] SP 23 : 59 PAL

31. 12. 96

M –9 : 59 : 59

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OPERATE

CH SET

TV PROG.

STORE

Tuner Set

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Once stored, you can call them up with the TV PROG. buttons without going through any vacant channels.

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press OPERATE.

ACCESS CHANNEL SET MODE SELECT SCREEN

Press and hold CH SET for more than 2 seconds. The Channel Set Mode Select screen appears.

SELECT MODE

Press TV PROG.5/∞ to place the pointer next to

"SEARCH/STORE", then press OK. The Band Select screen appears.

SEARCH/STORE DELETE

FINE TUNING

[TV PROG5∞] = [CANCEL] :EXIT

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TV PROG.

SELECT BAND

Press TV PROG.5/∞ to place the pointer next to the band of your choice, then press OK to initiate Auto

Channel Search.

BAND SELECT

VHF L VHF H

UHF

[TV PROG5∞] = [CH SET] :EXIT

AUTO SEARCH PROCEEDING

PLEASE WAIT

VHF L 00

[CH SET] :EXIT

SET DESIRED CHANNEL

The following screen appears when a station is

detected. To store the detected station, place the pointer next to "STORE" by pressing TV PROG.5/∞, then press OK. If you don't want to store the station, press TV PROG.5/∞ to place the pointer next to "CONTINUE", then press OK. Auto Channel Search will start resume.

● The blueback screen and the TV picture currently being broadcast appear alternately for 8 seconds each.

STORE

CONTINUE

[TV PROG5∞] = [CH SET] :EXIT

EN 7

SELECT POSITION

Press TV PROG.5/∞ until an open position in which

you want to store a channel appears, then press OK.

SELECT NUMBER

TV PROG. 1

[TV PROG5∞] = [CH SET] :EXIT

STORE CHANNEL

If fine tuning is not necessary, simply press

STORE. For fine tuning adjustment, press TV PROG.5/∞ until the

picture becomes clearer, then press STORE.

● To continue Auto Channel Search, press TV PROG.5/∞

to select "CONTINUE", then press OK. Repeat steps 5 – 7 as necessary.

● To set channels for other

bands, press TV PROG.5/∞ to select "BAND SELECT", then press OK to go back to the Band Select screen. Repeat steps 4 – 7.

TV PROG. 1

[STORE] :STORE [TV PROG5] :FINE TUNING + [TV PROG∞] :FINE TUNING – [CH SET] :EXIT

TV PROG. 1 ADDED

CONTINUE BAND SELECT

[TV PROG5∞] = [CH SET] :EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press CH SET.

Delete A Stored Channel

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press OPERATE.

ACCESS CHANNEL SET MODE SELECT SCREEN

Press and hold CH SET for more than 2 seconds. The Channel Set Mode Select screen appears.

SELECT MODE

Press TV PROG.5/∞ to place the pointer next to "DELETE", then press OK.

SELECT CHANNEL

Press TV PROG.5/∞ until the position number of the

channel you wish to delete appears.

● If the on-screen display is hard to read, refer to the recorder's display panel.

DELETE CHANNEL

Press OK twice. The screen shows the

selected channel has been deleted.

● To delete another channel, press OK again, then repeat steps 4 – 5.

SELECT NUMBER

TV PROG. 1

[TV PROG5∞] = [CH SET] :EXIT

TV PROG. 1 DELETED

:CONTINUE

[CH SET] :EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press CH SET.

NOTE:

If you skipped a channel by mistake, perform steps 1 – 8 on pages 6 and 7 to re-store it.

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OPERATE

CH SET

TV PROG.

STORE

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press OPERATE.

ACCESS CHANNEL SET MODE SELECT SCREEN

Press and hold CH SET for more than 2 seconds. The Channel Set Mode Select screen appears.

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TV PROG.

OPERATE

SELECT MODE

Press TV PROG.5/∞ to place the pointer next to "FINE TUNING", then press OK.

SELECT CHANNEL

Press TV PROG.5/∞ so that the position number of

the channel you want to fine-tune appears, then press OK.

PERFORM TUNING

Press TV PROG.5/∞ until the picture becomes

clearer, then press STORE.

● To fine-tune another channel, press OK and repeat steps 4 – 5.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press CH SET.

SELECT NUMBER

TV PROG. 1

[TV PROG5∞] = [CH SET] :EXIT

TV PROG. 1

[STORE] :STORE [TV PROG5] :FINE TUNING + [TV PROG∞] :FINE TUNING – [CH SET] :EXIT

Clock Set

OPERATE

CLOCK

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

OPERATE

NUMBER5∞

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8 0

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TV PROG.

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press OPERATE.

ACCESS MODE SELECT SCREEN

Press CLOCK.

SELECT MODE

Press TV PROG.5/∞ to place the pointer next to

"CLOCK SET", then press OK on the remote control. The Clock Set screen appears.

SET TIME

Use NUMBER key "1(5)" or "4(∞)" to set the time.

● Press and hold either button to delay or advance the time by 30 minutes.

SET DATE

Use NUMBER key "2(5)" or "5(∞)" to set the date.

● Press and hold either button to change the date by 15

days.

TIMER PROGRAMMING

CLOCK SET

[TV PROG5∞] = [CANCEL] :EXIT

TIME DATE YEAR 0:00 01:01 00

[1 – 6] [PROG./CLOCK] :EXIT

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CLOCK SET

SET YEAR

Use NUMBER key "3(5)" or "6(∞)" to set the year.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press CLOCK.

To Make Corrections

Perform steps 1 – 3 to call up the Clock Set screen, use NUMBER keys "1" – "6" to make the correction, then press CLOCK.

NOTE:

If, in step 7, the year digits are automatically cleared, it is possible that you have input 29th February for a non-leap year. Input the correct data.

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PLAY

STOP

PLAY

REW

STOP/EJECT

COLOUR SYSTEM

Basic

PLAYBACK

The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV just like a TV programme.

Playback

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

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8 0

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LOAD A CASSETTE

Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is

point toward the recorder. Don’t apply too much pressure when inserting.

● The recorder power comes on automatically and the counter is reset to 0:00:00.

● Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button.(Z pg. 22)

● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically.

FIND PROGRAMME START POINT

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW. To go forward, press FF.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the recorder’s front panel. Then press STOP/EJECT to

remove the cassette.

REW

Usable cassettes

● Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full-sized VHS cassette.

● This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record and play back regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to play back a recorded Super VHS tape.

High-Speed Search

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Playback Features

Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder’s controls or the remote control.

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PROG. buttons to correct the picture.

ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE.

Press PUSH JOG or .

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Slow Motion

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK

During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2 seconds, then release. Press and release again to return

to still picture.

During still picture, press and hold PUSH JOG or . Release to return to still picture.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Variable-Speed Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH

Press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.

● For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over

2 seconds. When released, normal playback resumes.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTE:

In the search, still or frame-by-frame playback mode, the picture will be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.

Manual Tracking

Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG. buttons.

OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING

Press SP/LP/EP ( ) on the remote to engage manual tracking.

ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY

Press TV PROG.5/∞ to adjust tracking.

RETURN TO AUTOMATIC TRACKING

Press SP/LP/EP ( ) on the remote to re-engage automatic tracking.

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH

During playback, press PUSH JOG or .

● The more times you press, the faster the playback

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

picture moves.

● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction.

NOTE:

When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic tracking mode automatically.

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PLAYBACK (cont.)

Instant ReView

Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can easily access any of them.

NOTES:

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Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the Timer mode is disengaged.

●

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW

Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the recorder searches for the index code indicating the start

of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found, playback begins automatically. If you have, for example, 3 programmes and wish to watch the first of the 3 programmes, press REVIEW three times. The recorder searches and begins playback automatically. You can access a programme as far as 9 index codes away from the current tape position.

NOTE:

Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the Timer mode.

Repeat Playback

Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 20 times repeatedly.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

Scene Finder

This function helps you check contents of unlabeled recorded tapes at the touch of a single button.

Search Search Search

FF REW FF REW FF REW

5 seconds 5 seconds

on counter

5 seconds10 minutes

10 minutes on counter

NOTE:

Scene Finder cannot be used when the recorder is in the Record mode.

ACTIVATE SCENE FINDER

Press SCENE FINDER. The recorder starts forward high- speed search for 5 seconds and then fast-forwards 10

minutes on the counter. This cycle is repeated until the end of the tape is reached.

● To start Scene Finder in the reverse direction, press

SCENE FINDER and then press the REW button within 2 seconds. This cycle is repeated until the beginning of the tape.

● During Scene Finder, "PLAY" appears blinking on the display panel. During fast forward or rewind, " " or " " appears on screen.

STOP SCENE FINDER

Press STOP.

NOTES:

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During Scene Finder high-speed search, you can also hear the tape sound. During fast forward or rewind, you hear the current TV sound instead.

●

Scene Finder does not function during Index Search.

ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK

Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.

● "PLAY" on the display panel blinks slowly.

● The tape plays 20 times automatically, and then stops.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP at any time to stop playback.

NOTE:

Pressing PLAY, REW , FF or PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback.

Tape Position Indicator

The tape position indicator appears on screen when, from the Stop mode, you press FF, REW or perform an Index Search. The position of “5” in relation to “0” (beginning) or “+” (end) shows you where you are on the tape.

”O.S.D.” (Z pg. 5) must be set to “ON”, or the indicator will not appear.

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when the indication is not correct.

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Index Search

Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction.

NOTE:

Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode.

ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH

Press PUSH JOG or (™ or £). “™ 1” or “£ 1” is displayed on screen and search begins in

the corresponding direction.

● To access index codes 2 through 9, press PUSH JOG

or repeatedly until the correct index number is

displayed.

Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current

position, press PUSH JOG twice. To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press PUSH JOG once.

● When the specified index code is located, playback begins automatically.

Current position

AB C D E F

–2 –1 1 2 3

£ 2

Index number

Remote A/B Code Switching

The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video recorders independently; one set to respond to the 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 video recorder is initially set to respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your video recorder to respond to B code signals.

REMOVE POWER SUPPLY

Unplug the mains power cord from the mains outlet.

SET A/B CODE SWITCH

Set to B.

RE-SUPPLY POWER

Plug the mains power cord back into the mains outlet.

TURN THE RECORDER ON

Press OPERATE on the remote control. The recorder will now only respond to B code signals.

NOTE:

Some TV sets may malfunction in response to the B mode. If this happens, switch back to the A mode.

Counter Memory

Returns to the counter reading of “0:00:00” to conveniently find a specific place on the tape automatically.

SET COUNTER MEMORY

Press C. RESET during playback at a point you wish to locate later. The counter reads “0:00:00”. Then press C.

MEMORY, and “M” appears on the front display panel.

ACTIVATE COUNTER MEMORY

When you wish to return to the designated point, press

STOP and then REW or FF.

● The tape rewinds or fast-forwards and stops at about 0:00:00 automatically.

● To cancel Counter Memory, press C.MEMORY again.

Next Function Memory

You can set your recorder's power to go off automatically after the tape is fully rewound. Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . . . . . press REW, then press OPERATE within 2 seconds.

NOTE:

If you want the power to be turned off automatically when the counter reads “0:00:00” (instead of at the beginning of the tape), press C.MEMORY so that the “M” mark appears before pressing REW.

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STOP

RECORD

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

COLOUR SYSTEM

Basic Recording

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

TV PROG.

RECORDING

TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. You can “capture” a TV programme using your video recorder.

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

● The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder

power comes on automatically.

● Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the

COLOUR SYSTEM button.(Z pg. 22)

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

Press TV PROG. 5/∞ or the NUMBER keys to select the channel you wish to record.

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP/EP. Check the SP/LP* indicator on the recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape

speed.

*EP is displayed on screen only.

START RECORDING

Press and hold RECORD and PLAY on the remote control, or press RECORD on the recorder.

B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of each first SP, first LP and first EP recording after inserting the cassette (Z pg. 16).

NUMBER

SP/LP/EP

RECORD

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TV PROG.

PLAY

PAUSE

PAUSE/RESUME RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

STOP RECORDING

Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the

cassette.

Accidental erasure prevention

● To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

Record safety tab

RECORD

TV PROG.

Recording Features

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Record One Programme While Watching Another

SELECT CHANNEL TO WATCH

Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the channel controls on the TV for the station you

wish to view.

● The programme selected with the TV’s channel controls appears on the TV screen while the one selected with the TV PROG. button(s) is recorded on the tape.

Elapsed Recording Time Indication

You can check the exact time of a recording.

SET COUNTER DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY until a counter reading appears on the dispay panel.

● Pressing the button changes the type of display: Channel, Clock or Counter.

C.RESET

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TV PROG.

DISPLAY

RESET COUNTER

Press C. RESET before starting recording or playback.

● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact

elapsed time as the tape runs.

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 recorder off after recording is finished.

START RECORDING

Press RECORD on the recorder.

ENGAGE ITR MODE

Press RECORD again. "REC" blinks and 0:30 appears on the front display panel.

SET RECORDING DURATION

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press

RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends

recording time by 30 minutes.

NOTE:

You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the recorder's front panel.

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RECORD

B.E.S.T. Picture System

RECORDING (cont.)

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. Since the default setting is ON, the B.E.S.T. indicator should light when the recorder power comes on. If, however, the indicator is off, perform the following procedure.

Recording

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

B.E.S.T. indicator

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RECORD

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TV PROG.

PLAY

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

● The recorder power comes on automatically.

ACCESS MODE SELECT SCREEN

Press OSD( ) and the Language screen appears. (To change the language, Z pg. 5) Press OK on the remote

control.

SET B.E.S.T. TO ON

Press TV PROG.∞ to place the pointer next to

“B.E.S.T.”, then press OK to set to “ON”.

● The B.E.S.T. indicator lights.

O.S.D. : ON B.E.S.T. : ON

[TV PROG5∞] = [OSD] :EXIT

CLOSE MODE SELECT SCREEN

Press OSD ( ).

START RECORDING

Press and hold RECORD and PLAY on the remote, or press RECORD on the recorder.

● The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape, then begins recording.

:ON/OFF

OSD ( )

RECORD

PLAY

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NOTES:

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The B.E.S.T. system works for SP, LP and EP modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated. It does not work during recording.

●

In the case of timer recording, the B.E.S.T. system works before recording is initiated.

●

Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled. The next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is reperformed.

ATTENTION:

Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after RECORD and PLAY on the remote are pressed, or RECORD on the recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the desired scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the following steps:

1) Press and hold PAUSE and RECORD to engage the

RECORD PAUSE mode.

●

The recorder then automatically checks the condition of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, reenters RECORD PAUSE.

2) Press PLAY to start recording.

●

If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin recording immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF” in step 3 on page 16.

RECORD

PAUSE

Playback

The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback.

When watching a tape recorded with “B.E.S.T.” set to “ON”, it is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback as well.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

● The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality

NOTE:

When watching a rental tape, or one recorded on another video recorder, set B.E.S.T. to your preference by performing steps 2 through 4 on page 16.

based on the quality of the tape in use.

● B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking.

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DAILY

TV PROG.

AUTO SP/LP TIMER

Timer Programming

Remember, the clock must be set before you can programme the timer (

Z pg. 9).

TIMER RECORDING

Before performing the following steps:

● 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).

● Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the

COLOUR SYSTEM button.(Z pg. 22)

ACCESS MODE SELECT SCREEN

Press PROG.

ACCESS TIMER PROGRAMMING SCREEN

Press TV PROG.5/∞ to place the pointer next to

"TIMER PROGRAMMING", then press OK on the remote control.

TIMER PROGRAMMING

CLOCK SET

[TV PROG5∞] = [CANCEL] :EXIT

NUMBER

CANCEL

SP/LP/EP

AUTO SP/LP indicator

12 45

3 6 9

PROG.

WEEKLY

TIMER

ENTER PROGRAMME START TIME

Press NUMBER key "1(5)" or "4(∞)" to enter the time

you want recording to start.

● Press and hold either button to delay or advance the time by 30 minutes.

● If the Programme is already used, press PROG. until a vacant Programming screen appears.

START STOP 21:00 = – –:– –

DATE TV PROG.

25.12 – – [1–6] [TV PROG5∞] [PROG./CLOCK] :NEXT

ENTER PROGRAMME STOP TIME

Press NUMBER key "2(5)" or "5(∞)" to enter the time

you want recording to stop.

● Press and hold either button to delay or advance the time by 30 minutes.

START STOP 21:00 = 22:00

DATE TV PROG.

25.12 – – [1–6] [TV PROG5∞] [PROG./CLOCK] :NEXT

ENTER PROGRAMME DATE

Press NUMBER key "3(5)" or "6(∞)" to enter the date.

– P1–

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ENTER CHANNEL POSITION

Press TV PROG.5/∞ to select the channel you

wish to record.

[1–6] [TV PROG5∞] [PROG./CLOCK] :NEXT

– P1– START STOP 21:00 = 22:00

DATE TV PROG.

25.12 1

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP/EP to set the tape speed.

● For each additional programme, press PROG. and

repeat steps 3 – 7.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press PROG. as many times as necessary to return to normal screen.

ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE

Press TIMER.

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . anytime during steps 3 through 7, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily serials (Monday–Friday).

NOTES:

●

You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8 programmes. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (Z Check And Cancel Programmes).

●

For safety, your recorder disables all other functions while in the Timer mode. If you want to use the recorder but its Timer mode is engaged, press TIMER and all other functions are operable. To re-engage the timer, press TIMER.

●

In case of a power failure after programming, the recorder’s memory backup keeps your selections for 18 hours.

●

Backup time becomes shorter as the unit's internal parts become old. When this occurs, please consult your nearby JVC dealer.

Check And Cancel Programmes

SELECT PROGRAMME

Press PROG. until the programme you wish to call up appears.

● Each time you press PROG. the next programme's

information appears up to "P8" (Programme 8).

● If you want to make a correction, use NUMBER key "1" – "6" and TV PROG.5/∞.

● If you want to cancel a programme, press CANCEL.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press PROG. as many times as necessary to return to normal screen.

● Press TIMER to engage the recorder's timer mode.

Auto SP/LP Timer

If, when recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire programme, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode (with PAL broadcasts) or EP mode (with NTSC broadcasts) to allow complete recording.

ENGAGE AUTO SP/LP TIMER

Press AUTO SP/LP TIMER on the recorder front panel. The AUTO SP/LP TIMER indicator lights “orange”.

For Example . . .

Recording a PAL-broadcast program of 210 minutes in length onto a 180-minute tape

Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes

SP mode

Total 210 minutes

Make sure you press AUTO SP/LP TIMER before performing timer programming.

NOTES:

●

The Auto SP/LP Timer feature is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not work properly with any tapes longer than E-180 as well as some tapes of shorter lenghs.

●

Even if, in step 1, you press AUTO SP/LP TIMER and it lights “orange”, that doesn’t mean that the recorder will automatically change from SP to LP (or EP) mode during the course of the recording. Watch the tape later to confirm.

●

If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or more programs, the second programme and those thereafter may not fit on the tape if you engage the Auto SP/LP Timer mode. In this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then set the tape speed manually during timer programming.

●

There may be some noise at the point on the tape where the recorder switches from SP to LP (or EP) mode.

LP mode

ACCESS TIMER PROGRAMMING SCREEN

Perform steps 1 and 2 of Timer Programming to call up the Timer Programming screen.

● If the recorder is in the Timer mode, first press TIMER

to exit the mode.

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EDITING

You can use your video recorder as the source player or the recording deck.

Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder

12 45 7

NUMBER "0"

8 0

3 6 9

TV PROG.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the player’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connector to the recorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN connector.

SET RECORDING DECK’S INPUT MODE

Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press NUMBER Key "0" or TV PROG.."AU" will appear instead of a

channel number.

START SOURCE PLAYER

Engage its Play mode.

START RECORDING DECK

Engage its Record mode.

NOTES:

●

All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

●

NTSC tapes being played back in the NTSC [ PAL mode ( p. 23) cannot be dubbed to another recorder.

●

When you dub an NTSC tape using your recorder as the playback deck, select NTSC 3.58 (or NTSC 4.43) with the COLOUR SYSTEM button. (Z p. 22)

VIDEO CHANNEL

RF Cable (provided)

Recorder

Your recorderPlayerTV Receiver Recorder Your recorder TV Receiver

AV Cable (not provided)

Another recorder

IMPORTANT:

● To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the

same colour system. Press your recorder's COLOUR SYSTEM button to select the appropriate colour system.

● For more information on multi-system compatibility,

Z pg. 22.

 

AV Cable (not provided)

Another recorder

Player

 

RF Cable (provided)

VIDEO CHANNEL

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You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder.

Edit From A Camcorder

12 45 7

NUMBER "0"

8 0

3 6 9

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN

connectors.

SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE

Press NUMBER key “0”. “AU” appears in place of a channel number.

START CAMCORDER

Engage its Play mode.

START RECORDER

Engage its Record mode.

IMPORTANT:

● To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the

same colour system. Press your recorder's COLOUR SYSTEM button to select the appropriate colour system.

● PAL, SECAM and NTSC camcorders can be used as a player for editing.

● For more information on multi-system compatibility,

Z pg. 22.

Recorder

Camcorder

Player

AUDIO IN

AV Cable (not provided)

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

Your recorder

 

VIDEO IN

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INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY

Setting Of The Colour System Select Buttons

Use the COLOUR SYSTEM button on the recorder's front panel to select the colour system. Pressing this button changes the mode as illustrated on the left. The On-Screen display will show which mode is selected.

Mode Display Description

AUTO Usually set to this mode. This mode (Colour Signal) automatically detects PAL, NTSC, SECAM

or MESECAM and adjusts to the colour system being recorded or played back. When it does not perform properly, set the colour system manually.

MANUAL For recording, there is a choice of 4 (Colour Signal) selectable modes; PAL/MESECAM/NTSC

3.58/NTSC4.43. Select the mode that matches the colour signal being received. For playback, there is an additional mode which allows NTSC tapes to be played back and viewed on PAL TVs.

COLOUR SYSTEM

Mode

AUTO

NTSC 3.58

NTSC 4.43

NTSC

PAL* 

PAL

MESECAM

* "NTSC [ PAL" appears during playback only.

NOTES:

●

In the AUTO mode, NTSC signals will be automatically recorded as NTSC 3.58.

●

In the AUTO mode, NTSC tapes will be played back as NTSC

3.58.

●

SECAM signals will always be recorded as MESECAM. Select the AUTO or the MESECAM mode when recording SECAM signals.

●

When playing back a SECAM tape, select the AUTO or the MESECAM mode. The playback picture will always be monochrome.

Off-Air Recording

The built-in multi-system tuner is capable of receiving PAL B/G and D/K, and SECAM B/G and D/K broadcasts.

TV system

Recording circuit

PAL B/G, D/K

SECAM B/G, D/K (OIRT)

Multi-system tuner (B/G, D/K)

PAL

MESECAM

NTSC 3.58

Recorded tapeHR-J239EE

PAL

MESECAM

NOTE:

This model does not operate in BRAZIL (PAL-M) or ARGENTINA (PAL-N).

NTSC 4.43

Playback

This recorder can play back all 3 types of recorded tape.

Recorded tape HR-J239EE

PAL

Playback circuit

PAL

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Multi-system receiver

MESECAM

NTSC

Manual switching

MESECAM

NTSC[PAL

NTSC 3.58 MHz

Manual switching

NTSC 4.43 MHz

Built-in RFconverter G, K

RF OUT

VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT

PAL (B/G, D/K) 

Multi-system monitor

PAL SECAM NTSC 3.58  NTSC 4.43

NOTES:

When viewing NTSC tapes on a PAL TV set:

●

The picture may shrink vertically with black bars appearing at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on the part of the video recorder nor the TV.

●

The picture may roll up or down. This can be corrected using the V-HOLD control found on some TVs. (This cannot be corrected if the TV does not have a V-HOLD control.)

●

During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the picture will be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.

ATTENTION:

When this recorder is connected to a multi-system TV, the audio signal may not be heard or may be noisy if the colour system select switch of the TV is adjusted to the AUTO position. In such a case, change the setting of the colour system select switch of the TV to the position which corresponds to the setting (G or K) of the RF converter system select switch on the rear panel of the recorder.

Tape-To-Tape Editing

There are 4 different types of recorded tape, depending on the signal recorded.

Recorded tape Playback equipment HR-J239EE Dubbed tape

PAL

MESECAM

SECAM

NTSC

PAL

MESECAM

SECAM

NTSC 3.58 MHz

NTSC 4.43 MHz

Recording circuit

NTSC 3.58 MHz

NTSC 4.43 MHz

PAL

MESECAM

PAL

MESECAM

NTSC

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MUTE

STOP

TV/VIDEO

TV VOL. %ﬁ



DISPLAY

Multi-Brand Remote Control

NUMBER

TV VOL. +/-

DIGIT ENTRY

12 45 7

8 0

3 6 9

TV PROG.

TV/VCR

OPERATE

REMOTE CONTROL

Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be controlled by setting the appropriate switch on the remote control.

Before you start . . .

● Turn on the TV using its remote control.

● Set the remote control’s TV/VCR switch to TV.

NOTE:

If your TV is a JVC, you don’t have to set the code in step 1. Go to step 2.

SET TV BRAND CODE

Refer to the chart below. While holding down OPERATE, enter your TV’s brand code using the NUMBER

keys, then press STOP.

● You don’t have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control’s batteries.

TRY OPERATING TV

Press OPERATE on the remote to turn the TV off. If it goes off, try other operations.

● The OPERATE button, TV/VIDEO button, TV PROG.

5/∞ button, TV VOL. button on the remote can all be used to operate the TV.

● To return the remote to video recorder control, set its TV/VCR switch to VCR.

+/– (or %/ﬁ)

button and MUTE

PUSH JOG

CODE TV BRAND NAME

01 JVC 02 BRANDT, NORDMENDE, SABA, TELEAVIA,

TELEFUNKEN, THOMSON 03 FERGUSON 04 PHILIPS 05 BLAUPUNKT, GRUNDIG 06 SONY 07 PANASONIC 08 GRAETZ, ITT, LUXOR, SALORA, SELECO 09 MIVAR 10 HITACHI 11 TOSHIBA 12 MITSUBISHI 13 FINLUX 14 NOKIA 15 SHARP 16 SAMSUNG

IMPORTANT

Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work with your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function capability.

Control Your TV Using Additional Buttons

The NUMBER keys on the remote can also be used to select the TV’s channel by setting the remote control to the TV mode.

1 Set the TV/VCR switch to TV. 2 Use the NUMBER keys, and the DIGIT ENTRY ( )

button, the PUSH JOG button, the DISPLAY button or the OK button to select the TV’s channel.

● With televisions under Code 01, 03, 04, 06, 07, 10 or 11,

the DIGIT ENTRY button corresponds to the 1-digit/2digit entry switching button (often labelled – /– –) of your TV’s remote control.

● With televisions under Code 01, 08 or 09, the PUSH JOG button corresponds to the 10 + button, and the PUSH

JOG button corresponds to the 20 + button of your TV’s remote control.

● With televisions using Code 09, the DISPLAY button corresponds to the 30 + button.

● With televisions using Code 06, the OK button corre- sponds to the ENTER button of your TV’s remote control.

NOTE:

The way these buttons are used is determined by your TV. Use these buttons as instructed for your TV’s remote control.

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 video recorder off for repair.

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POWER

SYMPTOM

1. No power is applied to the recorder.

2. The clock is functioning properly, but the recorder cannot be powered.

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM

1. The tape does not run during recording.

2. The tape stops during rewind or fast-forward.

3. The tape will not rewind or fastforward.

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM

1. The playback picture does not appear while the tape is running.

2. Noise appears during visual search.

3. Noise appears during normal playback.

4. Noise appears during slow-motion playback.

5. Noise appears during still playback.

6. The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broadcasts are clear.

7. Playback picture has a loss of colour.

8. No sound accompanies the playback picture.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The mains power cord is disconnected.

● “TIMER“ is displayed on the display panel.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The recorder is in the Pause mode.

● “M“ is displayed on the display

panel.

● The tape is already fully rewound or fast-forwarded.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● If you’re using the RF OUT connection, the TV receiver’s channel selector is set to the wrong video channel.

● If you’re using the AV connection, the TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.

● This is normal.

● The automatic tracking mode is

engaged.

● The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

● The video heads may be dirty.

● The wrong colour system is selected

for the tape being played back.

● The wrong colour system was selected during recording.

● The TEST/System switch on the recorder's rear panel is set to the wrong position.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the mains power cord.

Press the TIMER button to turn the "TIMER" indicator off.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Press PLAY to disengage the Pause mode.

Press C.MEMORY to deactivate the Counter Memory function and turn the “M“ indicator off.

Check the cassette.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

If you are using the RF OUT connection, set the TV receiver to the RF converter channel (UHF 36). (Z pg. 3)

If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking. (Z pg. 11)

Press TV PROG. 5 or ∞ a few times to remove the noise bars from the screen.

Consult your JVC dealer.

Select the correct colour system by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button. (Z pg. 22) Once recorded, the signal cannot be corrected. Be sure to choose the correct setting before recording.

Set it to the correct position for the TV broadcast system used in your area. (

Z pg. 4.)

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.

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RECORDING

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

SYMPTOM

1. Recording cannot be started.

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.

4. Camcorder recording is not possible.

TIMER RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Timer recording won’t work.

2. On-screen timer programming is not possible.

3. “TIMER“ and “]“ on the display panel won’t stop blinking.

4. The cassette is automatically ejected, and “TIMER“ and “]“ on the display panel won’t stop blinking.

5. “TIMER“ blinks for 10 seconds and the Timer mode is disengaged.

6. The cassette is automatically ejected, the power shuts off and “TIMER“ and “]“ won’t stop blinking.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its Record Safety tab removed.

● “AU” has been selected as the input mode.

● The source (another video recorder, camcorder) has not been properly connected.

● All necessary power switches have not been turned on.

● The input mode is not correct.

● The camcorder has not been

properly connected.

● The input mode is not correct.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly.

● The timer is not engaged.

● Timer recording is in progress.

● The timer is engaged but there’s no

cassette loaded.

● The loaded cassette has had its Record Safety tab removed.

● TIMER has been pressed when there are no programs in memory, or the timer record information has been programmed incorrectly.

● The end of the tape was reached during timer recording.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed.

Set to the desired channel.

Confirm that the source is properly connected.

Confirm that all units’ power switches are turned on. Set the input mode to “AU”.

Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected.

Set the input mode to “AU”.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings. Press TIMER and confirm that “TIMER“ is displayed on the display panel.

Timer programming can’t be performed while a timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes.

Load a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.

Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact.

Check the programmed data and reprogram as necessary, then press TIMER again.

The programme may not have been recorded in its entirety. Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire programme.

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