JVC HR-J249EE, HR-J448EE, HR-J245EE, HR-J248EE User Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-J448EE HR-J249EE HR-J248EE HR-J245EE

VCR

TV/VCR

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/ADD TIME

CANCEL

/DAILY

WEEKLY

/C.RESET

/AUX

PROG CHECK

4 TIMER

EXPRESS PROGRAMMING

TV PROG

DATESTOPSTART

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PLAY

REC

STOP

PAUSE

TV VOL

PROG

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TV VOL

PUSH JOG

STANDBY/ON

VIDEO

DISPLAY

AUDIO

AUTO SP/LPP TIMER

REVIEW

SPLPEP

The recorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the HR-J448EE.

INSTRUCTIONS

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TV PROG

PAL NTSC

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

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

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 3

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

INITIAL SETTINGS 4

Auto Set Up ............................... 4

Video Channel Set ..................... 5

Select Language ......................... 6

Select Television System ............. 7

Clock Set ................................... 8

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

SHOWVIEW Setup

(HR-J249EE only) ..................... 18

SHOWVIEW Timer Programming

(HR-J249EE only) ..................... 20

Regular Timer Programming..... 22

EDITING 26

Edit To Or From Another Video

Recorder .................................. 26

Edit From A Camcorder............ 27

INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY 28

TUNER SET 30 REMOTE CONTROL 34

Multi-Brand Remote Control .... 34

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 35 TROUBLESHOOTING 36 INDEX 39 SPECIFICATIONS 42

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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.

POWER SYSTEM

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

Warning on lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

n Dispose of used battery promptly. n Keep away from children. n Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

IMPORTANT

n Please read the various precautions on this page 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 STANDBY/ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating

current on and off. " " shows electrical power standby and " " shows ON.

HR-J448EE:

Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long Play) or EP (Extended Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed video recorder.

HR-J249/248/245EE:

LP and EP mode recording and playback are not possible with this video recorder.

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video cassette.

1. DO NOT place the recorder . . .

... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or

humidity. ... in direct sunlight. ... in a dusty environment. ... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are

generated. ... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

2. DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openings.

3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control.

4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.

5. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

PAL NTSC

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

videorecorder.

n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

(HR-J249EE only)

n SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development

Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.

ABOUT HEAD CLEANING

Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.

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

Back of TV

AV-IN terminals

AV Cable (not provided)

Mains Power Cord

Rear View

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. 41).

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.

Before operating the recorder, make sure the TV’s channel is set to the VIDEO channel (

Z pg. 5).

AV CONNECTION

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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 .

Before operating the recorder, make sure the TV is set to the VIDEO (or AV) mode.

Mains outlet

AUDIO OUT/ VIDEO OUT

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet before installing the lithium battery. Z pg. 5

RF output channel adjustment screw

CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS

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

After you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet, the Auto Set Up display appears on the TV screen and/or on the recorder's front display panel when the button on the recorder/remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder Z pg. 4.

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Auto Set Up

Auto Channel Set

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ATTENTION

Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the recorder's memory backup has expired, all the stored stations remain in the recorder's memory and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again. If you have moved to a different area or a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform tuner setting. Z pg. 30

INITIAL SETTINGS

When the button on the recorder/remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder after you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels automatically. You can refer to the front display panel and/or the on-screen display to perform this procedure.

Before starting, make sure of the following:

● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder.

● The recorder's mains power cord should be connected to

a mains outlet. Z pg. 3

● If you want to use the on-screen display, the TV should

be set to its AV mode (with AV connection Z pg. 3) or UHF channel 36 (with RF connection Z pg. 3).

START AUTO SET UP

Press .

● The Auto Set Up function scans all the channels that

are receivable by your recorder. It then automatically assigns each receivable channels to the TV PROG buttons. It skips non-receivable channels.

● As Auto Set Up progresses, the " screen moves from left to right.

● After you perform Auto Set Up, if the tuner channels have not been set properly or if "CH – –" is displayed on the front display panel, make sure that the aerial cable is connected to the recorder properly and turn off the recorder power once, and turn the power back on to try Auto Set Up again.

● If there is a power cut, or if you press while Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again.

" mark on the

or MENU

DO NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control while Auto Set Up is in progress.

АВТОУСТАНОВКА КАНАЛОВ

On-Screen Display

ПОЖАЛУЙСТА, ПОДОЖДИТЕ

СТАРТ КОНЕЦ

When Auto Set Up is completed, the lowest position number will appear on the front display panel.

TV Screen

Front Display Panel

NOTES:

●

If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to swap channel positions, or to fine-tune channels, pg. 31.

●

If no sound accompanies the picture on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set Up, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect. Select the appropriate TV system for those channels. Z "TV System Selection – When you see the picture but hear no audio" on page 33.

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STOP/EJECT

The video recorder is designed to send picture and sound signals via the connected RF cable to your TV on UHF channel

36.

Video Channel Set

Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the video recorder through the RF cable.

After you have turned on the recorder, set your TV to UHF channel 36, fine-tune as necessary, and check if picture and sound being received from the recorder come out clearly or not:

● If clear enough you don't have to perform the following steps. Go to "Installing/Removing the lithium battery" on this page.

● If not UHF channel 36 or neighbouring channels may be occupied by local stations. Perform the following steps to change the Video Channel to another channel between 32 – 40.

Before starting, make sure of the following:

● The recorder's power should be off.

● No cassette should be inserted in the recorder.

● The connected TV's power should be on.

SET TV CHANNEL

Set your TV to a channel between 32 and 40 that you want to use as the Video Channel on the TV.

BRING TEST SIGNAL ON SCREEN

Hold down the recorder's STOP/EJECT button for more

TEST SIGNAL

The channel on which the screen to the left appear clearly in step 3 is your Video Channel.

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to the Video Channel.

than 5 seconds.

● "– OUT" appears on the display panel.

TUNE YOUR RECORDER

Turn the RF output channel adjustment screw on the rear panel of the recorder by using a screwdriver until

the two vertical bars become as clear as they can be.

EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Press the recorder's STOP/EJECT button again to finish the setting.

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Be sure to connect the power plug to an AC outlet first before installing the lithium battery; otherwise, the battery's service life will be drastically shortened.

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Installing/Removing the lithium battery

Make sure that the power plug is connected to an AC outlet

and turn off the VCR power.

2 Open the battery cover while pressing the release tab as

illustrated.

3 Insert a lithium battery with the plus (+) side up and push it

in.

● To remove the lithium battery, press the latch A down-

ward using a pointed non-metallic object, then pull out the lithium battery.

4 Close the battery cover until it clicks in place.

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Select

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

Language

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

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PUSH JOG

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU twice.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"НАЧАЛЬНАЯ УСТАНОВКА (INITIAL

SET)", then press OK.

ACCESS LANGUAGE SELECT SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"ВЫБОР ЯЗЫКА (LANGUAGE SELECT)", then press OK.

● "УСТАНОВКА

SHOWVIEW

(SHOWVIEW SET-UP)" will appear with HR-J249EE only.

ГЛАВНОЕ МЕНЮ

УСТАНОВКА ФУНКЦИЙ

НАСТРОЙКА ТЮНЕРА

НАЧАЛЬНАЯ УСТАНОВКА

[5/∞] = [MENU] :

ВЫХОД

НАЧАЛЬНАЯ УСТАНОВКА

УСТАНОВКА ЧАСОВ ВЫБОР ЯЗЫКА ВЫБОР СИСТЕМЫ ТВ УСТАНОВКА SHOWVIEW

[5/∞] = [MENU] :

ВЫХОД

SELECT LANGUAGE

Place the pointer next to the language of your choice (English or Russian) by pressing PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then

press OK.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

Select

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TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

Television System

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

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PUSH JOG

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU twice.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"INITIAL SET", then press OK.

ACCESS TV SYSTEM SELECT SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"TV SYSTEM SELECT", then press OK.

● "SHOWVIEW SET-UP" will appear with HRJ249EE only.

SELECT TELEVISION SYSTEM

Place the pointer next to the appropriate TV system

that matches the system of TV being used (refer to the table to the left). Then press OK.

MAIN MENU FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT TV SYSTEM SELECT SHOWVIEW SET-UP

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

TV SYSTEM SELECT

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

B/G D/K I

Major Countries TV System

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

China, Mongolia, Rumania, Bulgaria, Czech Rep., Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, D/K Russia

Hong Kong I

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

●

If no colours appear on the screen when using a multi-system television with its system select switch set to AUTO, change the TV system setting of the recorder.

●

For more information on multi-system compatibility.

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STOP+/–

DATE+/–

Clock Set

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

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

TURN THE RECORDER ON

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU twice.

START+/–

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PUSH JOG

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"INITIAL SET", then press OK.

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CLOCK SET", then press OK. The Clock Set screen

appears.

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT TV SYSTEM SELECT SHOWVIEW SET-UP

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

● "SHOWVIEW SET-UP" will appear with HR-J249EE only.

TIME DATE YEAR 00: 00 01 . 01 00

[+/–] = [MENU] : EXIT

SET TIME

Press START +/– to set the time.

● Press and hold either button to delay or advance the

time by 30 minutes.

MAIN MENU

CLOCK SET

NOTE:

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

SET DATE

Press STOP +/– to set the date.

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

days.

SET YEAR

Press DATE +/– to set the year.

START CLOCK OPERATION

Press MENU.

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".

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

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

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PUSH JOG

NOTES:

●

When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting.

●

During playback, the operation mode indicators may be disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU twice.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing

PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press OK.

ACCESS O.S.D. SCREEN

Place the pointer next to "O.S.D." by pressing PUSH

JOG %ﬁ, then press OK.

AUTO TIMER O.S.D. B.E.S.T.

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

ENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

The default setting is “ON”, so if you want on-

screen displays, leave the setting as it is and go to step 6. If you don’t want the displays to appear, press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "OFF", then press OK.

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL

Press MENU.

FUNCTION SET

O.S.D.

OFF

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

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PR. 12 ]SP 21 : 00 MESECAM

24. 12. 97

M –1 : 23 : 45

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1– Operation mode indicators 2– Channel position number/Aux. indicator (AUX) 3– Cassette loaded mark 4– Clock display 5– Current day/month/year 6– Tape direction 7– Tape position indicator (Z pg. 13) 8– Counter display (including Counter Memory indicator) 9– Colour system indicator (Z pg. 28) 10– Tape speed SP/LP/EP

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PLAY

STOP

PLAY

REW

COLOUR SYSTEM

STOP/EJECT

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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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. 28)

● 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. “BEST” appears blinking in the recorder's display panel during automatic tracking. (Z pg. 16)

STOP PLAYBACK

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

remove the cassette.

Usable cassettes

REW

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● 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.

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PLAY

TV PROG

PAUSE

REW

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

Playback Features

REW

4¢

TV PROG

PAUSE

PUSH JOG

High-Speed Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH

During playback or still, press FF for forward highspeed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

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.

Variable-Speed Search

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.

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.

NOTES:

●

For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds. When released, normal playback resumes.

●

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

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PLAY

STOP

REW

C.MEMORY

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REVIEW

C. RESET

TV PROG

PAUSE

PUSH JOG

PLAYBACK (cont.)

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 the recorder's TV PROG + and – buttons simultaneously to engage manual tracking.

ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY

Press TV PROG + or – to adjust tracking.

RETURN TO AUTOMATIC TRACKING

Press the recorder's TV PROG + and – buttons simultaneously to re-engage automatic tracking.

Repeat Playback

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

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK

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

● The Play indicator ($) on the display panel blinks

slowly.

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

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP at any time to stop playback.

NOTE:

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

NOTE:

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

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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 £) on the remote control. “™ 1” or “£ 1” is displayed on screen

and search begins in the corresponding direction.

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

ﬁ

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.

ﬁ

Current position

AB C D E F

–2 –1 1 2 3

£ 2

Index number

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 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.

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 in front of the counter

digits.

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.

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.

NOTE:

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

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. The front display panel tells you how many programmes have been recorded. If you have, for example, 3 programmes, “REVIEW” and "3" appear and blink. 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.

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. 9) must be set to “ON”, or the indicator will not appear.

Beginning End

NOTE:

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

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STOP/EJECT

RECORD

STOP

SP/LP/EP

PAUSE

PLAY

COLOUR SYSTEM

Basic Recording

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

● Press VCR on the remote control to select the VCR mode.

TV PROG

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NUMBER

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. 28)

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

Press TV PROG +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the channel you wish to record.

SET TAPE SPEED

(HR-J448EEONLY)

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

speed.

START RECORDING

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

With HR-J448EE:

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

With HR-J249/248/245EE:

B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of the first recording after inserting the cassette (Z pg. 16).

RECORD

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.

TV PROG

PLAY

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PAUSE

Record safety tab

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.

Recording Resume Function

If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless the recorder's memory backup has expired.

Recording

RECORD

TV PROG

DISPLAY

Features

TV/VCR

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C. RESET

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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 recorder's TV PROG buttons is

Elapsed Recording Time

recorded on the tape.

Indication

You can check the exact time of a recording.

SET COUNTER DISPLAY

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

● By pressing the DISPLAY button, you can change the display to show the counter reading, channel position* or clock time.

* channel position is not displayed during playback.

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.

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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. " " 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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PLAY

RECORD

B.E.S.T. Picture

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. The default setting for both recording and playback is “ON”.

System

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

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LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

● The recorder power comes on automatically.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU twice.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET" by

pressing PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press OK.

ACCESS B.E.S.T. SCREEN

Place the pointer next to "B.E.S.T." by pressing

PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press OK.

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

AUTO TIMER O.S.D. B.E.S.T.

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

MAIN MENU

FUNCTION SET

RECORD

Display Panel Indication

As the tape check progresses, the “–” marks on the display panel increase upward. Once the "BEST" indicator starts blinking, the check is complete.

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PUSH JOG

SELECT MODE

Place the pointer next to "ON" by pressing PUSH

JOG %ﬁ, then press OK.

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

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.

● When the "BEST" indicator begins blinking, that means adjustment is complete.

● Pressing the recorder's RECORD button while "BEST" is displayed does not start Instant Timer Recording (Z pg. 15).

B.E.S.T.

OFF

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NOTES:

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With HR-J448EE:

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

With HR-J249/248/245EE:

The B.E.S.T. system works 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 5 on page 16.

RECORD

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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 based on the quality of the tape in use.

● B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. “BEST” appears blinking on the recorder’s display panel.

NOTES:

●

When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another video recorder, or when using this recorder as the player for editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference by performing steps 2 through 6 on page 16.

●

"BEST" only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking. Even though it doesn't appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function is operative.

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TV PROG

SHOWVIEW Setup [HR-J249EE only]

TIMER RECORDING

The SHOWVIEW 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 SHOWVIEW number for the TV program you wish to record (found in most TV listings) and the recorder’s timer is automatically programmed.

You have to set "Guide Prog." numbers, which are assigned to each station for purposes of S the stations stored in your recorder's memory to get proper results. If you know the Guide Prog. numbers, perform the following steps. If not, go to "Guide Prog. Number Set" on page

19.

Before SHOWVIEW setup you must have performed the following procedures:

● Tuner setting (Z pg. 4, 30)

● Clock setting (Z pg. 8)

HOWVIEW timer programming, for all

IMPORTANT

Perform the following procedure after Auto Set Up on page 4 and/or the channel setting steps on pages 30 – 33.

After setting the Guide Program Numbers, channel positions may be incorrect if you stored or skipped channels. In this case, re-perform Guide Program Number setting.

Guide Program Number Set

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ATTENTION

For a list of Guide Prog. Numbers for Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Russia, refer to page 21 of the instruction manual printed in the corresponding language.

MAKE LIST OF STORED STATION NAMES, CHANNEL POSITIONS AND GUIDE PROG NO.

(Ex.)

A Channel B Station C Guide Prog.

position name No.

1ORT 1 2RTR 2

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU twice.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "INITIAL SET", then press OK.

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PUSH JOG

Guide Prog. Number Set (if not readily available)

1– Make a list of the stored station names/channel

positions numbers, referring to step 1 on page 18.

2– Press MENU. 3– Press the NUMBER keys to enter the SHOWVIEW number

(found in your TV listings of magazine, newspaper, etc.) for a TV programme scheduled to be broadcast of each station on the list you have made in item 1.

4– Press OK.

● "ERROR=GUIDE PROG" will be displayed on the screen, then the following screen will appear.

Guide Prog. No.

5– Press the NUMBER keys or PUSH JOG %ﬁ to enter the

channel position your recorder receives that station on ( A column in your list).

6– Press MENU.

● Repeat items 2 – 6 for all the stored stations.

SHOWVIEW SET-UP

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

2– –

[0-9] OR [5/∞] : SELECT = [MENU] : EXIT

ACCESS SHOWVIEW SETUP SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"SHOWVIEW SET-UP", then press OK.

● The screen to the right appears.

SHOWVIEW SET-UP

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

1– –

: GUIDE PROG SET

[5/∞] : CHECK [MENU] : EXIT

START SETTING

Press OK.

● The GUIDE PROG.

number starts blinking.

SHOWVIEW SET-UP

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

1– –

[0-9] OR [5/∞] : SELECT = [MENU] : EXIT

INPUT GUIDE PROG. NUMBER

Press NUMBER keys or PUSH JOG %ﬁ to input

the Guide Prog. number ( C column in your list), then press OK.

● The TV PROG number starts blinking.

SHOWVIEW SET-UP

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

2– –

[0-9] OR [5/∞] : SELECT = [MENU] : EXIT

INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL (TV PROG) NUMBER

Press NUMBER keys or PUSH JOG %ﬁ to input the TV Prog. number ( A column in your list), then press OK.

● Repeat steps 6 – 8 as necessary.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

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WEEKLY

ADD TIME

DAILY

COLOUR SYSTEM

SHOWVIEW Timer Programming [HR-J249EE only]

Before performing SHOWVIEW timer recording, be sure to read "SHOWVIEW Setup" (Z pg. 18).

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

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. 28)

ACCESS TIMER PROGRAMMING SCREEN

Press PROG.

TIMER PROGRAMMING

[0-9] : SHOWVIEW [+/–] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING [MENU] : MAIN MENU

ENTER SHOWVIEW NUMBER

Press the appropriate

NUMBER keys to enter the

SHOWVIEW number.

● If you made a mistake,

press CANCEL and enter the correct SHOWVIEW number.

SHOWVIEW

1 2 3 4 5 6

[0-9] = [CANCEL] : DELETE [MENU] : EXIT

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PROG

To Delay The Stop Time . . .

. . . press ADD TIME after pressing OK in step 3. Each time you press, the Stop time is delayed by 5 minutes (meaning that 5 minutes of recording time is added). You can easily compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays this way.

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . after pressing OK in step 3, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily serials (Monday–Friday).

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CANCEL

TIMER

CHECK INPUT DATA

Press OK on the remote control. The SHOWVIEW

Programming screen appears.

● If the SHOWVIEW number you entered is incorrect, "ERROR" will be displayed on the screen. Press CANCEL and enter the correct SHOWVIEW number.

● If you want to cancel the programme even though "ERROR" is NOT displayed on the screen, press OK and then go to "Check And Cancel Programmes" on page 24.

● If "ERROR=GUIDE PROG" appears on the screen, see "ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number Set" on page 21.

SHOWVIEW 12345678

START STOP 21:00 = 22:00

DATE TV PROG

25.12 29 : OK

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press OK.

● Repeat steps 1–4 for each additional programmes.

ENGAGE TIMER MODE

Press TIMER.

– P1 –

NUMBER

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NOTES:

●

You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (Z pg. 24, "Check And Cancel Programmes").

●

In case of a power failure after programming, the recorder’s memory backup keeps your selections (if the lithium battery is not exhausted).

ATTENTION

Regarding Guide Program Number Set

"ERROR=GUIDE PROG" appears after performing step 3 on the previous page if the Guide Program number for the SHOWVIEW number you entered has not been set.

● If the recorder is in the stop or rewind or fast-forward mode, the following screen will appear with "– –" under "TV PROG" blinking.

• Press the NUMBER keys or PUSH JOG %ﬁ to input the

channel position number you recorder receives that station on, then press OK.

SHOWVIEW SET-UP

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

2– –

[0-9] OR [5/∞] : SELECT = [MENU] : EXIT

(Ex.) To timer-record a RTR programme with SHOWVIEW * If your recorder receives

RTR on the channel position 2, press OK after entering "2".

• Press MENU, then try again from step 1.

● If the recorder is in a mode other than the above mentioned

modes, press MENU first and input the correct Guide Program number for that S

HOWVIEW number (Z pg. 18,

"SHOWVIEW Setup"), then try again from step 1.

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DATE+/–

STOP+/–

SP/LP/EP

COLOUR SYSTEM

Regular Timer

TIMER RECORDING

ACCESS TIMER PROGRAMMING SCREEN

Press PROG.

Programming

Remember, the clock must be set before you can programme the timer (Z pg. 8).

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. 28)

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PROG

TV PROG+/–

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ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN

Press START +/–. (If you’re just starting out, “P1”

appears.)

START STOP

–:– – = –:– –

DATE TV PROG

25.12 – –

[+/–] = [MENU] : EXIT

ENTER PROGRAMME START TIME

Press START +/– to enter the time you want

recording to start.

● Press and hold START +/– to move in 30-

minute increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.

START STOP 21:00 = –:– –

DATE TV PROG

25.12 – –

[+/–] = [MENU] : EXIT

ENTER PROGRAMME STOP TIME

Press STOP +/– to enter the time you want recording to stop.

ENTER PROGRAMME DATE

Press DATE +/–. (The current date appears on screen. The date you enter appears in its place.)

ENTER CHANNEL POSITION

Press TV PROG +/–.

START STOP 21:00 = 22:00

DATE TV PROG

25.12 1

[+/–] = [MENU] : EXIT

– P1 –

SET TAPE SPEED (HR-J448EE ONLY)

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

DAILY

AUTO SP/LP TIMER

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TIMER

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RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

After confirming all information is correct, press OK and the normal screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1–8 for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE

Press TIMER. The recorder turns off automatically.

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . anytime during steps 2 through 8, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily serials (Monday–Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY" appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear.

NOTES:

●

In case of a power failure after programming, the recorder’s memory backup keeps your selections (if the lithium battery is not exhausted).

AUTO SP/LP TIMER Indicator

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 up, 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.

Auto SP/LP Timer (HR-J448EE only)

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 up.

For Example . . .

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

Approximately 150 minutes

SP mode

Total 210 minutes

After the recorder's Timer mode is engaged, make sure the AUTO TIMER SP/LP indicator is still lit; if not, press AUTO TIMER SP/LP so that the indicator lights.

Approximately 60 minutes

LP mode

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DATE+/–

STOP+/–

PROG CHECK

START+/–

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CANCEL

TIMER

TV PROG+/–

PUSH JOG

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

Auto Timer

When the Auto Timer is set to "ON" the timer is automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the recorder is powered back on.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU twice.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"FUNCTION SET", then press OK.

ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"AUTO TIMER", then press OK.

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

FUNCTION SET

AUTO TIMER O.S.D. B.E.S.T.

MAIN MENU

Check And Cancel Programmes

ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN

Press PROG CHECK.

● If the recorder is turned on and the TV is set to its

VIDEO channel or AV mode, you can check program information on screen.

● Each time you press PROG CHECK, the next

programme's information appears.

If All Information Is Correct . . .

. . . programming is completed.

If You Wish To Revise Data . . .

. . . with the recorder's power turned on, go to step 2.

If You Wish To Cancel A Program . . .

. . . with the recorder's power turned on, press CANCEL.

All information you input is deleted.

REVISE PROGRAMME INFORMATION

Input the appropriate data using the START +/–, STOP +/–, DATE +/– and TV PROG +/– buttons on the

remote control.

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

SELECT MODE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to select either "ON" or "OFF".

AUTO TIMER

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

OFF

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTE:

For safety, when Auto timer is set to "OFF", all other recorder functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To disengage the timer, press TIMER.

VCR

NUMBER "2"

NUMBER "1"

STOP

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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. You can easily modify your VCR to respond to B code signals.

UNPLUG VCR'S POWER CORD

Unplug from the AC outlet.

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SET REMOTE CONTROL CODE

While holding down VCR on the remote control, press the NUMBER key "2" and then press STOP.

PLUG IN POWER CORD

Plug back in to the AC outlet.

TURN VCR POWER ON

Press on the remote.

The VCR will now respond only to B-code commands. To set the VCR back to respond to A code signals, repeat the same procedure as shown above except pressing NUMBER key "1" instead of "2" in step 2. You can control two VCRs with the same remote control by switching the remote's code between A and B.

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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

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TV PROG

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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. 29) 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. 28)

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. 28.

VIDEO CHANNEL

RF Cable (provided)

Your recorderPlayerTV Receiver Recorder Your recorder TV Receiver

 

AV Cable (not provided)

Another recorder

Recorder Player

AV Cable (not provided)

Another recorder

 

VIDEO CHANNEL

RF Cable (provided)

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

Edit From A Camcorder

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TV PROG

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MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input

connectors.

For HR-J448EE Owners:

● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder. Refer to the camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure.

SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE

Press NUMBER key "0" and/or TV PROG so that "AU" appears on the display panel.

START CAMCORDER

Engage its Play mode.

START RECORDER

Engage its Record mode.

Recorder

Camcorder

Player

AUDIO INVIDEO IN

AV Cable (not provided)

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

EDIT

Your recorder

To the rear panel PAUSE connector [HR-J448EE only]

Editing Cable (not provided)

NOTE:

Connections made to the front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors automatically override those made to the rear panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors.

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 and SECAM camcorders can be used as a player for editing.

● For more information on multi-system compatibility,

Z pg. 28.

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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

MESECAM

PAL* 

PAL

* "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.

●

In the NTSC4.43 mode, with some TVs, on-screen displays (Program screen etc.) may roll up or down and there may be a loss of colour. When this happens, select the AUTO mode.

Off-Air Recording

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

TV system Recorded tapeYour recorder

Recording circuit

PAL B/G, I, D/K

SECAM B/G, D/K (OIRT)

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

PAL

MESECAM

PAL

MESECAM

NOTE:

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

Playback

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

Recorded tape Your recorder

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 K, I, G

RF OUT

VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT

PAL (B/G, D/K, I)

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, set the TV's colour system select switch to the appropriate position which corresponds to the TV system you have selected at the TV System Select screen.

Tape-To-Tape Editing

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

Recorded tape Playback equipment Your recorder 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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TUNER SET

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

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ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"TUNER SET", then press OK.

SELECT AUTO CH SET MODE

Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"AUTO CH SET", then press OK.

SELECT TV SYSTEM

Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ to place the pointer next to

the appropriate TV system, then press OK.

● Auto Channel Set will start.

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

CH EDIT MANUAL CH SET

AUTO CH SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

TV SYSTEM SELECT

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

MAIN MENU

TUNER SET

B/G D/K I

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function (Z pg. 4) or if you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area.

Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area so that you can call them up with the TV PROG buttons without going through any vacant channels.

Auto Channel Set

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU twice.

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG

AUTO CH SET

PLEASE WAIT

START FINISH

02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG [5/∞] = [ ] : DELETE [5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

: EDIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

IMPORTANT

Since your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if the reception condition is poor, some of those stored stations may produce a noisy picture. To delete those stations, Z "Delete A Channel" on page 32.

EN 31

Manual Channel Set

Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (Z pg. 4) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 30).

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 30.

ACCESS MANUAL CH SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "MANUAL CH SET", then press OK.

SELECT BAND

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to the band of your choice, then press OK to initiate Manual

Channel Set.

BAND SELECT

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

VHF L

VHF H

UHF

MANUAL CH SET

PLEASE WAIT

VHF L 00MHZ

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT TV SYSTEM

If you can see the picture but hear no audio, set

"SYSTEM" to the appropriate TV system (BG or DK or I) by pressing PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press OK.

● The CH section will blink.

SELECT POSITION

Press NUMBER keys to input an open channel

position in which you want to store the detected station (for a one-digit number, enter "0" first). Then press OK.

● To continue channel search, press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to select "CONTINUE", then press OK. Repeat steps 4 – 7 as necessary.

● To set channels for other bands, press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to select "BAND SELECT", then press OK to go back to the Band Select screen. Repeat steps 3 – 7.

MANUAL CH SET

CH FRQ SYSTEM – – 350 BG

[5/∞] : SELECT SYSTEM

: SELECT CH

[MENU] : EXIT

MANUAL CH SET

CH FRQ SYSTEM – – 350 DK

[0–9] : INPUT CH [MENU] : EXIT

CONTINUE

BAND SELECT

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

SET DESIRED STATION

The screen to the right appears when a station is

detected. To store the detected station, place the pointer next to "STORE" by pressing PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press OK. If you do not want to store the station, press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CONTINUE", then press OK. Channel search will resume.

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

STORE

CONTINUE

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

PERFORM TUNING

For fine tuning adjustment, press PUSH JOG %ﬁ until

the picture becomes clearer, then press OK.

● The SYSTEM section will blink.

CH FRQ SYSTEM – – 350 BG

[5/∞] : FINE TUNING

: SELECT SYSTEM

[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

MANUAL CH SET

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TUNER SET (cont.)

Delete A Channel

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 30.

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK.

SELECT CHANNEL

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to until the channel you want

to delete begins blinking.

DELETE CHANNEL

Press .

● To re-store it, simply

press .

● Repeat steps 3 – 4 as

necessary.

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG [5/∞] = [ ] : DELETE [5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 – – – BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG

[5/∞] = [ ] : ADD [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

Swap Channel Positions

Example:To swap CH03 and CH09.

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 30.

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK.

SELECT POSITION (e.g. 03)

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ until the section of CH "03"

begins blinking, then press

: EDIT

OK.

● Only "03" will blink.

SELECT POSITION (e.g. 09)

Press NUMBER keys to input "0" and "9".

● The two selected

channels will be swapped.

● To cancel the channel swapping, press .

STORE NEW POSITIONS

Press OK.

● Repeat steps 3 – 5 as necessary.

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG [0 – 9]: INPUT CH

: FINE TUNING

[MENU] : EXIT

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 355 BG 09 195 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG [ ]: CANCEL

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

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Fine-Tuning Channels

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 30.

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK.

SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ until the channel you want to

tune begins blinking, then press OK twice.

● The "FRQ" number for that channel starts blinking.

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG [5/∞] : FINE TUNING

: SELECT SYSTEM

[MENU] : EXIT

PERFORM TUNING

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ until the picture becomes clearer, then press OK.

● Repeat steps 3 and 4.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

TV System Selection – When you see the picture but hear no audio

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 30.

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK.

SELECT CHANNEL

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ until the channel you want to

change its TV system begins blinking, then press OK three times.

● The "SYS" display for that channel starts blinking.

SELECT TV SYSTEM

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to select the appropriate TV system (BG [ DK [ I). Then press OK.

● Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG [5/∞] : SELECT SYSTEM

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

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TV/VCR

TV VOL



Multi-Brand

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.

Remote Control

123

456

NUMBER

STOP

4¢

TV PROG+/–

PUSH JOG

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

● The button, TV/VCR button, TV PROG button, TV VOL +/– (or %/ﬁ) button and (MUTE) button on the remote can all be used to operate the TV.

● To operate the TV, press TV to set the remote control to the TV mode.

● To return the remote to video recorder control, press VCR to set the remote control back to the VCR mode.

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.

+/–

TV BRAND NAME CODE

JVC 01 PANASONIC 02 SONY 03 SHARP 04 TOSHIBA 05 MITSUBISHI 06 HITACHI 07 SANYO 08 FUNAI 09 AIWA 10 DAEWOO 11 SAMSUNG 12, 16 GOLDSTAR 13 THOMSON 14 FERGUSON 15 PHILIPS 16 GRUNDIG 17 ITT 18 MIVER 19 FINLUX 20 NOKIA 21 NEC 22

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 Press the TV button. 2 Use the NUMBER keys, and the DIGIT ENTRY ( )

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

● With televisions under Code 01, 02, 03, 05, 07, 15, 16 or

22, 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, 06, 08, 18 or 19, 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 03, 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.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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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.

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Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the

still mode?

A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect

the heads.

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Q. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame

playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the problem?

A. This is normal.

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Q. When returning from multi-speed search to normal

playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be concerned about this?

A. No, it is normal.

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Q. Noise bars appear during multi-speed search. What’s

the problem?

A. This is normal.

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Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effect

does removing the Record Safety tab have?

A. It disables marking of index codes.

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Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the video recorder

can’t find the programme I want to see. Why not?

A. There may be index codes too close together.

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RECORDING

Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end

of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the beginning of the continuation of recording. Why does this happen?

A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and

resume points.

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Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the

Record-Pause mode?

A. No. The video recorder goes to its Stop mode auto-

matically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.

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Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording? A. The video recorder automatically rewinds it to the

beginning.

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TIMER RECORDING

Q. " " and "‰" remain lit on the display panel. Is

there a problem?

A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in

progress.

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Q. Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape

or a TV broadcast?

A. You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the on-

screen menu, but the audio from the program or tape you’re viewing can be heard.

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ATTENTION:

This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases, switch the recorder off and unplug the mains power cord. Then plug it in again and turn the recorder on. Take out the cassette. After checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.

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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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

POWER

SYMPTOM

1. No power is applied to the recorder.

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

3. The remote control won’t function.

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 fast-

forward.

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 play-

back.

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.

● “‰“ is displayed on the display panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".

● The batteries are discharged.

● The remote control is set to the

wrong code.

● The remote control is set to the wrong operating mode.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● “^“ is displayed on the display panel.

● “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 connec-

tion . . . . . . the TV receiver’s channel selector is not set to the VIDEO channel. . . . the recorder's VIDEO channel has not been correctly set.

● 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 TV system you have selected at

the TV System Select screen is incorrect.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the mains power cord.

Press the TIMER button to turn the “‰“ indicator off.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones. Re-perform the A/B Code setting (Z pg. 25). Press the appropriate button (TV or VCR) depending on the unit you want to operate. (Z pg. 34)

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Press PLAY to turn the “^“ indicator off.

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 VIDEO channel. (Z pg. 5) . . . Perform "Video Channel Set" (Z pg. 5) If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking. (Z pg. 12)

Press TV PROG + 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. 28) 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. 7.)

RECORDING

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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. “‰“ and “]“ on the display

panel won’t stop blinking.

4. The cassette is automatically

ejected, and “‰“ and “]“ on the display panel won’t stop blinking.

5. “‰“ blinks for 10 seconds and the

Timer mode is disengaged.

6. The cassette is automatically

ejected, the power shuts off and “‰“ and “]“ won’t stop blinking.

7. (HR-J249EE only) SHOWVIEW does

not timer-record properly.

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.

● The recorder’s channel positions

have been set incorrectly.

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 “‰“ 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.

Refer to "SHOWVIEW Setup" and reperform the procedure (

Z pg. 18).

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