JVC HR-J255EA User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-J255EA

Press and hold TV button while pressing , TV PROG +/–, TV/VCR

PROG.

CHECK

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TV/VCR

/DAILY

/WEEKLY

CANCEL

/AUX

TIMER

C.RESET

START

STOP DATE TV PROG

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

PAUSE

REC

TV PROG +

TV VOL

TV PROG –

POWER

VIDEO AUDIO

SP/LP

B.E.S.T. PICTURE

DISPLAY

REVIEW

TV PROG

INSTRUCTIONS

PAL

LPT0108-001A

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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.

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.

PAL

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

videorecorder.

n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment. n G-CODE is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development

Corporation. The G-CODE system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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 POWER mains power from the unit, but switches operating current

on and off. " shows ON.

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

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.

Auto Head Cleaner

A built-in head cleaner automatically cleans the video heads and head drum whenever a tape is loaded or unloaded to reduce head clogging.

button does not completely shut off

" shows electrical power standby and " "

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

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

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PLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

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Connections

Aerial terminal

Back of TV

RF Cable (provided)

AV-IN terminals

AV Cable (not provided)

Mains Power Cord

TV Aerial Cable

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” (Z pg. 38).

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

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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.

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 .

Mains outlet

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

Rear View

AUDIO OUT/VIDEO OUT

CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS

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

ATTENTION

If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to "Video Channel Set" on page 4, then perform Auto Set Up on page 6; do NOT press the button on the recorder/remote control to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto Set Up.

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STOP/EJECT

TV PROG+/–

Video Channel Set

INITIAL SETTINGS

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via the provided RF cable only (RF connection) – Go to "With RF Connection" below.

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both the provided RF cable and an AV cable (AV connection) – Go to "With AV Connection" on next page.

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.

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TV PROG+/–

With RF Connection

IMPORTANT:

Before performing the following steps, make sure the recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Hold down STOP/EJECT on the recorder until the display panel shows the following.

SELECT TV SYSTEM

Press TV PROG + or – to set appropriate TV system that matches the system of TV being used (refer to the table

below).

1 : B/G 2 : H

Major Countries TV System

New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E., Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq

Australia H

B/G

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.

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SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Set your TV to UHF channel 36.

● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the

screen as shown in the illustration (Z "TEST SIGNAL" on page 4), press OK and then go to step 4.

● If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly,

press OK and then TV PROG + or – to set the video recorder to a vacant channel between 28 and 60 which is not occupied by any local station in your area.

(Ex.) If channel 50 is available in your area

Then set your TV to UHF channel 50 and check if the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen; if so, go to step 4. If not, re-set the video recorder to another vacant channel and try again.

NOTES:

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If you set the video recorder to a channel which is occupied by a local station or has neighbouring channels that are occupied by local stations, the picture reception quality will be affected and some interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be sure to select a vacant channel which has no broadcast on neighbouring channels.

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If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 28 and 60, consult your JVC dealer.

With AV Connection

IMPORTANT:

Before performing the following steps, make sure the recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Hold down STOP/EJECT on the recorder until the display panel shows the following.

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Press OK, then press TV PROG – until the display panel shows the following.

Now the video channel is set to off (– –).

EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Press to finish the setting.

EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Press to finish the setting.

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to its AV mode.

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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.

Installing/Removing the lithium battery

1 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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Auto Set Up

Auto Channel Set

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

● The "Video Channel Set" procedure should be done first and the TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV connection Z pg. 5) or video channel (with RF connection Z pg. 4).

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

The Auto Set Up function simplifies installation by guiding you through the procedures of setting the language, clock and tuner channels — simply follow the on-screen menus that appear when the button is first pressed to power on the recorder after you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet.

IMPORTANT

● Don't press any buttons on the recorder or remote that are not directly related to the step you are performing while Auto Set Up is in progress.

● If you perform Auto Set Up successfully during installation, there's no need to separately perform the Clock Set or Channel Set procedures, but if adjustments become necessary they can be performed as follows: – To reset or adjust the time Z pg. 8 – To add/delete channels manually Z pg. 29 – To reset the tuner after moving to a different location

Z pg. 28

PERFORM AUTO SET UP

Press .

● The Clock Set screen appears.

SET TIME

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the time, then press OK

or PUSH JOG .

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

CLOCK SET

TIME DATE YEAR 0:00 01.01 98

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

SET DATE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the date, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

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

SET YEAR

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the year, then press MENU.

PUSH JOG

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PUSH JOG

START AUTO CHANNEL SET

Press OK or PUSH JOG .

● 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. (See below.)

" mark on the

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

AUTO CH SET

PLEASE WAIT

START FINISH

During Auto Set Up

"PLEASE WAIT" blinks on the screen and "Auto" blinks on the front display panel.

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

TV Screen

NOTES:

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If you perform Auto Set Up when the aerial cable is not connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-" appears on the screen. When this happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Set Up will take place again.

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If there is a power cut, or if you press or turn off the recorder power once and try again.

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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. 29–31.

while Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure to

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Clock Set

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

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PUSH JOG

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

TURN THE RECORDER ON

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

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

ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN

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

Clock Set screen appears.

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET G-CODE SET-UP

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

TIME DATE YEAR 0: 00 01 . 01 98

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

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CLOCK SET

SET TIME

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the time, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

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

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SET DATE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the date, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

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

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SET YEAR

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the year.

START CLOCK OPERATION

Press MENU.

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.

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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.

On-Screen Displays

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

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PUSH JOG

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing

PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

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 5. If you don’t want the displays to appear, press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "O.S.D." and press OK or PUSH JOG to set to "OFF".

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RETURN TO NORMAL

Press MENU.

AUTO TIMER OFF O.S.D. ON B.E.S.T. ON AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

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FUNCTION SET

NOTES:

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

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

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

1– Operation mode indicators 2– Channel position number/Aux. indicator (F-1) 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 9– Tape speed SP/LP/EP

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PR. 12 ]SP 21 : 00

24. 12. 98

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Variable-Speed Search

PLAY

PAUSE

TV PROG

PLAY

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Playback Features

REW

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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.

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

picture moves.

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

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.

REW

PAUSE

PUSH JOG

ATTENTION

In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback mode,

● the picture will be distorted.

● the noise bars will appear.

● there will be a loss of colour with an LP-recorded tape.

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.

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.

NOTE:

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

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PLAY

STOP

REVIEW

SP/LP

REW

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TV PROG

PAUSE

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

ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY

Press TV PROG + or – to adjust tracking.

NTSC Playback

Your video recorder is equipped with NTSC circuitry that can play back NTSC tapes.

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette recorded in NTSC.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

● Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place

black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on the part of either the video recorder or the TV.

● The picture may roll up and 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.)

● The counter and tape remaining time readings will be incorrect.

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

● Depending on the type of TV, the top and bottom portions of superimposed displays may be cut off during NTSC playback.

PUSH JOG

RETURN TO AUTOMATIC TRACKING

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

NOTE:

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

Repeat Playback

Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 50 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 50 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.

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