JVC HR-J258E, HR-J458E User Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-J458E
HR-J258E

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The recorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are
of the HR-J458E.

PAL

INSTRUCTIONS

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

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

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 3

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

INITIAL SETTINGS 4

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

Language ................................... 7

Video Channel Set ..................... 8

On-Screen Displays ................. 10

Power Save Mode .....................11

INFORMATION ON COLOUR
SYSTEM 12

Colour System Set .................... 12

PLAYBACK 13

Basic Playback ......................... 13

Playback Features .................... 14

RECORDING 17

Basic Recording ....................... 17

Recording Features .................. 18

B.E.S.T. Picture System ............. 20

TIMER RECORDING 22

SHOWVIEW Timer Programming ... 22

Express Timer Programming ..... 24

Automatic Satellite

Programme Recording ............. 28

EDITING 29

Edit From A Camcorder ............ 29

Edit To Or From Another Video

Recorder .................................. 30

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 32

Connection To A Satellite

Tuner ....................................... 32

Connecting/Using A Decoder... 33

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 34

Tuner Set .................................. 34

SHOWVIEW Setup ....................... 41

Clock Set ................................. 42

TROUBLESHOOTING 44
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 46
INDEX 47
SPECIFICATIONS 50

LPT0046-001A

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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

There are two different types of SECAM colour systems:
SECAM-L, used in FRANCE (also called SECAM-West), and
SECAM-B, used in Eastern European countries (also called
SECAM-East).

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

2.Recordings made of SECAM-B television signals produce
monochrome pictures if played back on a video recorder
of SECAM-L standard, or do not produce normal colour
pictures if played back on a PAL video recorder with
SECAM-B system incorporated (even if the TV set is
SECAM-compatible).

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

4.This recorder cannot be used for the SECAM-L standard.
Use a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L signals.

For Italy:

"It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the
Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.'95 published in the
Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.'95"

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.

To HR-J458E Owners:

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

To HR-J258E Owners:

Video tapes recorded with another recorder in the LP (Long
Play) mode cannot be played back on 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.

The STANDBY/ON button does not completely shut
off mains power from the unit, but switches operating

current on and off. "
and " " shows ON.

PAL

n Cassettes marked "VHS" (or "S-VHS") can be used with this

video cassette recorder, however, only VHS signals can be
played back and recorded.

n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
n SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development

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

" shows electrical power standby

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.

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected.
Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED
BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

Basic
Connections

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CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “Specifications” (Z pg. 50).

Aerial terminal

Back of TV

21-pin SCART Cable

Mains Power
Cord

21-pin SCART
connector

RF Cable
(provided)

TV Aerial
Cable

Rear view

SITUATE RECORDER

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

2

CONNECT RECORDER TO
TV

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

3

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.

AV CONNECTION

●

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

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

CONNECTION”.

b– Connect an optional SCART cable between the

AV1 IN/OUT socket on the rear panel of the
recorder and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.

CONNECT RECORDER TO
MAINS

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

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Mains outlet

Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input
connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of
interference.

AV1 IN/OUT

After you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet, the
Country Set 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; go to page 4 to perform Auto Set Up.

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Auto Set Up

Auto Channel Set/Auto
Clock Set/Auto Guide
Program Number Set

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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 Country Set display
will appear on the TV screen and the recorder's front display
panel. By simply selecting your country* and on-screen display
language, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels,
clock and Guide Program numbers automatically.

* If you live in Belgium (BELGIUM) or Switzerland (SUISSE), you also

need to select your area.

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).

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press on the recorder or remote control. The
Country Set display appears on the front display panel

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and/or on the screen.

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International Telephone Country Code

SUOMI : 358 SUISSE : 41
PORTUGAL : 351 ITALIA : 39
DEUTSCHLAND : 49 ESPAÑA : 34
NORGE : 47 BELGIUM : 32
SVERIGE : 46 NEDERLAND : 31
DANMARK : 45 GREECE : 30
ÖSTERREICH : 43 OTHERS : - -

OK

ATTENTION

Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the
recorder's memory backup has expired, all the stored
stations and their Guide Program numbers remain in the
recorder's memory and the recorder will not perform Auto
Set Up again. You only need to set the clock. (Z pg. 42)

If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting
as required.

● Tuner setting Z pg. 34

● Clock setting Z pg. 42

If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform
tuner setting (Z pg. 34).

NOTE:

If you have connected your
TV to the recorder with RF
connection and the on­screen display appearing
on UHF channel 36 looks
distorted, perform this
procedure referring to the
front display panel.

PREVIOUS PAGE
SUISSE
ITALIA
ESPAÑA
BELGIUMT
NEDERLAND
GREECE
OTHERS

[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT COUNTRY

If you are referring to the front display panel

Press %fi to select your international telephone country

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code of your country referring to the chart in the left
column.

● If you have selected a country code other than 32
(BELGIUM) or 41 (SUISSE), go to step 4.

● If you have selected 32 (BELGIUM) or 41 (SUISSE), go
to step 3.

(Ex.) DEUTSCHLAND is selected

If you are referring to the on-screen display

Press %fi to place the pointer next to your country's
name.

PREVIOUS PAGE
SUISSE
ITALIA
ESPAÑA
BELGIUMT
NEDERLAND
GREECE
OTHERS

[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

● If you have selected a country other than BELGIUM or
SUISSE, go to step 4.

● If you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE, go to step 3.

SUOMI
PORTUGAL
DEUTSCHLAND
NORGET
SVERIGE
DANMARK
ÖSTERREICH

NEXT PAGE
[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

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SELECT AREA

Press OK. The Channel Preset Order display appears on
the front display panel and/or on the screen.

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If you are referring to the front display panel

Press %fi to select your area code.

For SUISSE For BELGIUM

DEUTSCHSPR.RAUM : 01 REGION FRANÇAISE : 01
REGION FRANÇAISE : 02 NEDERLANDS : 02
REGIONE ITALIANA : 03 DEUTSCHSPR.RAUM : 03

(Ex.) DEUTSCHSPR.RAUM is selected for SUISSE

If you are referring to the on-screen display

Press %fi to place the pointer next to your area's name.

For SUISSE For BELGIUM

CH PRESET ORDER

REGIONE ITALIANA
REGION FRANÇAISE
DEUTSCHSPR. RAUM

[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

● The stations broadcasting in the language that is used
in your area will be stored in the lower channel
position numbers.

CH PRESET ORDER

DEUTSCHSPR. RAUM
NEDERLANDS
REGION FRANÇAISE

[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT O.S.D. LANGUAGE

Press OK. The On-screen Display Language Set display
appears on the front display panel and/or on the screen.

4

If you are referring to the front display panel

Press %fi to select your language code.
FRANÇAIS: 03 DEUTSCH: 02 ENGLISH: 01

(Ex.) DEUTSCH is selected for DEUTSCHLAND

International telephone
country code

Language code

PERFORM AUTO SET UP

Press OK.

5

"Auto" appears on the display panel and blinks; do
NOT press any button on the recorder or remote
control until the display panel shows the current time
or "(PR) 1" or "– –:– –". (Refer to box on page 6.)

● Auto channel set function takes place first; it assigns
automatically all receivable stations in your area.

● Auto clock set function sets the clock automatically
by reading the clock setting data from a station
transmitting a PDC signal while auto channel set is
being performed.

● During auto channel set, the recorder recognizes each
station name of the detected stations and stores them
in the recorder's memory, then automatically sets
SHOWVIEW assigned Guide Program number for those
stations according to the broadcast area.

NOTE:

In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC signal,
the recorder can perform neither auto clock set nor
auto Guide Program number set.

NOTES:

●

If you are using the on­screen display, the AUTO
SET screen will appear after
pressing OK in step 5. As
Auto Set Up progresses, the
"

" mark on the screen

moves from left to right.

●

If there is a power cut, or if
you press or MENU
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 from step 1.

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[MENU] : EXIT

Beginning End

AUTO SET

PLEASE WAIT

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(Ex.) DEUTSCH is selected for SUISSE

International telephone
country code

Area code

If you are referring to
the on-screen display

Press %fi to place the
pointer next to the
language of your choice.

FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ENGLISH

[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.

Language code

O.S.D. LANGUAGE

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Auto Set Up results appear on the front display panel

● When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been

A

B

C

You can check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly when you perform SHOWVIEW Timer Programming
(Z pg. 22); if the correct channel position number is displayed in step 3, this confirms that the Guide Program number for the
SHOWVIEW number you enter in step 2 has been set correctly.

If both auto channel set and auto clock set have been performed successfully:

A

1

Perform "Video Channel Set" on page 8.

2 Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in

the recorder's memory by using the TV PROG button(s).

● If station names (ID — Z pg. 39) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at
the top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is tuned to a different station.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel positions, or to set or change
station names, see pages 36 – 38.

completed successfully the correct current time will be
displayed.

● When auto channel set has been completed successfully but auto
clock set has not, "(PR) 1" will be displayed.

● When neither auto channel set nor auto clock set has been
completed successfully, "– –:– –" will be displayed.

If auto channel set has succeeded but auto clock set has not:

B

1

Perform "Video Channel Set" on page 8.

2 Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in

the recorder's memory by using the TV PROG button(s).

● If station names (ID — Z pg. 39) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at
the top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is tuned to a different station.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel positions, or to set or change
station names, see pages 36 – 38.

3 Perform "Clock Set" on page 42.

If both auto channel set and auto clock set have failed:

C

1

Make sure the TV aerial cable is connected properly to the recorder and turn off the recorder power once, then turn the
recorder power back on again.

● The Country Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the screen; perform steps 2 – 5 on pages 4 – 5 again.

IMPORTANT

n In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not

work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly, when you timer-record a TV programme using SHOWVIEW,
the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using SHOWVIEW, be sure to
check whether the channel position on which your recorder receives the broadcasting station you wish to record is selected
(Z pg. 22, "SHOWVIEW Timer Programming").

n Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. In these cases picture quality

may be poor. To delete those stations with an unacceptable picture Z "Delete A Channel" on page 37.

INFORMATION

Your recorder is equipped with the Just Clock function which provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at
regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. If you want to take advantage of this function, simply set it to "ON".

Z "Just Clock" on page 42.

Language

EN 7

This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages
in English, Deutsch (German) or Français (French). If you want
to change the language selected during Auto Set Up (Z pg. 4),
follow this procedure.

● Be sure to set your Video Channel before performing
Language setting (Z pg. 8).

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

MENU

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TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

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ACCESS MAIN MENU

Press MENU.

2

ACCESS COUNTRY SET
SCREEN

Press %fi to place the
pointer next to "AUTO CH

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SET", then press OK or .

SELECT COUNTRY

Press %fi to place the pointer next to your country's
name, then press OK or .

4

● If you have selected a country other than BELGIUM
or SUISSE, the O.S.D. Language Set screen appears
and go to step 6.

● If you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE, the Channel
Preset Order screen appears and go to step 5.

%

%

MODE SET
AUTO CH SET
MANUAL CH SET
INITIAL SETT

[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

MAIN MENU

SELECT AREA

Press %fi to place the pointer next to your area's name,
then press OK or .

%

5

SELECT LANGUAGE

Press %fi to place the
pointer next to the

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language of your choice.

● You do not have to press
OK; pressing OK starts
Auto Channel Set.

O.S.D. LANGUAGE

FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ENGLISH

[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press MENU.

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STOP

TV PROG

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.

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV
via both the RF cable and a 21-pin SCART cable (AV
connection), since you do not need the video channel
you have to set the video channel to off – Go to "With
AV Connection" on next page.

IMPORTANT:

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

With RF Connection

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL
SET MODE

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

1

TEST SIGNAL

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The channel on which the screen to
the left appear clearly in step 2 is
your Video Channel.

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2

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TV PROG

OK

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Set your TV to UHF channel 36.

● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the

2

screen as shown in the illustration at bottom left, go
to step 3.

● If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly,
press 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 3. If not, re-set the video recorder to
another vacant channel and try again.

NOTES:

●

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.

●

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

EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET
MODE

Press OK.

3

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

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TV PROG

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TV PROG

IMPORTANT:

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

With AV Connection

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL
SET MODE

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

1

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Press TV PROG – until the display panel shows

– –

"–OUT

".

2

● Now the video channel is set to off.

EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET
MODE

Press OK.

EN 9

1

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3

3

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

OK

10 EN

On-Screen
Displays

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

You can choose whether or not to have various operational
indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.
Messages appear in the selected language (Z pg. 5 or 7).

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

1

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

MENU

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ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU.

2

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Place the pointer next to "MODE SET" by pressing %fi,
then press OK or .

%

3

ENABLE/DISABLE
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

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

4

displays, leave the setting
as it is and go to step 5. If
you don’t want the displays
to appear, press %fi to
place the pointer next to
"O.S.D." and press OK or

%

to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF”.

● "AUTO SP→LP TIMER" appears only with the HR-J458E.

RETURN TO NORMAL

Press MENU.

AUTO TIMER OFF
O. S. D. ON
B. E. S. T. ON
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF
POWER SAVE OFF
AV2 SELECT AV2
COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC

[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

MODE SET

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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.

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

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6

PR. 1 ARD
21 : 00

24. 12. 98

q6

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–1 : 23 : 45

REMAIN 1 : 00

SP

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4
5

1– Operation mode indicators
2– Cassette loaded mark
3– Tape speed SP/LP/EP (EP is for NTSC playback only)

(HR-J458E only)

4– Counter display
5– Tape remaining time indicator (Z pg. 18)
6– Current day/month/year
7– Clock display
8– Channel position number and station name/Aux. indicator

(L-1 or L-2)

EN 11

You can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is
turned off.

Power Save
Mode

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

MENU

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TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

1

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU.

2

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press %fi to place the
pointer next to "MODE

3

SET", then press OK or .

SELECT POWER SAVE
MODE

Press %fi to place the
pointer next to "POWER

4

SAVE", then press OK or
to set to "ON".

● "AUTO SP→LP TIMER"
appears only with the
HR-J458E.

%

MODE SET
AUTO CH SET
MANUAL CH SET
INITIAL SET

[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

%

AUTO TIMER OFF
O. S. D. ON
B. E. S. T. ON
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF
POWER SAVE ON
AV2 SELECT AV2
COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC

[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

MAIN MENU

MODE SET

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press MENU.

5

NOTES:

●

During Power Save, the display panel will be turned off.

●

The Just Clock function (Z pg. 42) does not work while the
Power Save mode is engaged.

●

While the recorder is in the Power Save mode, the picture
may be distorted momentarily when you turn on/off the
recorder.

●

Power Save does not work when ...
... the recorder is in the Timer mode.
... the recorder's power is turned off after timer- recording (or

Instant Timer Recording).

... the Auto Satellite Prog Recording mode is engaged

(Z pg. 28).

... "AV2 SELECT" is set to "DECODER" (Z pg. 31).

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Colour
System Set

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INFORMATION ON COLOUR SYSTEM

You can play back PAL, NTSC and MESECAM tapes, or record
PAL and SECAM* signals on this recorder. Follow the procedure
below to select the appropriate colour system.

* SECAM signals will be recorded as MESECAM on this recorder;

MESECAM is the designation for tapes with SECAM signals that have

been recorded on a MESECAM-compatible PAL video cassette

recorder.

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

1

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU.

2

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press %fi to place the
pointer next to "MODE

3

SET", then press OK or .

%

MAIN MENU

MODE SET
AUTO CH SET
MANUAL CH SET
INITIAL SET

3

MENU

OK

NOTES:

About NTSC Playback

●

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.)

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The counter and tape remaining time readings will be
incorrect.

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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.

[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT COLOUR SYSTEM
MODE

Press %fi to place the
pointer next to "COLOUR

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SYSTEM", then press OK

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or to select the
appropriate colour system.

a- PAL/NTSC: To record PAL signals, or play back a

b- MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or play back a

● "AUTO SP→LP TIMER" appears only with the HR-

J458E.

PAL or NTSC tape.

MESECAM tape.

AUTO TIMER OFF
O. S. D. ON
B. E. S. T. ON
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF
POWER SAVE OFF
AV2 SELECT AV2
COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC

[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press MENU.

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MODE SET

PLAYBACK

PLAY

STOP

STOP/EJECT

REW

FF

PLAY

Basic

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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

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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.

● 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.

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START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. “BEST” appears blinking in the recorder's
display panel during automatic tracking. (Z pg. 20)

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STOP PLAYBACK

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

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remove the cassette.

Usable cassettes

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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

REW

PLAY

PAUSE

FF

Playback
Features

TV PROG

PLAYBACK (cont.)

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.

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ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME
PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE.

OR

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Press or .

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

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REVIEW

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High-Speed Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED

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TV PROG

30 SEC

FF

PAUSE

Slow Motion

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION
PLAYBACK

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

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to still picture.

OR

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

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

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Variable-Speed Search

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED
SEARCH

During playback, press or .

● The more times you press, the faster the playback

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To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

picture moves.

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

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SEARCH

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

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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.

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

(HR-J458E only).

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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 on the remote to engage manual tracking.

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ADJUST TRACKING
MANUALLY

Press TV PROG + or – to adjust tracking.

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RETURN TO AUTOMATIC
TRACKING

Press on the remote to re-engage automatic
tracking.

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NOTE:

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

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 or (™ or £). “™ 1” or “£ 1” is
displayed on screen and search begins in the corre-

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sponding direction.

● To access index codes 2 through 9, press or

● When the specified index code is located, playback

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repeatedly until the correct index number is displayed.
Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current

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

begins automatically.

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Current position

AB C D E F

–2 –1 1 2 3

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£ 2

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Index number

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

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of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found,
playback begins automatically.

● The front display panel tells you how many programmes
have been timer-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.

NOTES:

●

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

●

The number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on
the front display panel after Auto Satellite Prog recording
(Z pg. 28).

Skip Search

SKIP OVER UNWANTED
SECTIONS

Press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times during playback. Each press
initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback.

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Normal playback resumes automatically.

NOTE:

To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press PLAY.

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.

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PLAY

PLAY

STOP

STOP

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Repeat Playback

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

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

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ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK

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

● The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks

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slowly.

● The tape plays 50 times automatically, and then
stops.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP at any time to stop playback.

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NOTE:

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

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