Jvc HRJ278 User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

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

INDEX 4 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 7

Basic Connections ................................7

INITIAL SETTINGS 8

Auto Set Up ..........................................8

Language ............................................11

PLAYBACK 12

Basic Playback ....................................12

Playback Features ............................... 13

RECORDING 16

Basic Recording ..................................16

Recording Features .............................17

B.E.S.T. Picture System .......................19

TIMER RECORDING 20

Express Timer Programming ................20

EDITING 24

Edit From A Camcorder ......................24

Edit To Or From Another Video

Recorder .............................................25

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 26

Mode Set ............................................26

Clock Set ............................................29

Tuner Set ............................................30

Video Channel Set ..............................34

TROUBLESHOOTING 35 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 38 LIST OF TERMS 39 SPECIFICATIONS Back Cover

LPT0570-001A

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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

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. 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 SECAMWest), 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.

IMPORTANT

Please read the various precautions on page 2 and 3 before installing or operating the recorder.

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.

PAL

● Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not possible with this model.

● HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

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”

The STANDBY/ON operating current on and off. “

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

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

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

1. DO NOT

... 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

(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

3. DO NOT

4. DO NOT

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

5. DO NOT

6. DO NOT

filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.

7. DO NOT

8. AVOID

place the recorder ...

block the recorder’s ventilation openings or holes.

place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control. place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.

expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT

place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches

“ shows electrical power standby and “!“ shows ON.

place any containers

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.

FRONT VIEW

INDEX

STANDBY/ON 1 Button 墌pg. 8

Cassette Loading Slot

Record 7 Button 墌pg. 16

Pau se 9 [PR] Button 墌pg. 13, 16

Rewind 3 [PR–] Button 墌pg. 12, 13, 16

REAR VIEW

Fast Forward 5 [PR+] Button 墌pg. 12, 13, 16

Play 4 Button 墌pg. 12

Stop/Eject

Infrared Beam Receiving Window

Front Display Panel 墌pg. 5

Button 墌pg. 12

Mains Power Cord 墌pg. 7

ANT. IN Connector 墌pg. 7

L-1 IN/OUT Connector 墌pg. 7, 24, 25

RF. OUT Connector 墌pg. 7

FRONT DISPLAY PANEL

Beginning End

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

“Timer” Indicator 墌pg. 21

Play Indicator

Record Indicator

Channel/Clock Display

To switch display, press – –:– –. Channel position is not displayed during playback.

Mode Display (L-1) VCR Indicator 墌pg. 17

When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 27), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen.

Operation mode indicators

Index MARK Indicator 墌pg. 16

Counter display 墌pg. 18

Tape remaining time indicator 墌pg. 18

Tape position indicator

The tape position indicator appears on the TV screen when you press

5 from the Stop mode

or perform an Index Search (

pg. 15). The position of

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“

q” in relation to “0”

(beginning) or “+” (end) shows you where you are on the tape.

3 or

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape used, the tape position indicator may not appear correctly.

Current day/month/year

Clock display

Channel position number/

Auxiliary input indicator (L-1) Timer warning display

A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timerrecording is to start in 5 minutes if you’re not in the Timer mode at that time.The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press

Cassette loaded mark

REMOTE CONTROL

INDEX (cont.)

TV Button 墌“Operating JVC TVs” below

TV/VCR Button 墌pg. 17 and “Operating JVC

TVs” below REVIEW Button 墌pg. 14

NUMBER Keys 墌pg. 16

VPS/PDC Button (Not functions with this

recorder.) Cancel & Button 墌pg. 22

0000 Button 墌pg. 18 STOP +/– Button 墌pg. 20

START +/– Button 墌pg. 20

PROG Button 墌pg. 20

Programme Check

Rewind 3 Button 墌pg. 12, 13

Record 7 Button 墌pg. 16

Stop 8 Button 墌pg. 12, 16

MENU Button 墌pg. 11

Button 墌pg. 8

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TV PR +/– Button 墌“Operating JVC TVs” below STANDBY/ON 1 Button 墌pg. 8

(TV Muting) Button 墌“Operating JVC

TVs” below Display – – : – – Button 墌pg. 18

DAILY Button 墌pg. 21

WEEKLY Button 墌pg. 21

AUX Button 墌pg. 24

(Timer) Button 墌pg. 21

DATE +/– Button 墌pg. 20

PR +/– Button 墌pg. 16

Auto Tracking p Button 墌pg. 14

30 SEC Button 墌pg. 15

Play 4 Button 墌pg. 12

Fast Forward 5 Button 墌pg. 12, 13

Pa us e 9 Button 墌pg. 13

OK Button 墌pg. 9

Button 墌pg. 13

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+/– Button 墌“Operating JVC TVs” below

Button 墌pg. 22

Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your JVC TV while holding down the TV button. (

This remote control transmits A code signals only; it is not applicable to B code signals.

“Operating JVC TVs” in the right column )

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How To Use

The remote control can operate most of your video recorder’s functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets. (

“Operating JVC TVs” below.)

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● Point the remote control toward the receiving window.

● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is

about 8 m.

Operating JVC TVs

To operate your TV, while holding down the TV button, press the corresponding button:

+/–

TV PR

STANDBY/ON

+/–

, ^ (TV Muting).

TV/VCR

NOTES:

● When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct directions as indicated under the battery cover.

● Depending on the type of JVC TV, some or all functions may not be operated using the remote control.

● If the remote control doesn’t work properly, remove its batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then try again.

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

Basic Connections

Aerial connector

Back of TV

It’s essential that your video recorder be properly connected.

THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

Check the contents.

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on the back cover.

Situate the recorder.

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

TV aerial 21-pin SCART connector

21-pin SCART cable (not provided)

Mains power cord

Back of recorder

Mains outlet

Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of interference. And if you are using a stereo TV, you will need an optional 21-pin SCART cable in order to enjoy stereo playback of video tapes.

RF cable

(provided)

cable

L-1 IN/OUT

Connect the 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 connectors . . .

A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV. B Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN connector on the

rear panel of the recorder.

C Connect the provided RF cable between the RF. OUT

connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s aerial connector.

AV Connection

● To connect to a TV with AV input connectors . . .

A Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF Connection”. B Connect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between the L-1

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

Connect the recorder to mains.

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

After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set Up” on page 8.

Auto Set Up

After the pressed for the first time to power on the recorder selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels automatically.

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

button on the recorder or remote control is

need to select your language.

, by simply

INITIAL SETTINGS

Before starting, make sure of the following:

● The connection is completed. (

● The recorder’s mains power cord should be connected to a

mains outlet.

● The TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV connection pg. 7) or UHF channel 36 (with RF connection

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pg. 7).

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Turn on the recorder.

Press 1 on the recorder or remote control. The Country Set display appears on the TV screen.

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pg. 7)

NOTE:

If you have connected your TV to the recorder with RF connection and the on-screen display appearing on UHF channel 36 looks distorted, perform “Video Channel Set” on page 34.

Select your country.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your country’s name.

(Example) DEUTSCHLAND is selected.

NOTES:

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

● If you have selected any other country name, go to step 4.

Select the language.

Press OK. The Language Set display appears on the TV screen. Press highlight bar (pointer) to the language of your choice.

(Example) DEUTSCH is selected.

Press OK. The Clock Set screen appears. Press set the time, then press OK or

. The “DATE” display

begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year.

● When you set the time, press and hold rt time by 30 minutes.

● When you set the date, press and hold date by 15 days.

Press OK.

to move the

Set the date and time.

Perform Auto Set Up.

to change the

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. You only need to set the clock. (

pg. 29)

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

● Video channel setting (for RF connection users)

● Tuner setting

● Clock setting

If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform tuner setting ( setting (

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pg. 30

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pg. 29

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pg. 30) and, if necessary, video channel

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pg. 34).

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pg. 34

NOTES:

● If there is a power cut, or if you press 1

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.

● If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds unnatural 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 (

pg. 32, “INFORMATION”).

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while Auto

“Auto” blinks on the front display panel; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control.

● If you are using the on-screen display, the AUTO SET screen will appear. As Auto Set Up progresses, the “ mark on the TV screen moves from left to right. When the Auto Set Up is completed, “SCAN COMPLETED” appears for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.

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Beginning End

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

IMPORTANT

Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. You can delete those stations with an unacceptable picture (

pg. 32, “Delete A Channel”).

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INFORMATION

Language for the on-screen display

Auto Set Up also selects the language automatically for the on-screen display depending on the Country setting you have made in step 2 on page 8 (unless you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE), as shown below.

SUOMI PORTUGAL DEUTSCHLAND POLSKA NORGE SVERIGE

If you want to change the language setting manually, see “Language” on page 11.

SUOMI DANMARK

]

ENGLISH ÖSTERREICH

]

DEUTSCH

]

POLSKI ITALIA

]

NORSK MAGYARORSZÁG]MAGYAR

]

SVENSKA ESPAÑA

]

ESKÁ REPUBLIKA

] ] ] ]

]

DANSK NEDERLAND DEUTSCH GREECE

CEc

TINA OTHER WESTERN EUROPE

ITALIANO OTHER EASTERN EUROPE]ENGLISH

CASTELLANO

NEDERLANDS

]

ENGLISH

]

ENGLISH

]

Language

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

This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 13 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically (墌pg. 10), you can change the language setting manually as required.

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “AUTO CH SET”, then press

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your country’s name, then press OK or

Access the Country Set screen.

Select your country.

Select the language.

Press highlight bar (pointer) to the language of your choice.

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

Press

to move the

Return to the normal screen.

Basic Playback

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

PLAYBACK

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 pointed toward the recorder.

● Don’t apply too much pressure when inserting.

● The recorder’s 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 the programme start point.

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press 3. To go forward, press

Start playback.

Press 4. “bESt” appears blinking in the recorder’s front display panel during automatic tracking. (

Stop playback.

Press 8 on the remote control or front panel. Then press

to remove the cassette.

pg. 19)

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on the recorder’s

Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette — TCL-2UX — when:

● Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.

● The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

● “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only

with “O.S.D.” set to “ON” (

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pg. 27).

Usable cassettes

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