JVC HR-J670EK, HR-J672EK, HR-J470EK, HR-J270EK User Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-J670EK HR-J672EK HR-J470EK HR-J270EK

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TV/VCR

AUDIO

DAILY/QTDN.

VPS/PDC

WEEKLY/HEBDO

AUX

0000

STOP

START

DATE

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The recorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of HR-J670/672EK.

INSTRUCTIONS

PAL

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

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

Some Do's And Don'ts ..................... 3

QUICK SET UP GUIDE 4

CHECK THE CONTENTS ..................4

INSTALLATION ................................5

AUTO SET UP ..................................6

PRESET DOWNLOAD ......................7

T-V LINK 9

T-V Link Functions ............................9

SATELLITE RECEIVER CONTROL 10

Satellite Receiver Control Setting ....10

BASIC OPERATIONS 12

Playback ......................................... 12

Recording .......................................14

VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming...16

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

ADVANCED OPERATIONS 22

Playback/Recording According

To Tape Characteristics ...................22

Looking For The Scene You Want ... 24 Selecting The Sound You Want

(HR-J670/672EK only) ..................... 25

Automatic Satellite Programme

Recording .......................................26

Playback Picture Adjustment .......... 28

Minimizing Picture Degradation

While Editing .................................. 29

Edit From A Camcorder................... 30

Edit To Or From Another Video

Recorder ......................................... 31

Other Functions .............................. 33

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 37

Connection To A Stereo System

(HR-J670/672EK only) ..................... 37

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 38

Clock Set ........................................38

VIDEO Plus+ Setup.........................39

Video Channel Set ..........................40

Tuner Set ......................................... 42

SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION 49

Questions And Answers ..................49

Troubleshooting ..............................50

Index ..............................................52

SPECIFICATIONS Back Cover

LPT0314-001B

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.

IMPORTANT

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Please read the various precautions on page 2 – 3 of this instruction manual before installing or operating the recorder.

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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.

IMPORTANT

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If

the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain a proper safety approved extension lead/adapter or consult your dealer.

In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If the fuse fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black Brown to L (Live) or Red

If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured Black. Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.

If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

CAUTION

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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Cassettes marked "VHS" (or "S-VHS") can be used with this video recorder. However, only VHS recordings can be made and played back.

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HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

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VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license 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.

Some Do's And Don'ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnec-

tions between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equip-

ment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is

damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is de-

signed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements

of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheat-

ing will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always

fit the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL...

— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the

case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than

sorry!

QUICK SET UP GUIDE

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this JVC Video Cassette Recorder. Please use this QUICK SET UP GUIDE to help you to set up your video cassette recorder.

CHECK THE CONTENTS

STEP

RF Cable

CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW

Video Cassette Recorder

VIDEO L –AUDIO– R

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TV/VCR

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30 SEC

"AA" Batteries (x 2)

Satellite Controller

(provided only for HR-J670/672EK)

Infrared Remote Control Unit

You are now ready to install your video recorder.

INSTALLATION

STEP

CONNECT VIDEO RECORDER TO TV

Place the recorder on a stable, flat surface.

Back of TV

21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)

Aerial connector

21-pin AV input connector (SCART)

Mains Power Cord

RF Cable (provided)

Make this 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 this cable in order to enjoy stereo playback of videotapes.

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L-2

ENTREE/DECODEUR

AV2

IN/DECODER

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L-1

ENTREE/SORTIE

AV1

IN/OUT

CONTROLEUR SAT

SORTIE

SAT CONTROL

OUT

AUDIO

TV Aerial Cable (not provided)

ENTREE ANT. IN

ANTENNE

SORTIE RF OUT

Back of Recorder

Mains outlet

RF CONNECTION

To connect to a TV with NO 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) . . .

1– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV. 2– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack on the rear

panel of the recorder.

AV CONNECTION

To connect to a TV with 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) . . .

1– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF CONNECTION”. 2– Connect an optional SCART cable between the AV1 (L-1)

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

3– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT jack on

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

ATTENTION

n Do NOT Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet until all connections are completed. n Do NOT press the button on the recorder or on the remote control to turn on the recorder's

power before you start the Auto Set Up procedure described on page 6.

AFTER YOU FINISH THIS STEP

Go to Step 3 – AUTO SET UP

QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.)

AUTO SET UP

STEP

The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock, VIDEO Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers and the video channel* automatically the first time the button on the recorder or on the remote is pressed to turn on the recorder after the mains power cord has been plugged into a mains outlet.

* Useful if you have connected the video recorder to

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

SET THE TUNER CHANNELS, CLOCK, GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS AND VIDEO CHANNEL*

Before performing the following procedure, make sure that:

n the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder. n the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet. n batteries have been installed in the remote control.

refer to page 8.

turned on and set to its AV mode, the AUTO SET screen will appear.

to a TV offering T-V Link via the AV connection (Z pg. 5) and the TV is turned on, the recorder automatically performs the Preset Download (Z pg. 7) even if you select "Auto" for Auto Set Up function.

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via the provided RF cable only (RF connection) —

the channel that is shown on the display panel is your Video Channel.

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to the Video Channel. — Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this.

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both the provided RF cable and a 21-pin SCART cable (AV connection) —

you do not need the video channel so you have to set the video channel to off. Press PR – until the display panel shows "_OUT Channel to off.

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to its AV mode. — Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this.

– –

" to set the Video

[MENU] : EXIT

Beginning End

AUTO SET

PLEASE WAIT

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pg. 5). Video

Press . If "Auto" appears on the display

panel, press OK or #. "Auto" blinks; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control until the display panel shows either the display as illustrated below in item 2 or "– – :– –". Auto Set Up usually takes about 4 – 12 minutes; the duration varies by area.

● If "– –:– –" appears on the display panel,

● With the AV connection (Z pg. 5), if the TV is

● When you have connected the video recorder

●

Go to item 3 .

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Go to item 3 .

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Press OK to finish Auto Set Up and refer to page 8 to check the results.

ATTENTION

Once you have performed Auto Set Up, all the stored stations, Guide Program numbers and the video channel remain in the recorder's memory and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again. If there is a power cut and the recorder's memory backup expires you only need to reset the clock. (Z pg. 38)

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

n Video Channel setting (for RF connection users) Z pg. 40 n Tuner setting Z pg. 42 n Clock setting Z pg. 38

If a new station begins broadcasting in your area, perform tuner setting (Z pg. 42) and, if necessary, video channel setting (Z pg. 40).

NOTES:

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

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Auto clock set function sets the clock automatically.

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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 the VIDEO Plus+ assigned Guide Program number for those stations according to the broadcast area.

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For RF connection users: The video recorder detects the

channels which are not occupied by local stations and selects one channel automatically for your Video Channel that is located in the middle of more than 5 vacant channels.

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If there is 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 press to turn the power back on in order to re-start Auto Set Up.

PRESET DOWNLOAD

SET THE TUNER CHANNELS BY DOWNLOADING FROM YOUR TV, CLOCK AND GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS

When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (Z pg. 5), you can set the recorder's tuner channels by downloading preset data from your TV instead of using the Auto Set Up function (Z pg. 6). After downloading is completed, the recorder sets the clock and VIDEO Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers automatically. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.

ATTENTION

You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.*

* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired 21-pin

SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.

Before performing the following procedure, make sure that:

n the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder and a 21-pin

SCART cable is connected between your TV and the recorder.

n the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet. n batteries have been installed in the remote control.

Press . If "Auto" appears on the display

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panel, Press press OK or #. Preset position on the display panel increases from "CH1"; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control until the display panel shows either the display as illustrated on page 8 or "– – :– –".

● If "– –:– –" appears on the display panel, refer to page 8.

● If you are using the on-screen display, the T-V LINK screen will appear. Then the GUIDE PROG SET screen will appear during Guide Program number set.

● If you press any button on the recorder or remote control while downloading is in progress, this process will be interrupted and you will need to start again. See NOTES below.

to select "CH – –" and

ﬁ

T-V LINK

PLEASE WAIT

[MENU] : EXIT

GUIDE PROG SET

PLEASE WAIT

Press to turn off the recorder. Press

and hold down STOP on the recorder until the display panel shows the display as illustrated on the right. Press PR – until the display panel shows "_OUT– –" to set the Video Channel to off.

Press OK to exit Video Channel Set mode.

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to its AV mode. — Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this.

[MENU] : EXIT

NOTES:

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In areas where no TV station transmits the PDC signal, the recorder cannot perform either auto clock set or auto Guide Program number set.

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If there is a power cut, or if you press or MENU while downloading or set up is in progress, it will be interrupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again from the beginning.

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Auto clock may not function properly depending on reception conditions.

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When you perform Preset Download, be sure to use fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.

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On this recorder, the characters available for station names (ID) are A–Z, 0–9, –, *, + and (space). The names of some downloaded stations may differ from those on your TV (Z pg. 46).

QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.)

Auto Set Up/Preset Download results appear on the display panel

When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been completed successfully the

correct current time will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in item after performing the item 1 on page 7.

on page 6 or

* You can check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly when you perform VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming

(Z pg. 16); if the correct preset position number is displayed in step 3, this confirms that the Guide Program number for the PlusCode number you enter in step 2 has been set correctly.

When auto channel set has been completed successfully but auto clock set has not, "(PR)1" will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in item item 1 on page 7.

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

on page 6 or after performing the

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

1 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 PR button(s).

● If station names (ID — Z pg. 47) 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 each time 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 preset positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 44 – 46.

Now you have finished the basic set up and can use your recorder for both playback and recording.

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

1 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 PR button(s).

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change preset positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 44 – 46.

2 Perform "Clock Set" on page 38.

Now you have finished the basic set up and can use your recorder for both playback and recording.

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

1 Make sure that the TV aerial cable is connected properly to the recorder (for RF connection), or that the 21-pin SCART cable

is connected properly between TV and the recorder (for AV connection). Turn off the recorder power once, then turn the recorder power back on again.

2 Perform "Auto Set Up" on page 6 or "Preset Download" on page 7.

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 VIDEO Plus+, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using VIDEO Plus+, be sure to check that the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record has been selected (Z pg. 16, "VIDEO Plus+ 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 which have an unacceptable picture Z "Delete A Channel" on page 45.

n If any of the above problems occur, refer to pages 44 – 46 to input station names (Z "Set Stations") or delete unnecessary

stations (Z "Delete A Channel"). You can also change station preset positions (Z "Change Station Preset Position").

n For RF connection users: In certain reception conditions, the Video Channel may not be set correctly and interference may

appear in the TV picture while the recorder's power is on. Set your Video Channel manually. Z pg. 40, "Video Channel Set".

If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line on 020 8208 7654

T-V LINK

T-V Link Functions

When you connect the recorder and your TV via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (Z pg. 5), the following functions are available. You can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.

* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,

SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fullywired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.

Direct Rec

You can start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV with simple operation. Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote control, or press RECORD on the recorder. Follow the procedure below to use this function.

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

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU

NexTView Link

You can download the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information from your TV for timer-programming on the recorder. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.

TV Auto Power On

You can turn on the TV and set it to video mode automatically whenever you play a tape. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.

VCR Auto Standby

You can use your TV's remote control to turn off the recorder. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.

SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

"MODE SET", then press OK or #.

SELECT DIRECT REC MODE

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

"DIRECT REC", then press OK or # to set to "ON".

RETURN TO NORMAL

MODE SET

AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET INITIAL SET

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[MENU] : EXIT

B. E. S. T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF O. S. D. ON

DIRECT REC ON

AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF POWER SAVE OFF NEXT PAGE

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

MAIN MENU

MODE SET

SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

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If "DIRECT REC" is set to "OFF", the RECORD button functions as described in "Recording" (Z pg. 14) .

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During the Direct Rec, "– –" appears on the display panel.

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When you perform T-V LINK functions, be sure to use a fullywired 21-pin SCART cable.

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Direct Rec is not possible with a scrambled broadcast.

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To record a scrambled broadcast, set "DIRECT REC" to "OFF" and follow the procedure described in "Recording" on page

14.

SATELLITE RECEIVER CONTROL

Installing Satellite Controller

Satellite Receiver Control Setting

The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Around 20 seconds before VIDEO Plus+ timer recording (Z pg. 16) or Express timer programming (Z pg. 18) starts, the recorder sets its input mode to "L-2" and automatically switches the satellite receiver’s channels using the Satellite Controller (provided only for HR-J670/672EK).

Satellite receiver

Your recorder

Transmitter

Satellite receiver

DECODER VCR TV

Satellite Controller

(suggested locations)

Satellite Controller

SITUATE SATELLITE CONTROLLER

Place the Satellite Controller so that the path between its transmitter and the satellite receiver’s remote sensor

is unobstructed.

ATTACH SATELLITE CONTROLLER

Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Satellite Controller.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Be sure to connect the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector to the satellite receiver’s 21-pin SCART connector.

NOTE:

When connecting your satellite receiver, refer to its instruction manual.

CONNECT SATELLITE CONTROLLER TO RECORDER

Connect the Satellite Controller to the SAT CONTROL connector on the rear panel.

Setting satellite receiver's brand and channel

After installation, set the satellite receiver’s brand and channel correctly; otherwise, the Satellite Controller cannot work correctly.

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

TURN ON SATELLITE RECEIVER

Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.

21-pin SCART cable

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

Back of Recorder

SAT CONTROL

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN ON RECORDER

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

“INITIAL SET”, then press OK or #.

[ [MENU] : EXIT

MAIN MENU

MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET

INITIAL SET

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NUMBER

SATELLITE TUNER BRAND CODE

JVC 73 AMSTRAD 60, 61, 62, 63, 92 CANAL SATELLITE 81 CANAL + 81 D-BOX 85 ECHOSTAR (VIA DIGITAL) 82 FINLUX 68 FORCE 89 GALAXIS 88 GRUNDIG 64, 65 HIRSCHMANN 64, 78 ITT NOKIA 68 JERROLD 75 KATHREIN 70, 71 LUXOR 68 MASCOM 93 MASPRO 70 NOKIA 87 PACE 65, 67, 74, 86, 92 PANASONIC 74 PHILIPS 66, 84 RFT 69 SAGEM 83 SALORA 68 SIEMENS 64 SKYMASTER 69 TPS 83 TRIAX 91 WISI 64

NOTES:

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The Satellite Controller may not work with all types of satellite receiver.

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For some satellite receivers, you need to set its channel input mode to 2-digit.

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If your satellite receiver has more than two channel mode, be sure to set to "All Channel Mode". For details, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver.

ACCESS SAT CONTROL SET SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

“SAT CONTROL SET”, then press OK or #.

CLOCK SET GUIDE PROG SET

SAT CONTROL SET

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∞

[MENU] : EXIT

ENTER SATELLITE RECEIVER’S BRAND

Press the appropriate

NUMBER keys to enter the

brand code from the list in the left column, then press OK.

● If the brand code you entered is invalid, the code field is reset. Enter the correct brand code again.

● If the recorder is in playback or recording, you cannot set the brand code.

SAT CONTROL SET

0–9

[

] =

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT SATELLITE RECEIVER’S CHANNEL

Press the appropriate

NUMBER keys to enter the

channel position on the satellite receiver, then press OK.

● You can select the channel position between 1 to 999.

● After pressing OK, the recorder enters the Test mode.

SAT CONTROL SET

SAT PROG : – – –

0–9

[

] =

[MENU] : EXIT

CHECK RESULT OF TEST

If the satellite receiver’s channel

number has been changed to the same channel as you set in step 6...

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “CHANGED TO ...”, then press OK or # to finish the Sat Control Set mode.

If the satellite receiver’s channel number has not been changed correctly...

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “NOT CHANGED”, then press OK or #. Then perform the procedure again from step 5.

SAT CONTROL SET

SAT PROG : 111

CHANGED TO 111

NOT CHANGED

[

] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

INITIAL SET

BRAND : – –

: TEST

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

PAUSE

REW

Playback

BASIC OPERATIONS

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.

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

PR+/–

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TV/VCR

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PAUSE

REW

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STOP

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

pointing towards 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.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. "BEST" appears blinking in the recorder's display panel during automatic tracking (Z pg. 22).

● Playback picture quality of LP recordings will not be as high as SP recordings.

STOP PLAYBACK

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

remove the cassette.

Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette — JVC TCL-2U — 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" (Z pg. 33.)

INFORMATION

When using the AV connection (Z pg. 5), initiating playback causes the VCR indicator to light and the TV to automatically enter AV mode. To return the TV to TV mode after playback is complete, press TV/VCR so that the VCR indicator turns off. * Depending on the type of TV used, TV/VCR button does

not always function as described above.

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. 33) 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.

1:23:45

REMAIN 2:35

Usable cassettes

+++

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

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

ATTENTION

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

●

the picture will be distorted.

●

noise bars will appear.

●

there will be loss of colour with a tape recorded in LP mode.

●

Please note that on models HR-J270EK the picture may be distorted in these modes.

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

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

ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE. Each time PAUSE is pressed the tape will advance one frame.

Press @ or #. Each time one of these buttons is pressed the tape will move one frame in the direction of the arrow.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Variable-Speed Search

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH

During playback, press @ 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.

High-Speed Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH

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

search.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTE:

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

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 @ or #. Release to return to still picture.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

STOP

RECORD

PAUSE

STOP/EJECT

PR+/–

PLAY

SP/LP

Recording

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

– –:– –

TV/VCR

8 0

65 9

PR+/–

NUMBER

12 4

BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

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 (See below).

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

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

Press PR +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the preset you wish to record.

SET TAPE SPEED

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

speed.

● Picture quality of LP recordings will not be as high as on SP recordings.

START RECORDING

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

B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and the first LP recording after inserting the cassette (Z pg. 22).

If "DIRECT REC" is set to "ON", the programme that appears on the TV screen will be recorded (Z pg. 9).

● You can not change the preset whilst recording is in progress. To change the preset, see step 5.

SP/LP

4,5

RECORD

PLAY

INFORMATION

When using the AV connection (Z pg. 5), you can switch between TV mode and AV mode by pressing TV/VCR. * Depending on the type of TV used, TV/VCR button does

not function as described above.

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.

PAUSE

PAUSE/RESUME RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

● During the Record Pause mode, you can change the

preset by pressing the PR +/– buttons or the NUMBER keys.

STOP RECORDING

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

cassette.

Accidental erasure prevention

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

Record safety tab

RECORD

0000

– –:– –

PR+/–

12 4

– –:– –

65 9

– –:– –

Record One Programme While Watching Another

SELECT PRESET TO WATCH

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

wish to view.

● The programme selected with the TV’s preset controls appears on the TV screen while the one selected with the recorder's PR buttons is recorded on the tape.

Elapsed Recording Time Indication

You can check the exact time of a recording.

SET COUNTER DISPLAY

Press – –:– – until a counter reading appears on the display panel.

RESET COUNTER

Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.

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

elapsed time as the tape runs.

Tape Remaining Time

DISPLAY REMAINING TIME

Press – –:– – until the time remaining on the tape appears.

● The display panel shows the tape remaining time with " " displayed.

● By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change the display to show the counter reading, preset position*, clock time or tape remaining time.

* Preset position is not displayed during playback.

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when the tape remaining time reading may not appear right away, or is not correct. "– –:– –" may sometimes appear, or the display may blink on occasion.

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

This easy method allows you to record for any length of time from 30 mins. to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts off the recorder 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.

WEEKLY

DAILY

VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming

Before performing VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming:

● Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set properly.

● 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).

– –:– –

8 0

65 9

SP/LP

3,6

NUMBER

1,6

PDC

STOP+/–

PROG

12 4

BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

With VIDEO Plus+, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognise.

ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ SCREEN

Press PROG.

VIDEO PLUS+

[0 – 9] = VIDEO PLUS+

+/–

[

] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING

[PROG] : EXIT

The front display panel looks like this:

ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER

Press the NUMBER keys to enter the PlusCode

number of the programme you wish to record.

● If you make a mistake, press and input the correct number.

The PlusCode number you enter appears on the front display panel:

The display panel shows only a 4-digit number.

ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ PROGRAM SCREEN

Press OK, and the VIDEO Plus+ Program screen

appears (if you’re just starting out, “P1” appears).

The display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing changes the display to the programme stop time, then the date and preset position.

VIDEO PLUS+

12345678

[0 – 9] = [ ] : DELETE [PROG] : EXIT

VIDEO PLUS+ 123456789

– P1 –

START STOP 21:00 = 22:00

SP VPS/PDC OFF

DATE TV PROG

25.12 1

: OK [0]:SAT

BBC 1

IMPORTANT

Make sure the preset position number you wish to record is displayed; if not, see "VIDEO Plus+ Setup" on page 39 and set the Guide Program number for that PlusCode number correctly.

● If the number you entered is invalid, "ERROR" appears on the screen and "Err" appears on the display panel. Press and input a valid PlusCode number.

● If the "GUIDE PROG SET" screen appears, see "ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number Set" on page 17.

SET TAPE SPEED

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

SET PDC MODE

Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF".

If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/

PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON.

If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/

PDC" is not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF.

Z "PDC Recording" in the column below.

● VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not

currently available in the U.K. and not possible with this recorder.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press PROG or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen

appears. If the timer programme is overlapped with another one that was already set, "PROGRAM OVERLAPPED" appears on screen and "Err" appears on the front display panel. (Z pg. 21)

● Repeat steps 1 – 6 for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE

Press ‰ (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically and ‰ appears on the display panel.

● To disengage the timer, press ‰ (TIMER) again.

NOTES:

●

To Change The Stop Time . . . . . . press STOP +/– after pressing OK in step 3. You can 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). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY" appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear.

●

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 and "FULL" appears on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (Z pg. 20).

●

It is not possible to timer-record a TV programme with a PlusCode number which starts with "0".

Satellite Receiver Users

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using VIDEO Plus+:

1 Perform "Satellite Receiver Control Setting" (Z pg. 10). 2 Perform steps 1 – 7. In step 3, the display panel shows

"L2" for the preset position. In step 5, you cannot set PDC to ON.

3 Leave the satellite receiver's power on.

ATTENTION

Regarding Guide Program Number Set

"GUIDE PROG SET" appears after performing step 3 if the Guide Program number for the PlusCode number you entered has not been set.

● If you want to set the Guide Program number for the satellite broadcast station, press the NUMBER key "0" to change "TV PROG" to "SAT". Press %ﬁ to input the preset position number on which your recorder or satellite receiver receives that station, then press OK or # to set the Guide Program Number. The VIDEO Plus+ Program screen appears.

GUIDE PROG SET

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

2 – –

] =

[

∞

[PROG] : EXIT

[0] : SAT

(Ex.) To timer-record a BBC2 programme with VIDEO Plus+. * If your recorder receives

BBC2 on the preset position 2, press OK or # after entering "2" using %ﬁ buttons.

Timer Warning

If you have programmed your recorder to timer-record a programme or a series of programmes, a warning appears on the screen to tell you that the recording is due to start in 5 minutes.

NOTES:

●

The warning only appears if you’re not in the Timer mode at the time.

●

If this recorder is being used as the player for tape dubbing, the warning screen will be recorded on the tape in the other video recorder.

The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press .

– WARNING– TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON

[ ]

PDC Recording

Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme Delivery Control) is a service designed to assure safe, accurate timer recording. With this system, special code signals are transmitted together with the audio/video signals. These code signals control your video recorder and have precedence over the advertised times which you may have preset into the timer. This means that your recorder will start and stop recording when the preset TV programmes actually start and end — even if the broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed from what has been advertised. PDC is currently available nationally on BBC1, BBC2, Ch.4 and Ch.5, except from a few small relay transmitters. Ch.3 operates a PDC service in some areas. All channels intend to offer this service in due course. Check your TV programme listing guide for latest information. If the channel you intend to record does not offer a PDC service your recorder will not start recording if PDC has been selected. Be sure to set PDC to "OFF" if PDC is not available on your selected channel (Z step 5 above).

NOTES:

●

PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver or a cable system is connected to AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER on your recorder.

●

PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector.

WEEKLY

DAILY

STOP+/–

DATE+/–

PDC

SP/LP

Express Timer

BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

If you don’t know the PlusCode number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder to timer-record the programme.

ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+

Programming

Before performing Express Timer Programming:

● Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set properly.

● 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).

– –:– –

8 0

65 9

PR+/–

2,3

1,9

START+/–

PROG

12 4

SCREEN

Press PROG.

ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN

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

appears.)

The front display panel looks like this:

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.

The front display panel looks like this:

– P1 –

START STOP

– –:– – = – –:– –

SP VPS/PDC OFF

DATE TV PROG

– –.– – – –

[+/–] = [PROG] : EXIT

START STOP

21:00 = – –:– –

SP VPS/PDC OFF

DATE TV PROG

– –.– – – –

[+/–] = [PROG] : EXIT

[0] : SAT

– P1 –

[0] : SAT

ENTER PROGRAMME STOP TIME

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

● Press and hold STOP +/– to move in 30-minute increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.

ENTER PROGRAMME DATE

Press DATE +/– to enter the date on which you wish to record. (The current date first appears on screen. The

date you enter will appear in its place.)

ENTER PRESET POSITION

Press PR +/– to enter the preset position corre-

sponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record.

START STOP

21:00 = 22:00

SP VPS/PDC OFF

DATE TV PROG

25.12 1

[+/–] = [PROG] : EXIT

SET TAPE SPEED

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

SET PDC MODE

Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF".

If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON.

If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/

PDC" is not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF.

Z "PDC Recording" in the right column.

● VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not

currently available in the U.K. and not possible with this recorder.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

After confirming all information is correct, press PROG or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the

screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears. If the timer programme is overlapped with another one that was already set, "PROGRAM OVERLAPPED" appears on screen and "Err" appears on the front display panel. (Z pg. 21)

● Repeat steps 1 – 9 for each additional programme.

– P1 –

BBC 1

[0] : SAT

Satellite Receiver Users

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer Programming:

1 Perform "Satellite Receiver Control Setting" (Z pg. 10). 2 Perform steps 1 – 10. In step 6, press the NUMBER key

"0" to change "TV PROG" to "SAT". The display panel shows "L2" for the preset position. Then press PR +/– to enter the preset position for the satellite broadcast. In step 8, you cannot set PDC to ON.

3 Leave the satellite receiver's power on.

PDC Recording

NOTES:

●

Set the start time (PDC time) exactly as advertised in the TV listing. A different time than advertised will result in no recording.

●

PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver or a cable system is connected to AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER on your recorder.

●

PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector.

ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE

Press ‰ (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically and ‰ appears on the display panel.

● To disengage the timer, press ‰ (TIMER) again.

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . anytime during steps 2 through 9, 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.

NOTE:

Timer Warning

If you have programmed your recorder to timer-record a programme or a series of programmes, a warning appears on the screen to tell you that the recording is due to start in 5 minutes.

NOTES:

●

The warning only appears if you’re not in the Timer mode at the time.

●

If this recorder is being used as the player for tape dubbing, the warning screen will be recorded on the tape in the other video recorder.

The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press .

– WARNING– TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON

[ ]

SP/LP

DATE+/–

STOP+/–

– –:– –

BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes

DISENGAGE TIMER MODE

Press ‰, then press .

PDC

START+/–

12 4

65 9

PR+/–

ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK SCREEN/DISPLAY

Press .

START STOP CH DATE

00 10 : 00 3 24 . 12

210

00 10 : 45 2 25 . 12

311

30 13 : 00 1 25 . 12

4 5 6 7 8

[

] : NEXT

ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN/ DISPLAY

Press again to check more information. Each time you press , the

next programme's information appears.

● The display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing OK changes the display to the programme stop time, then the date and the preset position.

START STOP

8:00 = 10:00

SP VPS/PDC OFF

DATE TV PROG

24.12 3

] : NEXT

[

– P1 –

ITV

NOTE:

You can also check the programmes on the display panel even if the recorder's power is off (unless the recorder is in the Power Save mode Z pg. 34) or the recorder is in the Timer mode; however, it is not possible to cancel or replace the programmes.

To cancel or replace a programme...

CANCEL OR REPLACE A PROGRAMME

Press to cancel a programme. To replace a programme, press the appropriate button: START+/–,

STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, SP/LP ( ), PDC.

● You can change "TV PROG" to "SAT" for the preset position by pressing the NUMBER key "0".

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN/ DISPLAY

Press as many times as necessary. If there are still some programmes to be recorded, go on to step 6.

RETURN TO TIMER MODE

Press ‰.

DATE+/–

STOP+/–

START+/–

12 4

– –:– –

65 9

PR+/–

When programmes overlap each other

If "PROGRAM OVERLAPPED" appears, you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made. The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programmes will start blinking.

START STOP CH DATE

00 10 : 00 3 24 . 12

210

00 10 : 45 2 25 . 12

PROGRAM OVERLAPPED

311

30 13 : 00 1 25 . 12 4 5 6 7 8

[

] : NEXT

EX. Programme 1 (you have just made) and

Programme 4 overlap each other.

START STOP CH DATE

00 10 : 00 3 24 . 12

210

00 10 : 45 2 25 . 12

311

30 13 : 00 1 25 . 12

00 10 : 00 92 DAILY 5 6 7 8

[

] =

∞

[PROG] : EXIT

PROG

SP/LP

CONFIRM OVERLAPPING PROGRAMMES

Overlapping programmes blink on the screen.

SELECT PROGRAMME TO MODIFY

Press %ﬁ, then press OK or #.

● You can only select one of the overlapping

programmes.

NOTE:

If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG to finish the timer programme setting. The programme with the lower programme number will be recorded and the other one will not be recorded correctly. Without doing anything for about 1 minutes, the recorder will finish the timer programming.

CANCEL OR CHANGE PROGRAMME SETTING

To cancel a programme,

press when the Program

screen you do not want is shown. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears.

To change a programme,

press the appropriate button: START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE +/–, PR +/–, SP/LP ( ) and/or PDC when the Program screen on which you want to make changes is shown, then press OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears.

START STOP

8:00 = 10:00

SP VPS/PDC OFF

DATE TV PROG

24.12 3

] : DELETE [+/–] =

[ [PROG] : EXIT

– P1 –

ITV

NOTE:

If the overlap is not yet solved or another overlap occurs with the timer programme setting made last after making correction on a programme, the conflicting programmes will be shown on the Program Check screen again. Repeat the above steps again until the overlap is solved.

PLAY

RECORD

PAUSE

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

B.E.S.T. Picture System

Playback/ Recording According To Tape Characteristics

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

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”.

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

"MODE SET", then press OK or #.

MODE SET

AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET INITIAL SET

] =

[

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

MAIN MENU

RECORD

12 4 7

PLAY

8 0

– –:– –

65 9

PAUSE

SELECT B.E.S.T. MODE

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

"B.E.S.T.", then press OK or # to set to "ON" or "OFF".

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

MODE SET

B. E. S. T. ON

PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF O. S. D. ON DIRECT REC ON AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF POWER SAVE OFF NEXT PAGE

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

Recording

START RECORDING

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

NOTES:

●

DURING B.E.S.T.

B.E.S.T. COMPLETE

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

The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated. It does not work during recording. The B.E.S.T. system does not work while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress (Z pg. 26). 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. Pressing the recorder's RECORD button while "BEST" is displayed does not start Instant Timer Recording (Z pg. 15).

Playback

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

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 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.

●

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 1 through 5 on page 22.

●

"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.

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 press 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 when you are ready 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 4 on page 22.

Looking For The Scene You Want

– –:– –

REVIEW

65 9

12 4 7

30 SEC

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

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.

£ 2

ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH

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

sponding direction.

● To access index codes 2 through 9, press @ or 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.

Current position

AB C D E F

–2 –1 1 2 3



Index number

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

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.

Normal playback resumes automatically.

NOTE:

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

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 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. 26).

Selecting The Sound You Want

(HR-J670/672EK only)

– –:– –

AUDIO

65 9

12 4

Receiving NICAM Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

Your recorder is equipped with a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM), making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.

When the recorder is tuned to a different station, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.

Type of Broadcast Being Received

Regular Monaural (none) NICAM Stereo ST NICAM NICAM Bilingual BIL. NICAM NICAM Monaural NICAM

● To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until "HI FI L R" appears on the screen.

● To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until "HI FI L " or "HI FI R" appears on the screen (as required).

● To listen to the Standard (regular monaural) audio while receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until "NORM" appears on the front display panel or on the screen.

NOTES:

●

The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi-Fi audio track, and the Standard audio programme on the normal audio track.

●

If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality.

●

Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a bilingual programme, refer to "Soundtrack Selection" (See below).

●

"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not appear (Z pg. 33).

On-screen Display

Soundtrack Selection

Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.

During Playback

Pressing AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows:

TRACK

On-Screen Display

L R

HI FI

NORM For audio-dubbed tapes

HI FI

NORM

For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

For audio-dubbed tapes

USE

NOTES:

●

"HIFI L mode, Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the normal audio track is played back automatically for tapes with only normal audio.

●

For instructions on recording NICAM stereo and bilingual programmes, see above.

●

Bilingual programmes are not currently broadcast in the U.K.

●

"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not appear (Z pg. 33).

R" should normally be selected. In this

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

This facility allows you to record automatically a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder's AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector and programme the timer on the satellite receiver; the recorder starts recording when the signals input from the satellite receiver to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, and when there is no input signals the recorder stops recording and the power shuts off.

Satellite Receiver Unit

DECODER VCR TV

Outdoor Unit

Satellite Cable

Aerial

21-pin AV input connector (SCART)

TV Aerial cable

ANT. IN

RF OUT

Back of TV

EXT.2 EXT.1

Aerial connector

Mains outlet

AUDIO

SORTIE

ENTREE

ANT. IN

OUT

ANTENNE

SORTIE RF OUT

)

L-2

ENTREE/DECODEUR

AV2

IN/DECODER

(

)(

L-1

ENTREE/SORTIE

AV1

IN/OUT

CONTROLEUR SAT

SAT CONTROL

Back of Recorder

IMPORTANT

When you set "L-2 SELECT" to "SAT" (Z pg. 32), it is possible to view a satellite broadcast with the TV set to its AV mode even if the recorder is turned off. When the recorder is in Stop mode or recording, press TV/VCR on the remote control to turn off the VCR indicator on the display panel.

● If you turn on the recorder when the satellite receiver's power is off, nothing appears on the TV screen. In this case, turn on the satellite receiver, or set the TV to its TV mode, or press TV/VCR on the remote control to set the recorder to the video mode.

NOTE:

Refer to the instructions supplied with your satellite receiver.

Before performing the following steps:

SAT

● Make sure the satellite receiver is connected to the recorder's AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. (Z pg. 26)

● Programme the timer on the satellite receiver.

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.

SP/LP

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

SAT‰ indicator

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or #.

ATTENTION

● Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the satellite receiver's power is turned on.

● If you have connected another appliance other than a satellite receiver to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, be sure not to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the connected appliance's power is turned on.

● Auto Satellite Prog recording and timer-recording cannot be done at the same time.

● When you press and hold the recorder's SAT‰ button to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, if the SAT‰ indicator does not light but instead blinks quickly even though your satellite receiver's power is off, Auto Satellite Prog Recording will not work properly with that satellite receiver*. If this is the case, perform "Express Timer Programming" (Z pg. 18) to timer-record a satellite programme.

* Some satellite receivers output signals even if the power is off.

Auto Satellite Prog Recording is not possible with those satellite receivers.

NOTES:

●

Auto Satellite Prog recording is possible with the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector only.

●

When the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode is engaged or the recorder's power is turned off after Auto Satellite Prog recording is finished, the recorder will not enter the Timer mode even though "AUTO TIMER" is set to "ON".

●

After Auto Satellite Prog recording, the number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on the front display panel for the Instant ReView function (Z pg. 24).

●

For timer programming of the satellite receiver, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver.

●

Auto Satellite Prog recording is not possible if your satellite receiver does not have a timer.

●

The SAT ‰ indicator blinks while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress.

●

Pressing the recorder's button while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress turns off the recorder's power and disengages the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.

●

If there is more than one satellite programme you wish to record with Auto Satellite Prog Recording, it is not possible to set a different tape speed for each; the tape speed selected in step 4 will apply to all the programmes for Auto Satellite Prog recording.

●

The B.E.S.T. system (Z pg. 22) does not work while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress.

●

Just Clock (Z pg. 38) does not work when the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode is engaged.

●

Depending on the type of satellite receiver, the recorder may not record a short portion at the beginning of the programme or may record slightly longer than the actual length of the programme.

●

If you engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode when the satellite receiver's power is on, the recorder will not start Auto Satellite Prog recording even though the SAT ‰ indicator blinks. When the satellite receiver shuts off once and is turned back on again, the recorder starts recording.

●

You can also record a programme from your cable system in the same way if the system has a timer and is connected to the recorder's AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.

SELECT L-2 SELECT MODE

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "L-2 SELECT", by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or # to set to "SAT" or "L-2".

Then press MENU.

MODE SET

B. E. S. T. ON

PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF O. S. D. ON DIRECT REC ON AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF POWER SAVE OFF NEXT PAGE

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

L-2 SELECT SAT

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

SET TAPE SPEED

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

ENGAGE AUTO SATELLITE PROG REC MODE

Press and hold SAT‰ for about 2 seconds. The SAT‰ indicator lights up and the recorder turns off automati-

cally.

● To disengage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, press SAT‰. The SAT‰ indicator goes off.

● If the recorder's power is off, it is not possible to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.

Playback Picture Adjustment

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Manual Tracking

Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. For most tapes this will automatically adjust the tracking to suit the particular tape you are playing. In some circumstances it may be necessary to make manual tracking adjustments. This is usually only associated with old or worn tapes or recordings made on old or worn recorders. If the automatic tracking control fails to operate correctly you will see noise bars across the picture as shown on the left below. To correct this you can override the automatic control and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the PR buttons.

PR+/–

12 4

– –:– –

65 9

PR+/–

OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING

Press on the remote to engage manual tracking.

ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY

Press PR + or – to adjust tracking.

RETURN TO AUTOMATIC TRACKING

Press on the remote to re-engage automatic tracking.

NOTE:

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

Minimizing

Picture Control

This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO."

Picture Degradation While Editing

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

– –:– –

8 0

65 9

12 4

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Move the highlighted bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or #.

SELECT PICTURE CONTROL SET MODE

Move the highlighted bar (pointer) to "PICTURE

CONTROL" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or # to select the desired mode. AUTO: Provides

optimised picture benefits of B.E.S.T. Picture System. Normally select "AUTO".

EDIT: Minimizes picture degradation during editing

(recording and playback).

SOFT: Reduces image coarseness when viewing

overplayed tapes containing a lot of noise.

SHARP: Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing

images with lots of flat, same-coloured surfaces such as cartoons.

B. E. S. T. ON

PICTURE CONTROL AUTO

AUTO TIMER OFF O. S. D. ON DIRECT REC ON AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF POWER SAVE OFF NEXT PAGE

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

MODE SET

NOTES:

●

When you select "EDIT", "SOFT" or "SHARP", the selected mode will not change until you select again.

●

When you select "EDIT" to dub tapes, be sure to select "AUTO" after you finish dubbing the tapes.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

●

When "B.E.S.T." is "OFF", "PICTURE CONTROL" switches automatically from "AUTO" to "NORM".

●

Select "EDIT" when you are dubbing tapes. Refer to page 30 or 31.

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

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

Edit From A Camcorder

– –:– –

8 0

65 9

12 4

AUX

NOTES:

●

All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

●

You can also use another video recorder as the player instead of a camcorder.

●

When you select "EDIT" to dub tapes in step 3, be sure to select "AUTO" (or "NORM" when "B.E.S.T." is set to "OFF") after you finish dubbing the tapes.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

With HR-J670/672EK, connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front

panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors.

● When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your recorder.

With HR-J470/270EK, connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s rear panel AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER or AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector via an optional cable adapter.

SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE

With HR-J670/672EK, press AUX and/or PR so that "F-1" appears in place of a preset position number.

With HR-J470/270EK, press AUX and/or PR to select

"L-1" for the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector, or "L-2" for the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, depending on the connector being used.

SET EDIT MODE

See "Picture Control" on page 29.

START CAMCORDER

Engage its Play mode.

START RECORDER

Engage its Record mode.

Recorder (HR-J670/672EK)

VIDEO input

Camcorder

Player

AUDIO input

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

Audio/Video Cable (not provided)

Recorder (HR-J470/270EK)

VIDEO OUT

Camcorder

AUDIO OUT

Player

Cable adapter (not provided)

Audio/Video Cable (not provided)

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

Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder

– –:– –

8 0

65 9

12 4 7

AUX

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated below.

When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source Player . . .

. . . connect its AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to the recording deck.

When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording Deck . . .

. . . . connect its AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER or AV1 (L-1)

IN/OUT connector to the source player.

SET RECORDING DECK’S INPUT MODE

Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press AUX and/or PR to select “L-1” for the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector,

or “L-2” for the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, depending on the connector being used.

● When using the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, set "L-2 SELECT" to the appropriate mode. (Z pg. 32)

SET EDIT MODE

See "Picture Control" on page 29.

START SOURCE PLAYER

Engage its Play mode.

NOTES:

●

All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

●

When you select "EDIT" to dub tapes in step 3, be sure to select "AUTO" (or "NORM" when "B.E.S.T." is set to "OFF") after you finish dubbing the tapes.

●

When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting (Z pg. 33).

TV Receiver

VIDEO CHANNEL or AV mode

RF Cable (provided)

Player

21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)

Another recorder

Your recorder

START RECORDING DECK

Engage its Record mode.

Recorder Your recorder

21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)

Another recorder

RF Cable (provided)

TV Receiver

VIDEO CHANNEL or AV mode

Recorder

Player

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

L-2 SELECT Setting

Set "L-2 SELECT" to the appropriate mode depending on the type of unit connected to the rear panel AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector of this recorder.

1 Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen. 2 Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or 3 Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "L-2 SELECT". 4 Press OK or

a–L-2 : To use this recorder as the recording deck with the player connected to the

b–DECODER : To use a decoder connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. c–SAT : To view a satellite programme with the TV set while the recorder is turned

5 Press MENU to return to normal screen.

● If you have a satellite receiver or a decoder connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, be sure to set "L-2 SELECT" back to appropriate mode after editing.

● If you're not connecting a satellite receiver or a decoder to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, leave "L-2 SELECT" set to "L-2".

● The default setting is "L-2"; if the recorder's memory backup has expired due to a power cut or because the AC was removed from the recorder, "L-2" will be automatically selected when the power is restored to the recorder. If you are using a satellite receiver or a decoder, be sure to set "L-2 SELECT" back to appropriate mode.

● When "L-2 SELECT" is set to "SAT", "SAT" appears on screen or display panel instead of "L-2" or "L2".

to select "L-2", "DECODER" or "SAT".

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, or to use the satellite receiver connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.

off. (Z pg. 26)

MODE SET

B. E. S. T. ON

PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF O. S. D. ON DIRECT REC ON AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF POWER SAVE OFF NEXT PAGE

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

L-2 SELECT L-2

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

Other

On-Screen Display

You can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.

Functions

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

– –:– –

8 0

65 9

12 4 7

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or #.

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 4. If you don’t want the displays to appear, press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "O.S.D." and press OK or # to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF”.

B. E. S. T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF

O. S. D. ON

DIRECT REC ON AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF POWER SAVE OFF NEXT PAGE

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL

Press MENU.

MODE SET

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 sometimes 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– Tape speed SP/LP/EP (EP is for NTSC playback only) 3– NTSC playback display (Z pg. 36) 4– Tape direction 5– Counter display 6– Tape remaining time indicator (Z pg. 15) 7– Audio mode display (Z pg. 25) 8– Tape position indicator (Z pg. 12) 9– Type of Broadcast (Z pg. 25) 10– Current day/month/year 11– Clock display 12– Channel position number and station name/Aux. indicator

(L-1, L-2, SAT* or F-1**)

* When "L-2 SELECT" is set to "SAT" (Z pg. 32), "SAT"

appears instead of "L-2".

** F-1 is for HR-J670/672EK only.

13– Timer warning display (Z pg. 17, 19) 14– Cassette loaded mark

11 10

[

]

2 3

4 5 6

PR. 12 ABCD 21 : 00 NTSC=PAL

24. 12. 99 – WARNING– TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON

9 8

HI FI –1 : 23 : 45

NORM REMAIN 1 : 00

– –:– –

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Power Save Mode

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

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

REW

12 4

65 9

PLAY

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

"MODE SET", then press OK or #.

SELECT POWER SAVE MODE

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

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

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

MODE SET

AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET INITIAL SET

[

] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

B. E. S. T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF O. S. D. ON DIRECT REC ON AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF

POWER SAVE ON

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

MAIN MENU

MODE SET

NOTES:

●

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

●

The Just Clock function (Z pg. 38) 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. 26).

... "L-2 SELECT" is set to "DECODER" or "SAT" (Z pg. 32).

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.

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

"MODE SET", then press OK or #.

SELECT MODE

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

"AUTO TIMER", then press OK or # to select either "ON" or "OFF".

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

MAIN MENU

MODE SET

AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET INITIAL SET

[

] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

MODE SET

B. E. S. T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO

AUTO TIMER ON

O. S. D. ON DIRECT REC ON AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF POWER SAVE OFF NEXT PAGE

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

Auto SP→LP Timer

If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire programme, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording.

For Example . . .

Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180minute tape

Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes

SP mode LP mode

Total 210 minutes

Make sure you set "AUTO SP→LP TIMER" to "ON" at the Mode Set screen before the timer-recording starts.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or #.

SELECT MODE

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

"AUTO SP→LP TIMER", then press OK or # to select "ON".

MODE SET

B. E. S. T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF O. S. D. ON DIRECT REC ON

AUTO SP=LP TIMER ON

POWER SAVE OFF NEXT PAGE

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

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).

Next Function Memory

The Next Function Memory "tells" the recorder what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind . . . . . . press REW, then press PLAY within 2 seconds. b– For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . . . . . press REW, then press within 2 seconds. c– For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind . . . . . . press REW, then press (TIMER) within 2 seconds.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

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 or with some tapes

of shorter lengths.

●

If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or more

programmes, the second programme and those thereafter may

not fit on the tape if you set "AUTO SP→LP TIMER" to "ON". In

this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then set the tape

speed manually during timer programming.

●

In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this

feature may leave a short non-recorded section at the end of

the tape.

●

There may be some picture noise and sound disturbance at

the point on the tape where the recorder switches from SP to

LP mode.

●

If you perform timer recording with both PDC and the Auto

SP→LP Timer activated, and the programme goes beyond its

originally scheduled length, there may be times when the

programme cannot be recorded in its entirety.

PLAY

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Repeat Playback

Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 100 times repeatedly.

– –:– –

REW

12 4

STOP

8 0

65 9

PAUSE

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 100 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.

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.

● "NTSC→PAL" appears on the screen for about 5

seconds.

● 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.

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Connection To A Stereo

System

(HR-J670/672EK only)

These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo.

FM Tuner

CD Player

Stereo Amplifier

AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

Audio Cable (not provided)

Speaker Speaker

Television

Back of Recorder

Mains outlet

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

terminals on your stereo system's receiver or amplifier.

NOTES:

●

When connecting your recorder's audio output connectors to a stereo amplifier, make sure you connect L and R correctly.

●

If you can receive NICAM TV broadcasts in your area, this recorder can record them independently of the TV set and play them back through the connected stereo system.

●

When listening to sound through the connected stereo system, turn the TV's volume down completely.

)

L-2

ENTREE/DECODEUR

AV2

IN/DECODER

(

)(

L-1

ENTREE/SORTIE

AV1

IN/OUT

CONTROLEUR SAT

SAT CONTROL

AUDIO

SORTIE

ENTREE

ANT. IN

OUT

ANTENNE

SORTIE RF OUT

AUDIO OUT

CAUTIONS:

● This recorder has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with regards to its Hi-Fi audio capability. It is recommended that you check the maximum level if you are going to listen to the Hi-Fi audio signals through a stereo amplifier. A sudden surge in the input level to the speakers may damage them.

● Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to prevent television interference. If both are of the non-shielded type, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as this can adversely affect the video playback picture.

Clock Set

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

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

IMPORTANT

If you performed Auto Set Up (Z pg. 6), Preset Download (Z pg. 7) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 42), without ever having set the clock previously, the recorder's built-in clock is also set automatically. Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by

Auto Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set.

— the recorder's memory backup has expired.

— you want to change Just Clock setting (Z "Just Clock" in

the left column).

– –:– –

8 0

65 9

12 4 7

Just Clock

The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. The Just Clock option can be set "ON" or "OFF" at the Clock Set screen (the default setting is "ON"). Press OK until the Just Clock setting begins blinking, then press %ﬁ to change the setting.

IMPORTANT: If you turn the Just Clock function off, the accuracy of your recorder’s built-in clock may be impaired, which could adversely affect timer recording.

NOTES:

●

Just Clock (when set to "ON") adjusts the recorder's built-in clock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00.

●

Just Clock is not effective when . . . – the recorder’s power is on. – the recorder is in the Timer mode. – a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the

built-in clock’s time and the actual time.

– the recorder is in the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode

(Z pg. 26)

– "L-2 SELECT" is set to "SAT" or "DECODER". (Z pg. 32)

●

If Just Clock is set to "ON", the recorder’s clock is automatically adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time.

●

Just Clock may not function properly in poor reception conditions.

TURN THE RECORDER ON

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "INITIAL SET" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or #.

ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "CLOCK SET" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or #. The Clock Set screen appears.

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

GUIDE PROG SET SAT CONTROL SET

[

] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

TIME DATE YEAR 0: 00 01 . 01 99

JUST CLOCK: ON

TV PR. : 1

[

] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

SET DATE AND TIME

Press %ﬁ to 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 %ﬁ to change the time by 30 minutes.

● When you set the date, press and hold %ﬁ to change the date by 15 days.

SET JUST CLOCK

The default setting is “ON”. Set as desired by pressing

%ﬁ, then press OK or #.

● For the Just clock function, Z "Just Clock" on the left.

● If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as

you won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments.

SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE PRESET

The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and adjustment data from preset position 1. Press %ﬁ to set the preset position to the number representing the

station transmitting clock setting data (BBC1, BBC2, etc.), then press OK or #.

START CLOCK OPERATION

Press MENU.

CLOCK SET

VIDEO Plus+ Setup

IMPORTANT

Normally, Auto Set Up (Z pg. 6), Preset Download (Z pg. 7) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 42) sets the Guide Program Numbers automatically. You need to set the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases.

●

When timer-programming with VIDEO Plus+, the preset position, where the station you wish to record is received on your recorder, is not selected or when you add a channel after Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set has taken place.

— Set the Guide Program Number for that station manually.

●

When you wish to timer-record a satellite programme with VIDEO Plus+.

— Set the Guide Program Numbers for all satellite broadcasts received on your satellite receiver.

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

Guide Program Number Set

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

Press "INITIAL SET", then press OK or #.

to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

ﬁ

ACCESS GUIDE PROG SET SCREEN

Press PROG SET", then press OK or #.

to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "GUIDE

ﬁ

ENTER GUIDE PROG NUMBER

Press Guide Program number for

the desired station as shown in the TV listings. Then press OK or #.

to enter the

ﬁ

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

GUIDE PROG SET

ENTER RECEIVING PRESET POSITION NUMBER

Press the NUMBER key "0" to select "TV PROG" or

"SAT". Then press input the number of the preset position on which the Guide Program number's broadcast is received by the recorder or the satellite receiver. Then press OK or #.

● To timer-record a satellite programme with VIDEO Plus+, you need to install the Satellite Controller (provided only for HR-J670/672EK) and perform the procedure described in "Satellite Receiver Control Setting" (Z pg. 10).

● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

ﬁ

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

[

] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

(Ex.) If CH4 is received on

preset position 4.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

GUIDE PROG SET

CH4

[0] : SAT

] =

[

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

(Ex.) When inputting the

Guide Program number 4 for CH4.

[0] : SAT

Guide Program Number

"Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number" refers to the assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for VIDEO Plus+ timer recording. The Guide Program numbers can be found in most TV listings.

STOP

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.

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if — — Video Channel Set has not been done correctly by the

Auto Set Up function (Z pg. 6).

— interference appears in the TV picture after you have

moved to a different area or a new station has started broadcasting in your area.

— you change the connection between your recorder and

TV from RF connection to AV connection, or vice versa.

●

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

●

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via the provided RF cable only (RF connection), you have to set the correct video channel — Go to "With RF Connection" on page 41.

With AV Connection

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Before performing the following procedure, make sure that:

n the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet. n the video recorder is turned off and there is no cassette

inserted in the recorder.

n batteries have been installed in the remote control.

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Press and hold down STOP on the recorder until the display panel shows the following.

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Press PR – until the display panel shows "–OUT

● Now the video channel is set to off.

EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Press OK.

– –

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to its AV mode. Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this.

With RF Connection

STOP

Before performing the following procedure, make sure that:

n the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet. n the video recorder is turned off and there is no cassette

inserted in the recorder.

n the connected TV is turned on. n batteries have been installed in the remote control.

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Press and hold down STOP on the recorder until the display panel shows the following.

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– –:– –

65 9

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Press PR+ or – to set the video recorder to a vacant channel between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by

any local station in your area. Refer to list on page 48 for details of broadcast stations in your area.

(Ex.) If channel 36 is available in your area

Then set your TV to UHF channel 36. (Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this.)

● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen as shown in the illustration at bottom left, go to step 3.

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

IMPORTANT

●

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 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer.

TEST SIGNAL

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

EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Press OK.

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

Tuner Set

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

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set

Up function (Z pg. 6) or Preset Download (Z pg. 7).

— 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 preset positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area to call them up by using the PR buttons without going through any vacant channel.

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65 9

Auto Channel Set

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "AUTO CH

SET" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or #.

● When you have connected the video recorder to a TV offering T-V Link via the AV connection (Z pg. 5) and the TV is turned on, the recorder automatically performs the Preset Download (Z pg. 7) even if you select "AUTO CH SET".

● The Auto Set screen appears, and remains on screen while the recorder searches for receivable stations. As Auto Channel Set progresses, the " " mark on the screen moves from left to right. Wait until the screen as shown in step 4 appears.

● Auto Channel Set usually takes about 4 – 12 minutes; the duration varies by area.

[ [MENU] : EXIT

[MENU] : EXIT

Beginning

MODE SET

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET INITIAL SET

] =

∞

AUTO SET

PLEASE WAIT

MAIN MENU

+++

End

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VIEW CONFIRMATION SCREEN

After "SCAN COMPLETED" is displayed on the screen

for about 5 seconds, a Confirmation screen looking like the one on the right appears. The stations your recorder located appear on a Confirmation screen — preset positions (PR), channels (CH) and station names (ID – Z pg. 47). The blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the station which is blinking appear alternately for 8 seconds each. To view the next page, use the remote control.

● The Guide Program numbers will also be set automatically during Auto channel Set.

PR CH ID PR CH ID

01 26 BBC1 08 ––––

02 33 BBC2 09 –––– 03 23 ITV 10 –––– 04 30 CH4 11 –––– 05 37 CH5 12 –––– 06 –––– 13 –––– 07 –––– 14 ––––

[

∞

: EDIT

= = [X] : DELETE

[MENU] : EXIT

@ #

ﬁ

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

● Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add

preset positions, enter station names and perform other operations. Refer to pages 44 – 48 for the procedures.

● Depending on reception conditions, the stations may, on occasion, not be stored in order, and the station names may not be stored correctly.

]

button on the

IMPORTANT

● 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 VIDEO Plus+, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using VIDEO Plus+, be sure to check that the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record has been selected (Z pg. 16, "VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming").

● 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 which have an unacceptable picture Z "Delete A Channel" on page 45.

NOTES:

●

Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel Set. If you wish to perform it manually, refer to page 45.

●

If, for any reason, you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED

-NO SIGNAL-" appears on the screen in step 4. When this happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set will take place again.

– –:– –

8 0

65 9

NUMBER

12 4

Storing Channels Manually

To store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (Z pg. 6), Preset Download (Z pg. 7) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 42).

ACCESS MAIN MENU

Press MENU.

ACCESS CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or #. The Confir-

mation screen appears.

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

SELECT BAND

Press band between CH (regular)

and CC (cable), then press #.

INPUT CHANNEL

Press the NUMBER keys to input the channel number

you want to store.

● To input the registered

● For fine tuning

● When "L-2 SELECT" is set to "L-2" or "SAT", the

ENTER NEW CHANNEL INFORMATION

Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 3 through 6 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

● To change positions, see "Change Station Preset

● If you wish to set station names other than the ones

to change the

ﬁ

PR CH ID FINE DECODER

06 CH01

– –␣ – –

+/– OFF

[

] : SELECT

∞

[

] : CURSOR +=

∞

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

The blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the selected channel appear alternately for 8 seconds each.

PR CH ID FINE DECODER

06 CH21

– –␣ – –

+/– OFF

station name (ID – Z pg. 47), press # until "– – –␣ –" (ID setting) begins blinking, then press %ﬁ.

adjustment, press until "+/–" begins blinking, then press %ﬁ. While tuning, "+" or "–" appears.

"DECODER" setting cannot be changed (Z pg. 32).

Position" (Z pg. 45).

registered in your recorder, Z "Set Stations (B)" on page 46.

[

] : SELECT

∞

[

] : CURSOR +=

∞

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

The blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the selected channel appear alternately for 8 seconds each.

SELECT POSITION

Press open position in which

you want to store a channel begins blinking, then press OK. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.

ﬁ

@ #

until an

(Ex.) To store in position 6.

PR CH ID PR CH ID 01 26 BBC1 08 –––– 02 33 BBC2 09 –––– 03 23 ITV 10 –––– 04 30 CH4 11 –––– 05 37 CH5 12 ––––

06 –––– 13 ––––

07 –––– 14 ––––

[

]

∞

: EDIT

= = [X] : DELETE

[MENU] : EXIT

The blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the selected channel appear alternately for 8 seconds each.

ATTENTION

Guide Program numbers are not set when channels are stored manually. If an attempt is made at timer programming with VIDEO Plus+ in this state, the “GUIDE PROG SET” screen appears; set the Guide Program numbers on this screen. Z “ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number Set” on page 17. Or perform “Guide Program Number Set” (Z pg. 39).

Delete A Channel

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 44 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

SELECT ITEM

Press %ﬁ blinking.

@ #

until the item you want to delete begins

DELETE CHANNEL

Press .

● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves

up one line.

● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

When Receiving A Scrambled Broadcast

SELECT DECODER MODE

Set "L-2 SELECT" to "DECODER" (Z pg. 32).

Change Station Preset Position

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 44 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

SELECT ITEM

Press %ﬁ blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and

its channel (CH) number begin blinking.

SELECT NEW POSITION

Press %ﬁ position, then press OK.

Example: If you moved the station in position 4 to

PR CH ID PR CH ID 01 26 BBC1 08 –––– 02 23 ITV 09 –––– 03 30 CH4 10 ––––

04 33 BBC2 11 ––––

05 37 CH5 12 –––– 06 –––– 13 –––– 07 –––– 14 ––––

● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

@ #

until the item you want to move begins

@ #

to move the station to the new preset

position 2, the stations originally in positions 2 and 3 each move down one space.

PR CH ID PR CH ID 01 26 BBC1 08 ––––

02 33 BBC2 09 ––––

03 23 ITV 10 –––– 04 30 CH4 11 –––– 05 37 CH5 12 –––– 06 –––– 13 ––––

[

] : MOVE

∞

: MANUAL CH SET

[MENU] : EXIT

07 –––– 14 ––––

[

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

] : MOVE =

ACCESS CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channel Manually" on page 44.

SELECT POSITION

Press ing scrambled programmes, then press OK twice.

@ #

to select the channel position broadcast-

ﬁ

CHANGE DECODER SETTING

Press # until "OFF" (decoder setting) begins blinking, and set it to "ON" by pressing

ﬁ

RETURN TO CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press OK.

● Repeat steps 3 through 5 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTE:

Scrambled programmes are not currently broadcast in the U.K.

Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 44 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE

Press %ﬁ blinking.

@ #

until the channel you want to tune begins

ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.

PERFORM TUNING

Press # until "+/–" begins blinking, then press %ﬁ until the picture is clearest. Then press OK.

● The Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

Set Stations (A)

Set station names that are registered in your recorder.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 44 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

SELECT ITEM

Press %ﬁ

@ #

until the item you want begins blinking.

ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Press OK twice.

SELECT NEW STATION

Press # until the station name (ID) begins blinking,

then press %ﬁ until the new station’s name (ID) you want to store begins blinking. Registered station names (Z pg. 47) appear as you press %ﬁ.

PR CH ID FINE DECODER

06 CH45

– –␣ – –

+/– OFF

[

] : CHANGE ID

∞

[

] : CURSOR +=

∞

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

SWITCH STATIONS

Press OK.

● The Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 through 4 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

Set Stations (B)

Set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 44 to access the Confirmation screen and then perform steps 1 and 2 of "Set Stations (A)" on the left before continuing.

SELECT STATION NAME CHARACTER

Press # until the first letter of the station name begins

blinking.

PR CH ID FINE DECODER

06 CH45 BBC1 +/– OFF

[

] : A-Z, 0-9

∞

[

] : CURSOR +=

∞

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

ENTER NEW CHARACTER

Press %ﬁ to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –,

, +, (space) ) and stop when the desired character

is indicated, then press characters the same way (maximum of 4). After entering all characters, press OK.

● The Confirmation screen appears.

● If you make a mistake, press @ until the incorrect

character begins blinking. Then enter the correct character by pressing %ﬁ.

to enter. Enter the remaining

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTE:

The characters available for the station name (ID) are A–Z, 0–9, –, *, +, (space) (maximum of 4).

TV Station And ID List

STATION NAME ID*

Anglia TV ANGL ARD ARD ARTE ARTE BBC Group BBC BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 Berlin 1 BLN1 Berlin 2 BLN2 Border TV BORD Bayern1 BR1 Bayern3 BR3 BRT1 BRT1 BRT2 BRT2 Children Ch CHLD Canal + CH+ CNN CNN Channel TV CHNL Central TV CNTR Channel 4 CH 4 Channel 5 CH 5 DRS DRS DR TV DRTV DSF DSF Euronews EURN Euronews EURO Eurosports EURS France1 FR1 France2 FR2 France3 FR3 Granada TV GRNA Grampian TV GRMP Hessen1 HR1 Hessen3 HR3 HRT HRT HTV HTV ITV Network ITV Kabelkanal KABL London LNDN MDR MDR MTV MTV Nord3 N3 NDR1 NDR1 NDR3 NDR3 NED1 NED1 NED2 NED2 NED3 NED3 Network 2 NET2 NRK NRK N-TV N-TV Offener Kanal OKAN ORF1 ORF1 ORF2 ORF2 ORF3 ORF3 OWL 3 OWL3 Premiere PRMI PR07 PR07 RAI1 RAI1 RAI2 RAI2 RAI3 RAI3 RB1 RB1 RB3 RB3 Rikisutvarpid-S RKPS RTBF 1 RTB1 RTBF 2 RTB2 RTE 1 RTE1 RTL RTL RTL 2 RTL2 RTP RTP

STATION NAME ID*

SAT SAT SAT 1 SAT1 Scottish TV SCOT SC4 SC4 SDR SDR SDR1 SDR1 SFB1 SFB1 SFB3 SFB3 SKY SKY Sky One SKY1 Sky Net SKYN Sport SPRT SR 1 SR1 Super RTL SRTL STV Test STVT STV 1 STV1 STV 2 STV2 Suedwest3 SWR SWF 1 SWF1 Schweiz4 SWZ4 TYNE TEES TEES Text TEXT TF1 TF1 TNT int TNT TRT int TRT TSI TSI TSR TSR TSW TSW TVE TVE TV Polonia TVPA TVP 1 TVP1 TVP 2 TVP2 TVS TVS TV2 TV2 TV5 TV5 Tele Zurich TZUR Ulster TV ULST Veronica VERN VIVA VIVA VIVA2 VIV2 VOX VOX VTM VTM VT4 VT4 West1 WDR1 West3 WDR3 YLE 1 YLE1 YLE 2 YLE2 Yorkshire TV YORK ZDF ZDF Zurich 1 ZUR1 3SAT 3SAT

* The "ID" abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the

station name. The "ID" abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation screen and is displayed on the TV screen each time the recorder is tuned to a different station.

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

TV Station Channel Number Guide

For customers in the U.K.

Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC and ITV.

BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5

London & South-East

Bluebell Hill ......................... 40 46 43 65 —

Crystal Palace....................... 26 33 23 30 37

Dover ................................... 50 56 66 53 —

Heathfield ............................ 49 52 64 67 —

Oxford ................................. 57 63 60 53 49

South-West

Beacon Hill .......................... 57 63 60 53 —

Caradon Hill ........................ 22 28 25 32 —

Huntshaw Cross ................... 55 62 59 65 67

Redruth ................................ 51 44 41 47 37

Stockland Hill ...................... 33 26 23 29 —

Channel Islands

Fremont Point....................... 51 44 41 47 —

South

Hannington .......................... 39 45 42 66 35

Midhurst............................... 61 55 58 68 —

Rowridge.............................. 31 24 27 21 —

West

Mendip ................................ 58 64 61 54 37

North-West

Caldbeck .............................. 30 34 28 32 56

Winter Hill ........................... 55 62 59 65 48

North-East

Bilsdale West Moor .............. 33 26 29 23 35

Chatton ................................ 39 45 49 42 —

Pontop Pike .......................... 58 64 61 54 68

Scotland

Angus ................................... 57 63 60 53 —

Black Hill ............................. 40 46 43 50 37

Sandale ................................ 22 ————

Caldbeck .............................. — 34 28 32 56

Creigkelly ............................. 31 27 24 21 48

Darvel .................................. 33 26 23 29 35

Durris ................................... 22 28 25 32 67

Eitshal .................................. 33 26 23 29 —

Keelylang Hill ...................... 40 46 43 50 —

Knock More ......................... 33 26 23 29 —

Rosemarkie .......................... 39 45 49 42 67

Rumster Forest...................... 31 27 24 21 —

Selkirk .................................. 55 62 59 65 52

BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5

East

Sandy Heath......................... 31 27 24 21 39

Sudbury................................ 51 44 41 47 35

Tacolneston .......................... 62 55 59 65 52

Midlands

Ridge Hill ............................. 22 28 25 32 35

Sutton Coldfield ................... 46 40 43 50 37

The Wrekin .......................... 26 33 23 29 35

Waltham .............................. 58 64 61 54 35

North

Belmont ............................... 22 28 25 32 56

Emley Moor.......................... 44 51 47 41 37

Wales

Blaenplwyf ........................... 31 27 24 21 56

Carmel ................................. 57 63 60 53 —

Llanddona ............................ 57 63 60 53 —

Moel-y-Parc ......................... 52 45 49 42 —

Presely ................................. 46 40 43 50 37

Wenvoe................................ 44 51 41 47 —

Northern Ireland

Brougher Mountain .............. 22 28 25 32 —

Divis .................................... 31 27 24 21 37

Limavady ............................. 55 62 59 65 —

SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION

Questions And Answers

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 variable-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 variable-speed search.

What’s the problem?

A. This is normal.

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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 shuts off automatically 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 or, if Timer Recording, the cassette is ejected.

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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 programme 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.

SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.)

Troubleshooting

Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart to see if you can correct the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair.

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 will not rewind or fastforward.

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM

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

2. Noise appears during visual search.

3. Noise appears during normal playback.

4. The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broadcasts are clear or "USE CLEANING CASSETTE" message appears on the screen.

5. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack. (HR-J670/672EK only)

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The mains power cord is disconnected.

● “‰“ is displayed on the display

panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".

● The batteries are discharged.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● “ “ is displayed on the display panel.

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

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● If you’re using the RF connection . . . . . . 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 video heads may be dirty.

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the mains power cord.

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

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Press PLAY to turn the “ “ indicator off.

Check the cassette.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

If you are using the RF connection . . . . . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO channel. (Z pg. 6) . . . Perform "Video Channel Set" (Z pg. 40) If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking (Z pg. 28).

Use a dry cleaning cassette JVC TCL-2U or consult your JVC dealer.

Engage and adjust tracking manually (Z pg. 28) or press AUDIO to change the soundtrack to "NORM" (Z␣ pg.␣ 25).

RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Recording cannot be started.

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

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

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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

● “L-1”, “L-2”, “SAT” or “F-1” has been selected as the input mode. (“F-1” is for HR-J670/672EK only.)

● 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.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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

Set to the desired preset.

Confirm that the source is properly connected.

Confirm that all units’ power switches are turned on. Set the input mode to “L-1”,“L-2” or “F-1”. (“F-1” is for HR-J670/672EK only.)

4. Camcorder recording is not possible.

TIMER RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Timer recording won’t work.

2. 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. VIDEO Plus+ does not timer-record properly.

● 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.

● ‰ 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 preset positions have

been set incorrectly.

Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected. Set the input mode to “L-1”,“L-2” or “F-1”. (“F-1” is for HR-J670/672EK only.)

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings. Press ‰ 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 reprogramme as necessary, then press ‰ 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 "Guide Program Number Set" and re-perform the procedure (Z pg. 39).

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