JVC HR-J480EU, HR-J280EU, HR-J281EU User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

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

INDEX 4 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 7

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

INITIAL SETTINGS 8

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

Preset Download ................................10

Language ............................................12

T-V LINK 13

T-V Link Functions ..............................13

PLAYBACK 14

Basic Playback ....................................14

Playback Features ............................... 15

RECORDING 18

Basic Recording ..................................18

Recording Features .............................19

B.E.S.T. Picture System .......................21

TIMER RECORDING 22

HOWVIEW

Express Timer Programming ................24

Automatic Satellite Programme

Recording ...........................................28

EDITING 29

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

Edit To Or From Another Video

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

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 31

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver ..... 31

Connecting/Using A Decoder .............32

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 33

HOWVIEW

Mode Set ............................................34

Tuner Set ............................................38

Clock Set ............................................44

Video Channel Set ..............................46

TROUBLESHOOTING 47 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 50 LIST OF TERMS 51 SPECIFICATIONS Back Cover

Timer Programming ........ 22

System Setup ..................33

LPT0566-001A

LPT0566-001ALPT0566-001A

SAFETY FIRST

Safety Precautions

The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.

WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect

the power cord from the mains outlet. Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric

shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.

WARNING

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

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

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

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

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

IMPORTANT

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

It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without

the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.

PAL

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

● This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings in the SP mode with regular VHS resolution. (HR-J480EU only)

● HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

● S

HOWVIEW

from Gemstar Development Corporation.

is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The S

HOWVIEW

system is manufactured under licence

For Italy:

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

The STANDBY/ON operating current on and off. “

For HR-J480EU owners:

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

For HR-J280/281/289EU owners:

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

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

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

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

1. DO NOT

... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity. ... in direct sunlight. ... in a dusty environment. ... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated. ... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

2. DO NOT

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

3. DO NOT

4. DO NOT

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

5. DO NOT

6. DO NOT

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

7. DO NOT

8. AVOID

place the recorder ...

block the recorder’s ventilation openings or holes.

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

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

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

violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

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

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

place any containers

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

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

FRONT VIEW

INDEX

STANDBY/ON 1 Button 墌pg. 8

Cassette Loading Slot

Rewind 3 Button 墌pg. 14, 15

Play 4 Button 墌pg. 14

Fast Forward 5 Button 墌pg. 14, 15

SAT# Button 墌pg. 28

Timer# Button 墌pg. 23, 25

REAR VIEW

Front Display Panel 墌pg. 5

Infrared Beam Receiving Window

PR +/– Buttons 墌pg. 18

Display – – : – – Button 墌pg. 20

Record 7 Button 墌pg. 18

Pa us e 9 Button 墌pg. 15

Stop/Eject

Button 墌pg. 14

Mains Power Cord 墌pg. 7

ANT. IN Connector 墌pg. 7

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector

pg. 29, 30, 31, 32

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AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector

pg. 7, 29, 30, 31, 32

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RF. OUT Connector 墌pg. 7

FRONT DISPLAY PANEL

Beginning End

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 35), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen.

“Timer” Indicator 墌pg. 23, 25

Play Indicator

Record Indicator

Channel/Clock Display 墌pg. 11

To switch display, press displayed during playback.

. Channel position is not

– –:– –

Mode Display (L-1, L-2 or SAt*)

* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (

instead of “L-2”.

Instant REVIEW Indicator 墌pg. 16

VCR Indicator 墌pg. 19

SAT# Indicator 墌pg. 28

Tape position indicator

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

from the Stop mode or perform an Index Search (

pg. 17). The position of

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“

” in relation to “0” (beginning) or “+” (end) shows you where you are on the tape.

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pg. 37

), “SAt” appears

Operation mode indicators

Tape speed SP/LP/EP (HR-J480EU only)

* EP is for NTSC playback only.

Tape direction

Counter display 墌pg. 20

Tape remaining time indicator 墌pg. 20

NOTE:

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

VPS/PDC Indicator 墌pg. 23, 25

Current day/month/year

Clock display

Channel position number and station name/

Auxiliary input indicator (L-1, L-2 or SAT*)

* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌pg. 37), “SAT” appears

instead of “L-2”.

Timer warning display

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

Cassette loaded mark

REMOTE CONTROL

INDEX (cont.)

TV Button 墌“Operating JVC TVs” below

TV/VCR Button 墌pg. 19 and “Operating JVC

TVs” below REVIEW Button 墌pg. 16

NUMBER Keys 墌pg. 18, 22

VPS/PDC Button 墌pg. 23, 25

Cancel & Button 墌pg. 26

0000 Button 墌pg. 20 STOP +/– Button 墌pg. 24

START +/– Button 墌pg. 24

PROG Button 墌pg. 22

Programme Check

Rewind 3 Button 墌pg. 14, 15

Record 7 Button 墌pg. 18

Stop 8 Button 墌pg. 14, 18

MENU Button 墌pg. 12

Button 墌pg. 8

r t

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

(TV Muting) Button 墌“Operating JVC TVs”

below Display – – : – – Button 墌pg. 20

DAILY Button 墌pg. 23, 25

WEEKLY Button 墌pg. 23, 25

AUX Button 墌pg. 29

(Timer) Button 墌pg. 23, 25

DATE +/– Button 墌pg. 24

PR +/– Button 墌pg. 18

Auto Tracking p Button 墌pg. 16

SP/LP Button (HR-J480EU only) 墌pg. 18 30 SEC Button 墌pg. 17

Play 4 Button 墌pg. 14

Fast Forward 5 Button 墌pg. 14, 15

Pa us e 9 Button 墌pg. 15

OK Button 墌pg. 9

Button 墌pg. 15

w e

+/– Button 墌“Operating JVC TVs” below

Button 墌pg. 26

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

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

“Operating JVC TVs” in the right column)

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How To Use

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

“Operating JVC TVs” below)

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● Point the remote control toward the receiving window.

● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is

about 8 m.

Operating JVC TVs

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

+/–

TV PR

STANDBY/ON

+/–

, ^(TV Muting).

TV/VCR

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

●

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

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

Basic Connections

Aerial connector

Back of TV

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

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

Check the contents.

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

Situate the recorder.

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

TV aerial cable

21-pin SCART connector

21-pin SCART cable (not provided)

Mains power cord

Back of recorder

Mains outlet

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

RF cable

(provided)

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT

Connect the recorder to TV.

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

RF Connection

● To connect to a TV with NO AV input connectors . . .

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

rear panel of the recorder.

C Connect the provided RF cable between the RF. OUT

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

AV Connection

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

A Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF

CONNECTION”.

B Connect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between the AV1

(L-1) IN/OUT connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.

Connect the recorder to mains.

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

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

Auto Set Up

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

INITIAL SETTINGS

Before starting, make sure of the following:

● The connection is completed. (

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

mains outlet.

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

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pg. 7).

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pg. 7)

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

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

**If you live in Hungary (MAGYARORSZÁG), Czech Republic (

button on the recorder or remote control is

need to select your language.

REPUBLIKA), Poland (POLSKA) or other countries in Eastern Europe (OTHER EASTERN EUROPE), set the clock manually.

, by simply

ESKÁ

Turn on the recorder.

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

NOTE:

If you have connected your TV to the recorder with RF connection and the on-screen display appearing on UHF channel 36 looks distorted, perform “Video Channel Set” on page 46.

Select your country.

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

(Example) DEUTSCHLAND is selected.

NOTES:

●

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

●

If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG, POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE, press OK. The Clock Set screen will appear. Set the clock manually ( then go to step 4.

●

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

ESKÁ REPUBLIKA,

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pg. 44),

Select the language.

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

(Example) DEUTSCH is selected.

Press OK. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on the front display panel and/or on the TV screen.

On the front display panel

Press

On the on-screen display

Press highlight bar (pointer) to “AUTO SET” and press OK or

to move the

Perform Auto Set Up.

to select “Auto” and press OK or e.

to move the

ATTENTION

Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the recorder’s memory backup has expired, all the stored stations and their Guide Program numbers remain in the recorder’s memory and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again. You only need to set the clock. ( If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as required.

● Video channel setting (for RF connection users)

● Tuner setting

● Clock setting

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

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pg. 38

墌

pg. 44

墌

pg. 38) and, if necessary, video channel

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pg. 46).

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pg. 44)

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pg. 46

NOTES:

●

In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.

●

If there is a power cut, or if you press Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again from step 1.

●

Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the reception condition.

●

If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set Up, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect. Select the appropriate TV system for those channels

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(

pg. 41, “INFORMATION”).

while Auto

“Auto” blinks on the front display panel; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control until the front display panel shows clock time, “(CH) 1” or “

” as illustrated on page 11.

– –:– –

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

● When you have connected the video recorder to a TV offering T-V Link via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable ( the TV is turned on, the recorder automatically performs the Preset Download ( Auto Set Up function.

”

Beginning End

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pg. 10) even if you select “Auto” for

墌

pg. 7) and

Preset Download

Auto Channel Set by Downloading from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV connection ( Preset Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step 4 on page 9. After downloading, the recorder sets the clock and Guide Program numbers automatically.

Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Auto Set Up” on page 8 before continuing.

pg. 7), the recorder will automatically perform

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Program Number Set

ATTENTION

You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.

* 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.

Perform Preset Download.

Press OK. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on the front display panel and/or on the TV screen.

On the front display panel

Press

On the on-screen display

Press highlight bar (pointer) to “T-V LINK” and press OK or

Preset positions on the front display panel increase from “CH1”; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control until the front display panel shows clock time, “(CH) 1” or “– –:– –” as illustrated on page 11.

● 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. When Preset Download is completed, “COMPLETED” appears for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.

● If you press any button on the recorder or remote control while downloading is in progress, it will be interrupted.

to select “CH – –” and press OK or e.

to move the

NOTES:

●

For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

●

In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.

●

If there is a power cut, or if you press 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.

●

Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the reception condition.

●

On this recorder, the characters available for station names (ID) are A–Z, 0–9, –, downloaded stations may differ from those of your TV

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(

pg. 42).

, + and I (space). Some names of

while

Set the video channel.

Set the video channel to off manually. (墌pg. 46)

Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download appear on the front display panel

If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have been performed successfully, the correct current time is displayed.

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 – will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is tuned to a different station.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 40 – 43.

If Auto Channel Set has succeeded but Auto Clock Set has not, “1” (channel position) is displayed.

A 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 – will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is tuned to a different station.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 40 – 43.

B Perform “Clock Set” on page 44.

If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have failed, “– –:– –” is displayed.

Make sure the cables are connected properly and turn off the recorder’s power once, then turn the recorder’s power back on again. The Country Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the TV screen; perform “Auto Set Up” on page 8 or “Preset Download” on page 10 again.

pg. 43) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station name

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pg. 43) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station name

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IMPORTANT

● To check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly, perform the S

● 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 the S system, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the S system, be sure to check the desired channel is selected correctly (

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

pg. 41, “Delete A Channel”).

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HOWVIEW

pg. 22, “S

Timer Programming (墌pg. 22).

HOWVIEW

Timer Programming”).

HOWVIEW HOWVIEW

INFORMATION

Language for the on-screen display

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

SUOMI PORTUGAL DEUTSCHLAND POLSKA NORGE SVERIGE

If you want to change the language setting manually, see “Language” on page 12.

Just Clock

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

pg. 44, “Just Clock”).

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SUOMI DANMARK

]

ENGLISH ÖSTERREICH

]

DEUTSCH

]

POLSKI ITALIA

]

NORSK MAGYARORSZÁG]MAGYAR

]

SVENSKA ESPAÑA

]

ESKÁ REPUBLIKA

] ] ] ]

]

DANSK NEDERLAND DEUTSCH GREECE

CEc

TINA OTHER WESTERN EUROPE

ITALIANO OTHER EASTERN EUROPE]ENGLISH

CASTELLANO

NEDERLANDS

]

ENGLISH

]

ENGLISH

]

Language

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

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 13 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically (墌pg. 11), you can change the language setting manually as required.

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press

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

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

Access the Country Set screen.

Select your country.

Select the language.

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

● You do not have to press OK; pressing OK enters AUTO SET/ T-V LINK screen.

Press

to move the

Return to the normal screen.

T-V LINK

T-V Link Functions

When you connect the recorder to your TV via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (墌pg. 7), 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 of your TV.

* 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.

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 of your TV.

TV Auto Power On

The TV will turn on and be set to its AV mode automatically whenever you play a tape. For details, refer to the instruction manual of 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 of your TV.

Direct Rec

You can easily start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV. When you use this function, set “DIRECT REC” to “ON” (

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pg. 35).

Basic Playback

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

PLAYBACK

Load a cassette.

Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointed toward the recorder.

● Don’t apply too much pressure when inserting.

● The recorder’s power comes on automatically and the counter

is reset to 0:00:00.

● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically.

Find the programme start point.

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

Start playback.

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

Stop playback.

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

to remove the cassette.

pg. 21)

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on the recorder’s

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

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

● The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

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

with “O.S.D.” set to “ON” (

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pg. 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.

● HR-J480EU

This video recorder is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that lets you watch tapes recorded in the S-VHS format and the SP mode with regular VHS resolution.

* SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution.

● HR-J480EU

This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record regular VHS signals only.

● HR-J280/281/289EU

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.

Playback Features

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

Pause during playback.

Press 9.

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

Activate Frame-by-frame playback.

Press 9.

Press w or e.

Slow Motion

During still picture, press and hold 9 for 2 seconds, then release. Press and release again to return to still picture.

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

High-Speed Search

During playback or still, press 5 for forward high-speed search, or

for reverse high-speed search.

ATTENTION

● Picture may not appear during high-speed search with an LP-recorded tape. (HR-J480EU only)

● In the high-speed search, still, slow motion or frame by frame playback mode, the picture will be distorted, and there will be a loss of colour.

NOTE:

For short searches, press and hold 5 or 3 for over 2 seconds during playback or still picture. When released, normal playback resumes.

Variable Speed Search

During playback, press w or e.

● The more times you press, the faster the playback picture moves.

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

To resume normal playback, press 4.

NOTES ON SQPB: (HR-J480EU only)

●

When you play back a tape recorded in S-VHS format and the SP mode, noise may appear in the still, slow motion, or frameby-frame playback mode.

●

Depending on the tape, noise may appear during normal playback.

PLAYBACK (cont.)

Manual Tracking

Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the PR buttons.

Override automatic tracking.

Press p on the remote control.

Adjust the tracking manually.

Press PR + or –.

● Press p

again to return to automatic tracking.

NOTE:

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

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

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, the Instant REVIEW indicator and “3” blink. To watch the first of the 3 programmes, press searches and begins playback automatically. You can access a programme as far as 9 index codes away from the current tape position.

● The number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on the front display panel after Auto Satellite Programme Recording (

. The recorder power comes on and the

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