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

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

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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

墌

pg. 46).

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pg. 44)

墌

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

墌

(

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” (

墌

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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pg. 28).

REVIEW

three times

. The recorder

Index Search

Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction.

NOTE:

Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode.

Activate Index Search.

Press w or e (2 or 6). “2 1” or “6 1” is displayed on the TV screen and search begins in the corresponding direction.

● To access index codes 2 through 9, press until the correct index number is displayed.

Example:

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

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

or e repeatedly

Index number

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.

For Automatic Start Of Playback

Press For Automatic Power Off

Press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds. For Automatic Timer Standby

Press 3, then press # (

, then press 4 within 2 seconds.

TIMER

) within 2 seconds.

Repeat Playback

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

Start playback.

Press 4.

Activate Repeat Playback.

Press 4 and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.

● The Play indicator ( $ slowly.

● After playing back a tape 100 times, the recorder stops automatically.

Stop Repeat Playback.

Press 8 at any time.

● Pressing 4

, 3, 5 or 9 also stops Repeat Playback.

) on the front display panel blinks

Skip Search

During playback, press unwanted sections. To resume normal playback, press

● Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.

1 to 4 times to skip over

30 SEC

Basic Recording

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

RECORDING

Load a cassette.

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

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

Choose a programme.

Press you wish to record.

Press screen to confirm the selected tape speed.

Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote control, or press

With HR-J480EU:

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

With HR-J280/281/289EU:

B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of the first recording after inserting the cassette. (

PR +/–

or the

NUMBER

keys to select the channel

Set the tape speed. (HR-J480EU only)

(p). Check the SP/LP indicator on the TV

SP/LP

Start recording.

on the recorder.

pg. 21)

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pg. 21)

Recording Resume Function

If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer Recording ( recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless the recorder’s memory backup has expired.

pg. 19) or timer recording (墌pg. 22, 24), the

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If “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON”, the programme that appears on the TV screen will be recorded (

Pause/Resume recording.

Press 9. Press 4 to resume recording.

Stop recording.

Press 8 on the remote control or Then press

to remove the cassette.

pg. 35).

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on the recorder.

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

Recording Features

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off after recording is finished.

Start recording.

Press 7 on the recorder.

Engage the ITR mode.

Press 7 again. “䡬” blinks and 0:30 appears on the front display panel.

Set the recording duration.

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press 7 to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes.

NOTE:

You can only perform ITR using the 7 button on the recorder’s front panel.

Record One Programme While Watching Another

If your recorder is connected to the TV via the AV connection, press and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear. Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to view.

●

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

●

If a decoder is connected to the recorder ( select a scrambled channel as well with the TV channel controls.

TV/VCR

. The recorder’s VCR indicator

pg. 32), you can

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RECORDING (cont.)

Elapsed Recording Time Indication

Display the counter.

Press screen.

Reset the counter.

Press

●

The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed time as the tape runs. You can check the exact time of a recording or playback.

so that a counter reading appears on the TV

– –:– –

before starting recording or playback.

0000

Tape Remaining Time

Press appears on the TV screen.

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape used, the tape remaining time reading may not appear right away, or is not correct. “– –:– –” may sometimes appear, or the display may blink on occasion.

so that the time remaining on the tape

– –:– –

B.E.S.T. Picture System

The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You can set “B.E.S.T.” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference (

pg. 35).

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Playback

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

● 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 front 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 (

●

“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.

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pg. 35).

Recording

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

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.

NOTES:

●

With HR-J480EU:

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.

With HR-J280/281/289EU:

The B.E.S.T. system works 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 Programme Recording is in progress (

●

In the case of timer recordings, 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 re-performed.

●

Pressing the recorder’s does not start Instant Timer Recording (

button while “bESt” is displayed

ATTENTION

Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after

and

on the remote control are pressed, or 7 on the recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the desired scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the following steps: A Press and hold

Pause mode.

● The recorder then automatically checks the condition of

the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-enters

Record Pause. B Press If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin recording immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF” (

and press 7 to engage the Record

to start recording.

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pg. 28).

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pg. 19).

pg. 35).

TIMER RECORDING

HOWVIEW

Timer

Programming

Before performing the S 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).

HOWVIEW

Tim er

With the S simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognize.

Press

Press the enter the S of a programme you wish to record.

● If you make a mistake, press &

Press OK, then the S

HOWVIEW

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

HOWVIEW

Access the S

PROG

Enter the S

NUMBER

and input the correct number.

Access the S

system, timer programming is greatly

HOWVIEW

keys to

HOWVIEW

Program screen

number

HOWVIEW

screen.

number.

Program screen.

IMPORTANT

Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is displayed; if not, see “S and set the Guide Program number correctly.

● If the number you entered is invalid, “ERROR” appears on the TV screen. Press

● If the “GUIDE PROG SET” screen appears, see “ATTENTION” on page 23.

HOWVIEW

and input a valid S

System Setup” on page 33

HOWVIEW

number.

Set the tape speed. (HR-J480EU only)

Press

● If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen, VPS/PDC is set to ON.

● If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen, VPS/PDC is set to OFF.

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Press on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears. If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears on the TV screen, see page 27.

● Repeat steps 1 –

Press # (

appears on the front display panel.

● To disengage the timer mode, press #

(p).

SP/LP

Set the VPS/PDC mode.

VPS/PDC

“VPS/PDC Recording” on page 25.

to select “ON” or “OFF”.

Return to the normal screen.

or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears

PROG

for each additional programme.

Engage the recorder’s timer mode.

). The recorder turns off automatically and

TIMER

(

TIMER

) again.

NOTES:

● To Change The Stop Time . . . . . . press STOP +/– after pressing OK in step 3. You can compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays.

● 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 TV 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 the TV screen. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (

● It is not possible to timer-record a TV programme with a S

HOWVIEW

pg. 26).

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number which starts with “0”.

ATTE N TION

Guide Program Number Set

“GUIDE PROG SET” appears after performing step 3 if the Guide Program number for the S entered has not been set.

● Press the position number on which your recorder receives that station, then press OK or number. The S

NUMBER

keys or

HOWVIEW

to set the Guide Program

Program screen appears.

(Example) To timer-record a ZDF programme with the S

HOWVIEW

* If your recorder receives ZDF on the channel position 2, press OK or

number you

to input the channel

system.

after entering “2”.

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

Express Timer 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).

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

Access the S

Press

Press just starting out, “P1” appears.)

Press time you want recording to start.

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

PROG

Access the Programme screen.

START +/–

Enter the programme start time.

START +/–

HOWVIEW

. (If you’re

to enter the

START +/–

number for the programme you

HOWVIEW

screen.

Enter the programme stop time.

Press

STOP +/–

stop.

● Press and hold press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.

Enter the programme date.

Press

DATE +/–

● The current date appears on the TV screen. The date you enter appears in its place.

to enter the time you want recording to

STOP +/–

to move in 30-minute increments, or

Enter the channel position.

Press PR

Press

● If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen, VPS/PDC is set to ON.

● If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen, VPS/PDC is set to OFF.

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After confirming all information is correct, press

. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the TV

screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears. If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears on the TV screen, see page 27.

● Repeat steps 1 – 9 for each additional programme.

+/–

Set the tape speed. (HR-J480EU only)

(p).

SP/LP

Set the VPS/PDC mode.

VPS/PDC

“VPS/PDC Recording” in the right column

to select “ON” or “OFF”.

Return to the normal screen.

PROG

VPS/PDC Recording

Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme Delivery Control) and VPS (Video Programme System) are 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 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.

NOTES:

● When you use Express Timer Programming, set the start time (VPS or PDC time) exactly as advertised in the TV listing. A different time than advertised will result in no recording.

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

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

How to check if the station being received transmits a VPS/PDC signal

A Press

front display panel.

B Hold down

“VPS/PDC” appears blinking on the TV screen. If a VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station, “VPS/ PDC” will stop blinking. If no VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station, “VPS/ PDC” will blink at a slower rate.

C Press

until the channel position appears on the

– –:– –

for about 5 seconds.

START+

– –:– –

again to return to normal display.

START+

Engage the recorder’s timer mode.

Press # (

appears on the front display panel.

● To disengage the timer mode, press #

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . anytime during steps 2 through 8, press key “9”) for weekly serials or serials (Monday – Friday). Either “WEEKLY” or “DAILY” appears on the TV screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear.

). The recorder turns off automatically and

TIMER

(

TIMER

WEEKLY (NUMBER

DAILY (NUMBER

key “8”) for daily

) again.

NOTE:

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 the TV screen. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (

墌

pg. 26).

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

Access the Programme screen.

Press " again to check more information. Each time you press ", the next programme’s information appears.

To cancel or change a programme...

Cancel or change a programme.

Press & to cancel a programme. To change programme settings, press the appropriate button:

STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, VPS/PDC

(

SP/LP

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

Return to the normal screen.

START+/–

and/or

Check, cancel and change programmes

Disengage the timer mode.

Press # (

Access the Programme Check screen.

Press

), then press 1.

TIMER

Return to the timer mode.

Press # (

TIMER

When programmes overlap each other

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

Example: Programme 1 (you have just made) and Programme 4 overlap each other.

Confirm the overlapping programmes.

Overlapping programmes blink on the TV screen.

Select the programme to modify.

Press rt, then press OK or e.

● You can only select one of the overlapping programmes.

NOTE:

If you do not mind this overlap, press programme setting. The programme with the lower programme number will be recorded and the other one will not be recorded correctly. If no changes are made for approximately 1 minute, the recorder will return to the normal screen.

Cancel or change programme setting.

To cancel a programme,

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

To change a programme, START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, VPS/PDC

(

SP/LP

want to make changes is shown, then press OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.

) when the Programme screen on which you

press & when the Programme

press the appropriate button:

to finish the timer

PROG

and/or

NOTE:

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

Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

This function allows you to automatically record a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder and programme the timer on the satellite receiver. The recorder starts or stops recording by the signals input from the satellite receiver. After recording, the recorder’s power shuts off automatically.

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

ATTE N TION

● 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 Programme Recording mode; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the connected appliance’s power is turned on.

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

Before performing the following steps:

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

● Programme the timer on the satellite receiver.

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.

Select the L-2 SELECT mode.

Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” or “SAT” (墌pg. 37).

● When you select “SAT”, refer to “IMPORTANT” on page 31.

Set the tape speed. (HR-J480EU only)

Press

SP/LP

(p).

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pg. 31)

Engage the Auto Satellite Programme

Recording mode.

SAT# indicator

Press and hold indicator lights up and the recorder turns off automatically.

for about 2 seconds. The SAT#

SAT

NOTES:

● To disengage the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode, press

● If the recorder’s power is off, it is not possible to engage the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode.

● In step 3, if the SAT

Satellite Programme Recording will not work properly with that satellite receiver*. If this is the case, perform “Express Timer Programming” (

* Some satellite receivers output signals even if the power is off. Auto Satellite Programme Recording is not possible with those satellite receivers.

● The SAT#

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

● Auto Satellite Programme Recording is not possible if your satellite receiver does not have a timer.

● Pressing the recorder’s

disengages the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode.

● If there are more than one satellite programmes you wish to record with Auto Satellite Programme Recording, it is not possible to set different tape speeds for each programme.

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

● If you engage the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode when the satellite receiver’s power is on, the recorder will not start Auto Satellite Programme Recording even though the SAT 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.

● The B.E.S.T. system (

● Just Clock (

● When the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged, or the recorder’s power is turned off after Auto Satellite Programme

Recording is finished, the recorder will not enter the Timer mode even though “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”.

● After Auto Satellite Programme Recording, the number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on the front display panel for the Instant ReView function (

indicator blinks while Auto Satellite Programme Recording is in progress.

indicator does not light but instead blinks quickly even though your satellite receiver’s power is off, Auto

pg. 24) to timer-record a satellite programme.

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button while Auto Satellite Programme Recording is in progress turns off the recorder’s power and

indicator blinks. When the satellite receiver shuts off once and is turned back

pg. 21) does not work while Auto Satellite Programme Recording is in progress.

墌

pg. 44) does not work when the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged.

墌

pg. 16).

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. The SAT# indicator goes off.

SAT

EDITING

Edit From A Camcorder

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

Make connections.

Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT or AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector via a cable adapter.

Set the recorder’s input mode.

Press

AUX (NUMBER

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

Set the edit mode.

See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 35.

Start the camcorder.

Engage the Play mode of the camcorder.

Start the recorder.

Engage the Record mode of the recorder.

key “0”) and/or PR to select “L-1”

Camcorder

Cable adapter (not provided)

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

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.

Your recorder

Audio/Video cable (not provided)

Player

Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder

TV receiver

Video channel or AV mode

Player

21-pin SCART cable (not provided)

RF cable (provided)

Another recorder

Your recorder

EDITING (cont.)

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

Make connections.

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

A When using your recorder as the source player ...

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

B When using your recorder as the recording deck ...

... connect its AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT or AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector to the source player.

Set the input mode of recording deck.

With this video recorder, press 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 another recorder as the recording deck, refer to its instruction manual.

● When using the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, make sure “L-2 SELECT” is set to “A/V” (

Set the edit mode.

See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 35.

AUX (NUMBER

pg. 37).

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key “0”)

Recorder

Recorder Your recorder

21-pin SCART cable

(not provided)

Another recorder

Player

RF cable (provided)

TV receiver

Video channel or AV mode

Start the source player.

Engage the Play mode of the source player.

Start the recording deck.

Engage the Record mode of the recording deck.

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 source player for editing, be sure to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF” before starting (

墌

pg. 35).

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver

Connect the decoder to the satellite receiver’s connector if you have a decoder, AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to TV’s connector, and AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector to the satellite receiver’s connector. Then connect the satellite receiver and TV.

Outdoor unit

Satellite cable

Satellite receiver

Aerial

NOTES:

● Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” (

● You can use Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

function (

● To record a programme via the satellite receiver, select L-2 mode by pressing “L-2” appears on the front display panel.

● To receive a scrambled broadcast, descramble the signal with the satellite receiver.

● For details, refer to the instruction manual for the satellite receiver and decoder.

TV aerial cable

pg. 28) with this connection.

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AUX (NUMBER

21-pin AV input connector (SCART)

ANT. IN

RF OUT

pg. 37).

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Back of TV

key “0”) and/or PR so that

Aerial connector

Decoder

Back of recorder

Mains outlet

IMPORTANT

When you set “L-2 SELECT” to “SAT” (墌pg. 37), 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 indicator on the front 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

on the remote control to set the recorder to the video mode.

TV/VCR

on the remote control to turn off the VCR

TV/VCR

Connecting/Using

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.)

The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector can be used as an input connector for an external decoder (descrambler). Simply connect a decoder and you can enjoy the variety of programming that is available through scrambled channels.

A Decoder

TV receiver

RF cable

(provided)

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUTAV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

TV aerial cable

Select the input mode.

Set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”. (墌pg. 37)

Connect the decoder.

Connect your recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector to the decoder’s 21-pin SCART connector using a 21-pin SCART cable.

Set the tuner.

Perform the procedure as described in “When Receiving A Scrambled Broadcast” on page 41.

Decoder

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

HOWVIEW

System Setup

IMPORTANT

Normally, Auto Set Up (墌pg. 8), Preset Download (墌pg. 10) or Auto Channel Set (墌pg. 38) sets the Guide Program numbers automatically. You need to set the Guide Program numbers manually only in the following cases.

● When timer-programming with the S your recorder, is not selected,

when you add a channel after Auto Set Up, Preset Download 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 the S —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).

HOWVIEW

system, the channel position, where the station you wish to record is received on

HOWVIEW

system,

Guide Program Number Set

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “GUIDE PROG SET”, then press OK or

Press rt or enter the Guide Program number for the desired station as shown in the TV listings. Then press OK or

Access the Initial Set screen.

Access the Guide Program Set screen.

Enter the Guide Program number.

keys to

(Example) When inputting the

Guide Program number 2 for ZDF.

NUMBER

Enter the receiving channel position number.

Press rt or input the number of the recorder’s channel position on which the Guide Program number’s broadcast is received by the recorder. Then press OK or

● If the satellite broadcast is received on your recorder’s auxiliary channel “L-2”, select “L-2” for the channel position.

● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

Press

NUMBER

Return to the normal screen.

keys to

(Example) If ZDF is received on

channel position 2.

Guide Program Number

“Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number” refers to the assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for the S

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numbers can be found in most TV listings.

timer recording. The Guide Program

Mode Set

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set screen by following the procedure described below.

For each mode setting, see pages 35 to 37.

●

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

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MODE SET”, then press OK or

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the item you want to change.

HR-J480EU

Access the Mode Set screen.

Select the mode.

HR-J280/281/289EU

Select the mode setting.

Press OK or e.

Return to the normal screen.

Press

B.E.S.T.

OFF

PICTURE CONTROL

: Provides the optimised picture

AUTO

: Minimizes picture degradation

EDIT

: Reduces image coarseness when

SOFT

: Clearer, sharper-edged picture when

SHARP

AUTO TIMER

OFF

benefits of the B.E.S.T. Picture System.

during editing (recording and playback).

viewing overplayed tapes containing a lot of noise.

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

* The default setting is

You can set the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system to “ON” or “OFF” (

This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. Normally select “AUTO”.

in the table below.

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pg. 21).

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NOTES:

● When you select “EDIT”, “SOFT” or “SHARP”, the selected mode will not change until you select another mode.

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

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

When this function 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.

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).

O.S.D.

OFF

DIRECT REC

OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. Messages appear in the selected language (

pg. 11 or 12).

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NOTES:

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

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

When this function is set to “ON”, you can easily start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV. Press and hold or press

on the recorder.

and press 4 on the remote control,

NOTES:

● When you use the Direct Rec function, be sure to use a TV offering T-V LINK, etc. and connect a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable between the recorder and the TV (

● If “DIRECT REC” is set to “OFF”, the described in “Basic Recording” (

● During the Direct Rec, “– –” appears on the front display panel.

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pg. 7).

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button functions as

pg. 18).

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

AUTO SP]LP TIMER (HR-J480EU only)

OFF

* The default setting is

in the table below.

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When this function is set to “ON”, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire programme while timer-recording in SP mode.

For Example . . .

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

Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes

SP mode LP mode

Total 210 minutes

Make sure you set this function to “ON”, before the timer-recording starts.

NOTES:

● 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 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 slight non-recorded section at the end of the tape.

● There may be some noise and sound disturbance at the point on the tape where the recorder switches from SP to LP mode.

● The Auto SP (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 perform timer recording with both VPS/PDC and the Auto SP

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originally scheduled length, there may be times when the programme cannot be recorded in its entirety.

]

LP Timer feature is not available during ITR

LP Timer activated, and the programme goes beyond its

]

LP TIMER” to “ON”. In

POWER SAVE

OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, you can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off.

NOTES:

● During Power Save mode ... ... the front display panel will be turned off. ... the Just Clock function ( ... 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 Programme Recording mode is engaged (

pg. 28).

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... “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER” or “SAT” (

pg. 44) does not work.

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pg. 37).

L-2 SELECT

: To use this recorder as the recording

A/V

DECODER

: To view a satellite programme with

SAT

COLOUR SYSTEM

PAL/NTSC

MESECAM

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

: To use a decoder connected to the

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.

the TV set while the recorder is turned off. (

: To record PAL signals, or play back a

PAL or NTSC tape.

: To record SECAM signals, or play

back a MESECAM tape.

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pg. 31)

* The default setting is

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

in the table below.

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NOTES:

● If you have a decoder connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, be sure to set “L-2 SELECT” back to “DECODER” after editing.

● If you’re not connecting a decoder to the AV2 (L-2) IN/ DECODER connector, leave “L-2 SELECT” set to “A/V”.

● The default setting is “A/V”; if the recorder’s memory backup has expired due to a power cut or because the AC was removed from the recorder, “A/V” will be automatically selected when the power is restored to the recorder. If you are using a decoder, be sure to set “L-2 SELECT” back to “DECODER”.

● When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT”, “SAT” or “SAt” appears on the screen or front display panel instead of “L-2”.

You can play back PAL, NTSC and MESECAM tapes, or record PAL and SECAM* signals on this recorder. Select the appropriate colour system.

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

MESECAM is the designation for tapes with SECAM signals that have been recorded on a MESECAM-compatible PAL video cassette recorder.

NOTES:

About NTSC Playback

● Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at the top and bottom of the TV 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.

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 or by Preset Download ( — you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area.

Your recorder needs to memorize all necessary stations in channel 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 channels.

pg. 8, 10).

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Auto Channel Set

Turn on the recorder.

Press 1.

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press

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

Access the Auto Channel Set screen.

Select your country.

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

Select the language.

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

IMPORTANT

Beginning End

● 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

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programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the S desired channel is selected correctly ( “S

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● 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 ( A Channel”).

system, the recorder will record a TV

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Timer Programming”).

system, be sure to check the

pg. 22,

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pg. 41, “Delete

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Perform Auto Channel Set.

Press OK twice.

● If you have connected the recorder and your TV via AV connection ( recorder automatically performs the Preset Download and the T-V LINK screen will appear (

pg. 10).

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● The Auto Set screen appears,

and remains on screen while the recorder searches for receivable stations. As Auto Channel Set progresses, the “ moves from left to right. Wait until the TV screen as shown in step 7 appears.

View the Confirmation screen.

After “SCAN COMPLETED” is displayed on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, the Confirmation screen looking like the one to the right appears. The stations your recorder located appear on a Confirmation screen — channel positions (PR), channels (CH) and station names (ID – blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the blinking station appear alternately for 8 seconds each. To view the next page, use the button on the remote control.

● The stations located in the selected country appear at the top of the list.

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

Return to the normal screen.

Press

● Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add channel positions, enter station names and perform other operations. Refer to pages 40 – 43 for the procedures.

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

● For information on scrambled broadcasts, refer to page 41.

pg. 7), the

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” mark on the TV screen

pg. 43). The

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rt w e

NOTES:

● Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel Set. If you want to perform it manually, refer to page 42.

● If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not connected properly, “SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-” appears on the TV screen in step 7. When this happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set will take place again.

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

pg. 41, “INFORMATION”).

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12.

Manual Channel Set

Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (

pg. 8), Preset Download (墌pg. 10) or Auto Channel Set

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(

pg. 38).

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Access the Main Menu screen.

Press

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or Confirmation screen appears.

Press rt w e until an open position in which you want to store a channel begins blinking, then press OK. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.

Access the Confirmation screen.

Select the channel position.

xample) To store in position

. The

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

Select the band.

Press rt to change the band between CH (regular) and CC (cable), then press e.

Input the channel.

Press the want to store.

● Input “0” before any single number entries.

● To input the registered station name (ID –

● For fine tuning adjustment, press

● When storing a channel that sends scrambled broadcasts,

● When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “A/V” or “SAT”, the “DECODER”

Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 3 – 6 as necessary.

Press

● To change positions, see “Change Station Channel Position”

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

NUMBER

until “– – – –” (ID setting) begins blinking, then press

then press

press

until “OFF” (Decoder setting) blinks, then press rt

to set “DECODER” to “ON” (“OFF” is the default setting).

setting cannot be changed (

Enter new channel information.

Close the Confirmation screen.

(

pg. 41).

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in your recorder, see “Set Stations (B)” (

keys to input the channel number you

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. While tuning, “+” or “–” appears.

until “+/–” begins blinking,

pg. 37).

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pg. 42).

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pg. 43), press e

ATTE N TION

Guide Program numbers are not set when channels are stored manually. If an attempt is made at timer programming with the S SET” screen appears; set the Guide Program numbers on this screen. ( Set“) Or perform “Guide Program Number Set” (

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system in this state, the “GUIDE PROG

pg. 23, “ATTENTION — Guide Program Number

pg. 33).

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

Delete A Channel

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 40 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Select the item.

Press rt w e until the item you want to delete begins blinking.

Delete a channel.

Press &.

● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one line.

● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

Close the Confirmation screen.

Press

Change Station Channel Position

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 40 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Select the item.

Press rt w e until the item you want to move begins blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and its channel (CH) number begin blinking.

When Receiving A Scrambled Broadcast

Select the decoder mode.

Set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER” (墌pg. 37).

Access the Confirmation screen.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 40.

Select the position.

Press rt w e to select the channel position broadcasting scrambled programmes, then press OK twice.

Change the decoder setting.

Press e until “OFF” (decoder setting) begins blinking, and set it to “ON” by pressing

Return to the Confirmation screen.

Press OK.

● Repeat steps 3 – 5 as necessary.

Close the Confirmation screen.

Press

Select the new position.

Press rt w e to move the station to the new channel position, then press OK.

Example: If you moved the station in position 4 to position 2, the

● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

Press

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

Close the Confirmation screen.

INFORMATION

If you live in Eastern Europe, “TV SYSTEM” setting appears instead of “DECODER” setting on the Manual Channel Set screen. When you can see the picture but can hear no audio, select appropriate TV system (D/K or B/G). Normally, TV programmes are broadcasted as follows. For Eastern Europe : D/K For Western Europe : B/G

A Select a country in Eastern Europe in step 4 on page 38. B Press

C Press

until the TV system (D/K or B/G) blinking on the

Manual Channel Set screen in step 4 on page 40.

to select appropriate TV System (D/K or B/G).

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

Set Stations (A)

Set station names that are registered in your recorder.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 40 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Select the item.

Press rt w e until the item you want begins blinking.

Access the Manual Channel Set screen.

Press OK twice.

Select the new station.

Press e until the station name (ID) begins blinking, then press rt until the new station’s name (ID) you want to store begins blinking. Registered station names (

pg. 43) appear as you

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press

Press OK.

● The Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 – 4 as necessary.

Press

Switch the stations.

Close the Confirmation screen.

Set Stations (B)

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

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 40 to access the Confirmation screen and then perform step 1 and 2 of “Set Stations (A)” above before continuing.

Select the character for station name.

Press e until the first letter of the station name begins blinking.

Enter the new character.

Press rt to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –, f, +,

(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

begins blinking. Then enter the correct character by pressing

Close the Confirmation screen.

Press

to enter. Enter the remaining

until the incorrect character

NOTE:

The characters available for the station name (ID) are A–Z, 0–9,

–,

, +, I (space) (maximum of 4).

Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 40 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Select the channel to fine-tune.

Press rt w e until the channel you want to tune begins blinking.

Access the Manual Channel Set screen.

Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.

Perform tuning.

Press e until “+/–” begins blinking, then press rt until the picture is its clearest. Then press OK.

● The Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 – 3 as necessary.

Close the Confirmation screen.

Press

TV Station And ID List

ID* STATION NAME

1000 3SAT ADLT ANT3 ARD ARTE B1 BBC BBC1 BBC2 BR3 C+ C1 CAN5 CANV CH4 CH5 CHLD CINE CLUB CMT CNN CSUR DISC DR DR2 DRS DSF ETB1 ETB2 EURO EUSP FEMM FILM FNET FR2 FR3 GALA HR3 INFO ITA1 ITA7 ITV JSTV KA2 KAB1 KAN2 LOCA M6 MBC MCM MDR MOVE MTV MTV3 N3 N-TV NBC NDR3 NED1 NED2 NED3 NEWS NICK NRK NRK2 ODE ORF1 ORF2

TV1000 3SAT ADULT ANTENA3 ARD ARTE BERLIN1 BBC GROUP BBC1 BBC2 BAYERN3 CANAL PLUS PORTUGUSES CANALE5 KETNET CANVAS CHANNEL4 CHANNEL5 CHILD CINEMA TELECLUB CMT CNN ANDALUCIA DISCOVERY DR TV DR2 DRS DSF ETB1 ETB2 EURONEWS EUROSPORTS FEMMAN FILM FILMNET France2 France3 GALAVISION HESSEN3 INFO-KANAL ITALIA1 ITALIA7 ITV JSTV KA2 KABEL1 KANAL2 LOCAL M6 MBR MCM MDR MOVIE MTV MTV3 NORD3 N-TV NBC SUPER NDR3 NED1 NED2 NED3

NICKELODEON NRK NRK2 ODEON ORF1 ORF2

ID* STATION NAME

ORF3 OWL3 PREM PRO7 RAI1 RAI2 RAI3 RET4 21 RTBF RTL RTL2 RTL4 RTL5 RTP S4 SAT1 SBS SF1 SF2 SHOW SIC SKY SKYN SPRT SRTL STAR SVT1 SVT2 SWR TCC TELE TEL5 TF1 TM3 TMC TNT TRT TSI TSR TV1 TV2 TV3 TV4 TV5 TV6 TVE1 TVE2 TVG TVI TVN VCR VERO VH-1 VIVA VIV2 VMTV VOX VT4 VTM WDR1 WDR3 YLE1 YLE2 ZDF ZTV

* 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 when the recorder is tuned to a different station.

ORF3 OWL3 PREMIERE PRO7 RAI1 RAI2 RAI3 RETE4 TELE21 RTBF1 or 2 RTL RTL2 RTL4 RTL5 RTP SCHWEIZ4 SAT1 SBS SF1 SF2 SHOW SOCIEDADE SKY CHANNEL SKY NEWS SPORT SUPER RTL STAR-TV SVT1 SVT2 SUEDWEST3 TCC TELE TELE5 TF1 TM3 TELEMONTECARLO TNT INT TRT INT TSI TSR BRTN TV1 TV2 TV3 TV4 TV5 TV6 TVE1 TVE2 TV GALICIA TV INDEPENDENT TV NORGE VIDEO VERONICA VH-1 VIVA VIVA2 VIDEO MUSIC VOX VT4 VTM West1 West3 YLE1 YLE2 ZDF ZTV

Clock Set

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

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

IMPORTANT

If you performed Auto Set Up (墌pg. 8), Preset Download (

pg. 10) or Auto Channel Set (墌pg. 38), without ever

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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 ( the left column).

Turn on the recorder.

Press 1.

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or

Access the Initial Set screen.

“Just Clock” in

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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 “OFF”). Press OK until the Just Clock setting begins blinking, then press the setting.

IMPORTANT:

recorder’s built-in clock may be reduced, which could adversely effect timer recording. We recommend you to keep Just Clock on. In cases where the clock setting data from a PDC signal is incorrect, however, you are advised to keep Just Clock set to “OFF”.

If you turn off Just Clock, the accuracy of your

to change

Access the Clock Set screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “CLOCK SET”, then press OK or

. The Clock Set screen appears.

NOTE:

When you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ REPUBLIKA, POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE for the country setting ( function. Skip steps 6 and 7 on page 45.

pg. 8, 12), you cannot use Just Clock

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Set the date and time.

Press rt to set the time, then press OK or e. The “DATE” display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year.

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

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

Set Just Clock.

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

, then press OK or e.

● For the Just clock function,

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

won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments.

Set the source channel position for clock

“Just Clock” on page 44.

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to change the time

to change the date

data.

The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and adjustment data from channel position 1. Press rt to set the channel position to the number representing the station transmitting clock setting data, then press OK or e.

Start the clock operation.

Press

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 Programme Recording mode ( ... the recorder is in the Power Save mode ( ... ”L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (

● 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 depending on the reception condition.

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pg. 28).

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pg. 37).

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pg. 36).

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

Video Channel Set

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

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if —

— 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 recorder to your TV via the AV connection (墌pg. 7), since you do not need the video channel you have to set the video channel to off. If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the RF connection ( channel.

Before performing the following steps:

Make sure the recorder’s power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.

Then set your TV to UHF channel 50.

Access the Video Channel Set mode.

Hold down panel shows the following.

on the recorder until the front display

● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the TV screen as shown to the right, go to step 4.

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

pg. 7), you have to set the correct video

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Set the RF output system.

The blinking number on the display indicates the RF output system of your country.

● If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ REPUBLIKA, POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE for the country setting (

pg. 8, 12), press rt to set to “2”.

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● For other countries, set to “1”. Then press OK.

(1: B/G 2: D/K)

Set the video channel.

With AV Connection

Press “2 – –”).

● Now the video channel is set to off.

With RF Connection

Press channel between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by any local station in your area.

(Example) If channel 50 is available in your area

until the front display panel shows “1 – –” (or

PR –

or – to set the video recorder to a vacant

PR +

NOTES:

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

● If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer.

Exit the Video Channel Set mode.

Press OK on the remote control.

With AV Connection

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

With RF Connection

The channel on which the TV screen in step 3 appears clearly is your video channel. To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to the video channel.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. No power is supplied to the recorder. ● The mains power cord is disconnected. Connect the mains power cord.

2. The clock is functioning properly, but the recorder cannot be powered.

3. The remote control won’t function. ● The batteries are discharged. Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

● “

” is displayed on the front display

panel with Auto Timer set to “OFF”.

Press the # button to turn the “#” indicator off.

TAP E TR ANS POR T

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. During recording, the tape does not run. “

” lights up and the channel

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display blinks on the front display panel.

2. The tape will not rewind or fast-forward.

● The recorder is in the Record Pause mode.

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

Press

to resume recording.

Check the cassette.

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

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

2. Noise appears during visual search. ● This is normal.

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.

● 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.

● The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

● The video heads may be dirty. Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2UX or

If you are using the RF connection, . . . set the TV receiver to the video channel. . . . perform “Video Channel Set” (

pg. 46).

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If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking. (

consult your JVC dealer.

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pg. 16)

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

RECORDING

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Recording cannot be started. ● There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its record safety tab removed.

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. ● “L-1”, “L-2” or “SAT” has been selected as the input mode.

3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible. ● 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. Set the input mode to “L-1” or “L-2”.

4. Camcorder recording is not possible. ● The camcorder has not been properly connected.

● The input mode is not correct. Set the input mode to “L-1” or “L-2”.

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

Set to the desired channel.

Confirm that the source is properly connected.

Confirm that all units’ power switches are turned on.

Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected.

TIMER RECORDING

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Timer recording won’t work. ● The clock and/or the timer have been set

2. Timer programming is not possible. ● Timer recording is in progress.s Timer programming can’t be performed

3. “

” on the front display panel won’t

stop blinking.

4. “

”, “䡬” and “$” on the front display

panel won’t stop blinking.

5. “

” blinks for 10 seconds and the

Timer mode is disengaged.

6. The S

HOWVIEW

timer-record properly.

system does not

incorrectly.

● The timer is not engaged. Press

● The timer is engaged but there’s no

cassette loaded.

● The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed.

● The end of the tape was reached during timer recording.

●# has been pressed when there are no

programs in memory, or the timer record information has been programmed incorrectly.

● The recorder’s channel positions have been set incorrectly.

Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings.

and confirm that “#” is displayed

on the front display panel.

while a timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes.

Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

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.

Check the programmed data and re-program as necessary, then press again.

Refer to “Guide Program Number Set” (

pg. 33) and re-perform the procedure.

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption

Power on : 14 W Power off : 3.4 W

Temperature

Operating : 5°C to 40°C

Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD)

: 360 mm x 94 mm x 278 mm Weight : 3.2 kg Format : VHS PAL standard Maximum recording time

(SP) : 240 min. with E-240 video cassette (LP) [HR-J480EU only]

: 480 min. with E-240 video cassette

VIDEO/AUDIO

Signal system : PAL-type colour signal and CCIR

monochrome signal, 625 lines

50 fields Recording system [HR-J480EU] : DA4 (Double Azimuth) head helical

scan system [HR-J280/281/289EU]

: Rotary two-head herical scan

system Signal-to-noise ratio: 45 dB Horizontal resolution

: 250 lines Frequency range : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz Input/Output : 21-pin SCART connectors :

IN/OUT x 1, IN/DECODER x 1

TUNER/TIMER

TV channel storage capacity

: 99 positions (+AUX position) Tuning system : Frequency synthesized tuner Channel coverage : VHF 47MHz – 89MHz/

104MHz – 300MHz/ 302MHz – 470MHz

UHF 470MHz – 862MHz Aerial output : UHF channels 22 – 69 (Adjustable) Memory backup time

: Approx. 10 min.

ACCESSORIES

Provided accessories

: RF cable,

Infrared remote control unit,

“R6” battery x 2

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified. E.& O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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User Manual

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Safety Precautions

FRONT VIEW

REAR VIEW

FRONT DISPLAY PANEL

REMOTE CONTROL

Basic Connections

Auto Set Up

Preset Download

Language

T-V Link Functions

Basic Playback

Playback Features

Basic Recording

Recording Features

B.E.S.T. Picture System

Express Timer Programming

Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

Edit From A Camcorder

Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver

Mode Set

Tuner Set

Clock Set

Video Channel Set

SPECIFICATIONS