JVC HR-J590 User Manual

ENGLISH

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-J590/J593/J599EU HR-J290/J293EU

INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY FIRST............................................................................... 1

Buttons, Connectors and Indicators ................................................ 3

Front Panel ............................................................................. 3

Rear Panel .............................................................................. 3

Remote control....................................................................... 3

On-screen display .................................................................. 4

Main Menu ............................................................................ 4

Basic Connections.......................................................................... 5

Initial Settings.............................................................................. 6

Video Channel Set.................................................................. 6

Language Set .......................................................................... 7

Clock Set................................................................................ 7

Tuner Set ................................................................................ 7

Playback .................................................................................... 10

Recording................................................................................... 11

Timer Recording.......................................................................... 12

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Timer Programming .............................................................. 13

Checking, canceling or changing programme settings........... 13

Timer Programming........................................... 12

Editing ....................................................................................... 14

Editing with another video recorder or a camcorder ............. 14

System Connections .................................................................... 15

Connecting to a satellite receiver.......................................... 15

Connecting/Using a decoder ................................................ 15

Connecting/Using a stereo system

(HR-J590/J593/J599EU only)................................................. 15

Subsidiary Settings..................................................................... 15

Child Lock............................................................................ 15

Specifications.............................................................................. 16

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

CAUTION

䡲 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.

䡲 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.

WAR NIN G

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

2. Recordings made of SECAM-B television signals produce

3. SECAM-L prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a

4. This recorder cannot be used for the SECAM-L standard. Use

EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

signals for recording and playback.

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 SECAMcompatible).

SECAM-L video recorder produce monochrome pictures when played back with this recorder.

a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L signals.

IMPORTANT

䡲 Please read the various precautions on page 1 and 2 before

installing or operating the recorder.

䡲 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.

● Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video cassette recorder, however, only VHS signals can be played back and recorded.

● HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

● S

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Corporation. The S licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development

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system is manufactured under

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 1 button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. “`” shows electrical power standby and “ ! ” shows ON.

For HR-J590/J593/J599EU 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-J290/J293EU 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

… in direct sunlight. … in a dusty environment. … in an environment where strong magnetic fields are

… 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 control.

4. DO NOT recorder or remote control. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

5. DO NOT

6. DO NOT water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.

7. DO NOT candles, on the apparatus.

8. AVOID

place the recorder …

humidity.

generated.

block the recorder’s ventilation openings or holes.

place heavy objects on the recorder or remote

place anything which might spill on top of the

expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. use this equipment in a bathroom or places with

place any naked flame sources, such as lighted

violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form on 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’s power turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.

How to use the remote control

Before use, insert the batteries in the correct directions as indicated under the battery cover. The remote control can operate most of your recorder’s functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets.

● Point the remote control toward the receiving window on the recorder.

● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about

7.5 m.

● To operate your JVC TV, press the corresponding button: TV 1, TV AV, TV PR +/–, TV %+/– (TV Volume).

NOTE:

If the remote control does not work properly, remove its batteries, wait for a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try again.

Video heads cleaning

Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.

Usable cassettes

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

● This 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 cassette.

TTENTION:

To mobile phone users:

Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the recorder may cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a blue back display.

On placing the recorder:

Some TVs or other appliances generates strong magnetic fields. Do not place such appliance on top of the recorder as it may cause picture disturbance.

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Buttons, Connectors and

Indicators

Remote control

See “NOTE” below.

Front Panel

Cassette

Stop/Eject

PR +/–

loading slot

Infrared beam receiving window

Display panel

A Power Indicator B VCR Indicator C Timer Indicator D Standby/Record Indicator*

* Standby/Record Indicator lights when the recorder is in standby mode

or during recording.

Pa us e

Record

Rewind

Fast Forward

Play

Number keys

Play

Rewind

Stop

Pa us e

NOTE:

The buttons with do not function with this recorder.

Eject

Easy Power off

Easy Repeat

Fast Forward

SP/LP (p)

Record

[ITR]

Child Lock

Rear Panel

Mains power cord

See “ATTENTION” below.

* HR-J590/J593/J599EU only

TTENTION:

Do not drop the tying band for fixing the main power cord into the inside of the recorder. It may cause a malfunction.

About 1 Button

When you press 1 on the recorder and remote control while the recorder is turned on, each button works differently.

On the recorder

When you press 1, the recorder is turned off completely.

On the remote control

When you press 1, the recorder enters in the standby mode.

lights on the display panel. To turn off the recorder

completely, press 1 on the recorder.

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On-screen display

If you press (OK) on the remote control when “OSD” is set to “ON” ( screen. The indications except the clock or time counter disappears in about 5 seconds. To clear the on-screen display completely, press (OK) again. The indications are not recorded even if the recorder is in the recording mode.

5), you can see the current recorder status on the

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Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU. Press w e to select the icon “OSD”, then press OK.

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If you select the icon A to D, follow the each setting procedure.

●

If you select the icon E to L, go to step

2222

Change setting

Press rt to set to “ON”, then press w or e.

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

*The default setting is bold in the following table.

Icon Description

OSD

A Channel and auxiliary input B Clock* C Tape position*

D Time counter* E Current day/month/year F Tape speed G Recorder operation mode

On-screen

display

PLAY appears when you playback.

REW

FF appears during fast-forwarding. EZ REPEAT appears during Ez repeat playback. ( EJECT appears when you eject the cassette. STOP appears when you stop playback or recording. RECORD appears during recording. RECP appears in the record pause mode.

SAFE

* Each time you press (OK), the display shows clock or tape position and

time counter alternatively.

appears during rewinding, or blinks during rewinding with Rewind Power Off function.

10)

(

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appears when the recorder enters in child lock mode, or any buttons on the recorder are pressed during child lock mode. (

Description

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Main Menu

You can perform various operations or change various mode settings on the Main Menu Screen.

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Turn on the recorder and the TV, and set your TV to its AV mode or video channel.

●

The procedure shows how to set “OSD” to “ON”.

REC

PR SET

ACMS

TIME

Select this icon to timer-record the programme. (

13)

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Select this icon to perform Manual Channel Set. (

8, 9)

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Select this icon to perform Auto Channel Set. (

7) Auto Channel Set automatically assigns

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all receivable stations in your area.

Select this icon to set clock manually. (墌7)

DATE

SYSTEM AUTO / PAL / MESECAM

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.

: Normally select this. The appropriate

AUTO

colour system is selected automatically depending on the playback or recording signals.

If “AUTO” does not work correctly, set the following mode manually.

: To record PAL signals, or playback a PAL.

PAL MESECAM

back a MESECAM tape.

: To record SECAM signals, or play

NOTES:

About NTSC Playback

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Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at the top and bottom of the screen, or cut off the top and bottom portions of superimposed displays. This is not a malfunction.

●

The picture may roll up and down. This can be corrected if your TV has the V-HOLD control function.

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The counter and tape remaining time readings will be incorrect.

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During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the picture will be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.

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Icon Description

ABC OSD

AUDIO STEREO / LEFT / RIGHT / MONO

Select this icon to set the language. You can select among 6 languages. (

(HR-J590/J593/J599EU only)

Your recorder is capable of recording four soundtracks (STEREO, LEFT, RIGHT and MONO) and plays back the one you select.

: For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

STEREO

: For main audio of Bilingual tapes

LEFT

: For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

RIGHT

: For audio-dubbed tapes

MONO

OSD ON / OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, various recorder status information (on-screen display) appears on the screen.

NOTE:

When you use the recorder as the source player for editing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”. Otherwise, the recorder status information will be recorded on the edited tape.

16:9/4:3 AUTO / 16:9 / 4:3

You can select the aspect ratio of your TV.

: Normally select this. You can play back

AUTO

the 16:9 and 4:3 screen-programme as they are.

: You can play back the programme with the

16:9

16:9 screen format.

: You can play back the programme with the

4:3

4:3 screen format.

NOTE:

Set your TV to its AV mode if the picture is cut off on the screen when you play back the programme with the 16:9 screen format.

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Basic Connections

Check contents

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” (

Situate recorder

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

Connect recorder to TV

Aerial connector

21-pin SCART cable (not provided)

Mains power cord

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Back of TV

21-pin SCART connector

16).

RF cable

(provided)

TV aerial cable

AERIAL

DECODER ON / OFF

EPC OFF / SOFT / SHARP

Set “DECODER” to “ON” when you use a decoder connected to the EURO AV2 DECODER connector.

This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference.

: Picture quality is not adjusted.

OFF

: Reduces image coarseness when viewing

SOFT

overplayed tapes containing much noise.

: Clearer, sharper-edged picture when

SHARP

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

NOTE:

You can perform EPC setting only during playback.

NIC AUTO / OFF

(HR-J590/J593/J599EU only)

Select the appropriate mode. Refer to page 11.

: The recorder detect NICAM broadcasts

AUTO

automatically.

: The recorder does not detect NICAM

OFF

broadcasts.

Back of recorder

Mains outlet

EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO

RF. OUT

RF Connection

Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.

Connect the TV aerial cable to the AERIAL connector on the

rear of the recorder.

Connect the provided RF cable between the RF. OUT

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

AV Connection

If your TV is equipped with a 21-pin SCART connector, perform AV connection to improve picture quality during tape playback.

Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as shown in the

illustration.

Connect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between the EURO

AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO connector on the rear of the recorder and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.

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