ENGLISH
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-J590/J593/J599EU
HR-J290/J293EU
INSTRUCTIONS
LPT0667-001A Printed in Indonesia
COPYRIGHT © 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0202 MNVfIDfOT
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
S
HOWVIEW
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
HOWVIEW
Corporation. The S
licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
—1—
is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development
HOWVIEW
system is manufactured under
For Italy:
A
“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.
—2—
Buttons, Connectors and
A
Indicators
Remote control
See “NOTE”
below.
Front Panel
Cassette
Stop/Eject
0
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
9
7
Fast
Forward
Play
5
3
4
Number keys
Play
4
Rewind
3
Stop
8
Pa us e
9
NOTE:
The buttons with do not function with this recorder.
Eject
Easy Power
off
Easy Repeat
Fast Forward
5
SP/LP (p)
Record
7
[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.
—3—
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
墌
A
Access Main Menu screen
Press MENU. Press w e to select the icon
“OSD”, then press OK.
●
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
.
B
Change setting
Press rt to set to “ON”, then press w or
e.
C
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)
(
墌
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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15)
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10)
Main Menu
You can perform various operations or change various mode
settings on the Main Menu Screen.
●
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”.
A
B
C
D
REC
PR SET
ACMS
TIME
Select this icon to timer-record the programme.
(
13)
墌
Select this icon to perform Manual Channel Set.
(
8, 9)
墌
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
E
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
●
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.
●
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.
—4—
Icon Description
F
ABC OSD
G
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
H
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.
I
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
7)
A
Check contents
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in
“Specifications” (
B
Situate recorder
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
C
Connect recorder to TV
Aerial connector
21-pin SCART cable
(not provided)
Mains power cord
墌
Back of TV
21-pin SCART
connector
16).
RF cable
(provided)
TV aerial cable
AERIAL
J
DECODER ON / OFF
K
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.
L
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.
A
Connect the TV aerial cable to the AERIAL connector on the
B
rear of the recorder.
Connect the provided RF cable between the RF. OUT
C
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
A
illustration.
Connect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between the EURO
B
AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO connector on the rear of the recorder and the
TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.
—5—
D
Perform Plug&Play setup
The TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV connection
or UHF channel 36 (with RF connection
Plug the mains power cord into a mains
outlet. Do not turn on the recorder. The
Country Set screen appears.
Press w e to select your country, then
press OK. The clock and tuner channels
will be set automatically. The time and
date can be set automatically by the
clock setting data transmitted from one of
the regular TV broadcast channels.
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5).
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5)
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 the right column.
A : Austria I : Italy
B : Belgium N : Norway
CH : Switzerland NL : Netherlands
D : Germany P : Portugal
DK : Denmark S : Sweden
E : Spain SF : Finland
F : France OTHERS : Other countries
● When Plug&Play is completed, the Confirmation screen
appears.
E
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
Initial Settings
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.
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, or if you change the
connection from RF connection to AV connection, or vice versa.
If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV
connection, set the video channel to off.
If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the RF
connection, set the correct video channel.
Turn on the recorder and TV.
A
Set the channel on TV
Select the vacant position 36 on your TV.
B
Access Video Channel Set mode
Press 1 on the remote control to enter the standby mode. Press
and hold PR+ or – on the recorder for more than 3 seconds.
C
Set video channel
With AV connection
Press PR + or – to set the video channel to
“OFF”. Then press 1.
With RF connection
Press PR + or – to set the video channel to
a vacant position between 22 and 68
which is not occupied by any local station
in your area. Then press 1.
With AV connection
To view picture signals from the recorder, set your TV to its AV
mode.
With RF connection
To view picture signals from the recorder, set your TV to the
video channel.
—6—
Language Set
TIME DATE
ACMS
You can change the language setting manually as required.
Turn on the recorder and the TV, and set your TV to its AV mode
or video channel.
A
Access Main Menu screen
Press MENU. Press w e to select the icon
“ABC OSD”, then press OK.
B
Select language
Press rt to select the desired language.
ENGLISH : English
DEUTSCH : German
FRANCAIS : French
ITALIANO : Italian
ESPAÑOL : Spanish
DUTCH : Dutch
C
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
ABC OSD
Clock Set
Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly
by the Plug&Play setting.
Turn on the recorder and the TV, and set your TV to its AV mode
or video channel.
A
Access Main Menu screen, then Clock
Set screen
Press MENU. Press w e to select the icon
“TIME DATE”, then press OK.
B
Set “AUTO ADJUST” mode.
Set to “ON” or “OFF” by pressing rt,
then press OK. Normally, set “AUTO
ADJUST” to “ON”.
NOTE:
Auto Adjust may not function properly
depending on the reception condition.
C
Set time, date and year
Press rt until the desired setting appears,
then press e.
OR
Press the appropriate number keys for each
setting.
● Input “0” before any single number
entries.
D
Start clock
Press MENU.
HH: Hour
MM: Minute
DD: Day
MM: Month
YY: Year
Tuner Set
Perform the following steps only if the tuner has not been set
correctly by Plug&Play, or if you have moved to a different area, or
if a new station starts broadcasting in your area.
The recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in channel
positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set
automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area.
Turn on the recorder and the TV, and set your TV to its AV mode
or video channel.
Auto Channel Set
A
Access Main Menu screen, then Auto
Channel Set screen
Press MENU. Press w e to select the icon
“ACMS”, then press OK. The Country Set
screen appears.
B
Select your country
Press w e to select your country.
A:Austria
B : Belgium
CH : Switzerland
D:Germany
DK : Denmark
E : Spain
F : France
I : Italy
N:Norway
NL : Netherlands
P:Portugal
S : Sweden
SF : Finland
OTHERS : Other countries
C
Perform Auto Channel Set
Press OK.
● When Auto Channel Set is completed, the Confirmation screen
appears.
D
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
NOTES:
● Depending on reception conditions, the stations may not be
stored in order, and the station names may not be stored
correctly.
● To delete stations with poor reception condition, refer to
“Deleting a channel” (
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8).
— 7 —
Manual Channel Set
PR SET
PR SET
PR SET
PR SET
Store channels that were not stored during Plug&Play or Auto
Channel Set.
A
Access Main Menu screen, then
Manual Channel Set screen
Press MENU. Press w e to select the icon
“PR SET”, then press OK.
● The Manual Channel Set screen of the
channel position currently received
appears.
B
Access Confirmation screen
Press MENU.
C
Select position
Press rt to select the open channel position, then press OK.
D
Select band
Press AV to select C (regular) or S (cable).
E
Input channel
Press the number keys or rt to input the
channel number you want to store. Input
“0” before any single number entries.
● For fine tuning adjustment, press e to select “MFT” setting, then
press rt to perform fine tuning.
● To input the registered station name, press e to select
“STATION” setting, then press OK. Press rt until the desired
station name appears.
F
Store new channel
Press MENU. The Confirmation screen appears.
● Repeat steps
G
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
3333 – 6666 as necessary.
Deleting a channel
A
Access Main Menu screen, then
Manual Channel Set screen
Press MENU. Press w e to select the icon
“PR SET”, then press OK.
● The Manual Channel Set screen of the
channel position currently received
appears.
B
Access Confirmation screen
Press MENU.
C
Select position
Press rt to select the channel you want
to delete.
D
Delete channel
Press w. The channel directly beneath the
cancelled one moves up one line.
● Repeat steps
E
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
3333–4444
as necessary.
Changing station channel positions
A
Access Main Menu screen, then
Manual Channel Set screen
Press MENU. Press w e to select the icon
“PR SET”, then press OK.
● The Manual Channel Set screen of the
channel position currently received
appears.
B
Access Confirmation screen
Press MENU.
C
Select position
Press rt to select the station you want to move, then press e.
D
Select new position
Press rt to move the station to the new position, then press OK.
Example: If you moved the station in position 4 to position 2, the
stations originally in positions 2 and 3 each move down one
space.
● Repeat steps
E
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
3333 – 4444 as necessary.
Changing station name (A)
A
Access Main Menu screen, then
Manual Channel Set screen
Press MENU. Press w e to select the icon
“PR SET”, then press OK.
● The Manual Channel Set screen of the
channel position currently received
appears.
B
Access Confirmation screen
Press MENU.
C
Select position
Press rt to select the channel, then press OK.
D
Select station name
Press e to select “STATION” setting, then press OK. Press rt
until the desired station name appears, then press OK.
E
Check setting
Press MENU. The Confirmation screen appears.
● Repeat steps
F
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
3333 – 5555 as necessary.
—8—
Changing station name (B)
PR SET
PR SET
A
Access Main Menu screen, then
Manual Channel Set screen
Press MENU. Press w e to select the icon
“PR SET”, then press OK.
● The Manual Channel Set screen of the
channel position currently received
appears.
B
Access Confirmation screen
Press MENU.
C
Select position
Press rt to select the channel, then press OK.
D
Select character for station name
Press e to select “STATION” setting, then press OK. Press e until
the first letter of the station name begins blinking.
E
Enter new character
Press rt to cycle through the characters, then press e. Enter the
remaining characters the same way (maximum of 5). After entering
all characters, press OK.
● The characters available for the station name are A–Z, 0–9, +,
–, . (period), I (space).
● If you make a mistake, press w until the incorrect character
begins blinking. Then enter the correct character by pressing
rt.
F
Check setting
Press MENU. The Confirmation screen appears.
G
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
Fine-tuning channels
A
Access Main Menu screen, then
Manual Channel Set screen
Press MENU. Press w e to select the icon
“PR SET”, then press OK.
● The Manual Channel Set screen of the
channel position currently received
appears.
B
Access Confirmation screen
Press MENU.
C
Select position
Press rt to select the channel you want to tune, then press OK.
D
Perform tuning
Press w e to select “MFT” setting, then
press rt until the picture is its clearest.
● Repeat steps
E
Return to normal screen
Press MENU twice.
3333–4444
as necessary.
TV station and ID list
STATION* STATION NAME STATION* STATION NAME
3SAT
ANT
ARD
ARTE
B1
BBC1
BBC2
BR3
BRTN
CANA L
CAN5
CNN
DR1
DR2
DSF
EURO
FILMN
FR2
FR3
HR3
HRT
ITA-1
KABEL
M6
MDR3
MTV
MTV3
N3
N-TV
NDR3
NED1
NED2
NED3
NET2
NELON
NRK
ORB3
ORF1
ORF2
ORF3
PREM.
PRO7
RAI1
3SAT
ANTENA
ARD
ARTE
BERLIN1
BBC1
BBC2
BAYERN3
BRTN TV1 (Belgium)
CANA L PLUS
CANALE5
CNN
DR1
DR2
DSF
EURONEWS
FILM
France2
France3
HESSEN3
HRT (Croatia)
ITALIA1
KABEL1
M6
MDR3
MTV
MTV3
NORD3
N-TV
NDR3
NED1
NED2
NED3
Network 2 (Ireland)
NICKELODEON
NRK
ORB3
ORF1
ORF2
ORF3
PREMIERE
PRO7
RAI1
RAI2
RAI3
RETE1
RETE4
RIKIS
RTBF1
RTBF2
RTL
RTL2
RTL4
RTL5
SAT.1
SF1
SFB
SPORT
SR6
SVT
SVT1
SVT2
SVT4
SWF3
TEL21
TELE5
TF1
TMC
TNT
TRT
TSI
TSR
TV1
TV2
TV3
TV5
TVE
TVE1
VIVA
VOX
VTM
WDR3
YLE1
YLE2
ZDF
* The “STATION” abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu
of the station name. The “STATION” abbreviation is listed in the
Confirmation screen and is displayed on the screen when the
recorder is tuned to a different station.
RAI2
RAI3
RETE1
RETE4
Rikisutvarpid-Sjonvarp
(Iceland)
RTBF1
RTBF2
RTL
RTL2
RTL4
RTL5
SAT1
SF1
SFB
SPORT
SR6
SVT
SVT1
SVT2
SVT4 (Sweden)
SWF3
TELE21
TELE5
TF1
TELEMONTECARLO
TNT INT
TRT INT
TSI
TSR
BRTN TV1
TV2
TV3
TV5
TVE (Spain TVE 1/2)
TVE1
VIVA
VOX
VTM
West3
YLE1
YLE2
ZDF
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Playback
A
Basic Playback
Reverse
search
2steps
* HR-J590/J593/J599EU only
Reverse play
Forward
slow
motion*
1step
Normal play
Forward
search
2 steps
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode or video channel.
A
Load a cassette
Make sure the window side is
up, the rear label side is facing
you and the arrow on the front of
the cassette is pointing towards
the recorder.
● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.
● The recorder turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically.
● If the cassette’s record safety tab has been removed, playback
begins automatically.
B
Start playback
Press 4.
● If the tape reaches its end during playback, the recorder stops
playback, rewinds the tape and ejects the cassette, then enters
the standby mode automatically.
During playback
Stop playback
Press 8 on the remote
control.
Pause playback and view still picture
Press 9.
● The recorder enters Pause mode after moving 2 or 3 frames.
● If there is vertical jitter, use the PR+/– to correct the picture.
● Press 4 to resume normal playback.
● Still picture playback stops automatically after about 5 minutes
to protect the heads.
Pause and Frame-by-Frame playback
(HR-J590/J593/J599EU only)
Press 9 to pause, then press 9 repeatedly.
● Press 4 to resume normal playback.
High-Speed Search
Press 3 or 5.
● Press 4 to resume normal playback.
● High-speed search stops automatically after about 3 minutes to
protect the heads, then normal playback resumes.
Variable Speed Search (including slow-motion*)
Press w or e repeatedly.
● Press 4 to resume normal playback.
● Each time you press w or e, the playback speed changes. To
decrease the speed during picture search, press the opposite
direction button repeatedly.
● If there is vertical jitter, use the PR+/– to correct the picture.
* HR-J590/J593/J599EU only
● During still picture, press e to start forward slow motion
playback. If you press 9, still picture resumes.
● Slow motion playback stops automatically after about 30
seconds to protect the heads, then still picture resumes.
TTENTION:
In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback
mode,
● the picture will be distorted
● the noise bars will appear
● there will be a loss of color with an LP-recorded tape (HR-
J590/J593/J599EU only)
OR Press 0 on the recorder.
When the tape is not running
Rewind/fast-forward at high speed
Press 3 or 5.
● If you press and hold 3 or 5 during rewinding or fast-
forwarding, you can see the picture on the screen. Releasing it
cancels the picture search and resume rewinding and fastforwarding.
Eject the cassette
Press . OR Press 0 on the recorder.
● You can also eject the cassette when the recorder is standby
mode.
Turn off the recorder
Press 1 on the remote
control. The recorder turns
off.
OR Press 1 on the recorder. The
recorder enters in the
standby mode.
Playback Features
Adjusting tracking condition
Automatic tracking adjustment
When a new cassette is loaded, the recorder enters the automatic
tracking mode.
Manual tracking adjustment
If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during
playback, adjust the tracking manually.
Press and hold PR + or – to eliminate the noises.
Selecting Soundtrack (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. Set
“AUDIO” to the appropriate mode. (
NOTE:
Set “OSD” to “ON” to display the indications on the screen.
(
5)
墌
Rewind Power Off
When the tape is not running, press 3, then press 1. “REW”
blinks on the screen. The recorder enters the standby mode
automatically after rewinding the tape.
Ez (Easy) Power Off
During playback, press . The recorder stops playback,
rewinds the tape and ejects the cassette, then enters the standby
mode automatically.
Playing back selected scene repeatedly
— Ez (Easy) Repeat Playback
During playback, press and hold . The recorder starts the
reverse search. Release this button at the point you want repeat
playback to start. The recorder repeats the selected scene twice.
● During Ez repeat playback, “EZ REPEAT” appears on the screen.
Skipping unwanted portions
— Skip Search
Press 30 SEC once to 6 times during playback. Each press
initiates a 30-second period of high-speed playback (up to
3 minutes). When the specified portion of the tape is skipped,
normal playback resumes automatically. To return to normal
playback during Skip Search, press 4.
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墌
5)
Recording
Accidental erasure prevention
To prevent accidental recording on a
recorded cassette, remove its record
safety tab. To record on it later, cover
the hole with adhesive tape.
Basic Recording
Record safety tab
Watching one programme while recording another
If your recorder is connected to the TV via the AV connection,
press TV/VCR.
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 screen while the one selected with the PR+/– is recorded
on the tape.
● If a decoder is connected to the recorder, you can select a
scrambled channel as well with the TV channel controls.
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode or video channel.
A
Load a cassette
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with
adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.
● The recorder turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically.
B
Select recording channel
Press PR+/– or the number keys.
● You can select channel in the stop mode or recording pause
mode.
C
Set tape speed (HR-J590/J593/J599EU only)
Press SP/LP (p). The current setting for the tape speed appears
on the screen for about 3 seconds. Press SP/LP (p) again to
change the setting while tape speed is displayed.
D
Start recording
Press 7.
● If the tape reaches its end during recording, the recorder stops
recording, rewinds the tape and ejects the cassette, then enters
the standby mode automatically.
During recording
Pause recording
Press 9.
● Press 9 to resume recording.
● You can select channel in the recording pause mode.
● There will be a loss of color, or the picture will be distorted
where the channel is changed.
Stop recording
Press 8 on the remote
control.
OR Press 0 on the recorder.
Specifying recording length
— Instant Timer Recording (ITR)
During recording, press 7 (ITR) repeatedly until the desired
recording length appears on the screen.
● Each time you press the button, recording length increases in
30-minute intervals (up to 9 hours).
● The recorder enters the standby mode after recording is finished.
● To cancel an ITR, press 8 on the remote control or 0 on the
recorder.
Receiving stereo and bilingual programmes
(HR-J590/J593/J599EU only)
Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2)
and a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) as well, making
reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.
● To listen to a stereo programme, set “AUDIO” to “STEREO”.
(
5)
墌
● To listen to a bilingual programme, set “AUDIO” to “LEFT” or
“RIGHT”. (
● To listen to the standard (regular monaural) audio while
receiving a NICAM broadcast, set “AUDIO” to “MONO”. (
NOTE:
Set “OSD” to “ON” to display the indications on the screen.
(
5)
墌
To record stereo and bilingual programmes (A2)
● Stereo programmes are automatically recorded in stereo on the
Hi-Fi audio track (with the normal audio track recording mixed
L and R channel sound).
● Bilingual programmes are automatically recorded in bilingual
on the Hi-Fi audio track. The main soundtrack is recorded on
the normal audio track.
墌
5)
墌
5)
Recording Features
Tape Position/Time Counter
Press OK repeatedly to display the tape position and time
counter on the screen. To reset the time counter, press 0000.
NOTES:
● Set “OSD” to “ON” to display the indications on the screen.
(
5)
墌
● Depending on the type of tape used, the tape position may not
appear right away.
Memory Stop Facility
The recorder stops automatically when rewinding the tape and the
counter reaches “M 0:00:00”. If you set the counter to
“M 0:00:00” before the playback or recording, you can easily
access the pre-selected position by using the time counter.
A
Press OK repeatedly to display the counter on the screen.
B
Press 0000 to reset the counter before playback or recording.
C
Start playback or recording.
D
Press 3 after playback or recording. The tape rewinds and
stops automatically when the counter reaches to “M 0:00:00”.
To record NICAM stereo and bilingual programmes
The NICAM audio programme is recorded on the Hi-Fi audio
track, and the standard audio programme on the normal audio
track.
NOTES:
● Set “NIC” to “AUTO”. (
● If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the
broadcast may be received in monaural with better quality.
● Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a
bilingual programme, set “AUDIO” to the appropriate mode.
(
5)
墌
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墌
5)
Timer Recording
Up to 7 timer recording programmes within a month can be
made.
Before starting:
● Set the clock properly. (
● Set “SYSTEM” to the appropriate mode. (
● Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
NOTES:
● If all the 7 programmes have already been set, “PROGRAM
FULL” appears on the screen.
● If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one programme
overlaps with another, the programme starting earlier will be
recorded. If the start times are the same, the programme made
most recently will be recorded.
● If you wish to stop timer recording which has already started,
press 1.
● After timer recording is completed, the recorder enters the
standby mode automatically.
● If the tape reaches its end during timer recordings, the recorder
stops recording, rewinds the tape and ejects the cassette, then
enters the standby mode automatically.
● You can programme the timer recording while a regular
recording is in progress; the menu screens will not be recorded.
墌
7)
墌
4)
S
HOWVIEW
The S
HOWVIEW
in most TV listing.
A
Press SHOWVIEW to access the
S
HOWVIEW
● Press rt to select “ONCE” (once),
“DAILY” (Monday–Friday) or “WEEKLY”
(weekly serials).
®
Timer Programming
numbers are the numbers next to the programme
number screen.
B Press the appropriate number keys to
input the S
OK. The program list appears.
● If the number you entered is invalid,
“PLEASE CHECK” appears on the screen.
Input a valid S
press OK.
● If the number you entered is invalid,
press w, then input a valid S
HOWVIEW
number, then press
HOWVIEW
number, then
HOWVIEW
number.
C Check the settings.
● If “- -” is displayed on the channel
position, press w e to select “- -”, then
press the number keys then rt to select
the channel position you want to record
manually. This channel position is
registered to the recorder.
● To change the channel position, press w
e to select the “PR” setting, then press rt to select the channel
position you want to record manually.
● To change the date, press w e to select the “DATE” setting, then
press the appropriate number keys or rt.
● To change the daily or weekly serials,
press w e to select the “DATE” setting,
then press OK. Press w e, then press
OK.
● To change the stop time, press w e to
select the stop time. Press the
appropriate number keys or rt.
● To set VPS/PDC, press w e to select the
space between the stop time and the
tape speed, then press rt. If you set
“VPS/PDC” to “ON”, “ ” appears.
“VPS/PDC Recording” on page 13.
墌
● HR-J590/J593/J599EU only
To set the tape speed (SP/LP/IP), press w
e to select the tape speed, then press
rt.
“Intelligent LP Recording (HR-J590/J593/J599EU only)” on
墌
page 13.
D
Press MENU. Press MENU again to return to normal screen.
E
Press 1. The recorder enters timer standby mode. The timer
indicator and standby/record indicator light on the display panel.
● If a cassette has not loaded when the recorder enters the timer
standby mode, the timer indicator blinks on the display panel.
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using the S
Perform steps
A
“AV2 ”.
Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel before the
B
selected programme begins.
Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.
C
1111–5555
. In step
, set the channel position to
3333
HOWVIEW
system:
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Timer Programming
REC
REC
A
Press MENU. Press w e to select the icon
“REC”, then press OK. The programme list
appears.
B
Press OK.
C
Press the appropriate number keys to
set the channel, date, start time and stop
time. Input “0” before any single number
entries.
● To time-record daily (Monday–Friday) or
weekly serials, press w e to select the
“DATE” setting, then press OK. Press w
e, then press OK.
● To set VPS/PDC, press w e to select the
space between the stop time and the
tape speed, then press rt. If you set
“VPS/PDC” to “ON”, “ ” appears.
“VPS/PDC Recording” below.
墌
● HR-J590/J593/J599EU only
To set the tape speed (SP/LP/IP), press w
e to select the tape speed, then press
rt.
“Intelligent LP Recording (HR-J590/J593/J599EU only)” on
墌
the right column.
D
Press MENU. Press MENU again to return to normal screen.
E
Press 1. The recorder enters timer standby mode. The timer
indicator and standby/record indicator light on the display panel.
● If a cassette has not loaded when the recorder enters the timer
standby mode, the timer indicator blinks on the display panel.
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Timer Programming:
Perform steps
A
“AV2 ”.
Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel before the
B
selected programme begins.
Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.
C
1111–5555
. In step
, set the channel position to
3333
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, 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:
● PDC recording is not possible in Central and Eastern Europe.
● It is not possible to set the tape speed to “IP” with “VPS/PDC”
set to “ON”.
● When you use Timer Programming, set the start time (VPS or
PDC time) exactly as advertised in the TV listing.
ARD
- -
Intelligent LP Recording (HR-J590/J593/J599EU only)
When you set the tape speed to “IP”, 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
NOTES:
● If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or more
programmes, do not use this function, but change the tape
speed manually during timer programming.
● There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the tape
speed switches from SP to LP mode on the tape.
● This function is not available during ITR (Instant Timer
Recording), and will not work properly with any tapes longer
than E-180 or with some tapes of shorter lengths.
● It is not possible to set the tape speed to “IP” with “VPS/PDC”
set to “ON”.
Checking, canceling or changing programme
settings
A
Disengage timer recording standby mode
Press 1.
B
Access Main Menu screen
Press MENU. Press w e to select the icon
“REC”, then press OK. The programme list
appears.
C
Cancel or change programme setting
To cancel a programme, press rt to
select the programme you want to delete,
then press w.
To change a programme, press rt to
select the programme, then press OK. Press
w e to select the item you want to change,
then press the number keys or rt to change the settings.
After confirming all information is correct, press MENU.
D
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
E
Re-engage timer recording standby mode
Press 1. The recorder enters timer standby mode. The timer
indicator and standby/record indicator light on the display panel.
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Editing
Editing with another video recorder or a
camcorder
You can use your recorder as the source player or the recording
deck. You can use a camcorder as the source player and your
recorder as the recording deck. Refer also to the other
components’ instruction manuals for connection and its
operations.
Connection with another video recorder
Your recorder
Video
channel or
AV mode
RF cable
(provided)
RecorderTV receiver
21-pin SCART cable
(not provided)
Another recorder
Player
A
Make connections
Connection with another video recorder
Connect EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO or EURO AV2 DECODER
connector to another video recorder.
Connection with a camcorder
Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the
recorder’s EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO or EURO AV2 DECODER
connector via a cable adapter.
B
Load cassettes
Insert the playback cassette into the source player and the cassette
to be recorded on into the recording deck.
C
Select input mode on recording deck
Select the correct external input on the recording deck. On this
recorder, press AV and/or PR+/–.
Select “AV1” for the EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO connector, or
“AV2” for the EURO AV2 DECODER connector.
D
Select edit mode
Select the appropriate edit mode for the components if such a
mode is equipped.
E
Start playback
Engage the Play mode of the source player.
F
Start recording
Engage the Record mode of the recording deck.
Connection with a camcorder
AUDIO OUT
Camcorder
VIDEO OUT
Player
Cable adapter
(not provided)
Your recorder
Audio/Video cable
(not provided)
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System Connections Subsidiary Settings
Connecting to a satellite receiver
Connect the decoder to the satellite receiver’s connector if you
have a decoder, EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO connector to TV’s
connector, and EURO AV2 DECODER connector to the satellite
receiver’s connector. Then connect the satellite receiver and TV.
● To record a programme via the satellite receiver, set the input
mode to “AV2” by pressing AV and/or PR+/–.
● To receive a scrambled broadcast, descramble the signal with
the decoder.
● For details, refer to the instruction manual for the satellite
receiver and decoder.
Connecting/Using a decoder
You can enjoy the variety of programming that is available through
scrambled channels.
Set “DECODER” to “ON”. (墌5)
A
Connect the recorder’s EURO AV2 DECODER connector to the
B
decoder’s 21-pin SCART connector using a 21-pin SCART cable.
Connecting/Using a stereo system
(HR-J590/J593/J599EU only)
You can listen to the soundtrack through your stereo system.
Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on the recorder to
the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR connectors on your stereo
system’s receiver or amplifier.
● When listening to sound through the connected stereo system,
turn the TV’s volume down completely.
Child Lock
You can disable the recorder’s operations. While the recorder is
turned on, press . “SAFE” appears on the screen.
To release the child lock, press on the remote control until the
power indicator blinks on the display panel.
● If any buttons on the recorder are pressed, “SAFE” appears on
the screen and the power indicator blinks on the display panel.
NOTES:
● When the child lock function is in use, keep the remote control
out of the children’s reach.
● Timer recording programs will be performed even if the child
lock function activated.
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Specifications
GENERAL
Power : 200 V – 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption
Power on : Approx. 12 W
Standby mode : 3.0 W
Video Head system
HR-J590/J593/
J599EU
HR-J290/J293EU : Rotary two-head helical scan system
Tape speed
(SP) : 23.39 mm/sec
(LP)* : 11.69 mm/sec
* HR-J590/J593/J599EU only
Tape format : Tape width 1/2"
Maximum recording time
(SP) : 240 min. with E-240 video cassette
(LP)* : 480 min. with E-240 video cassette
* HR-J590/J593/J599EU only
Rewind time : Approx. 180 sec. with E-180 cassette
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 360 mm x 94.5 mm x 270 mm
Weight : 4.0 kg
Operating temperature : 5°C to 35°C
Operating humidity : Less than 80 %
Timer : 24 hours display type
: DA4 (Double Azimuth) head helical
scan system
(12.7 mm high density VHS tape)
VIDEO
Signal system : PAL-type colour signal and CCIR
monochrome signal, 625 lines
50 fields
Recording Format : PAL/MESECAM
RF reception : PAL (B/G)/SECAM (B/G)
RF OUT : PAL G
RF modulator : UHF channels 22 – 68 (Adjustable)
Input level : VIDEO IN (SCART type)
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, unbalanced
Output level : VIDEO OUT (SCART type)
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, unbalanced
Signal-to-noise ratio : More than 43 dBm
AUDIO
Input level : AUDIO IN (SCART type)
–6.0 dBm, more than 10 kΩ
Output level : AUDIO OUT (SCART, RCA type)
–6.0 dBm, less than 1 kΩ
Audio track : Mono track and Hi-Fi track
Audio frequency response
Normal audio : 100 Hz to 10,000 Hz
(–6/+3 dBm)
Hi-Fi audio : 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
(–3/+3 dBm)
Audio signal to noise ratio
Hi-Fi audio : More than 70 dB (JIS A filter)
Audio dynamic range
Hi-Fi audio : More than 85 dB (JIS A filter)
ACCESSORIES
Provided accessories : RF cable,
Infrared remote control unit,
“R3” battery x 2
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified otherwise.
E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without
notice.
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