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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER |
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HR-J590/J593/J599EU |
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HR-J290/J293EU |
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INSTRUCTIONS |
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LPT0667-001A |
Printed in Indonesia |
COPYRIGHT © 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. |
0202 MNVfIDfOT |
SAFETY FIRST ............................................................................... |
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Buttons, Connectors and Indicators ................................................ |
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Front Panel ............................................................................. |
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Rear Panel .............................................................................. |
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Remote control....................................................................... |
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On-screen display .................................................................. |
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Main Menu ............................................................................ |
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Basic Connections.......................................................................... |
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Initial Settings .............................................................................. |
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Video Channel Set.................................................................. |
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Language Set .......................................................................... |
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Clock Set ................................................................................ |
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Tuner Set ................................................................................ |
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Playback .................................................................................... |
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Recording................................................................................... |
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Timer Recording.......................................................................... |
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SHOWVIEW® Timer Programming........................................... |
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Timer Programming .............................................................. |
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Checking, canceling or changing programme settings........... |
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Editing ....................................................................................... |
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Editing with another video recorder or a camcorder ............. |
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System Connections .................................................................... |
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Connecting to a satellite receiver.......................................... |
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Connecting/Using a decoder ................................................ |
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Connecting/Using a stereo system |
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Subsidiary Settings ..................................................................... |
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Child Lock............................................................................ |
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Specifications.............................................................................. |
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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 SECAMcompatible).
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 1 and 2 before installing or operating the recorder.
It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record prerecorded 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.
●SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
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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 place the recorder …
…in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.
…in direct sunlight.
…in a dusty environment.
…in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.
…on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2.DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openings or holes. (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 place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control.
4.DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
5.DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
6.DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with 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 place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
8.AVOID 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.
ATTENTION:
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 |
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Stop/Eject0 loading slot |
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Easy Repeat |
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Rewind3 |
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Pause9 |
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Record7 |
Infrared beam Forward5 |
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receiving window
Display panel
Child Lock
APower Indicator
BVCR Indicator
CTimer Indicator
DStandby/Record Indicator*
*Standby/Record Indicator lights when the recorder is in standby mode or during recording.
Rear Panel
Mains power cord
See “ATTENTION” below.
* HR-J590/J593/J599EU only
ATTENTION:
Do not drop the tying band for fixing the main power cord into the inside of the recorder. It may cause a malfunction.
NOTE:
The buttons with do not function with this recorder.
About 1Button
When you press 1on 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 1on the recorder.
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On-screen display
If you press (OK) on the remote control when “OSD” is set to “ON” ( 5), you can see the current recorder status on the 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.
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 2.
B Change setting
Press rt to set to “ON”, then press w or e.
C Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
OSD |
*The default setting is bold in the following table.
AChannel and auxiliary input
BClock*
CTape position*
DTime counter*
ECurrent day/month/year
FTape speed
GRecorder operation mode
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EZ REPEAT |
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EJECT |
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*Each time you press (OK), the display shows clock or tape position and time counter alternatively.
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”.
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Description |
A REC Select this icon to timer-record the programme. ( 13)
B PR SET Select this icon to perform Manual Channel Set. ( 8, 9)
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D TIME Select this icon to set clock manually. ( 7)
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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.
AUTO: Normally select this. The appropriate colour system is selected automatically depending on the playback or recording signals.
If “AUTO” does not work correctly, set the following mode manually.
PAL: To record PAL signals, or playback a PAL. MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or play back a MESECAM tape.
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.
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G AUDIO |
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Your recorder is capable of recording four |
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soundtracks (STEREO, LEFT, RIGHT and |
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MONO) and plays back the one you select. |
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LEFT: For main audio of Bilingual tapes |
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MONO: For audio-dubbed tapes |
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“OFF”. Otherwise, the recorder status |
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AUTO: Normally select this. You can play back |
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K EPC |
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picture quality according to your preference. |
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OFF: Picture quality is not adjusted. |
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SHARP: Clearer, sharper-edged picture when |
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L NIC |
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Select the appropriate mode. Refer to page 11. |
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AUTO: The recorder detect NICAM broadcasts |
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automatically. |
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Basic Connections
A Check contents
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” ( 16).
B Situate recorder
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
C Connect recorder to TV
Aerial connector
Back of TV
TV aerial cable
21-pin SCART connector
21-pin SCART cable |
RF cable |
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Mains power cord
Back of recorder |
Mains outlet
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RF Connection
ADisconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
BConnect the TV aerial cable to the AERIAL connector on the rear of the recorder.
CConnect 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.
AConnect the aerial, recorder and TV as shown in the illustration.
BConnect 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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