JVC HR-J595 User Manual
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-J595EK
INSTRUCTIONS
PAL
LPT0669-001B
safety first2
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.
IMPORTANT
■Please read the various precautions on pages 2–4 of this instruction manual 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.
IMPORTANT
Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from
this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is
too short to reach a power point, then obtain a proper safety approved extension lead/adapter or
consult your dealer.
In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to replace the fuse only with an identical
approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If the fuse fails again consult
your nearest JVC dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to
avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as
follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured Black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
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.
safety first 3
The STANDBY/ON o button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches
operating current on and off. “y ” shows electrical power standby and “ z” shows
Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long Play) mode cannot be played back on
a single-speed 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.
DO NOT place the recorder…
1.
… 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 con-
tainers 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.
ON.
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.
■ Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video recorder. However, only VHS record-
ing can be made and played back.
■ HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
■ VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The
VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
safety first4
Some Do’s And Don’ts
On The Safe Use Of Equipment
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like
any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be
assured.
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnec-
tions between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your
equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is
damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is
designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the
equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may
need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the require-
ments of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety
always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the
instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL...
— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in
the case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than
sorry!
Contents
Diagrams of Equipment ................................ 6
Equipment Key ............................................. 7
Welcome to JVC ............................................8
Plug&Play Setup ........................................ 10
Initial Settings ........................................... 13
Basic Features ............................................ 23
Advanced Features ..................................... 37
Subsidiary Information ............................. 48
List of Terms .............................................. 52
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Diagram Key
equipment key 7
FRONT PANEL
1 STANDBY/ON o Button
turns VCR on/off (loading a
cassette also turns power on).
2 § Button stops tape;
ejects tape during Stop mode.
3 Cassette Loading Slot is
where cassette is inserted;
door closes.
4 | Button stops tape
temporarily during recording;
stops tape temporarily during
playback; plays back frame by
frame with each additional
press.
5 1 Button rewinds the
tape; initiates high-speed
reverse search.
6 ¡ Button fast-forwards
tape; initiates high-speed
forward search.
7 PR +/– Buttons select a
preset position.
8 Display Panel shows the
condition of the VCR.
9 Infrared Beam Receiving
Window is where Remote
Control should be aimed when
in use.
10 T Button starts regular
recording.
11 . Button plays back tape;
cancels Pause, Still, Slow,
Search modes.
REAR PANEL
1 Mains Power Cord
supplies power to VCR.
2 Tying Band Stopper fixes
the main power cord. Do not
drop the tying band into the
inside of the VCR. It may cause
a malfunction.
3 EURO AV2 DECODER
Connector enables connection
of satellite receiver or second
recorder; input recordable
when AV2 selected.
4 AERIAL Connector enables
connection of aerial.
5 EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO
Connector enables AV
connection to TV or second
VCR; input recordable when
AV1 selected.
6 AUDIO OUT (L/R)
Connectors enable connection
of audio cassette recorder, TV
or second VCR for dubbing.
7 RF. OUT Connector enables
connection to aerial terminal
of TV receiver.
VCR DISPLAY PANEL
1 Power Indicator lights up
when the VCR is turned on.
2 VCR Indicator lights when
the VCR is in the video mode.
At this point, the TV automatically enters AV mode.
3 Timer Indicator lights
when the VCR enters Timer
mode.
4 Standby/Record
Indicator lights when the
VCR is in standby mode or
during recording.
REMOTE CONTROL
1 STANDBY/ON o Button
turns VCR on/engages the
VCR in the standby mode.
2 TV/VCR Button switches
connected TV’s mode between
TV and AV.
3 AV Button selects VCR’s
auxiliary input mode.
4 Number Keys are used in
preset position selection and
the VIDEO Plus+ Timer
Programming.
5 . Button — same as
button on VCR.
6 1 Button — same as
button on VCR.
7 S Button stops tape.
8 | Button — same as
button on VCR.
9 MENU Button accesses
Menu screen.
10 OK Button enters
selections made in on-screen
menus; displays the current
VCR status on the TV screen.
11 ^& [PR+/–] Buttons
select a preset position; used
for selection in on-screen
menus; adjust the tracking
during playback, still picture
or variable speed search.
12 VIDEO Plus+ Button
accesses VIDEO Plus+
Program screen.
ATTENTION:
To mobile phone users:
Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the VCR may cause picture vibration on the
TV screen or change the screen to a blue back display.
On placing the VCR:
Some TVs or other appliances generates strong magnetic fields. Do not place such
appliance on top of the VCR as it may cause picture disturbance.
About o Button
When you press o on the VCR and remote control while the VCR is turned on,
each button works differently.
On the VCR
When you press o , the VCR is turned off completely.
On the Remote Control
When you press o , the VCR enters the standby mode. lights on the
display panel. To turn off the VCR completely, press o on the VCR.
13 TV AV Button enables
Remote Control of your JVC TV.
14 TV PR +/– Buttons selects
the connected JVC TV's
channel.
15 * Buttons are not available
with this VCR.
16 0 Button ejects tape
during Stop mode.
17 3 Button
initiates a 30-second period of
fast-motion playback.
18
10yButton initiates
Ez (Easy) Power Off function.
19 Button initiates Ez
(Easy) repeat playback.
¡ Button — same as
20
button on VCR.
21 / Button selects tape
speed.
22 T [ITR] Button starts
regular recording (press once),
Instant Timer Recording (press
twice); sets duration of ITR.
23 0000 Button resets
counter on the on-screen
display to ‘0:00:00’.
24 *TButtons initiate
variable-speed search.
25 Button enables/
disables the child lock mode.
o Button turns JVC
26 TV
TV on/off.
27 TV
volume of connected JVC TV.
+/– Buttons control
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
VCR’s functions, as well as basic
functions of JVC TV sets.
• Point the Remote Control toward
the receiving window on the VCR.
• The maximum operating distance
of the Remote Control is about
7.5m.
• To operate your JVC TV, press the
corresponding button: TVo, TV
AV , TV PR +/– , 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.
+/– (TV
welcome to jvc8
Welcome to JVC
Thank you for choosing JVC.
We hope that you will get many hours of enjoyment from your new unit.
Getting Everything Ready
before you start
Please read the SAFETY
FIRST on pages 2–4
it tells you about some
safety points
Refer to the diagrams on
pages 6–7 when reading
through these
instructions
Refer to the List of
Terms on page 52 if you
need an explanation for
any terms in this manual
check the contents Unpack the box and place the VCR on a flat, stable surface.
Check that you have the items shown below.
Video Cassette Recorder
RF Cable
AAA Batteries x 2
Infrared Remote
Control Unit
scart and rf
SCART is a
recommended option
because its use
improves the quality of
the picture.
If connecting to a stereo
TV you will need a
SCART cable.
There are several types
of SCART cables, fully-
wired and others.
welcome to jvc 9
GETTING EVERYTHING READY (continued)
connect cables Connect the cables as indicated in the diagram (below), using
the TV Aerial Cable, the
Mains Power
Cord
RF Cable and the 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided).
RF Cable
(provided)
TV Aerial
Cable
(not
provided)
21-pin SCART Cable
(not provided)
If you use a SCART
cable, you must also
connect the RF cable.
Mains Outlet
Back of VCR
You are now ready to start the Plug&Play Setup which begins on the next page.
Do not turn on the VCR. When the main power cord is first plugged into a
main outlet, the VCR performs Plug&Play Setup. (Z pg. 10)
plug&play setup10
Plug&Play Setup
The TV should be set to its AV mode (if you are using both the RF cable and 21-pin SCART cable for
connection) or UHF channel 22 (if you are using only RF cable for connection).
Start Plug&Play Setup
before you start
Check that the
connection is completed
Tune the TV to your
Video Channel or to its
AV mode
Load the batteries into
the Remote Control
Refer to the Remote
Control diagram on
pages 6–7
Unless indicated
otherwise, use the
buttons on the Remote
Control
Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
note Do not turn on the VCR or do not press any buttons on the VCR or
Remote Control.
what will happen? The Plug&Play screen
appears on the TV screen. Then press OK.
NOTE:
If you have connected your TV to the VCR with
ACMS
only the RF cable and the on-screen display
appearing on UHF channel 22 looks distorted,
perform “
Video Channel Set” on page14.
The VCR is automatically setting up the tuner
channels. This only happens the first time that you
plug the main power cord into the main outlet.
When Plug&Play is completed, the Confirmation
screen appears.
01 C03 00 ARD
01 C03 00 ARD
02 C02 00 ZDF
03
S40
04
S11 BR3
05 C02 00 HR3
06 - - - - - - - - 07
- - - -
08 - - - - - - -
00
00
- MOVE:
DELETE:
WDR3
- - - - -
plug&play setup 11
Check the Results
Make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the VCR’s memory by
using the ^ and & buttons.
If station names (ID — Z pg. 21) have also been stored in the VCR’s memory, the
station name will be displayed on the TV screen.
Finish Off
return to normal screen Press MENU.
The Tuner Set is completed.
IMPORTANT
•
re-running setup Plug&Play Setup may not behave as described if it has
already been run on the VCR. This is because some of the information gathered
on the first Plug&Play Setup is retained in memory and that part of the process
may be skipped by the VCR.
duplicate stations You may be able to receive the same station from two
•
different transmitters in which case Plug&Play Setup will detect and store both.
It is normal for one transmitter to give you a better quality picture than the
other; to delete those stations which have a poor picture Z
page19.
manual station setting If any of the above problems occur, refer to
•
page19 to input station names (Z
station preset positions (Z pg.20,
Change Station Name). You can also change
Change Station Preset Position).
Delete A Channel on
IF YOU HAVE ANY DIFFICULTY WITH THE ABOVE PROCEDURES CALL THE JVC
CUSTOMER SERVICE HOT LINE ON 0870 330 5000
plug&play setup12
Initial
Settings
Video Channel Set ...................................... 14
Language Set ............................................. 15
Clock Set .................................................... 16
Tuner Set ..................................................... 17
initial settings14
Video Channel Set
before you start
The power cord must be
plugged in and
connected to the VCR
The VCR must be turned
on
The Remote Control
must have batteries
inserted
The TV set must be
turned on
The VCR can send picture signals to the TV set in one of two ways; RF
(ordinary cable included with this VCR) and AV (via a 21-pin SCART cable
available from TV and Hi-Fi dealers). Depending upon which method you
use, the VCR must have the correct method set up in order to work. The
Video Channel is originally set to channel 22 but if for any reason this fails to
happen, the instructions below describe how to set the Video Channel
manually.
Set channel on TV
Select the vacant position 22 on you TV.
Access Video Channel Set Mode
Press o button on the Remote Control to enter the standby mode. Press and
hold PR+ or – on the VCR for more than 3 seconds.
Set Video Channel
if you are using both the rf cable and
21-pin SCART cable for connection Press
PR+ or – to set the Video Channel to
if you are using only the rf cable for
connection Press PR+ or – to set the Video
Channel to a vacant position between 22 and 68
which is not occupied by any station in your area
(refer to station list on page22).
OFF.
RF CHANNEL : 22
Exit Video Channel Set Mode
Press o.
To view pictures from your VCR you must now set your TV to either the Video
Channel or to AV mode, depending upon your choice above.
Language Set
initial settings 15
before you start
The Remote Control
must have batteries
inserted
The TV set must be
turned on
Tune the TV to your
Video Channel or to its
AV mode
You can change the language setting manually as required.
Setting the language
get to the main menuget to the main menu
get to the main menu
get to the main menuget to the main menu
ABC OSD using the * and Tbuttons and press OK.
select language Press the ^ and & buttons to
select the desired language and press * and T.
ENGLISH English
РУССKИЙ Russian
DEUTCH German
FRANCAIS French
POLSKI Polish
ČESKY Czech
MAGYAR Hungarian
return to normal screen Press MENU.
Press MENU. Select the icon
ABC OSD
Çccsa
initial settings16
before you start
The Remote Control
must have batteries
inserted
The TV set must be
turned on
Tune the TV to your
Video Channel or to its
AV mode
Clock Set
Setting the Clock
get to the main menu Press MENU. Select the
TIME DATE using the * and Tbuttons and
icon
press OK.
set time and date
Press the ^ and &
buttons to display the
HH DDYYMM
MM
desired setting and
press T.
OR
Press the appropriate number keys for each setting.
Input “0” before any single number entries.
TIME DATE
start clock operation Press MENU.
initial settings 17
Tuner Set
The VCR needs to find, identify and memorise all available stations in your area in order to
record programmes correctly. Once done, pressing the ^ or & buttons enables you to jump
to the available channels without going via any vacant channels. This channel search can be
done either automatically or manually. You should only need to perform either of the
following procedures if Plug&Play Setup has failed to identify and record available channels
or you have moved to a new area.
Auto Channel Setup
ACMS
get to the main menu Press MENU.
perform auto channel set Select the icon ACMS using the *
and T buttons and press OK twice.
During Auto Channel Set the indicator on the TV screen moves from left
01 C03 00 PR01
to right. When Auto Channel Set is
completed, the Confirmation screen
appears.
confirmation screen Once Auto
Channel Set has completed its search,
the confirmation screen will appear
showing the details (Preset Number, Channel Number, Fine Tuning
Condition and Station) of the TV stations that the process has
found. To view the next channel, press the ^ and & buttons to
01 C03 00 PR01
02 C02 00 PR02
03
S40
04
S11 PR04
05 C02 00 PR05
06 - - - - - - - - 07
- - - -
08 - - - - - - -
00
00
- MOVE:
DELETE:
PR03
- - - - -
move the highlight bar to the required channel.
return to normal screen Press MENU.
poor reception The VCR memorises all stations found regardless of their quality. If a station’s
quality is poor, you can delete that station from the memory (see page 19).
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