JVC HR-J635EA User Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-J635EA

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CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

Safety Precautions .................................... 2

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 3

Basic Connections ................................... 3

Tune The TV To Your Video Recorder ...... 4

INITIAL SETTINGS 5

On-Screen Displays ................................. 5

Tuner Set ..................................................6

Clock Set .................................................9

PLAYBACK 10

Basic Playback ....................................... 10

Playback Features .................................. 11

RECORDING 15

Basic Recording .....................................15

Recording Features ................................ 16

B.E.S.T. Picture System ........................... 18

TIMER RECORDING 20

G-Code Setup ........................................ 20

G-Code Timer Programming .................. 22

Regular Timer Programming .................. 24

Check And Cancel Programmes......... 25

Auto SP/LP Timer ...............................25

EDITING 26

Edit To Or From Another Video

Recorder ................................................26

Edit From A Camcorder ......................... 27

Random Assemble Editing ..................... 28

Audio Dubbing ......................................30

REMOTE CONTROL 31

Multi-Brand Remote Control.................. 31

INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY 32

TROUBLESHOOTING 34 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 36 INDEX 37 SPECIFICATIONS Back cover

INSTRUCTIONS

PU30425-1947

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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

n 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.

n 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.

IMPORTANT

n Please read the various precautions on this page before

installing or operating the recorder.

n 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.

The OPERATE button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off.

Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed video recorder.

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.

DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openings.

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.

5. 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 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.

ABOUT HEAD 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.

PAL NTSC

n Only cassettes marked "VHS" can be used with this

videorecorder.

n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment. n G-Code is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.

The G-Code system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PER-

Basic

FORMED.

EN 3

Connections

Aerial terminal

RF Cable

Back of TV

AV-IN terminals

Mains Power Cord

(provided)

AV Cable (provided)

TV Aerial Cable

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” (Z back cover).

SITUATE RECORDER

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

CONNECT RECORDER TO TV

The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have.

RF CONNECTION

●

To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .

a– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV. b– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack

on the rear panel of the recorder.

c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF

OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s aerial terminal.

After step 4, go to "Tune The TV To Your Video Recorder" on page 4.

AV CONNECTION

●

To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .

a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF

CONNECTION”.

b– Connect an optional AV cable between the

AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s AV-IN terminals.

Mains outlet

AUDIO OUT/ VIDEO OUT

Rear View

RF output channel adjustment screw

CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS

Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.

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OPERATE

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER (cont.)

The video recorder sends picture and sound signals via the RF connecting cable to your TV on UHF channel 37.

Tune The TV To Your Video Recorder

Back of VCR

OUT

TEST

OFF – ON

RF OUT

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press OPERATE.

SELECT OUTPUT MODE

Set the TEST switch on the back of the recorder to ON.

SET TV CHANNEL

Set your TV to the video channel (UHF channel 37). Two white bars appear on screen vertically.

● Tune the TV until the bars are as clear as they can be.

● Your TV should be set to the channel designated for

use with a video recorder, or to a spare channel if there is not a specified video channel on your TV.

RESET OUTPUT MODE

Return the TEST switch to OFF.

NOTES:

●

If CH37 is occupied by a local station, adjust the RF output channel adjustment screw to use another channel between CH33 and CH41 instead.

●

If some interference noise is continually seen on the screen, consult your JVC dealer.

INITIAL SETTINGS

On-Screen

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You can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF. Messages appear in the language you select. Use the buttons on the remote control for this procedure.

Displays

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

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12 45 7

OSD ( )

8 0

3 6 9

TV PROG.5∞

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press OPERATE.

ACCESS MODE SELECT SCREEN

Press OSD( ). The O.S.D./B.E.S.T. screen appears.

SELECT MODE

The pointer should already be next to “O.S.D.”. If not,

press TV PROG.5/∞ to place it there.

ENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

The default setting is “ON”, so if you want on-screen displays, leave the setting as is and go to step 5. If you

don’t want the displays to appear, press OK to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF”.

O.S.D. : ON

B.E.S.T. : ON

[TV PROG5∞] = [OSD] :EXIT

:ON/OFF

CLOSE MODE SELECT SCREEN

Press OSD ( ).

The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing.

1– Operation mode indicators 2– Channel position number/Aux. indicator (AUX or F-AUX) 3– Cassette loaded mark 4– Tape speed SP/LP/EP 5– Colour System indicator (Z pg. 32) 6– Clock display 7– Current day/month/year 8– Tape direction 9– Type of Broadcast (Z pg. 17) 10– Tape position indicator (Z pg. 13) 11– Counter display (including Counter Memory indicator) 12– Audio mode display 13– B.E.S.T. Picture System indicator

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10 12

PR. 12 ] SP

23 : 59 PAL

31. 12. 96

H I F I M –9 : 59 : 59 L R

B.E.S.T.

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8 11

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STORE

OPERATE

TV PROG.

CH SET

Tuner Set

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Once stored, you can call them up with the TV PROG. buttons without going through any vacant channels.

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

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12 45 7

8 0

3 6 9

TV PROG.

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press OPERATE.

ACCESS CHANNEL SET MODE SELECT SCREEN

Press and hold CH SET for more than 2 seconds. The Channel Set Mode Select screen appears.

SELECT MODE

Turn the TV PROG. dial to place the pointer next to

"SEARCH/STORE", then press OK. The Band Select screen appears.

SELECT BAND

Turn the TV PROG. dial to place the pointer next to the band of your choice, then press OK to initiate Auto

Channel Search.

BAND SELECT

VHF L VHF H

UHF

[TV PROG5∞] = [CH SET] :EXIT

SEARCH/STORE DELETE FINE TUNING

[TV PROG5∞] = [CANCEL] :EXIT

AUTO SEARCH PROCEEDING

PLEASE WAIT

VHF L 00

[CH SET] :EXIT

SET DESIRED CHANNEL

The following screen appears when a station is

detected. To store the detected station, place the pointer next to "STORE" by turning the TV PROG. dial, then press OK. If you don't want to store the station, turn the TV PROG. dial to place the pointer next to "CONTINUE", then press OK. Auto Channel Search will start resume.

● The blueback screen and the TV picture currently being broadcast appear alternately for 8 seconds each.

NOTES:

●

You can also use the TV PROG.5/∞ button on the remote control instead of the

●

You can also use the SHUTTLE ring on the recorder instead of the OK button.

TV PROG.

[TV PROG5∞] = [CH SET] :EXIT

dial.

STORE

CONTINUE

EN 7

SELECT POSITION

Turn the TV PROG. dial until an open position in

which you want to store a channel appears, then press OK.

STORE CHANNEL

If fine tuning is not necessary, simply press

STORE. For fine tuning adjustment, turn the TV PROG. dial until the

picture becomes clearer, then press STORE.

● To continue Auto Channel

Search, turn the TV PROG. dial to select "CONTINUE", then press OK. Repeat steps 5 – 7 as necessary.

● To set channels for other

bands, turn the TV PROG. dial to select "BAND SELECT", then press OK to go back to the Band Select screen. Repeat steps 4 – 7.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press CH SET.

SELECT NUMBER

TV PROG. 1

[TV PROG5∞] = [CH SET] :EXIT

TV PROG. 1

[STORE] :STORE [TV PROG5] :FINE TUNING + [TV PROG∞] :FINE TUNING – [CH SET] :EXIT

TV PROG. 1 ADDED

CONTINUE BAND SELECT

[TV PROG5∞] = [CH SET] :EXIT

Delete A Stored Channel

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press OPERATE.

ACCESS CHANNEL SET MODE SELECT SCREEN

Press and hold CH SET for more than 2 seconds. The Channel Set Mode Select screen appears.

SELECT MODE

Turn the TV PROG. dial to place the pointer next to "DELETE", then press OK.

SELECT CHANNEL

Turn the TV PROG. dial until the position number

of the channel you wish to delete appears.

● If the on-screen display is hard to read, refer to the recorder's display panel.

DELETE CHANNEL

Press OK twice. The screen shows the

selected channel has been deleted.

● To delete another channel, press OK again, then repeat steps 4 – 5.

SELECT NUMBER

TV PROG. 1

[TV PROG5∞] = [CH SET] :EXIT

TV PROG. 1 DELETED

:CONTINUE

[CH SET] :EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press CH SET.

NOTE:

If you skipped a channel by mistake, perform steps 1 – 8 on pages 6 and 7 to re-store it.

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OPERATE

CH SET TV PROG.

STORE

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press OPERATE.

ACCESS CHANNEL SET MODE SELECT SCREEN

Press and hold CH SET for more than 2 seconds. The Channel Set Mode Select screen appears.

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3 6 9

TV PROG.

OPERATE

SELECT MODE

Turn the TV PROG. dial to place the pointer next to "FINE TUNING", then press OK.

SELECT CHANNEL

Turn the TV PROG. dial so that the position number of

the channel you want to fine-tune appears, then press OK.

[TV PROG5∞] = [CH SET] :EXIT

PERFORM TUNING

Turn the TV PROG. dial until the picture becomes

clearer, then press STORE.

● To fine-tune another channel, press OK and repeat steps 4 – 5.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press CH SET.

[STORE] :STORE [TV PROG5] :FINE TUNING + [TV PROG∞] :FINE TUNING – [CH SET] :EXIT

SELECT NUMBER

TV PROG. 1

CLOCK

Use the buttons on the remote control for this procedure.

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Clock Set

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

OPERATE

NUMBER5∞

12 45

8 0

3 6 9

TV PROG.

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press OPERATE.

ACCESS MODE SELECT SCREEN

Press CLOCK.

● If the "G-CODE" screen appears, press CLOCK again.

SELECT MODE

Press TV PROG.5/∞ to place the pointer next to

"CLOCK SET", then press OK. The Clock Set screen appears.

SET TIME

Use NUMBER key "1(5)" or "4(∞)" to set the time.

● Press and hold either button to delay or advance the time by 30 minutes.

TIMER PROGRAMMING

CLOCK SET

[TV PROG5∞] = [CANCEL] :EXIT

TIME DATE YEAR 0:00 01:01 00

[1 – 6] [PROG./CLOCK] :EXIT

CLOCK SET

NOTE:

If, in step 7, the year digits are automatically cleared, it is possible that you have input 29th February for a non-leap year. Input the correct data.

SET DATE

Use NUMBER key "2(5)" or "5(∞)" to set the date.

● Press and hold either button to change the date by 15

days.

SET YEAR

Use NUMBER key "3(5)" or "6(∞)" to set the year.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press CLOCK.

To Make Corrections

Perform steps 1 – 3 to call up the Clock Set screen, use NUMBER keys "1" – "6" to make the correction, then press CLOCK.

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PLAY

COLOUR SYSTEM

STOP/EJECT

SHUTTLE PLAY

STOP

Basic

PLAYBACK

The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV just like a TV programme.

Playback

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

12 45

8 0

3 6 9

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

point toward the recorder. Don’t apply too much pressure when inserting.

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

● Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button. (Z pg. 32)

● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically.

FIND PROGRAMME START POINT

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left and release it.

To go forward, press FF or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right and release it.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. "B.E.S.T." appears on screen (Z pg. 18)

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the recorder’s front panel. Then press STOP/EJECT to

remove the cassette.

REW

Usable cassettes

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

● This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record and play back regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to play back a recorded Super VHS tape.

Slow Motion

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Playback Features

Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder’s controls or the remote control.

NOTE:

Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the following procedures.

Still

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PROG. buttons to correct the picture.

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse

slow motion (refer to the illustration to the left).

During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2 seconds, then release. Press and release again to return to still picture.

During still picture, press and hold PUSH JOG or . Release to return to still picture.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Variable-Speed Search

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for

reverse variable-speed search (refer to the illustration to the left).

During playback, press PUSH JOG or .

● The more times you press, the faster the playback picture moves.

● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

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ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK

Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by- frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame

playback.

Press PAUSE.

Press PUSH JOG or .

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTE:

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

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High-Speed Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to

the left for reverse high-speed search.

● For forward search with a visible picture, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right and release it within 1 second.

● For reverse search with a visible picture, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the left and release it within 1 second.

Press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.

● For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds. When released, normal playback resumes.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

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WIDE QUALITY

STOP

C.RESET

SP/LP/EP

REW

WIDE QUALITY Indicator

12 45

8 0

3 6 9

TV PROG.

PLAYBACK (cont.)

Manual Tracking

Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG. button.

OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING

Press SP/LP/EP ( ) on the remote to engage manual tracking.

ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY

Press TV PROG. 5 or ∞ to adjust tracking.

RETURN TO AUTOMATIC TRACKING

Press SP/LP/EP ( ) on the remote to re-engage automatic tracking.

NOTE:

When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic tracking mode automatically.

C. MEMORY

Wide Quality

Use this function to improve image contrast which tends to degrade especially with wide-screen TVs.

ACTIVATE WIDE QUALITY

During playback, press WIDE QUALITY on the recorder.

● The WIDE QUALITY indicator will light.

● Pressing the button again turns off the light.

● Turn on/off the light according to the type of playback

picture you want.

● The setting will remain effective even though you turn on/off the recorder.

● This function is also effective with large-screen 4:3 aspect ratio TVs as well.

Counter Memory

Returns to the counter reading of “0:00:00” to conveniently find a specific place on the tape automatically.

SET COUNTER MEMORY

Press C. RESET during playback at a point you wish to locate later. The counter reads “0:00:00”. Then press C.

MEMORY, and “M” appears on the front display panel.

ACTIVATE COUNTER MEMORY

When you wish to return to the designated point, press

STOP and then REW or FF.

● The tape rewinds or fast-forwards and stops at about 0:00:00 automatically.

● To cancel Counter Memory, press C.MEMORY again.

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Index Search

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

NOTE:

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

ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH

Press PUSH JOG or (™ or £). “™ 1” or “£ 1” is displayed on screen and search begins in

the corresponding direction.

● To access index codes 2 through 9, press PUSH JOG

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or repeatedly until the correct index number is displayed.

Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current

position, press PUSH JOG twice. To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press PUSH JOG once.

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

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Current position

AB C D E F

–2 –1 1 2 3

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Index number

£ 2

Next Function Memory

You can set your recorder's power to go off automatically after the tape is fully rewound. Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . . . . . press REW, then press OPERATE within 2 seconds.

NOTE:

If you want the power to be turned off automatically when the counter reads “0:00:00” (instead of at the beginning of the tape), press C.MEMORY so that the “M” mark appears before pressing REW.

Tape Position Indicator

The tape position indicator appears on screen when, from the Stop mode, you press FF, REW or perform an Index Search. The position of “5” in relation to “0” (beginning) or “+” (end) shows you where you are on the tape.

”O.S.D.” ( “ON”, or the indicator will not appear.

Z pg. 5) must be set to

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when the indication is not correct.

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Instant ReView

Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can easily access any of them.

NOTES:

●

Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the Timer mode is disengaged.

●

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

ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW

Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the recorder searches for the index code indicating the start

of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found, playback begins automatically. To watch the first of the 3 programmes, press REVIEW three times. The recorder searches and begins playback automatically. You can access a programme as far as 9 index codes away from the current tape position.

NOTE:

Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the Timer mode.

Scene Finder

This function helps you check contents of unlabeled recorded tapes at the touch of a single button.

NOTE:

Scene Finder cannot be used when the recorder is in the Record mode.

Search Search Search

FF REW FF REW FF REW

5 seconds 5 seconds

on counter

5 seconds10 minutes

10 minutes on counter

ACTIVATE SCENE FINDER

Press SCENE FINDER. The recorder starts forward high- speed search for 5 seconds and then fast-forwards 10

minutes on the counter. This cycle is repeated until the end of the tape is reached.

● To start Scene Finder in the reverse direction, press

SCENE FINDER and then press the REW button within 2 seconds. This cycle is repeated until the beginning of the tape.

● During Scene Finder, "PLAY" appears blinking on the display panel. During fast forward or rewind, " " or " " appears on screen.

STOP SCENE FINDER

Press STOP.

NOTES:

●

During Scene Finder high-speed search, you can also hear the tape sound. During fast forward or rewind, you hear the current TV sound instead.

●

Scene Finder does not function during Index Search.

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PLAYBACK (cont.)

Repeat Playback

Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 20 times repeatedly.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK

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

● "PLAY" on the display panel blinks slowly.

● The tape plays 20 times automatically, and then stops.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP at any time to stop playback.

NOTE:

Pressing PLAY, REW , FF or PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback.

Remote A/B Code Switching

The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote control’s A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals. The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your video recorder is initially set to respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your video recorder to respond to B code signals.

REMOVE POWER SUPPLY

Unplug the mains power cord from the mains outlet.

SET A/B CODE SWITCH

Set to B.

RE-SUPPLY POWER

Plug the mains power cord back into the mains outlet.

TURN THE RECORDER ON

Press OPERATE on the remote control. The recorder will now only respond to B code signals.

NOTE:

Some TV sets may malfunction in response to the B mode. If this happens, switch back to the A mode.

Soundtrack Selection

Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.

During Playback

Pressing AUDIO MONITOR ( on the remote control) changes the soundtrack being played back as follows:

TRACK

Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display

L + R HI FI For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

L HI FI For main audio of Bilingual tapes

R HI FI For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

NORM NORM For audio-dubbed tapes

L + R + NORM HI FI For audio-dubbed tapes

NORM

NOTES:

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"L + R" should normally be selected. In this mode, Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the NORM track is played back automatically for tapes with only normal audio.

●

For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual programmes, refer to page 17.

●

"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not appear (Z pg. 5).

USE

RECORDING

PLAY

COLOUR SYSTEM

RECORD

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

STOP

TV PROG.

PAUSE

Basic Recording

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

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TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. You can “capture” a TV programme using your video recorder.

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

● The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder

power comes on automatically.

● Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the

COLOUR SYSTEM button.(Z pg. 32)

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

Press TV PROG. 5/∞ or the NUMBER keys to select the channel you wish to record.

● The TV PROG. dial can also be used to select a channel.

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP/EP. Check the SP/LP* indicator on the recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape

speed.

* EP is displayed on screen only.

START RECORDING

Press and hold RECORD and PLAY on the remote control, or press RECORD on the recorder.

B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of each first SP and first LP (or EP) recording after inserting the cassette (Z pg. 18).

NUMBER

SP/LP/EP

RECORD

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TV PROG.

PAUSE

PAUSE/RESUME RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

STOP RECORDING

Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the

cassette.

NOTE:

Hi-Fi audio recording in NTSC EP mode is not possible.

Accidental erasure prevention

● To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

Record safety tab

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Recording

RECORDING (cont.)

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

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

Features

Record One Programme While Watching Another

SELECT CHANNEL TO WATCH

Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the channel controls on the TV for the station you

wish to view.

● The programme selected with the TV’s channel controls appears on the TV screen while the one selected with the TV PROG. button(s) is recorded on the tape.

Elapsed Recording Time Indication

You can check the exact time of a recording.

SET COUNTER DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY until a counter reading appears on the dispay panel.

● Pressing the button changes the type of display: Channel, Clock or Counter.

RESET COUNTER

Press C. RESET before starting recording or playback.

● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact

elapsed time as the tape runs.

START RECORDING

Press RECORD on the recorder.

ENGAGE ITR MODE

Press RECORD again. "REC" blinks and 0:30 appears on the front display panel.

SET RECORDING DURATION

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press

RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends

recording time by 30 minutes.

NOTE:

You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the recorder's front panel.

Usable Cassettes And Their Recording Times

This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record and play back regular VHS video signals only. It is not possible to play back a recorded Super VHS tape.

Recording/Playback Time

Type of

Cassette

E-240 240 480 PAL/MESECAM E-180 180 360 PAL/MESECAM E-120 120 240 PAL/MESECAM E-90 90 180 PAL/MESECAM E-60 60 120 PAL/MESECAM E-30 30 60 PAL/MESECAM

Recording/Playback Time

Type of

Cassette

T-160 160 480 NTSC T-120 120 360 NTSC T-90 90 270 NTSC T-60 60 180 NTSC T-30 30 90 NTSC

(minutes)

SP Speed LP Speed

(minutes)

SP Speed EP Speed

Recording/Playback

System

Recording/Playback

System

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AUDIO MONITOR

Receiving Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder, making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.

When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds and the corresponding indicator on the display panel will light.

Type of Broadcast On-screen Being Received Display

Display Panel

Stereo ST ST Bilingual BIL BIL

4 0

–20dB

NORM

REC PLAY

NTSC

TIMER

SP LP

ST BIL

Regular Monaural (none) (none)

● To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO MONITOR

until "L" and "R" appear on the front display panel.

● To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO MONITOR

Stereo indicator

Bilingual indicator

until either "L" or "R" appears on the front display panel (as required).

NOTE:

"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not appear (Z pg. 5).

To Record Stereo And Bilin-

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gual Programmes

● 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 will be recorded on the normal audio track.

NOTES:

●

If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality.

●

Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a bilingual programme, refer to "Soundtrack Selection" (Z pg. 14).

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RECORD

PLAY

B.E.S.T. Picture System

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

RECORDING (cont.)

The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible recording and playback pictures. The default setting is "ON".

Recording

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

● The recorder power comes on automatically.

ACCESS MODE SELECT SCREEN

Press OSD( ) and the O.S.D./B.E.S.T. screen appears.

CONFIRM B.E.S.T. STATUS

The default setting is “ON”. If this is the case,

go to step 4. If not, press TV PROG.∞ to place the

pointer next to “B.E.S.T.”, then press OK to set to “ON”.

O.S.D. : ON B.E.S.T. : ON

[TV PROG5∞] = [OSD] :EXIT

:ON/OFF

RECORD

OSD ( )

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3 6 9

TV PROG.

CLOSE MODE SELECT SCREEN

Press OSD ( ).

START RECORDING

Press and hold RECORD and PLAY on the remote, or press RECORD on the recorder.

● The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape, then begins recording.

● "B.E.S.T." appears on screen and blinks when adjustment is complete.

Display Panel Indication

As the tape check progresses, the “– –” marks on the display panel increase upward.

PAUSE

RECORD

PLAY

3 6 9

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NOTES:

●

The B.E.S.T. system works for SP and LP (or EP) modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated. It does not work during recording.

●

In the case of timer recording, the B.E.S.T. system works before recording is initiated.

●

Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled. The next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is reperformed.

ATTENTION:

Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after RECORD and PLAY on the remote are pressed, or RECORD on the recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the desired scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the following steps:

1) Press and hold PAUSE and RECORD to engage the

RECORD PAUSE mode.

●

The recorder then automatically checks the condition of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, reenters RECORD PAUSE.

2) Press PLAY to start recording.

●

If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin recording immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF” in step 3 on page 18.

RECORD

PAUSE

Playback

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

When watching a tape recorded with “B.E.S.T.” set to “ON”, it is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback as well.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

● The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality

NOTES:

●

based on the quality of the tape in use.

● B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. "B.E.S.T." appears blinking on the screen.

When watching a rental tape, or one recorded on another video recorder, set B.E.S.T. to your preference by performing steps 2 through 4 on page 18. "B.E.S.T." only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking. Even though it doesn't appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function is operative.

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CH SET TV PROG.

G-Code Setup

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TV PROG.

TIMER RECORDING

The G-Code timer programming system eliminates the need to input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the timer record function. Simply key in the G-Code number for the TV program you wish to record (found in most TV listings) and the recorder’s timer is automatically programmed.

Depending on the TV or cable stations that you receive and the channel numbers that they are received on in your area, you may have to make certain changes in your recorder’s “Guide Prog. Set” menu to get proper results. Please read the following information carefully to find out which tasks you need to perform.

Before G-Code setup you must have performed the following procedures:

● Tuner setting (

● Clock setting (Z pg. 9)

Channel Number Matching

Most TV listings have a chart indicating the “Guide Prog.” number assigned to each station for purposes of G-Code programming. Check the chart in your TV listings and see if the Guide Prog. numbers listed for the stations you receive are the same as the channel number on which each is received by your recorder .

If the numbers match, go directly to “G-Code Timer Programming” (Z pg. 22).

If the numbers are different, and you want to be able to timer record programs from those stations, you have to inform the recorder of the mismatch. Go to step 1. If you will not want to timer record from those stations, you can go directly to “GCode Timer Programming” (

Z pg. 6)

Z pg. 22).

ACCESS CHANNEL SET MODE SELECT SCREEN

Press and hold CH SET for more than 2 seconds. The

Channel Set Mode Select screen appears.

SEARCH/STORE DELETE FINE TUNING

GUIDE PROG. SET

[TV PROG5∞] = [CANCEL] :EXIT

NOTES:

●

You can also use the TV PROG. 5/∞ button on the remote control instead of the TV PROG. dial.

●

You can also use the SHUTTLE ring on the recorder instead of the OK button.

SELECT MODE

Turn the TV PROG. dial to place the cursor next to

“GUIDE PROG. SET”, then press OK. The Guide Prog. Set screen appears.

GUIDE PROG. TV PROG.

[TV PROG5∞]

:GUIDE PROG. SET

[CH SET] :EXIT

TV PROG.

CH SET

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TV PROG.

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START SETTING

Press OK.

● The GUIDE PROG.

number starts blinking.

GUIDE PROG. TV PROG.

[TV PROG5∞] = [CH SET] :EXIT

INPUT GUIDE PROG. NUMBER

Turn the TV PROG. dial to input the Guide Prog.

number, then press OK.

● The TV PROG. number starts blinking.

GUIDE PROG. TV PROG.

[TV PROG5∞] = [CH SET] :EXIT

INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL (TV PROG.) NUMBER

Turn the TV PROG. dial to input the TV Prog. number, then press OK.

● Repeat steps 3 – 5 as necessary.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press CH SET.

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DAILY

PROG.

WEEKLY

COLOUR SYSTEM

G-Code Timer Programming

Before performing G-Code timer recording, be sure to read "G-Code Setup" (Z pg. 20).

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

Before performing the following steps:

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically.

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

● Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the

COLOUR SYSTEM button. (Z pg. 32)

ACCESS G-CODE SCREEN

Press PROG.

G – CODE

[0–9] = [PROG./CLOCK] :MENU

NUMBER

CANCEL

SP/LP/EP

ADD

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TIMER

ENTER G-CODE NUMBER

Press the appropriate

NUMBER keys to enter the

G-Code number.

● If you made a mistake,

press CANCEL and enter the correct G-Code number.

[0–9] =

G – CODE

12345678

CHECK INPUT DATA

Press OK on the remote control. The G-Code

Programming screen appears.

● If the G-Code number you entered is incorrect, "ERROR" will be displayed on the screen. Press CANCEL and enter the correct G-Code number.

G–CODE 12345678

START STOP 21:00 = 22:00

WEEKLY SP DATE TV PROG.

25. 12 29

– P 1 –

:OK

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP/EP.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press OK.

● Repeat steps 1–5 for each additional programmes.

To Delay The Stop Time . . .

. . . press ADD after pressing OK in step 3. Each time you press, the Stop time is delayed by 5 minutes (meaning that 5 minutes of recording time is added). You can easily compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays this way.

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . after pressing OK in step 3, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily serials (Monday–Friday).

ENGAGE TIMER MODE

Press TIMER.

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NOTES:

●

You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (Z pg. 25, "Check And Cancel Programmes").

●

For safety, your recorder disables all other functions while in the Timer mode. If you want to use the recorder but its Timer mode is engaged, press TIMER and all other functions are operable. To re-engage the timer, press TIMER.

●

In case of a power failure after programming, the recorder’s memory backup keeps your selections for 18 hours.

●

Backup time becomes shorter as the unit's internal parts become old. When this occurs, please consult your nearby JVC dealer.

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3 6 9

TIMER

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AUTO SP/LP TIMER

COLOUR SYSTEM

Regular Timer Programming

Remember, the clock must be set before you can programme the timer (

NUMBER

Z pg. 9).

CANCEL

SP/LP/EP

DAILY

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3 6 9

TV PROG.

PROG.

WEEKLY

TIMER

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

Before performing the following steps:

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically.

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

● Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the

COLOUR SYSTEM button. (Z pg. 32)

ACCESS MODE SELECT SCREEN

Press PROG. twice.

ACCESS TIMER PROGRAMMING SCREEN

Press TV PROG.5/∞ to place the pointer next to

"TIMER PROGRAMMING", then press OK on the remote control.

ENTER PROGRAMME START TIME

Press NUMBER key "1(5)" or "4(∞)" to enter the time

you want recording to start.

● Press and hold either button to delay or advance the time by 30 minutes.

● If the Programme is already used, press PROG. until a vacant Programming screen appears.

ENTER PROGRAMME STOP TIME

Press NUMBER key "2(5)" or "5(∞)" to enter the time

you want recording to stop.

● Press and hold either button to delay or advance the time by 30 minutes.

TIMER PROGRAMMING

CLOCK SET

[TV PROG5∞] = [CANCEL] :EXIT

– P1– START STOP 21:00 = – –:– –

DATE TV PROG.

25.12 – –

[1–6] [TV PROG5∞] [PROG./CLOCK] :NEXT

– P1– START STOP 21:00 = 22:00

DATE TV PROG.

25.12 – –

[1–6] [TV PROG5∞] [PROG./CLOCK] :NEXT

ENTER PROGRAMME DATE

Press NUMBER key "3(5)" or "6(∞)" to enter the date.

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ENTER CHANNEL POSITION

Press TV PROG.5/∞ to select the channel you

wish to record.

START STOP 21:00 = 22:00

DATE TV PROG.

25.12 1 [1–6] [TV PROG5∞] [PROG./CLOCK] :NEXT

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP/EP to set the tape speed.

● For each additional programme, press PROG. and

repeat steps 3 – 7.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press PROG. as many times as necessary to return to normal screen.

ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE

Press TIMER.

– P1–

Check And Cancel Programmes

ACCESS TIMER PROGRAMMING SCREEN

Perform steps 1 and 2 of Regular Timer Programming to call up the Timer Programming screen.

● If the recorder is in the Timer mode, first press TIMER

to exit the mode.

SELECT PROGRAMME

Press PROG. until the programme you wish to call up appears.

● Each time you press PROG. the next programme's

information appears up to "P8" (Programme 8).

● If you want to make a correction, use NUMBER key "1" – "6" and TV PROG.5/∞.

● If you want to cancel a programme, press CANCEL.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press PROG. as many times as necessary to return to normal screen.

● Press TIMER to engage the recorder's timer mode.

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . anytime during steps 3 through 7, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily serials (Monday–Friday).

NOTES:

●

You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8 programmes. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (Z Check And Cancel Programmes).

●

In case of a power failure after programming, the recorder’s memory backup keeps your selections for 18 hours.

●

Backup time becomes shorter as the unit's internal parts become old. When this occurs, please consult your nearby JVC dealer.

Auto SP/LP Timer

If, when recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire programme, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode (with PAL broadcasts) or EP mode (with NTSC broadcasts) to allow complete recording.

ENGAGE AUTO SP/LP TIMER

Press AUTO SP/LP TIMER on the recorder front panel. The button lights “orange”.

For Example . . .

Recording a PAL-broadcast program of 210 minutes in length onto a 180-minute tape

Approximately 150 minutes

SP mode

Total 210 minutes

Make sure you press AUTO SP/LP TIMER before performing timer programming.

NOTES:

●

The Auto SP/LP Timer feature is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not work properly with any tapes longer than E-180 as well as some tapes of shorter lenghs.

●

Even if, in step 1, you press AUTO SP/LP TIMER and it lights “orange”, that doesn’t mean that the recorder will automatically change from SP to LP (or EP) mode during the course of the recording. Watch the tape later to confirm.

●

If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or more programs, the second programme and those thereafter may not fit on the tape if you engage the Auto SP/LP Timer mode. In this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then set the tape speed manually during timer programming.

●

There may be some noise at the point on the tape where the recorder switches from SP to LP (or EP) mode.

LP mode

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NUMBER "0"

EDITING

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

Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder

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IMPORTANT:

● To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the

same colour system. Press your recorder's COLOUR SYSTEM button to select the appropriate colour system.

● For more information on multi-system compatibility,

Z pg. 32.

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3 6 9

TV PROG.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the player’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connector to the recorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN connector.

● Use the L connector for monaural connection.

SET RECORDING DECK’S INPUT MODE

Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press NUMBER Key "0" or TV PROG.."AU" will appear instead of a

channel number.

START SOURCE PLAYER

Engage its Play mode.

START RECORDING DECK

Engage its Record mode.

NOTES:

●

NTSC tapes being played back in the NTSC [ PAL mode (Z pg. 33) cannot be dubbed to another recorder.

●

When you dub an NTSC tape using your recorder as the playback deck, select NTSC 3.58 (or NTSC 4.43) with the COLOUR SYSTEM button. (Z pg. 32)

●

Connections made to the front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors automatically override those made to the rear panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors.

VIDEO CHANNEL

RF Cable (provided)

AV Cable (provided)

Recorder

Your recorderPlayerTV Receiver Recorder Your recorder TV Receiver

Another recorder

Player

AV Cable (provided)

Another recorder

VIDEO CHAN-

RF Cable (provided)

* You can also use the

front panel AUDIO/ VIDEO input connectors.

NEL

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NUMBER "0"

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

Edit From A Camcorder

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8 0

3 6 9

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO IN and

VIDEO IN connectors.

● Use the L connector for monaural connection.

● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder

is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder. Refer to the camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure.

SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE

Press NUMBER key “0”. “F-AU” appears in place of a channel number.

START CAMCORDER

Engage its Play mode.

START RECORDER

Engage its Record mode.

NOTE:

Connections made to the front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors automatically override those made to the rear panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors.

IMPORTANT:

● To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the

same colour system. Press your recorder's COLOUR SYSTEM button to select the appropriate colour system.

● PAL, SECAM and NTSC camcorders can be used as a player for editing.

● For more information on multi-system compatibility,

Z pg. 32.

VIDEO IN

Recorder

Audio/Video Cable (provided)

Camcorder

Player

AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

EDIT

Your recorder

To the rear panel PAUSE connector

Editing Cable (not provided)

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JOG

STOP

PLAY

SHUTTLE

START

IN/OUT

R.A. EDIT

PLAY

Random Assemble Editing

EDITING (cont.)

This function makes it easier to create edited videos when your video recorder is used as the source player in combination with another JVC video recorder equipped with a Remote PAUSE Connector. You can pre-program up to 8 scenes or “cuts” for automatic editing in the sequence you have specified.

You can also perform Random Assemble Editing with a second non-JVC recorder. Z pg. 29



PAUSE/

R.A. EDIT

Player Your recorder

Audio signal Video signal

Another recorder

(w/PAUSE connector)

Recorder

REMOTE

PAUSE

Mini-plug Cable (Not provided)

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect your recorder’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors

on the recording deck, and connect your recorder’s PAUSE/R.A. EDIT connector to the PAUSE connector on the recording deck.

● If the recording deck doesn’t have a PAUSE connector, connect to the R.A. EDIT connector instead.

● The Mini-plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini-plug to mono 3.5 mm mini-plug connector.

PREPARE FOR EDITING

Insert the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder and set the recorder's input mode.

LOAD SOURCE CASSETTE

Insert the source cassette into your recorder.

START SOURCE PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

ACCESS R.A. EDIT FUNCTION

Press R.A. EDIT.

● The screen is superimposed on the video playback in

step 6.

CANCEL

STOP

PUSH JOG

LOCATE EDIT-IN POINT

Find the point on the source tape from where you want

the edited scene to begin by pressing PUSH JOG or using the SHUTTLE ring or the JOG dial, then press IN/OUT.

● The edit-in point is registered in memory and appears on the screen.

● You can also perform an Index Search (if index marks have been previously recorded on the tape at the desired points) to find the points you want, but this will result in reduced accuracy.

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0:00:00

(+) 0:00:00

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LOCATE EDIT-OUT POINT

Find the point where you want the edited scene to

end by pressing PUSH JOG

ﬁ

or using the SHUTTLE ring or the JOG dial, then press IN/OUT.

● The edit-out point is registered in memory and appears on the screen.

● The total time of the edited scenes is displayed to the right of "(+)".

● Repeat steps 6 and 7 for each additional scene.

=1 0:02:23

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 0:02:23 0:02:51

3 4 5 6 7 8

PREPARE RECORDING DECK

Engage its Record-Standby mode.

START R.A. EDIT

Press START.

● Automatic editing begins; all the specified scenes are

copied to the recording deck in the order they were registered.

● The on-screen display remains while your recorder searches for each scene (blinking cursor indicates scene currently being searched for), but disappears during actual editing.

● During scene search, the recording deck automatically enters its Record-Standby mode.

● When all registered scenes have been edited, your recorder enters the Pause mode, the recording deck enters its Record-Standby mode, and the cursor blinks at the next available number.

END R.A. EDIT

Press R.A. EDIT again, and engage the Stop mode for your recorder and for the recording deck.

0:02:23

(+) 0:00:00

0:02:51

(+) 0:00:28

NOTES:

●

You can also monitor the sound when searching for scenes you want to edit in steps 6 – 7. Since you can hear the soundtrack during selection, you can avoid abrupt or unnatural sounding scene-to-scene transitions.

●

When editing, there may be a discrepancy of about 2 seconds on the source tape between the locations you chose as edit-in/-out points and the locations your recorder recognizes as those points.

●

For any scene, the edit-out point must have a counter reading that is at least 1 second after the corresponding edit-in point. Any less than 1 second and the edit-out point will not be registered.

●

Since the source recorder prerolls during Random Assemble Editing, there must be at least 15 seconds worth of recorded material prior to any edit-in point on the source tape.

●

If the search time for an edit-in point exceeds 5 minutes, the recording deck enters its Stop mode and editing will not take place.

●

During steps 6 and 7 — if you engage the Pause mode while registering edit-in and -out points in the R.A. Edit screen, the characters in the on-screen display may become distorted. This is normal.

To Make Corrections . . .

. . . during step 6 or 7, you can cancel registered in and out points by pressing CANCEL on the remote control. Each time you press, the preceding point is erased.

● If, for example, you have registered 5 sets of in and out points

and want to reset the first set, you have to press CANCEL until all points after the first set have been erased. Reenter them after you've repaired the first set of points.

Memory Capacity

Random Assemble Editing shares memory space with the recorder's timer. If there are programs occupied by timer-recording data, those spaces cannot be used to register edit-in and -out points — meaning you won't be able to edit 8 scenes.

● When all 8 programs are full, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on the R.A. EDIT screen.

● To cancel a program, see page 25.

RM-V704U Multi-Brand R.A. Edit Controller (Not provided)

By connecting this controller to your recorder's R.A. EDIT connector, you can perform Random Assemble Editing in combination with a second non-JVC video recorder. The controller is compatible with various major recorder brands. For compatible systems and availability, please consult your JVC dealer.

PROGRAM FULL

(+) 0:00:00

0:00:00

NOTE:

Although the RM-V704U is designed to operate the recording deck, it may not work with some recorders, or may have limited function capability.

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PLAY

STOP

PLAY

PAUSE

A. DUB

EDITING (cont.)

Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack.

Audio Dubbing

CD Player

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NUMBER "0"

8 0

3 6 9

Normal audio track

Video/Hi-Fi audio track

Pre-recorded tape

Audio-dubbed tape

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect an audio component to the AUDIO IN L + R connectors on the recorder's front panel.

● When connecting monaural equipment, use only the recorder's AUDIO IN L connector.

SET INPUT MODE

Press NUMBER key "0". "F-AU" appears in place of a channel number.

LOCATE START POINT

Press PLAY to start playback of the tape in your recorder, and press PAUSE when you find the point

where you want to start dubbing.

ENGAGE AUDIO DUBBING

Press A. DUB.

● You recorder enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode.

(REC blinks and PLAY lights up on the front display panel.

PAUSE

NOTES:

●

When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normal soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to hear the mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks), press AUDIO MONITOR to select "L+R+NORM" (Z pg. 14).

●

Audio dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches "0:00:00", and the recorder enters the Play mode. Check the counter reading before dubbing.

●

Audio dubbing is also possible using the rear panel AUDIO IN connectors. When using these connectors, make sure to select the correct input mode in step 2.

●

Connections made to the recorder's front panel are given priority over those made to the rear panel connectors.

●

Audio dubbing cannot be performed on a cassette that has had its record safety tab removed.

●

When playing back an audio-dubbed tape, press AUDIO MONITOR to select the soundtrack you wish to hear

(Z pg. 14).

START DUBBING

Engage the audio component's Play mode, then press

PLAY to start the tape in your recorder. Audio dubbing

begins at this point and " 5 seconds.

● To stop dubbing temporarily, press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume dubbing.

" appears on the screen for

END AUDIO DUBBING

Press STOP to stop the tape in your recorder, and engage the audio component's Stop mode.

REMOTE CONTROL

MUTE

STOP

TV/VIDEO

TV VOL. %ﬁ



DISPLAY

Multi-Brand Remote Control

OPERATE

NUMBER

TV VOL. +/-

DIGIT ENTRY

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8 0

3 6 9

TV PROG.

TV/VCR

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Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be controlled by setting the appropriate switch on the remote control.

Before you start . . .

● Turn on the TV using its remote control.

● Set the remote control’s TV/VCR switch to TV.

NOTE:

If your TV is a JVC, you don’t have to set the code in step 1. Go to step 2.

SET TV BRAND CODE

Refer to the chart below. While holding down OPERAT E, enter your TV’s brand code using the NUMBER

keys, then press STOP.

● You don’t have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control’s batteries.

TRY OPERATING TV

Press OPERATE on the remote to turn the TV off. If it goes off, try other operations.

● The OPERATE button, TV/VIDEO button, TV PROG.

5/∞ button, TV VOL. button on the remote can all be used to operate the TV.

● To return the remote to video recorder control, set its TV/VCR switch to VCR.

+/– (or %/ﬁ)

button and MUTE

PUSH JOG

CODE TV BRAND NAME

01 JVC 02 BRANDT, NORDMENDE, SABA, TELEAVIA,

TELEFUNKEN, THOMSON 03 FERGUSON 04 PHILIPS 05 BLAUPUNKT, GRUNDIG 06 SONY 07 PANASONIC 08 GRAETZ, ITT, LUXOR, SALORA, SELECO 09 MIVAR 10 HITACHI 11 TOSHIBA 12 MITSUBISHI 13 FINLUX 14 NOKIA 15 SHARP 16 SAMSUNG

IMPORTANT

Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work with your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function capability.

Control Your TV Using Additional Buttons

The NUMBER keys on the remote can also be used to select the TV’s channel by setting the remote control to the TV mode.

1 Set the TV/VCR switch to TV. 2 Use the NUMBER keys, and the DIGIT ENTRY ( )

button, the PUSH JOG button, the DISPLAY button or the OK button to select the TV’s channel.

● With televisions under Code 01, 03, 04, 06, 07, 10 or 11,

the DIGIT ENTRY button corresponds to the 1-digit/2digit entry switching button (often labelled – /– –) of your TV’s remote control.

● With televisions under Code 01, 08 or 09, the PUSH JOG button corresponds to the 10 + button, and the PUSH

JOG button corresponds to the 20 + button of your TV’s remote control.

● With televisions using Code 09, the DISPLAY button corresponds to the 30 + button.

● With televisions using Code 06, the OK button corre- sponds to the ENTER button of your TV’s remote control.

NOTE:

The way these buttons are used is determined by your TV. Use these buttons as instructed for your TV’s remote control.

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INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY

Setting Of The Colour System Select Buttons

Use the COLOUR SYSTEM button on the recorder's front panel to select the colour system. Pressing this button changes the mode as illustrated on the left. The On-Screen display will show which mode is selected.

Mode Display Description

AUTO Usually set to this mode. This mode (Colour Signal) automatically detects PAL, NTSC, SECAM

or MESECAM and adjusts to the colour system being recorded or played back. When it does not perform properly, set the colour system manually.

MANUAL For recording, there is a choice of 4 (Colour Signal) selectable modes; PAL/MESECAM/NTSC

3.58/NTSC4.43. Select the mode that matches the colour signal being received. For playback, there is an additional mode which allows NTSC tapes to be played back and viewed on PAL TVs.

COLOUR SYSTEM

Mode

AUTO

NTSC 3.58

NTSC 4.43

NTSC

PAL

MESECAM

PAL* 

* "NTSC[PAL" appears during playback only.

NOTES:

●

In the AUTO mode, NTSC signals will be automatically recorded as NTSC 3.58.

●

In the AUTO mode, NTSC tapes will be played back as NTSC

3.58.

●

SECAM signals will always be recorded as MESECAM. Select the AUTO or the MESECAM mode when recording SECAM signals.

●

When playing back a SECAM tape, select the AUTO or the MESECAM mode. The playback picture will always be monochrome.

Off-Air Recording

The built-in multi-system tuner is capable of receiving PAL B/G and SECAM B/G broadcasts.

TV system

Recording circuit

PAL B/G

SECAM B/G

Multi-system tuner (B/G)

MESECAM

NTSC 3.58

Recorded tapeHR-J635EA

PAL

MESECAM

NOTE:

This model does not operate in BRAZIL (PAL-M) or ARGENTINA (PAL-N).

NTSC 4.43

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Playback

This recorder can play back all 3 types of recorded tape.

Recorded tape

PAL

MESECAM

NTSC

Manual switching

Playback circuit

PAL

MESECAM

NTSC[PAL

NTSC 3.58 MHz

Manual switching

NTSC 4.43 MHz

NOTES:

When viewing NTSC tapes on a PAL TV set:

●

The picture may shrink vertically with black bars appearing at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on the part of the video recorder nor the TV.

●

The picture may roll up or down. This can be corrected using the V-HOLD control found on some TVs. (This cannot be corrected if the TV does not have a V-HOLD control.)

●

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

HR-J635EA

Built-in RFconverter (G)

RF OUT

VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT

Multi-system receiver

PAL (B/G)

Multi-system monitor

PAL SECAM NTSC 3.58  NTSC 4.43

Tape-To-Tape Editing

There are 4 different types of recorded tape, depending on the signal recorded.

PAL

MESECAM

SECAM

NTSC

Recorded tape Playback equipment Dubbed tape

PAL

MESECAM

SECAM

NTSC 3.58 MHz

NTSC 4.43 MHz

HR-J635EA

Recording circuit

NTSC 3.58 MHz

NTSC 4.43 MHz

PAL

MESECAM

PAL

MESECAM

NTSC

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Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair.

TROUBLESHOOTING

POWER

SYMPTOM

1. No power is applied to the recorder.

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

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM

1. The tape does not run during recording.

2. The tape stops during rewind or fast-forward.

3. The tape will not rewind or fastforward.

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM

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

2. Noise appears during visual search.

3. Noise appears during normal playback.

4. Noise appears during slow-motion playback.

5. Noise appears during still playback.

6. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

7. The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broadcasts are clear.

8. Playback picture has a loss of colour.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The mains power cord is disconnected.

● “TIMER“ is displayed on the display panel.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The recorder is in the Pause mode.

● “M“ is displayed on the display

panel.

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

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● If you’re using the RF OUT connection, the TV receiver’s channel selector is set to the wrong video channel.

● If you’re using the AV connection, the TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.

● This is normal.

● The automatic tracking mode is

engaged.

● The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

● The video heads may be dirty.

● The wrong colour system is selected

for the tape being played back.

● The wrong colour system was selected during recording.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the mains power cord.

Press the TIMER button to turn the TIMER indicator off.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Press PLAY to disengage the Pause mode.

Press C.MEMORY to deactivate the Counter Memory function and turn the “M“ indicator off.

Check the cassette.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

If you are using the RF OUT connection, set the TV receiver to the RF converter channel (UHF 36). (Z pg. 4)

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

Try manual tracking. (Z pg. 12)

Press TV PROG. 5 or ∞ a few times to remove the noise bars from the screen.

Engage and adjust tracking manually. (Z pg. 12)

Consult your JVC dealer.

Select the correct colour system by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button. (Z pg. 32) Once recorded, the signal cannot be corrected. Be sure to choose the correct setting before recording.

RECORDING

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SYMPTOM

1. Recording cannot be started.

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.

4. Camcorder recording is not possible.

TIMER RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Timer recording won’t work.

2. On-screen timer programming is not possible.

3. “TIMER“ and “]“ on the display panel won’t stop blinking.

4. The cassette is automatically ejected, and “TIMER“ and “]“ on the display panel won’t stop blinking.

5. “TIMER“ blinks for 10 seconds and the Timer mode is disengaged.

6. The cassette is automatically ejected, the power shuts off and “TIMER“ and “]“ won’t stop blinking.

7. G-Code does not timer-record properly.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its Record Safety tab removed.

● “AU” has been selected as the input mode.

● The source (another video recorder, camcorder) has not been properly connected.

● All necessary power switches have not been turned on.

● The input mode is not correct.

● The camcorder has not been

properly connected.

● The input mode is not correct.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly.

● The timer is not engaged.

● Timer recording is in progress.

● The timer is engaged but there’s no

cassette loaded.

● The loaded cassette has had its Record Safety tab removed.

● TIMER has been pressed when there are no programs in memory, or the timer record information has been programmed incorrectly.

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

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

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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

Set to the desired channel.

Confirm that the source is properly connected.

Confirm that all units’ power switches are turned on. Set the input mode to “AU”.

Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected.

Set the input mode to “AU”.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings. Press TIMER and confirm that “TIMER“ is displayed on the display panel.

Timer programming can’t be performed while a timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes.

Load a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.

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

Check the programmed data and reprogram as necessary, then press TIMER again.

The programme may not have been recorded in its entirety. Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire programme.

Refer to "G-Code Setup" and reperform the procedure (

Z pg. 20).

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