JVC HR-J645ES, HR-J245EK, HR-J645EK, HR-J246EK User Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-J645EK HR-J645ES HR-J245EK HR-J246EK

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The recorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the HR-J645EK.

(Hi-Fi)

(Monaural) (Monaural)

INDEX

SP/ LP

PAL

INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

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

Some Do's And Don'ts ............... 3

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER4

Basic Connections......................4

INITIAL SETTINGS 6

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

Auto Set Up ............................... 8

Video Plus+ Setup .................... 10

PLAYBACK 12

Basic Playback ......................... 12

Playback Features..................... 13

RECORDING 18

Basic Recording ....................... 18

Recording Features................... 19

B.E.S.T. Picture System ............. 20

TIMER RECORDING 22

Video Plus+ Timer Recording ... 22

Regular Timer Programming ..... 24

EDITING 28

Edit To Or From Another Video

Recorder .................................. 28

Edit From A Camcorder............ 30

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 31

Connection To A Stereo System

(HR-J645EK/ES only)................. 31

Connection To A Satellite

Receiver ................................... 32

SPECIAL FEATURES 34 TUNER SET 36

Auto Channel Set ..................... 36

Manual Channel Set ................. 38

CLOCK SET 44 TROUBLESHOOTING 46 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 48 SPECIFICATIONS 49 INDEX 50

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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.

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.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover.

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

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 p. 2 – 3 of this

instruction manual 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 STANDBY/ON 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.

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.

2. 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.

PAL

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

videorecorder.

n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment. n Video Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar

Development Corporation. The Video Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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.

4-STEP QUICK SET UP

BASIC CONNECTIONS

PAGE 4 PAGE 6

2 3

VIDEO CHANNEL SET

PAGE 8

AUTO SET UP

VIDEO PLUS+ SETUP

PAGE 10

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 equip-

ment.

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

damanged 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 de-

signed 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 requirements

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. Overheat-

ing 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!

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

Basic Connections

Back of TV

Aerial connector

21-pin AV input connector (SCART)

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 PERFORMED.

RF Cable (provided)

21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)

Mains Power Cord

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” (Z pg. 49).

SITUATE RECORDER

Place the recorder on a stable, flat 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 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) . . .

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 connector.

Before operating the recorder, make sure the TV’s channel is set to the VIDEO channel (Z pg. 6).

AV CONNECTION

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To Connect To A TV with 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) . . .

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

CONNECTION”.

b– Connect an optional SCART cable between the

AV1 IN/OUT socket on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s 21-pin AV input connector (SCART).

Before operating the recorder, make sure the TV is set to the VIDEO (or AV) mode.

Mains outlet

CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS

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

TV Aerial Cable (not provided)

ANT. IN

AUDIO OUT

AV1 IN/OUT

AV2 IN

AV2 IN AV1 IN OUT

RF OUT

Back of HR-J645EK/ES

Back of HR-J245EK/J246EK

ATTENTION

If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to "Video Channel Set" on page 6, then perform Auto Set Up on page 8; do NOT press the to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto Set Up.

button on the recorder/remote control

TV PROG.+/–

STOP

Video Channel Set

INITIAL SETTINGS

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via the provided RF cable only (RF connection) – Go to "With RF Connection" below.

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both the provided RF cable and a 21-pin SCART cable (AV connection) – Go to "With AV Connection" on next page.

Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the video recorder through the RF cable.

TV PROG.

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IMPORTANT:

Before performing the following steps, make sure the recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.

With RF Connection

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Hold down STOP on the recorder until the display panel shows the following.

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Set your TV to UHF channel 52.

● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the

screen as shown in the illustration at bottom left, go to step 3.

● If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly, press TV PROG.+ or – to set the video recorder to a vacant channel between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by any local station in your area.

(Ex.) If channel 36 is available in your area

Then set your TV to UHF channel 36 and check if the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen; if so, go to step 3. If not, re-set the video recorder to another vacant channel and try again.

NOTES:

●

If you set the video recorder to a channel which is occupied by a local station or has neighbouring channels that are occupied by local stations, the picture reception quality will be affected and some interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be sure to select a vacant channel which has no broadcast on neighbouring channels.

●

If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer.

TEST SIGNAL

The channel on which the screen to the left appear clearly in step 2 is your Video Channel.

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to the Video Channel.

EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Press OK.

TURN OFF THE RECORDER

Press .

After you finish this step, go to "Auto Set Up" on page 8.

TV PROG.

STOP

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TV PROG.

IMPORTANT:

Before performing the following steps, make sure the recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.

With AV Connection

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Hold down STOP on the recorder until the display panel shows the following.

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Press TV PROG. – until the display panel shows

– –

"–OUT

● Now the video channel is set to off.

EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Press OK.

TURN OFF THE RECORDER

Press .

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to its AV mode.

After you finish this step, go to "Auto Set Up" on page 8.

TV PROG.

Auto Set Up

Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Video Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers automatically when the button on the recorder/remote is first pressed to power on the recorder after you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet.

Before starting the following procedure, make sure that the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder and that the recorder's mains power cord is connected to a mains outlet (Z pg.4).

PERFORM AUTO SET UP

Press on the recorder or remote control.

"Auto" appears on the display panel and blinks; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control until the display panel shows the current time or "CH1" or "--:--". (Refer to box on page 9.)

● Auto channel set function takes place first; it assigns automatically all receivable stations in your area.

● Auto clock set function sets the clock automatically.

● During auto channel set, the recorder recognizes each

station name of the detected stations and stores them in the recorder's memory, then automatically sets Video Plus+ assigned Guide Program number for those stations according to the broadcast area.

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ATTENTION

Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the recorder's memory backup has expired, all the stored stations and their Guide Program numbers remain in the recorder's memory and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again. You only need to set the clock. (Z pg. 44)

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TV PROG.

NOTES:

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If the TV power is on and its VIDEO channel or AV mode is selected during Auto Set Up, the AUTO SET screen will appear. As Auto Set Up progresses, the " the screen moves from left to right.

●

If there is a power cut, or if you press or MENU while Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and press to turn the power back on to re-start Auto Set Up.

" mark on

[MENU] : EXIT

Beginning End

AUTO SET

PLEASE WAIT

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If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as required.

● Tuner setting

● Clock setting Z pg. 44

● Video Plus+ Guide Program number setting Z pg. 10

If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform both tuner setting (Z pg. 36) and Video Plus+ Guide Program number setting (Z pg. 10).

Z pg. 36

Auto Set Up results appear on the display panel

● When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been completed successfully the correct current time will be displayed.

● When auto channel set has been completed successfully but auto clock set has not, "CH" will be displayed.

● When neither auto channel set nor auto clock set has been completed successfully, "--:--" will be displayed.

* See "Video Plus+ Setup" on page 10 to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly.

If both auto channel set and auto clock set have been performed successfully:

Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder's memory by using the TV PROG. button(s).

● If station names (ID — Z pg. 42) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at the top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is tuned to a different station.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change preset positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 38 – 41.

2Perform "Video Plus+ Setup" on page 10 to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly.

If auto channel set has succeeded but auto clock set has not:

Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the

recorder's memory by using the TV PROG. button(s).

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change preset positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 38 – 41.

2Perform "Clock Set" on page 44, then "Video Plus+ Setup" on page 10 to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set

correctly.

If both auto channel set and auto clock set have failed:

Make sure the TV aerial cable is connected properly to the recorder and turn off the recorder power once, then turn the

recorder power back on again.

● The recorder will try Auto Set Up again.

IMPORTANT

● Depending on the reception conditions, the station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly, V ideo Plus+ timer recording (Z pg. 22) will not work correctly; be sure to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly (Z pg.10, "V ideo Plus+ Setup").

● Since your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if the reception condition is poor, some of those stored stations may produce a noisy picture. To delete those stations, Z "Delete A Channel" on page 39.

Video Plus+ Setup

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

With Video Plus+, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognise.

NOTE:

“Guide Program (GUIDE PROG.) number" refers to the assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for Video Plus+ timer recording.

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

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TV PROG.

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IMPORTANT

Perform the following procedure after Auto Set Up on page 8 and/or the channel setting steps on pages 36 – 41, and after the Clock Set procedure on page 44. After setting the Guide Program numbers, the station names and preset positions may be incorrect if you stored or skipped channels. In this case, re-perform Guide Program number setting.

Perform the following steps to check if the Guide Program numbers have been correctly set during Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set, and make corrections if necessary.

Guide Program Number Set

MAKE LIST OF STORED STATION NAMES AND PRESET POSITIONS

(Ex.)

Preset position Station name

1 BBC1 2 BBC2 3 ITV 4 CH4 5 CH5

IMPORTANT

As Channel 5 has started its service on March 30th 1997, the Guide Program Numbers of some stations have been changed as follows:

Station Name

CHANNEL 5 — 5 RTE1 (IRELAND) 5 6 NETWORK 2 (IRELAND) 6 7

For details, you can consult the JVC Customer Liaison at: 0181-208-7654

Guide Program Number

Before Now

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU twice.

ACCESS GUIDE PROG SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "GUIDE PROG SET", then press OK.

The Guide Prog. Set screen appears.

MAIN MENU

MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET

GUIDE PROG SET

CLOCK SET

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

: AUTO SET BY

[ ]: MANUAL SET [5∞] : ? [MENU] : EXIT

GUIDE PROG SET

VIDEO PLUS+

ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER

Press OK, and a cursor appears above “GUIDE

PROG”. Then, using the NUMBER keys, input the PlusCode number (found in most TV listings) of a program scheduled to be broadcast on each station on the list from step 1, starting at the top. If you enter the wrong number, press CANCEL to backspace and input the correct number.

12345

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

[0-9] = [MENU] : EXIT

When entering a PlusCode for BBC 2

CONFIRM PRESET POSITION NUMBER

Press OK and the display

under “TV PROG” begins

blinking.

If the blinking number under “TV PROG” agrees with the preset position . . .

. . . press OK.

If the numbers do not agree . . .

. . . input the preset position using PUSH JOG%ﬁ or the NUMBER keys, then press OK.

● If you input the PlusCode number of a program that has already aired, “ERROR” appears on screen for a few seconds. Input the correct PlusCode number.

● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

CLOSE MENU

Press MENU and selection is complete.

GUIDE PROG SET

When Using A Satellite Receiver And/Or Cable System

THE SATELLITE RECEIVER IS SHOWN CONNECTED TO THE “AV2 IN” (SCART) CONNECTOR AND THE CABLE SYSTEM CONNECTED VIA THE AERIAL SOCKET AND TUNED TO, FOR EXAMPLE, PRESET POSITION 6 ON YOUR TV.

Satellite Antenna

Satellite Receiver

Back of HR-J245EK/J246EK

TV Receiver

Cable

Cable system

Back of HR-J645EK/ES

If you already know the Guide Program number for a station . . . 1– After step 3, press PUSH JOG .

● The GUIDE PROG number begins blinking.

2– Enter the Guide Program number using the NUMBER keys

or PUSH JOG%ﬁ, then press PUSH JOG .

● The TV PROG number begins blinking.

3– Enter the preset position using the NUMBER keys or

PUSH JOG%ﬁ, then press PUSH JOG .

● Repeat 2 and 3 as necessary.

4– Press MENU.

NOTES:

●

If you own a satellite receiver, connect it to the AV2 IN connector on the back of the recorder. Then, in step 5 above, set the input mode to "AUX2" by pressing NUMBER key "0" or TV PROG. +/–.

●

If you’re receiving broadcasts via a cable box through preset “6” (example) on your recorder, set “TV PROG” for “6” in step 5.

●

After selecting the programme you wish to record from your cable system or satellite receiver, set the system’s timer — if your cable or satellite receiver does not have a timer, leave it switched on.

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

REW

STOP

PLAY

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).

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.

● 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. To go forward, press FF.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. “BEST” appears blinking in the recorder's display panel during automatic tracking (Z pg. 20).

● Playback picture quality of LP recordings will not be as high as SP recordings.

STOP PLAYBACK

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

remove the cassette.

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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.

TV PROG.

PLAY

REW

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

Playback Features

PAUSE

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TV PROG.

PAUSE

PUSH JOG

High-Speed Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH

During playback or still, press FF for forward highspeed 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.

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.

ACTIVA TE FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE again.

Press PUSH JOG or .

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Slow Motion

Variable-Speed Search

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH

During playback, press PUSH JOG or .

● The more times you press, the faster the playback

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTE:

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

picture moves.

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

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ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK

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.

TV PROG.

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REVIEW

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. buttons.

OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING

Press on the remote to engage manual tracking.

ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY

Press TV PROG. + or – to adjust tracking.

RETURN TO AUTOMATIC TRACKING

Press on the remote to re-engage automatic tracking.

NOTE:

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

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.

NOTE:

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

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. The front display panel tells you how many programmes have been recorded. If you have, for example, 3 programmes, “REVIEW” and "3" appear and blink. To watch the first of the 3 programmes, press REVIEW three times. The recorder searches and begins playback automatically. Y ou 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.

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.

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C. RESET

PUSH JOG

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

Index number

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. (COUNTER) RESET during playback at a point you wish to locate later. The counter reads “0:00:00”.

Then press C.MEMORY, and “M” appears in front of the counter digits.

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.

PLAY

STOP

REW

AUDIO MONITOR

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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.

● The Play indicator ($) 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.

Soundtrack Selection (HR-J645EK/ES only)

Y our 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 (On-Screen Display) USE

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HI FI

NORM For audio-dubbed tapes

HI FI

NORM

For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

For audio-dubbed tapes

PAUSE

NOTE:

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

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 normal audio track is played back automatically for tapes with only normal audio.

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For instructions on recording NICAM stereo and bilingual programmes, refer to page 35.

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Bilingual programmes are not currently broadcast in the U.K. and Ireland.

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"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not appear (Z pg. 34).

PLAY

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 within 2 seconds.

REW

C.MEMORY

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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.

NTSC Playback

Your video recorder is equipped with NTSC circuitry that can play back NTSC tapes.

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette recorded in NTSC.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

● "NTSC" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds.

● Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on the part of either the video recorder or the TV.

● The picture may roll up and 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.)

● 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.

● Depending on the type of TV, the top and bottom portions of superimposed displays may be cut off during NTSC playback.

PAUSE

RECORD

TV PROG.

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

STOP

Basic Recording

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

SP/LP

RECORDING

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.

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

Press TV PROG. +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the preset you wish to record.

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP ( ). Check the SP/LP indicator on the

recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape

speed.

● Picture quality of LP recordings will not be as high as SP recordings.

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 both the first SP and the first LP recording after inserting the cassette (Z pg. 20).

NUMBER

RECORD

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PLAY

TV PROG.

4,5

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.

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

Recording

TV PROG.

COUNTER RESET

RECORD

Features

DISPLAY

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TV PROG.

Record One Programme While Watching Another

SELECT PRESET TO WATCH

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

wish to view.

● The programme selected with the TV’s preset controls appears on the TV screen while the one selected with the recorder's TV PROG. buttons 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.

RESET COUNTER

Press C. (COUNTER) RESET before starting recording or playback.

● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed time as the tape runs.

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.

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Tape Remaining Time

DISPLAY REMAINING TIME

Press DISPLAY until the time remaining on the tape appears.

● By pressing the DISPLAY button, you can change the display to show the counter reading, preset position, clock time* or tape remaining time.

* Preset position is not displayed during playback.

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when the tape remaining time reading may not appear right away, or is not correct. "- - : - -" may sometimes appear, or the display may blink on occasion.

START RECORDING

Press RECORD on the recorder.

ENGAGE ITR MODE

Press RECORD again. " " 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.

PLAY

RECORD

B.E.S.T.

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 for both recording and playback is “ON”.

Picture System

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

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PUSH JOG

Recording

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

● The recorder power comes on automatically.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU twice.

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET"

by pressing PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press OK.

CONFIRM B.E.S.T. STATUS

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

go to step 4. If not, press PUSH JOGﬁ to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to “B.E.S.T.”, then press PUSH JOG to set to “ON”.

MODE SET

AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET GUIDE PROG SET CLOCK SET

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

AUTO TIMER : OFF O. S. D. : ON

B. E. S. T. : ON

[5∞] = [ ] : ON/OFF [MENU] : EXIT

MAIN MENU

MODE SET

Display Panel Indication

As the tape check progresses, the “– –” marks on the display panel increase upward. Once the "BEST" indicator starts blinking, the check is complete.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

START RECORDING

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

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

● When the "BEST" indicator begins blinking, that means adjustment is complete.

● Pressing the recorder's RECORD button while "BEST" is displayed does not start Instant Timer Recording (Z pg. 19).

PAUSE

RECORD

PLAY

RECORD

PLAY

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NOTES:

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The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP 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 4 on page 20.

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 based on the quality of the tape in use.

● B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. “BEST” appears blinking on the recorder’s display panel.

NOTES:

●

When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another video recorder, or when using this recorder as the player for editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference by performing steps 2 through 5 on page 20.

●

"BEST" only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking. Even though it doesn't appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function is operative.

Video Plus+ Timer

TIMER RECORDING

ACCESS TIMER PROGRAMMING SCREEN

Press PROG.

TIMER PROGRAMMING

Recording

Before performing Video Plus+ Timer Recording:

● Be sure to read "Video Plus+ Setup" (Z pg. 10).

● 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 A V mode).

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[0 – 9] : VIDEO PLUS+ [+/–] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING [MENU] : MAIN MENU

The front display panel looks like this:

ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER

Press the NUMBER keys to enter the PlusCode number of a programme

you wish to record.

● If you make a mistake, press CANCEL to backspace and then input the correct number.

The PlusCode number you enter appears on the front display panel:

The display panel can show only a 4-digit number .

[0 – 9] = [CANCEL] : DELETE [MENU] : EXIT

ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ PROGRAM SCREEN

Press OK, and the Video Plus+ Program screen appears (if you’re just

starting out, “P1” appears). The display panel shows

the programme start time. Pressing PROG CHECK changes the display to the programme stop time, then the date and preset position.

VIDEO PLUS+ 123456789

: OK

VIDEO PLUS+

12345678

– P1 –

START STOP 21:00 = 22:00

DATE TV PROG

25.12 1

BBC 1

PDC Recording

Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme Delivery Control) is a service designed to assure safe, accurate timer recording. With this system, special code signals are transmitted together with the audio/video signals. These code signals control your video recorder and have precedence over advertised times you preset in the timer. This means that your recorder will start and stop recording when the preset TV programmes actually start and end — even if the broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed.

NOTES:

●

PDC Recording is also possible when a satellite receiver or a cable system is connected to AV2 IN on your recorder.

●

PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 IN/OUT connector.

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IMPORTANT

Be sure to confirm the setting of PDC recording.

● If "

ON" is displayed on the screen or " " is lit

on the display panel, PDC is set to ON.

● If "

OFF" is displayed on the screen or " " is

not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF. To change the setting, press "7").

Z "PDC Recording" in the left column.

● Make sure the preset position number you wish to

record is displayed; if not, see "Video Plus+ Setup" on page 10 and set the Guide Program number for that PlusCode number correctly.

● If the number you entered is invalid, "ERROR" appears on the screen and "Err" appears on the display panel. Press CANCEL to backspace and input a valid PlusCode number.

● If "ERROR=GUIDE PROG" appears on the screen, see "ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number Set" on page 23.

: PDC (NUMBER key

TIMER

ADD TIME

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed.

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TIMER

NUMBER

Satellite Receiver Users

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Video Plus+, perform steps 1 – 6 and, before the selected programme begins, select the appropriate channel on the satellite receiver. Then set the receiver's timer. If your satellite receiver doesn't have a timer, leave the unit's power switched on.

Press OK.

● Repeat steps 1 – 5 for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press TIMER. The recorder turns off automatically.

NOTE:

To Delay The Stop Time . . .

. . . press ADD TIME 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). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY" appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the correspond-

ing indication disappear. 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 and "FULL" appears on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (Z pg. 26).

ATTENTION

Regarding Guide Program Number Set

"ERROR=GUIDE PROG" appears after performing step 3 on the previous page if the Guide Program number for the PlusCode number you entered has not been set.

● If the recorder is in the stop or rewind or fast-forward mode, the following screen will appear with "– –" under "TV PROG" blinking.

• Press the NUMBER keys or PUSH JOG %ﬁ to input the

preset position number you recorder receives that station on, then press OK.

GUIDE PROG SET

(Ex.) To timer-record a BBC2

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

2 – –

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

• Press MENU, then try again from step 1.

● If the recorder is in a mode other than the above mentioned

modes, press MENU first and input the correct Guide Program number for that PlusCode number (Z pg. 10, "Video Plus+ Setup"), then try again from step 1.

programme with Video Plus+ * If your recorder receives

BBC2 on the preset position 2, press OK after entering "2".

DATE+/–

STOP+/–

Regular Timer Programming

TIMER RECORDING(cont.)

If you don’t know the PlusCode number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder to timer-record the programme.

ACCESS TIMER PROGRAMMING SCREEN

Press PROG.

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

Before performing the following steps:

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder

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

Z pg. 44).

will come on automatically.

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ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN

Press START +/–. (If you’re just starting out, “P1”

appears.)

The front display panel looks like this:

ENTER PROGRAMME START TIME

Press START +/– to enter the time you want

recording to start.

● Press and hold START +/– to move in 30-

minute increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.

The front display panel looks like this:

– P1 –

START STOP

–:– – = –:– –

SP ON

DATE TV PROG

25.12 – –

[+/–] = [MENU] : EXIT

– P1 –

START STOP

21:00 = –:– –

DATE TV PROG

25.12 – –

[+/–] = [MENU] : EXIT

PDC Recording

NOTES:

●

Set the start time (PDC time) exactly as advertised in the TV listing. A different time than advertised will result in no recording.

●

PDC Recording is also possible when a satellite receiver or a cable system is connected to AV2 IN on your recorder.

●

PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 IN/OUT connector.

ENTER PROGRAMME STOP TIME

Press STOP +/– to enter the time you want recording to stop.

ENTER PROGRAMME DATE

Press DATE +/–. (The current date appears on screen. The date you enter appears in its place.)

TIMER

DAILY

: PDC

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WEEKLY

TIMER

TV PROG.

ENTER PRESET POSITION

Press TV PROG. +/–.

IMPORTANT

Be sure to confirm the setting of PDC recording.

● If " ON" is displayed on the screen or " " is lit

on the display panel, PDC is set to ON.

● If " OFF" is displayed on the screen or " " is

not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF. To change the setting, press : PDC (NUMBER key "7").

Z "PDC Recording" on page 24.

[+/–] = [MENU] : EXIT

– P1 –

START STOP

21:00 = 22:00

SP ON

DATE TV PROG

25.12 1

BBC 1

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

After confirming all information is correct, press OK and the normal screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 – 8 for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE

Press TIMER. The recorder turns off automatically.

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . anytime during steps 2 through 8, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily serials (Monday – Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY" appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear.

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 and "FULL" appears on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (Z pg. 26).

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To timer-record a satellite broadcast through a satellite receiver connected to the AV2 IN connector on the back of the recorder, in step 6 above, set "TV PROG" to "AUX2" by pressing TV PROG. +/–. Before the selected programme begins, select the appropriate channel on the satellite receiver, then set the receiver's timer. If your satellite receiver doesn't have a timer, leave the unit's power switched on.

TV PROG.

STOP+/–

DATE+/–

PROG. CHECK

START+/–

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TV PROG.+/–

TIMER RECORDING(cont.)

Check And Cancel Programmes

ACCESS PROGRAMME DISPLAY AND/OR SCREEN

Press PROG. CHECK.

● The display panel shows the programme start time.

Pressing OK changes the display to the programme stop time, then the date and preset position.

● If the recorder is turned on and the TV is set to its VIDEO channel or AV mode, you can check program information on screen as well.

● Each time you press PROG. CHECK, the next programme's information appears.

If All Information Is Correct . . .

. . . programming is completed.

If You Wish To Revise Data . . .

. . . with the recorder's power turned on, go to step 2.

If You Wish To Cancel A Program . . .

. . . with the recorder's power turned on, press CANCEL.

All information you input is deleted.

REVISE PROGRAMME INFORMATION

Input the appropriate data using the START +/–, STOP +/–, DATE +/– and TV PROG. +/– buttons on the

remote control.

Timer Warning

If you have programmed your recorder to timer-record a programme or a series of programmes, a warning appears on screen to tell you that the recording is to start in 5 minutes.

TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON

– WARNING–

[CANCEL]

NOTES:

●

The warning only appears if you’re not in the Timer mode at that time.

●

If this recorder is being used as the player for tape dubbing, the warning screen is recorded on the tape in the other video recorder.

The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press CANCEL.

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TIMER

PUSH JOG

Auto Timer

When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the recorder is powered back on.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU twice.

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to move the highlight bar

(pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK.

MAIN MENU

MODE SET

AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET GUIDE PROG SET CLOCK SET

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

SELECT MODE

Press PUSH JOG to select either "ON" or "OFF".

MODE SET

AUTO TIMER : OFF

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

[5∞] = [ ] : ON/OFF [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTE:

For safety, when Auto timer is set to "OFF", all other recorder functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To disengage the timer, press TIMER.

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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TV PROG.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on

page 29.

When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source Player . . .

. . . connect its AV1 IN/OUT connector to the recording deck.

When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording Deck . . .

. . . . connect its AV2 IN or AV1 IN/OUT connector to the

source player .

SET RECORDING DECK’S INPUT MODE

Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press NUMBER key "0" and/or TV PROG. to select depending on the

connector being used — “AU-1” for the AV1 IN/OUT connector, or “AU-2” for the AV2 IN connector.

START SOURCE PLAYER

Engage its Play mode.

START RECORDING DECK

Engage its Record mode.

NOTE:

All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

HR-J645EK/ES

Player Your recorder Recorder Your recorderTV Receiver TV Receiver

21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)

VIDEO CHANNEL or AV mode

RF Cable (provided)

Another recorder

Recorder

HR-J245EK/J246EK

Player Your recorder Your recorderTV Receiver TV ReceiverRecorder

21-pin SCART Cable

VIDEO CHANNEL or AV mode

RF Cable (provided)

(not provided)

Another recorder Another recorder

21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)

Another recorder

Player

21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)

RF Cable (provided)

VIDEO CHANNEL or AV mode

Recorder

Player

EDITING (cont.)

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

Edit From A Camcorder

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TV PROG.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the camcorder's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder's rear panel AV2 IN or AV1

IN/OUT connector via the optional cable adapter.

SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE

Press the NUMBER key "0" and/or TV PROG. to select the appropriate input mode depending on the connec-

tor being used; "AU-1" for the AV1 IN/OUT connector, or "AU-2" for the AV2 IN connector.

START CAMCORDER

Engage its Play mode.

START RECORDER

Engage its Record mode.

Recorder HR-J645EK/ES

Cable adapter (not provided)

Audio/Video Cable (not provided)

Camcorder

Player

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

Recorder

Camcorder

Player

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

HR-J245EK/J246EK

Cable adapter (not provided)

Audio/Video Cable (not provided)

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Connection To A Stereo

These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo.

System (HR-J645EK/ES only)

AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

Audio Cable (not provided)

Mains outlet

AUDIO OUT

AV1 IN/OUT

FM Tuner

CD Player

Stereo Amplifier

Speaker Speaker

ANT. IN

Television

AV2 IN

AUDIO OUT

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

terminals on your stereo system's receiver or amplifier.

NOTES:

●

When connecting your recorder's audio output connectors to a stereo amplifier, make sure you connect L and R correctly.

●

If NICAM TV broadcasts are receivable in your area, this recorder can record them independently of the TV set and play them back through the connected stereo system.

●

When listening to sound through the connected stereo system, turn the TV's volume down completely.

RF OUT

Back of Recorder

CAUTIONS:

● This recorder has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with regards to its Hi-Fi audio capability. It is recommended that you check the maximum level if you are going to listen to the Hi-Fi audio signals through a stereo amplifier. A sudden surge in the input level to the speakers may damage them.

● Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to prevent television interference. If both are of the non-shielded type, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as this can adversely affect the video playback picture.

AV1 IN/OUT

AV2 IN

AUDIO OUT

DECODER VCR TV

AV2 IN AV1 IN/OUT

Connection To A Satellite

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.)

The AV2 IN socket on the rear panel of your recorder allows simple connection to a satellite receiver.

Receiver

Satellite Receiver Unit

Outdoor Unit

Satellite Cable

Mains outlet

Aerial

TV Aerial cable

ANT. IN

RF OUT

Back of HR-J645EK/ES

Back of HR-J245EK/J246EK

NOTES:

●

When connecting your recorder to a TV equipped with 21-pin SCART connectors, follow the illustration above using the cables shown in gray.

●

For details, check your satellite receiver’s instruction manual.

21-pin SCART connectors

Aerial terminal

Back of TV

EXT.2 EXT.1

ANT. IN

RF OUT

SPECIAL FEATURES

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

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On-Screen Dispiay

You can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU twice.

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by pressing PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press OK.

ENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

The default setting is “ON”, so if you want on-

screen displays, leave the setting as it is and go to step 5. If you don’t want the displays to appear, press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "O.S.D." and press PUSH JOG to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF”.

MODE SET

AUTO TIMER : OFF

O. S. D. : ON

B. E. S. T. : ON

[5∞] = [ ] : ON/OFF [MENU] : EXIT

NOTES:

●

When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set "O.S.D." to "OFF." before starting.

●

During playback, the operation mode indicators may be disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.

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

2 5

PR. 12 ABCD ]SP 21 : 00 NTSC

24. 12. 97 – WARNING– TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON

ST NICAM

HI FI M –1 : 23 : 45

NORM REMAIN 1 : 00

[CANCEL]

4 14

10 12

RETURN TO NORMAL

Press MENU.

1– Operation mode indicators 2– Preset position number and station name/Aux. indicator

(AUX1 or AUX2)

3– Cassette loaded mark 4– Tape speed SP/LP/EP (EP is for NTSC playback only) 5– Clock display 6– Current day/month/year 7– NICAM display (Z pg. 35)(HR-J645EK/ES only) 8– Tape direction 9– Tape position indicator (Z pg. 35) 10– Counter display (including Counter Memory indicator) 11– Audio mode display (Z pg. 16)(HR-J645EK/ES only) 12– Tape remaining time indicator (Z pg. 19) 13– Timer warning display (Z pg. 26) 14– NTSC display (Z pg. 17)

REW

AUDIO MONITOR

Receiving NICAM Stereo And Bilingual Programmes (HR-J645EK/ES Only)

Your recorder is equipped with a Digital stereo sound decoder

(NICAM), making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.

When the recorder is tuned to a different station, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.

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Type of Broadcast Being Received

On-screen Display

Regular Monaural (none) NICAM Stereo ST NICAM NICAM Bilingual BIL NICAM NICAM Monaural NICAM

NOTE:

"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not appear (Z pg. 34).

● To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO MONITOR until "HI FI L R" appear on the TV screen.

● To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO MONITOR until either "HI FI L " or "HI FI R" appears on the TV

screen (as required).

● To listen to the Standard (regular monaural) audio while receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO MONITOR until "NORM" appears on the TV screen.

To Record NICAM Stereo And Bilingual Programmes (HR-J645EK/ES Only)

The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi-Fi audio track, and the Standard audio programme on the normal audio track.

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.” (Z pg. 34) must be set to “ON”, or the indicator will not appear.

Beginning End

NOTE:

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

REMAIN 2:35

1:23:45

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NOTES:

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

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Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a bilingual programme, refer to "Soundtrack Selection" (Z pg. 16).

Auto Channel

TUNER SET

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function (Z pg. 8) or if you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area.

Set

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

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Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in preset positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area.

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU twice.

PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to

"AUT O CH SET" by pressing PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press OK.

● The Auto Set screen appears, and remains on screen while the recorder searches for receivable stations. As Auto Channel Set progresses, the " screen moves from left to right. Wait until the screen as shown in step 4 appears.

" mark on the

Beginning End

MAIN MENU

MODE SET

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET GUIDE PROG SET CLOCK SET

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

PLEASE WAIT

[MENU] : EXIT

AUTO SET

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VIEW CONFIRMATION SCREEN

The stations your recorder located appear on a

Confirmation screen — preset positions (PR), channels (CH) and station names (ID – Z pg. 42). To view the next page of the listing, press PUSH JOG

%ﬁ . The blueback

screen and the program currently being broadcast by the blinking station appear alternately for 5 seconds each.

● The Guide Program numbers will also be set automatically during Auto channel Set.

PR CH ID PR CH ID

01 26 BBC1 08 ––––

02 33 BBC2 09 –––– 03 23 ITV 10 –––– 04 30 CH4 11 –––– 05 37 CH5 12 –––– 06 –––– 13 –––– 07 –––– 14 ––––

]

[

∞

= = [CANCEL] : DELETE

[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

● Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add

preset positions, enter station names and perform other operations. Refer to pages 38 – 41 for the procedures.

● Depending on reception conditions, the stations may not be stored in order, and the station names may not be stored correctly.

: EDIT

IMPORTANT

● Depending on the reception conditions, the station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly, Video Plus+ timer recording (Z pg. 22) will not work correctly; be sure to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly (Z pg.10, "Video Plus+ Setup").

NOTE:

Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel Set. If you want to perform it manually, refer to page 41.

Manual

TUNER SET (cont.)

Storing Channels Manually

Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (Z pg.

8) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 36).

Channel Set

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ACCESS MAIN MENU

Press MENU twice.

ACCESS CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK. The Confirma-

tion screen appears.

SELECT POSITION

Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ until an open position in which you want to store a channel begins blinking,

then press OK. The Manual Ch. Set screen appears.

INPUT CHANNEL

The number "21" appears blinking to the right of

"CH". Press the NUMBER keys to input the channel number you want to store.

● For fine tuning adjustment, press PUSH JOG until the channel number begins blinking, then press PUSH JOG%ﬁ. While tuning, “F+” or “F– ” appears.

MANUAL CH SET

[5∞]/ [0-9] : SELECT

[ ] : CURSOR ↔

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

PR CH

01 CH21

ENTER NEW CHANNEL INFORMATION

Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 3 through 5 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

● To input the station name, see page 40.

● To change positions, see "Change Station Preset Position" (Z pg. 39).

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 40 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Delete A Channel

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CANCEL

PUSH JOG

SELECT ITEM

Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ until the item you want to delete begins blinking.

DELETE CHANNEL

Press CANCEL.

● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves

up one line.

● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

Change Station Preset Position

SELECT ITEM

Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ until the item you want to move begins blinking. Then press OK and the station

name (ID) and its channel (CH) number begin blinking.

SELECT NEW POSITION

Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ to move the station to the new preset position, then press OK.

Example: If you moved the station in position 3 to

● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

position 7, the stations originally in positions 4–7 each move up one space.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

TUNER SET (cont.)

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 38 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Set Stations (A)

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SELECT ITEM

Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ until the item you want begins blinking. Then press OK twice and the station’s name

(ID) begins blinking.

SELECT NEW STATION

Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ until the new station’s name (ID) you want to store begins blinking.

Registered station names (Z pg. 42) appear as you press PUSH JOG%ﬁ.

SWITCH STATIONS

Press OK.

● Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

Set Stations (B)

NOTE:

First perform step 1 of the above procedure.

SELECT STATION NAME CHARACTER

Press PUSH JOG and the first letter of the station name begins blinking.

ENTER NEW CHARACTER

Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –,

desired one is indicated, then press PUSH JOG to enter. Enter the remaining characters the same way (maximum of 4). After entering all characters, press OK.

● Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.

● If you make a mistake, press PUSH JOG until the

incorrect character begins blinking. Then enter the correct character by pressing PUSH JOG%ﬁ.

, +, (space) ) and stop when the

[

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

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Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 38 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored

SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE

Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ until the channel you want to tune begins blinking.

ACCESS MANUAL CH. SET SCREEN

Press OK three times. The Manual Ch. Set screen appears.

PERFORM TUNING

Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ until the picture is its clearest. Then press OK.

● The Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

TV Station And ID List

STATION NAME ID*

Anglia TV ANGL ARD ARD ARTE ARTE BBC Group BBC BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 Berlin 1 BLN1 Berlin 2 BLN2 Border TV BORD Bayern1 BR1 Bayern3 BR3 BRT1 BRT1 BRT2 BRT2 Children Ch CHLD Canal + CH+ CNN CNN Channel TV CHNL Central TV CNTR Channel 4 CH 4 Channel 5 CH 5 DRS DRS DR TV DRTV DSF DSF Euronews EURN Euronews EURO Eurosports EURS France1 FR1 France2 FR2 France3 FR3 Granada TV GRNA Grampian TV GRMP Hessen1 HR1 Hessen3 HR3 HRT HRT HTV HTV ITV Network ITV Kabelkanal KABL London LNDN MDR MDR MTV MTV Nord3 N3 NDR1 NDR1 NDR3 NDR3 NED1 NED1 NED2 NED2 NED3 NED3 Network 2 NET2 NRK NRK N-TV N-TV Offener Kanal OKAN ORF1 ORF1 ORF2 ORF2 ORF3 ORF3 OWL 3 OWL3 Premiere PRMI PR07 PR07 RAI1 RAI1 RAI2 RAI2 RAI3 RAI3 RB1 RB1 RB3 RB3 Rikisutvarpid-S RKPS RTBF 1 RTB1 RTBF 2 RTB2 RTE 1 RTE1 RTL RTL RTL 2 RTL2 RTP RTP

TUNER SET (cont.)

STATION NAME ID*

SAT SAT 1 SAT1 Scottish TV SCOT SC4 SC4 SDR SDR SDR1 SDR1 SFB1 SFB1 SFB3 SFB3 SKY Sky One SKY1 Sky Net SKYN Sport SPRT SR 1 SR1 Super RTL SRTL STV Test STVT STV 1 STV1 STV 2 STV2 Suedwest3 SW3 SWF 1 SWF1 Schweiz4 SWZ4 TYNE TEES TEES Text TEXT TF1 TF1 TNT int TNT TRT int TRT TSI TSI TSR TSR TSW TSW TVE TVE TV Polonia TVPA TVP 1 TVP1 TVP 2 TVP2 TVS TVS TV2 TV2 TV5 TV5 Tele Zurich TZUR Ulster TV ULST Veronica VERN VIVA VIVA VIVA2 VIV2 VOX VOX VTM VTM VT4 VT4 West1 WDR1 West3 WDR3 YLE 1 YLE1 YLE 2 YLE2 Yorkshire TV YORK ZDF ZDF Zurich 1 ZUR1 3SAT 3SAT

* The "ID" abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the

station name. The "ID" abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation screen and is displayed on the TV screen when the recorder is tuned to a different station.

TV Station Channel Number Guide (For customers in the U.K.)

Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from BBC and ITC.

BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4

London & South-East

Bluebell Hill ............................. 40 46 43 65

Crystal Palace ........................... 26 33 23 30

Dover........................................ 50 56 66 53

Heathfield ................................. 49 52 64 67

Oxford ...................................... 57 63 60 53

South-West

Beacon Hill............................... 57 63 60 53

Caradon Hill ............................. 22 28 25 32

Huntshaw Cross.........................55 62 59 65

Redruth ..................................... 51 44 41 47

Stockland Hill ........................... 33 26 23 29

Channel Islands

Fremont Point ........................... 51 44 41 47

South

Hannington............................... 39 45 42 66

Midhurst ................................... 61 55 58 68

Rowridge .................................. 31 24 27 21

West

Mendip ..................................... 58 64 61 54

East

Sandy Heath ............................. 31 27 24 21

Sudbury .................................... 51 44 41 47

Tacolneston............................... 62 55 59 65

Midlands

Ridge Hill.................................. 22 28 25 32

Sutton Coldfield .........................46 40 43 50

The Wrekin............................... 26 33 23 29

Waltham ................................... 58 64 61 54

North

Belmont .................................... 22 28 25 32

Emley Moor .............................. 44 51 47 41

BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4

North-West

Caldbeck................................... 30 34 28 32

Winter Hill................................ 55 62 59 65

North-East

Bilsdale West Moor ....................33 26 29 23

Chatton ..................................... 39 45 49 42

Pontop Pike .............................. 58 64 61 54

Scotland

Angus........................................ 57 63 60 53

Black Hill.................................. 40 46 43 50

Sandale ..................................... 22 — — —

Caldbeck................................... — 34 28 32

Creigkelly.................................. 31 27 24 21

Darvel....................................... 33 26 23 29

Durris........................................ 22 28 25 32

Eitshal ....................................... 33 26 23 29

Keelylang Hill ........................... 40 46 43 50

Knock More .............................. 33 26 23 29

Rosemarkie ............................... 39 45 49 42

Rumster Forest .......................... 31 27 24 21

Selkirk....................................... 55 62 59 65

Wales

Blaenplwyf................................ 31 27 24 21

Carmel...................................... 57 63 60 53

Llanddona................................. 57 63 60 53

Moel-y-Parc .............................. 52 45 49 42

Presely ...................................... 46 40 43 50

Wenvoe .................................... 44 51 41 47

Northern Ireland

Brougher Mountain....................22 28 25 32

Divis ......................................... 31 27 24 21

Limavady .................................. 55 62 59 65

Clock Set

CLOCK SET

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by Auto Set Up (Z pg. 8) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 36) or if the recorder's memory backup has expired.

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

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If you performed Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set without ever having set the clock previously, the recorder’s built-in clock is also set automatically. The Auto and Manual clock setting procedures are necessary when . . .

– a power outage of more than 3 minutes occurs. – the tuner has been set manually. – the user desires to set the clock slightly ahead of the actual time. – the clock was not set even after Auto Set Up or Auto Channel

Set was performed.

Whether you perform Auto or Manual clock setting, you can use the convenient Just Clock function.

Just Clock

The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. The Just Clock option appears in the Clock Set and Auto Clock Set screens, and can be set “ON” or “OFF” (the default setting is “ON”). Press OK until the Just Clock setting begins blinking, then press PUSH JOG%ﬁ to change the setting.

IMPORTANT: If you turn off Just Clock off, the accuracy of your recorder’s built-in clock may be reduced, which could adversely effect timer recording.

Both Auto and Manual clock setting procedures begin from step 4.

Preparation

TURN THE RECORDER ON

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU twice.

ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "CLOCK SET" by pressing PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press OK. The Clock Set

screen appears.

MAIN MENU

MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET GUIDE PROG SET

CLOCK SET

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

TIME DATE YEAR 0: 00 01 . 01 00

JUST CLOCK: ON

TV PR. 1

[ ] : AUTO CLOCK [5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

CLOCK SET

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Auto Clock Set

SET CLOCK AUTOMATICALLY

At the Clock Set screen, press PUSH JOG . The

Auto Clock Set screen appears and clock setting begins.

● If "TV PR." isn't set to the preset position on which Auto Clock Set data is received, "ERROR" appears, and then the screen from step 3 reappears. To set "TV PR.", press OK to place the cursor next to it, then cycle through the numbers by pressing PUSH JOG%ﬁ until the number representing the position in which the station transmitting clock setting data (BBC1, BBC2, etc.) is stored appears.

JUST CLOCK: ON TV PR. : 1

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Once clock setting is completed, press MENU to return to the normal screen.

AUTO CLOCK

PLEASE WAIT

NOTES:

●

Just Clock (when set to "ON") adjusts the recorder's built-in clock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00.

●

Just Clock is not effective when . . . – the recorder’s power is on (unless the recorder is tuned to

the same preset selected in the Clock Set screen). – the recorder is in the Timer mode. – a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the

built-in clock’s time and the actual time.

●

If Just Clock is set to "ON", the recorder’s clock is automatically adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time.

●

Auto clock setting and Just Clock may not function properly depending on the reception condition.

●

During Manual clock setting, if the day and month data are invalid (such as 31st April), the month digits are cleared automatically and the day digits begin blinking. Input the correct data.

●

If, in step 4 of the Manual clock setting procedure, the year digits are automatically cleared and the day digits begin blinking, it is possible that you have input 29th February for a non-leap year. Input the correct data.

Manual Clock Set

SET DATE AND TIME

Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ to set the hour, then press OK. The “minutes” display begins blinking. Repeat the

procedure to set the minutes, day, month and year.

SET JUST CLOCK

The default setting is “ON”. Set as desired by pressing

PUSH JOG%ﬁ, then press OK.

● If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as you won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments.

SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE PRESET

The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and adjustment data from preset position 1. Press PUSH

JOG%ﬁ to set the preset position to the number

representing the station transmitting clock setting data (BBC1, BBC2, etc.), then press OK.

START CLOCK OPERATION

Press MENU.

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. (HR-J645EK/ES only) Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

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

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The mains power cord is disconnected.

● “‰“ is displayed on the display panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● “^“ is displayed on the display panel.

● “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 not set to the VIDEO channel. . . . the recorder's VIDEO channel has not been correctly set.

● 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.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the mains power cord.

Press the TIMER button to turn the “‰“ indicator off.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Press PLAY to turn the “^“ indicator off.

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 VIDEO channel. (Z pg. 6) . . . Perform "Video Channel Set" (Z pg. 6) If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking. (Z pg. 14)

Press TV PROG. + or – a few times to remove the noise bars from the screen.

Engage and adjust tracking manually. (Z pg. 14)

Consult your JVC dealer.

RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Recording cannot be started.

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

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

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.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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

Set to the desired preset.

Confirm that the source is properly connected.

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

4. Camcorder recording is not possible.

TIMER RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Timer recording won’t work.

2. On-screen timer programming is not possible.

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

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

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

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

7. Video Plus+ does not timer-record properly.

● 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 preset positions have been set incorrectly.

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 “‰“ 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 "Guide Program Number Set" and re-perform the procedure (Z pg. 10).

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