JVC HR-J648EH, HR-J648E, HR-J448E, HR-J248E User Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

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The recorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the HR-J648E.

(Hi-Fi) (Hi-Fi) (Monaural) (Monaural)

INDEX

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SP/ LP

PAL

INSTRUCTIONS

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

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

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 3

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

INITIAL SETTINGS 4

Auto Set Up ............................... 4

Language ................................... 7

Video Channel Set...................... 8

SHOWVIEW Setup ....................... 10

PLAYBACK 12

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

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

RECORDING 17

Basic Recording ....................... 17

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

On-Screen Displays.................. 20

Recording Features................... 21

TIMER RECORDING 24

SHOWVIEW Timer Recording....... 24

Regular Timer Programming ..... 26

EDITING 30

Edit To Or From Another Video

Recorder .................................. 30

Edit From A Camcorder............ 32

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 33

Connecting/Using A Decoder ... 33

TUNER SET 34 CLOCK SET 39 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 41 TROUBLESHOOTING 42 INDEX 44 SPECIFICATIONS 47

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SAFETY FIRST

Safety Precautions

The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.

WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLT AGE 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.

WARNING

There are two different types of SECAM colour systems: SECAM-L, used in FRANCE (also called SECAM-West), and SECAM-B, used in Eastern European countries (also called SECAM-East).

1.This recorder can also receive SECAM-B colour television signals for recording and playback.

2.Recordings made of SECAM-B television signals produce monochrome pictures if played back on a video recorder of SECAM-L standard, or do not produce normal colour pictures if played back on a PAL video recorder with SECAM-B system incorporated (even if the TV set is SECAM-compatible).

3.SECAM-L prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a SECAM-L video recorder produce monochrome pictures when played back with this recorder.

4.This recorder cannot be used for the SECAM-L standard. Use a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L signals.

IMPORTANT

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 STANDBY/ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating

current on and off. " and " " shows ON.

To HR-J648E/J648EH/J448E Owners:

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.

" shows electrical power standby

For Italy:

"It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.'95 published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.'95"

PAL

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

videorecorder.

n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment. n SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development

Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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.

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.

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COM-

Basic

PLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

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Connections

Aerial terminal

Back of TV

21-pin SCART connector

RF Cable (provided)

21-pin SCART Cable

AV1 IN/OUT

Mains Power Cord

TV Aerial Cable

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” (Z pg. 47).

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.

Before operating the recorder, make sure the TV’s channel is set to the VIDEO channel (

Z pg. 8).

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 SCART cable between the

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

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

Mains outlet

AUDIO OUT(put) connectors (HR-J648E/EH only)

For connection to the audio input connctors on a Hi-Fi stereo system

Back of HR-J448E/J248E

Back of HR-J648E/EH

AV1 IN/OUT

CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS

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

After you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet, the Country Set display appears on the TV screen and/or on the recorder's front display panel when the recorder/remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder; go to page 4 to perform Auto Set Up.

button on the

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Auto Set Up

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

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INITIAL SETTINGS

When the button on the recorder/remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder after you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet, the Country Set display will appear on the TV screen and the recorder's front display panel. By simply selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Guide Program numbers automatically.

*If you live in Belgium or Switzerland, you also need to select the

language you use.

You can refer to the front display panel and/or the on-screen display to perform this procedure.

Before starting, make sure of the following:

● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder.

● The recorder's mains power cord should be connected to

a mains outlet. Z pg. 3

● If you want to use the on-screen display, the TV should

be set to its AV mode (with AV connection Z pg. 3) or UHF channel 36 (with RF connection Z pg. 3).

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press on the recorder or remote control. The

Country Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the screen.

NOTE:

If you have connected your TV to the recorder with RF connection and the on-screen display appearing on UHF channel 36 looks distorted, perform this procedure referring to the front display panel.

SUOMI SUISSE PORTUGAL ITALIA DEUTSCHLAND ESPAÑA NORGE BELGIUM SVERIGE NEDERLAND DANMARK GREECE

ÖSTERREICH OTHERS

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

International Telephone Country Code

SUOMI : 358 SUISSE : 41 PORTUGAL : 351 ITALIA : 39 DEUTSCHLAND : 49 ESPAÑA : 34 NORGE : 47 BELGIUM : 32 SVERIGE : 46 NEDERLAND : 31 DANMARK : 45 GREECE : 30 ÖSTERREICH : 43 OTHERS : - -

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. 39)

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

● Tuner setting

● Clock setting Z pg. 39

● SHOWVIEW Guide Program number setting Z pg. 10

If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform both tuner setting (Z pg. 34) and SHOWVIEW Guide Program number setting (Z pg. 10).

Z pg. 34

SELECT COUNTRY

If you are referring to the front display panel

Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ to select your international

telephone country code of your country referring to the chart in the left column.

● If you have selected a country code other than 32 (BELGIUM) or 41 (SUISSE), go to step 4.

● If you have selected 32 (BELGIUM) or 41 (SUISSE), go to step 3.

(Ex.) DEUTSCHLAND is selected

If you are referring to the on-screen display

Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your country's name.

● If you have selected a country other than BELGIUM or SUISSE, go to step 4.

● If you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE, go to step 3.

SUOMI SUISSE PORTUGAL ITALIA

DEUTSCHLAND ESPAÑA

NORGE BELGIUM SVERIGE NEDERLAND DANMARK GREECE ÖSTERREICH OTHERS

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

(Ex.) DEUTSCHLAND is

selected.

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Language Code

ENGLISH :01 NEDERLANDS : 06 DEUTSCH : 02 SVENSKA : 07 FRANCAIS : 03 NORSK : 08 ITALIANO : 04 SUOMI : 09 CASTELLANO : 05 DANSK : 10

PUSH JOG

Auto Set Up results appear on the front 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.

● If Auto Set Up is completed, go to page 6.

SELECT LANGUAGE

Press OK. the Language Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the screen.

If you are referring to the front display panel

Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ to select your language code referring to the chart in the left column.

(Ex.) DEUTSCH is selected for SUISSE

International telephone country code

If you are referring to the on-screen display

Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the language of your choice.

(Ex.) DEUTSCH is selected

Language code

DANSK SUOMI NORSK SVENSKA NEDERLANDS CASTELLANO ITALIANO FRANCAIS

DEUTSCH

ENGLISH [5∞] = [MENU] : ENDE

PERFORM AUTO SET UP

Press OK.

NOTES:

●

"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 lower left of page.)

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

● Auto clock set function sets the clock automatically by reading the clock setting data from a station transmitting a PDC signal while auto channel set is being performed.

● 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 SHOWVIEW assigned Guide Program number for those stations according to the broadcast area.

NOTE:

In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC signal, the recorder can perform neither auto clock set nor auto Guide Program number set.

If you are using the onscreen display, the AUTO SET screen will appear after pressing OK in step 4. As Auto Set Up progresses, the " " mark on 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 try again from step 1.

[MENU] : EXIT

Beginning End

AUTO SET

PLEASE WAIT

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

Perform "Video Channel Set" on page 8.

1 2Turn 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. 38) 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 channel positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 36 – 37.

3Perform "SHOWVIEW 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:

Perform "Video Channel Set" on page 8.

1 2Turn 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 channel positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 36 – 37.

3Perform "Clock Set" on page 39, then "SHOWVIEW 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:

1Make 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 Country Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the screen; perform steps 2 and 4 on pages 4 – 5 again.

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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, SHOWVIEW timer recording (Z pg. 24) will not work correctly; be sure to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly (Z pg.10, "SHOWVIEW 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 36.

INFORMATION

Language for the on-screen display

Auto Set Up also selects the language automatically for the on-screen display depending on the Country setting you have made in step 2 on page 4 (unless you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE), as shown below.

SUOMI [ SUOMI SVERIGE [ SVENSKA ESPAÑA [ CASTELLANO PORTUGAL [ ENGLISH DANMARK [ DANSK NEDERLAND [ NEDERLANDS DEUTSCHLAND [ DEUTSCH ÖSTERREICH [ DEUTSCH GREECE [ ENGLISH NORGE [ NORSK ITALIA [ IT ALIANO OTHERS [ ENGLISH If you want to change the language setting manually, Z "Language" on page 7.

Just Clock

Your recorder is equipped with the Just Clock function which provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. If you want to take advantage of this function, simply set it to "ON".

Z "Just Clock" on page 39.

Language

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This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 10 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically (Z pg. 6), you can change the language setting manually using this procedure as required.

● Be sure to set your Video Channel before performing Language setting (

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

Z pg. 8).

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PUSH JOG

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU

Press MENU twice.

ACCESS COUNTRY SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ to move the highlight bar

(pointer) to "AUTO CH SET", then press OK.

SELECT COUNTRY

Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ to move the highlight bar

(pointer) to your country's name, then press OK. The Language Set screen appears.

MODE SET

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET GUIDE PROG SETT CLOCK SET

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

SUOMI SUISSE

PORTUGAL ITALIA DEUTSCHLAND ESPAÑA NORGE BELGIUM SVERIGE NEDERLAND DANMARK GREECE ÖSTERREICH OTHERS

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

MAIN MENU

SELECT LANGUAGE

Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ to move the highlight bar

(pointer) to the language of your choice.

● You do not have to press OK; pressing OK starts Auto Channel Set.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

DANSK SUOMI NORSK SVENSKA NEDERLANDS CASTELLANO ITALIANO FRANCAIS DEUTSCH

ENGLISH

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

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TV PROG.+/–

STOP

Video Channel Set

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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.

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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 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 36.

● 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 50 is available in your area

Then set your TV to UHF channel 50 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.

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TV PROG.

STOP

IMPORTANT:

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

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TV PROG.

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.

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

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SHOWVIEW Setup

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

With SHOWVIEW, 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 S timer recording.

HOWVIEW

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

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IMPORTANT

Perform the following procedure after Auto Set Up on page 4 and/or the channel setting steps on pages 34 – 37, and after the Clock Set procedure on page 39. After setting the Guide Program Numbers, the station names and channel positions may be incorrect if you stored or skipped channels. In this case, re-perform Guide Program Number setting.

Guide Program Number Set

MAKE LIST OF STORED STATION NAMES AND CHANNEL POSITIONS

(Ex.)

Channel position Station name

1 ARD 2 ZDF 3 WDR

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 SHOWVIEW

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

GUIDE PROG SET

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ENTER SHOWVIEW NUMBER

Press OK, and a cursor appears above “GUIDE

PROG”. Then, using the NUMBER keys, input the SHOWVIEW 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.

GUIDE PROG SET

12345

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

[0-9] = [MENU] : EXIT

When entering a S number for ZDF

HOWVIEW

CONFIRM CHANNEL POSITION NUMBER

Press OK and the display

under “TV PROG” begins

blinking.

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

. . . press OK.

If the numbers do not agree . . .

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

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

● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

GUIDE PROG SET

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

CLOSE MENU

Press MENU and selection is complete.

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 channel position using the NUMBER keys or

PUSH JOG%ﬁ, then press PUSH JOG .

● Repeat 2 and 3 as necessary.

4– Press MENU.

When Using A Satellite Tuner

Satellite Antenna

Ex. 1

Satellite Tuner

AV2 IN/ DECODER

TV Receiver

Preparation 1– Connect the satellite tuner to the AV2 IN/DECODER

connector on the rear of your recorder.

2– Set "AV2 SELECT" to "AV2" (Z pg. 30). To Record Satellite Broadcasts . . .

1– Select the appropriate channel on the satellite tuner. 2– Press NUMBER key "0" to set your recorder's input mode to

"AUX2".

3– Start recording ( To Record Satellite Broadcasts Using S

Recording . . . 1– Perform Guide Program Number setting.

● In step 5 in the left column, press NUMBER key "0" to set "TV PROG" to "AUX2".

2– Perform SHOWVIEW Timer Recording (Z pg. 24). T o Record Satellite Broadcasts Using Regular Timer Recording . . .

1– In step 6 on page 27, press TV PROG. +/– to set the channel

position to "AUX2".

Ex. 2

Satellite Tuner and Decoder

Z pg. 17, steps 3 – 6).

NOTE:

When timer-recording a satellite programme, first set the satellite tuner to the appropriate channel before the selected programme begins and then set the satellite tuner's timer. If your satellite tuner does not have a timer, leave it switched on.

Aerial or Cable

Back of HR-J648E/EH

Back of HR-J448E/ J248E

HOWVIEW Timer

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PLAY

STOP/EJECT

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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).

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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. 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.

Usable cassettes

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● 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.

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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.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

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 FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE.

Press PUSH JOG or .

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.

picture moves.

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

NOTE:

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

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Slow Motion

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.

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TV PROG.

STOP

PLAY

REW

PAUSE

STOP

PLAY

INDEX

REVIEW

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

ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY

Press TV PROG. + or – to adjust tracking.

REW

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TV PROG.

PAUSE

PUSH JOG

RETURN TO AUTOMATIC TRACKING

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

NOTE:

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

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.

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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 £) on the remote control or INDEX ™ or £ on the recorder. “™

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 or INDEX ™ or £ repeatedly until the correct index number is displayed. Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current

position, press PUSH JOG or INDEX ™ twice. To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press PUSH JOG or INDEX £ 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

£ 2

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. 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.

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.

NOTE:

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

Information On Colour System

You can also record SECAM signals, or play back a MESECAM tape on this recorder. When a MESECAM tape is played back, "MESECAM" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds. MESECAM is the designation for tapes with SECAM signals that have been recorded on a MESECAM-compatible PAL video recorder.

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. 20) must be set to “ON”, or the indicator will not appear.

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NOTE:

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

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