JVC HR-J691EU, HR-J694EU, HR-J693EU User Manual

ENGLISH

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-J690EU HR-J691EU HR-J693EU HR-J694EU

INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY FIRST............................................................................... 1

Buttons, Connectors and Indicators ................................................ 2

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

Initial Settings.............................................................................. 4

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

Preset Download.................................................................... 4

Language Set .......................................................................... 4

T-V Link Functions......................................................................... 5

Satellite Receiver Control Set ........................................................ 5

Playback ...................................................................................... 6

Recording..................................................................................... 7

Timer Recording............................................................................ 9

HOWVIEW

System Setup ............................................................. 8

HOWVIEW

Express Timer Programming.................................................... 9

Checking, canceling or changing programme settings........... 10

Automatic Satellite Programme Recording............................ 10

Timer Programming............................................. 9

Editing ....................................................................................... 11

Editing with another video recorder or a camcorder ............. 11

System Connections .................................................................... 11

Connecting to a satellite receiver.......................................... 11

Connecting/Using a decoder ................................................ 11

Connecting/Using a stereo system ........................................ 11

Subsidiary Settings..................................................................... 12

Mode Set.............................................................................. 12

Clock Set.............................................................................. 13

Tuner Set .............................................................................. 13

Video Channel Set................................................................ 16

Specifications.............................................................................. 16

WAR NIN G

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

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

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

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

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

IMPORTANT

䡲 Please read the various precautions on pages 1 and 2 before

installing or operating the recorder.

䡲 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.

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”

SAFETY FIRST

Safety Precautions

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

WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

䡲 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.

䡲 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.

The STANDBY /O N 1 button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. “`” shows electrical power standby and “ ! ” shows ON.

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

● Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not possible with this model.

● This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings in the SP mode with regular VHS resolution.

● HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

● S

HOWVIEW

Corporation. The S licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development

HOWVIEW

system is manufactured under

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure

that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video cassette.

1. DO NOT

place the recorder …

… in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or

humidity. … in direct sunlight. … in a dusty environment. … in an environment where strong magnetic fields are

generated. … on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

2. DO NOT

block the recorder’s ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

3. DO NOT

place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control.

4. DO NOT

place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

5. DO NOT

6. DO NOT

expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.

use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.

7. DO NOT

place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

8. AVOID

violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

Usable cassettes

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

● This recorder is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that lets you watch tapes recorded in the S-VHS format and the SP mode with regular VHS resolution.

* SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution.

● This recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record regular VHS signals only.

* S-VHS recording is not possible with this recorder.

TTENTION:

To mobile phone users:

Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the recorder may cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a blue back display.

On placing the recorder:

Some TVs or other appliances generates strong magnetic fields. Do not place such appliance on top of the recorder as it may cause picture disturbance.

Buttons, Connectors and Indicators

Front Panel

Pa us e

Play

Cassette loading slot

Forward

Fast

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the recorder’s power turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.

How to use the remote control

Before use, insert the batteries in the correct directions as indicated under the battery cover. The remote control can operate most of your recorder’s functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets.

● Point the remote control toward the receiving window on the recorder.

● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8m.

● To operate your JVC TV, while holding down TV, press the corresponding button: 1, TV/VCR, TV PR +/–, TV %+/– (TV Volume), ^ (TV Muting).

NOTE:

If the remote control does not work properly, remove its batteries, wait for a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try again.

Video heads cleaning

The heads get dirty in the following cases:

● in an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity

● in a dusty environment

● flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes

● continuous usage for a long time

Use a dry cleaning cassette — TCL-2 — when:

● Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.

● The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

● “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only with

“O.S.D.” set to “ON” (

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Stop/Eject

Display panel

Play indicator

Record

indicator

* Each time you press

number and the clock time alternatively.

Timer mode indicator

Channel and auxiliary input/ Clock time*

, the display panel shows the channel

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Rear Panel

Mains power cord

Infrared beam receiving window

Record

SAT# indicator

Rewind

VCR indicator

REVIEW indicator

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Remote control

Number keys

Rewind

Record

Stop

Ti mer

Play

Fast Forward

Pa us e

Basic Connections

Check contents

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” (

Situate recorder

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

Connect recorder to TV

Aerial connector

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Back of TV

21-pin SCART connector

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TV aerial cable

* PDC recording is not possible in Central and Eastern Europe.

On-screen display

If you press OK/ on the remote control when “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” ( screen. To clear the on-screen display, press OK/ again. The indications are not recorded even if the recorder is in the recording mode.

A Recorder operation mode B Tape speed C Tape direction D Time counter E Tape remaining time F Audio mode G Tape position*

H VPS/PDC* indicator

I Type of broadcast J Current day/month/year K Clock L Channel and auxiliary input M Cassette loaded mark

12), you can see the current recorder status on the

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* The position of “q” in relation to “0” (Beginning) or “+” (End) shows

the current position on the tape.

* PDC recording is not possible in Central and Eastern Europe.

21-pin SCART cable (not provided)

Mains power cord

Back of recorder

Mains outlet

RF cable

(provided)

L-1 IN/OUT RF OUT

ANT. IN

RF Connection

Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.

Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN connector on the

rear of the recorder.

Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT

connector on the rear of the recorder and the TV’s aerial connector.

AV Connection

If your TV is equipped with a 21-pin SCART connector, perform AV connection to improve picture quality during tape playback.

Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as shown in the

illustration.

Connect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between the L-1 IN/

OUT connector on the rear of the recorder and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.

Connect recorder to mains

Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet.

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Initial Settings

After the 1 is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder, the recorder starts Auto Set Up or Preset Download.

TTENTION:

If you have connected the recorder to a TV offering T-V Link via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable and if the TV is turned on, the recorder automatically performs the Preset Download even if you perform Auto Set Up.

Before starting:

● Perform “Basic Connections” (

● Set the TV to its AV mode (with AV connection) or UHF

channel 36 (with RF connection).

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Auto Set Up

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

* If you select a country in Central or Eastern Europe, set the clock

and Guide Program Number manually.

Turn on recorder

Press 1. The Country Set screen appears on the screen.

● If you have connected your TV to the recorder with RF connection and the onscreen display appearing on UHF channel 36 looks distorted, perform “Video Channel Set” (

Select your country

Press rt to place the pointer next to your country, then press OK. The language is automatically selected for the on-screen display depending on the country you have selected. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK screen appears.

● If you select BELGIUM or SUISSE and press OK, the Language Set screen appears. Press rt to place the pointer next to the desired language, then press OK. Go to step

● If you select MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ REPUBLIKA, POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE, press OK. The Clock Set screen appears. Press rt until the desired time appears, then press OK or e. Set the date and year in the same way. (Holding rt changes the time in 30-minute intervals, or changes the date in 15-day intervals.) Then press MENU and go to step

Perform Auto Set Up

Press rt to place the pointer next to “AUTO SET” and press OK or e.

● If you are using the display panel, press rt to select “Auto” and press OK or e.

● Do NOT press any button during Auto Set Up.

Confirm/Set video channel

With RF connection

The video channel that is shown on the display panel is your video channel. Press OK.

● If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ REPUBLIKA, POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE in step instead of “1”.

● To view picture signals from the recorder, set your TV to the video channel.

With AV connection

Press PR – until the display panel shows “1 – –” (or “2 – –”). Now the video channel is set to off. Then press OK.

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

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2222, “2” appears

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Check results

If both Auto Channel Set and Clock Set have been performed successfully, the correct current time is displayed.

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 PR button(s).

If Auto Channel Set has succeeded but Clock Set has not, “1” is displayed.

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 PR button(s).

Perform “Clock Set” (墌13).

If both Auto Channel Set and Clock Set have failed, “– –:– –” is displayed.

Make sure the cables are connected properly. Turn off the recorder once, then turn the recorder back on again. The Country Set screen appears on the screen. Perform Auto Set Up or Preset Download again.

Preset Download

— Auto Channel Set by downloading preset data from TV/ Auto Clock Set*/Auto Guide Program Number Set*

* If you select a country in Central or Eastern Europe, set the clock

and Guide Program Number manually.

TTENTION:

You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.

* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,

SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired 21pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.

Before starting:

Perform steps

Perform Preset Download

Press rt to place the pointer next to “T-V LINK” and press OK or e.

● If you are using the display panel, press rt to select “CH – –” and press OK or e.

● Do NOT press any button during Preset Download. When Preset Download is completed, “COMPLETED” appears for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.

Check results

Perform step

Set video channel to off

Perform “Video Channel Set” (墌16).

NOTES:

● Depending on the area, the recorder cannot perform Auto Set Up or Preset Download properly.

● In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.

● If you have moved to a different area, perform “Video Channel Set” ( “Clock Set” (

● If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform “Tuner Set” (

1111 – 2222 of “Auto Set Up”.

5555

of “Auto Set Up”.

16) (with RF connection), “Tuner Set” (墌13) and

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13) as required.

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13) and, if necessary, “Video Channel Set” (墌16).

Language Set

You can change the language setting manually as required.

Access Main Menu screen, then Auto Channel Set screen

Press MENU. Press rt to place the pointer next to “AUTO CH SET”, then press OK or e.

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Select your country

Press rt to place the pointer next to your country, then press OK or e.

Select language

Press rt to place the pointer next to the desired language.

● You do not have to press OK; pressing OK enters AUTO SET/T-V LINK screen.

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

T-V Link Functions

When you connect the recorder to your TV via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable, the following functions are available. You can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,

SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.

NexTView Link

You can download the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information from your TV for timer-programming on the recorder.

TV Auto Power On

The TV will turn on and be set to its AV mode automatically whenever you play a tape.

VCR Auto Standby

You can use your TV’s remote control to turn off the recorder.

Direct Rec

You can easily start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV. When you use this function, set “DIRECT REC” to “ON”. (

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Satellite Receiver Control Set

When you use an optional Satellite Controller and perform the following settings, you can control your satellite receiver’s channel for timer recording. Approximately 20 seconds before the timer recording starts, the recorder sets its input mode to “L-2” and the Satellite Controller switches the satellite receiver’s channels.

NOTE:

The Satellite Controller does not function for 24 Hour Express Timer Programming.

Situate Satellite Controller

Place the Satellite Controller so that the path between its transmitter and the satellite receiver’s remote sensor is unobstructed.

Attach Satellite Controller

Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Satellite Controller.

Your recorder

Make connections

Connect the recorder’s L-2 IN/DECODER connector to the satellite receiver’s 21-pin SCART connector.

Satellite receiver

Satellite Controller (not provided) (suggested locations)

Connect Satellite Controller to recorder

Connect the Satellite Controller to the SAT CONTROL connector on the rear panel.

Satellite receiver

Transmitter

Satellite Controller (not provided)

Turn on satellite receiver

21-pin SCART cable (not provided)

To SAT CONTROL

Your recorder

To VCR connector

To L-2 IN/ DECODER

Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.

Access Main Menu screen, then Initial Set screen

Press MENU. Press rt to place the pointer next to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or e.

Access Sat Control Set screen

Press rt to place the pointer next to “SAT CONTROL SET”, then press OK or e.

Enter satellite receiver’s brand

Press the appropriate number keys to enter the brand code from the following list, then press OK.

● If the code you entered is invalid, the code field will be reset. Enter the correct code again.

BRAND NAME CODE BRAND NAME CODE

JVC AMSTRAD CANA L SATELLITE CANAL + D-BOX ECHOSTAR (VIA DIGITAL) FINLUX FORCE GALAXIS GRUNDIG HIRSCHMANN HUMAX ITT NOKIA KATHREIN LUXOR MASCOM

Select satellite receiver’s channel for testing

73 60, 61, 62, 63, 92 81

81 85 82

68 89 88 64, 65, 102 64, 78, 99 88 68 70, 71, 96 68 93

MASPRO NOKIA PACE PANASONIC PHILIPS RADIX RFT SABA SAGEM SALORA SAMSUNG SIEMENS SKYMASTER TECHNISAT THOMSON TPS TRIAX WISI

70 87, 94 65, 67, 74, 86, 92 74, 92 66, 84, 101 78 69 97 83, 90 68 83 64 69, 98 66, 100 97 83 91 64

Press the appropriate number keys to enter the channel position on the satellite receiver, then press OK. The recorder enters the test mode.

Check result of the test

If the satellite receiver’s channel number has been changed to the same one as you set in step

9999

…

Press rt to place the pointer next to “CHANGED TO …”, then press OK or e to finish the Sat Control Set mode.

If the satellite receiver’s channel number has not been changed correctly …

Press rt to place the pointer next to “NOT CHANGED”, then press OK or e. Then perform the procedure again from step

NOTE:

The Satellite Controller may not function properly with some types of satellite receiver.

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