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

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

 

 

 

 

HR-J690EU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HR-J691EU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HR-J693EU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HR-J694EU

 

 

 

 

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LPT0628-001A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Printed in Germany

 

 

COPYRIGHT © 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0302 MNVfIDfJVE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAFETY FIRST ...............................................................................

1

 

 

 

WARNING

 

Buttons, Connectors and Indicators

2

 

 

 

There are two different types of SECAM colour systems:

 

 

 

 

SECAM-L, used in FRANCE (also called SECAM-West), and

 

Basic Connections

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SECAM-B, used in Eastern European countries (also called

 

Initial Settings ..............................................................................

4

 

 

 

SECAM-East).

 

 

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

4

 

 

1.

This recorder can also receive SECAM-B colour television

 

 

Preset Download ....................................................................

4

 

 

 

 

signals for recording and playback.

 

 

Language Set ..........................................................................

4

 

 

2.

Recordings made of SECAM-B television signals produce

 

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

5

 

 

 

 

monochrome pictures if played back on a video recorder of

 

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

5

 

 

 

 

SECAM-L standard, or do not produce normal colour

 

Playback

6

 

 

 

 

pictures if played back on a PAL video recorder with

 

 

 

 

 

SECAM-B system incorporated (even if the TV set is SECAM-

 

Recording

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

compatible).

 

SHOWVIEW® System Setup .............................................................

8

 

 

3.

SECAM-L prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a

 

Timer Recording............................................................................

9

 

 

 

 

SECAM-L video recorder produce monochrome pictures

 

 

SHOWVIEW® Timer Programming.............................................

9

 

 

 

 

when played back with this recorder.

 

 

Express Timer Programming

9

 

 

 

4. This recorder cannot be used for the SECAM-L standard. Use

 

 

 

 

 

 

a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L signals.

 

 

Checking, canceling or changing programme settings

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Editing .......................................................................................

11

 

 

 

IMPORTANT

 

 

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

11

 

 

 

Please read the various precautions on pages 1 and 2 before

 

System Connections ....................................................................

11

 

 

 

 

installing or operating the recorder.

 

 

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

11

 

 

 

It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-

 

 

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

11

 

 

 

 

recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the

 

 

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

11

 

 

 

 

owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast

 

Subsidiary Settings .....................................................................

12

 

 

 

 

or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or

 

 

Mode Set

12

 

 

 

 

artistic work embodied therein.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

..............................................................................Clock Set

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuner Set ..............................................................................

13

 

 

 

For Italy:

 

 

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

16

 

 

 

“It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the

 

Specifications..............................................................................

16

 

 

 

Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.’95 published in the Official

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.’95”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The STANDBY/ON 1 button does not completely shut off

 

 

SAFETY FIRST

 

 

 

 

mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on

 

 

 

 

 

 

and off. “`” shows electrical power standby and “ ! ” shows

 

Safety Precautions

 

 

 

 

ON.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long

 

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

 

 

 

Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed video

 

WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recorder.

 

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

 

 

 

● Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this

 

When you are not using the recorder for a long period of

 

 

 

 

 

 

time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord

 

 

video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not

 

 

 

from the mains outlet.

 

 

 

 

possible with this model.

 

Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified

 

● This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK)

 

 

 

service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard,

 

 

 

 

that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings in the SP

 

 

 

remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to

 

 

 

 

mode with regular VHS resolution.

 

 

 

connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.

 

 

 

● HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

● SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

 

 

 

 

 

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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 expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.

6.DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT place any 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.

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 8 m.

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” ( 12)).

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.

ATTENTION:

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pause9

Play4

Fast

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward

 

 

 

 

 

Cassette loading slot

 

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AT

PR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rewind3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stop/Eject0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Record7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Infrared beam

 

 

 

 

 

 

receiving window

 

 

 

 

 

 

Display panel

Timer mode indicator

SAT# indicator

 

 

Play indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Record

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REVIEW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

indicator

Channel and auxiliary input/

Clock time*

*Each time you press –:– , the display panel shows the channel number and the clock time alternatively.

Rear Panel

Mains power cord

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Remote control

Number keys

Timer#

 

Play4

Rewind3

Fast

 

Forward 5

Record7

Pause 9

 

Stop8

 

Basic Connections

A Check contents

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” ( 16).

B Situate recorder

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

C Connect recorder to TV

Aerial connector

Back of TV

TV aerial cable

21-pin SCART connector

21-pin SCART cable

RF cable

(not provided)

(provided)

* 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” ( 12), you can see the current recorder status on the screen. To clear the on-screen display, press OK/ again.

The indications are not recorded even if the recorder is in the recording mode.

ARecorder operation mode

BTape speed

CTape direction

DTime counter

ETape remaining time

FAudio mode

GTape position*

*The position of “q” in relation to “0” (Beginning) or “+” (End) shows the current position on the tape.

HVPS/PDC* indicator

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

IType of broadcast

JCurrent day/month/year

KClock

LChannel and auxiliary input

MCassette loaded mark

Mains power cord

ANT. IN

Back of recorder

L-1 IN/OUT

RF OUT

Mains outlet

RF Connection

ADisconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.

BConnect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN connector on the rear of the recorder.

CConnect 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.

AConnect the aerial, recorder and TV as shown in the illustration.

BConnect 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.

D 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.

ATTENTION:

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” ( 3).

Set the TV to its AV mode (with AV connection) or UHF channel 36 (with RF connection).

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.

A 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” ( 16).

B Select your country

Press rtto 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 3.

● 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 3.

C 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.

D 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 2, “2” appears 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.

E 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.

A 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). B Perform “Clock Set” ( 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.

ATTENTION:

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 1 2 of “Auto Set Up”.

A 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 rtto 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.

B Check results

Perform step 5 of “Auto Set Up”.

C Set video channel to off

Perform “Video Channel Set” ( 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” ( 16) (with RF connection), “Tuner Set” ( 13) and “Clock Set” ( 13) as required.

If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform “Tuner Set” ( 13) and, if necessary, “Video Channel Set” ( 16).

Language Set

You can change the language setting manually as required.

A 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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B Select your country

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

D Connect Satellite Controller to recorder

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

C 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.

D 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”. ( 12)

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.

A Situate Satellite Controller

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

B Attach Satellite Controller

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

Satellite receiver

 

Satellite receiver

Transmitter

To VCR

 

 

connector

Satellite Controller

21-pin SCART cable

(not provided)

(not provided)

 

To L-2 IN/

 

DECODER

 

Your recorder

To SAT CONTROL

E Turn on satellite receiver

Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.

F 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.

G Access Sat Control Set screen

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

H 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

73

MASPRO

70

AMSTRAD

60, 61, 62, 63, 92

NOKIA

87, 94

CANAL

81

PACE

65, 67, 74, 86, 92

SATELLITE

 

PANASONIC

74, 92

CANAL +

81

PHILIPS

66, 84, 101

D-BOX

85

RADIX

78

ECHOSTAR

82

RFT

69

(VIA DIGITAL)

 

SABA

97

FINLUX

68

SAGEM

83, 90

FORCE

89

SALORA

68

GALAXIS

88

SAMSUNG

83

GRUNDIG

64, 65, 102

SIEMENS

64

HIRSCHMANN

64, 78, 99

SKYMASTER

69, 98

HUMAX

88

TECHNISAT

66, 100

ITT NOKIA

68

THOMSON

97

KATHREIN

70, 71, 96

TPS

83

LUXOR

68

TRIAX

91

MASCOM

93

WISI

64

 

 

 

 

I Select satellite receiver’s channel for testing

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

Satellite Controller Your recorder (not provided)

(suggested locations)

C Make connections

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

J Check result of the test

If the satellite receiver’s channel number has been changed to the same one as you set in step 9 …

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 8.

NOTE:

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

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