JVC HR-J387EM, LPT0592-001C Instructions Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-J381EM
INSTRUCTIONS
LPT0592-001C Printed in Malaysia COPYRIGHT © 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0501 MNVfPJfPJ
EM
Safety Precautions
WARNING:DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not possible with this model.
HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
CAUTION
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.
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.
Use the conversion plug depending on the type of your AC
wall outlet.
ATTENTION
1. This recorder can also receive SECAM colour television signals for recording and playback.
2. Recordings made of SECAM television signals produce monochrome pictures if played back on another video recorder of SECAM standard, or do not produce normal colour pictures if played back on another video recorder of PAL standard.
3 SECAM prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a
SECAM video recorder produce monochrome pictures when played back with this recorder.
POWER SYSTEM:
This set operates on voltage of AC110 – 240 Vd (Rating), AC90 –
260 Vd (Operating), 50/60 Hz with automatic switching.
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
Dispose of used battery promptly.Keep away from children.Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
IMPORTANT
Please read the various precautions on this page before
installing or operating the recorder.
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 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) or EP (Extended Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed video recorder.
HR-J387EM
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 recorders 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 conditionsjust 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
The remote control can operate most of your recorder’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV, cable box, satellite receiver, and DVD sets of JVC and other brands.
Point the remote control toward the sensor window on the
target component.
The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about
8m.
NOTES:
When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct
directions as indicated under the battery cover.
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
Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2UX 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”).
Buttons, Connectors and Indicators
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Cassette loading slot
Display panel
Play indicator
Record indicator
Timer mode indicator
Channel and auxiliary input/Clock time
Infrared beam receiving window
Mains power cord
Lithium battery compartment
Remote control
* Not function with this recorder.
On-screen display
If you press OK on the remote control when O.S.D. is set to ON, you can see the current recorder status on the TV screen.
After about 5 seconds, indications other than the time counter disappear. To clear the time counter, press OK again. The indications are not recorded even if the recorder is in the recording mode.
A Channel and auxiliary input B Clock time C Day D Time counter E Tape position F Tape direction G Colour system indicator H Tape sp e e d I Recorder operation mode J Cassette mark
Basic Connections
A
Check contents
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in Specifications.
B
Situate recorder
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
C
Connect recorder to TV
RF Connection
A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV. B Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN terminal on the
rear of the recorder.
C Connect the supplied RF cable between the RF OUT terminal
on the rear of the recorder and the TVs aerial input terminal.
AV Connection
(improves picture quality during tape playback.) If your TV is equipped with AV input connectors A Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as shown in the
illustration.
B Connect an AV cable between the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
connectors on the rear of the recorder and the AV input connectors on the TV.
Even if you are using AV cables to connect your recorder to your TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable. This will ensure that you can record one show while watching another.
D
Connect recorder to mains
Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
Number keys
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A
B
C
H G
E
F
D
JI
RF cable (supplied)
Back of recorder
Mains power cord
AV c a ble (not supplied)
To AV input connectors
TV aerial cable
Mains outlet
To aerial terminal
TV
– Buttons, Connectors and Indicators –
Initial Settings
Video Channel Set
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. Before performing the following steps, make sure the recorder’s power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.
If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via the provided RF cable only (RF connection)... A Hold down STOP/EJECT (
0
) on the recorder until the display panel shows the following.
B Press PR+ or – on the remote control to set
appropriate TV system that matches the system of TV being used (refer to the table below). 1:B/G 2:D/K 3:I 4:H
C Set your TV to UHF channel 36.
If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen as shown on the right, press OK and then go to step D.
If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly, press OK and then PR + or – to set the recorder to a vacant channel between 28 and 60 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 D. If not, re-set the recorder to another vacant channel and try again.
D Press OK to finish video channel set.
If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both the provided RF cable and an AV cable (AV connection)... A Hold down STOP/EJECT (
0
) on the recorder until the display panel shows the following.
B Press OK, then press PR – until the display
panel shows the following. Now the video channel is set to off (– –).
C Press OK to finish video channel set.
If Auto Set Up or Tuner Set has not previously been performed, the Language Select screen appears and Auto Set Up function takes place automatically.
Installing/Removing the lithium battery
Be sure to connect the power plug to an AC outlet first before installing the lithium battery; otherwise, the battery’s service life will be drastically shortened. A Make sure that the power plug is connected to an AC outlet
and turn off the recorder power.
B Open the battery cover while pressing the release tab as
illustrated.
C Insert a lithium battery with the plus (+) side up and push it in.
To remove the lithium battery, press the latch downward using a pointed non-metallic object, then pull out the lithium battery.
D Close the battery cover until it clicks in place.
Auto Set Up
The Auto Set Up function simplifies installation by guiding you through the procedures of setting the language, clock and tuner channels simply follow the on-screen menus that appear.
Turn on the recorder and the TV, and set your TV to its AV mode or video channel.
A
Select language
Press rt to place the pointer next to your desired language (English, Russian or Arabic), then press OK or
e
.
The Clock Set screen appears.
B
Set time
Press rt to set the hour, then press OK or
e
.
Press and hold either button to delay or advance the time by 30 minutes.
C
Set date
Press rt to set the date, then press OK or e.
Press and hold either button to change the date by 15 days.
D
Set year
Press rt to set the year, then press MENU.
E
Select TV system
Press rt to place the pointer next to the appropriate TV system (refer to the table below).
F
Start auto channel set
Press OK or e.
Receivable channels in your area are automatically assigned to the PR+/– buttons, and non-receivable channels are skipped.
When Auto Set Up is completed, the lowest position number will appear on the front display panel. If SCAN COMPLETED–NO SIGNAL–” is displayed on the screen, make sure that the areal cable is connected to the recorder properly and press OK on the remote control. The recorder will try Auto Set Up again.
Major Countries TV System
New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E., Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq
B/G
China, Mongolia, Russia D/K
Hong Kong I
Australia H
Major Countries TV System
Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E., Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq
B/G
China, Mongolia, Russia D/K
Hong Kong I
[ / ] [MENU] : EXIT
CLOCK SET
TIME DATE YEAR 0 : 00 01.01 01
AUTO CH SET
PLEASE WAIT
START FINISH
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ – – – – – – –
Language Setting
A
Access Main Menu screen, then Initial Set screen
Press MENU on the remote control. Press
rt
to place the pointer next to “INITIAL
SET, then press OK or
e
.
B
Access Language Select screen
Press rt to place the pointer next to “LANGUAGE”, then press OK or
e
.
C
Select language
Press rt to place the pointer next to the language of your choice (English, Russian or Arabic), then press OK or
e
.
Press MENU to return to normal screen.
Clock Setting
A
Access Main Menu screen, then Initial Set screen
Press MENU on the remote control. Press rt to place the pointer next to INITIAL SET, then press OK or
e
.
B
Access Clock Set screen
Press rt to place the pointer next to CLOCK SET, then press OK or
e
.
C
Set time, date and year
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.
D
Start clock
Press MENU and normal screen appears.
NOTE:
If the year digits are automatically cleared, it is possible that you have input February 29th in a non-leap year. Input the correct data.
To make corrections any time during the process Press OK or
e
repeatedly until the item you want to change
blinks, then press
rt
.
Playback
Basic Playback
A
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 pointing towards the recorder.
Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.
The recorder turns on, and the counter on the on-screen display
is reset, automatically.
Select the appropriate colour system with PAL/MESECAM and NTSC in Function settings.
If the cassette’s record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically.
B
Start playback
Press PLAY (4).
ATTENTION
In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback mode,
the picture will be distorted.
the noise bars will appear.
there may be a loss of colour.
[ / ] [MENU] : EXIT
MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
[ / ] [MENU] : EXIT
INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
[ / ] [MENU] : EXIT
INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
[ / ] [MENU] : EXIT
CLOCK SET
TIME DATE YEAR 0 : 00 01.01 01
Turn on the TV and select the video channel or AV mode.
During playback
Stop playback
Press STOP (8) on the remote control.
OR Press STOP/EJECT (
0
) on
the recorder.
Pause playback and view still picture
Press PAUSE (9).
Press PLAY (
4
) to resume normal playback.
Pause and Frame-by-Frame playback
Press PAUSE (9) to pause, then press 6 (or PAUS E (9)) repeatedly.
Press PLAY (
4
) to resume normal playback.
High speed search
Press REW (
3
) or FF (5).
Press PLAY (
4
) to resume normal playback.
If you press and hold REW (
3
) or FF (5) for more than 2 seconds, simply releasing it cancels the picture search, and normal playback resumes.
Picture search at variable speed (including slow-motion)
Press w or e repeatedly.
Press PLAY (
4
) to resume normal playback.
Each time you press
w
or e, the playback speed changes. To decrease the speed during picture search, press the opposite direction button repeatedly.
During still picture, press and hold
e
to start forward slow motion playback. When you release the button, still picture resumes. During still picture, holding PAUSE (
9
) for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback. If you press PAUSE (
9
) again, still picture resumes.
Initial Settings
Playback Features
Adjusting tracking condition — tracking adjustment
Automatic tracking adjustment
Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, automatic tracking starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality during playback.
Manual tracking adjustment
If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during playback, follow the procedures below.
A
Press SP/LP/EP (p) on the remote control during playback to activate manual tracking.
B
Press PR + and – to eliminate the noises. Press it briefly for a fine adjustment, or press and hold for a coarse adjustment.
Press SP/LP/EP (p) again to reactivate automatic tracking.
Automatic operations after rewinding — Next Function Memory
The Next Function Memory “tells” the recorder what to do after rewinding is complete. Ensure that the recorder is in stop mode.
For Automatic Playback Start
Press REW (
3
), then press PLAY (4) within 2 seconds.
For Automatic Power Off
Press REW (
3
), then press 1 within 2 seconds.
For Automatic Timer Standby
Press REW (
3
), then press # within 2 seconds.
NOTE:
It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function if the cassette’s record safety tab is removed.
Playing back tape repeatedly (100 times) — Repeat Play
During playback, press and hold PLAY (4) for more than 5 seconds. The play indicator (
$
) on the display panel starts
blinking slowly. To stop playback, press STOP (
8
) on the remote
control or STOP/EJECT (
0
) on the recorder.
NOTE:
Pressing PLAY (4), REW (
3
), FF (5) or PAUSE (9) also
stops repeat playback.
Locating beginning of recordings — Index Search
Index codes are placed on the tape at the beginning of each recording when recording on this recorder.
A
While the tape is not running, press w or e (2 or
6
) on
the remote control to start search.
B
To access a recording of 2 to 9 index codes away, press
w
or e (2 or
6
) repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on the screen (only if “O.S.D. is set to “ON”). Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located.
Locating beginning of timer recordings — Instant Review
After ensuring that the recorder is turned off and that the timer mode is disengaged, press REVIEW on the remote control.
The recorder turns on, and rewinds to the index code indicating the beginning of the last timer-recorded program, then begins playback automatically.
You can access a program of 2 to 9 index codes away from the current position on the tape. If, for example, you have 5 programs recorded and you want to watch the third one, press REVIEW three times.
The Instant Review function will also operate if the recorder is turned on.
Skipping unwanted portions — Skip Search
Press 30 SEC on the remote control once to 4 times during playback. Each press initiates a 30-second period of high speed playback (up to 2 minutes). When the specified portion of the tape is skipped, normal playback resumes automatically. To return to normal playback during Skip Search, press PLAY (
4
).
When the tape is not running
Rewind/fast-forward
Press REW (
3
) or FF (5).
Eject the tape
Press STOP/EJECT (
0
).
You can also eject the cassette when the recorder is turned off.
Turn off the recorder
Press POWER (1).
6 2
2nd next
Beginning of the
current program
recorded
Current position on the tape
Beginning of the 2nd next program recorded
Previous program recorded
Next
program
recorded
Playback
Recording
Accidental erasure prevention
To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
Basic Recording
A
Load a cassette
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.
The recorder turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically.
Select the appropriate colour system with PAL/MESECAM and
NTSC in Function settings.
B
Select recording channel
On the remote control Press PR+/– or the Number keys.
On the recorder
Press PAUSE[PR]. The channel display on the display panel starts blinking. While the display is blinking, press FF[PR+] or REW[PR–] to select channel. After about 5 seconds, the channel display stops blinking.
NOTES:
You can select channel in the stop mode, recording pause mode or during rewind/fast-forward high-speed search.
If no cassette is loaded, or during recording pause mode, you can select channel only by pressing FF[PR+] or REW[PR–].
C
Set tape speed
Press SP/LP/EP (p).
D
Start recording
On the recorder, press REC (7). Or on the remote control, while holding REC (
7
), press PLAY (4).
NOTE:
If the tape reaches its end during recording, the recording stops and
and $ on the front display panel blink.
Recording Features
Specifying recording length Instant Timer Recording (ITR)
During recording, press REC (7) on the recorder repeatedly until the recording length you want appears on the display panel. The record indicator (
) on the display panel starts blinking.
Each time you press the button, recording length increases in 30-minute intervals (up to 6 hours).
The recorder shuts off after recording is finished.
To cancel an ITR, press STOP (
8
) on the remote control or
STOP/EJECT (
0
) on the recorder.
Watching one program while recording another
Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to view. The programme selected with the TV’s channel controls appears on the TV screen while the one selected with the PR +/– buttons is recorded on the tape.
Recording Resume Function
If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer Recording, or timer recording), the recording will resume automatically when the power is restored to the recorder. (No setting is required for this function.)
Turn on the TV and select the video channel or AV mode.
During recording
Pause recording
Press PAUSE (9).
Press PLAY (
4
) to resume recording.
You can select channel in the recording pause mode.
Stop recording
Press STOP (8) on the remote control.
OR Press STOP/EJECT (
0
) on
the recorder.
Record safety tab
Timer Recording
Up to 8 timer recording programs can be made using Express timer programing method as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer.
NOTES:
If all the 8 programs have already been set, “PROGRAM FULL appears on the TV screen.
After timer recording is completed, the recorder turns off automatically.
You can program the timer recording while a regular recording is in progress; the menu screens will not be recorded.
In case of a power failure after programming, the recorder’s memory backup keeps your selections (if the lithium battery is not exhausted).
Express Timer Programing
Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer.
Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact. The recorder turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically.
Select the appropriate colour system with PAL/MESECAM and NTSC in Function settings.
A
Press PROG on the remote control to access the Program screen.
B
Press START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/– or PR+/– repeatedly to enter the start time, stop time, date or channel.
Press and hold START+/– or STOP+/– to increase the time in
30-minute intervals.
To set the tape speed, press SP/LP/ EP (
p
).
To timer-record daily (Monday–Friday) or weekly serials, press DAILY or WEEKLY. Pressing the button again makes the DAILY or WEEKLY display disappear.
C
Press OK or PROG.
If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED appears, see Program overlap warning display”.
D
Press #. The recorder turns off automatically and #” is displayed on the display panel.
NOTE:
If the tape reaches its end during timer recordings, the recording stops and
#
,
䡬” and “
$” on the front display panel blink.
To use the recorder while it is in timer recording standby mode
Press #, then press 1. After you use the recorder, press # again to put the recorder into timer recording standby mode.
Checking, canceling or changing program settings
A
Disengage timer
Press #, then press 1.
When “AUTO TIMER is set to ON, you do not have to press #.
B
Access Program Check screen
Press ".
When the weekly serials are programed, a day of the week appears, when the daily serials are programed, “DAI LY” appears.
C
Access Program screen
Press " again. Each time you press ", the next programs Program screen appears.
D
Cancel or change program setting
To cancel a program, press & when the Program screen you do not want is shown.
To change a program, press the appropriate button: START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, and/or SP/LP/EP (
p
) when the
Program screen on which you want to make changes is shown.
E
Return to normal screen
Press " repeatedly until no Program screen is shown.
F
Reengage timer recording standby mode
Press #. The recorder turns off automatically and #” is displayed on the display panel.
When “AUTO TIMER is set to ON, the timer recording standby mode automatically resumes when you turn off the recorder.
[+/–] [PROG] : EXIT
P1 –
START STOP 21:00 –:– –
SP
DATE TV PROG – –.– – – –
[ ] : NEXT
PR START STOP CH DATE
1 8:00 10:00 3 24.04 2 10:00 10:45 2 25.04 3 11:30 13:00 1 25.04 4 5 6 7 8
[ ] : NEXT
P1 –
START STOP 8:00 10:00
SP
DATE TV PROG 24:04 3
Program overlap warning display
If PROGRAM OVERLAPPED appears, you have another program overlapping the program you have just made. The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will start blinking.
Example: Program 1 (you have just made) and Program 4 overlap each other.
A
Select program to modify
Press rt, then press e.
You can only select one of the overlapping programs.
If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG to finish the timer program setting. The program starting earlier or program with the lower program number will be recorded.
B
Cancel or change program setting
To cancel a program, press & when the Program screen you do not want is shown. To change a program, press the appropriate button: START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE +/–, PR+/–, and/or SP/LP/EP (
p
) when the Program screen on which you want to make changes is shown, then press OK.
If the overlap is not yet solved, the conflicting programs will be
shown on the Program check screen. Repeat the above steps again.
Other Functions
Checking tape position
When you change the recorder operation mode from the stop mode to fast forward or rewind mode, or when you perform an Index Search or Instant Review, the tape position indicator appears. The position of
q
in relation to 0 (beginning) or “+” (end) shows you where you are on the tape.
Set “O.S.D. to ON.
Changing display information
Each time you press ––:––, the display panel shows the channel number and the clock time alternatively.
You can change display in the stop, recording or
recording pause mode, or during rewind/fast­forward high-speed search.
When “O.S.D. is set to ON and ––:–– on the
remote control is pressed, time counter will appear on the TV screen. To reset the time counter, press 0000 on the remote control.
Function settings
You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set screen.
Turn on the recorder and the TV, and set your TV to its AV mode
or video channel.
A
Access Main Menu screen, then Function Set screen
Press MENU on the remote control. Press
rt
to place the pointer next to
FUNCTION SET, then press OK or
e
.
B
Select Function
Press rt to place the pointer next to the function you want to set.
C
Change setting
Press OK or e. The default setting is bold in the following table. Press MENU to return to normal screen.
[ / ] [PROG] : EXIT
PR START STOP CH DATE
1 8:00 10:00 3 24.04
2 10:00 10:45 2 25.04 3 11:30 13:00 1 25.04 4 9:00 10:00 92 DAILY 5 6 7 8
PROGRAM OVERLAPPED
[ / ] [PROG] : EXIT
PR START STOP CH DATE
1 8:00 10:00 3 24.04 2 10:00 10:45 2 25.04 3 11:30 13:00 1 25.04
4 9:00 10:00 92 DAILY
5 6 7 8
[ ] : DELETE [+/–] [PROG] : EXIT
P1 –
START STOP 9:00 10:00
SP
DATE TV PROG
25.04 92
1:23:45
0
+++ +
[ / ] [MENU] : EXIT
MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET INITIAL SET
[ / ] [MENU] : EXIT
FUNCTION
B.E.S.T. ON
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO PAL/MESECAM AUTO NTSC NTSC3.58 AUTO TIMER OFF
O.S.D. ON
AUTO SP LP TIMER OFF
Timer Recording –
B.E.S.T.ON / OFF
When B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalized Signal Tracking) system is set to “ON”, this recorder checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible pictures. This takes place whenever you play back a tape or start recording after inserting a tape.
NOTE:
The recorder checks the tape condition for about 7 seconds, then starts recording. To make sure you record the desired scene or program completely, perform the following steps:
A Press and hold PAUSE (9), and press REC (7). After about
7 seconds, the recorder re-enters Record Pause mode.
B Press PLAY (
4
) to start recording.
PICTURE CONTROLAUTO(NORM) / EDIT / SOFT / SHARP
This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. AUTO (NORM): Normally select this. Picture quality is adjusted automatically. When “B.E.S.T. is OFF, NORM will appear instead of “AUTO”. EDIT: Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and playback). SOFT: Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes containing much noise. SHARP: Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing images with much flat, same-coloured surfaces such as cartoons.
NOTE:
Select EDIT when you are editing tapes. After you finish editing the tapes, select “AUTO”.
PAL/MESECAMAUTO / PAL / MESECAM/SECAM*
Select the appropriate colour system for recording or playback. AUTO: Usually set to this mode. The appropriate colour system (PAL or MESECAM) will be selected depending on the playback or recording signals.
If the “AUTO mode does not work properly, select either of the following manual modes.
PAL: To record PAL signals, or playback a PAL tape. MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or playback a SECAM or
MESECAM tape.
*(Only for HR-J387EM)
SECAM: To play back SECAM tape.
NOTES:
SECAM signals will always be recorded as MESECAM. Select
AUTO or MESECAM when recording SECAM signals.
(HR-J387EM)
When playing back a SECAM tape, select the AUTO, MESECAM or SECAM mode. The playback picture will always be monochrome in the MESECAM mode. In the SECAM mode, only SP recordings can be played back on this recorder. Be sure to select the AUTO mode after you finish viewing a SECAM tape in the SECAM mode.
(HR-J381EM)
When playing back a SECAM tape, select the AUTO or MESECAM mode. The playback picture will always be monochrome.
NTSCNTSC3.58 / NTSC4.43 / NTSC]PAL
To record NTSC signals or playback a NTSC tape, it will be necessary to select the appropriate mode. NTSC3.58: To record NTSC signals or playback a NTSC tape. NTSC4.43: To record NTSC4.43 signals or playback a NTSC4.43 tape. NTSC]PAL: To playback a NTSC tape on PAL TV.
NOTE:
The “NTSC]PAL mode does not work during recording. In
this mode, NTSC signals will be recorded as NTSC3.58.
The Menu screen is distorted during playing back a NTSC tape on PAL TV. Stop playback and access the Menu screen again.
In the “NTSC4.43 mode, with some TVs, on-screen displays (Program screen, etc.) may roll up or down and there may be a loss of colour. When this happens, select the “NTSC3.58” mode.
AUTO TIMER — ON / OFF
When this function is set to ON”:
The timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the recorder is turned off. It is temporarily canceled when the recorder is turned on. You do not have to press # to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode.
When this function is set to OFF”:
You have to press # to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode.
O.S.D.ON / OFF
When this function is set to ON, various recorder status information (on-screen display) appears on the screen.
NOTE:
When you use this recorder as the source player for editing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”; otherwise, the recorder status information (on-screen display) will be recorded on the edited tape.
AUTO SP]LP TIMER — ON / OFF
When this function is set to ON, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire program while timer-recording in SP mode. For Example, Recording a PAL-broadcast programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180-minute tape.
NOTES:
If you have programed the recorder to timer-record 2 or more programs, do not use this function, but change the tape speed manually during timer programing.
There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the tape speed switches from SP to LP mode on the tape.
The Auto SP]LP Timer feature is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not work properly with any tapes longer than E-180 or with some tapes of shorter lengths.
Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes
SP mode LP mode
Total 210 minutes
Other Functions
Multi-Brand Remote Control
This remote control can control some functions of remote controllable TVs, cable boxes, satellite receivers or DVD sets listed below. Without setting, you can control a JVC TV.
NOTES:
Some unit’s brands have more than one code. If the unit does not function with a specified code, try other codes.
Depending on the type of unit, some or all functions cannot be operated using this remote control.
It’s not possible to operate a unit not equipped with a remote sensor.
It’s not possible to set the remote control for two units at the same time.
Once you have set the remote control to operate the unit, you do not have to set it until you replace the batteries from the remote control.
TV Brand Setting
A
Turn on TV
Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its remote control.
B
Set TV brand code
A Press and hold TV. B Press the Number keys to enter your TVs brand code. C Press OK, and release TV. The TV should turn off.
C
Operate TV
First, press TV to set the remote control to TV mode, then press one of the following buttons: 1, TV/VCR, TV PR+/–,
^
(TV Muting), TV %+/–, and the Number keys.
For some brands, you must press ENTER after having pressed the Number keys to enter a channel number.
Cable Box, Satellite Receiver or DVD Brand Setting
A
Turn on the unit
Turn on the cable box, satellite receiver or DVD using the Power button on the unit or its remote control.
B
Enter brand code
A Press and hold CABLE/SAT/DVD. B Press the Number keys to enter your units brand code. C Press OK, and release CABLE/SAT/DVD.
C
Operate the unit
First, press CABLE/SAT/DVD to set the remote control to cable box, satellite receiver or DVD mode, then press one of the following buttons:
For satellite receiver and cable box . . . 1, TV PR+/, Number keys. For DVD. . .
1, PLAY (4), STOP (8), PAUSE (9), FF (5), REW (3), w e (2 6) keys.
For some brands, you must press ENTER after having pressed the Number keys to enter a channel number.
To change the units channels, press TV PR+/– or the Number keys. (The PR+/– button can be used to change the recorders
channels only.)
TV BRAND CODE TV BRAND CODE
JVC AIWA BEIJING CCE CHANGHONG DAEWOO FERGUSON FINLUX FUNAI GRADIENTE GRUNDIG HITACHI ITT JINXING KONKA LG/GOLDSTAR
01, 23, 24, 25 36 22 02 34 17, 37 27 30 32 15 19 10 28 38 40 18
MITSUBISHI MIVER NEC NOBLEX NOKIA PANASONIC PEONY PHILICO PHILIPS SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP SONY TCL THOMSON TOSHIBA
03 29 20 22 31 04, 11 34, 38, 39 10, 17, 21 02, 42 12, 33, 34, 35 13, 16 06 07 41 26 08, 14
CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE RECEIVER BRAND
CODE
JVC AMSTRAD BT CANA L+ CANAL SATELLITE D-box ECHOSTAR FINLUX GALAXIS GRUNDIG HIRSCHMANN ITT JERROLD KATHREIN LUXOR MASPRO NOKIA PACE PANASONIC PFT PHILIPS PHONOTREND SALORA SKYMASTER TPS VIDEOWAY WISI
72, 73, 60, 61, 62, 63, 92 72 81 81 85 51, 78, 79, 80, 82 68 69, 88 64, 65 64 68 01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28, 75 70, 71 68 70 68, 87 67, 86, 92 13, 14, 74 69 66, 84 69 68 69 83 03, 09, 22, 76, 77 64
DVD BRAND CODE
JVC PANASONIC PHILIPS TOSHIBA
55 58 56 57
Other Functions
Changing Remote Control Code
This remote control is capable of transmitting two control codes; one set to respond to A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals. This remote control is preset to send A code signals because your recorder is initially set to respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your recorder and the remote control to respond to B code signals. When using two JVC recorders, set two recorders and their remote controls to different codes, so that you can operate these recorders separately.
A
Set remote control code for remote control
A Press and hold VCR. B Press the Number key 2. C Press OK, and release VCR.
The remote control now can transmit B code control signals.
B
Check remote control code for recorder
Press and hold PLAY (4) on the recorder for more than 5 seconds while the recorder is turned off. The code currently set appears on the display panel.
C
Change code for recorder
Press any key on the remote control. The recorder now responds to B code control signals.
To set the remote control and the recorder back to A code control signals, repeat the same procedure as shown above except pressing the Number key 1 in step B of 1.
To control two recorders with the same remote control
You can control two JVC recorders by switching the remote control code for the remote control between A and B (
step A),
keeping two recorders to different control codes.
To change only the remote control code for the remote control, DO NOT perform steps B and C.
Editing
You can use your recorder as the playback or recording deck. You can use a camcorder as the source player and your recorder as the recording deck. Refer also to the other components instruction manuals for connection and its operations.
A
Make connections
Example: When using this recorder as the source player
When using this recorder as the recording deck, connect this recorders AV input connectors to the AV output connectors on the other recorder. If the source player is monaural, connect the audio output connector on the source player to the left audio input connector on this recorder.
B
Load cassettes
Insert the playback cassette into the source player and the cassette to be recorded on into the recording deck.
C
Select input mode on recording deck
Select the correct external input on the recording deck. On this recorder (when using this recorder as the recording deck); Select L-1” — when connecting the other recorder to the AV input connectors on the rear panel.
On the remote control Press AUX or PR+/–. On the recorder Press PAUSE[PR], and then FF[PR+] or REW[PR–]. See step B in
Basic Recording”.
D
Select edit mode
Set the edit mode to “ON” for the recorders if such a mode is equipped.
On this recorder, set “PICTURE CONTROL to EDIT.
E
Start playback
Press PLAY (4) on the source player.
F
Start recording
Press REC (7) on the recording deck.
To AV input
This recorder (for playback)
Another recorder (for recording)
AV cable (not supplied)
To AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
Other Functions
Information on Multi-System Compatibility
Off-Air Recording
The built-in multi-system tuner is capable of receiving PAL B/G, I and D/K, and SECAM B/G and D/K broadcasts.
Playback
This recorder can play back all 4 types of recorded tape.
NOTES:
When viewing NTSC tapes on a PAL TV set:
The picture may shrink vertically with black bars appearing at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on the part of the video recorder nor the TV.
The picture may roll up or down. This can be corrected using the V-HOLD control found on some TVs. (This cannot be corrected if the TV does not have a V-HOLD control.)
During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the picture will be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.
ATTENTION:
When this recorder is connected to a multi-system TV, the audio signal may not be heard or may be noisy if the colour system select switch of the TV is adjusted to the AUTO position. In such a case, set the TV’s colour system select switch to the appropriate position which corresponds to the TV system you have selected at the TV System Select screen.
TV system
HR-J381EM/HR-J387EM
Recorded tape
Multi-system tuner (B/G, I, D/K)
NOTE:
This model does not operate in BRAZIL (PAL-M) or ARGENTINA (PAL-N).
Recorded tape
HR-J381EM/HR-J387EM
Multi-system receiver
Built-in RF converter K, I, G, H
Multi-system monitor
Manual switching
Manual switching
Playback circuit
(HR-J387EM only)
Tape-To-Tape Editing
There are 4 different types of recorded tape, depending on the signal recorded.
Tuner Setting
IMPORTANT
Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function or if you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area.
Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area so that you can call them up with the PR+/– buttons without going through any vacant channels.
Auto Channel Set
A
Access Main Menu screen, then Tuner Set screen
Press MENU on the remote control. Press
rt
to place the pointer next to “TUNER
SET, then press OK or
e
.
B
Perform Auto Channel Set
Press rt to place the pointer next to AUTO CH SET, then press OK or
e
.
C
Select TV system
Press rt to place the pointer next to the appropriate TV system, then press OK or
e
.
Auto Channel Set will start.
Press MENU to return to normal screen.
IMPORTANT
If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Channel Set, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect. Select the appropriate TV system for those channels. Refer to TV System Selection When you see the picture but the audio cant be heard or sounds unnatural”.
Since your recorder memorises all detected stations even if the reception condition is poor, some of those stored stations may produce a noisy picture. To delete those stations, refer to Delete A Channel.
Manual Channel Set
Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set.
A
Access Tuner Set screen
Perform step A of Auto Channel Set”.
B
Access channel list
Press rt to place the pointer next to “CH EDIT”, then press OK or
e
.
C
Select position
Press rt to place the pointer next to an open channel position, then press OK or
e
.
D
Select band
Press rt to place the pointer next to the band of your choice, then press OK to initiate Manual Channel Set.
Recorded tape HR-J381EM/HR-J387EM
Dubbed tape
Playback equipment
Recording circuit
[ / ] [MENU] : EXIT
MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
[ / ] [MENU] : EXIT
TUNER SET
CH EDIT
AUTO CH SET
[ / ] [MENU] : EXIT
TV SYSTEM SELECT
B/G
D/K I
[ / ] [ ] : DELETE [ / ] : EDIT [MENU] : EXIT
AUTO CH SET
PLEASE WAIT
START FINISH
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
– – – – – – –
CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS
01 150 BG 07 229 BG
02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG
[ / ] [MENU] : EXIT
BAND SELECT
VHF L
VHF H
UHF
[MENU] : EXIT
MANUAL CH SET
PLEASE WAIT
VHF L 300MHZ
Information on Multi-System Compatibility –
E
Set desired station
The screen to the right appears when a station is detected.
If you do not want to store the detected station...
Press
rt
to place the pointer next to
CONTINUE, then press OK or
e
.
Channel search will resume.
If you want to store the detected station...
Press
rt
to place the pointer next to “STORE”, then press OK or
e
. The Channel List appears again.
The blueback screen and the TV picture currently being broadcast appear alternately for 8 seconds each.
● If you want to store another channel, repeat steps C – E.
When channel search completes for that band, the Band Select
screen appears again. To set channels for other bands, select another band and start Manual Channel Set again (
step D
and E).
F
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
Delete A Channel
A
Access Tuner Set screen
Perform step A of Auto Channel Set”.
B
Access channel list
Press rt to place the pointer next to CH EDIT, then press OK or
e
.
C
Select channel
Press rt to until the channel you want to delete begins blinking.
D
Delete channel
Press &.
To re-store it, simply press
w
.
Repeat steps C and D as necessary.
E
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
Swap Channel Positions
Example: To swap CH03 and CH09.
A
Access Tuner Set screen
Perform step A of Auto Channel Set”.
B
Access channel list
Press rt to place the pointer next to CH EDIT, then press OK or
e
.
C
Select position (e.g. 03)
Press rt until the section of CH “03” begins blinking, then press OK or
e
.
Only “03 will blink.
D
Select position (e.g. 09)
Press Number keys to input “0” and “9”.
The two selected channels will be swapped.
To cancel the channel swapping, press
w
.
E
Store new positions
Press OK or e.
Repeat steps C – E as necessary.
F
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
Fine-Tuning Channels
A
Access Tuner Set screen
Perform step A of Auto Channel Set”.
B
Access channel list
Press rt to place the pointer next to CH EDIT, then press OK or
e
.
C
Select channel to fine-tune
Press rt until the channel you want to tune begins blinking, then press OK twice.
The “FRQ number for that channel starts blinking.
D
Perform tuning
Press rt until the picture becomes clearer, then press OK or e.
Repeat steps C and D as necessary.
E
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
TV System Selection When you see the picture but the audio cant be heard or sounds unnatural
A
Access Tuner Set screen
Perform step A of Auto Channel Set”.
B
Access channel list
Press rt to place the pointer next to CH EDIT, then press OK or
e
.
C
Select channel
Press rt until the channel you want to change its TV system begins blinking, then press OK three times.
The “SYS display for that channel starts blinking.
D
Select TV system
Press rt to select the appropriate TV system (BG ] DK ] I). Then press OK or
e
.
Repeat steps C and D as necessary.
E
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
[ / ] [MENU] : EXIT
STORE
CONTINUE
[ / ] [ ] : DELETE [ / ] : EDIT [MENU] : EXIT
CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS
01 150 BG 07 229 BG
02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG
[ / ] [ ] : ADD [MENU] : EXIT
CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS
01
– – –– –
07 229 BG
02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG
[0 – 9] : INPUT CH : FINE TUNING [MENU] : EXIT
CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG
03 195 BG 09 355 BG
04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG
[ ] : CANCEL : OK [MENU] : EXIT
CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG
03 355 BG 09 195 BG
04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG
[ / ] : FINE TUNING : SELECT SYSTEM [MENU] : EXIT
CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS
01 150 BG 07 229 BG
02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG
[ / ] : SELECT SYSTEM : OK [MENU] : EXIT
CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS
01 150 BG 07 229 BG
02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG
Tuner Setting
Specifications
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified otherwise. E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
GENERAL
Power requirement
Rating :
AC 110 V – 240 V
d
, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Operating : AC 90 V – 260 V
d
, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption : 14 W Temperature
Operating : 5°C to 40°C
Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (W x H x D) : 360 mm x 94 mm x 247 mm Weight : 3.0 kg Format : VHS standard Maximum recording time
(SP) : 240 min. with E-240 video cassette
(PAL/MESECAM)
: 160 min. with T-160 video cassette
(NTSC)
(LP) : 480 min. with E-240 video cassette
(PAL/MESECAM)
(EP) : 480 min. with T-160 video cassette
(NTSC)
VIDEO/AUDIO
Signal system : PAL-type colour signal and CCIR
monochrome signal, 625 lines 50 fields
:
NTSC colour and EIA monochrome
signals, 525 lines/60 fields Recording system : Rotary 2 head helical scan system Signal-to-noise ratio : 45 dB Horizontal resolution : 250 lines (PAL/MESECAM)
: 220 lines (NTSC) Frequency range : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz Input/Output : RCA connectors (IN x 1, OUT x 1)
TUNER/TIMER
TV channel storage capacity
: 99 positions (+AUX position)
Tuning system : Frequency synthesized tuner Channel coverage
VHF : (Low) 42 MHz – 175 MHz
(High)175 MHz – 470 MHz
UHF : 470 MHz – 870 MHz Aerial output : UHF channels (Adjustable E28 – E60) Memory backup time : Approx. 6 months
Estimated figure based on supplied fresh battery; actual performance may differ.
ACCESSORIES
Provided accessories : RF cable,
Lithium battery CR2025, Infrared remote control unit, R6/UM-3 battery x 2, Conversion plug
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