JVC VCR HR J259EE User Manual

ENGLISH

The default setting of On-Screen Display language for this recorder

is ENGLISH.

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST

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

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 3

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

INITIAL SETTINGS

Video Channel Set ..................... 4

Auto Set Up ............................... 6

Select Language ......................... 8

Clock Set ................................... 9

On-Screen Displays ................. 10

HR-J459EE

HR-J259EE

INFORMATION ON COLOUR

SYSTEM

Colour System Set .....................11

PLAYBACK

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

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

RECORDING

Basic Recording ....................... 16

Recording Features .................. 17

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

VCR

TV/VCR

AUDIO

DISPLAY

(MONITOR)

TIMER RECORDING

DAILY

WEEKLY

SHOWVIEW Setup........................ 20

SHOWVIEW Timer Programming ... 22

Express Timer Programming ..... 24

Automatic Satellite

C. RESET

AUX

CANCEL

TIMER

START

STOP

DATE

PROG

EXPRESS PROGRAMMING

PROG.

CHECK

30 SEC

PROG.

Programme Recording ............. 28

STANDBY/ON

DISPLAY

PUSH JOG

SP/LP

SPECIAL FEATURES

TV Multi-Brand Remote

VIDEO

AUDIO

REVIEW

REC LINK

TV PROG

VPS/PDC

MULTI BRAND

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Control .................................... 29

The recorder illustrations appearing in this instruction

manual are of the HR-J459EE.

EDITING

Edit To Another Video

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

Edit From A Camcorder Or

Another Video Recorder........... 31

PAL

TUNER SET

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

TROUBLESHOOTING

INDEX

INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

LPT0115-001B

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected.

Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COM-

PLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PER-

FORMED.

Basic

CHECK CONTENTS

listed in “Specifications” (੬ pg. 46).

Connections

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories

Aerial terminal

SITUATE RECORDER

RF Cable (provided)

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

CONNECT RECORDER TO

The connection method you use depends on the type

of TV you have.

Back of TV

Aerial

Cable

AV-IN terminals

AV Cable

RF CONNECTION

● To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .

a– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.

b– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack

on the rear panel of the recorder.

(not provided)

c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF

OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and

the TV’s aerial terminal.

AV CONNECTION

Mains Power

Cord

● To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .

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

CONNECTION”.

b– Connect an optional AV cable between the

AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors on the

rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s AV-IN

terminals .

CONNECT RECORDER TO

MAINS

Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains

outlet.

Rear View

Mains outlet

AUDIO OUT/

VIDEO OUT

ATTENTION

If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to

"Video Channel Set" on page 4, then perform Auto Set Up on

page 6; do NOT press the

button on the recorder/remote

control to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto

Set Up.

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INITIAL SETTINGS

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV

via the provided RF cable only (RF connection) – Go to

"With RF Connection" below.

Video

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV

via both the provided RF cable and an AV cable (AV

connection) – Go to "With AV Connection" on next

page.

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.

With RF Connection

IMPORTANT:

Before performing the following steps, make sure the

recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in

the recorder.

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL

SET MODE

Hold down STOP/EJECT on the recorder until the

display panel shows the following.

SELECT TV SYSTEM

Press TV PROG + or – to set appropriate TV system that

matches the system of TV being used (refer to the table

below).

1 : B/G 2 : D/K

Major Countries

TV System

Austria, Denmark, Finland, Holland,

Italy, Norway, Spain, Switzerland,

Sweden, Germany, Egypt

B/G

China, Mongolia, Rumania, Bulgaria,

Czech Rep., Slovakia, Hungary, Poland,

Russia

D/K

TEST SIGNAL

The channel on which the screen to

the left appear clearly in step 3 is

your Video Channel.

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set

your TV to the Video Channel.

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With AV Connection

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Set your TV to UHF channel 36.

IMPORTANT:

● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the

screen as shown in the illustration (੬ "TEST SIGNAL"

on page 4), press OK and then go to step 4.

● If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly,

press OK and then TV PROG + or – to set the video

recorder to a vacant channel between 28 and 60

which is not occupied by any local station in your

area.

Before performing the following steps, make sure the

recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in

the recorder.

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL

SET MODE

(Ex.) If channel 50 is available in your area

Hold down STOP/EJECT on the recorder until the

display panel shows the following.

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 4. If not, re-set the video recorder to

another vacant channel and try again.

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

shows the following.

Press OK, then press TV PROG – until the display panel

NOTES:

● If you set the video recorder to a channel which is

occupied by a local station or has neighbouring

channels that are occupied by local stations, the

picture reception quality will be affected and some

interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be

sure to select a vacant channel which has no

broadcast on neighbouring channels.

Now the video channel is set to off (– –).

EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET

MODE

● If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars

clearly with any channel between 28 and 60, consult

your JVC dealer.

Press

to finish the setting.

EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET

MODE

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set

your TV to its AV mode.

Press

to finish the setting.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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

button is first pressed to power on the recorder

after you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet.

when the

Auto Set Up

Auto Channel Set

IMPORTANT

Before starting, make sure of the following:

● Don't press any buttons on the recorder or remote that

are not directly related to the step you are performing

while Auto Set Up is in progress.

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

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

a mains outlet. ੬ pg. 3

● If you perform Auto Set Up successfully during installa-

tion, there's no need to separately perform the Language

Select, Clock Set or Channel Set procedures, but if

adjustments become necessary they can be performed as

follows:

● The "Video Channel Set" procedure should be done first and

the TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV connection ੬

pg. 5) or video channel (with RF connection ੬ pg. 4).

– To change the selected language ੬ pg. 8

– To reset or adjust the time ੬ pg. 9

– To add/delete channels manually ੬ pg. 34 – 35

– To reset the tuner after moving to a different location

੬ pg. 32

PERFORM AUTO SET UP

Press

● The Language Select screen appears.

SELECT LANGUAGE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to your

desired language (English or Russian), then press OK or

PUSH JOG

● The Clock Set screen appears.

SET TIME

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

CLOCK SET

set the time, then press OK

TIME

0: 00

DATE

YEAR

or PUSH JOG

01 . 01

● Press and hold either

button to delay or

advance the time by 30

minutes.

[5 ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

SET DATE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the date, then press OK or

PUSH JOG

● Press and hold either button to change the date by 15

days.

PUSH JOG

SET YEAR

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the year, then press MENU.

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START AUTO CHANNEL SET

Press MENU and the

"AUTO SET" screen

AUTO SET

appears. When Auto

Channel Set is completed,

"SCAN COMPLETED"

appears for about 5

seconds on the screen,

then the normal screen

appears.

PLEASE WAIT

[MENU] : EXIT

● The Auto Set Up function scans all the channels that

are receivable by your recorder. It then automatically

assigns each receivable channels to the TV PROG

buttons. It skips non-receivable channels.

● As Auto Set Up progresses, the " " mark on the

screen moves from left to right.

ATTENTION

Since the product is designed for use in regions where the

D/K TV system is used, Auto Set Up will not work properly

in regions where the B/G TV system is used (੬ pg. 34).

Please set the tuner manually (੬ pg. 34).

NOTES:

TV PROG

● If you perform Auto Set Up when the aerial cable is not

connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-"

appears on the screen. When this happens, make sure of the

aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set will take

place again.

● If there is a power cut, or if you press

or MENU while

Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Channel Set will be inter-

rupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and try

again.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip

channels, to swap channel positions, or to fine-tune channels,

੬ pg. 34 – 35.

● If no sound accompanies the picture on some channels that

have been stored by Auto Set Up, the TV system setting for

those channels may be incorrect. Select the appropriate TV

system for those channels. ੬ "TV System Selection – When

you see the picture but hear no audio" on page 37.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press

Select

Language

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

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET

SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

MAIN MENU

place the pointer next to

MODE SET

"INITIAL SET", then press

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

INITIAL SET

OK or PUSH JOG

[

∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

ACCESS LANGUAGE

SELECT SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

INITIAL SET

place the pointer next to

"LANGUAGE", then press

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

OK or PUSH JOG

GUIDE PROG SET

[

∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

PUSH JOG

SELECT LANGUAGE

Place the pointer next to the language of your choice

(English or Russian) by pressing PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then

press OK or PUSH JOG

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

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TURN THE RECORDER ON

Press

Clock Set

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

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET

SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

MAIN MENU

place the pointer next to

MODE SET

"INITIAL SET", then press

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

INITIAL SET

OK or PUSH JOG

[

∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

ACCESS CLOCK SET

SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"CLOCK SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG . The

Clock Set screen appears.

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

PUSH JOG

LANGUAGE

TIME

0: 00

DATE

YEAR

GUIDE PROG SET

01 . 01

[

/∞] =

[

∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

SET TIME

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the time, then press OK or

PUSH JOG

● Press and hold either button to delay or advance the

time by 30 minutes.

SET DATE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the date, then press OK or

PUSH JOG

● Press and hold either button to change the date by 15

days.

SET YEAR

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the year.

START CLOCK OPERATION

NOTE:

Press MENU.

If the year digits are automatically cleared, it is possible that you

have input 29th February for a non-leap year. Input the correct data.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

You can choose whether or not to have various operational

indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.

On-Screen

Displays

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press

ACCESS MAIN MENU

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

SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Place the pointer next to "MODE SET" by pressing

PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press OK or PUSH JOG

ENABLE/DISABLE

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

The default setting is

MODE SET

“ON”, so if you want on-

AUTO TIMER

OFF

screen displays, leave the

O. S. D.

setting as it is and go to

B. E. S. T.

AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF

step 5. If you don’t want

the displays to appear,

press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

place the pointer next to

"O.S.D." and press OK or

PUSH JOG to set to

"OFF".

COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

● "AUTO SP→LP TIMER" appears only with the

HR-J459EE.

PUSH JOG

RETURN TO NORMAL

Press MENU.

NOTES:

● When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure

to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting.

● During playback, the operation mode indicators may be

disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.

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

1– Operation mode indicators

2– Channel position number and station name*/Aux. indicator

(F-1)

* Displayed if you have set station names manually

(੬ pg. 36, 37).

]

PR. 12 ARD

21 : 00

3– Cassette loaded mark

24. 12. 98

4– Clock display

5– Current day/month/year

6– Tape remaining time indicator (੬ pg. 17)

7– Counter display

8– Tape speed SP/LP/EP (EP is for NTSC playback only)

(HR-J459EE only)

–1 : 23 : 45

REMAIN 1 : 00

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INFORMATION ON COLOUR SYSTEM

You can play back PAL, NTSC and MESECAM tapes, or record

PAL and SECAM* signals on this recorder. Follow the procedure

below to select the appropriate colour system.

* SECAM signals will be recorded as MESECAM on this recorder;

MESECAM is the designation for tapes with SECAM signals that have

been recorded on a MESECAM-compatible PAL video cassette

recorder.

Colour

System Set

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

MAIN MENU

place the pointer next to

MODE SET

"MODE SET", then press

AUTO CH SET

OK or PUSH JOG

MANUAL CH SET

INITIAL SET

[5 ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT COLOUR SYSTEM

MODE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

MODE SET

PUSH JOG

place the pointer next to

AUTO TIMER

O. S. D.

OFF

"COLOUR SYSTEM", then

press OK or PUSH JOG

to select the appropriate

colour system.

B. E. S. T.

AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF

COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

a- PAL/NTSC: To record PAL signals, or play back a

PAL or NTSC tape.

b- MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or play back a

MESECAM tape.

● "AUTO SP→LP TIMER" appears only with the

HR-J459EE.

RETURN TO NORMAL

NOTES:

SCREEN

About NTSC Playback

● Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at

the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on

the part of either the video recorder or the TV.

● The picture may roll up and down. This can be corrected

using the V-HOLD control found on some TVs. (This cannot

be corrected if the TV does not have a V-HOLD control.)

● The counter and tape remaining time readings may be

incorrect.

Press MENU.

● During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the picture

may be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.

● Depending on the type of TV, the top and bottom portions of

superimposed displays may be cut off during NTSC playback.

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PLAYBACK

The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video

recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video

tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV

just like a TV programme.

Basic

LOAD A CASSETTE

Playback

Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is

facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is

point toward the recorder. Don’t apply too much

pressure when inserting.

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

● The recorder power comes on automatically and the

counter is reset to 0:00:00.

● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback

begins automatically. (੬ pg. 16)

FIND PROGRAMME START

POINT

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW.

To go forward, press FF.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. “BEST” appears blinking in the recorder's

display panel during automatic tracking. (੬ pg. 18)

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the

recorder’s front panel. Then press STOP/EJECT to

remove the cassette.

Usable cassettes

REW

● Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on

this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette

into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like

any full-sized VHS cassette.

● This video recorder can record on regular VHS and

Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record and play

back regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to play

back a recorded Super VHS tape.

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Variable-Speed Search

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED

Playback

Features

During playback, press PUSH JOG or

● The more times you press, the faster the playback

picture moves.

● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite

direction.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

REW

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame

Playback

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PROG

buttons to correct the picture.

ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME

PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE.

Press PUSH JOG or

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Slow Motion

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION

PLAYBACK

During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2

REW

seconds, then release. Press and release again to return

to still picture.

PAUSE

During still picture, press and hold PUSH JOG or

Release to return to still picture.

PUSH JOG

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

High-Speed Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED

During playback or still, press FF for forward high-

speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.

ATTENTION

In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame

playback mode,

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

● the picture will be distorted.

● the noise bars will appear.

● there will be a loss of colour with an LP-recorded tape

(HR-J459EE only).

NOTE:

For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over 2

seconds. When released, normal playback resumes.

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PLAYBACK (cont.)

Manual Tracking

Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking

control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the

tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG buttons.

REVIEW

OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC

TRACKING

Press

(SP/LP) on the remote to engage manual

tracking.

TV PROG

30 SEC

ADJUST TRACKING

MANUALLY

Press TV PROG + or – to adjust tracking.

REW

PAUSE

RETURN TO AUTOMATIC

TRACKING

Press SP/LP (

tracking.

) on the remote to re-engage automatic

PUSH JOG

NOTE:

When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic

tracking mode automatically.

Repeat Playback

Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape

50 times repeatedly.

START PLAYBACK

PressPLAY.

ACTIVATE REPEAT

PLAYBACK

Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.

● The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks

slowly.

● The tape plays 50 times automatically, and then

stops.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP at any time to stop playback.

NOTE:

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

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Index Search

Next Function Memory

Your recorder automatically marks

index codes at the beginning of

each recording. This function gives

you quick access to any one of 9

index codes in either direction.

You can set your recorder's power to go off automatically after

the tape is fully rewound. Before starting, make sure the

recorder is in the Stop mode.

£ 2

For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . .

. . . press REW, then press

within 2 seconds.

NOTE:

Before starting, make sure the

recorder is in the Stop mode.

Skip Search

SKIP OVER UNWANTED

SECTIONS

ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH

Press PUSH JOG or (™ or £) on the remote

control. “™ 1” or “£ 1” is displayed on screen

and search begins in the corresponding direction.

Press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times during playback. Each press

initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback.

Normal playback resumes automatically.

● To access index codes 2 through 9, press PUSH JOG

repeatedly until the correct index number is

NOTE:

displayed.

To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press PLAY.

Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current

position, press PUSH JOG twice.

To locate the beginning of D from the current

position, press PUSH JOG once.

Current position

–2

–1

Index number

● When the specified index code is located, playback

begins automatically.

Instant ReView

Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes

on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded

programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can

easily access any of them.

NOTE:

Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the

Timer mode is disengaged.

ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW

Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the

recorder searches for the index code indicating the start

of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found,

playback begins automatically.

● The front display panel tells you how many

programmes have been recorded. If you have, for

example, 3 programmes, “REVIEW” and "3" appear

and blink. To watch the first of the 3 programmes,

press REVIEW three times. The recorder searches and

begins playback automatically. You can access a

programme as far as 9 index codes away from the

current tape position.

NOTES:

● Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the

Timer mode.

● The number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on

the front display panel after Auto Satellite Prog recording

(੬ pg. 28).

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RECORDING

TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be

recorded onto a video tape. You can “capture” a TV programme

using your video recorder.

Basic

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

Recording

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

● The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder

power comes on automatically.

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

Press TV PROG +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the

channel you wish to record.

SET TAPE SPEED

(HR-J459EE ONLY)

Press

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

TV PROG

recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape

speed.

START RECORDING

Press and hold RECORD and PLAY on the remote

control, or press RECORD on the recorder.

With HR-J459EE:

B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the

first SP and the first LP recording after inserting the

cassette (੬ pg. 18).

With HR-J259EE:

B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of the first

recording after inserting the cassette (੬ pg. 18).

NUMBER

PAUSE/RESUME

TV PROG

SP/LP

PLAY

RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

STOP RECORDING

PAUSE

Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on

the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the

cassette.

RECORD

Recording Resume

Function

If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer

Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume

automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless

the recorder's memory backup has expired.

Accidental erasure prevention

● To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,

remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole

with adhesive tape.

Record safety tab

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Record One Programme

While Watching Another

Recording

Features

SELECT CHANNEL TO

WATCH

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 TV PROG buttons is recorded on

the tape.

Elapsed Recording Time

Indication

You can check the exact time of a recording.

SET COUNTER DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY until a counter reading appears on the

dispay panel.

DISPLAY

RESET COUNTER

Press C. RESET before starting recording or playback.

● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact

elapsed time as the tape runs.

● The HR-J259EE owners can use the COUNTER RESET

button on the recorder's front panel as well.

C.RESET

TV PROG

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours

(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off

after recording is finished.

START RECORDING

RECORD

Press RECORD on the recorder.

ENGAGE ITR MODE

the front display panel.

Tape Remaining Time

Press RECORD again. " " blinks and 0:30 appears on

DISPLAY REMAINING TIME

appears.

Press DISPLAY until the time remaining on the tape

SET RECORDING DURATION

RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends

recording time by 30 minutes.

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press

● The display panel shows the tape remaining time

with "

" displayed.

● By pressing the DISPLAY button, you can change the

display to show the counter reading, channel

position*, clock time or tape remaining time.

* channel position is not displayed during playback.

NOTES:

● You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the

recorder's front panel.

NOTE:

● After you set the ITR time, the counter display appears.

● To check the remaining time, press RECORD once during

recording and the remaining time will be displayed for about

5 seconds. Be careful not to press RECORD again within

these 5 seconds, or you will round the recording time up to

the next 30 minute increment.

Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when

the tape remaining time reading may not appear right away, or

is not correct. "– –:– –" may sometimes appear, or the display

may blink on occasion.

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RECORDING (cont.)

The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system

checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and

playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible

recording and playback pictures. The default setting for both

recording and playback is “ON”.

B.E.S.T. Picture

System

Preparation

TURN THE RECORDER ON

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

Press

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Place the pointer next to

MAIN MENU

"MODE SET" by pressing

MODE SET

PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press

AUTO CH SET

OK or PUSH JOG

MANUAL CH SET

INITIAL SET

[

∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT MODE

Place the pointer next to

"B.E.S.T." by pressing

MODE SET

AUTO TIMER

O. S. D.

OFF

PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press

OK or PUSH JOG to set

to "ON" or "OFF".

B. E. S. T.

AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF

COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC

● "AUTO SP→LP TIMER"

appears only with the

HR-J459EE.

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

PLAY

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

PAUSE

Press MENU.

RECORD

PUSH JOG

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Recording

Playback

The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate

playback.

START RECORDING

Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote,

or press RECORD on the recorder.

DURING B.E.S.T.

START PLAYBACK

PressPLAY.

● The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality

based on the quality of the tape in use.

B.E.S.T. COMPLETE

● B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. “BEST”

appears blinking on the recorder’s display panel.

NOTES:

● When watching a tape recorded with “B.E.S.T.” set to “ON”,

it is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback

as well.

● The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds

assessing the condition of the tape, then begins

recording.

● When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another

video recorder, or when using this recorder as the player for

editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference by performing steps 1

through 5 on page 18.

● "BEST" only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking.

Even though it doesn't appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function

is operative.

NOTES:

● With HR-J459EE:

The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP modes only after

a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first

initiated. It does not work during recording.

With HR-J259EE:

The B.E.S.T. system works only after a tape has been inserted

and the Record mode is first initiated. It does not work during

recording.

● The B.E.S.T. system does not work while Auto Satellite Prog

recording is in progress (੬ pg. 28).

● In the case of timer recording, the B.E.S.T. system works

before recording is initiated.

● Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled.

The next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is re-

performed.

● Pressing the recorder's RECORD button while "BEST" is

displayed does not start Instant Timer Recording (੬ pg. 17).

ATTENTION

Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually

starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after

RECORD and PLAY on the remote are pressed, or RECORD

on the recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the

desired scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the

following steps:

1) Press and hold PAUSE and press RECORD to engage the

RECORD PAUSE mode.

● The recorder then automatically checks the condition

of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-

enters RECORD PAUSE.

2) Press PLAY to start recording.

● If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin

recording immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF” in step

4 on page 18.

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TIMER RECORDING

The SHOWVIEW timer programming system eliminates the need

to input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the

timer record function. Simply key in the SHOWVIEW number for

the TV program you wish to record (found in most TV listings)

and the recorder’s timer is automatically programmed.

SHOWVIEW

Setup

You have to set "GUIDE PROG" numbers, which are assigned to

each station for purposes of S^HOWVIEW timer programming, for all

the stations stored in your recorder's memory to get proper results.

Before SHOWVIEW setup you must have performed the following

procedures:

● Tuner setting (੬ pg. 6, 32)

● Clock setting (੬ pg. 6, 9)

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

IMPORTANT

Perform the following procedure after Auto Set Up on page 6

and/or the channel setting steps on pages 32 – 37.

After setting the Guide Program Numbers, channel positions

may be incorrect if you stored or skipped channels. In this case,

re-perform Guide Program Number setting.

NUMBER

Guide Program Number Set

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET

SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"INITIAL SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG

ACCESS GUIDE PROG SET

PUSH JOG

SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"GUIDE PROG SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG

ENTER GUIDE PROG

NUMBER

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ or

GUIDE PROG SET

NUMBER keys to enter the

Guide Program number for

GUIDE PROG

TV PROG

the desired station as shown

in the TV listings. Then

press OK or PUSH JOG

ATTENTION

[5∞] =

For a list of Guide Prog. Numbers for Poland, Czech

Republic, Hungary, and Russia, refer to page 42 of the

instruction manual printed in the corresponding language.

[MENU] : EXIT

(Ex.) When inputting the

Guide Program

number 2 for RTR.

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ENTER RECEIVING

CHANNEL POSITION

NUMBER

NUMBER keys to input the

number of the recorder's

channel position on which

the Guide Program

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ or

GUIDE PROG SET

GUIDE PROG

TV PROG

NUMBER

number's broadcast is

received. Then press OK

RTR

or PUSH JOG

[5 ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

● If the satellite broadcast

is received on your

(Ex.) If RTR is received on

channel position 2.

recorder's auxiliary

channel "F-1", select "F-1" for the channel position.

● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

PUSH JOG

Guide Program Number

"Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number" refers to the

assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for

SHOWVIEW timer recording. The Guide Program numbers can

be found in most TV listings.

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

With SHOWVIEW, timer programming is greatly simplified

because each TV programme has a corresponding code number

which your recorder is able to recognise.

SHOWVIEW

Timer

ACCESS SHOWVIEW SCREEN

Press PROG..

SHOWVIEW

Programming

[0 – 9] =

[+/–] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING

[PROG] : EXIT

Before performing SHOWVIEW Timer Programming:

● Be sure to read "SHOWVIEW Setup" (੬ pg. 20).

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

will come on automatically.

The front display panel looks like this:

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

ENTER SHOWVIEW NUMBER

Press the NUMBER keys to

SHOWVIEW

enter the SHOWVIEW

1 2 34 5 6 7 8

number of a programme

you wish to record.

● If you make a mistake,

press CANCEL and input

the correct number.

[0 – 9] =

CANCEL

[

] : DELETE

[PROG] : EXIT

NUMBER

The SHOWVIEW number you enter appears on the front

display panel:

CANCEL

PROG.

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

ACCESS SHOWVIEW PROGRAM

SCREEN

Press OK, and the

– P1 –

SHOWVIEW

START

123456789

SHOWVIEW Program screen

appears (if you’re just

starting out, “P1” appears).

STOP

22:00

21:00

VPS/PDC OFF

The display panel shows the

programme start time.

Pressing PROG. CHECK

changes the display to the

programme stop time, then

the date and channel position.

DATE

25.12

TV PROG

RTR

: OK

"SP" is not displayed

with the HR-J259EE.

IMPORTANT

Make sure the channel position number you wish

to record is displayed; if not, see "SHOWVIEW Setup"

on page 20 and set the Guide Program number for

that S^HOWVIEW number correctly.

● If the number you entered is invalid, "ERROR" appears

on the screen and "Err" appears on the display panel.

Press CANCEL and input a valid SHOWVIEW number.

● If the "GUIDE PROG SET" screen appears, see

"ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number

Set" on page 23.

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SET TAPE SPEED (HR-J459EE ONLY)

Press SP/LP (

) to set the tape speed.

SET VPS MODE

Press VPS (NUMBER key "7") to select "ON" or "OFF".

If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/

PDC" is lit on the display panel, VPS is set to OFF.

If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/PDC"

is not lit on the display panel, VPS is set to ON.

੬ "VPS Recording" on page 25.

NUMBER

VPS

WEEKLY

TIMER

● PDC (Programme Delivery Control) recording is not

possible with this recorder.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press PROG. or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED"

appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal

screen appears.

STOP+/–

PROG.

● Repeat steps 1 – 6 for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE

Press TIMER. The recorder turns off automatically and

‰ appears on the display panel.

● To disengage the timer, press TIMER again.

PUSH JOG

NOTES:

● To Change The Stop Time . . .

. . . press STOP +/– after pressing OK in step 3. You can

compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays this

way.

● To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . after pressing OK in step 3, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key

“9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily

serials (Monday – Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY"

appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the

corresponding indication disappear.

● You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8

programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a

ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen and "FULL"

appears on the front display panel. To record the extra

programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary

programmes (੬ pg. 26).

● It is not possible to timer-record a TV programme with a

SHOWVIEW number which starts with "0".

Satellite Tuner Users

ATTENTION

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using SHOWVIEW:

1 Perform steps 1 – 7.

Regarding Guide Program Number Set

"GUIDE PROG SET" appears after performing step 3 if the

Guide Program number for the SHOWVIEW number you

entered has not been set.

2 Set the satellite tuner to the appropriate channel before

the selected programme begins.

3 Leave the satellite tuner's power on.

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

channel position number on which your recorder

receives that station, then press OK or PUSH JOG

The SHOWVIEW program screen appears.

GUIDE PROG SET

(Ex.) To timer-record a RTR

programme with SHOWVIEW.

* If your recorder receives

RTR on the channel position

2, press OK or PUSH JOG

after entering "2".

GUIDE PROG

TV PROG

– –

[

∞] =

[PROG] : EXIT

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

If you don’t know the SHOWVIEW number for the programme you

wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder

to timer-record the programme.

Express Timer

Programming

ACCESS SHOWVIEW

SCREEN

Press PROG..

Before performing Express Timer Programming:

● Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set

properly.

ACCESS PROGRAMME

SCREEN

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

will come on automatically.

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

Press START +/–. (If you’re

– P1 –

just starting out, “P1”

START

– –:– –

STOP

appears.)

– –:– –

VPS/PDC OFF

DATE

TV PROG

– –

– –.– –

[+/–] =

[PROG] : EXIT

The front display panel looks like this:

WEEKLY

TIMER

"SP" is not displayed with the HR-J259EE.

ENTER PROGRAMME

START TIME

TV PROG+/–

START+/–

PROG.

Press START +/– to enter

the time you want

recording to start.

– P1 –

START

21:00

STOP

– –:– –

VPS/PDC OFF

● Press and hold START

+/– to move in 30-

minute increments, or

press and release

repeatedly to move 1

minute at a time.

DATE

TV PROG

– –

– –.– –

[+/–] =

[PROG] : EXIT

The front display panel looks like this:

ENTER PROGRAMME STOP

TIME

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

stop.

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

increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1

minute at a time.

ENTER PROGRAMME DATE

Press DATE +/–. (The current date appears on screen.

The date you enter appears in its place.)

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Satellite Tuner Users

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer

Programming:

ENTER CHANNEL POSITION

Press TV PROG +/–.

– P1 –

1 Perform steps 1 – 10. Enter "F-1" for the channel

position in step 6.

2 Set the satellite tuner to the appropriate channel before

the selected programme begins.

3 Leave the satellite tuner's power on.

START

21:00

STOP

22:00

VPS/PDC OFF

DATE

25.12

TV PROG

RTR

[+/–] =

[PROG] : EXIT

VPS Recording

Now available from some TV stations, VPS (Video

Programme System) is a service designed to assure safe,

accurate timer recording. With this system, special code

signals are transmitted together with the audio/video

signals. These code signals control your video recorder and

have precedence over the advertised times you may have

preset into the timer. This means that your recorder will

start and stop recording when the preset TV programmes

actually start and end — even if the broadcast time of a

preset TV programme is changed.

SET TAPE SPEED

(HR-J459EE ONLY)

Press SP/LP (

) to set the tape speed.

SET VPS MODE

Press VPS (NUMBER key "7") to select "ON" or "OFF".

If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/

PDC" is lit on the display panel, VPS is set to OFF.

If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/PDC"

is not lit on the display panel, VPS is set to ON.

੬ "VPS Recording" in the right column.

NOTE:

When you use Express Timer Programming, set the start

time (VPS time) exactly as advertised in the TV listing. A

different time than advertised will result in no recording.

● PDC (Programme Delivery Control) recording is not

possible with this recorder.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

After confirming all information is correct, press PROG.

or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the

screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen

appears.

● Repeat steps 1 – 9 for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER’S

TIMER MODE

Press TIMER. The recorder turns off automatically and

‰ appears on the display panel.

● To disengage the timer, press TIMER again.

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . anytime during steps 2 through 9, press WEEKLY (NUMBER

key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for

daily serials (Monday – Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY"

appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the

corresponding indication disappear.

NOTE:

You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8

programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a

ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen and "FULL" appears

on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you

must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (੬ pg. 26).

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

Check, Cancel And Replace

Programmes

DISENGAGE TIMER MODE

Press TIMER, then press

ACCESS PROGRAM CHECK

SCREEN/DISPLAY

Press PROG. CHECK.

PR START STOP CH

DATE

24.12

25.12

VPS

8:00 10:00

10:00 10:45

11:30 13:00

TIMER

CANCEL

TV PROG+/–

START+/–

PROG.

[PROG CHECK] : NEXT

ACCESS PROGRAM SCREEN/

DISPLAY

Press PROG. CHECK again

– P1 –

to check more informa-

PUSH JOG

START

8:00

STOP

10:00

tion. Each time you press

PROG. CHECK, the next

programme's information

appears.

VPS/PDC OFF

DATE

24.12

TV PROG

RTR

"SP" is not displayed

with the HR-J259EE.

[PROG CHECK] : NEXT

● The display panel shows the programme start time.

Pressing OK changes the display to the programme

stop time, then the date and the channel position.

To cancel or replace a programme...

CANCEL OR REPLACE A

PROGRAMME

Press CANCEL to cancel a programme. To replace a

programme, press the appropriate button: START+/–,

STOP+/–, DATE+/–, TV PROG+/–, VPS, SP/LP (

)

(J459EE only).

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN/

DISPLAY

Press PROG. CHECK as many times as necessary. If

there are still some programmes remaining, go on to

step 6.

RETURN TO TIMER MODE

Press TIMER.

NOTE:

You can also check the programmes on the display panel even if

the recorder's power is off or the recorder is in the Timer mode;

however, it is not possible to cancel or replace the programmes.

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Auto SP LP Timer

Auto Timer

When the Auto Timer is set to ON, the timer is automatically

engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automati-

cally disengaged when the recorder is powered back on.

(HR-J459EE only)

If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to

record the entire programme, the recorder automatically

switches to LP mode to allow complete recording.

For Example . . .

Recording a PAL-broadcast programme of 210 minutes in length

onto a 180-minute tape.

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

Approximately 150 minutes

Approximately 60 minutes

SP mode

LP mode

Total 210 minutes

Make sure you set "AUTO SP→LP TIMER" to "ON" at the Mode

Set screen before the timer-recording starts.

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

MAIN MENU

place the pointer next to

MODE SET

"MODE SET", then press

ACCESS MAIN MENU

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

INITIAL SET

OK or PUSH JOG

SCREEN

Press MENU.

[5 ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

SELECT MODE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"MODE SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG

Press OK or PUSH JOG

to select either "ON" or

"OFF".

MODE SET

AUTO TIMER

O. S. D.

B. E. S. T.

SELECT MODE

place the pointer next to

"AUTO SP→LP TIMER",

then press OK or PUSH

JOG to select "ON".

● "AUTO SP→LP TIMER"

appears only with the

HR-J459EE.

AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF

COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

MODE SET

AUTO TIMER

OFF

O. S. D.

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

B. E. S. T.

AUTO SP=LP TIMER

COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC

RETURN TO NORMAL

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

SCREEN

Press MENU.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTE:

For safety, when Auto timer is set to "OFF", all other recorder

functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To

disengage the timer, press TIMER.

NOTES:

● If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or

more programmes, the second programme and those

thereafter may not fit on the tape if you set "AUTO SP→LP

TIMER" to "ON". In this case, make sure the mode is not

engaged, then set the tape speed manually during timer

programming.

● In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this

feature may leave a slight non-recorded section at the end of

the tape.

● There may be some noise and sound disturbance at the point

on the tape where the recorder switches from SP to LP mode.

● 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.

● If you perform timer recording with both VPS and the Auto

SP→LP Timer activated, and the programme goes beyond its

originally scheduled length, there may be times when the

programme cannot be recorded in its entirety.

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

This facility allows you to record automatically a satellite

programme which is timer-programmed on your external

satellite tuner. Connect a satellite tuner to the recorder's AUDIO

IN/VIDEO IN connectors and programme the timer on the

satellite tuner; the recorder starts recording when the signals

input from the satellite tuner to the AUDIO IN/VIDEO IN

connectors, and when there is no input signals the recorder

stops recording and the power shuts off.

Automatic

Satellite

Programme

Recording

Before performing the following steps:

● Programme the timer on the satellite tuner.

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.

SET TAPE SPEED

(HR-J459EE ONLY)

Press SP/LP (

) to set the tape speed.

ENGAGE AUTO SATELLITE

PROG REC MODE

REC LINK indicator

Press and hold REC LINK for about 2 seconds. The REC

LINK indicator lights up and the recorder turns off

automatically.

● To disengage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, press

REC LINK. The REC LINK indicator goes off.

● If the recorder's power is off, it is not possible to

engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.

ATTENTION

● Be sure to not turn on the satellite tuner before the

programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start

recording when the satellite tuner's power is turned on.

● If you have connected another appliance other than a

satellite tuner to the AUDIO IN/VIDEO IN connectors, be

sure to not engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode;

otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the

connected appliance's power is turned on.

● Auto Satellite Prog recording and timer-recording cannot

be done at the same time.

NOTES:

● For timer programming of the satellite tuner, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite tuner.

● Auto Satellite Prog recording is not possible if your satellite tuner does not have a timer.

● The REC LINK indicator blinks while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress.

● Pressing the recorder's

button while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress turns off the recorder's power and disengages

the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.

● If there are more than one satellite programme you wish to record with Auto Satellite Prog Recording, it is not possible to set the

different tape speed per each; the tape speed selected in step 1 will be applicable to all the programmes for Auto Satellite Prog

recording (HR-J459EE only).

● The B.E.S.T. system (੬ pg. 18) does not work while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress.

● Depending on the type of satellite tuner, the recorder may not record a slight portion of the beginning of the programme or may record

slightly longer than the actual length of the programme.

● If you engage the Auto Satellite Prog Recording mode when the satellite tuner's power is on, the recorder will not start Auto

Satellite Prog recording even though the REC LINK indicator blinks. When the satellite tuner shuts off once and is turned back on

again, the recorder starts recording.

● When the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode is engaged or the recorder's power is turned off after Auto Satellite Prog recording is

finished, the recorder will not enter the Timer mode even though "AUTO TIMER" is set to "ON".

● After Auto Satellite Programme recording, the number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on the front display panel for

the Instant ReView function (੬ pg. 15).

● You can also record a programme from your cable system in the same way if the system has a timer.

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SPECIAL FEATURES

TV Multi-brand Remote

Control

Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV set.

In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be

controlled.

VCR

Before you start . . .

● Turn on the TV using its remote control.

TV/VCR

SET TV BRAND CODE

the recorder's remote control, enter your TV’s brand

code using the NUMBER keys, then press STOP.

Check if the TV's power goes off as it should. If it does,

try other operations (੬ step 2)

NUMBER

Refer to the chart below. While holding down TV on

TIMER

CANCEL

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the

TV, you don't have to repeat this step until you

replace your remote control's battteries.

● SAMSUNG has two codes. If the TV does not

function with one code, try entering another.

OPERATE TV

STOP

First, press TV to set the remote control to TV mode, then

press the corresponding button:

TV/VCR, TV VOL +/– (Volume),

NUMBER keys.

, TV PROG +/–,

(Muting),

TV PROG+/–

TV VOL+/–

● For some brands of TV, you must press OK after

having pressed the NUMBER keys.

IMPORTANT

Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with

JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work

with your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function

capability.

TV BRAND NAME

CODE

ATTENTION

JVC

01, 16

The remote control can operate not only the video recorder

but also some of your TV's functions.

PANASONIC

SONY

● To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button

to set the remote control to the Video mode.

● To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the

remote control to the TV mode.

SHARP

TOSHIBA

MITSUBISHI

HITACHI

SANYO

FUNAI

AIWA

DAEWOO

SAMSUNG

LG/GOLDSTAR

THOMSON

FERGUSON

PHILIPS

GRUNDIG

ITT

Control Your TV Using

Additional Buttons

12, 16

Use the NUMBER keys, and the

button, CANCEL

button or TIMER button to select the TV’s channel.

● With televisions under Code 01, 02, 03, 05, 07, 15 or 22,

the

button corresponds to the 1-digit/2-digit entry

MIVER

switching button (often labelled – /– –) of your TV’s remote

control.

FINLUX

NOKIA

● With televisions under Code 01, 08, 18 or 19, the CANCEL

button corresponds to the 10 + button, and the TIMER

button corresponds to the 20 + button of your TV’s remote

control.

NEC

NOTE:

The way these buttons are used is determined by your TV.

Use these buttons as instructed for your TV’s remote control.

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EDITING

You can use your video recorder as the source player and

another video recorder as the recording deck.

Edit To

Another Video

Recorder

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the player’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors

to the recorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors.

SET RECORDING DECK’S

INPUT MODE

Set the recording deck's external input mode.

PLAY

START SOURCE PLAYER

Press PLAY on the source player.

START RECORDING DECK

TV Receiver

Source player

Your recorder

Engage its Record mode.

NOTES:

● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

● If you do not want to record the superimposed indication on

the editied tape, be sure to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before you

start editing (੬ pg. 10).

AV Cable

(not provided)

VIDEO

CHANNEL

RF Cable (provided)

Another recorder

Recording deck

Remote A/B Code

Switching

VCR

The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video

recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote

control’s A code control signals and another set to respond to

B code control signals. The remote control is preset to send A

code signals because your video recorder is initially set to

respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your video

recorder to respond to B code signals.

NUMBER "2"

NUMBER "1"

1 Unplug the mains power cord from the mains outlet.

2 While holding down

on the remote control, press the

VCR

NUMBER key "2" and then press STOP.

3 Plug the mains power cord back into the mains outlet.

4 Press

on the remote control. The recorder will now

only respond to B code signals.

NOTE:

To set the recorder back to respond to A code signals, repeat

the same procedure as shown above except pressing

NUMBER key "1" instead of "2" in step 2.

STOP

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You can use a camcorder or another video recorder as the

source player and your video recorder as the recording deck.

Edit From A

Camcorder Or

Another Video

Recorder

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors on the

camcorder or another video recorder to the front panel

AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors on the recording deck.

SET RECORDER’S INPUT

MODE

Press NUMBER key "0" so that "F-1" appears on the

display panel.

START SOURCE PLAYER

Engage its Play mode.

START RECORDING DECK

Engage its Record mode.

NUMBER "0"

Recording deck

Your recorder

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

Source player

AV Cable

(not provided)

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

Camcorder

Another video recorder

Source player

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TUNER SET

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

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if —

— Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set

Up function (੬ pg. 6).

— 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 to call them up by using the TV PROG buttons without

going through any vacant channel.

Auto Channel Set

TURN ON THE RECORDER

TV PROG

Press

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

PUSH JOG

PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL

SET

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

MAIN MENU

place the pointer next to

MODE SET

"AUTO CH SET", then

AUTO CH SET

press OK or PUSH JOG

MANUAL CH SET

INITIAL SET

[5 ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

● The Auto Set screen appears, and remains on screen

while the recorder

searches for receiv-

AUTO SET

able stations. As Auto

Channel Set

PLEASE WAIT

progresses, the "

mark on the screen

moves from left to

right.

[MENU] : EXIT

Wait until the

screen as shown

in step 4 appears.

Beginning

End

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VIEW CHANNEL LIST

SCREEN

After "SCAN COMPLETED"

is displayed on the screen

for about 5 seconds, the

Channel List screen

PR CH

PR CH ID

01 25 – – – – 07 C33 – – – –

02 C08 – – – – 08 C26 – – – –

03 10 – – – – 09

55 – – – –

04 C65 – – – – 10 C24 – – – –

05 C31 – – – – 11 C23 – – – –

06 C32 – – – – 12 C25 – – – –

looking like the one to the

right appears. The stations

your recorder located

appear on the Channel List

screen — channel

positions (PR) and

channels (CH).

[

∞]

: EDIT

= [X] : DELETE

[MENU] : EXIT

C: Cable

The blueback screen and the program currently being

broadcast by the blinking station appear alternately for

8 seconds each.

To view the next page, use the PUSH JOG %ﬁ button

on the remote control.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

● Using the Channel List screen, you can skip or add

channel positions, enter station names and perform

other operations. Refer to pages 34 – 37 for the

procedures.

PUSH JOG

NOTES:

● Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel

Set. If you want to perform it manually, refer to page 35.

● If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not

connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-"

appears on the screen in step 4. When this happens, make

sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set

will take place again.

IMPORTANT

● If no sound accompanies the picture 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. ੬ "TV

System Selection – When you see the picture but hear no

audio" on page 37.

● Since your video recorder memorizes all detected

stations even if the reception condition is poor, some of

those stored stations may produce a noisy picture. To

delete those stations, ੬ "Delete A Channel" on page 35.

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TUNER SET (cont.)

SELECT BAND

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

change the band between

CH (regular) and CC

PR CH

FINE SYSTEM

12 CH01 – – – – +/–

D/K

(cable), then press PUSH

JOG

[

∞] : SELECT

] : CURSOR +=

: OK

NUMBER

[MENU] : EXIT

The blueback screen and the

programme currently being

broadcast by the selected channel

appear alternately for 8 seconds

each.

CANCEL

INPUT CHANNEL

Press the NUMBER keys to input the channel number you

want to store.

● Input "0" before any single number entries.

● To input the registered station name (ID – ੬ pg. 38),

press PUSH JOG until "– – – –" (ID setting) begins

blinking, then press PUSH JOG

● For fine tuning adjustment, press PUSH JOG until

%ﬁ

"+/–" begins blinking, then press PUSH JOG ﬁ.

While tuning, “+” or “–” appears.

PUSH JOG

● To select the appropriate TV system, press PUSH JOG

until TV system setting (B/G or D/K) blinks, then

press PUSH JOG %ﬁ. Refer to the table below.

ENTER NEW CHANNEL

Storing Channels Manually

INFORMATION

Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (੬ pg. 6)

Press OK and the Channel List screen appears.

or Auto Channel Set (੬ pg. 32).

● Repeat steps 3 through 6 as necessary.

ACCESS MAIN MENU

CLOSE CHANNEL LIST

Press MENU.

SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

● To change positions, see "Change Station Channel

Position" (੬ pg. 35).

● If you wish to set station names other than the ones

registered in your recorder, ੬ "Set Stations (B)" on

page 37.

SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

“MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or PUSH JOG

The Channel List screen appears.

SELECT POSITION

Major Countries

TV System

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ

until an open position in

which you want to store a

channel begins blinking,

then press OK. The

Manual Channel Set

screen appears.

(Ex.) To store in position 12.

Austria, Denmark, Finland, Holland,

Italy, Norway, Spain, Switzerland,

Sweden, Germany, Egypt

PR CH

PR CH ID

01 25 – – – – 07 C33 – – – –

B/G

02 CDB – – – – 08 C26 – – – –

03 10 – – – – 09 55 – – – –

04 C65 – – – – 10 C24 – – – –

05 C31 – – – – 11 C23 – – – –

China, Mongolia, Rumania, Bulgaria,

Czech Rep., Slovakia, Hungary, Poland,

Russia

06 C32 – – – – 12

– – – –

D/K

]

∞

: EDIT

= [CANCEL] : DELETE

[MENU] : EXIT

The blueback screen and the

programme currently being

broadcast by the selected channel

appear alternately for 8 seconds

each.

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Delete A Channel

Fine-Tuning Channels

Already Stored

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on

page 34 to access the Channel List screen before continuing.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on

page 34 to access the Channel List screen before continuing.

SELECT ITEM

%ﬁ

Press PUSH JOG

until the item you want to delete

begins blinking.

SELECT CHANNEL TO

FINE-TUNE

%ﬁ

Press PUSH JOG

until the channel you want to

DELETE CHANNEL

tune begins blinking.

Press CANCEL.

● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves

up one line.

● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

ACCESS MANUAL

CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen

CLOSE CHANNEL LIST

appears.

SCREEN

Press MENU.

PERFORM TUNING

Press PUSH JOG until "+/–" begins blinking, then

%ﬁ

press PUSH JOG

Then press OK.

until the picture is its clearest.

Change Station Channel

Position

● The Channel List screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on

CLOSE CHANNEL LIST

page 34 to access the Channel List screen before continuing.

SCREEN

Press MENU.

SELECT ITEM

%ﬁ

Press PUSH JOG

until the item you want to move

begins blinking. Then press OK and the station name

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

SELECT NEW POSITION

channel position, then press OK.

Example: If you moved the station in position 4 to

position 2, the stations originally in positions

2 and 3 each move down one space.

%ﬁ

Press PUSH JOG

to move the station to the new

PR CH

PR CH ID

PR CH

PR CH ID

01 25 – – – – 07 C33 – – – –

02 C08 – – – – 08 C26 – – – –

01 25 – – – – 07 C33 – – – –

02 C65 – – – – 08 C26 – – – –

03 10 – – – – 09

55 – – – –

03 C08 – – – – 09

55 – – – –

04 C65 – – – – 10 C24 – – – –

05 C31 – – – – 11 C23 – – – –

06 C32 – – – – 12 C25 – – – –

04 10 – – – – 10 C24 – – – –

05 C31 – – – – 11 C23 – – – –

06 C32 – – – – 12 C25 – – – –

[

∞] : MOVE

: MANUAL CH SET

[5 ] : MOVE =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

CLOSE CHANNEL LIST

SCREEN

Press MENU.

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TUNER SET (cont.)

Set Stations (A)

Set station names that are registered in your recorder.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on

page 34 to access the Channel List screen before continuing.

SELECT ITEM

blinking.

%ﬁ

Press PUSH JOG

until the item you want begins

ACCESS MANUAL

CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Press OK twice.

SELECT NEW STATION

Press PUSH JOG until

the station name (ID)

FINE SYSTEM

06 CH45 – – – – +/– D/K

begins blinking, then press

PR CH

%ﬁ

PUSH JOG

until the

new station’s name (ID)

you want to store begins

blinking.

Registered station names

(੬ pg. 38) appear as you

PUSH JOG

[5 ] : CHANGE ID

∞

[

] : CURSOR +=

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

%ﬁ

press PUSH JOG

SWITCH STATIONS

Press OK.

● The Channel List screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 through 4 as necessary.

CLOSE CHANNEL LIST

SCREEN

Press MENU.

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Set Stations (B)

TV System Selection - When

you see the picture but hear

no audio

Set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on

page 34 to access the Channel List screen and then perform

step 1 and 2 of "Set Stations (A)" on the left before continuing.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on

page 34 to access the Channel List screen before continuing.

SELECT STATION NAME

SELECT CHANNEL

POSITION

want to change its TV system begins blinking, then

press OK. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.

CHARACTER

Press PUSH JOG until

the first letter of the station

Press PUSH JOG ﬁ until the channel position you

name begins blinking.

PR CH

FINE SYSTEM

06 CH45 ARD +/–

D/K

SELECT TV SYSTEM

[

∞] : A-Z, 0-9

] : CURSOR +=

: OK

Press PUSH JOG until TV system setting (D/K or B/G)

begins blinking and then press PUSH JOG ﬁ to select

[MENU] : EXIT

the appropriate TV system. Refer to the table on page

34 also.

ENTER NEW CHARACTER

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to cycle through the characters

RETURN TO CHANNEL LIST

(A–Z, 0–9, –, , +, (space) ) and stop when the

SCREEN

desired character is indicated, then press PUSH JOG

to enter. Enter the remaining characters the same way

(maximum of 4).

Press OK.

● The Channel List screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.

After entering all characters, press OK.

● The Channel List screen appears.

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

incorrect character begins blinking. Then enter the

CLOSE CHANNEL LIST

%ﬁ

correct character by pressing PUSH JOG

SCREEN

Press MENU.

CLOSE CHANNEL LIST

SCREEN

Press MENU.

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TUNER SET (cont.)

TV Station And ID List

ID*

STATION NAME

ID*

STATION NAME

1000

3SAT

ADLT

ANT3

ARD

ARTE

BBC

TV1000

3SAT

ORF2

ORF3

OWL3

PREM

PRO7

RAI1

RAI2

RAI3

RET4

ORF2

ORF3

ADULT

ANTENA3

ARD

OWL3

PREMIERE

PRO7

ARTE

RAI1

BBC GROUP

BBC1

RAI2

BBC1

BBC2

BR3

RAI3

BBC2

RETE4

BAYERN3

CANAL PLUS

PORTUGUSES

CANALE5

CHANNEL4

CHANNEL5

CHILD

TELE21

RTBF1 or 2

RTL

C+

RTBF

RTL

CAN5

CH4

RTL2

RTL4

RTL5

RTP

SAT1

SBS

SHOW

SIC

SKY

SKYN

SPRT

SRTL

STAR

SVT1

SVT2

SW3

TCC

RTL2

RTL4

CH5

RTL5

CHLD

CINE

CLUB

CMT

CNN

CSUR

DISC

RTP

CINEMA

TELECLUB

CMT

SCHWEIZ4

SAT1

SBS

CNN

SHOW

SOCIEDADE

SKY CHANNEL

SKY NEWS

SPORT

SUPER RTL

STAR-TV

SVT1

ANDALUCIA

DISCOVERY

DR TV

DRS

DSF

DRS

DSF

ETB1

ETB2

EURO

EUSP

FEMM

FILM

FNET

FR2

ETB1

ETB2

EURONEWS

EUROSPORTS

FEMMAN

FILM

SVT2

SUEDWEST3

TCC

TELE

TEL5

TF1

TELE

FILMNET

France2

France3

GALAVISION

HESSEN3

INFO-KANAL

ITALIA1

ITALIA7

ITV

TELE5

TF1

FR3

TM3

TMC

TNT

TM3

GALA

HR3

TELEMONTECARLO

TNT INT

TRT INT

TSI

INFO

ITA1

TRT

TSI

ITA7

TSR

ITV

TV1

BRTN TV1

BRTN TV2

TV3

JSTV

KA2

TV2

KA2

TV3

KAB1

KAN2

LOCA

KABEL1

KANAL2

LOCAL

TV4

TV5

TV6

TVE1

TVE2

TVG

TVI

TVE1

MBC

MCM

MDR

MOVE

MTV

MTV3

N-TV

NBC

NDR3

NED1

NED2

NED3

NEWS

NICK

NRK

MBR

TVE2

MCM

TV GALICIA

TV INDEPENDENT

TV NORGE

VIDEO

VERONICA

VH-1

MDR

MOVIE

MTV

TVN

VCR

VERO

VH-1

VIVA

VIV2

VMTV

VOX

VT4

MTV3

NORD3

N-TV

VIVA

VIVA2

NBC SUPER

NDR3

VIDEO MUSIC

VOX

NED1

NED2

VT4

NED3

VTM

WDR1

WDR3

YLE1

YLE2

ZDF

VTM

West1

NICKELODEON

NRK

NRK2

ODEON

ORF1

West3

YLE1

NRK2

ODE

ORF1

YLE2

ZDF

ZTV

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

station name. The "ID" abbreviation is listed in the Channel

List screen and is displayed on the TV screen when the

recorder is tuned to a different station.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

PLAYBACK

RECORDING

Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached

during playback or search?

A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.

Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end

of the recording before the pause is overlapped by

the beginning of the continuation of recording. Why

does this happen?

A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and

resume points.

Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the

still mode?

A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect

the heads.

Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the

Record-Pause mode?

A. No. The video recorder goes to its Stop mode auto-

matically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.

Q. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame

playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the

problem?

A. This is normal.

Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording?

A. The video recorder automatically rewinds it to the

beginning.

Q. When returning from multi-speed search to normal

playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be

concerned about this?

TIMER RECORDING

A. No, it is normal.

Q. " " and "‰" remain lit on the display panel. Is there

a problem?

Q. Noise bars appear during multi-speed search. What’s

the problem?

A. This is normal.

A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in

progress.

Q. Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape

or a TV broadcast?

A. You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the on-

screen menu, but the audio from the program or tape

you’re viewing can be heard.

Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effect

does removing the Record Safety tab have?

A. It disables marking of index codes.

Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the video recorder

can’t find the programme I want to see. Why not?

A. There may be index codes too close together.

Q. Is it possible to timer-record a TV programme

broadcast in 2000?

A. Yes, it is possible.

ATTENTION:

This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases,

switch the recorder off and unplug the mains power cord. Then plug it in again and turn the recorder on. Take out the cassette.

After checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily

corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair.

POWER

SYMPTOM

1. No power is applied to the

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The mains power cord is discon-

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the mains power cord.

recorder.

nected.

2. The clock is functioning properly,

but the recorder cannot be

powered.

● “‰“ is displayed on the display

panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".

Press the TIMER button to turn the

“‰“ indicator off.

3. The remote control won’t function.

● The batteries are discharged.

● The remote control is set to the

wrong operating mode.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

Press the appropriate button (TV or

VCR) depending on the unit you want

to operate. (੬ pg. 29)

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM

1. The tape does not run during

recording.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

● “ “ is displayed on the display

Press PLAY to turn the “ “ indicator

panel.

off.

2. The tape will not rewind or fast-

forward.

● The tape is already fully rewound or

fast-forwarded.

Check the cassette.

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM

1. The playback picture does not

appear while the tape is running.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● If you’re using the RF OUT connec-

tion . . .

CORRECTIVE ACTION

If you are using the RF OUT connec-

tion . . .

. . . the TV receiver’s channel selector

is not set to the VIDEO channel.

. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel

has not been correctly set.

● If you’re using the AV connection, the

TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.

. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO

channel. (੬ pg. 4)

. . . Perform "Video Channel Set"

(੬ pg. 4)

If you are using the AV connection,

set the TV to its AV mode.

2. Noise appears during visual

search.

● This is normal.

3. Noise appears during normal

playback.

● The automatic tracking mode is

engaged.

Try manual tracking. (੬ pg. 14)

4. Noise appears during slow-motion

playback.

● The automatic tracking mode is

engaged.

Try manual tracking. (੬ pg. 14)

5. Noise appears during still

playback.

Press TV PROG + or – a few times to

remove the noise bars from the screen.

6. The playback picture is blurred or

interrupted while TV broadcasts

are clear.

● The video heads may be dirty.

Consult your JVC dealer.

7. No sound accompanies the

playback picture.

● The TV system you have selected at

the TV System Select screen is

incorrect.

Set it to the correct position for the TV

broadcast system used in your area.

(੬ pg. 37.)

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RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Recording cannot be started.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● There is no cassette loaded, or the

cassette loaded has had its Record

Safety tab removed.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Insert a cassette, or using adhesive

tape, reseal the slot where the tab

was removed.

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

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

● “F-1” has been selected as the input

Set to the desired channel.

mode.

● The source (another video recorder,

camcorder) has not been properly

connected.

● All necessary power switches have

not been turned on.

● The input mode is not correct.

Confirm that the source is properly

connected.

Confirm that all units’ power switches

are turned on.

Set the input mode to “F-1”.

● The camcorder has not been

properly connected.

● The input mode is not correct.

Confirm that the camcorder is

properly connected.

Set the input mode to “F-1”.

4. Camcorder recording is not

possible.

TIMER RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Timer recording won’t work.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

● The clock and/or the timer have

been set incorrectly.

Re-perform the clock and/or timer

settings.

● The timer is not engaged.

Press TIMER and confirm that “‰“ is

displayed on the display panel.

2. On-screen timer programming is

not possible.

● Timer recording is in progress.

Timer programming can’t be

performed while a timer recording is

in progress. Wait until it finishes.

● The timer is engaged but there’s no

cassette loaded.

3. “‰“ and “]“ on the display

Load a cassette with the Record

Safety tab intact, or cover the hole

using adhesive tape.

panel won’t stop blinking.

● The loaded cassette has had its

Record Safety tab removed.

4. The cassette is automatically

ejected, and “‰“ and “]“ on the

display panel won’t stop blinking.

Remove the cassette and cover the

hole with adhesive tape, or insert a

cassette with the Record Safety tab

intact.

5. “‰“ blinks for 10 seconds and the

● TIMER has been pressed when there

are no programs in memory, or the

timer record information has been

programmed incorrectly.

Check the programmed data and re-

program as necessary, then press

TIMER again.

Timer mode is disengaged.

6. The cassette is automatically

ejected, the power shuts off and

“‰“ and “]“ won’t stop

blinking.

● The end of the tape was reached

during timer recording.

The programme may not have been

recorded in its entirety. Next time

make sure you have enough time on

the tape to record the entire

programme.

● The recorder’s channel positions

have been set incorrectly.

Refer to "Guide Program Number Set"

and re-perform the procedure

(੬ pg. 20).

7. SHOWVIEW does not timer-record

properly.

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