JVC VCR HR J270 User Manual

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CONTENTS  
SAFETY FIRST  
2
Safety Precautions .................................2  
INDEX  
4
7
VIDEO CASSETTE  
RECORDER  
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER  
Basic Connections ................................7  
INITIAL SETTINGS  
8
Auto Set Up ..........................................8  
Preset Download ................................10  
Language ............................................12  
SAT CONTROL SET  
13  
Satellite Receiver Control Setting ........13  
T-V LINK 15  
T-V Link Functions ..............................15  
PLAYBACK  
16  
Basic Playback ....................................16  
Playback Features ...............................17  
RECORDING  
20  
Basic Recording ..................................20  
Recording Features .............................21  
B.E.S.T. Picture System .......................23  
TIMER RECORDING  
24  
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SHOWVIEW Timer Programming ........24  
Express Timer Programming ................26  
Automatic Satellite Programme  
Recording ...........................................30  
EDITING  
31  
Edit From A Camcorder ......................31  
Edit To Or From Another Video  
Recorder .............................................32  
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS  
33  
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver .....33  
Connecting/Using A Decoder .............34  
Connecting/Using A Stereo System .....35  
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS  
36  
Mode Set ............................................36  
Tuner Set ............................................40  
Video Channel Set ..............................46  
The recorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of  
HR-J670EU.  
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SHOWVIEW Setup ..............................47  
Clock Set ............................................48  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
SPECIFICATIONS  
50  
53  
54  
55  
LIST OF TERMS  
EN  
LPT0322-001C  
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For Italy:  
“It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.’95  
published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.’95”  
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.  
For HR-J670/671/672/673/674/470/472EU owners:  
Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long Play) mode cannot be played back on a  
single-speed video recorder.  
For HR-J270/272EU owners:  
Video tapes recorded with another recorder in the LP (Long Play) mode cannot be played back on this  
video recorder.  
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video  
cassette.  
1. DO NOT place the recorder . . .  
...in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.  
...in direct sunlight.  
...in a dusty environment.  
...in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.  
...on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.  
2. DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openings.  
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control.  
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.  
5. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.  
MOISTURE CONDENSATION  
Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or  
under extremely humid conditions-just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold  
liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where  
condensation may occur, keep the recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.  
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INDEX  
FRONT VIEW  
A STANDBY/ON 1 Button pg. 8  
B Cassette Loading Slot  
C SP/LP Button (HR-J670/671/672/673/674/470/  
472EU) pg. 20  
REVIEW Button (HR-J270/272EU) pg. 18  
D Rewind 3 Button pg. 16, 17  
E Play 4 Button pg. 16  
F Fast Forward 5 Button pg. 16, 17  
G SAT# Button pg. 30  
H SAT# Indicator pg. 30  
I Timer# Button pg. 25, 27  
J Front Display Panel pg. 5  
K Infrared Beam Receiving Window  
L PR +/– Buttons pg. 20  
M Display – – : – – Button pg. 22  
N Record 7 Button pg. 20  
O Stop/Eject 0 Button pg. 16  
P Pause 9 Button pg. 17  
REAR VIEW  
A Mains Power Cord pg. 7  
B SAT CONTROL Connector pg. 13  
C ANT. IN Connector pg. 7  
D AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector  
pg. 13, 31, 32, 33, 34  
F AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors  
(HR-J670/671/672/673/674EU only) pg. 35  
G RF OUT Connector pg. 7  
E AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector  
pg. 7, 31, 32, 33, 34  
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FRONT DISPLAY PANEL  
A B.E.S.T. Picture System Display pg. 23  
D Programme Time Indicators pg. 26  
E “Timer” Indicator pg. 25, 27  
F Tape Remaining Time Indicator pg. 22  
G Channel/Clock Display pg. 11  
H Instant REVIEW Indicator pg. 18  
I VPS/PDC Indicator pg. 25, 27  
J VCR Indicator pg. 21  
B Symbolic Mode Indicators  
STILL:  
SLOW:  
u i  
PLAY:  
FF/REWVARIABLE  
SEARCH:  
RECORD:  
u
o
RECORD  
PAUSE:  
K “Cassette Loaded” Mark  
o i  
L Counter/Remain Display  
C Tape Speed Indicators  
M Mode Display (L-1, L-2 or SAT*)  
* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (pg. 39), “SAT” appears  
(HR-J670/671/672/673/674/470/472EU only)  
instead of “L-2”.  
pg. 20  
* EP is for NTSC playback only.  
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY  
When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (pg. 37), various  
G Tape position indicator  
The tape position indicator  
appears on the TV screen  
when you press 3 or  
5 from the Stop mode  
or perform an Index Search  
(pg. 19). The position of  
q” in relation to “0”  
operational indicators appear on the TV screen.  
(beginning) or “+” (end)  
shows you where you are  
on the tape.  
Beginning  
End  
NOTE:  
Depending on the type of tape used, the tape position  
indicator may not appear correctly.  
H Type of broadcast (HR-J670/671/672/673/  
674EU only) pg. 22  
A Operation mode indicators  
B Tape speed SP/LP/EP (HR-J670/671/672/673/674/  
I Current day/month/year  
470/472EU only)  
* EP is for NTSC playback only.  
C Tape direction  
J Clock display  
K Channel position number and station name/  
Auxiliary input indicator (L-1, L-2 or SAT*)  
* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (pg. 39), “SAT” appears  
instead of “L-2”.  
D Counter display  
E Tape remaining time indicator pg. 22  
F Audio mode display (HR-J670/671/672/673/  
674EU only) pg. 19  
L Timer warning display  
A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timer-  
recording is to start in 5 minutes if you’re not in the Timer  
mode at that time. The warning blinks for the entire 5  
minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear  
the display, press &.  
M Cassette loaded mark  
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INDEX (cont.)  
A TV Button “Operating JVC TVs” below  
B TV/VCR Button pg. 21 and “Operating JVC  
TVs” below  
REMOTE CONTROL  
C REVIEW Button pg. 18  
D NUMBER Keys pg. 20, 24  
E VPS/PDC Button pg. 25, 27  
F Cancel & Button pg. 28  
0000 Button pg. 22  
G STOP +/– Button pg. 26  
H START +/– Button pg. 26  
I PROG Button pg. 24  
J Programme Check " Button pg. 28  
K Rewind 3 Button pg. 16, 17  
L Record 7 Button pg. 20  
M Stop 8 Button pg. 16, 20  
N MENU Button pg. 12  
O r t Button pg. 8  
TV PR +/– Button “Operating JVC TVs” below  
P STANDBY/ON 1 Button pg. 8  
Q AUDIO Button pg. 19  
^ (TV Muting) Button “Operating JVC TVs”  
below  
R Display – – : – – Button pg. 22  
S DAILY Button pg. 25, 27  
T WEEKLY Button pg. 25, 27  
U AUX Button pg. 31  
V # (Timer) Button pg. 25, 27  
W DATE +/– Button pg. 26  
X PR +/– Button pg. 20  
Y Auto Tracking p Button pg. 18  
SP/LP Button pg. 20  
Z 30 SEC Button pg. 19  
a Play 4 Button pg. 16  
b Fast Forward 5 Button pg. 16, 17  
c Pause 9 Button pg. 17  
d OK Button pg. 9  
e w e Button pg. 17  
TV % +/– Button “Operating JVC TVs” below  
How To Use  
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also  
be used to operate your JVC TV while holding down the TV  
button. (“Operating JVC TVs” in the right column)  
The remote control can operate most of your video recorders  
functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets.  
(“Operating JVC TVs” below)  
Point the remote control toward the receiving window.  
The maximum operating distance of the remote control is  
about 8 m.  
This remote control transmits A code signals only; it is not  
applicable to B code signals.  
Operating JVC TVs  
To operate your TV, while holding down the TV button, press  
the corresponding button: STANDBY/ON 1, TV/VCR,  
TV PR +/–, TV %+/–, ^ (TV Muting).  
NOTES:  
When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct  
directions as indicated under the battery cover.  
Depending on the type of JVC TV, some or all functions  
may not be operated using the remote control.  
If the remote control doesn’t work properly, remove its  
batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then  
try again.  
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER  
Its essential that your video recorder be properly  
connected.  
Basic Connections  
THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY  
VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.  
Aerial connector  
A Check the contents.  
Back of TV  
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories  
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 54.  
B Situate the recorder.  
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.  
TV aerial  
cable  
C Connect the recorder to TV.  
21-pin SCART  
connector  
The connection method you use depends on the type of  
TV you have.  
21-pin SCART  
RF cable  
cable  
(provided)  
RF Connection  
(not provided)  
To connect to a TV with NO AV input connectors . . .  
A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.  
B Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN connector on the  
rear panel of the recorder.  
C Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT  
connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the TVs  
aerial connector.  
Mains power cord  
AV Connection  
To connect to a TV with AV input connectors . . .  
A Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF  
CONNECTION”.  
B Connect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between the AV1  
(L-1) IN/OUT connector on the rear panel of the recorder and  
the TVs 21-pin SCART connector.  
Back of  
recorder  
AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT  
D Connect the recorder to mains.  
Mains outlet  
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.  
Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input  
connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of  
interference. And if you are using a stereo TV, you will  
need an optional 21-pin SCART cable in order to  
enjoy stereo playback of video tapes.  
After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set  
Up” on page 8.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS  
Before starting, make sure of the following:  
The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder.  
The recorders mains power cord should be connected to a  
mains outlet.  
Auto Set Up  
If you want to use the on-screen display, the TV should be  
set to its AV mode (with AV connection pg. 7) or UHF  
channel 36 (with RF connection pg. 7).  
Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/  
Auto Guide Program Number Set  
After the 1 button on the recorder or remote control is  
pressed for the first time to power on the recorder, by simply  
selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the  
tuner channels, clock** and Guide Program numbers  
automatically.  
A Turn on the recorder.  
Press 1 on the recorder or remote control. The Country  
Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on  
the TV screen.  
* If you live in Belgium (BELGIUM) or Switzerland (SUISSE), you also  
need to select your language.  
**If you live in Hungary (MAGYARORSZÁG), Czech Republic (CESKÁ  
REPUBLIKA), Poland (POLSKA) or other countries in Eastern Europe  
(OTHER EASTERN EUROPE), set the clock manually.  
NOTE:  
If you have connected your TV to  
the recorder with RF connection  
and the on-screen display  
appearing on UHF channel 36  
looks distorted, perform “Video  
Channel Set” on page 46.  
B Select your country.  
On the front display panel  
Press rt to select your international telephone country  
code of your country referring to the chart in the left  
column.  
(Example) DEUTSCHLAND is selected.  
On the on-screen display  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to your  
countrys name.  
NOTES:  
If you have selected BELGIUM (32) or SUISSE (41), go to step  
3.  
If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG (36), CESKÁ  
REPUBLIKA (42), POLSKA (48) or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE  
(EE), press OK. The Clock Set screen will appear. Set the clock  
manually (pg. 48), then go to step 4.  
If you have selected any other country name (code), go to step  
4.  
International Telephone Country Code  
BELGIUM  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
32  
42  
45  
49  
34  
30  
39  
36  
31  
NORGE  
ÖSTERREICH  
POLSKA  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
47  
CESKÁ REPUBLIKA  
DANMARK  
DEUTSCHLAND  
ESPAÑA  
43  
48  
351  
41  
358  
46  
– –  
EE  
PORTUGAL  
SUISSE  
GREECE  
SUOMI  
ITALIA  
SVERIGE  
MAGYARORSZÁG  
NEDERLAND  
OTHER WESTERN EUROPE  
OTHER EASTERN EUROPE  
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If you are using the on-screen  
display, the AUTO SET  
C Select the language.  
display panel and/or on the TV screen.  
On the front display panel  
Press rt to select your language code.  
screen will appear. As Auto  
Set Up progresses, the “q“  
mark on the TV screen  
Press OK. The Language Set display appears on the front  
moves from left to right.  
Language Code  
Beginning  
If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV  
End  
ENGLISH  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
NORSK  
SUOMI  
DANSK  
POLSKI  
CEcTINA  
MAGYAR  
:
:
:
:
:
:
08  
09  
10  
11  
12  
13  
DEUTSCH  
FRANCAIS  
ITALIANO  
connection (pg. 7), the recorder will automatically perform  
Preset Download (pg. 10).  
CASTELLANO  
NEDERLANDS  
SVENSKA  
ATTENTION  
Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the recorders  
memory backup has expired, all the stored stations and their  
Guide Program numbers remain in the recorders memory  
and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again. You  
only need to set the clock. (pg. 48)  
(Example) DEUTSCH is selected for SUISSE.  
International telephone  
Language code  
country code  
If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as  
required.  
Video channel setting (for RF connection users) pg. 46  
Tuner setting pg. 40  
On the on-screen display  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to the  
language of your choice.  
Clock setting pg. 48  
If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform  
tuner setting (pg. 40) and, if necessary, video channel  
setting (pg. 46).  
NOTES:  
In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme  
Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither  
Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.  
If there is a power cut, or if you press 1 or MENU while Auto  
Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure  
to turn off the recorder power once and try again from step 1.  
Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the  
reception condition.  
If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds  
unnatural 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  
(pg. 43, “INFORMATION”).  
D Perform Auto Set Up.  
the front display panel and/or on the TV screen.  
On the front display panel  
Press rt to select “Auto” and press OK or e.  
Press OK. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on  
On the on-screen display  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
“AUTO SET” and press OK or  
e.  
“Auto” blinks on the front display panel; do NOT press  
any button on the recorder or remote control until the  
front display panel shows clock time, “(CH) 1” or  
– –:– –” as illustrated on page 11.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV  
connection (pg. 7), the recorder will automatically perform  
Preset Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step 4 on page 9.  
After downloading, the recorder sets the clock and Guide  
Program numbers automatically.  
Preset Download  
Auto Channel Set by Downloading  
from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide  
Program Number Set  
Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Auto Set Up” on page 8 before  
continuing.  
A Perform Preset Download.  
ATTENTION  
Press OK. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on  
You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link,  
etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.  
* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,  
SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-  
wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and  
available functions may differ by system.  
the front display panel and/or on the TV screen.  
On the front display panel  
Press rt to select “CH – –” and press OK or e.  
On the on-screen display  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to “T-V  
LINK” and press OK or e.  
Preset positions on the front display panel increase from  
“CH1”; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote  
control until the front display panel shows clock time,  
“(CH) 1” or “– –:– –” as illustrated on page 11.  
If you are using the on-screen  
display, the T-V LINK screen  
will appear. Then the GUIDE  
PROG SET screen will appear  
during Guide Program  
Number Set.  
If you press any button on the  
recorder or remote control  
while downloading is in  
progress, it will be interrupted.  
NOTES:  
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.  
In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme  
Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither  
Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.  
If there is a power cut, or if you press 1 or MENU while  
downloading or set up is in progress, it will be interrupted; be  
sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again from the  
beginning.  
B Set the video channel.  
Set the video channel to off manually. (pg. 46)  
Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the  
reception condition.  
On this recorder, the characters available for station names  
(ID) are A–Z, 0–9, –, f, + and I (space). Some names of  
downloaded stations may differ from those of your TV  
(pg. 44).  
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Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download appear on the front display panel  
If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have been performed successfully, the  
correct current time is displayed.  
Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations  
have been stored in the recorders memory by using the PR button(s).  
If station names (ID – pg. 45) have also been stored in the recorders memory, the station name  
will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is  
tuned to a different station.  
If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel  
positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 42 – 45.  
If Auto Channel Set has succeeded but Auto Clock Set has not, “1” (channel position) is  
displayed.  
A Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary  
stations have been stored in the recorders memory by using the PR button(s).  
If station names (ID – pg. 45) have also been stored in the recorders memory, the station name  
will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is  
tuned to a different station.  
If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel  
positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 42 – 45.  
B Perform “Clock Set” on page 48.  
If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have failed, “– –:– –” is displayed.  
Make sure the cables are connected properly and turn off the recorders power once, then turn the  
recorders power back on again.  
The Country Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the TV screen; perform “Auto  
Set Up” on page 8 or “Preset Download” on page 10 again.  
IMPORTANT  
To check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly, perform the SHOWVIEW Timer Programming (pg. 24).  
In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work  
properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly when you timer-record a TV programme using the SHOWVIEW  
system, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the SHOWVIEW  
system, be sure to check the desired channel is selected correctly (pg. 24, “SHOWVIEW® Timer Programming”).  
Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. You can delete those stations with  
an unacceptable picture (pg. 43, “Delete A Channel”).  
INFORMATION  
Language for the on-screen display  
Auto Set Up also selects the language automatically for the on-screen display depending on the Country setting you have made in  
step 2 on page 8 (unless you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE), as shown below.  
SUOMI  
SUOMI  
DANMARK  
DANSK  
NEDERLAND  
NEDERLANDS  
ENGLISH  
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
PORTUGAL  
DEUTSCHLAND  
POLSKA  
ENGLISH  
DEUTSCH  
POLSKI  
ÖSTERREICH  
CESKÁ REPUBLIKA  
ITALIA  
DEUTSCH  
CEcTINA  
GREECE  
OTHER WESTERN EUROPE  
OTHER EASTERN EUROPE  
ENGLISH  
ITALIANO  
MAGYAR  
CASTELLANO  
ENGLISH  
NORGE  
SVERIGE  
NORSK  
SVENSKA  
MAGYARORSZÁG  
ESPAÑA  
If you want to change the language setting manually, see “Language” on page 12.  
Just Clock  
Your recorder is equipped with the Just Clock function which provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at  
regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. If you want to take advantage of this function, simply set it to “ON”  
(pg. 48, “Just Clock”).  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen  
messages in 13 different languages. Though Auto Set Up  
selects the language automatically (pg. 11), you can  
change the language setting manually as required.  
Language  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or  
AV mode).  
A Access the Main Menu screen.  
Press MENU.  
B Access the Country Set screen.  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
“AUTO CH SET”, then press  
OK or e.  
C Select your country.  
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your  
countrys name, then press OK or e.  
D Select the language.  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to the  
language of your choice.  
You do not have to press OK;  
pressing OK enters AUTO SET/  
T-V LINK screen.  
E Return to the normal screen.  
Press MENU.  
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SAT CONTROL SET  
The following procedure is required if you receive  
satellite channels through a satellite receiver.  
Satellite Receiver  
Approximately 20 seconds before the SHOWVIEW timer  
programming (pg. 24) or Express timer programming  
(pg. 26) starts, the recorder sets its input mode to “L-2”  
and automatically switches the satellite receivers  
channels using an optional Satellite Controller.  
Control Setting  
Satellite receiver  
Installing Satellite Controller  
A Situate the Satellite Controller.  
Place the Satellite Controller so that the path between its  
transmitter and the satellite receivers remote sensor is  
unobstructed.  
B Attach the Satellite Controller.  
Your recorder  
Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back  
of the Satellite Controller.  
Satellite Controller  
(not provided)  
(suggested locations)  
C Make connections.  
Satellite Controller  
(not provided)  
Transmitter  
Be sure to connect the recorders AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER  
connector to the satellite receivers 21-pin SCART  
connector.  
Satellite receiver  
NOTE:  
When connecting your satellite receiver, refer to its instruction  
manual.  
D Connect the Satellite Controller to recorder.  
Connect the Satellite Controller to the SAT CONTROL  
connector on the rear panel.  
21-pin SCART  
cable  
(not provided)  
SAT CONTROL  
AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER  
Back of recorder  
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SAT CONTROL SET (cont.)  
C Access the Initial Set screen.  
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL  
SET”, then press OK or e.  
D Access the Sat Control Set screen.  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
“SAT CONTROL SET”, then  
press OK or e.  
E Enter the satellite receivers brand.  
Press the appropriate NUMBER  
keys to enter the brand code  
from the list on page 15, then  
press OK.  
If the brand code you entered is  
invalid, the code field will be  
reset. Enter the correct brand  
code again.  
If the recorder is in playback or  
recording, you cannot set the  
brand code.  
F Select the satellite receivers channel.  
Press the appropriate NUMBER  
keys to enter the channel  
position on the satellite  
receiver, then press OK.  
You can select the channel  
position between 1 to 999.  
After pressing OK, the recorder  
enters the Test mode.  
Setting satellite receiver's brand and  
channel  
After installation, set the satellite receivers brand and  
channel correctly; otherwise, the Satellite Controller  
cannot work correctly.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV  
mode).  
A Turn on the satellite receiver.  
Turn on the satellite receivers power.  
Access the Main Menu screen on the  
recorder.  
B
Press MENU.  
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T-V LINK  
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15  
G Check the result of the test.  
channel number has been  
changed to the same one as  
you set in step 6 ...  
Press rt to move the highlight  
bar (pointer) to “CHANGED  
TO ...”, then press OK or e to  
finish the Sat Control Set mode.  
T-V Link Functions  
If the satellite receiver’s  
When you connect the recorder to your TV via a fully-wired 21-  
pin SCART cable (pg. 7), the following functions are  
available. You can use these functions only with a TV offering T-  
V Link, etc.*  
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.  
* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,  
SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired  
21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available  
functions may differ by system.  
If the satellite receiver’s  
channel number has not been changed correctly ...  
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “NOT  
CHANGED”, then press OK or e. Then perform the  
procedure again from step 5.  
NexTView Link  
You can download the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)  
information from your TV for timer-programming on the  
recorder.  
BRAND NAME  
CODE  
JVC  
73  
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.  
AMSTRAD  
CANAL SATELLITE  
CANAL +  
D-BOX  
60, 61, 62, 63, 92  
81  
81  
TV Auto Power On  
85  
ECHOSTAR  
ECHOSTAR (VIA DIGITAL)  
FINLUX  
78, 79, 80  
The TV will turn on and be set to its AV mode automatically  
whenever you play a tape.  
82  
68  
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.  
FORCE  
89  
GALAXIS  
GRUNDIG  
HIRSCHMANN  
ITT NOKIA  
JERROLD  
KATHREIN  
LUXOR  
88  
64, 65  
64, 78  
VCR Auto Standby  
68  
75  
You can use your TVs remote control to turn off the recorder.  
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.  
70, 71  
68  
MASCOM  
MASPRO  
NOKIA  
PACE  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
RFT  
SAGEM  
SALORA  
SIEMENS  
SKYMASTER  
TPS  
93  
70  
Direct Rec  
87  
65, 67, 74, 86, 92  
You can easily start recording the programme that you are  
watching on your TV. When you use this function, set “DIRECT  
REC” to “ON” (pg. 37).  
74  
66, 84  
69  
83  
68  
64  
69  
83  
TRIAX  
WISI  
91  
64  
NOTES:  
The Satellite Controller may not work with all types of satellite  
receiver.  
For some satellite receivers, you need to set its channel input  
mode to 2-digit.  
If your satellite receiver has more than two channel modes, be  
sure to set to “All Channel Mode”. For details, refer to the  
instruction manual of the satellite receiver.  
When selecting the satellite receivers channel (step 6),  
signals from the remote control may interfere with signals  
transmitted from the Satellite Controller. In this case, move the  
remote control as close to the recorders infrared beam  
receiving window as possible.  
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PLAYBACK  
A Load a cassette.  
Basic 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  
pointed toward the recorder.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or  
AV mode).  
Don’t apply too much pressure when inserting.  
The recorders power comes on automatically and the counter  
is reset to 0:00:00.  
If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins  
automatically.  
B Find the programme start point.  
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press 3. To  
go forward, press 5.  
C Start playback.  
Press 4. “BEST” appears blinking in the recorders front  
display panel during automatic tracking. (pg. 23)  
D Stop playback.  
Press 8 on the remote control or 0 on the recorders  
front panel. Then press 0 to remove the cassette.  
Clean the video heads using 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” (pg. 37)).  
Usable cassettes  
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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Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame  
Playback  
Playback Features  
1 Pause during playback.  
Press 9.  
If there is vertical jitter, use the PR buttons to correct the  
picture.  
2 Activate Frame-by-frame playback.  
Press 9.  
OR  
Press w or e.  
Slow Motion  
During still picture, press and hold 9 for 2 seconds, then  
release. Press and release again to return to still picture.  
OR  
During still picture, press and hold w or e. Release to  
return to still picture.  
High-Speed Search  
During playback or still, press 5 for forward high-  
speed search, or 3 for reverse high-speed search.  
NOTE:  
For short searches, press and hold 5 or 3 for over 2  
seconds during playback or still picture. When released, normal  
playback resumes.  
Variable Speed Search  
During playback, press w or e.  
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 4.  
ATTENTION  
Picture may not appear during high-speed search with an  
LP-recorded tape. (HR-J670/671/672/673/674/470/  
472EU only)  
In the high-speed search, still, slow motion or frame by  
frame playback mode, the picture will be distorted, and  
there will be a loss of colour.  
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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 PR buttons.  
1 Override automatic tracking.  
Press p on the remote control.  
2 Adjust the tracking manually.  
Press PR + or .  
3 Return to automatic tracking.  
Press p on the remote control.  
NOTE:  
When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic  
tracking mode 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 its found,  
playback begins automatically.  
The front display panel tells you how many programmes have  
been timer-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.  
The number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on  
the front display panel after Auto Satellite Programme  
Recording (pg. 30).  
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Index Search  
Repeat Playback  
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.  
Your recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 100  
times repeatedly.  
1 Start playback.  
Press 4.  
NOTE:  
2 Activate Repeat Playback.  
Before starting, make sure the  
recorder is in the Stop mode.  
Press 4 and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.  
The Play indicator ( u) on the front display panel blinks  
slowly.  
Activate Index Search.  
After playing back a tape 100 times, the recorder stops  
automatically.  
Press w or e (2 or 6). “2 1” or “6 1” is  
displayed on the TV screen and search begins in the  
corresponding direction.  
3 Stop Repeat Playback.  
To access index codes 2 through 9, press w or e repeatedly  
until the correct index number is displayed.  
Example:  
Press 8 at any time.  
Pressing 4, 3, 5 or 9 also stops Repeat Playback.  
To locate the beginning of B from the current position, press w  
twice.  
To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press e  
once.  
Soundtrack Selection  
(HR-J670/671/672/673/  
674EU only)  
Current position  
Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks  
(HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you  
select.  
During Playback  
Pressing AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack  
Index number  
as follows:  
When the specified index code is located, playback begins  
automatically.  
TRACK  
USE  
On-Screen Display  
Skip Search  
HI FI  
For Hi-Fi stereo tapes  
L j h R  
During playback, press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times to skip over  
unwanted sections. To resume normal playback, press 4.  
Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion  
playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.  
HI FI  
L j  
For main audio of Bilingual tapes  
HI FI  
h R  
For sub audio of Bilingual tapes  
Next Function Memory  
NORM  
For audio-dubbed tapes  
For audio-dubbed tapes  
The Next Function Memory “tells” the recorder what to do after  
rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder is in the  
Stop mode.  
HI FI  
NORM  
a- For Automatic Start Of Playback  
Press 3, then press 4 within 2 seconds.  
b- For Automatic Power Off  
NOTES:  
“HIFI L j h R“ should normally be selected. In this mode, Hi-  
Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the normal audio  
track is played back automatically for tapes with only normal  
audio.  
Press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds.  
c- For Automatic Timer Standby  
Press 3, then press # (TIMER) within 2 seconds.  
For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual  
programmes, refer to page 22.  
“O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will  
not appear (pg. 37).  
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RECORDING  
A Load a cassette.  
Basic Recording  
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.  
The recorders power comes on automatically and the counter  
is reset to 0:00:00.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or  
AV mode).  
B Choose a programme.  
Press PR +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the channel  
you wish to record.  
Set the tape speed.  
(HR-J670/671/672/673/674/470/  
472EU only)  
C
Press SP/LP (p). Check the SP/LP indicator on the  
recorders front display panel to confirm the selected tape  
speed.  
D Start recording.  
Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote control, or  
press 7 on the recorder.  
With HR-J670/671/672/673/674/470/472EU:  
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and  
the first LP recording after inserting the cassette. (pg. 23)  
With HR-J270/272EU:  
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of the first recording  
after inserting the cassette. (pg. 23)  
If “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON”, the programme that appears  
on the TV screen will be recorded (pg. 37).  
E Pause/Resume recording.  
Press 9. Press 4 to resume recording.  
F Stop recording.  
Press 8 on the remote control or 0 on the recorder.  
Then press 0 to remove the cassette.  
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.  
Recording Resume Function  
If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer  
Recording (pg. 21) or timer recording (pg. 24, 26), the  
recording will resume automatically when power is restored  
to the recorder unless the recorders memory backup has  
expired.  
Record safety tab  
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Instant Timer Recording (ITR)  
Recording Features  
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.  
1 Start recording.  
Press 7 on the recorder.  
2 Engage the ITR mode.  
Press 7 again. “o“ blinks and 0:30 appears on the front  
display panel.  
3 Set the recording duration.  
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press 7  
to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by  
30 minutes.  
NOTE:  
You can only perform ITR using the 7 button on the recorders  
front panel.  
Record One Programme While  
Watching Another  
If your recorder is connected to the TV via the AV  
connection, press TV/VCR. The recorders VCR indicator  
and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear. 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 TVs channel controls  
appears on the TV screen, while the one selected with the  
recorders PR buttons is recorded on the tape.  
If a decoder is connected to the recorder (pg. 34), you can  
select a scrambled channel as well with the TV channel  
controls.  
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RECORDING (cont.)  
Elapsed Recording Time Indication  
Receiving Stereo And Bilingual  
Programmes  
1 Set the counter display.  
Press – –:– – until a counter reading appears on the front  
display panel.  
(HR-J670/671/672/673/  
674EU only)  
2 Reset the counter.  
Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2)  
and a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) making reception  
of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.  
Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.  
The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed  
time as the tape runs. You can check the exact time of a  
recording or playback.  
When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being  
received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.  
Type of Broadcast  
On-screen Display  
Being Received  
Tape Remaining Time  
Press – –:– – until the time remaining on the tape appears.  
The front display panel shows the tape remaining time with  
y“ displayed.  
A2 Stereo  
A2 Bilingual  
ST  
BIL.  
Regular Monaural  
NICAM Stereo  
NICAM Bilingual  
NICAM Monaural  
(none)  
By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change the display to  
show the counter reading, channel position*, clock time or  
tape remaining time.  
ST NICAM  
BIL. NICAM  
NICAM  
* Channel position is not displayed during playback.  
To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until  
“HIFI L j h R” appears on the TV screen.  
To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until  
“HIFI L j“ or “HIFI h R” appears on the TV screen.  
To listen to the standard (Regular Monaural) audio while  
receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until “NORM”  
appears on the TV screen.  
NOTE:  
Depending on the type of tape used, the tape remaining time  
reading may not appear right away, or is not correct. “– –:– –”  
may sometimes appear, or the display may blink on occasion.  
NOTE:  
“O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will not  
appear (pg. 37).  
To Record Stereo And Bilingual Programmes (A2)  
Stereo programmes are automatically recorded in stereo on the  
Hi-Fi audio track (with the normal audio track recording mixed L  
and R channel sound).  
Bilingual programmes are automatically recorded in bilingual  
on the Hi-Fi audio track. The main soundtrack will be  
recorded on the normal audio track.  
To Record NICAM Stereo And Bilingual  
Programmes  
The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi-Fi  
audio track, and the Standard audio programme on the normal  
audio track.  
NOTES:  
If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the  
broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality.  
Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a  
bilingual programme, refer to “Soundtrack Selection (HR-J670/  
671/672/673/674EU only)” on page 19.  
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Recording  
B.E.S.T. Picture  
System  
The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you  
initiate recording.  
DURING B.E.S.T.  
The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking)  
system checks the condition of the tape in use during  
playback and recording, and compensates to provide the  
highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You  
can set “B.E.S.T.” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference  
(pg. 37).  
B.E.S.T. COMPLETE  
The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the  
condition of the tape, then begins recording.  
Playback  
NOTES:  
The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you  
initiate playback.  
With HR-J670/671/672/673/674/470/472EU:  
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-J270/272EU:  
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  
Programme Recording is in progress (pg. 30).  
In the case of timer recordings, 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.  
The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality based on the  
quality of the tape in use.  
B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. “BEST” appears  
blinking on the recorders front 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.  
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 (pg. 37).  
“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.  
Pressing the recorders 7 button while “BEST” is displayed  
does not start Instant Timer Recording (pg. 21).  
ATTENTION  
Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually  
starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after 7  
and 4 on the remote control are pressed, or 7 on the  
recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the desired  
scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the following  
steps:  
A Press and hold 9 and press 7 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.  
B Press 4 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” (pg. 37).  
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TIMER RECORDING  
With the SHOWVIEW system, timer programming is greatly  
simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding  
code number which your recorder is able to recognize.  
SHOWVIEW® Timer  
A Access the SHOWVIEW screen.  
Programming  
Press PROG.  
Before performing the SHOWVIEW Timer  
Programming:  
Make sure that the recorders built-in clock is set properly.  
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).  
The front display panel looks like this:  
B Enter the SHOWVIEW number.  
Press the NUMBER keys to  
enter the SHOWVIEW number  
of a programme you wish to  
record.  
If you make a mistake, press &  
and input the correct number.  
The SHOWVIEW number you enter appears on the front display  
panel with only a 4-digit number:  
C Access the SHOWVIEW Program screen.  
Press OK, then the  
SHOWVIEW Program screen  
appears (if you’re just starting  
out, “P1” appears).  
The front display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing  
" changes the display to the programme stop time, then the  
date and channel position.  
IMPORTANT  
Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is  
displayed; if not, see “SHOWVIEW® Setup” on page 47 and set  
the Guide Program number correctly.  
If the number you entered is invalid, “ERROR” appears on the  
TV screen and “Err” appears on the front display panel. Press  
& and input a valid SHOWVIEW number.  
If the “GUIDE PROG SET” screen appears, see “ATTENTION”  
on page 25.  
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Satellite Receiver Users  
Set the tape speed.  
(HR-J670/671/672/673/674/470/  
472EU only)  
D
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using the SHOWVIEW  
system:  
A Perform “Satellite Receiver Control Setting” on page 13.  
B Perform steps 1 7. In step 3, the front display panel  
shows “L-2” for the channel position. In step 5, you  
cannot set “VPS/PDC” to “ON”.  
Press SP/LP (p).  
C Leave the satellite receivers power on.  
E Set the VPS/PDC mode.  
If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen or “VPS/PDC”  
is lit on the front display panel, VPS/PDC is set to ON.  
If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen or “VPS/PDC”  
is not lit on the front display panel, VPS/PDC is set to OFF.  
“VPS/PDC Recording” on page 27.  
ATTENTION  
Press VPS/PDC to select “ON” or “OFF”.  
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.  
If you want to set the Guide Program number for the satellite  
broadcast station, press the NUMBER key “0” to change “TV  
PROG” to “SAT”. Press rt to input the channel position  
number on which your recorder or satellite receiver receives  
that station, then press OK or e to set the Guide Program  
number. The SHOWVIEW Program screen appears.  
(Example)  
F Return to the normal screen.  
Press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears  
on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal  
screen appears. If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears  
on the TV screen and “Err” on the front display panel, see  
page 29.  
To timer-record a ZDF  
programme with the  
SHOWVIEW system.  
* If your recorder receives ZDF on  
Repeat steps 1 6 for each additional programme.  
the channel position 2, press OK  
or e after entering “2”.  
G Engage the recorders timer mode.  
Press # (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically  
and # appears on the front display panel.  
To disengage the timer mode, press # (TIMER) again.  
NOTES:  
To Change The Stop Time . . .  
. . . press STOP +/– after pressing OK in step 3. You can  
compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays.  
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 TV 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 the TV screen and  
“FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra  
programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary  
programmes (pg. 28).  
It is not possible to timer-record a TV programme with a  
SHOWVIEW number which starts with “0”.  
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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  
A Access the SHOWVIEW screen.  
Press PROG.  
Before performing Express Timer Programming:  
Make sure that the recorders built-in clock is set properly.  
Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder  
will come on automatically.  
B Access the Programme screen.  
Press START +/–. (If you’re  
just starting out, “P1”  
appears.)  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
The front display panel looks like this:  
C Enter the programme start time.  
Press START +/– to enter the  
time you want recording to  
start.  
Press and hold START +/– to  
move in 30-minute  
increments, or press and  
release repeatedly to move 1  
minute at a time.  
The front display panel looks like this:  
D Enter the 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.  
E Enter the programme date.  
Press DATE +/–.  
The current date appears on the TV screen. The date you enter  
appears in its place.  
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Satellite Receiver Users  
F Enter the channel position.  
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer  
Programming:  
Press PR +/–.  
A Perform “Satellite Receiver Control Setting” on page 13.  
B Perform steps 1 10. In step 6, press the NUMBER key  
0” to change “TV PROG” to “SAT”. The front display  
panel shows “L-2” for the channel position. Then press PR  
+/– to enter the channel position for the satellite  
broadcast. In step 8, you cannot set “VPS/PDC” to “ON”.  
C Leave the satellite receivers power on.  
VPS/PDC Recording  
Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme  
Delivery Control) and VPS (Video Programme System) are  
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 the tape speed.  
(HR-J670/671/672/673/674/470/  
472EU only)  
G
Press SP/LP (p).  
H Set the VPS/PDC mode.  
If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen or “VPS/PDC”  
is lit on the front display panel, VPS/PDC is set to ON.  
If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen or “VPS/PDC”  
is not lit on the front display panel, VPS/PDC is set to OFF.  
“VPS/PDC Recording” in the right column  
NOTES:  
When you use Express Timer Programming, set the start  
time (VPS or PDC time) exactly as advertised in the TV  
listing. A different time than advertised will result in no  
recording.  
Press VPS/PDC to select “ON” or “OFF”.  
VPS/PDC recording is also possible when a satellite  
receiver or a cable system is connected to AV2 (L-2) IN/  
DECODER on your recorder.  
VPS/PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 (L-1) IN/  
OUT connector.  
I Return to the normal screen.  
After confirming all information is correct, press PROG or  
OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the TV  
screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen  
appears. If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears on the  
TV screen and “Err” on the front display panel, see  
page 29.  
How to check if the station being received transmits a  
VPS/PDC signal  
A Press – –:– – until the channel position appears on the  
front display panel.  
B Hold down START+ for about 5 seconds.  
“VPS/PDC” appears blinking on the front display panel.  
If a VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station, “VPS/  
PDC” will stop blinking.  
Repeat steps 1 9 for each additional programme.  
If no VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station, “VPS/  
PDC” will blink at a slower rate.  
C Press – –:– – or START+ again to return to normal display.  
J Engage the recorders timer mode.  
Press # (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically  
and # appears on the front display panel.  
To disengage the timer mode, 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 TV 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 the TV screen and “FULL”  
appears on the front display panel. To record the extra  
programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes  
(pg. 28).  
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
C Access the Programme screen/display.  
Press " again to check  
more information. Each time  
you press ", the next  
programmes information  
appears.  
The front 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 change a programme...  
D Cancel or change a programme.  
Press & to cancel a programme. To change programme  
settings, press the appropriate button: START+/–,  
STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, VPS/PDC and/or SP/LP  
(p).  
You can change “TV PROG” to “SAT” for the channel position  
by pressing the NUMBER key “0”.  
E Return to the normal screen/display.  
Press " as many times as necessary. If there are still  
some programmes remaining, go on to step 6.  
F Return to the timer mode.  
Press # (TIMER).  
Check, cancel and change programmes  
NOTE:  
You can also check the programmes on the front display panel  
even if the recorders power is off (unless the recorder is in the  
Power Save mode pg. 38) or the recorder is in the Timer  
mode; however, it is not possible to cancel or change the  
programmes.  
A Disengage the timer mode.  
Press # (TIMER), then press 1.  
B Access the Programme Check screen/display.  
Press ".  
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When programmes overlap each other  
If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another  
programme overlapping the programme you have just made.  
The Programme Check screen appears and conflicting  
programmes will start blinking.  
Example: Programme 1 (you have just made) and  
Programme 4 overlap each other.  
A Confirm the overlapping programmes.  
Overlapping programmes blink on the TV screen.  
B Select the programme to modify.  
Press rt, then press OK or e.  
You can only select one of the overlapping programmes.  
NOTE:  
If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG to finish the timer  
programme setting. The programme with the lower programme  
number will be recorded and the other one will not be recorded  
correctly. If no changes are made for approximately 1 minute,  
the recorder will return to the normal screen.  
C Cancel or change programme setting.  
To cancel a programme, press & when the Programme  
screen you do not want is shown. "PROGRAM  
COMPLETED" appears on the TV screen for about 5  
seconds, then the normal screen appears.  
To change a programme, press the appropriate button:  
START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, VPS/PDC and/or  
SP/LP (p) when the Programme screen on which you  
want to make changes is shown, then press OK.  
"PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the TV screen for  
about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.  
NOTE:  
If the overlap is not yet solved, or another overlap occurs with  
the timer programme setting after making the last correction on a  
programme, the conflicting programmes will be shown on the  
Programme Check screen again. Repeat the above steps again  
until the overlap is solved.  
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
ATTENTION  
Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the  
programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start  
recording when the satellite receivers power is turned on.  
If you have connected another appliance other than a  
satellite receiver to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector,  
be sure not to engage the Auto Satellite Programme  
Recording mode; otherwise, the recorder will start  
recording when the connected appliances power is turned  
on.  
Automatic Satellite  
Programme  
Recording  
Auto Satellite Programme Recording and timer-recording  
cannot be done at the same time.  
This function allows you to automatically record a  
satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your  
external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to  
the recorder and programme the timer on the satellite  
receiver. The recorder starts or stops recording by the  
signals input from the satellite receiver. After recording,  
the recorders power shuts off automatically.  
Before performing the following steps:  
Make sure the satellite receiver is connected to the  
recorders AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. (pg. 33)  
Programme the timer on the satellite receiver.  
Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.  
A Select the L-2 SELECT mode.  
Set “L-2 SELECT” to “L-2” or “SAT” (pg. 39).  
When you select “SAT”, refer to “IMPORTANT” on page 33.  
Set the tape speed.  
(HR-J670/671/672/673/674/470/  
472EU only)  
B
Press SP/LP (p).  
SAT# indicator  
Engage the Auto Satellite Programme  
Recording mode.  
C
Press and hold SAT# for about 2 seconds. The SAT#  
indicator lights up and the recorder turns off  
automatically.  
NOTES:  
To disengage the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode, press SAT#. The SAT# indicator goes off.  
If the recorders power is off, it is not possible to engage the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode.  
In step 3, if the SAT# indicator does not light but instead blinks quickly even though your satellite receivers power is off, Auto  
Satellite Programme Recording will not work properly with that satellite receiver*. If this is the case, perform “Express Timer  
Programming” (pg. 26) to timer-record a satellite programme.  
* Some satellite receivers output signals even if the power is off. Auto Satellite Programme Recording is not possible with those satellite receivers.  
The SAT# indicator blinks while Auto Satellite Programme Recording is in progress.  
For timer programming of the satellite receiver, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver.  
Auto Satellite Programme Recording is not possible if your satellite receiver does not have a timer.  
Pressing the recorders 1 button while Auto Satellite Programme Recording is in progress turns off the recorders power and  
disengages the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode.  
If there are more than one satellite programmes you wish to record with Auto Satellite Programme Recording, it is not possible to set  
different tape speeds for each programme.  
Depending on the type of satellite receiver, 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 Programme Recording mode when the satellite receivers power is on, the recorder will not start Auto  
Satellite Programme Recording even though the SAT# indicator blinks. When the satellite receiver shuts off once and is turned back  
on again, the recorder starts recording.  
You can also record a programme from your cable system in the same way if the system has a timer.  
The B.E.S.T. system (pg. 23) does not work while Auto Satellite Programme Recording is in progress.  
Just Clock (pg. 48) does not work when the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged.  
When the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged, or the recorders power is turned off after Auto Satellite Programme  
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 (pg. 18).  
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EDITING  
You can use a camcorder as the source player and your  
recorder as the recorder.  
Edit From A  
Camcorder  
A Make connections.  
Connect the camcorders AUDIO/VIDEO OUT  
connectors to the recorders AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT or AV2 (L-  
2) IN/DECODER connector via a cable adapter.  
B Set the recorders input mode.  
Press AUX (NUMBER key “0”) and/or PR to select “L-1”  
for the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector, or “L-2” for the AV2  
(L-2) IN/DECODER connector, depending on the  
connectors being used.  
C Set the edit mode.  
See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 37.  
D Start the camcorder.  
Engage the Play mode of the camcorder.  
E Start the recorder.  
Engage the Record mode of the recorder.  
NOTES:  
All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.  
When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step 3, be sure to  
select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “B.E.S.T.” is set to “OFF”)  
after you finish dubbing the tapes.  
Your recorder  
Cable adapter  
(not provided)  
Audio/Video cable  
(not provided)  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
Camcorder  
Player  
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EDITING (cont.)  
You can use your recorder as the source player or as the  
recording deck.  
Edit To Or From  
Another Video  
A Make connections.  
Connect the players 21-pin SCART connector to the  
recorders 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated.  
A When using your recorder as the source player ...  
... connect its AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to the recording  
deck.  
Recorder  
B When using your recorder as the recording deck ...  
... connect its AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT or AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER  
connector to the source player.  
A
TV receiver  
Player  
Your recorder  
B Set the input mode of recording deck.  
With this video recorder, press AUX (NUMBER key “0”)  
and/or PR to select “L-1” for the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT  
connector, or “L-2” for the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER  
connector, depending on the connector being used.  
When using another recorder as the recording deck, refer to its  
instruction manual.  
21-pin SCART cable  
(not provided)  
When using the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, make sure  
“L-2 SELECT” is set to “L-2” (pg. 39).  
Video  
RF cable  
(provided)  
channel or  
AV mode  
C Set the edit mode.  
See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 37.  
Another recorder  
Recorder  
D Start the source player.  
Engage the Play mode of the source player.  
B
Recorder  
Your recorder  
TV receiver  
E Start the recording deck.  
Engage the Record mode of the recording deck.  
NOTES:  
All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.  
When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step 3, be sure to  
select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “B.E.S.T.” is set to “OFF”)  
after you finish dubbing the tapes.  
When you use this recorder as the source player for editing, be  
sure to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF” before starting (pg. 37).  
RF cable  
(provided)  
21-pin SCART cable  
(not provided)  
Video  
channel or  
AV mode  
Another recorder  
Player  
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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS  
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver  
Connect the decoder to the satellite receivers connector  
NOTES:  
if you have a decoder, AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to  
TVs connector, and AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector  
to the satellite receivers connector. Then connect the  
satellite receiver and TV.  
Set “L-2 SELECT” to “L-2” (pg. 39).  
You can use Automatic Satellite Programme Recording  
function (pg. 30) with this connection.  
To view a programme via the satellite receiver, select L-2 mode  
by pressing AUX (NUMBER key “0”) and/or PR so that “L-2”  
appears on the front display panel.  
To receive a scrambled broadcast, descramble the signal with  
the satellite receiver.  
For details, refer to the instruction manual for the satellite  
receiver and decoder.  
21-pin AV input connector  
Aerial  
connector  
Outdoor unit  
Aerial  
(SCART)  
Back of TV  
Satellite cable  
TV aerial cable  
Satellite receiver  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
Decoder  
Back of recorder  
Mains outlet  
IMPORTANT  
When you set “L-2 SELECT” to “SAT” (pg. 39), it is possible to view a satellite broadcast with the TV set to its AV mode even if  
the recorder is turned off. When the recorder is in Stop mode or recording, press TV/VCR on the remote control to turn off the VCR  
indicator on the front display panel.  
If you turn on the recorder when the satellite receivers power is off, nothing appears on the TV screen. In this case, turn on the  
satellite receiver, or set the TV to its TV mode, or press TV/VCR button on the remote control to set the recorder to the video  
mode.  
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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.)  
The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector can be used as an  
input connector for an external decoder (descrambler).  
Simply connect a decoder and you can enjoy the variety  
of programming that is available through scrambled  
channels.  
Connecting/Using  
A Decoder  
A Select the input mode.  
Set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”. (pg. 39)  
TV receiver  
B Connect the decoder.  
Connect your recorders AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER  
connector to the decoders 21-pin SCART connector  
using a 21-pin SCART cable.  
RF cable  
(provided)  
TV aerial  
cable  
C Set the tuner.  
Perform the procedure as described in “When Receiving  
A Scrambled Broadcast” on page 43.  
AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER  
AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT  
Decoder  
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Connecting/Using A Stereo System  
(HR-J670/671/672/673/674EU only)  
These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to  
the soundtrack through the stereo.  
FM tuner  
CD player  
Stereo amplifier  
AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR  
Audio cable  
(not provided)  
Speaker  
Television  
Speaker  
Mains outlet  
Back of recorder  
AUDIO OUT  
CAUTIONS:  
Make connections.  
This recorder has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with  
regards to its Hi-Fi audio capability. It is recommended that  
you check the maximum level if you are going to listen to the  
Hi-Fi audio signals through a stereo amplifier. A sudden surge  
in the input level to the speakers may damage them.  
Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your  
video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR  
connectors on your stereo systems receiver or amplifier.  
Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to  
prevent television interference. If both are of the non-shielded  
type, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as this  
can adversely affect the video playback picture.  
NOTE:  
When listening to sound through the connected stereo system,  
turn the TVs volume down completely.  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS  
You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set  
screen by following the procedure described below.  
For each mode setting, see pages 37 to 39.  
Mode Set  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or  
AV mode).  
A Access the Main Menu screen.  
Press MENU.  
B Access the Mode Set screen.  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
“MODE SET”, then press OK  
or e.  
C Select the mode.  
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the item  
you want to change.  
D Select the mode setting.  
Press OK or e.  
E Return to the normal screen.  
Press MENU.  
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* The default setting is bold in the table below.  
You can set the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal  
Tracking) system to “ON” or “OFF” (pg. 23).  
8 B.E.S.T.  
ON  
OFF  
This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture  
quality according to your preference. Normally select  
“AUTO”.  
8 PICTURE CONTROL  
AUTO:  
Provides the optimised picture  
benefits of the B.E.S.T. Picture  
System.  
Minimizes picture degradation  
during editing (recording and  
playback).  
Reduces image coarseness when  
viewing overplayed tapes containing  
a lot of noise.  
NOTES:  
EDIT:  
When you select “EDIT”, “SOFT” or “SHARP”, the selected  
mode will not change until you select another mode.  
When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select “AUTO”  
after you finish dubbing the tapes.  
SOFT:  
When “B.E.S.T.” is “OFF”, “PICTURE CONTROL” switches  
automatically from “AUTO” to “NORM”.  
SHARP:  
Clearer, sharper-edged picture when  
viewing images with lots of flat,  
same-coloured surfaces such as  
cartoons.  
When this function is set to “ON”, the timer is  
automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned  
off, and automatically disengaged when the recorder is  
powered back on.  
8 AUTO TIMER  
ON  
OFF  
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).  
When this function is set to “ON”, various operational  
indicators appear on the TV screen. Messages appear in  
the selected language (pg. 11 or 12).  
8 O.S.D.  
ON  
OFF  
NOTES:  
When you use this recorder as the source 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.  
When this function is set to “ON”, you can easily start  
recording the programme that you are watching on your  
TV. Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote control,  
or press 7 on the recorder.  
8 DIRECT REC  
ON  
OFF  
NOTES:  
When you use the Direct Rec function, be sure to use a TV  
offering T-V LINK, etc. and connect a fully-wired 21-pin SCART  
cable between the recorder and the TV (pg. 7).  
If “DIRECT REC” is set to “OFF”, the 7 button functions as  
described in “Basic Recording” (pg. 20).  
During the Direct Rec, “– –” appears on the front display panel.  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)  
* The default setting is bold in the table below.  
When this function is set to “ON”, the recorder  
8 AUTO SP]LP TIMER  
automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete  
recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire  
programme while timer-recording in SP mode.  
(HR-J670/671/672/673/674/470/472EU only)  
ON  
OFF  
For Example . . .  
Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a  
180-minute tape  
Approximately 150 minutes  
SP mode  
Approximately 60 minutes  
LP mode  
Total 210 minutes  
Make sure you set this function to “ON”, before the timer-  
recording starts.  
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/PDC 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.  
When this function is set to “ON”, you can reduce the  
power consumption while the recorder is turned off.  
8 POWER SAVE  
ON  
OFF  
NOTES:  
During Power Save mode ...  
... the front display panel will be turned off.  
... the Just Clock function (pg. 48) does not work.  
... the picture may be distorted momentarily when you turn on/  
off the recorder.  
Power Save does not work when ...  
... the recorder is in the Timer mode.  
... the recorders power is turned off after timer-recording or  
Instant Timer Recording.  
... the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged  
(pg. 30).  
... “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER” or “SAT” (pg. 39).  
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* The default setting is bold in the table below.  
Set this function to the appropriate mode depending on the  
type of unit connected to the rear panel AV2 (L-2) IN/  
DECODER connector of the recorder.  
8 L-2 SELECT  
L-2:  
To use this recorder as the recording  
deck with the player connected to  
the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER  
connector, or to use the satellite  
receiver connected to the AV2 (L-2)  
IN/DECODER connector.  
NOTES:  
If you have a decoder connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER  
connector, be sure to set “L-2 SELECT” back to “DECODER”  
after editing.  
DECODER: To use a decoder connected to the  
If you’re not connecting a decoder to the AV2 (L-2) IN/  
DECODER connector, leave “L-2 SELECT” set to “L-2”.  
The default setting is “L-2”; if the recorders memory backup has  
expired due to a power cut or because the AC was removed  
from the recorder, “L-2” will be automatically selected when the  
power is restored to the recorder. If you are using a decoder, be  
sure to set “L-2 SELECT” back to “DECODER”.  
AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.  
SAT:  
To view a satellite programme with  
the TV set while the recorder is  
turned off. (pg. 33)  
When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT”, “SAT” appears on the  
screen or front display panel instead of “L-2”.  
You can play back PAL, NTSC and MESECAM tapes, or  
record PAL and SECAM* signals on this recorder. 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.  
8 COLOUR SYSTEM  
PAL/NTSC: To record PAL signals, or play back a  
PAL or NTSC tape.  
MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or play  
back a MESECAM tape.  
NOTES:  
About NTSC Playback  
Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at  
the top and bottom of the TV screen. This is not a malfunction  
on the part of either the video recorder or the TV.  
The picture may roll up and down. This can be corrected using  
the V-HOLD control found on some TVs. (This cannot be  
corrected if the TV does not have a V-HOLD control.)  
The counter and tape remaining time readings will be incorrect.  
During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the picture will  
be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.  
Depending on the type of TV, the top and bottom portions of  
superimposed displays may be cut off during NTSC playback.  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)  
IMPORTANT  
Perform the following steps only if —  
Tuner Set  
— Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set  
Up or by Preset Download (pg. 8, 10).  
— you have moved to a different area or if a new station  
starts broadcasting in your area.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or  
AV mode).  
Your recorder needs to memorize 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 PR buttons without going  
through any vacant channels.  
Auto Channel Set  
A Turn on the recorder.  
Press 1.  
B Access the Main Menu screen.  
Press MENU.  
C Access the Auto Channel Set screen.  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
“AUTO CH SET”, then press  
OK or e.  
D Select your country.  
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your  
countrys name, then press OK or e.  
E Select the language.  
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the  
language of your choice.  
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F Perform Auto Channel Set.  
Press OK twice.  
If you have connected the  
recorder and your TV via AV  
connection (pg. 7), the  
recorder automatically  
performs the Preset  
Download and the T-V LINK  
screen will appear  
(pg. 10).  
The Auto Set screen appears,  
and remains on screen while  
Beginning  
End  
the recorder searches for  
receivable stations.  
As Auto Channel Set progresses, the “q“ mark on the TV screen  
moves from left to right. Wait until the TV screen as shown in  
step 7 appears.  
G View the Confirmation screen.  
After “SCAN COMPLETED” is  
displayed on the TV screen for  
about 5 seconds, the  
Confirmation screen looking  
like the one to the right  
appears. The stations your  
recorder located appear on a  
Confirmation screen —  
channel positions (PR),  
channels (CH) and station names (ID – pg. 45). The  
blueback screen and the programme currently being  
broadcast by the blinking station appear alternately for 8  
seconds each. To view the next page, use the rt w e  
button on the remote control.  
The stations located in the selected country appear at the top  
of the list.  
The Guide Program numbers will also be set automatically  
during Auto Channel Set.  
IMPORTANT  
In certain reception conditions, station names may not be  
stored correctly, and Auto Guide Program Number Set may  
not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not  
set properly when you timer-record a TV programme using  
the SHOWVIEW system, the recorder will record a TV  
programme of a different station. When programming the  
timer using the SHOWVIEW system, be sure to check the  
desired channel is selected correctly (pg. 24,  
“SHOWVIEW® Timer Programming”).  
H Return to the normal screen.  
Press MENU.  
Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add channel  
positions, enter station names and perform other operations.  
Refer to pages 42 – 45 for the procedures.  
Depending on reception conditions, the stations may not be  
stored in order, and the station names may not be stored  
correctly.  
Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if  
reception of some of them is poor. You can delete those  
stations with an unacceptable picture (pg. 43, “Delete  
A Channel”).  
For information on scrambled broadcasts, refer to page 43.  
NOTES:  
Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel  
Set. If you want to perform it manually, refer to page 44.  
If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not  
connected properly, SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-”  
appears on the TV screen in step 7. When this happens, make  
sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set  
will take place again.  
If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds  
unnatural 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  
(pg. 43, “INFORMATION”).  
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D Select the band.  
Press rt to change the band  
between CH (regular) and CC  
(cable), then press e.  
E Input the 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 – pg. 45), press e  
until “– – – –” (ID setting) begins blinking, then press rt.  
For fine tuning adjustment, press e until “+/–” begins blinking,  
then press rt. While tuning, “+” or “–” appears.  
When storing a channel that sends scrambled broadcasts,  
press e until “OFF” (Decoder setting) blinks, then press rt to  
set “DECODER” to “ON” (“OFF” is the default setting).  
When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “L-2” or “SAT”, the “DECODER”  
setting cannot be changed (pg. 39).  
Manual Channel Set  
Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up  
(pg. 8), Preset Download (pg. 10) or Auto Channel Set  
(pg. 40).  
F Enter new channel information.  
Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.  
Repeat steps 3 6 as necessary.  
A Access the Main Menu screen.  
G Close the Confirmation screen.  
To change positions, see “Change Station Channel Position”  
(pg. 43).  
If you wish to set station names other than the ones registered  
in your recorder, see “Set Stations (B)” (pg. 44).  
Press MENU.  
Press MENU.  
B Access the Confirmation screen.  
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to  
“MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or e. The  
Confirmation screen appears.  
ATTENTION  
Guide Program numbers are not set when channels are  
stored manually. If an attempt is made at timer programming  
with the SHOWVIEW system in this state, the “GUIDE PROG  
SET” screen appears; set the Guide Program numbers on this  
screen. (pg. 25, “ATTENTION — Guide Program  
Number Set“)  
C Select the channel position.  
(Example) To store in position 12.  
Press rt w e until an open  
position in which you want to  
store a channel begins blinking,  
then press OK. The Manual  
Channel Set screen appears.  
Or perform “Guide Program Number Set” (pg. 47).  
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  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 42  
to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
When Receiving A Scrambled  
Broadcast  
A Select the decoder mode.  
A Select the item.  
blinking.  
Set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER” (pg. 39).  
Press rt w e until the item you want to delete begins  
B Access the Confirmation screen.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on  
B Delete a channel.  
page 42.  
Press &.  
The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one  
C Select the position.  
line.  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.  
Press rt w e to select the channel position broadcasting  
scrambled programmes, then press OK twice.  
C Close the Confirmation screen.  
D Change the decoder setting.  
set it to “ON” by pressing rt.  
Press MENU.  
Press e until “OFF” (decoder setting) begins blinking, and  
Change Station Channel Position  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 42  
to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
E Return to the Confirmation screen.  
Press OK.  
Repeat steps 3 5 as necessary.  
A Select the item.  
F Close the Confirmation screen.  
Press rt w e until the item you want to move begins  
blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and its  
channel (CH) number begin blinking.  
Press MENU.  
INFORMATION  
B Select the new position.  
If you live in Eastern Europe, “TV SYSTEM” setting appears  
instead of “DECODER” setting on the Manual Channel Set  
screen. When you can see the picture but can hear no audio,  
select appropriate TV system (D/K or B/G). Normally, TV  
programmes are broadcasted as follows.  
Press rt w e to move the station to the new 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.  
For Eastern Europe : D/K  
For Western Europe : B/G  
A Select a country in Eastern Europe in step 4 on page 40.  
B Press e until the TV system (D/K or B/G) blinking on the  
Manual Channel Set screen in step 4 on page 42.  
C Press rt to select appropriate TV System (D/K or B/G).  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.  
C Close the Confirmation screen.  
Press MENU.  
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Set Stations (A)  
B Enter the new character.  
Set station names that are registered in your recorder.  
Press rt to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –, f,  
+, I (space) ) and stop when the desired character is  
indicated, then press e to enter. Enter the remaining  
characters the same way (maximum of 4). After entering  
all characters, press OK.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 42  
to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
A Select the item.  
The Confirmation screen appears.  
If you make a mistake, press w until the incorrect character  
begins blinking. Then enter the correct character by pressing  
rt.  
Press rt w e until the item you want begins blinking.  
B Access the Manual Channel Set screen.  
C Close the Confirmation screen.  
Press OK twice.  
Press MENU.  
C Select the new station.  
NOTE:  
The characters available for the station name (ID) are A–Z, 0–9,  
Press e until the station name  
(ID) begins blinking, then  
press rt until the new  
stations name (ID) you want  
to store begins blinking.  
Registered station names  
(pg. 45) appear as you  
press rt.  
–, f, +, I (space) (maximum of 4).  
Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 42  
to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
A Select the channel to fine-tune.  
blinking.  
D Switch the stations.  
The Confirmation screen appears.  
Repeat steps 1 4 as necessary.  
Press rt w e until the channel you want to tune begins  
Press OK.  
B Access the Manual Channel Set screen.  
E Close the Confirmation screen.  
Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.  
Press MENU.  
C Perform tuning.  
Press e until “+/–” begins blinking, then press rt until  
the picture is its clearest. Then press OK.  
The Confirmation screen appears.  
Set Stations (B)  
Set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder.  
Repeat steps 1 3 as necessary.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 42  
to access the Confirmation screen and then perform step 1  
and 2 of “Set Stations (A)” above before continuing.  
D Close the Confirmation screen.  
Press MENU.  
A Select the character for station name.  
Press e until the first letter of  
the station name begins  
blinking.  
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TV Station And ID List  
ID*  
STATION NAME  
ID*  
STATION NAME  
1000  
3SAT  
ADLT  
ANT3  
ARD  
ARTE  
BBC  
BBC1  
BBC2  
BR3  
TV1000  
3SAT  
ORF3  
OWL3  
PREM  
PRO7  
RAI1  
RAI2  
RAI3  
RET4  
21  
RTBF  
RTL  
RTL2  
RTL4  
RTL5  
RTP  
S4  
SAT1  
SBS  
SHOW  
SIC  
SKY  
SKYN  
SPRT  
SRTL  
STAR  
SVT1  
SVT2  
SWR  
TCC  
TELE  
TEL5  
TF1  
ORF3  
OWL3  
PREMIERE  
PRO7  
ADULT  
ANTENA3  
ARD  
ARTE  
BBC GROUP  
BBC1  
BBC2  
BAYERN3  
CANAL PLUS  
PORTUGUSES  
CANALE5  
KETNET CANVAS  
CHANNEL4  
CHANNEL5  
CHILD  
RAI1  
RAI2  
RAI3  
RETE4  
TELE21  
RTBF1 or 2  
RTL  
C+  
C1  
RTL2  
CAN5  
CANV  
CH4  
RTL4  
RTL5  
RTP  
CH5  
SCHWEIZ4  
SAT1  
CHLD  
CINE  
CLUB  
CMT  
CNN  
CSUR  
DISC  
DR  
CINEMA  
TELECLUB  
CMT  
SBS  
SHOW  
SOCIEDADE  
SKY CHANNEL  
SKY NEWS  
SPORT  
SUPER RTL  
STAR-TV  
SVT1  
CNN  
ANDALUCIA  
DISCOVERY  
DR TV  
DRS  
DSF  
DRS  
DSF  
ETB1  
ETB2  
ETB1  
ETB2  
EURO  
EUSP  
FEMM  
FILM  
FNET  
FR2  
SVT2  
SUEDWEST3  
TCC  
TELE  
TELE5  
TF1  
TM3  
EURONEWS  
EUROSPORTS  
FEMMAN  
FILM  
FILMNET  
France2  
France3  
GALAVISION  
HESSEN3  
INFO-KANAL  
ITALIA1  
ITALIA7  
ITV  
JSTV  
KA2  
KABEL1  
KANAL2  
LOCAL  
M6  
MBR  
MCM  
MDR  
TM3  
TMC  
TNT  
TRT  
TELEMONTECARLO  
TNT INT  
TRT INT  
TSI  
FR3  
GALA  
HR3  
TSI  
TSR  
INFO  
ITA1  
TSR  
TV1  
BRTN TV1  
TV2  
ITA7  
TV2  
ITV  
TV3  
TV3  
JSTV  
TV4  
TV4  
KA2  
TV5  
TV5  
KAB1  
KAN2  
LOCA  
M6  
TV6  
TV6  
TVE1  
TVE2  
TVG  
TVI  
TVE1  
TVE2  
TV GALICIA  
TV INDEPENDENT  
TV NORGE  
VIDEO  
VERONICA  
VH-1  
MBC  
MCM  
MDR  
MOVE  
MTV  
MTV3  
N3  
N-TV  
NBC  
NDR3  
NED1  
NED2  
NED3  
NEWS  
NICK  
NRK  
TVN  
VCR  
VERO  
VH-1  
VIVA  
VIV2  
VMTV  
VOX  
VT4  
VTM  
WDR1  
WDR3  
YLE1  
YLE2  
ZDF  
ZTV  
MOVIE  
MTV  
MTV3  
NORD3  
N-TV  
VIVA  
VIVA2  
VIDEO MUSIC  
VOX  
VT4  
VTM  
West1  
West3  
YLE1  
YLE2  
ZDF  
ZTV  
NBC SUPER  
NDR3  
NED1  
NED2  
NED3  
NICKELODEON  
NRK  
NRK2  
ODEON  
ORF1  
ORF2  
NRK2  
ODE  
ORF1  
ORF2  
* The “ID” abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the station  
name. The “ID” abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation screen and is  
displayed on the TV screen when the recorder is tuned to a different  
station.  
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Video Channel Set  
Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the recorder through the  
RF cable.  
IMPORTANT  
Perform the following steps only if —  
— interference appears in the TV picture after you have moved to a different area or a new station has started broadcasting in your  
area.  
— you change the connection between your recorder and TV from RF connection to AV connection, or vice versa.  
If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV connection (pg. 7), since you do not need the video  
channel you have to set the video channel to off.  
If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the RF connection (pg. 7), you have to set the correct video  
channel.  
Before performing the following steps:  
Make sure the recorders power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.  
Then set your TV to UHF channel 50.  
If the two vertical white bars appear  
A Access the Video Channel Set mode.  
panel shows the following.  
clearly on the TV screen as shown to  
the right, go to step 4.  
If the two vertical white bars do not  
appear clearly, re-set the video  
recorder to another vacant channel  
and try again.  
Hold down 0 on the recorder until the front display  
NOTES:  
If you set the video recorder to a channel which is occupied by  
B Set the RF output system.  
output system of your country.  
a local station or has neighbouring channels that are occupied  
by local stations, the picture reception quality will be affected  
The blinking number on the display indicates the RF  
and some interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be  
sure to select a vacant channel which has no broadcast on  
If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG (36), CESKÁ  
neighbouring channels.  
REPUBLIKA (42), POLSKA (48) or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE  
If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with  
(EE) for the country setting (pg. 8, 12), press rt to set to  
any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer.  
“2”.  
For other countries, set to “1”. Then press OK.  
(1: B/G 2: D/K)  
D Exit the Video Channel Set mode.  
Press OK on the remote control.  
With AV Connection  
C Set the video channel.  
Press PR – until the front display panel shows “1OUT– –”  
(or “2OUT– –”).  
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set  
With AV Connection  
your TV to its AV mode.  
With RF Connection  
The channel on which the TV screen in step 3 appears  
clearly is your video channel.  
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set  
your TV to the video channel.  
Now the video channel is set to off.  
With RF Connection  
Press PR + or to set the video recorder to a vacant  
channel between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by  
any local station in your area.  
(Example) If channel 50 is available in your area  
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SHOWVIEW® Setup  
IMPORTANT  
Normally, Auto Set Up (pg. 8), Preset Download (pg. 10) or Auto Channel Set (pg. 40) sets the Guide Program numbers  
automatically. You need to set the Guide Program numbers manually only in the following cases.  
When timer-programming with the SHOWVIEW system, the channel position, where the station you wish to record is received on  
your recorder, is not selected,  
OR  
when you add a channel after Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set has taken place,  
—Set the Guide Program number for that station manually.  
When you wish to timer-record a satellite programme with the SHOWVIEW system,  
—Set the Guide Program numbers for all satellite broadcasts received on your satellite receiver.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or  
AV mode).  
Guide Program Number Set  
E Enter the receiving channel position number.  
Press the NUMBER key “0” to  
A Access the Main Menu screen.  
select “TV PROG” or “SAT”.  
Then press rt to input the  
number of the recorders  
channel position on which the  
Guide Program numbers  
broadcast is received by the  
recorder or the satellite  
Press MENU.  
B Access the Initial Set screen.  
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL  
SET”, then press OK or e.  
receiver. Then press OK or e.  
To timer-record a satellite  
programme with the SHOWVIEW  
(Example) If ZDF is received on  
channel position 2.  
C Access the Guide Program Set screen.  
system, you need to install an optional Satellite Controller and  
perform the procedure described in “Satellite Receiver Control  
Setting” (pg. 13).  
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “GUIDE  
PROG SET”, then press OK or e.  
Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.  
D Enter the Guide Program number.  
F Return to the normal screen.  
Press rt to enter the Guide  
Program number for the desired  
station as shown in the TV  
listings. Then press OK or e.  
Press MENU.  
Guide Program Number  
“Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number” refers to the  
assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area,  
for the SHOWVIEW timer recording. The Guide Program  
numbers can be found in most TV listings.  
(Example) When inputting the  
Guide Program  
number 2 for ZDF.  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)  
IMPORTANT  
If you performed Auto Set Up (pg. 8), Preset Download  
(pg. 10) or Auto Channel Set (pg. 40), without ever  
having set the clock previously, the recorders built-in clock is  
also set automatically.  
Clock Set  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or  
AV mode).  
Perform the following steps only if —  
—Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by Auto  
Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set.  
OR  
—the recorders memory backup has expired.  
OR  
—you want to change Just Clock setting (“Just Clock” in  
the left column).  
A Turn on the recorder.  
Press 1.  
B Access the Main Menu screen.  
Press MENU.  
C Access the Initial Set screen.  
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL  
SET”, then press OK or e.  
D Access the Clock Set screen.  
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “CLOCK  
SET”, then press OK or e. The Clock Set screen appears.  
NOTE:  
When you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG (36), CESKÁ  
REPUBLIKA (42), POLSKA (48) or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE  
(EE) for the country setting (pg. 8, 12), you cannot use Just  
Clock function. Skip steps 6 and 7 on page 49.  
Just Clock  
The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping  
through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by  
reading data from a PDC signal.  
The Just Clock option can be set “ON” or “OFF” at the Clock  
Set screen (the default setting is “OFF”). Press OK until the  
Just Clock setting begins blinking, then press rt to change  
the setting.  
IMPORTANT: If you turn off Just Clock, the accuracy of your  
recorders built-in clock may be reduced, which could  
adversely effect timer recording. We recommend you to keep  
Just Clock on. In cases where the clock setting data from a  
PDC signal is incorrect, however, you are advised to keep  
Just Clock set to “OFF”.  
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E Set the date and time.  
Press rt to set the time, then press OK or e. The “date”  
display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set  
the date and year.  
When you set the time, press and hold rt to change the time  
by 30 minutes.  
When you set the date, press and hold rt to change the date  
by 15 days.  
F Set Just Clock.  
The default setting is “OFF”. Set as desired by pressing  
rt, then press OK or e.  
For the Just clock function, “Just Clock” on page 48.  
If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as you  
won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments.  
Set the source channel position for clock  
data.  
G
The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and  
adjustment data from channel position 1.  
Press rt to set the channel position to the number  
representing the station transmitting clock setting data,  
then press OK or e.  
H Start the clock operation.  
Press MENU.  
NOTES:  
Just Clock (when set to “ON”) adjusts the recorders built-in  
clock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00.  
Just Clock is not effective when ...  
... the recorders power is on.  
... the recorder is in the Timer mode.  
... a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the  
built-in clocks time and the actual time.  
... the recorder is in the Auto Satellite Programme Recording  
mode (pg. 30).  
... the recorder is in the Power Save mode (pg. 38).  
... ”L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (pg. 39).  
If Just Clock is set to “ON”, the recorders clock is  
automatically adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time.  
Just Clock may not function properly depending on the  
reception condition.  
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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  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. No power is supplied to the recorder.  
The mains power cord is disconnected. Connect the mains power cord.  
2. The clock is functioning properly, but  
the recorder cannot be powered.  
#” is displayed on the front display  
panel with Auto Timer set to “OFF”.  
Press the # button to turn the “#“  
indicator off.  
3. The remote control won’t function.  
The batteries are discharged.  
Replace the dead batteries with new ones.  
TAPE TRANSPORT  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. The tape does not run during  
recording.  
i“ is displayed on the front display  
panel.  
Press 4 to turn the “i“ indicator off.  
2. The tape will not rewind or fast-  
forward.  
The tape is already fully rewound or  
fast-forwarded.  
Check the cassette.  
PLAYBACK  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. The playback picture does not appear  
while the tape is running.  
If you’re using the RF connection,  
If you are using the RF connection,  
. . . the TV receivers channel selector is . . . set the TV receiver to the video  
not set to the video channel.  
channel.  
. . . the recorders video channel has not . . . perform “Video Channel Set”  
been correctly set.  
(pg. 46).  
If you’re using the AV connection, the  
TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.  
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. (pg. 18)  
4. The playback picture is blurred or  
interrupted while TV broadcasts are  
clear or "USE CLEANING CASSETTE"  
message appears on the screen.  
The video heads may be dirty.  
Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2UX or  
consult your JVC dealer.  
5. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi  
soundtrack. (HR-J670/671/672/673/  
674EU only)  
The automatic tracking mode is  
engaged.  
Try manual tracking. (pg. 18)  
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RECORDING  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. Recording cannot be started.  
There is no cassette loaded, or the  
cassette loaded has had its record safety reseal the slot where the tab was removed.  
tab removed.  
Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape,  
2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.  
3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.  
“L-1”, “L-2” or “SAT” has been selected Set to the desired channel.  
as the input mode.  
The source (another video recorder,  
camcorder) has not been properly  
connected.  
Confirm that the source is properly  
connected.  
All necessary power switches have not  
been turned on.  
Confirm that all units’ power switches are  
turned on.  
The input mode is not correct.  
Set the input mode to “L-1”, “L-2” or  
“SAT”.  
4. Camcorder recording is not possible.  
The camcorder has not been properly  
connected.  
Confirm that the camcorder is properly  
connected.  
The input mode is not correct.  
Set the input mode to “L-1”, “L-2” or  
“SAT”.  
TIMER RECORDING  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. Timer recording won’t work.  
The clock and/or the timer have been set Re-perform the clock and/or timer  
incorrectly.  
settings.  
The timer is not engaged.  
Press # and confirm that “#” is  
displayed on the front display panel.  
2. 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.  
3. “#” and “[” on the front display  
The timer is engaged but theres no  
cassette loaded.  
Load a cassette with the record safety tab  
intact, or cover the hole using adhesive  
tape.  
panel won’t stop blinking.  
4. The cassette is automatically ejected,  
and “#” and “[” on the front  
display panel won’t stop blinking.  
The loaded cassette has had its record  
safety tab removed.  
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  
# has been pressed when there are no  
programs in memory, or the timer  
record information has been  
Check the programmed data and re-  
program as necessary, then press # again.  
Timer mode is disengaged.  
programmed incorrectly.  
6. The cassette is automatically ejected,  
the power shuts off and “#” and  
[” won’t stop blinking.  
The end of the tape was reached during The programme may not have been  
timer recording.  
recorded in its entirety. Next time make  
sure you have enough time on the tape to  
record the entire programme.  
7. The SHOWVIEW system does not timer- The recorders channel positions have  
record properly. been set incorrectly.  
Refer to “Guide Program Number Set”  
(pg. 47) and re-perform the procedure.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
OTHER PROBLEMS  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. Whistling or howling is heard from the The camcorders microphone is too  
Position the camcorder so its microphone  
is away from the TV.  
TV during camcorder recording.  
close to the TV.  
The TVs volume is too high.  
Turn the TVs volume down.  
2. When scanning channels, some of  
them are skipped over.  
Those channels have been designated to If you need the skipped channels, restore  
be skipped.  
them (pg. 42).  
3. The channel cannot be changed.  
Recording is in progress.  
Press 9 to pause the recording, change  
channels, then press 4 to resume  
recording.  
4. Channel settings that were made  
manually seem to have changed or  
disappeared.  
After the manual settings were made,  
Auto Channel Set was performed.  
Perform manual setting again.  
5. No channels are stored in the  
recorders memory.  
The TV aerial cable was not connected  
to the recorder when Auto Set Up was  
performed.  
Connect the TV aerial cable to the  
recorder properly and turn off the recorder  
power once, then turn the recorder power  
back on again. The recorder will try Auto  
Set Up again (pg. 8).  
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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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
PLAYBACK  
TIMER 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. “o” and “#” remain lit on the front display  
panel. Is there a problem?  
A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer  
recording in progress.  
Q. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame  
playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the  
problem?  
Q. Can I programme 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  
programme or tape you’re viewing can be  
heard.  
A. This is normal.  
Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in  
the still mode?  
A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to  
protect the heads.  
Q. When returning from variable-speed search to  
normal playback, the picture is disturbed.  
Should I be concerned about this?  
A. No, it is normal.  
Q. Noise bar appear during variable-speed search.  
What’s the problem?  
A. This is normal.  
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.  
RECORDING  
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 Record-Pause mode?  
A. No. The video recorder goes to its Stop mode  
automatically after 5 minutes to protect the  
heads.  
Q. What happens if the tape runs out during  
recording?  
A. The video recorder automatically rewinds it to  
the beginning.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
GENERAL  
TUNER/TIMER  
Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 Vd , 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption  
TV channel storage capacity  
: 99 positions (+AUX position)  
: Frequency synthesized tuner  
[HR-J670/671/672/673/674EU]  
Tuning system  
Power on  
Power off  
: 19 W  
: 4.9 W  
Channel coverage : VHF 47 – 89/104 – 300/  
302 – 470MHz  
[HR-J470/472/270/272EU]  
UHF 470 – 862MHz  
Power on  
Power off  
Temperature  
Operating  
Storage  
Operating position : Horizontal only  
Dimensions (WxHxD)  
: 17 W  
: 4.9 W  
Aerial output  
Memory backup time  
: UHF channels 22 – 69 (Adjustable)  
: Approx. 10 min.  
: 5°C to 40°C  
: –20°C to 60°C  
ACCESSORIES  
Provided accessories  
: RF cable,  
: 400 x 94 x 278 mm  
Infrared remote control unit,  
“R6” battery x 2  
Weight  
Format  
: 3.5 kg  
: VHS PAL standard  
Optional accessories  
Maximum recording time  
: Satellite Controller RM-SD1  
(SP)  
: 240 min. with E-240 video cassette  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise  
specified.  
E.& O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without  
notice.  
(LP) [HR-J670/671/672/673/674/470/472EU only]  
: 480 min. with E-240 video cassette  
VIDEO/AUDIO  
Signal system  
: PAL-type colour signal and CCIR  
monochrome signal, 625 lines 50  
fields  
Recording system : DA4 (Double Azimuth) head helical  
scan system [HR-J670/671/672/673/  
674/470/472EU]  
Rotary two-head herical scan  
system [HR-J270/272EU]  
Signal-to-noise ratio: 45 dB  
Horizontal resolution  
: 250 lines  
Frequency range : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz (Normal audio)  
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (Hi-Fi audio)  
[HR-J670/671/672/673/674EU  
only]  
Input/Output  
: 21-pin SCART connectors :  
IN/OUT x 1, IN/DECODER x 1  
RCA connectors:  
AUDIO OUT x 1  
[HR-J670/671/672/673/674EU  
only]  
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LIST OF TERMS  
A
O
Auto Set Up.......................................................... 8  
AUTO SP]LP TIMER......................................... 38  
AUTO TIMER..................................................... 37  
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording.......... 30  
O.S.D.................................................................37  
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY..........................................5  
P
PICTURE CONTROL ..........................................37  
PLAYBACK.........................................................16  
POWER SAVE.....................................................38  
Preset Download................................................10  
B
B.E.S.T. Picture System................................. 23, 37  
C
R
Change Station Channel Position........................ 43  
Check, cancel and change programmes ............. 28  
Clock Set............................................................ 48  
COLOUR SYSTEM ............................................. 39  
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver..................... 33  
Record One Programme While Watching  
Another ..............................................................21  
RECORDING......................................................20  
Recording Resume Function...............................20  
Repeat Playback.................................................19  
D
S
Delete A Channel............................................... 43  
DIRECT REC................................................. 15, 37  
Satellite Controller..............................................13  
Satellite Receiver Control Setting........................13  
Set Stations (A)....................................................44  
Set Stations (B)....................................................44  
E
EDITING ............................................................ 31  
Elapsed Recording Time Indication .................... 22  
Express Timer Programming ............................... 26  
®
SHOWVIEW Setup..............................................47  
SHOWVIEW Timer Programming........................24  
®
Skip Search.........................................................19  
Slow Motion.......................................................17  
Soundtrack Selection..........................................19  
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback ...............17  
F
Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored................. 44  
G
Guide Program Number Set ......................... 25, 47  
T
Tape position indicator.........................................5  
Tape Remaining Time.........................................22  
TIMER RECORDING ..........................................24  
Timer warning display..........................................5  
Tuner Set............................................................40  
T-V LINK ............................................................15  
TV Station And ID List ........................................45  
H
High-Speed Search............................................. 17  
I
Index Search ...................................................... 19  
Instant ReView ................................................... 18  
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ............................. 21  
V
J
Variable Speed Search........................................17  
Video Channel Set..............................................46  
VPS/PDC Recording ...........................................27  
Just Clock........................................................... 48  
L
L-2 SELECT......................................................... 39  
Language............................................................ 12  
W
When programmes overlap each other...............29  
When Receiving A Scrambled Broadcast............43  
M
Manual Channel Set........................................... 42  
Manual Tracking ................................................ 18  
Mode Set............................................................ 36  
N
Next Function Memory ...................................... 19  
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Auto Set Up — referring to the front display panel  
The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Guide Program numbers automatically.  
BEFORE YOU START PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT:  
8 The TV aerial cable is connected to the ANT.IN connector on the rear panel of the video recorder.  
8 The video recorders mains power cord is connected to a mains outlet.  
8 The video recorder is turned off.  
8 Load batteries into the remote control.  
1 Press 1 (recorder/remote).  
International Telephone Country Code  
BELGIUM  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
32  
42  
45  
49  
34  
30  
39  
36  
31  
NORGE  
ÖSTERREICH  
POLSKA  
PORTUGAL  
SUISSE  
SUOMI  
SVERIGE  
OTHER WESTERN EUROPE  
OTHER EASTERN EUROPE  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
47  
43  
48  
351  
41  
358  
46  
– –  
EE  
CESKÁ REPUBLIKA  
DANMARK  
DEUTSCHLAND  
ESPAÑA  
GREECE  
ITALIA  
2 Press rt (remote) to select the international telephone  
country code.  
(Example) DEUTSCHLAND is selected.  
MAGYARORSZÁG  
NEDERLAND  
If you have selected a country code other than 32 (BELGIUM) or 41 (SUISSE), go to step 3.  
If you have selected 36 (MAGYARORSZÁG), 42 (CESKÁ REPUBLIKA), 48 (POLSKA) or EE (OTHER EASTERN  
EUROPE), press OK. Clock Set screen will appear. Set the clock manually (pg. 48), then go to step 3.  
If you have selected 32 (BELGIUM) or 41 (SUISSE), press OK (remote) and select the language code by pressing  
rt (remote), then go to step 3.  
(Example) FRANCAIS is selected for BELGIUM.  
Language Code  
ENGLISH  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
NORSK  
SUOMI  
DANSK  
POLSKI  
CEcTINA  
MAGYAR  
:
:
:
:
:
:
08  
09  
10  
11  
12  
13  
DEUTSCH  
FRANCAIS  
ITALIANO  
CASTELLANO  
NEDERLANDS  
SVENSKA  
International Telephone  
Country Code  
Language Code  
3 Press OK (remote). “Auto” appears on the front display panel.  
4 Press OK (remote) to start Auto Set Up. Do NOT press any button on the video recorder or remote control during  
“Auto” is blinking.  
If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV connection (pg. 7), the recorder will automatically  
perform Preset Download (pg. 10).  
If “– –:– –” appears on the display panel, see page 11 of the instructions.  
* Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the recorders memory backup has expired, the recorder will not  
perform Auto Set Up again. Perform tuner setting (pg. 40) and/or clock setting (pg. 48) as required.  
FOR MORE INFORMATION  
SEE INSTRUCTIONS (pg. 8)  
Printed in Germany  
0100IYV*ID*JVE  
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