JVC VCR HR J249EK User Manual

SEE  
QUICK SET UP GUIDE  
ON REAR SIDE  
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
CONTENTS  
SAFETY FIRST  
2
Safety Precautions ...................... 2  
Some Do's And Don'ts............... 3  
HR-J745EK  
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 4  
Basic Connections ..................... 4  
INITIAL SETTINGS  
6
(Hi-Fi)  
Video Channel Set ..................... 6  
Auto Set Up ............................... 8  
Video Plus+ Setup .................... 10  
HR-J249EK  
PLAYBACK  
12  
Basic Playback ......................... 12  
Playback Features .................... 13  
(Monaural)  
RECORDING  
Basic Recording ....................... 18  
Recording Features .................. 19  
B.E.S.T. Picture System ............. 20  
18  
A
B
C.MEMORY DISPLAY  
2
TIMER RECORDING  
22  
1
4
2
3
ADD TIME  
5
6
DAILY  
WEEKLY  
Video Plus+ Timer Recording ... 22  
Regular Timer Programming ..... 24  
7
C.RESET  
8
AUX  
9
CANCEL  
TIMER  
4
0
TV  
PROG.  
START  
STOP  
DATE  
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING  
AUDIO MONITOR TV/VCR  
(MONITOR)  
TV  
VCR  
SAT  
EDITING  
28  
REW  
FF  
Edit To Or From Another Video  
STANDBY/ ON  
TV PROG  
Recorder .................................. 28  
Edit From A Camcorder ............ 30  
TV PROG  
JOG  
/
q
PUSH JOG  
COUNTER  
RESET  
TIMER  
3R PICTURE  
SPATIALIZER  
SP/ LP  
SHUTTLE  
AUTO SP/LP TIMER  
VIDEO (MONO)L  
AUDIO  
R
MULTI BRAND  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS  
Connection To A Stereo System  
31  
The recorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are  
of the HR-J745EK.  
(HR-J745EK only) ..................... 31  
Connection To A Satellite  
Receiver ................................... 32  
TM  
SPECIAL FEATURES  
TUNER SET  
34  
38  
PAL  
Auto Channel Set ..................... 38  
Manual Channel Set ................. 40  
CLOCK SET  
46  
48  
50  
51  
52  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
SPECIFICATIONS  
INDEX  
INSTRUCTIONS  
LPT 0002-056C  
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4-STEP QUICK SET UP  
1
2
3
4
BASIC  
CONNECTIONS  
VIDEO  
CHANNEL SET  
VIDEO PLUS+  
SETUP  
AUTO SET UP  
PAGE 4  
PAGE 6  
PAGE 8  
PAGE 10  
Some Do's And Don'ts On The Safe  
Use Of Equipment  
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any  
electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.  
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.  
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnec-  
tions between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's  
instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.  
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equip-  
ment.  
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.  
DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is  
damanged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.  
DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.  
DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is de-  
signed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the  
equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need  
to be made for infirm or handicapped people.  
DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements  
of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.  
DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.  
DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheat-  
ing will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.  
DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always  
fit the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instruc-  
tions.  
DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.  
ABOVE ALL...  
NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the  
case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;  
NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than  
sorry!  
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER  
4
Basic Connections  
Back of TV  
RF Cable (provided)  
21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)  
Aerial connector  
21-pin AV input connector (SCART)  
It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected.  
Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COM-  
PLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PER-  
FORMED.  
Mains Power  
Cord  
CHECK CONTENTS  
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories  
listed in “Specifications” (pg. 51).  
1
SITUATE RECORDER  
Place the recorder on a stable, flat surface.  
2
CONNECT RECORDER TO  
TV  
The connection method you use depends on the type of  
TV you have.  
Mains outlet  
3
RF CONNECTION  
To Connect To A TV With NO 21-pin AV input  
connector (SCART) . . .  
a– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.  
b– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack  
on the rear panel of the recorder.  
c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF  
OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and the  
TV’s aerial connector.  
CONNECT RECORDER TO  
MAINS  
Before operating the recorder, make sure the TV’s  
channel is set to the VIDEO channel (pg. 6).  
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains  
outlet.  
AV CONNECTION  
To Connect To A TV with 21-pin AV input connector  
(SCART) . . .  
a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF  
CONNECTION”.  
b– Connect an optional SCART cable between the  
AV1 IN/OUT socket on the rear panel of the  
recorder and the TV’s 21-pin AV input connector  
(SCART).  
4
Before operating the recorder, make sure the TV is set to  
the VIDEO (or AV) mode.  
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TV Aerial Cable (not provided)  
ANT. IN  
R
L
AUDIO OUT  
AV1 IN / OUT  
AV2 IN  
PAUSE  
RF OUT  
Back of HR-J745EK  
Back of HR-J249EK  
AV2 IN  
AV1 IN OUT  
ATTENTION  
If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to "Video Channel Set" on page 6, then  
perform Auto Set Up on page 8; do NOT press the button on the recorder/remote control  
to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto Set Up.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS  
6
If you have connected the video recorder to your TV  
via the provided RF cable only (RF connection) – Go to  
"With RF Connection" below.  
Video  
If you have connected the video recorder to your TV  
via both the provided RF cable and a 21-pin SCART  
cable (AV connection) – Go to "With AV Connection"  
on next page.  
Channel Set  
IMPORTANT:  
Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on  
which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the  
video recorder through the RF cable.  
Before performing the following steps, make sure the  
recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in  
the recorder.  
With RF Connection  
4
ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET  
MODE  
Hold down STOP on the recorder until the display  
panel shows the following.  
q
1
SET VIDEO CHANNEL  
Set your TV to UHF channel 52.  
1
2
If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the  
2
screen as shown in the illustration at bottom left, go  
to step 3.  
If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly,  
press TV PROG.+ 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.  
4
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
(Ex.) If channel 36 is available in your area  
Then set your TV to UHF channel 36 and check if the  
two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen; if  
so, go to step 3. If not, re-set the video recorder to  
another vacant channel and try again.  
4
0
TV PROG.  
2
NOTES:  
If you set the video recorder to a channel which is  
occupied by a local station or has neighbouring  
channels that are occupied by local stations, the  
picture reception quality will be affected and some  
interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be  
sure to select a vacant channel which has no  
broadcast on neighbouring channels.  
OK  
3
If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars  
clearly with any channel between 22 and 69, consult  
your JVC dealer.  
1
EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE  
TEST SIGNAL  
Press OK.  
3
The channel on which the screen to  
the left appear clearly in step 2 is  
your Video Channel.  
TURN OFF THE RECORDER  
Press  
.
4
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set  
your TV to the Video Channel.  
After you finish this step, go to "Auto Set Up" on  
page 8.  
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IMPORTANT:  
4
Before performing the following steps, make sure the  
recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in  
the recorder.  
With AV Connection  
q
ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL  
SET MODE  
Hold down STOP on the recorder until the display  
panel shows the following.  
1
1
2
2
SET VIDEO CHANNEL  
4
Press TV PROG. – until the display panel shows  
– –  
" OUT ".  
2
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
5
8
Now the video channel is set to off.  
4
0
EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET  
TV PROG.  
2
MODE  
Press OK.  
3
4
TURN OFF THE RECORDER  
Press  
.
OK  
1
3
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set  
your TV to its AV mode.  
After you finish this step, go to "Auto Set Up" on  
page 8.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
8
The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and  
Video Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers automatically  
when the  
button on the recorder/remote is first pressed to  
power on the recorder after you plug the mains power cord into  
a mains outlet.  
Auto Set Up  
Auto Channel Set/Auto  
Clock Set/Auto Guide  
Program Number Set  
Before starting the following procedure, make sure that the TV  
aerial cable is connected to the recorder and that the recorder's  
mains power cord is connected to a mains outlet (pg.4).  
PERFORM AUTO SET UP  
1
Press  
on the recorder or remote control.  
"Auto" appears on the display panel and blinks; do  
NOT press any button on the recorder or remote  
control until the display panel shows the current  
time or "CH1" or "--:--". (Refer to box on page 9.)  
1
q
Auto channel set function takes place first; it assigns  
automatically all receivable stations in your area.  
Auto clock set function sets the clock automatically.  
During auto channel set, the recorder recognizes each  
station name of the detected stations and stores them  
in the recorder's memory, then automatically sets  
Video Plus+ assigned Guide Program number for  
those stations according to the broadcast area.  
1
NOTES:  
If the TV power is on and its  
VIDEO channel or AV mode  
is selected during Auto Set  
Up, the AUTO SET screen  
will appear. As Auto Set Up  
progresses, the " " mark on  
the screen moves from left  
to right.  
2
AUTO SET  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
PLEASE WAIT  
+
+
+
0
4
0
If there is a power cut, or if  
[MENU] : EXIT  
you press  
while Auto Set Up is in  
progress, Auto Set Up will  
or MENU  
TV PROG.+/–  
Beginning  
End  
be interrupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and  
press  
to turn the power back on to re-start Auto Set Up.  
ATTENTION  
Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the  
recorder's memory backup has expired, all the stored  
stations and their Guide Program numbers remain in the  
recorder's memory and the recorder will not perform Auto  
Set Up again. You only need to set the clock. (pg. 46)  
If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting  
as required.  
Tuner setting pg. 38  
Clock setting pg. 46  
Video Plus+ Guide Program number setting pg. 10  
If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform  
both tuner setting (pg. 38) and Video Plus+ Guide  
Program number setting (pg. 10).  
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Auto Set Up results appear on the display panel  
When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been  
completed successfully the correct current time will be  
displayed.  
When auto channel set has been completed successfully  
but auto clock set has not, "CH" will be displayed.  
When neither auto channel set nor auto clock set has been  
completed successfully, "--:--" will be displayed.  
* See "Video Plus+ Setup" on page 10 to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly.  
If both auto channel set and auto clock set have been performed successfully:  
1 Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the  
recorder's memory by using the TV PROG. button(s).  
If station names (ID — pg. 44) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at the  
top left corner of the 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 preset positions, or to set or change station  
names, see pages 40 – 43.  
2 Perform "Video Plus+ Setup" on page 10 to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly.  
If auto channel set has succeeded but auto clock set has not:  
1 Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the  
recorder's memory by using the TV PROG. button(s).  
If station names (ID — pg. 44) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at the  
top left corner of the 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 preset positions, or to set or change station  
names, see pages 40 – 43.  
2 Perform "Clock Set" on page 46, then "Video Plus+ Setup" on page 10 to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set  
correctly.  
If both auto channel set and auto clock set have failed:  
1 Make sure the TV aerial cable is connected properly to the recorder and turn off the recorder power once, then turn the  
recorder power back on again.  
The recorder will try Auto Set Up again.  
IMPORTANT  
Depending on the reception conditions, the 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, Video Plus+ timer recording (pg. 22) will not work  
correctly; be sure to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly  
(pg.10, "Video Plus+ Setup").  
Since your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if the reception condition is poor, some of those stored stations  
may produce a noisy picture. To delete those stations, "Delete A Channel" on page 41.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
10  
With Video Plus+, timer programming is greatly simplified  
because each TV programme has a corresponding code number  
which your recorder is able to recognise.  
Video Plus+  
Setup  
NOTE:  
“Guide Program (GUIDE PROG.) number" refers to the assigned  
TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for Video  
Plus+ timer recording.  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
IMPORTANT  
Perform the following procedure after Auto Set Up on page 8  
and/or the channel setting steps on pages 38 – 43, and after the  
Clock Set procedure on page 46.  
After setting the Guide Program numbers, the station names and  
preset positions may be incorrect if you stored or skipped  
channels. In this case, re-perform Guide Program number  
setting.  
4,5  
2
Perform the following steps to check if the Guide Program  
numbers have been correctly set during Auto Set Up or Auto  
Channel Set, and make corrections if necessary.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Guide Program Number Set  
4
0
CANCEL  
MAKE LIST OF STORED  
STATION NAMES AND  
PRESET POSITIONS  
TV PROG.  
(Ex.)  
Preset position  
Station name  
BBC1  
BBC2  
ITV  
1
2
3
4
5
1
OK  
3,4,5  
MENU  
2,6  
CH4  
CH5  
PUSH JOG  
3,5  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU twice.  
2
3
ACCESS GUIDE PROG SET  
SCREEN  
(pointer) to "GUIDE PROG SET", then press OK.  
The Guide Prog. Set screen appears.  
IMPORTANT  
As Channel 5 has started its service on March 30th 1997,  
the Guide Program Numbers of some stations have been  
changed as follows:  
Press PUSH JOG % to move the highlight bar  
Guide Program Number  
Station Name  
MAIN MENU  
MODE SET  
GUIDE PROG SET  
Before  
Now  
AUTO CH SET  
MANUAL CH SET  
GUIDE PROG SET  
CLOCK SET  
CHANNEL 5  
5
5
6
7
GUIDE PROG  
TV PROG  
1
1
RTE1 (IRELAND)  
NETWORK 2 (IRELAND)  
: AUTO SET BY  
VIDEO PLUS+  
]: MANUAL SET  
6
[
[
[5 ] =  
5
] : ?  
For details, you can consult the JVC Customer Liaison at:  
0181-208-7654  
[MENU] : EXIT  
[MENU] : EXIT  
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When Using A Satellite  
Receiver And/Or Cable  
System  
ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER  
Press OK, and a cursor  
GUIDE PROG SET  
appears above “GUIDE  
PROG”. Then, using the  
1 2 3 4 5  
4
NUMBER keys, input the  
PlusCode number (found  
in most TV listings) of a  
program scheduled to be  
broadcast on each station  
on the list from step 1,  
GUIDE PROG  
1
TV PROG  
1
THE SATELLITE RECEIVER IS SHOWN CONNECTED TO THE  
“AV2 IN” (SCART) CONNECTOR AND THE CABLE SYSTEM  
CONNECTED VIA THE AERIAL SOCKET AND TUNED TO,  
FOR EXAMPLE, PRESET POSITION 6 ON YOUR TV.  
[0-9] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
Satellite Antenna  
Cable  
starting at the top. If you  
enter the wrong number, press  
CANCEL to backspace and  
input the correct number.  
When entering a  
PlusCode for BBC 2  
Satellite  
Receiver  
CONFIRM PRESET  
Cable  
system  
POSITION NUMBER  
Press OK and the display  
4
GUIDE PROG SET  
under “TV PROG” begins  
5
blinking.  
GUIDE PROG  
2
TV PROG  
2
If the blinking number  
under “TV PROG” agrees  
with the preset position . . .  
. . . press OK.  
If the numbers do not  
agree . . .  
. . . input the preset  
5
[
] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
position using PUSH JOG% or the NUMBER keys,  
then press OK.  
Back of  
HR-J745EK  
If you input the PlusCode number of a program that  
has already aired, “ERROR” appears on screen for a  
few seconds. Input the correct PlusCode number.  
Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.  
Back of HR-J249EK  
TV Receiver  
CLOSE MENU  
Press MENU and selection is complete.  
6
If you already know the Guide Program number for a station . . .  
1– After step 3, press PUSH JOG  
.
The GUIDE PROG number begins blinking.  
2– Enter the Guide Program number using the NUMBER keys  
or PUSH JOG% , then press PUSH JOG  
.
The TV PROG number begins blinking.  
3– Enter the preset position using the NUMBER keys or  
PUSH JOG% , then press PUSH JOG  
.
Repeat 2 and 3 as necessary.  
4– Press MENU.  
NOTES:  
If you own a satellite receiver, connect it to the AV2 IN  
connector on the back of the recorder. Then, in step 5 above,  
set the input mode to "AUX2" by pressing NUMBER key "0" or  
TV PROG. +/–.  
If you’re receiving broadcasts via a cable box through preset  
“6” (example) on your recorder, set “TV PROG” for “6” in  
step 5.  
After selecting the programme you wish to record from your  
cable system or satellite receiver, set the systems timer — if  
your cable or satellite receiver does not have a timer, leave it  
switched on.  
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PLAYBACK  
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The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video  
recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video  
tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV  
just like a TV programme.  
Basic  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Playback  
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is  
facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is  
1
point toward the recorder. Don’t apply too much  
pressure when inserting.  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
The recorder power comes on automatically and the  
counter is reset to 0:00:00.  
If the record safety tab has been removed, playback  
begins automatically.  
2
FIND PROGRAMME START  
POINT  
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW  
or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left.  
To go forward, press FF or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the  
right.  
1
2
3
q
START PLAYBACK  
Press PLAY. “BEST” appears blinking in the recorder's  
display panel during automatic tracking (pg. 20).  
4
3
Playback picture quality of LP recordings will not be  
as high as SP recordings.  
STOP PLAYBACK  
Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the  
recorders front panel. Then press STOP/EJECT to  
remove the cassette.  
4
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Usable cassettes  
4
0
3
FF  
2
REW  
2
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.  
4
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Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorders  
controls or the remote control.  
Playback  
Features  
NOTE:  
following procedures.  
Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the  
Still  
s
l
q
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame  
Playback  
PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK  
buttons to correct the picture.  
7
8
0
9
Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PROG.  
4
1
TV PROG.  
PAUSE  
ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME  
PLAYBACK  
frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame  
playback.  
Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-  
2
OR  
Press PAUSE.  
OR  
Press PUSH JOG or  
.
PUSH JOG  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
Variable-Speed Search  
Slow Motion  
ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED  
SEARCH  
right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for  
reverse variable-speed search (refer to the illustration at  
top right).  
ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION  
PLAYBACK  
to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for  
reverse slow motion (refer to the illustration above).  
During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the  
During playback or still picture, turn the SHUTTLE ring  
1
1
OR  
OR  
During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2  
seconds, then release. Press and release again to return  
to still picture.  
During playback, press PUSH JOG or  
.
The more times you press, the faster the playback  
picture moves.  
To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite  
direction.  
OR  
During still picture, press and hold PUSH JOG or  
.
Release to return to still picture.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
NOTE:  
In the search, still, or frame by frame playback mode, the  
picture may be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.  
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PLAYBACK (cont.)  
14  
High-Speed (Turbo) Search  
ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED  
SEARCH  
During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the  
way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to the  
q
1
left for reverse high-speed search. Releasing SHUTTLE  
resumes still picture playback.  
OR  
For forward high-speed search, turn the SHUTTLE  
ring all the way to the right and release it within 1  
second.  
For reverse high-speed search, turn the SHUTTLE ring  
all the way to the left and release it within 1 second.  
OR  
Press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for  
reverse high-speed search.  
REVIEW  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
2
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
NOTES:  
5
8
For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over 2  
seconds. When released, normal playback resumes.  
In the search, still, or frame by frame playback mode, the  
picture may be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.  
4
0
C.RESET  
REW  
TV PROG.  
FF  
Manual Tracking  
Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking  
control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the  
tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG. buttons.  
STOP  
PUSH JOG  
OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC  
TRACKING  
Press  
on the remote to engage manual tracking.  
1
2
3
ADJUST TRACKING  
MANUALLY  
Press TV PROG. + or to adjust tracking.  
RETURN TO AUTOMATIC  
TRACKING  
Press  
tracking.  
on the remote to re-engage automatic  
NOTE:  
When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic  
tracking mode automatically.  
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3R Picture  
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.  
3R(= Resolution and Response Recovery technology) maximises  
sense of resolution and sharpens image edges to make playback  
picture look better focused.  
ACTIVATE 3R PICTURE  
NOTE:  
Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the  
Timer mode is disengaged.  
Press 3R PICTURE. The button will light.  
To turn off 3R Picture, press 3R PICTURE again so  
that the light goes off.  
Normally it is recommendable to keep 3R Picture ON  
(with the button lit).  
Depending on the type of tape used, picture quality  
may be better with 3R Picture set to off.  
If you use this recorder as the player for editing, be  
sure to turn off 3R Picture before starting.  
The setting will remain effective even though you  
turn on/off the recorder.  
1
ACTIVATE INSTANT  
REVIEW  
Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the  
recorder searches for the index code indicating the start  
of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found,  
playback begins automatically.  
The front display panel tells you how many programmes  
have been recorded. If you have, for example, 3  
programmes, “REVIEW” and "3" appear and blink. To  
watch the first of the 3 programmes, press REVIEW three  
times. The recorder searches and begins playback  
automatically. You can access a programme as far as 9  
index codes away from the current tape position.  
1
Index Search  
Your recorder automatically marks  
£ 2  
index codes at the beginning of  
each recording. This function gives  
you quick access to any one of 9  
index codes in either direction.  
NOTES:  
Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the  
Timer mode.  
The HR-J249EK has the REVIEW button on the recorder as  
NOTE:  
well.  
Before starting, make sure the  
recorder is in the Stop mode.  
Counter Memory  
ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH  
£ 1” is displayed on screen and search begins in  
the corresponding direction.  
Returns to the counter reading of “0:00:00” to conveniently find  
a specific place on the tape automatically.  
Press PUSH JOG or (or £). “1” or  
1
SET COUNTER MEMORY  
To access index codes 2 through 9, press PUSH JOG  
or repeatedly until the correct index number is  
displayed.  
Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current  
position, press PUSH JOG twice.  
Press C. (COUNTER) RESET during playback at a point  
you wish to locate later. The counter reads “0:00:00”.  
1
2
Then press C.MEMORY, and “M” appears in front of the  
counter digits.  
To locate the beginning of D from the current  
position, press PUSH JOG once.  
ACTIVATE COUNTER  
MEMORY  
Current position  
When you wish to return to the designated point, press  
STOP and then REW or FF.  
A
B
C
D
E
F
The tape rewinds or fast-forwards and stops at about  
0:00:00 automatically.  
To cancel Counter Memory, press C.MEMORY again.  
–2  
–1  
1
2
3
Index number  
When the specified index code is located, playback  
begins automatically.  
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PLAYBACK (cont.)  
16  
Spatializer  
(HR-J745EK only)  
This feature expands sound field when you play back any stereo  
source or view a stereo programme while recording it.  
*Spatializer has no effect on recording quality.  
q
ACTIVATE SPATIALIZERᮋ  
Press SPATIALIZER; the current setting will be displayed  
on the screen for about 5 seconds. Pressing  
1
SPATIALIZER while the screen shows the display  
changes the setting.  
To view a stereo programme such as movies or  
music, select "SPATIALIZER  
spacious sound.  
" to create more  
To view a monaural programme, select  
"SPATIALIZER[ST" which simulates a stereo effect.  
Select "SPATIALIZER OFF." to turn off Spatializerif  
the sound becomes unnatural with either  
2
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
"SPATIALIZER  
" or "SPATIALIZER[ST" selected.  
If your TV is equipped with 3D-PHONIC and if you  
use both Spatializerand 3D-PHONIC at the same  
time, the sound may become unnatural; set either  
function to "OFF".  
The setting will remain effective even though you  
turn on/off the recorder.  
5
8
4
0
NOTES:  
AUDIO MONITOR  
Spatializeris effective only with a stereo TV.  
The setting cannot be changed during search, still, frame-by-  
frame playback or slow motion mode.  
REW  
When this recorder is used as the player for editing, the  
recorded audio will correspond to the Spatializersetting.  
SCENE FINDER  
1
Soundtrack Selection (HR-J745EK only)  
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 MONITOR on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows:  
TRACK  
USE  
Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display  
HI FI  
L + R  
L
For Hi-Fi stereo tapes  
L
L
R
HI FI  
HI FI  
For main audio of Bilingual tapes  
R
For sub audio of Bilingual tapes  
For audio-dubbed tapes  
R
NORM  
NORM  
HI FI  
NORM  
L + R + NORM  
For audio-dubbed tapes  
NOTES:  
"L + 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.  
For instructions on recording NICAM stereo and bilingual programmes, refer to page 35.  
Bilingual programmes are not currently broadcast in the U.K.  
"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not appear (pg. 34).  
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Scene Finder  
Repeat Playback  
This function helps you check contents of unlabeled recorded  
tapes at the touch of a single button.  
Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape  
20 times repeatedly.  
Search  
Search  
Search  
FF  
REW FF  
REW FF  
REW  
5 seconds  
10 minutes  
on counter  
5 seconds  
10 minutes  
on counter  
5 seconds  
START PLAYBACK  
NOTE:  
PressPLAY.  
Scene Finder cannot be used when the recorder is in the Record  
mode.  
1
ACTIVATE SCENE FINDER  
ACTIVATE REPEAT  
Press SCENE FINDER. The recorder starts forward  
search for 5 seconds and then fast-forwards 10 minutes  
on the counter. This cycle is repeated until the end of  
the tape is reached.  
PLAYBACK  
1
Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.  
The Play indicator ($) on the display panel blinks  
2
To start Scene Finder in the reverse direction, press  
SCENE FINDER and then turn the SHUTTLE ring to  
the left (or press the REW button) within 2 seconds.  
This cycle is repeated until the beginning of the tape.  
During Scene Finder, the following indications appear  
on the display panel:  
slowly.  
The tape plays 20 times automatically, and then  
stops.  
STOP PLAYBACK  
Press STOP at any time to stop playback.  
3
NOTE:  
STOP SCENE FINDER  
Pressing PLAY, REW, FF or PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback.  
Press STOP.  
2
NTSC Playback  
Your video recorder is equipped with NTSC circuitry that can  
play back NTSC tapes.  
NOTES:  
During Scene Finder search, you can also hear the tape  
sound. During fast forward or rewind, you hear the current TV  
sound instead.  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Scene Finder does not function during Index Search.  
Insert a cassette recorded in NTSC.  
1
Next Function Memory  
START PLAYBACK  
PressPLAY.  
You can set your recorder's power to go off automatically after  
the tape is fully rewound. Before starting, make sure the  
recorder is in the Stop mode.  
"NTSC" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds.  
2
Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place  
black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. This is  
not a malfunction on the part of either the video  
recorder or the TV.  
For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . .  
. . . press REW, then press  
within 2 seconds.  
NOTE:  
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.  
If you want the power to be turned off automatically when the  
counter reads “0:00:00” (instead of at the beginning of the  
tape), press C.MEMORY so that the “M” mark appears before  
pressing REW.  
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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RECORDING  
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TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be  
recorded onto a video tape. You can “capture” a TV programme  
using your video recorder.  
Basic  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.  
Recording  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder  
power comes on automatically.  
1
CHOOSE A PROGRAMME  
Press TV PROG. +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the  
preset you wish to record.  
2
2
The TV PROG. dial can also be used to select a preset.  
4
SET TAPE SPEED  
1
Press SP/LP (  
). Check the SP/LP indicator on the  
recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape  
speed.  
3
4
SP/LP  
3
Picture quality of LP recordings will not be as high as  
SP recordings.  
START RECORDING  
Press and hold RECORD and PLAY on the remote  
5
control, or press RECORD on the recorder.  
5
2
6
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the  
first SP and the first LP recording after inserting the  
cassette (pg. 20).  
2
PAUSE/RESUME  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
RECORDING  
5
8
NUMBER  
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.  
2
5
6
4
0
STOP RECORDING  
TV PROG.  
2
Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on  
the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the  
cassette.  
SP/LP  
3
PLAY  
4,5  
PAUSE  
5
Accidental erasure prevention  
RECORD  
4
To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,  
remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole  
with adhesive tape.  
6
Record safety tab  
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Record One Programme  
While Watching Another  
Recording  
Features  
SELECT PRESET TO WATCH  
Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to  
set the preset controls on the TV for the station you  
wish to view.  
1
The programme selected with the TV’s preset controls  
appears on the TV screen while the one selected with  
the recorder's TV PROG. buttons is recorded on the  
tape.  
Elapsed Recording Time  
Indication  
You can check the exact time of a recording.  
SET COUNTER DISPLAY  
Press DISPLAY until a counter reading appears on the  
dispay panel.  
1
RESET COUNTER  
Press C. (COUNTER) RESET before starting recording or  
DISPLAY  
playback.  
2
2
The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact  
elapsed time as the tape runs.  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
5
8
Instant Timer Recording (ITR)  
4
0
C.RESET  
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.  
TV PROG.  
START RECORDING  
Press RECORD on the recorder.  
1
ENGAGE ITR MODE  
the front display panel.  
Press RECORD again. " " blinks and 0:30 appears on  
2
Tape Remaining Time  
SET RECORDING  
DURATION  
RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends  
recording time by 30 minutes.  
DISPLAY REMAINING TIME  
Press DISPLAY until the time remaining on the tape  
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press  
appears.  
1
By pressing the DISPLAY button, you can change the  
display to show the counter reading, preset position,  
clock time* or tape remaining time.  
3
* Preset position is not displayed during playback.  
NOTE:  
You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the  
NOTE:  
recorder's front panel.  
Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when  
the tape remaining time reading may not appear right away, or  
is not correct. "- - : - -" may sometimes appear, or the display  
may blink on occasion.  
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RECORDING (cont.)  
20  
The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system  
checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and  
playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible  
recording and playback pictures. The default setting for both  
recording and playback is “ON”.  
B.E.S.T.  
Picture System  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
Recording  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.  
The recorder power comes on automatically.  
1
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
q
Press MENU twice.  
2
ACCESS MODE SET  
SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar  
MAIN MENU  
(pointer) to "MODE SET"  
by pressing PUSH JOG  
MODE SET  
3
AUTO CH SET  
MANUAL CH SET  
GUIDE PROG SET  
CLOCK SET  
2
%fi, then press OK.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
5
[
] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
4
0
CONFIRM B.E.S.T. STATUS  
The default setting is  
MODE SET  
“ON”. If this is the case,  
AUTO TIMER : OFF  
4
go to step 4. If not, press  
O. S. D.  
: ON  
: ON  
PUSH JOG to move the  
B. E. S. T.  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
“B.E.S.T.”, then press  
PUSH JOG to set to  
“ON”.  
RECORD  
[5 ] = [ ] : ON/OFF  
[MENU] : EXIT  
OK  
MENU  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
PUSH JOG  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
5
6
Display Panel Indication  
HR-J745EK  
START RECORDING  
RECORD on the recorder.  
Press and hold RECORD and PLAY on the remote, or  
The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds  
assessing the condition of the tape, then begins  
recording.  
When the "BEST" indicator begins blinking, that  
means adjustment is complete.  
HR-J249EK  
Pressing the recorder's RECORD button while "BEST"  
is displayed does not start Instant Timer Recording  
(pg. 19).  
As the tape check progresses, the “– –” marks on the display  
panel increase upward. Once the "BEST" indicator starts  
blinking, the check is complete.  
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NOTES:  
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.  
In the case of timer recording, the B.E.S.T. system works  
before recording is initiated.  
Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled.  
The next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is re-  
performed.  
ATTENTION:  
Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually  
starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after  
RECORD and PLAY on the remote are pressed, or RECORD  
on the recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the  
desired scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the  
following steps:  
1) Press and hold PAUSE and RECORD to engage the  
RECORD PAUSE mode.  
The recorder then automatically checks the condition  
of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-  
enters RECORD PAUSE.  
2
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
2) Press PLAY to start recording.  
If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin  
recording immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF” in step  
4 on page 20.  
5
8
4
0
Playback  
The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate  
playback. 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.  
PAUSE  
START PLAYBACK  
RECORD  
PressPLAY.  
HR-J745EK  
1
HR-J249EK  
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 recorder’s display panel.  
NOTES:  
When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another  
video recorder, or when using this recorder as the player for  
editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference by performing steps 2  
through 5 on page 20.  
"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.  
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TIMER RECORDING  
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ACCESS TIMER PROGRAMMING  
SCREEN  
Video Plus+  
Press PROG.  
TIMER PROGRAMMING  
1
2
Timer  
[0 – 9] : VIDEO PLUS+  
[+/–] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING  
[MENU] : MAIN MENU  
Recording  
The front display panel looks like this:  
Before performing Video Plus+ Timer Recording:  
Be sure to read "Video Plus+ Setup" (pg. 10).  
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).  
ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER  
Press the NUMBER keys to  
VIDEO PLUS+  
1 2 3 4 5 67 8  
enter the PlusCode  
number of a programme  
you wish to record.  
If you make a mistake,  
press CANCEL to  
2
2
backspace and then  
input the correct number.  
The PlusCode number you  
enter appears on the front  
display panel:  
[0 – 9] =  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
NUMBER  
[CANCEL] : DELETE  
[MENU] : EXIT  
: PDC  
CANCEL  
4
0
The display panel can show only a 4-digit number.  
ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ PROGRAM  
SCREEN  
Press OK, and the Video  
– P1 –  
Plus+ Program screen  
appears (if you’re just  
starting out, “P1” appears).  
VIDEO PLUS+ 123456789  
START  
21:00  
STOP  
22:00  
3
=
SP  
ON  
The display panel shows  
the programme start time.  
Pressing PROG CHECK  
changes the display to the  
programme stop time, then  
the date and preset  
OK  
3
DATE  
25.12  
TV PROG  
1
PROG.  
1
BBC 1  
: OK  
position.  
SP  
PDC Recording  
IMPORTANT  
Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme  
Delivery Control) is a service designed to assure safe,  
accurate timer recording. With this system, special code  
signals are transmitted together with the audio/video  
signals. These code signals control your video recorder and  
have precedence over advertised times you preset in 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.  
Be sure to confirm the setting of PDC recording.  
If "  
on the display panel, PDC is set to ON.  
If " OFF" is displayed on the screen or "  
ON" is displayed on the screen or "  
" is lit  
" is  
not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF.  
To change the setting, press  
"7").  
: PDC (NUMBER key  
"PDC Recording" in the left column.  
Make sure the preset position number you wish to  
record is displayed; if not, see "Video Plus+ Setup" on  
page 10 and set the Guide Program number for that  
PlusCode number correctly.  
If the number you entered is invalid, "ERROR"  
appears on the screen and "Err" appears on the  
display panel. Press CANCEL to backspace and input  
a valid PlusCode number.  
If "ERROR=GUIDE PROG" appears on the screen, see  
"ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number  
Set" on page 23.  
NOTES:  
PDC Recording is also possible when a satellite receiver  
or a cable system is connected to AV2 IN on your  
recorder.  
PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 IN/OUT  
connector and the front panel connectors*.  
* With HR-J745EK only  
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SET TAPE SPEED  
Press SP/LP (  
) to set the tape speed.  
6
4
5
6
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN  
Press OK.  
q
Repeat steps 1 5 for each additional programme.  
ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE  
Press TIMER. The recorder turns off automatically.  
NOTE:  
To Delay The Stop Time . . .  
. . . press ADD TIME after pressing OK in step 3. Each time you  
press, the Stop time is delayed by 5 minutes (meaning that 5  
minutes of recording time is added). You can easily compensate  
for anticipated programme schedule delays this way.  
1
4
7
3
9
To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .  
5
8
. . . after pressing OK in step 3, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key  
“9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily  
serials (Monday – Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY" appears  
on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the correspond-  
ing indication disappear.  
NUMBER  
WEEKLY  
TIMER  
6
0
You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8  
programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a  
ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen and "FULL" appears  
on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you  
must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (pg. 26).  
SP/LP  
4
ATTENTION  
OK  
5
Regarding Guide Program Number Set  
"ERROR=GUIDE PROG" appears after performing step 3 on  
the previous page if the Guide Program number for the  
PlusCode number you entered has not been set.  
If the recorder is in the stop or rewind or fast-forward  
mode, the following screen will appear with "– –" under  
"TV PROG" blinking.  
MENU  
PUSH JOG  
Press the NUMBER keys or PUSH JOG %fi to input the  
preset position number you recorder receives that  
station on, then press OK.  
GUIDE PROG SET  
(Ex.) To timer-record a BBC2  
programme with Video Plus+  
GUIDE PROG TV PROG  
* If your recorder receives  
2
– –  
BBC2 on the preset position  
2, press OK after entering  
"2".  
Satellite Receiver Users  
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Video Plus+,  
5
[
] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
perform steps 1 6 and, before the selected programme  
begins, select the appropriate channel on the satellite  
receiver. Then set the receiver's timer. If your satellite  
receiver doesn't have a timer, leave the unit's power  
switched on.  
Press MENU, then try again from step 1.  
If the recorder is in a mode other than the above mentioned  
modes, press MENU first and input the correct Guide  
Program number for that PlusCode number (pg. 10,  
"Video Plus+ Setup"), then try again from step 1.  
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24  
If you don’t know the PlusCode number for the programme you  
wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder  
to timer-record the programme.  
Regular Timer  
ACCESS TIMER  
PROGRAMMING SCREEN  
Programming  
Press PROG.  
Remember, the clock must be set before you can progamme  
the timer (pg. 46).  
1
ACCESS PROGRAMME  
SCREEN  
Before performing the following steps:  
Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder  
will come on automatically.  
Press START +/–. (If you’re  
– P1 –  
just starting out, “P1”  
appears.)  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
START  
–:– –  
STOP  
–:– –  
2
=
SP  
ON  
DATE  
25.12  
TV PROG  
– –  
[+/–] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
2
The front display panel looks like this:  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
SP  
4
0
ENTER PROGRAMME  
START TIME  
START+/–  
Press START +/– to enter  
the time you want  
– P1 –  
2,3  
START  
21:00  
STOP  
–:– –  
5
3
recording to start.  
=
SP  
ON  
Press and hold START  
+/– to move in 30-  
minute increments, or  
press and release  
repeatedly to move 1  
minute at a time.  
4
DATE  
25.12  
TV PROG  
– –  
[+/–] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
1
PROG.  
1
The front display panel looks like this:  
SP  
PDC Recording  
Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme  
Delivery Control) is a service designed to assure safe,  
accurate timer recording. With this system, special code  
signals are transmitted together with the audio/video  
signals. These code signals control your video recorder and  
have precedence over advertised times you preset in 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.  
ENTER PROGRAMME STOP  
TIME  
Press STOP +/– to enter the time you want recording to  
stop.  
4
5
ENTER PROGRAMME DATE  
Press DATE +/–. (The current date appears on screen.  
The date you enter appears in its place.)  
NOTES:  
Set the start time (PDC time) exactly as advertised in the  
TV listing. A different time than advertised will result in  
no recording.  
PDC Recording is also possible when a satellite receiver  
or a cable system is connected to AV2 IN on your  
recorder.  
PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 IN/OUT  
connector and the front panel connectors*.  
* With HR-J745EK only  
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ENTER PRESET POSITION  
9
Press TV PROG. +/–.  
– P1 –  
START  
21:00  
STOP  
22:00  
6
=
SP  
ON  
DATE  
25.12  
TV PROG  
1
BBC 1  
q
[+/–] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
SP  
IMPORTANT  
Be sure to confirm the setting of PDC recording.  
If "  
on the display panel, PDC is set to ON.  
If " OFF" is displayed on the screen or "  
not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF.  
To change the setting, press  
"7").  
"PDC Recording" on page 24.  
ON" is displayed on the screen or "  
" is lit  
" is  
: PDC (NUMBER key  
2
1
4
7
2
6
9
5
8
SET TAPE SPEED  
WEEKLY  
TIMER  
Press SP/LP (  
) to set the tape speed.  
: PDC  
SP/LP  
4
0
9
6
7
8
TV PROG.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
7
After confirming all information is correct, press OK  
and the normal screen appears.  
Repeat steps 1 8 for each additional programme.  
ENGAGE RECORDER’S  
OK  
8
TIMER MODE  
Press TIMER. The recorder turns off automatically.  
9
To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .  
. . . anytime during steps 2 through 8, press WEEKLY (NUMBER  
key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for  
daily serials (Monday – Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY"  
appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the  
corresponding indication disappear.  
NOTES:  
You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as  
8 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record  
a ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen and "FULL"  
appears on the front display panel. To record the extra  
programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary  
programmes (pg. 26).  
To timer-record a satellite broadcast through a satellite  
receiver connected to the AV2 IN connector on the back of  
the recorder, in step 6 above, set "TV PROG" to "AUX2" by  
pressing TV PROG. +/–. Before the selected programme  
begins, select the appropriate channel on the satellite  
receiver, then set the receiver's timer. If your satellite receiver  
doesn't have a timer, leave the unit's power switched on.  
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TIMER RECORDING(cont.)  
Check And Cancel  
26  
Programmes  
ACCESS PROGRAMME  
DISPLAY AND/OR SCREEN  
q
Press PROG. CHECK.  
The display panel shows the programme start time.  
Pressing OK changes the display to the programme  
stop time, then the date and preset position.  
If the recorder is turned on and the TV is set to its  
VIDEO channel or AV mode, you can check program  
information on screen as well.  
1
Each time you press PROG. CHECK, the next  
programme's information appears.  
If All Information Is Correct . . .  
. . . programming is completed.  
If You Wish To Revise Data . . .  
. . . with the recorder's power turned on, go to step 2.  
If You Wish To Cancel A Program . . .  
2
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
. . . with the recorder's power turned on, press CANCEL.  
All information you input is deleted.  
5
8
REVISE PROGRAMME  
INFORMATION  
TIMER  
TV PROG.  
0
CANCEL  
Input the appropriate data using the START +/–, STOP  
+/–, DATE +/– and TV PROG. +/– buttons on the  
remote control.  
START+/–  
2
Timer Warning  
If you have programmed your  
recorder to timer-record a  
programme or a series of  
OK  
MENU  
– WARNING–  
TIMER RECORDING  
TO START SOON  
[CANCEL]  
programmes, a warning appears on  
screen to tell you that the recording  
is to start in 5 minutes.  
PUSH JOG  
NOTES:  
The warning only appears if  
you’re not in the Timer mode at that time.  
If this recorder is being used as the player for tape dubbing,  
the warning screen is recorded on the tape in the other video  
recorder.  
The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to the  
start of timer recording. To clear the display, press CANCEL.  
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Auto Timer  
Auto SP/LP Timer  
If, when recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to  
record the entire programme, the recorder automatically  
switches to LP mode to allow complete recording.  
When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically  
engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automati-  
cally disengaged when the recorder is powered back on.  
ENGAGE AUTO SP/LP  
TIMER  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press AUTO SP/LP TIMER on the recorder front panel.  
Press MENU twice.  
The button lights up.  
1
1
For Example . . .  
Recording a program of 210 minutes in length onto a  
180-minute tape  
ACCESS MODE SET  
SCREEN  
Approximately 150 minutes  
Approximately 60 minutes  
LP mode  
SP mode  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to  
MAIN MENU  
Total 210 minutes  
move the highlight bar  
MODE SET  
2
(pointer) to "MODE SET",  
Make sure you press AUTO SP/LP TIMER before  
performing timer programming.  
AUTO CH SET  
MANUAL CH SET  
GUIDE PROG SET  
CLOCK SET  
then press OK.  
NOTES:  
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 as well as some  
tapes of shorter lengths.  
[5 ] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
SELECT MODE  
either "ON" or "OFF".  
Even if, in step 1, you press AUTO SP/LP TIMER and the  
button lights up, that doesn’t mean that the recorder will  
automatically change from SP to LP mode during the course  
of the recording. Watch the tape later to confirm.  
If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or  
more programs, the second programme and those thereafter  
may not fit on the tape if you engage the Auto SP/LP Timer  
mode. In this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then  
set the tape speed manually during timer programming.  
There may be some noise at the point on the tape where the  
recorder switches from SP to LP mode.  
Press PUSH JOG to select  
MODE SET  
AUTO TIMER :OFF  
3
O. S. D.  
: ON  
: ON  
B. E. S. T.  
[5 ] = [ ] : ON/OFF  
[MENU] : EXIT  
If you perform timer recording with both 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.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
4
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.  
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EDITING  
28  
You can use your video recorder as the source player or the  
recording deck.  
Edit To Or  
From Another  
Video  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the  
recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on  
1
page 29.  
When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source  
Player . . .  
. . . connect its AV1 IN/OUT connector to the recording  
deck.  
When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording  
Deck . . .  
. . . connect its AV2 IN or AV1 IN/OUT connector to the  
source player.  
Recorder  
.
SET RECORDING DECK’S  
INPUT MODE  
Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press NUMBER  
key "0" and/or TV PROG. to select depending on the  
connector being used — “AU-1” for the AV1 IN/OUT  
connector, or “AU-2” for the AV2 IN connector.  
2
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
START SOURCE PLAYER  
Engage its Play mode.  
4
0
3
4
NUMBER "0"  
TV PROG.  
START RECORDING DECK  
Engage its Record mode.  
NOTE:  
All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.  
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HR-J745EK  
TV Receiver  
Player  
Your recorder  
Recorder  
Your recorder  
TV Receiver  
21-pin SCART Cable  
(not provided)  
RF Cable  
(provided)  
21-pin SCART  
Cable  
(not provided)  
VIDEO  
CHAN-  
VIDEO  
CHAN-  
NEL or  
AV  
RF Cable  
(provided)  
NEL or  
AV mode  
mode  
Another recorder  
Another recorder  
Recorder  
Player  
HR-J249EK  
TV Receiver  
Player  
Your recorder  
Recorder  
Your recorder  
TV Receiver  
21-pin SCART Cable  
(not provided)  
21-pin SCART  
Cable  
(not provided)  
RF Cable  
(provided)  
VIDEO  
CHAN-  
NEL or  
VIDEO  
CHAN-  
NEL or  
AV  
RF Cable  
(provided)  
AV mode  
mode  
Another recorder  
Another recorder  
Recorder  
Player  
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EDITING (cont.)  
30  
You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video  
recorder as the recorder.  
Edit From A  
Camcorder  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT  
connectors to the recorders front panel AUDIO/VIDEO  
input connectors.  
When using a monaural camcorder, connect its  
AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input  
connector on your recorder.  
For HR-J745EK owners...  
1
When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder  
is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the  
recorder. Refer to the camcorder’s instruction manual  
for operating procedure.  
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
For HR-J249EK owners...  
Connect the camcorder's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT  
connectors to the recorder's rear panel AV2 IN or AV1  
IN/OUT connectors via the optional cable adapter.  
When using a Hi-Fi camcorder, connect its AUDIO  
OUT L connector to the recorder's rear panel AV2 IN or  
AV1 IN/OUT connectors via the optional cable adapter.  
4
0
TV PROG.  
SET RECORDER’S INPUT  
MODE  
For HR-J745EK owners...  
Press NUMBER key “0” and/or TV PROG. so that “F-  
2
AU” appears in place of a preset position number.  
For HR-J249EK owners...  
Press the NUMBER key "0" and/or TV PROG. to select  
the appropriate input mode depending on the connec-  
tor being used; "AU-1" for the AV1 IN/OUT connector,  
or "AU-2" for the AV2 IN connector.  
START CAMCORDER  
Engage its Play mode.  
3
4
Recorder  
HR-J745EK  
START RECORDER  
Engage its Record mode.  
q
HR-J249EK  
To rear panel PAUSE  
connector  
VIDEO  
input  
AUDIO  
input  
Recorder  
Audio/Video Cable  
(not provided)  
Cable adapter  
(not provided)  
Mini-Plug Cable  
(not provided)  
(JVC camcorder  
only)  
VIDEO OUT  
Player  
Camcorder  
Audio/Video  
Cable (not  
provided)  
AUDIO OUT  
EDIT  
Camcorder  
Player  
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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS  
31  
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.  
Connection To  
A Stereo  
System (HR-  
J745EK only)  
FM Tuner  
CD Player  
Stereo Amplifier  
I
AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR  
Audio Cable (not provided)  
Mains outlet  
Speaker  
Speaker  
Television  
ANT. IN  
R
L
AUDIO OUT  
AV1 IN / OUT  
AV2 IN  
PAUSE  
RF OUT  
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  
terminals on your stereo system's receiver or amplifier.  
1
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.  
NOTES:  
When connecting your recorder's audio output connectors to  
a stereo amplifier, make sure you connect L and R correctly.  
If NICAM TV broadcasts are receivable in your area, this  
recorder can record them independently of the TV set and  
play them back through the connected stereo system.  
When listening to sound through the connected stereo system,  
turn the TV's volume down completely.  
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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.)  
32  
The AV2 IN socket on the rear panel of your recorder allows  
simple connection to a satellite receiver.  
Connection To  
A Satellite  
Receiver  
Aerial  
Outdoor Unit  
Satellite Cable  
TV Aerial cable  
Satellite Receiver  
Unit  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
DECODER  
VCR  
TV  
Mains outlet  
R
L
AUDIO OUT  
AV1 IN / OUT  
AV2 IN  
Back of HR-J745EK  
AV2 IN  
AV1 IN/OUT  
Back of HR-J249EK  
NOTES:  
When connecting your recorder to a TV equipped with 21-pin SCART connectors, follow the illustration above using the cables  
shown in gray.  
For details, check your satellite receivers instruction manual.  
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Aerial terminal  
Back of TV  
21-pin SCART  
connectors  
EXT.2  
EXT.1  
ANT. IN  
PAUSE  
RF OUT  
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SPECIAL FEATURES  
34  
On-Screen Dispiay  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
You can choose whether or not to have various operational  
indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.  
TURN ON THE RECORDER  
Press  
.
A/B CODE  
2
1
2
3
4
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
5
8
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
4
0
Press MENU twice.  
ACCESS MODE SET  
SCREEN  
FF  
REW  
Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by  
pressing PUSH JOG %fi, then press OK.  
OK  
ENABLE/DISABLE  
MENU  
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY  
PUSH JOG  
The default setting is  
MODE SET  
“ON”, so if you want on-  
AUTO TIMER : OFF  
screen displays, leave the  
O. S. D.  
: ON  
: ON  
setting as it is and go to  
step 5. If you don’t want  
the displays to appear,  
press PUSH JOG %fi to  
move the highlight bar  
(pointer) to "O.S.D." and  
press PUSH JOG to set  
“O.S.D.” to “OFF”.  
B. E. S. T.  
5
[
] = [ ] : ON/OFF  
[MENU] : EXIT  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
NOTES:  
Press MENU.  
When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure  
to set "O.S.D." to "OFF." before starting.  
5
During playback, the operation mode indicators may be  
disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.  
The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing.  
1– Operation mode indicators  
2– Preset position number and station name/Aux. indicator  
(AUX1, AUX2 or F-AUX*)  
3
1
13  
* "F-AUX" is available with HR-J745EK only.  
3– Cassette loaded mark  
4– Tape speed SP/LP/EP (EP is for NTSC playback only)  
5– Clock display  
6– Current day/month/year  
7– NICAM display (pg. 35)(HR-J745EK only)  
8– Tape direction  
q6  
SP  
2
5
6
]
NTSC  
PR. 12 ABCD  
21 : 00  
4
14  
24. 12. 97 – WARNING–  
TIMER RECORDING  
TO START SOON  
15  
SPATIALIZER  
[CANCEL]  
7
9
11  
ST NICAM  
8
10  
12  
+
0
+
+
+
9– Tape position indicator (pg. 35)  
10– Counter display (including Counter Memory indicator)  
11– Audio mode display (pg. 16)(HR-J745EK only)  
12– Tape remaining time indicator (pg. 19)  
13– Timer warning display (pg. 26)  
14– NTSC display (pg. 17)  
HI FI  
M –1 : 23 : 45  
REMAIN 1 : 00  
NORM  
15– Spatializerindicator (pg. 16)(HR-J745EK only)  
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Tape Position Indicator  
Receiving NICAM Stereo  
The tape position indicator  
appears on screen when, from  
the Stop mode, you press FF,  
REW or perform an Index  
And Bilingual Programmes  
(HR-J745EK Only)  
Your recorder is equipped with a Digital stereo sound decoder  
(NICAM), making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts  
possible.  
Search. The position of “5” in  
relation to “0” (beginning) or  
3
“+” (end) shows you where you  
+
+
+
0
are on the tape.  
1:23:45  
REMAIN 2:35  
When the recorder is tuned to a different station, the type of  
broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for  
a few seconds.  
”O.S.D.” (pg. 34) must be  
set to “ON”, or the indicator  
will not appear.  
Beginning  
End  
Type of Broadcast  
On-screen Display  
Being Received  
NOTE:  
Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when  
the indication is not correct.  
Regular Monaural  
NICAM Stereo  
NICAM Bilingual  
NICAM Monaural  
(none)  
ST NICAM  
BIL NICAM  
NICAM  
Remote A/B Code Switching  
NOTE:  
The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video  
recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote  
control’s A code control signals and another set to respond to B  
code control signals. The remote control is preset to send A  
code signals because your video recorder is initially set to  
respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your video  
recorder to respond to B code signals.  
"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not  
appear (pg. 34).  
To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO MONITOR  
until "L" and "R" appear on the front display panel.  
To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO MONITOR  
until either "L" or "R" appears on the front display panel (as  
required).  
To listen to the Standard (regular monaural) audio while  
receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO MONITOR until  
"NORM" appears on the front display panel.  
REMOVE POWER SUPPLY  
Unplug the mains power cord from the mains outlet.  
1
SET A/B CODE SWITCH  
To Record NICAM Stereo  
And Bilingual Programmes  
(HR-J745EK Only)  
Set to B.  
2
RE-SUPPLY POWER  
The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi-Fi  
audio track, and the Standard audio programme on the normal  
audio track.  
Plug the mains power cord back into the mains outlet.  
3
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" (pg. 16).  
TURN THE RECORDER ON  
only respond to B code signals.  
Press  
on the remote control. The recorder will now  
4
NOTE:  
Some TV sets may malfunction in response to the B mode. If  
this happens, switch back to the A mode.  
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SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.)  
36  
TV Multi-brand Remote  
Control  
Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV set.  
In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be  
controlled by setting the appropriate switch on the remote control.  
Before you start . . .  
2
Turn on the TV using its remote control.  
Set the remote control’s TV/SAT./VCR switch to TV.  
1
4
7
2
6
9
5
8
SET TV BRAND CODE  
Refer to the chart below. While holding down  
,
enter your TV’s brand code using the NUMBER keys,  
4
0
1
2
then pressSTOP.  
TV PROG.  
JVC has four codes. If the TV does not function with  
one code, try entering another.  
You don’t have to repeat this step until you replace  
your remote control’s batteries.  
TV/SAT./VCR  
TRY OPERATING TV  
Press  
on the remote to turn the TV off. If it goes off,  
try other operations.  
OK  
The button, TV/VCR button, TV PROG. +/–  
%
button, TV VOL.  
button and  
(Mute) button  
TV VOL. %fi  
on the remote can all be used to operate the TV.  
To return the remote to video recorder control, set its  
TV/SAT./VCR switch to VCR.  
PUSH JOG  
IMPORTANT  
Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with  
JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work  
with your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function  
capability.  
TV BRAND NAME  
CODE  
JVC  
01, 02, 03, 04  
BRANDT  
NORDMENDE  
SABA  
TELEAVIA  
TELEFUNKEN  
THOMSON  
FERGUSON  
PHILIPS  
BLAUPUNKT  
GRUNDIG  
SONY  
PANASONIC  
GRAETZ  
ITT  
05  
05  
05  
05  
05  
05  
06  
07  
08  
08  
09  
10  
11  
11  
11  
11  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
20  
22  
Control Your TV Using  
Additional Buttons  
The NUMBER keys on the remote can also be used to select  
the TV’s channel by setting the remote control to the TV  
mode.  
1 Set the TV/SAT./VCR switch to TV.  
2 Use the NUMBER keys, and the  
(Digit Entry)  
button, the PUSH JOG button, the DISPLAY button or  
the OK button to select the TVs channel.  
With televisions under Code 01, 02, 03, 04, 06, 07, 09,  
10, 13, 14 or 22, the  
button corresponds to the 1-  
digit/2-digit entry switching button (often labelled – /– –)  
of your TV’s remote control.  
With televisions under Code 01, 11 or 12, the PUSH JOG  
button corresponds to the 10 + button, and the PUSH  
JOG button corresponds to the 20 + button of your TV’s  
remote control.  
With televisions using Code 12, the DISPLAY button  
corresponds to the 30 + button.  
With televisions using Code 09, the OK button corre-  
sponds to the ENTER button of your TV’s remote control.  
LUXOR  
SALORA  
SELECO  
MIVAR  
HITACHI  
TOSHIBA  
MITSUBISHI  
FINLUX  
NOKIA  
SHARP  
NOTES:  
The way these buttons are used is determined by your TV.  
Use these buttons as instructed for your TV’s remote control.  
FUNAI  
NEC  
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Satellite Receiver Multi-  
Brand Remote Control  
Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your  
satellite receiver set. In addition to JVC satellite receivers, other  
manufacturer’s satellite receivers can also be controlled by setting  
the appropriate switch on the remote control.  
Before you start . . .  
Turn on the satellite receiver using its remote control.  
Set the remote control’s TV/SAT./VCR switch to SAT.  
2
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
5
8
SET SATELLITE RECEIVER  
BRAND CODE  
enter your satellite receiver’s brand code using the  
NUMBER keys, then press STOP.  
4
0
TV PROG.  
Refer to the chart below. While holding down  
,
TV/SAT./VCR  
1
2
Some satellite receiver brands have more than one  
code. If the satellite receiver does not function with  
one code, try entering another.  
You don’t have to repeat this step until you replace  
your remote control’s batteries.  
STOP  
TRY OPERATING SATELLITE  
RECEIVER  
Press  
on the remote to turn the satellite receiver off.  
If it goes off, try other operations.  
The button, TV PROG. +/– button, NUMBER  
buttons on the remote can all be used to operate the  
satellite receiver.  
The NUMBER buttons will not work with JVC satellite  
receivers using code 13.  
With satellite receivers using Code 16, the  
button corresponds to the ENTER button of your  
satellite receiver’s remote control.  
To return the remote to video recorder control, set its  
TV/SAT./VCR switch to VCR.  
IMPORTANT  
Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with  
JVC satellite receivers, as well as many other models, it may not  
work with your satellite receiver, or in some instances, may  
have limited function capability.  
SATELLITE RECEIVER BRAND  
CODE  
JVC  
13, 14  
AMSTRAD  
SIEMENS  
GRUNDIG  
KATHREIN  
PACE  
01, 02, 03, 04  
05  
05, 06  
05, 11, 12  
06, 08  
07  
PHILIPS  
ITT  
09  
NOKIA  
SKYMASTER  
RFT  
09  
10  
10  
MASPRO  
BT  
11  
13  
PANASONIC  
JERROLD  
15  
16  
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TUNER SET  
38  
IMPORTANT  
Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not  
been set correctly by Auto Set Up function (pg. 8) or if  
you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts  
broadcasting in your area.  
Auto Channel  
Set  
Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in preset  
positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set  
automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area.  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
TURN ON THE RECORDER  
Press  
.
1
2
3
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
SCREEN  
Press MENU twice.  
4
0
PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL  
SET  
bar (pointer) to  
"AUTO CH SET" by  
pressing PUSH JOG  
Move the highlight  
MAIN MENU  
MODE SET  
AUTO CH SET  
MANUAL CH SET  
%fi, then press OK.  
GUIDE PROG SET  
CLOCK SET  
The Auto Set screen  
appears, and  
OK  
[5 ] =  
remains on screen  
while the recorder  
searches for  
MENU  
[MENU] : EXIT  
receivable stations.  
As Auto Channel  
Set progresses, the  
AUTO SET  
PLEASE WAIT  
"
" mark on the  
screen moves from  
left to right. Wait  
until the screen as  
shown in step 4  
appears.  
+
+
+
0
[MENU] : EXIT  
Beginning  
End  
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VIEW CONFIRMATION  
SCREEN  
The stations your recorder  
PR CH  
ID  
PR CH ID  
located appear on a  
01 26 BBC1 08  
02 33 BBC2 09  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
4
5
Confirmation screen —  
preset positions (PR),  
03 23 ITV  
04 30 CH4  
05 37 CH5  
10  
11  
12  
2
channels (CH) and station  
names (ID – pg. 44). To  
view the next page of the  
listing, press PUSH JOG  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
06  
07  
–––– 13  
–––– 14  
[5  
]
5
8
=
: EDIT  
= [CANCEL] : DELETE  
%fi  
. The blueback  
[MENU] : EXIT  
screen and the program  
4
0
currently being broadcast by the blinking station appear  
alternately for 5 seconds each.  
The Guide Program numbers will also be set  
automatically during Auto channel Set.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add  
preset positions, enter station names and perform  
other operations. Refer to pages 40 – 43 for the  
procedures.  
Depending on reception conditions, the stations may  
not be stored in order, and the station names may not  
be stored correctly.  
MENU  
PUSH JOG  
IMPORTANT  
Depending on the reception conditions, the 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, Video Plus+ timer recording  
(pg. 22) will not work correctly; be sure to check if the  
Guide Program numbers have been set correctly  
(pg.10, "Video Plus+ Setup").  
Since your video recorder memorizes all detected  
stations even if the reception condition is poor, some of  
those stored stations may produce a noisy picture. To  
delete those stations, "Delete A Channel" on page 41.  
NOTE:  
Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel  
Set. If you want to perform it manually, refer to page 43.  
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TUNER SET (cont.)  
40  
Storing Channels Manually  
Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (pg.  
Manual  
8) or Auto Channel Set (pg. 38).  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
Channel Set  
Press MENU twice.  
1
ACCESS CONFIRMATION  
SCREEN  
Press PUSH JOG%fi to move the highlight bar (pointer)  
to “MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK. The Confirma-  
2
2
3
4
tion screen appears.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
NUMBER  
SELECT POSITION  
Press PUSH JOG%  
until an open position in  
which you want to store a channel begins blinking,  
4
0
then press OK. The Manual Ch. Set screen appears.  
INPUT CHANNEL  
The number "21" appears  
blinking to the right of  
MANUAL CH SET  
PR CH  
"CH". Press the NUMBER  
keys to input the channel  
number you want to store.  
01 CH21  
5
For fine tuning adjust-  
ment, press PUSH JOG  
until the channel  
[
]/ [0-9] : SELECT  
] : CURSOR  
: OK  
[
OK  
[MENU] : EXIT  
MENU  
number begins blinking,  
%
then press PUSH JOG . While tuning, “F+” or “F–  
” appears.  
PUSH JOG  
ENTER NEW CHANNEL  
INFORMATION  
Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.  
Repeat steps 3 through 5 as necessary.  
5
6
CLOSE CONFIRMATION  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
To input the station name, see page 42.  
To change positions, see "Change Station Preset  
Position" (pg. 41).  
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Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on  
page 40 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
Delete A Channel  
2
SELECT ITEM  
delete begins blinking.  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
Press PUSH JOG%  
until the item you want to  
5
8
1
2
DELETE CHANNEL  
4
0
CANCEL  
Press CANCEL.  
The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves  
up one line.  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.  
CLOSE CONFIRMATION  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
OK  
3
MENU  
PUSH JOG  
Change Station Preset  
Position  
SELECT ITEM  
move begins blinking. Then press OK and the station  
name (ID) and its channel (CH) number begin blinking.  
Press PUSH JOG%  
until the item you want to  
1
2
SELECT NEW POSITION  
preset position, then press OK.  
Example: If you moved the station in position 3 to  
position 7, the stations originally in positions  
4–7 each move up one space.  
Press PUSH JOG%  
to move the station to the new  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.  
CLOSE CONFIRMATION  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
3
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TUNER SET (cont.)  
42  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on  
page 40 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
Set Stations (A)  
2
SELECT ITEM  
blinking. Then press OK twice and the station’s name  
(ID) begins blinking.  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
Press PUSH JOG%fi  
until the item you want begins  
5
8
1
2
SELECT NEW STATION  
4
0
Press PUSH JOG%fi until the new station’s name (ID)  
you want to store begins blinking.  
Registered station names (pg. 44) appear as you  
press PUSH JOG%fi.  
SWITCH STATIONS  
Press OK.  
Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.  
3
OK  
MENU  
PUSH JOG  
CLOSE CONFIRMATION  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
4
Set Stations (B)  
NOTE:  
First perform step 1 of the above procedure.  
SELECT STATION NAME  
CHARACTER  
Press PUSH JOG and the first letter of the station  
name begins blinking.  
2
ENTER NEW CHARACTER  
%fi  
Press PUSH JOG  
to cycle through the characters  
(A–Z, 0–9, –, , +, (space) ) and stop when the  
*
3
desired one is indicated, then press PUSH JOG to  
enter. Enter the remaining characters the same way  
(maximum of 4).  
After entering all characters, press OK.  
Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.  
If you make a mistake, press PUSH JOG until the  
incorrect character begins blinking. Then enter the  
%fi  
correct character by pressing PUSH JOG  
.
CLOSE CONFIRMATION  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
4
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Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on  
page 40 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
Fine-Tuning Channels  
Already Stored  
2
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
SELECT CHANNEL TO  
FINE-TUNE  
until the channel you want to  
5
8
%
Press PUSH JOG  
tune begins blinking.  
4
0
1
ACCESS MANUAL CH. SET  
SCREEN  
Press OK three times. The Manual Ch. Set screen  
appears.  
2
3
PERFORM TUNING  
Then press OK.  
OK  
%
Press PUSH JOG until the picture is its clearest.  
MENU  
The Confirmation screen appears.  
Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.  
PUSH JOG  
CLOSE CONFIRMATION  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
4
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TUNER SET (cont.)  
44  
TV Station And ID List  
STATION NAME  
ID*  
STATION NAME  
ID*  
Anglia TV  
ARD  
ANGL  
ARD  
ARTE  
BBC  
SAT  
SAT 1  
Scottish TV  
SC4  
SAT1  
SCOT  
SC4  
ARTE  
BBC Group  
BBC1  
BBC2  
BBC1  
BBC2  
BLN1  
BLN2  
BORD  
BR1  
SDR  
SDR  
SDR1  
SDR1  
SFB1  
SFB3  
Berlin 1  
Berlin 2  
Border TV  
Bayern1  
Bayern3  
BRT1  
SFB1  
SFB3  
SKY  
Sky One  
Sky Net  
Sport  
SKY1  
SKYN  
SPRT  
SR1  
BR3  
BRT1  
BRT2  
CHLD  
CH+  
BRT2  
SR 1  
Children Ch  
Canal +  
CNN  
Super RTL  
STV Test  
STV 1  
STV 2  
Suedwest3  
SWF 1  
Schweiz4  
TYNE TEES  
Text  
SRTL  
STVT  
STV1  
STV2  
SW3  
SWF1  
SWZ4  
TEES  
TEXT  
TF1  
CNN  
CHNL  
CNTR  
CH 4  
CH 5  
DRS  
DRTV  
DSF  
EURN  
EURO  
EURS  
FR1  
Channel TV  
Central TV  
Channel 4  
Channel 5  
DRS  
DR TV  
DSF  
TF1  
Euronews  
Euronews  
Eurosports  
France1  
France2  
France3  
Granada TV  
Grampian TV  
Hessen1  
Hessen3  
HRT  
TNT int  
TRT int  
TSI  
TNT  
TRT  
TSI  
TSR  
TSR  
FR2  
FR3  
TSW  
TSW  
TVE  
TVE  
GRNA  
GRMP  
HR1  
TV Polonia  
TVP 1  
TVP 2  
TVS  
TVPA  
TVP1  
TVP2  
TVS  
TV2  
TV5  
TZUR  
ULST  
VERN  
VIVA  
VIV2  
VOX  
VTM  
VT4  
WDR1  
WDR3  
YLE1  
YLE2  
YORK  
ZDF  
HR3  
HRT  
TV2  
TV5  
Tele Zurich  
Ulster TV  
Veronica  
VIVA  
VIVA2  
VOX  
VTM  
VT4  
West1  
West3  
YLE 1  
YLE 2  
Yorkshire TV  
ZDF  
HTV  
HTV  
ITV Network  
Kabelkanal  
London  
MDR  
ITV  
KABL  
LNDN  
MDR  
MTV  
N3  
MTV  
Nord3  
NDR1  
NDR1  
NDR3  
NED1  
NED2  
NED3  
NET2  
NRK  
NDR3  
NED1  
NED2  
NED3  
Network 2  
NRK  
N-TV  
Offener Kanal  
ORF1  
ORF2  
ORF3  
N-TV  
OKAN  
ORF1  
ORF2  
ORF3  
OWL3  
PRMI  
PR07  
RAI1  
RAI2  
RAI3  
RB1  
Zurich 1  
3SAT  
ZUR1  
3SAT  
* The "ID" abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the  
station name. The "ID" abbreviation is listed in the Confirma-  
tion screen and is displayed on the TV screen when the  
recorder is tuned to a different station.  
OWL 3  
Premiere  
PR07  
RAI1  
RAI2  
RAI3  
RB1  
RB3  
RB3  
Rikisutvarpid-S  
RTBF 1  
RTBF 2  
RTE 1  
RKPS  
RTB1  
RTB2  
RTE1  
RTL  
RTL2  
RTP  
RTL  
RTL 2  
RTP  
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TV Station Channel Number Guide  
Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from BBC and  
ITC.  
BBC1 BBC2 ITV  
CH4  
BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4  
London & South-East  
North-West  
Bluebell Hill .............................. 40  
Crystal Palace............................ 26  
Dover ........................................ 50  
Heathfield ................................. 49  
Oxford ...................................... 57  
46  
33  
56  
52  
63  
43  
23  
66  
64  
60  
65  
30  
53  
67  
53  
Caldbeck ................................... 30  
Winter Hill ................................ 55  
34  
62  
28  
59  
32  
65  
North-East  
Bilsdale West Moor ................... 33  
Chatton ..................................... 39  
Pontop Pike ............................... 58  
26  
45  
64  
29  
49  
61  
23  
42  
54  
South-West  
Beacon Hill ............................... 57  
Caradon Hill ............................. 22  
Huntshaw Cross ........................ 55  
Redruth ..................................... 51  
Stockland Hill ........................... 33  
Channel Islands  
63  
28  
62  
44  
26  
60  
25  
59  
41  
23  
53  
32  
65  
47  
29  
Scotland  
Angus ........................................ 57  
Black Hill .................................. 40  
Sandale ..................................... 22  
Caldbeck ................................... —  
Creigkelly .................................. 31  
Darvel ....................................... 33  
Durris ........................................ 22  
Eitshal ....................................... 33  
Keelylang Hill ........................... 40  
Knock More .............................. 33  
Rosemarkie ............................... 39  
Rumster Forest........................... 31  
Selkirk ....................................... 55  
63  
46  
60  
43  
53  
50  
34  
27  
26  
28  
26  
46  
26  
45  
27  
62  
28  
24  
23  
25  
23  
43  
23  
49  
24  
59  
32  
21  
29  
32  
29  
50  
29  
42  
21  
65  
Fremont Point............................ 51  
44  
41  
47  
South  
Hannington ............................... 39  
Midhurst .................................... 61  
Rowridge................................... 31  
45  
55  
24  
42  
58  
27  
66  
68  
21  
West  
Mendip ..................................... 58  
64  
61  
54  
Wales  
East  
Blaenplwyf ................................ 31  
Carmel ...................................... 57  
Llanddona ................................. 57  
Moel-y-Parc .............................. 52  
Presely ...................................... 46  
Wenvoe..................................... 44  
27  
63  
63  
45  
40  
51  
24  
60  
60  
49  
43  
41  
21  
53  
53  
42  
50  
47  
Sandy Heath.............................. 31  
Sudbury..................................... 51  
Tacolneston ............................... 62  
27  
44  
55  
24  
41  
59  
21  
47  
65  
Midlands  
Ridge Hill .................................. 22  
Sutton Coldfield ........................ 46  
The Wrekin ............................... 26  
Waltham ................................... 58  
28  
40  
33  
64  
25  
43  
23  
61  
32  
50  
29  
54  
Northern Ireland  
Brougher Mountain ................... 22  
Divis ......................................... 31  
Limavady .................................. 55  
28  
27  
62  
25  
24  
59  
32  
21  
65  
North  
Belmont .................................... 22  
Emley Moor............................... 44  
28  
51  
25  
47  
32  
41  
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CLOCK SET  
46  
IMPORTANT  
Perform the following steps only if Auto Clock Set has not  
been performed correctly by Auto Set Up (pg. 8) or  
Auto Channel Set (pg. 38) or if the recorder's memory  
backup has expired.  
Clock Set  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
If you performed Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set without ever  
having set the clock previously, the recorder’s built-in clock is  
also set automatically. The Auto and Manual clock setting  
procedures are necessary when . . .  
– a power outage of more than 3 minutes occurs.  
– the tuner has been set manually.  
– the user desires to set the clock slightly ahead of the actual time.  
– the clock was not set even after Auto Set Up or Auto Channel  
Set was performed.  
2
Whether you perform Auto or Manual clock setting, you can  
use the convenient Just Clock function.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Just Clock  
The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through  
automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from  
a PDC signal.  
4
0
The Just Clock option appears in the Clock Set and Auto Clock  
Set screens, and can be set “ON” or “OFF” (the default setting is  
“ON”). Press OK until the Just Clock setting begins blinking,  
then press PUSH JOG%fi to change the setting.  
IMPORTANT: If you turn off Just Clock off, the accuracy of your  
recorder’s built-in clock may be reduced, which could  
adversely effect timer recording.  
Both Auto and Manual clock setting procedures begin from step 4.  
OK  
Preparation  
MENU  
PUSH JOG  
TURN THE RECORDER ON  
Press  
.
1
2
3
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU twice.  
ACCESS CLOCK SET  
SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "CLOCK SET" by  
pressing PUSH JOG %fi, then press OK. The Clock Set  
screen appears.  
CLOCK SET  
MAIN MENU  
MODE SET  
AUTO CH SET  
MANUAL CH SET  
GUIDE PROG SET  
CLOCK SET  
TIME  
0: 00  
DATE  
YEAR  
00  
01 . 01  
JUST CLOCK: ON  
TV PR.  
1
[
[
] : AUTO CLOCK  
5
] =  
5
[
] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
[MENU] : EXIT  
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Auto Clock Set  
SET CLOCK  
AUTOMATICALLY  
At the Clock Set screen,  
press PUSH JOG . The  
Auto Clock Set screen  
appears and clock setting  
begins.  
AUTO CLOCK  
PLEASE WAIT  
JUST CLOCK: ON  
2
4
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
5
8
TV PR.  
: 1  
If "TV PR." isn't set to the  
preset position on which  
Auto Clock Set data is  
received, "ERROR"  
4
0
appears, and then the screen from step 3 reappears.  
To set "TV PR.", press OK to place the cursor next to  
it, then cycle through the numbers by pressing PUSH  
JOG%fi until the number representing the position in  
which the station transmitting clock setting data  
(BBC1, BBC2, etc.) is stored appears.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
OK  
Once clock setting is completed, press MENU to return  
MENU  
to the normal screen.  
5
PUSH JOG  
Manual Clock Set  
SET DATE AND TIME  
Press PUSH JOG%fi to set the hour, then press OK.  
The “minutes” display begins blinking. Repeat the  
procedure to set the minutes, day, month and year.  
4
5
SET JUST CLOCK  
The default setting is “ON”. Set as desired by pressing  
NOTES:  
PUSH JOG%fi, then press OK.  
Just Clock (when set to "ON") adjusts the recorder's built-in  
clock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00.  
Just Clock is not effective when . . .  
If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as  
you won’t be able to receive regular clock adjust-  
ments.  
– the recorder’s power is on (unless the recorder is tuned to  
the same preset selected in the Clock Set screen).  
– the recorder is in the Timer mode.  
– a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the  
built-in clock’s time and the actual time.  
If Just Clock is set to "ON", the recorders clock is automati-  
cally adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time.  
Auto clock setting and Just Clock may not function properly  
depending on the reception condition.  
During Manual clock setting, if the day and month data are  
invalid (such as 31st April), the month digits are cleared  
automatically and the day digits begin blinking. Input the  
correct data.  
SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE  
PRESET  
The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and  
adjustment data from preset position 1. Press PUSH  
JOG%fi to set the preset position to the number  
representing the station transmitting clock setting data  
(BBC1, BBC2, etc.), then press OK.  
6
7
START CLOCK OPERATION  
If, in step 4 of the Manual clock setting procedure, the year  
digits are automatically cleared and the day digits begin  
blinking, it is possible that you have input 29th February for a  
non-leap year. Input the correct data.  
Press MENU.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
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Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily  
corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair.  
POWER  
SYMPTOM  
1. No power is applied to the  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
The mains power cord is discon-  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Connect the mains power cord.  
recorder.  
nected.  
2. The clock is functioning properly,  
but the recorder cannot be powered.  
“ is displayed on the display  
panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".  
Press the TIMER button to turn the  
“ indicator off.  
TAPE TRANSPORT  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
^“ is displayed on the display  
Press PLAY to turn the “^“ indicator  
1. The tape does not run during  
panel.  
off.  
recording.  
2. The tape stops during rewind or  
fast-forward.  
“M“ is displayed on the display  
panel.  
Press C.MEMORY to deactivate the  
Counter Memory function and turn  
the “M“ indicator off.  
3. The tape will not rewind or fast-  
forward.  
The tape is already fully rewound or  
fast-forwarded.  
Check the cassette.  
PLAYBACK  
SYMPTOM  
1. The playback picture does not  
appear while the tape is running.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
If you’re using the RF OUT connec-  
tion . . .  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
If you are using the RF OUT connec-  
tion . . .  
. . . the TV receiver’s channel selector  
is not set to the VIDEO channel.  
. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel  
has not been correctly set.  
If you’re using the AV connection, the  
TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.  
. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO  
channel. (pg. 6)  
. . . Perform "Video Channel Set"  
(pg. 6)  
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. 14)  
4. Noise appears during slow-motion  
playback.  
The automatic tracking mode is  
engaged.  
Try manual tracking. (pg. 14)  
5. Noise appears during still play-  
back.  
Press TV PROG. + or – a few times to  
remove the noise bars from the screen.  
6. (HR-J745EK only) Breaks are  
noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.  
Automatic tracking is engaged.  
Engage and adjust tracking manually.  
(pg. 14)  
7. The playback picture is blurred or  
interrupted while TV broadcasts are  
clear.  
The video heads may be dirty.  
Consult your JVC dealer.  
RECORDING  
SYMPTOM  
1. Recording cannot be started.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
There is no cassette loaded, or the  
cassette loaded has had its Record  
Safety tab removed.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Insert a cassette, or using adhesive  
tape, reseal the slot where the tab  
was removed.  
2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.  
3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.  
“AU” has been selected as the input  
Set to the desired preset.  
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.  
The input mode is not correct.  
Confirm that all units’ power switches  
are turned on.  
Set the input mode to “AU”.  
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The camcorder has not been  
properly connected.  
Confirm that the camcorder is  
properly connected.  
4. Camcorder recording is not  
possible.  
The input mode is not correct.  
Set the input mode to “AU”.  
TIMER RECORDING  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
The clock and/or the timer have  
been set incorrectly.  
The timer is not engaged.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Re-perform the clock and/or timer  
settings.  
Press TIMER and confirm that ““ is  
displayed on the display panel.  
SYMPTOM  
1. Timer recording won’t work.  
Timer programming can’t be  
performed while a timer recording is  
in progress. Wait until it finishes.  
2. On-screen timer programming is  
not possible.  
Timer recording is in progress.  
The timer is engaged but there’s no  
cassette loaded.  
Load a cassette with the Record  
Safety tab intact, or cover the hole  
using adhesive tape.  
3. ““ and “]“ on the 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.  
4. The cassette is automatically  
ejected, and ““ and “]“ on the  
display panel won’t stop blinking.  
TIMER has been pressed when there  
are no programs in memory, or the  
timer record information has been  
programmed incorrectly.  
Check the programmed data and re-  
program as necessary, then press  
TIMER again.  
5. ““ blinks for 10 seconds and the  
Timer mode is disengaged.  
The end of the tape was reached  
during timer recording.  
The programme may not have been  
recorded in its entirety. Next time make  
sure you have enough time on the tape  
to record the entire programme.  
6. The cassette is automatically  
ejected, the power shuts off and  
“ and “]“ won’t stop  
blinking.  
The recorders preset positions have  
been set incorrectly.  
Refer to "Guide Program Number Set"  
and re-perform the procedure  
(pg. 10).  
7. Video Plus+ does not timer-record  
properly.  
OTHER PROBLEMS  
SYMPTOM  
1. Whistling or howling is heard from  
the TV during camcorder record-  
ing.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Position the camcorder so its  
microphone is away from the TV.  
Turn the TV’s volume down.  
The camcorders microphone is too  
close to the TV.  
The TV’s volume is too high.  
2. When scanning channels, some of  
them are skipped over.  
Those channels have been desig-  
nated to be skipped.  
If you need the skipped channels,  
restore them (pg. 40).  
3. The preset cannot be changed.  
Recording is in progress.  
Press PAUSE to pause the recording,  
change presets, then press PLAY to  
resume recording.  
4. The remote control won’t operate  
my TV or satellite receiver.  
The TV/SAT./VCR switch is in the  
wrong position.  
Set the switch to the correct position.  
5. 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.  
6. No channels are stored in the  
recorder's 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).  
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
50  
PLAYBACK  
RECORDING  
Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached  
during playback or search?  
A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.  
Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end  
of the recording before the pause is overlapped by  
the beginning of the continuation of recording. Why  
does this happen?  
A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and  
resume points.  
Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the  
still mode?  
A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect  
the heads.  
Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the  
Record-Pause mode?  
A. No. The video recorder shuts off automatically after 5  
minutes to protect the heads.  
Q. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame  
playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the  
problem?  
A. This is normal.  
Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording?  
A. The video recorder automatically rewinds it to the  
beginning.  
Q. When returning from multi-speed search to normal  
playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be  
concerned about this?  
TIMER RECORDING  
A. No, it is normal.  
Q. "Q" and "" remain lit on the display panel. Is there  
a problem?  
A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in  
Q. Noise bars appear during multi-speed search. What’s  
the problem?  
A. This is normal.  
progress.  
Q. Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape  
or a TV broadcast?  
A. You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the on-  
screen menu, but the audio from the program or tape  
you’re viewing can be heard.  
Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effect  
does removing the Record Safety tab have?  
A. It disables marking of index codes.  
Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the video recorder  
can’t find the programme I want to see. Why not?  
A. There may be index codes too close together.  
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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SPECIFICATIONS  
51  
GENERAL  
TUNER/TIMER  
Power requirement  
Power consumption  
: AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz  
: 24 W (HR-J745EK)  
: 20 W (HR-J249EK)  
TV channel storage  
capacity  
: 99 positions  
(+AUX position "AU")  
Temperature  
Operating  
Storage  
Operating position  
Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 x 94 x 340 mm  
Weight  
Format  
Tuning system  
Channel coverage  
: Frequency synthesized tuner  
: UHF channels 21 – 69  
(470 – 862 MHz)  
: UHF channels 22 – 69  
(Adjustable)  
: Approx. 3 min.  
: 5°C to 40°C  
: –20°C to 60°C  
: Horizontal only  
Aerial output  
: 4.3 kg  
: VHS PAL standard  
Memory backup time  
Maximum recording time  
(SP)  
ACCESSORIES  
: 240 min. with E-240 video  
cassette  
: 480 min. with E-240 video  
cassette  
Provided accessories  
: RF cable,  
Infrared remote control unit,  
"AA" battery x 2  
(LP)  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise  
VIDEO/AUDIO  
specified.  
Signal system  
: PAL-type colour signal and  
CCIR monochrome signal,  
625 lines/50 fields  
: DA4 (Double Azimuth) helical  
scan system (HR-J745EK)  
Rotary two-head helical scan  
system (HR-J249EK)  
: 45 dB  
E.& O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without  
notice.  
Recording system  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Horizontal resolution  
Frequency range  
: 250 lines  
: 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz  
(Normal audio)  
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz  
(Hi-Fi audio)(HR-J745EK only)  
: 21-pin scart connector x 2  
(IN/OUT x 1, IN x 1)  
RCA connector x 1  
Input/Output  
(IN x 1, OUT x 1)  
(HR-J745EK only)  
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INDEX  
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FRONT VIEW  
1
2
3
5
6
7
4
8
REW  
FF  
STANDBY/ ON  
TV PROG  
TV PROG  
JOG  
/
q
COUNTER  
RESET  
TIMER  
3R PICTURE  
SPATIALIZER  
SP/ LP  
SHUTTLE  
AUTO SP/LP TIMER  
VIDEO (MONO)L  
AUDIO  
R
9 0 !  
@
#
$
%
^
&
*
(
)
* With HR-J745EK, remove the cap to use the front panel connectors.  
1 TIMER Button engages timer standby mode.  
! AUDIO Input Connector [R] enables easy  
connection of audio output (Hi-Fi) from another  
recorder, camcorder or other source for editing.  
pg. 30 (HR-J745EK only)  
@ AUTO SP/LP TIMER Button engages Auto SP/LP  
Timer for automatic switching from SP to LP  
mode during timer recording. pg. 27  
# 3R PICTURE Button enables/disables 3R Picture.  
pg. 15  
pg. 23, 25  
2 STANDBY/ON  
Button turns recorder on/off  
(loading a cassette also turns power on). pg. 8  
3 TV PROG. +/– Buttons select a preset position.  
pg. 18  
4 COUNTER RESET Button resets counter to  
0:00:00. pg. 19  
5 Cassette Loading Slot is where cassette is  
inserted; door closes, "cassette loaded" indicator  
lights up on front display panel.  
$ Display Panel provides clear view of various  
displays and indicators. pg. 54, 55  
% Infrared Beam Receiving Window is where  
remote control should be aimed when in use.  
^ SP/LP Button selects tape speed. pg. 18  
& SPATIALIZER Button enables/disables  
Spatializer. pg. 16 (HR-J745EK)  
6 RECORD Button starts regular recording (press  
once), Instant Timer Recording (press twice);  
sets duration of ITR. pg. 18, 19  
7 TV PROG. Dial scans to desired preset position  
during Stop mode. pg. 18  
JOG Dial plays back frame by frame during Still  
or Play mode. pg. 13  
REVIEW Button "reviews" timer-recorded  
programme. pg. 15 (HR-J249EK)  
8 SHUTTLE Ring rewinds or fast-forwards tape  
during Stop mode pg. 12; performs forward  
and reverse slow-motion and search during Still  
or Play mode. pg. 13  
* PAUSE Button stops tape temporarily during  
recording pg. 18; stops tape temporarily  
during playback; plays back frame by frame  
with each additional press. pg. 13  
9 VIDEO Input Connector enables easy connection  
of video output from another recorder or  
camcorder for editing. pg. 30 (HR-J745EK only)  
0 AUDIO Input Connector [L] enables easy  
connection of audio output (mono) from an-  
other recorder, camcorder or other source for  
editing. pg. 30 (HR-J745EK only)  
( STOP/EJECT Button stops tape; ejects tape  
during Stop mode. pg. 12  
) PLAY Button plays back tape pg. 12; cancels  
Pause, Still, Slow, Search modes. pg. 13  
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REAR VIEW [J745EK]  
4
2
1
ANT. IN  
R
L
AUDIO OUT  
AV1 IN / OUT  
AV2 IN  
PAUSE  
RF OUT  
5
2
7
3
6
REAR VIEW [J249EK]  
1
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
AV2 IN  
AV1 IN/OUT  
5
3
4
1 Mains Power Cord supplies power to recorder.  
pg. 4  
5 RF OUT Connector enables connection to  
aerial terminal of TV receiver. pg. 4  
6 Remote PAUSE Connector enables connection  
to second recorder equipped with R.A. Edit  
connector, or to JVC camcorder equipped with  
Master Edit Control, for easy editing. pg. 30  
(HR-J745EK only)  
7 AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors enable  
connection of audio cassette recorder, TV or  
second video recorder for dubbing. pg. 31  
(HR-J745EK only)  
2 ANT. IN Connector enables connection of aerial.  
pg. 4  
3 AV2 IN Connector enables connection of  
satellite receiver or second recorder; input  
recordable when "AU 2" selected. pg. 32, 28  
4 AV1 IN/OUT Connector enables AV connec-  
tion to TV or second recorder; input recordable  
when "AU-1" selected. pg. 4, 28  
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INDEX (cont.)  
54  
DISPLAY PANEL [J745EK]  
1
2
3 4 5  
6
7
+8  
4
0
REVIEW  
M
6
10  
–20dB  
NORM  
SP LP EP  
L
R
REMAIN  
8
9
0
!
@
1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display lights from  
bottom to top while B.E.S.T. is active. pg. 20  
Audio Level Indicator displays audio input and  
output levels.  
7 Instant REVIEW Indicator blinks after timer-  
recording and shows how many programmes  
have been timer-recorded. pg. 15  
8 Audio Mode Indicator displays audio output  
mode currently selected. pg. 16  
2 Symbolic Mode Indicators  
9 "Cassette Loaded" Mark lights once a cassette is  
inserted; remains lit until cassette ejected or  
power turned off.  
0 Tape Speed Indicators display mode of record-  
ing; light during Record or Play mode. pg. 18  
! Tape Remaining Time Indicator displays time  
remaining on tape when certain buttons are  
pressed. pg. 19  
STILL:  
SLOW:  
PLAY:  
FF/REW VARIABLE  
SHUTTLE SEARCH:  
RECORD:  
RECORD PAUSE:  
3 "Timer" Indicator lights when the TIMER button  
has been pressed to engage Timer mode.  
pg. 23, 25  
@ Counter shows time elapsed since playback or  
recording began.  
4 PDC Indicator lights when PDC has been  
engaged for timer recording. pg. 22, 24  
5 Counter Memory Indicator lights when the  
video recorder is in the Counter Memory mode.  
pg. 15  
6 Channel Display shows preset position where  
the station currently being received is stored.  
(Ex.) Preset position 1 will be displayed as "CH 1".  
Mode shows external input mode selected.  
Clock Display shows current time. pg. 9, 46  
REMAIN displays time remaining from current  
tape position to end of tape.  
Counter, Preset Position*, Clock and REMAIN  
Display appear alternately when DISPLAY is  
pressed.  
* Preset Position is not displayed during playback.  
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DISPLAY PANEL [J249EK]  
1
2
3 4 5  
6
7
REVIEW  
M
SPLPEP  
REMAIN  
8
9
0
!
1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display lights from  
bottom to top while B.E.S.T. is active. pg. 20  
2 Symbolic Mode Indicators  
7 Instant REVIEW Indicator blinks after timer-  
recording and shows how many programmes  
have been timer-recorded. pg. 15  
8 "Cassette Loaded" Mark lights once a cassette is  
inserted; remains lit until cassette ejected or  
power turned off.  
9 Tape Speed Indicators display mode of record-  
ing; light during Record or Play mode. pg. 18  
0 Tape Remaining Time Indicator displays time  
remaining on tape when certain buttons are  
pressed. pg. 19  
STILL:  
SLOW:  
PLAY:  
FF/REW VARIABLE  
SHUTTLE SEARCH:  
RECORD:  
RECORD PAUSE:  
3 "Timer" Indicator lights when TIMER has been  
pressed to engage Timer mode. pg. 23, 25  
4 PDC Indicator lights when PDC has been  
engaged for timer recording. pg. 22, 24  
5 Counter Memory Indicator lights when the  
video recorder is in the Counter Memory mode.  
pg. 15  
! Counter shows time elapsed since playback or  
recording began.  
REMAIN displays time remaining from current  
tape position to end of tape.  
Counter, Preset Position*, Clock and REMAIN  
Display appear alternately when DISPLAY is  
pressed.  
6 Channel Display shows preset position where  
the station currently being received is stored.  
(Ex.) Preset position 1 will be displayed as "CH 1".  
Mode shows external input mode selected.  
Clock Display shows current time. pg. 9, 46  
* Preset Position is not displayed during playback.  
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1 REVIEW Button "reviews" timer-recorded  
REMOTE CONTROL  
programme. pg. 15  
2 A/B Code Switch enables setting of recorder to  
respond to A- or B-code command signals.  
pg. 35  
3 C. MEMORY Button engages Counter Memory  
mode. pg. 15  
4 NUMBER Keys are used in preset position  
selection pg. 18, Video Plus+ timer program-  
ming pg. 22.  
&
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
!
@
#
$
A
B
C.MEMORY DISPLAY  
*
(
)
q
w
e
r
t
y
u
i
o
p
Q
W
2
1
4
2
3
ADD TIME  
5
6
DAILY  
WEEKLY  
7
C.RESET  
8
AUX  
9
5
(PDC) Button enables/disables PDC record-  
ing. pg. 22, 25  
CANCEL  
TIMER  
4
0
6 CANCEL Button erases previously entered data  
in on-screen selection menus. pg. 11  
C. RESET Button resets counter to 0:00:00.  
pg. 19  
7 START +/– Button accesses Regular Program  
screen; inputs programme Start Time. pg. 24  
8 STOP +/– Button inputs programme Stop Time.  
pg. 24  
9 SP/LP Button selects tape speed. pg. 18  
Auto Tracking Button enables/disables auto  
tracking mode during playback pg. 14  
Digit Entry Button is used in controlling  
connected TV. pg. 36  
TV  
PROG.  
START  
STOP  
DATE  
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING  
AUDIO MONITOR  
TV/VCR  
(MONITOR)  
TV  
VCR  
SAT  
V
PUSH JOG  
%
^
0 AUDIO MONITOR Button changes output  
sound mode. pg. 16  
E
MULTI BRAND  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
(TV Mute) Button mutes sound of con-  
nected TV. pg. 36  
! Rewind [REW] Button rewinds the tape pg. 12;  
initiates high-speed reverse search. pg. 14  
@ Play Button — same as button on recorder.  
pg. 12  
# Record Button — same as button on recorder.  
pg. 18  
$ SCENE FINDER Button initiates cycle of  
5-second forward (or reverse) search and  
10-minute fast-forward (or reverse) on counter.  
pg. 17  
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the  
name can also be used to operate your TV with  
the TV/SAT./VCR switch set to "TV". pg. 36  
% PROG./MENU Button accesses Program screen  
(press once) or Main Menu screen (press twice).  
pg. 22, 10  
^ PUSH JOG %fi  
Button is used for selection  
in on-screen menus. pg. 10  
PUSH JOG  
Button initiates functions such  
as Index Search pg. 15, variable-speed  
search, frame by frame playback. pg. 13;  
sets TV channels. pg. 36  
& STANDBY/ON  
Button — same as button on  
recorder. pg. 8  
* DISPLAY Button switches display between  
clock time, tape remaining time, counter  
readings, preset position*. pg. 19  
* Preset position is not displayed during playback.  
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( ADD TIME Button adds time to end of Video  
Plus+ timer recording (5 minutes each time  
button is pressed.) pg. 23  
) DAILY Button enables timer recording of daily  
serials. pg. 23, 25  
Installing Batteries  
1 Open the battery compartment cover.  
2 Insert 2 "AA"-size batteries (provided) in the correct  
directions.  
3 Replace the cover.  
q WEEKLY Button enables timer recording of  
weekly serials. pg. 23, 25  
w AUX Button selects recorder's auxiliary input  
mode. pg. 28  
e TIMER Button — same as button on recorder.  
pg. 23, 25  
r TV PROG. +/– Button — same as button on  
recorder. pg. 18  
t DATE +/– Button inputs date of program for  
timer recording. pg. 24  
y TV/SAT./VCR Switch enables remote control of  
VCR or connected TV or satellite receiver.  
pg. 36, 37  
u TV/VCR Button switches connected TV's mode  
between TV and AV. pg. 36  
i Fast Forward Button fast-forwards tape pg. 12;  
initiates high-speed forward search. pg. 14  
o Pause Button — same as button on recorder.  
pg. 13  
p Stop Button — same as button on recorder.  
pg. 12  
How To Use  
The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's  
functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite  
receivers of JVC and other brands. pg. 36, 37.  
Point the remote control toward the sensor window.  
The maximum operating distance of the remote control  
is about 8 m.  
NOTE:  
If for some reason the remote control doesn't work properly,  
remove its batteries, wait a short time and then try again.  
Q PROG. CHECK Button accesses Program  
screens/displays to check the program that you  
have programmed (next program's information  
screen appears each time button is pressed).  
pg. 26  
W OK Button enters selections made in on-screen  
menus. pg. 10  
E TV VOL %fi Button controls volume of con-  
nected TV. pg. 36  
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