JVC VCR HR J280 User Manual

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST

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

INDEX

VIDEO CASSETTE

RECORDER

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

Basic Connections ................................7

INITIAL SETTINGS

Auto Set Up ..........................................8

Preset Download ................................10

Language ............................................12

T-V LINK

T-V Link Functions ..............................13

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback ....................................14

Playback Features ...............................15

RECORDING

Basic Recording ..................................18

Recording Features .............................19

B.E.S.T. Picture System .......................21

TIMER RECORDING

SHOWVIEW Timer Programming ........22

Express Timer Programming ................24

Automatic Satellite Programme

Recording ...........................................28

EDITING

Edit From A Camcorder ......................29

Edit To Or From Another Video

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

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver .....31

Connecting/Using A Decoder .............32

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

SHOWVIEW System Setup ..................33

Mode Set ............................................34

Tuner Set ............................................38

Clock Set ............................................44

Video Channel Set ..............................46

TROUBLESHOOTING

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

LIST OF TERMS

SPECIFICATIONS

Back Cover

LPT0566-001A

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For Italy:

“It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.’95

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

The STANDBY/ON ¹button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches

operating current on and off. “`” shows electrical power standby and “^!” shows ON.

For HR-J480EU owners:

Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long Play) mode cannot be played back on a

single-speed video recorder.

For HR-J280/281/289EU owners:

Video tapes recorded with another recorder in the LP (Long Play) mode cannot be played back on this

video recorder.

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to

allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws

governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video

cassette.

1. DO NOT place the recorder ...

... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.

... in direct sunlight.

... in a dusty environment.

... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.

... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

2. DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openings or holes.

(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able

to get out.)

3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control.

4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.

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

filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top

of this unit.

7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

8. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or

under extremely humid conditions-just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold

liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where

condensation may occur, keep the recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.

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INDEX

FRONT VIEW

A STANDBY/ON ¹Button ੬ pg. 8

B Cassette Loading Slot

C Rewind ³Button ੬ pg. 14, 15

D Play ⁴Button ੬ pg. 14

E Fast Forward ⁵Button ੬ pg. 14, 15

F SAT^#Button ੬ pg. 28

G Timer^#Button ੬ pg. 23, 25

H Front Display Panel ੬ pg. 5

I Infrared Beam Receiving Window

J PR +/– Buttons ੬ pg. 18

K Display – – : – – Button ੬ pg. 20

L Record ⁷Button ੬ pg. 18

M Pause ⁹Button ੬ pg. 15

N Stop/Eject ⁰Button ੬ pg. 14

REAR VIEW

A Mains Power Cord ੬ pg. 7

B ANT. IN Connector ੬ pg. 7

C AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector

੬ pg. 29, 30, 31, 32

D AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector

੬ pg. 7, 29, 30, 31, 32

E RF. OUT Connector ੬ pg. 7

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FRONT DISPLAY PANEL

A “Timer” Indicator ੬ pg. 23, 25

B Play Indicator

C Record Indicator

D Channel/Clock Display ੬ pg. 11

To switch display, press – –:– –. Channel position is not

displayed during playback.

Mode Display (L-1, L-2 or SAt*)

* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (੬ pg. 37), “SAt” appears

instead of “L-2”.

E Instant REVIEW Indicator ੬ pg. 16

F VCR Indicator ੬ pg. 19

G SAT^#Indicator ੬ pg. 28

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 35), various

F Tape position indicator

The tape position indicator

appears on the TV screen

when you press 3 or

5 from the Stop mode

or perform an Index Search

(੬ pg. 17). The position of

“q” in relation to “0”

operational indicators appear on the TV screen.

(beginning) or “+” (end)

shows you where you are

on the tape.

Beginning

End

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape used, the tape position

indicator may not appear correctly.

A Operation mode indicators

G VPS/PDC Indicator ੬ pg. 23, 25

H Current day/month/year

I Clock display

B Tape speed SP/LP/EP (HR-J480EU only)

* EP is for NTSC playback only.

C Tape direction

D Counter display ੬ pg. 20

E Tape remaining time indicator ੬ pg. 20

J Channel position number and station name/

Auxiliary input indicator (L-1, L-2 or SAT*)

* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (੬ pg. 37), “SAT” appears

instead of “L-2”.

K Timer warning display

A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the

timer-recording is to start in 5 minutes if you’re not in the

Timer mode at that time. The warning blinks for the entire 5

minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear

the display, press &.

L Cassette loaded mark

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INDEX (cont.)

A TV Button ੬ “Operating JVC TVs” below

B TV/VCR Button ੬ pg. 19 and “Operating JVC

TVs” below

REMOTE CONTROL

C REVIEW Button ੬ pg. 16

D NUMBER Keys ੬ pg. 18, 22

E VPS/PDC Button ੬ pg. 23, 25

F Cancel ^&Button ੬ pg. 26

0000 Button ੬ pg. 20

G STOP +/– Button ੬ pg. 24

H START +/– Button ੬ pg. 24

I PROG Button ੬ pg. 22

J Programme Check ^"Button ੬ pg. 26

K Rewind ³Button ੬ pg. 14, 15

L Record ⁷Button ੬ pg. 18

M Stop ⁸Button ੬ pg. 14, 18

N MENU Button ੬ pg. 12

O ^{r t}Button ੬ pg. 8

TV PR +/– Button ੬ “Operating JVC TVs” below

P STANDBY/ON ¹Button ੬ pg. 8

Q ^ (TV Muting) Button ੬ “Operating JVC TVs”

below

R Display – – : – – Button ੬ pg. 20

S DAILY Button ੬ pg. 23, 25

T WEEKLY Button ੬ pg. 23, 25

U AUX Button ੬ pg. 29

V ^#(Timer) Button ੬ pg. 23, 25

W DATE +/– Button ੬ pg. 24

X PR +/– Button ੬ pg. 18

Y Auto Tracking ^pButton ੬ pg. 16

SP/LP Button (HR-J480EU only) ੬ pg. 18

Z 30 SEC Button ੬ pg. 17

a Play ⁴Button ੬ pg. 14

b Fast Forward ⁵Button ੬ pg. 14, 15

c Pause ⁹Button ੬ pg. 15

d OK Button ੬ pg. 9

e ^{w e}Button ੬ pg. 15

TV ^%+/– Button ੬ “Operating JVC TVs” below

How To Use

The remote control can operate most of your video recorder’s

functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets.

(੬ “Operating JVC TVs” below)

Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also

be used to operate your JVC TV while holding down the TV

button. (੬ “Operating JVC TVs” in the right column)

● Point the remote control toward the receiving window.

● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is

about 8 m.

This remote control transmits A code signals only; it is not

applicable to B code signals.

Operating JVC TVs

To operate your TV, while holding down the TV button, press

the corresponding button: STANDBY/ON 1, TV/VCR,

TV PR +/–, TV ^%+/–, ^ (TV Muting).

NOTES:

● When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct

directions as indicated under the battery cover.

● Depending on the type of JVC TV, some or all functions

may not be operated using the remote control.

● If the remote control doesn’t work properly, remove its

batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then

try again.

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

It’s essential that your video recorder be properly

connected.

Basic Connections

THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY

VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

Aerial connector

A ^{Check the contents.}

Back of TV

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories

listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on the back cover.

B ^{Situate the recorder.}

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

TV aerial cable

C ^{Connect the recorder to TV.}

21-pin SCART

connector

The connection method you use depends on the type of

TV you have.

21-pin SCART

RF cable

(provided)

cable

RF Connection

(not provided)

● To connect to a TV with NO AV input connectors . . .

A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.

B Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN connector on the

rear panel of the recorder.

C Connect the provided RF cable between the RF. OUT

connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s

aerial connector.

Mains power cord

AV Connection

● To connect to a TV with AV input connectors . . .

A Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF

CONNECTION”.

B Connect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between the AV1

(L-1) IN/OUT connector on the rear panel of the recorder and

the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.

Back of

recorder

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT

D ^{Connect the recorder to mains.}

Mains outlet

Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.

Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input

connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of

interference. And if you are using a stereo TV, you will

need an optional 21-pin SCART cable in order to

enjoy stereo playback of video tapes.

After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set

Up” on page 8.

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INITIAL SETTINGS

Before starting, make sure of the following:

● The connection is completed. (੬ pg. 7)

● The recorder’s mains power cord should be connected to a

mains outlet.

Auto Set Up

● The TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV connection

੬ pg. 7) or UHF channel 36 (with RF connection

੬ pg. 7).

Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/

Auto Guide Program Number Set

After the 1 button on the recorder or remote control is

pressed for the first time to power on the recorder, by simply

selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the

tuner channels, clock** and Guide Program numbers

automatically.

A ^{Turn on the recorder.}

Set display appears on the TV screen.

Press 1 on the recorder or remote control. The Country

* If you live in Belgium (BELGIUM) or Switzerland (SUISSE), you also

need to select your language.

NOTE:

If you have connected your TV to

the recorder with RF connection

and the on-screen display

**If you live in Hungary (MAGYARORSZÁG), Czech Republic (CESKÁ

REPUBLIKA), Poland (POLSKA) or other countries in Eastern Europe

(OTHER EASTERN EUROPE), set the clock manually.

appearing on UHF channel 36

looks distorted, perform “Video

Channel Set” on page 46.

B ^{Select your country.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to your

country’s name.

(Example) DEUTSCHLAND is

selected.

NOTES:

● If you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE, go to step 3.

● If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ REPUBLIKA,

POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE, press OK. The Clock

Set screen will appear. Set the clock manually (੬ pg. 44),

then go to step 4.

● If you have selected any other country name, go to step 4.

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ATTENTION

C ^{Select the language.}

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. (੬ pg. 44)

Press OK. The Language Set

display appears on the TV

screen.

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to the

language of your choice.

If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as

required.

● Video channel setting (for RF connection users) ੬ pg. 46

● Tuner setting ੬ pg. 38

● Clock setting ੬ pg. 44

(Example) DEUTSCH is selected.

If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform

tuner setting (੬ pg. 38) and, if necessary, video channel

setting (੬ pg. 46).

D ^{Perform Auto Set Up.}

the front display panel and/or on the TV screen.

On the front display panel

Press rt to select “Auto” and press OK or e.

NOTES:

Press OK. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on

● In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme

Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither

Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.

● If there is a power cut, or if you press 1 or MENU while Auto

Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure

to turn off the recorder power once and try again from step 1.

● Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the

reception condition.

On the on-screen display

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“AUTO SET” and press OK or

● If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds

unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set

Up, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect.

Select the appropriate TV system for those channels

(੬ pg. 41, “INFORMATION”).

“Auto” blinks on the front display panel; do NOT press

any button on the recorder or remote control until the

front display panel shows clock time, “(CH) 1” or

“– –:– –” as illustrated on page 11.

● If you are using the on-screen

display, the AUTO SET

screen will appear. As Auto

Set Up progresses, the “q”

mark on the TV screen

moves from left to right.

When the Auto Set Up is

completed, “SCAN

COMPLETED” appears for

about 5 seconds, then the

normal screen appears.

Beginning

End

● When you have connected the video recorder to a TV offering

T-V Link via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (੬ pg. 7) and

the TV is turned on, the recorder automatically performs the

Preset Download (੬ pg. 10) even if you select “Auto” for

Auto Set Up function.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV

connection (੬ pg. 7), the recorder will automatically perform

Preset Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step 4 on page 9.

After downloading, the recorder sets the clock and Guide

Program numbers automatically.

Preset Download

Auto Channel Set by Downloading

from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide

Program Number Set

Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Auto Set Up” on page 8 before

continuing.

A ^{Perform Preset Download.}

ATTENTION

Press OK. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on

You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link,

etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.

* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,

SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via

fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility

and available functions may differ by system.

the front display panel and/or on the TV screen.

On the front display panel

Press rt to select “CH – –” and press OK or e.

On the on-screen display

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“T-V LINK” and press OK or

Preset positions on the front display panel increase from

“CH1”; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote

control until the front display panel shows clock time,

“(CH) 1” or “– –:– –” as illustrated on page 11.

● If you are using the on-screen

display, the T-V LINK screen

will appear. Then the GUIDE

PROG SET screen will appear

during Guide Program

Number Set. When Preset

Download is completed,

“COMPLETED” appears for

about 5 seconds, then the

normal screen appears.

● If you press any button on the

recorder or remote control

while downloading is in

progress, it will be interrupted.

NOTES:

● For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

● In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme

Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither

Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.

● If there is a power cut, or if you press 1 or MENU while

downloading or set up is in progress, it will be interrupted; be

sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again from the

beginning.

B ^{Set the video channel.}

Set the video channel to off manually. (੬ pg. 46)

● Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the

reception condition.

● On this recorder, the characters available for station names

(ID) are A–Z, 0–9, –, f, + and I (space). Some names of

downloaded stations may differ from those of your TV

(੬ pg. 42).

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Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download appear on the front display panel

If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have been performed successfully, the

correct current time is displayed.

Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations

have been stored in the recorder’s memory by using the PR button(s).

● If station names (ID – ੬ pg. 43) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station name

will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is

tuned to a different station.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel

positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 40 – 43.

If Auto Channel Set has succeeded but Auto Clock Set has not, “1” (channel position) is

displayed.

A Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary

stations have been stored in the recorder’s memory by using the PR button(s).

● If station names (ID – ੬ pg. 43) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station name

will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is

tuned to a different station.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel

positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 40 – 43.

B Perform “Clock Set” on page 44.

If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have failed, “– –:– –” is displayed.

Make sure the cables are connected properly and turn off the recorder’s power once, then turn the

recorder’s power back on again.

The Country Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the TV screen; perform “Auto

Set Up” on page 8 or “Preset Download” on page 10 again.

IMPORTANT

● To check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly, perform the SHOWVIEW Timer Programming (੬ pg. 22).

● In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work

properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly when you timer-record a TV programme using the SHOWVIEW

system, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the SHOWVIEW

system, be sure to check the desired channel is selected correctly (੬ pg. 22, “SHOWVIEW^®Timer Programming”).

● Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. You can delete those stations with

an unacceptable picture (੬ pg. 41, “Delete A Channel”).

INFORMATION

Language for the on-screen display

Auto Set Up also selects the language automatically for the on-screen display depending on the Country setting you have made in

step 2 on page 8 (unless you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE), as shown below.

SUOMI

DANMARK

DANSK

NEDERLAND

NEDERLANDS

ENGLISH

]

PORTUGAL

DEUTSCHLAND

POLSKA

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH

POLSKI

ÖSTERREICH

CESKÁ REPUBLIKA

ITALIA

DEUTSCH

CEcTINA

GREECE

OTHER WESTERN EUROPE

OTHER EASTERN EUROPE

ENGLISH

ITALIANO

MAGYAR

CASTELLANO

ENGLISH

NORGE

SVERIGE

NORSK

SVENSKA

MAGYARORSZÁG

ESPAÑA

If you want to change the language setting manually, see “Language” on page 12.

Just Clock

Your recorder is equipped with the Just Clock function which provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at

regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. If you want to take advantage of this function, simply set it to “ON”

(੬ pg. 44, “Just Clock”).

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen

messages in 13 different languages. Though Auto Set Up

selects the language automatically (੬ pg. 11), you can

change the language setting manually as required.

Language

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or

AV mode).

A ^{Access the Main Menu screen.}

Press MENU.

B ^{Access the Country Set screen.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“AUTO CH SET”, then press

OK or e.

C ^{Select your country.}

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your

country’s name, then press OK or e.

D ^{Select the language.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to the

language of your choice.

● You do not have to press OK;

pressing OK enters AUTO SET/

T-V LINK screen.

E ^{Return to the normal screen.}

Press MENU.

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T-V LINK

T-V Link Functions

When you connect the recorder to your TV via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (੬ pg. 7), the following functions are available. You

can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.*

For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired 21-pin SCART

cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.

NexTView Link

You can download the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information from your TV for timer-programming on the recorder.

For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

TV Auto Power On

The TV will turn on and be set to its AV mode automatically whenever you play a tape.

For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

VCR Auto Standby

You can use your TV’s remote control to turn off the recorder.

For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

Direct Rec

You can easily start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV. When you use this function, set “DIRECT REC” to

“ON” (੬ pg. 35).

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PLAYBACK

A ^{Load a cassette.}

Basic Playback

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

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

pointed toward the recorder.

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or

AV mode).

● Don’t apply too much pressure when inserting.

● The recorder’s power comes on automatically and the counter

is reset to 0:00:00.

● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins

automatically.

B ^{Find the programme start point.}

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press 3. To

go forward, press 5.

C ^{Start playback.}

Press 4. “bESt” appears blinking in the recorder’s front

display panel during automatic tracking. (੬ pg. 21)

D ^{Stop playback.}

Press 8 on the remote control or 0 on the recorder’s

front panel. Then press 0 to remove the cassette.

Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning

cassette — TCL-2UX — when:

● Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.

● The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

● “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only

with “O.S.D.” set to “ON” (੬ pg. 35)).

Usable cassettes

● Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this

video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette into a

VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any

full-sized VHS cassette.

● HR-J480EU

This video recorder is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI

PLAYBACK) that lets you watch tapes recorded in the

S-VHS format and the SP mode with regular VHS

resolution.

* SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution.

● HR-J480EU

This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super

VHS cassettes. However, it will record regular VHS signals

only.

● HR-J280/281/289EU

This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super

VHS cassettes. However, it will record and play back

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

recorded Super VHS tape.

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Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame

Playback

Playback Features

1 Pause during playback.

Press 9.

● If there is vertical jitter, use the PR buttons to correct the

picture.

2 Activate Frame-by-frame playback.

Press 9.

Press w or e.

Slow Motion

During still picture, press and hold 9 for 2 seconds, then

release. Press and release again to return to still picture.

During still picture, press and hold w or e. Release to

return to still picture.

High-Speed Search

During playback or still, press 5 for forward

high-speed search, or 3 for reverse high-speed search.

NOTE:

For short searches, press and hold 5 or 3 for over

2 seconds during playback or still picture. When released,

normal playback resumes.

Variable Speed Search

During playback, press w or e.

● The more times you press, the faster the playback picture

moves.

● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction.

To resume normal playback, press 4.

ATTENTION

● Picture may not appear during high-speed search with an

LP-recorded tape. (HR-J480EU only)

NOTES ON SQPB:

(HR-J480EU only)

● In the high-speed search, still, slow motion or frame by

frame playback mode, the picture will be distorted, and

there will be a loss of colour.

● When you play back a tape recorded in S-VHS format and the

SP mode, noise may appear in the still, slow motion, or frame-

by-frame playback mode.

● Depending on the tape, noise may appear during normal

playback.

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PLAYBACK (cont.)

Manual Tracking

Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control.

During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking

manually by pressing the PR buttons.

1 Override automatic tracking.

Press p on the remote control.

2 Adjust the tracking manually.

Press PR + or –.

● Press p again to return to automatic tracking.

NOTE:

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

tracking mode automatically.

Instant ReView

Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes

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

programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can

easily access any of them.

NOTE:

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

Timer mode is disengaged.

Activate Instant ReView.

Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the

recorder searches for the index code indicating the start

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

playback begins automatically.

● The front display panel tells you how many programmes have

been timer-recorded. If you have, for example, 3 programmes,

the Instant REVIEW indicator and “3” blink. To watch the first

of the 3 programmes, press REVIEW three times. The recorder

searches and begins playback automatically. You can access a

programme as far as 9 index codes away from the current tape

position.

● The number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on

the front display panel after Auto Satellite Programme

Recording (੬ pg. 28).

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Index Search

Next Function Memory

Your recorder automatically marks

index codes at the beginning of

each recording. This function gives

you quick access to any one of 9

index codes in either direction.

The Next Function Memory “tells” the recorder what to do after

rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder is in the

Stop mode.

a- For Automatic Start Of Playback

Press 3, then press 4 within 2 seconds.

b- For Automatic Power Off

NOTE:

Press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds.

c- For Automatic Timer Standby

Before starting, make sure the

recorder is in the Stop mode.

Press 3, then press # (TIMER) within 2 seconds.

Activate Index Search.

Press w or e (2 or 6). “2 1” or “6 1” is

displayed on the TV screen and search begins in the

corresponding direction.

● To access index codes 2 through 9, press w or e repeatedly

until the correct index number is displayed.

Example:

Repeat Playback

Your recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 100

times repeatedly.

1 Start playback.

To locate the beginning of B from the current position, press w

twice.

Press 4.

To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press e

once.

2 Activate Repeat Playback.

Press 4 and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.

● The Play indicator ( $) on the front display panel blinks

slowly.

Current position

● After playing back a tape 100 times, the recorder stops

automatically.

3 Stop Repeat Playback.

Press 8 at any time.

● Pressing 4, 3, 5 or 9 also stops Repeat Playback.

Index number

● When the specified index code is located, playback begins

automatically.

Skip Search

During playback, press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times to skip over

unwanted sections. To resume normal playback, press 4.

● Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion

playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.

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RECORDING

A ^{Load a cassette.}

Basic Recording

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

● The recorder’s power comes on automatically and the counter

is reset to 0:00:00.

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or

AV mode).

B ^{Choose a programme.}

Press PR +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the channel

you wish to record.

C ^{Set the tape speed. (HR-J480EU only)}

Press SP/LP (p). Check the SP/LP indicator on the TV

screen to confirm the selected tape speed.

D ^{Start recording.}

Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote control, or

press 7 on the recorder.

With HR-J480EU:

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

the first LP recording after inserting the cassette. (੬ pg. 21)

With HR-J280/281/289EU:

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

after inserting the cassette. (੬ pg. 21)

If “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON”, the programme that appears

on the TV screen will be recorded (੬ pg. 35).

E ^{Pause/Resume recording.}

Press 9. Press 4 to resume recording.

F ^{Stop recording.}

Press 8 on the remote control or 0 on the recorder.

Then press 0 to remove the cassette.

Accidental erasure prevention

To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,

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

with adhesive tape.

Recording Resume Function

Record safety tab

If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer

Recording (੬ pg. 19) or timer recording (੬ pg. 22, 24), the

recording will resume automatically when power is restored

to the recorder unless the recorder’s memory backup has

expired.

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Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

Recording Features

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

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

after recording is finished.

1 Start recording.

Press 7 on the recorder.

2 Engage the ITR mode.

Press 7 again. “⅜” blinks and 0:30 appears on the front

display panel.

3 Set the recording duration.

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press 7

to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by

30 minutes.

NOTE:

You can only perform ITR using the 7 button on the recorder’s

front panel.

Record One Programme While

Watching Another

If your recorder is connected to the TV via the AV

connection, press TV/VCR. The recorder’s VCR indicator

and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear. Once

recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the

channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to

view.

● The programme selected with the TV’s channel controls

appears on the TV screen, while the one selected with the

recorder’s PR buttons is recorded on the tape.

● If a decoder is connected to the recorder (੬ pg. 32), you can

select a scrambled channel as well with the TV channel

controls.

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RECORDING (cont.)

Elapsed Recording Time Indication

1 Display the counter.

Press – –:– – so that a counter reading appears on the TV

screen.

2 Reset the counter.

Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.

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

time as the tape runs. You can check the exact time of a

recording or playback.

Tape Remaining Time

Press – –:– – so that the time remaining on the tape

appears on the TV screen.

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape used, the tape remaining time

reading may not appear right away, or is not correct. “– –:– –”

may sometimes appear, or the display may blink on occasion.

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Recording

B.E.S.T. Picture

System

The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you

initiate recording.

DURING B.E.S.T.

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

system checks the condition of the tape in use during

playback and recording, and compensates to provide the

highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You

can set “B.E.S.T.” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference

(੬ pg. 35).

B.E.S.T. COMPLETE

● The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the

condition of the tape, then begins recording.

Playback

NOTES:

The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you

initiate playback.

● With HR-J480EU:

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

a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated.

It does not work during recording.

With HR-J280/281/289EU:

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

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

recording.

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

Programme Recording is in progress (੬ pg. 28).

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

before recording is initiated.

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

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

re-performed.

● The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality based on the

quality of the tape in use.

● B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. “bESt” appears blinking

on the recorder’s front display panel.

NOTES:

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

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

well.

● When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another

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

editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference (੬ pg. 35).

● “bESt” only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking.

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

operative.

● Pressing the recorder’s 7 button while “bESt” is displayed

does not start Instant Timer Recording (੬ pg. 19).

ATTENTION

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

starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after 7

and 4 on the remote control are pressed, or 7 on the

recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the desired

scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the following

steps:

A Press and hold 9 and press 7 to engage the Record

Pause mode.

● The recorder then automatically checks the condition of

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

Record Pause.

B Press 4 to start recording.

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

immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF” (੬ pg. 35).

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TIMER RECORDING

With the SHOWVIEW system, timer programming is greatly

simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding

code number which your recorder is able to recognize.

SHOWVIEW^®Timer

A ^{Access the SHOWVIEW screen.}

Programming

Press PROG.

Before performing the SHOWVIEW Timer

Programming:

● Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set properly.

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

will come on automatically.

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

B ^{Enter the SHOWVIEW number.}

Press the NUMBER keys to

enter the SHOWVIEW number

of a programme you wish to

record.

● If you make a mistake, press &

and input the correct number.

C ^{Access the SHOWVIEW Program screen.}

Press OK, then the

SHOWVIEW Program screen

appears (if you’re just starting

out, “P1” appears).

IMPORTANT

Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is

displayed; if not, see “SHOWVIEW^®System Setup” on page 33

and set the Guide Program number correctly.

● If the number you entered is invalid, “ERROR” appears on the

TV screen. Press & and input a valid SHOWVIEW number.

● If the “GUIDE PROG SET” screen appears, see “ATTENTION”

on page 23.

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ATTENTION

D ^{Set the tape speed. (HR-J480EU only)}

Guide Program Number Set

“GUIDE PROG SET” appears after performing step 3 if the

Guide Program number for the SHOWVIEW number you

entered has not been set.

Press SP/LP (p).

E ^{Set the VPS/PDC mode.}

● Press the NUMBER keys or rt to input the channel

position number on which your recorder receives that

station, then press OK or e to set the Guide Program

number. The SHOWVIEW Program screen appears.

(Example)

Press VPS/PDC to select “ON” or “OFF”.

● If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen, VPS/PDC is

set to ON.

● If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen, VPS/PDC is

set to OFF.

੬ “VPS/PDC Recording” on page 25.

To timer-record a ZDF

programme with the

SHOWVIEW system.

* If your recorder receives ZDF on

the channel position 2, press OK

or e after entering “2”.

F ^{Return to the normal screen.}

Press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears

on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal

screen appears. If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears

on the TV screen, see page 27.

● Repeat steps 1 – 6 for each additional programme.

G ^{Engage the recorder’s timer mode.}

Press # (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically and

# appears on the front display panel.

● To disengage the timer mode, press # (TIMER) again.

NOTES:

● To Change The Stop Time . . .

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

compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays.

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

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

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

serials (Monday — Friday). Either “WEEKLY” or “DAILY”

appears on the TV screen. Pressing the button again makes the

corresponding indication disappear.

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

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

ninth, “PROGRAM FULL” appears on the TV screen. To record

the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary

programmes (੬ pg. 26).

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

SHOWVIEW number which starts with “0”.

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

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

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

to timer-record the programme.

Express Timer

Programming

A ^{Access the SHOWVIEW screen.}

Press PROG.

Before performing Express Timer Programming:

● Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set properly.

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

will come on automatically.

B ^{Access the Programme screen.}

Press START +/–. (If you’re

just starting out, “P1”

appears.)

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

C ^{Enter the programme start time.}

Press START +/– to enter the

time you want recording to

start.

● Press and hold START +/– to

move in 30-minute

increments, or press and

release repeatedly to move 1

minute at a time.

D ^{Enter the programme stop time.}

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

stop.

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

press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.

E ^{Enter the programme date.}

Press DATE +/–.

● The current date appears on the TV screen. The date you enter

appears in its place.

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VPS/PDC Recording

F ^{Enter the channel position.}

Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme

Delivery Control) and VPS (Video Programme System) are

service designed to assure safe, accurate timer recording.

With this system, special code signals are transmitted

together with the audio/video signals. These code signals

control your video recorder and have precedence over the

advertised times you may have preset into the timer. This

means that your recorder will start and stop recording when

the preset TV programmes actually start and end — even if

the broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed.

Press PR +/–.

NOTES:

G ^{Set the tape speed. (HR-J480EU only)}

● When you use Express Timer Programming, set the start

time (VPS or PDC time) exactly as advertised in the TV

listing. A different time than advertised will result in no

recording.

Press SP/LP (p).

● VPS/PDC recording is also possible when a satellite

receiver or a cable system is connected to AV2 (L-2) IN/

DECODER on your recorder.

● VPS/PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 (L-1) IN/

OUT connector.

H ^{Set the VPS/PDC mode.}

Press VPS/PDC to select “ON” or “OFF”.

● If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen, VPS/PDC is

set to ON.

● If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen, VPS/PDC is

set to OFF.

How to check if the station being received transmits a

VPS/PDC signal

੬ “VPS/PDC Recording” in the right column

A Press – –:– – until the channel position appears on the

front display panel.

I ^{Return to the normal screen.}

B Hold down START+ for about 5 seconds.

“VPS/PDC” appears blinking on the TV screen.

If a VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station, “VPS/

PDC” will stop blinking.

If no VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station, “VPS/

PDC” will blink at a slower rate.

C Press – –:– – or START+ again to return to normal display.

After confirming all information is correct, press PROG or

OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the TV

screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen

appears. If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears on the

TV screen, see page 27.

● Repeat steps 1 – 9 for each additional programme.

J ^{Engage the recorder’s timer mode.}

Press # (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically and

# appears on the front display panel.

● To disengage the timer mode, press # (TIMER) again.

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . anytime during steps 2 through 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 TV screen. Pressing the button again makes the

corresponding indication disappear.

NOTE:

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

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

ninth, “PROGRAM FULL” appears on the TV screen. To record

the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary

programmes (੬ pg. 26).

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

C ^{Access the Programme screen.}

Press " again to check

more information. Each time

you press ", the next

programme’s information

appears.

To cancel or change a programme...

D ^{Cancel or change a programme.}

Press & to cancel a programme. To change programme

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

STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, VPS/PDC and/or

SP/LP (p).

E ^{Return to the normal screen.}

Press " as many times as necessary. If there are still

some programmes remaining, go on to step 6.

F ^{Return to the timer mode.}

Press # (TIMER).

Check, cancel and change programmes

A ^{Disengage the timer mode.}

Press # (TIMER), then press 1.

B ^{Access the Programme Check screen.}

Press ".

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When programmes overlap each other

If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another

programme overlapping the programme you have just made.

The Programme Check screen appears and conflicting

programmes will start blinking.

Example: Programme 1 (you have just made) and

Programme 4 overlap each other.

A ^{Confirm the overlapping programmes.}

Overlapping programmes blink on the TV screen.

B ^{Select the programme to modify.}

Press rt, then press OK or e.

● You can only select one of the overlapping programmes.

NOTE:

If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG to finish the timer

programme setting. The programme with the lower programme

number will be recorded and the other one will not be recorded

correctly. If no changes are made for approximately 1 minute,

the recorder will return to the normal screen.

C ^{Cancel or change programme setting.}

To cancel a programme, press & when the Programme

screen you do not want is shown. “PROGRAM

COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about

5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.

To change a programme, press the appropriate button:

START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, VPS/PDC and/or

SP/LP (p) when the Programme screen on which you

want to make changes is shown, then press OK.

“PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for

about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.

NOTE:

If the overlap is not yet solved, or another overlap occurs with

the timer programme setting after making the last correction on a

programme, the conflicting programmes will be shown on the

Programme Check screen again. Repeat the above steps again

until the overlap is solved.

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

ATTENTION

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

programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start

recording when the satellite receiver’s power is turned on.

● If you have connected another appliance other than a

satellite receiver to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector,

be sure not to engage the Auto Satellite Programme

Recording mode; otherwise, the recorder will start

recording when the connected appliance’s power is turned

on.

Automatic Satellite

Programme

Recording

● Auto Satellite Programme Recording and timer-recording

cannot be done at the same time.

This function allows you to automatically record a

satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your

external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to

the recorder and programme the timer on the satellite

receiver. The recorder starts or stops recording by the

signals input from the satellite receiver. After recording,

the recorder’s power shuts off automatically.

Before performing the following steps:

● Make sure the satellite receiver is connected to the

recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. (੬ pg. 31)

● Programme the timer on the satellite receiver.

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.

A ^{Select the L-2 SELECT mode.}

Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” or “SAT” (੬ pg. 37).

● When you select “SAT”, refer to “IMPORTANT” on page 31.

B ^{Set the tape speed. (HR-J480EU only)}

Press SP/LP (p).

Engage the Auto Satellite Programme

Recording mode.

SAT# indicator

Press and hold SAT# for about 2 seconds. The SAT#

indicator lights up and the recorder turns off

automatically.

NOTES:

● To disengage the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode, press SAT#. The SAT# indicator goes off.

● If the recorder’s power is off, it is not possible to engage the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode.

● In step 3, if the SAT# indicator does not light but instead blinks quickly even though your satellite receiver’s power is off, Auto

Satellite Programme Recording will not work properly with that satellite receiver*. If this is the case, perform “Express Timer

Programming” (੬ pg. 24) to timer-record a satellite programme.

* Some satellite receivers output signals even if the power is off. Auto Satellite Programme Recording is not possible with those satellite receivers.

● The SAT# indicator blinks while Auto Satellite Programme Recording is in progress.

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

● Auto Satellite Programme Recording is not possible if your satellite receiver does not have a timer.

● Pressing the recorder’s 1 button while Auto Satellite Programme Recording is in progress turns off the recorder’s power and

disengages the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode.

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

different tape speeds for each programme.

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

record slightly longer than the actual length of the programme.

● If you engage the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode when the satellite receiver’s power is on, the recorder will not start Auto

Satellite Programme Recording even though the SAT# indicator blinks. When the satellite receiver shuts off once and is turned back

on again, the recorder starts recording.

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

● The B.E.S.T. system (੬ pg. 21) does not work while Auto Satellite Programme Recording is in progress.

● Just Clock (੬ pg. 44) does not work when the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged.

● When the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged, or the recorder’s power is turned off after Auto Satellite Programme

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

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

the Instant ReView function (੬ pg. 16).

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EDITING

You can use a camcorder as the source player and your

recorder as the recorder.

Edit From A

Camcorder

A ^{Make connections.}

Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

connectors to the recorder’s AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT or AV2

(L-2) IN/DECODER connector via a cable adapter.

B ^{Set the recorder’s input mode.}

Press AUX (NUMBER key “0”) and/or PR to select “L-1”

for the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector, or “L-2” for the AV2

(L-2) IN/DECODER connector, depending on the

connectors being used.

C ^{Set the edit mode.}

See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 35.

D ^{Start the camcorder.}

Engage the Play mode of the camcorder.

E ^{Start the recorder.}

Engage the Record mode of the recorder.

NOTES:

● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step 3, be sure to

select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “B.E.S.T.” is set to “OFF”)

after you finish dubbing the tapes.

Your recorder

Cable adapter

(not provided)

Audio/Video cable

(not provided)

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

Camcorder

Player

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EDITING (cont.)

You can use your recorder as the source player or as the

recording deck.

Edit To Or From

Another Video

A ^{Make connections.}

Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the

recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated.

A When using your recorder as the source player ...

... connect its AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to the recording

deck.

Recorder

B When using your recorder as the recording deck ...

... connect its AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT or AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

connector to the source player.

TV receiver

Player

Your recorder

B ^{Set the input mode of recording deck.}

With this video recorder, press AUX (NUMBER key “0”)

and/or PR to select “L-1” for the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT

connector, or “L-2” for the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

connector, depending on the connector being used.

● When using another recorder as the recording deck, refer to its

instruction manual.

21-pin SCART cable

(not provided)

● When using the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, make sure

“L-2 SELECT” is set to “A/V” (੬ pg. 37).

Video

RF cable

(provided)

channel or

AV mode

C ^{Set the edit mode.}

See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 35.

Another recorder

Recorder

D ^{Start the source player.}

Engage the Play mode of the source player.

Recorder

Your recorder

TV receiver

E ^{Start the recording deck.}

Engage the Record mode of the recording deck.

NOTES:

● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step 3, be sure to

select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “B.E.S.T.” is set to “OFF”)

after you finish dubbing the tapes.

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

sure to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF” before starting (੬ pg. 35).

RF cable

(provided)

21-pin SCART cable

(not provided)

Video

channel or

AV mode

Another recorder

Player

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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver

Connect the decoder to the satellite receiver’s connector

NOTES:

if you have a decoder, AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to

TV’s connector, and AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector

to the satellite receiver’s connector. Then connect the

satellite receiver and TV.

● Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” (੬ pg. 37).

● You can use Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

function (੬ pg. 28) with this connection.

● To record a programme via the satellite receiver, select L-2

mode by pressing AUX (NUMBER key “0”) and/or PR so that

“L-2” appears on the front display panel.

● To receive a scrambled broadcast, descramble the signal with

the satellite receiver.

● For details, refer to the instruction manual for the satellite

receiver and decoder.

21-pin AV input connector

Aerial

connector

Outdoor unit

Aerial

(SCART)

Back of TV

Satellite cable

TV aerial cable

Satellite receiver

ANT. IN

RF OUT

Decoder

Back of

recorder

Mains outlet

IMPORTANT

When you set “L-2 SELECT” to “SAT” (੬ pg. 37), it is possible to view a satellite broadcast with the TV set to its AV mode even if

the recorder is turned off. When the recorder is in Stop mode or recording, press TV/VCR on the remote control to turn off the VCR

indicator on the front display panel.

● If you turn on the recorder when the satellite receiver’s power is off, nothing appears on the TV screen. In this case, turn on the

satellite receiver, or set the TV to its TV mode, or press TV/VCR on the remote control to set the recorder to the video mode.

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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.)

The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector can be used as an

input connector for an external decoder (descrambler).

Simply connect a decoder and you can enjoy the variety

of programming that is available through scrambled

channels.

Connecting/Using

A Decoder

A ^{Select the input mode.}

Set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”. (੬ pg. 37)

TV receiver

B ^{Connect the decoder.}

Connect your recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

connector to the decoder’s 21-pin SCART connector

using a 21-pin SCART cable.

RF cable

(provided)

TV aerial

cable

C ^{Set the tuner.}

Perform the procedure as described in “When Receiving

A Scrambled Broadcast” on page 41.

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT

Decoder

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

SHOWVIEW^®System Setup

IMPORTANT

Normally, Auto Set Up (੬ pg. 8), Preset Download (੬ pg. 10) or Auto Channel Set (੬ pg. 38) sets the Guide Program numbers

automatically. You need to set the Guide Program numbers manually only in the following cases.

● When timer-programming with the SHOWVIEW system, the channel position, where the station you wish to record is received on

your recorder, is not selected,

when you add a channel after Auto Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set has taken place,

—Set the Guide Program number for that station manually.

● When you wish to timer-record a satellite programme with the SHOWVIEW system,

—Set the Guide Program numbers for all satellite broadcasts received on your satellite receiver.

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or

AV mode).

Guide Program Number Set

E ^{Enter the receiving channel position number.}

input the number of the

recorder’s channel position on

which the Guide Program

number’s broadcast is received

by the recorder. Then press OK

or e.

Press rt or NUMBER keys to

A ^{Access the Main Menu screen.}

Press MENU.

B ^{Access the Initial Set screen.}

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL

● If the satellite broadcast is

received on your recorder’s

auxiliary channel “L-2”, select

“L-2” for the channel position.

● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

SET”, then press OK or e.

(Example) If ZDF is received on

channel position 2.

C ^{Access the Guide Program Set screen.}

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “GUIDE

F ^{Return to the normal screen.}

PROG SET”, then press OK or e.

Press MENU.

D ^{Enter the Guide Program number.}

Press rt or NUMBER keys to

enter the Guide Program

number for the desired station

as shown in the TV listings.

Then press OK or e.

Guide Program Number

“Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number” refers to the

assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area,

for the SHOWVIEW timer recording. The Guide Program

numbers can be found in most TV listings.

(Example) When inputting the

Guide Program

number 2 for ZDF.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set

screen by following the procedure described below.

● For each mode setting, see pages 35 to 37.

Mode Set

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or

AV mode).

A ^{Access the Main Menu screen.}

Press MENU.

B ^{Access the Mode Set screen.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“MODE SET”, then press OK

or e.

C ^{Select the mode.}

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the item

you want to change.

HR-J480EU

HR-J280/281/289EU

D ^{Select the mode setting.}

Press OK or e.

E ^{Return to the normal screen.}

Press MENU.

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* The default setting is bold in the table below.

You can set the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal

Tracking) system to “ON” or “OFF” (੬ pg. 21).

⁸B.E.S.T.

OFF

This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture

quality according to your preference. Normally select

“AUTO”.

⁸PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO:

Provides the optimised picture

benefits of the B.E.S.T. Picture

System.

Minimizes picture degradation

during editing (recording and

playback).

Reduces image coarseness when

viewing overplayed tapes containing

a lot of noise.

NOTES:

EDIT:

● When you select “EDIT”, “SOFT” or “SHARP”, the selected

mode will not change until you select another mode.

● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select “AUTO”

after you finish dubbing the tapes.

SOFT:

● When “B.E.S.T.” is “OFF”, “PICTURE CONTROL” switches

automatically from “AUTO” to “NORM”.

SHARP:

Clearer, sharper-edged picture when

viewing images with lots of flat,

same-coloured surfaces such as

cartoons.

When this function is set to “ON”, the timer is

automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned

off, and automatically disengaged when the recorder is

powered back on.

⁸AUTO TIMER

OFF

NOTE:

For safety, when “AUTO TIMER” is set to “OFF”, all other recorder

functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To

disengage the timer, press # (TIMER).

When this function is set to “ON”, various operational

indicators appear on the TV screen. Messages appear in

the selected language (੬ pg. 11 or 12).

⁸O.S.D.

OFF

NOTES:

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

sure to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF” before starting.

● During playback, the operation mode indicators may be

disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.

When this function is set to “ON”, you can easily start

recording the programme that you are watching on your

TV. Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote control,

or press 7 on the recorder.

⁸DIRECT REC

OFF

NOTES:

● When you use the Direct Rec function, be sure to use a TV

offering T-V LINK, etc. and connect a fully-wired 21-pin SCART

cable between the recorder and the TV (੬ pg. 7).

● If “DIRECT REC” is set to “OFF”, the 7 button functions as

described in “Basic Recording” (੬ pg. 18).

● During the Direct Rec, “– –” appears on the front display panel.

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* The default setting is bold in the table below.

When this function is set to “ON”, the recorder

⁸AUTO SP^]LP TIMER

automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete

recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire

programme while timer-recording in SP mode.

(HR-J480EU only)

OFF

For Example . . .

Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a

180-minute tape

Approximately 150 minutes

SP mode

Approximately 60 minutes

LP mode

Total 210 minutes

Make sure you set this function to “ON”, before the

timer-recording starts.

NOTES:

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

programmes, the second programme and those thereafter may

not fit on the tape if you set “AUTO SP]LP TIMER” to “ON”. In

this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then set the tape

speed manually during timer programming.

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

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

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

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

● The Auto SP]LP Timer feature is not available during ITR

(Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not work properly

with any tapes longer than E-180, or with some tapes of shorter

lengths.

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

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

originally scheduled length, there may be times when the

programme cannot be recorded in its entirety.

When this function is set to “ON”, you can reduce the

power consumption while the recorder is turned off.

⁸POWER SAVE

OFF

NOTES:

● During Power Save mode ...

... the front display panel will be turned off.

... the Just Clock function (੬ pg. 44) does not work.

... the picture may be distorted momentarily when you turn on/

off the recorder.

● Power Save does not work when ...

... the recorder is in the Timer mode.

... the recorder’s power is turned off after timer-recording or

Instant Timer Recording.

... the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged

(੬ pg. 28).

... “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER” or “SAT” (੬ pg. 37).

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* The default setting is bold in the table below.

Set this function to the appropriate mode depending on the

type of unit connected to the rear panel AV2 (L-2) IN/

DECODER connector of the recorder.

⁸L-2 SELECT

A/V:

To use this recorder as the recording

deck with the player connected to

the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

connector, or to use the satellite

receiver connected to the AV2 (L-2)

IN/DECODER connector.

NOTES:

● If you have a decoder connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

connector, be sure to set “L-2 SELECT” back to “DECODER”

after editing.

DECODER: To use a decoder connected to the

● If you’re not connecting a decoder to the AV2 (L-2) IN/

DECODER connector, leave “L-2 SELECT” set to “A/V”.

● The default setting is “A/V”; if the recorder’s memory backup has

expired due to a power cut or because the AC was removed

from the recorder, “A/V” will be automatically selected when

the power is restored to the recorder. If you are using a decoder,

be sure to set “L-2 SELECT” back to “DECODER”.

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.

SAT:

To view a satellite programme with

the TV set while the recorder is

turned off. (੬ pg. 31)

● When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT”, “SAT” or “SAt” appears on

the screen or front display panel instead of “L-2”.

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

record PAL and SECAM* signals on this recorder. Select the

appropriate colour system.

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

MESECAM is the designation for tapes with SECAM signals that

have been recorded on a MESECAM-compatible PAL video

cassette recorder.

⁸COLOUR SYSTEM

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

PAL or NTSC tape.

MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or play

back a MESECAM tape.

NOTES:

About NTSC Playback

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

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

on the part of either the video recorder or the TV.

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

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

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

● The counter and tape remaining time readings will be incorrect.

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

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

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

superimposed displays may be cut off during NTSC playback.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if —

Tuner Set

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

Up or by Preset Download (੬ pg. 8, 10).

— you have moved to a different area or if a new station

starts broadcasting in your area.

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or

AV mode).

Your recorder needs to memorize all necessary stations in

channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto

Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your

area to call them up by using the PR buttons without going

through any vacant channels.

Auto Channel Set

A ^{Turn on the recorder.}

Press 1.

B ^{Access the Main Menu screen.}

Press MENU.

C ^{Access the Auto Channel Set screen.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“AUTO CH SET”, then press

OK or e.

D ^{Select your country.}

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your

country’s name, then press OK or e.

E ^{Select the language.}

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the

language of your choice.

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F ^{Perform Auto Channel Set.}

Press OK twice.

● If you have connected the

recorder and your TV via AV

connection (੬ pg. 7), the

recorder automatically

performs the Preset

Download and the T-V LINK

screen will appear

(੬ pg. 10).

● The Auto Set screen appears,

and remains on screen while

Beginning

End

the recorder searches for

receivable stations.

As Auto Channel Set progresses, the “q” mark on the TV screen

moves from left to right. Wait until the TV screen as shown in

step 7 appears.

G ^{View the Confirmation screen.}

After “SCAN COMPLETED” is

displayed on the TV screen for

about 5 seconds, the

Confirmation screen looking

like the one to the right

appears. The stations your

recorder located appear on a

Confirmation screen —

channel positions (PR),

channels (CH) and station names (ID – ੬ pg. 43). The

blueback screen and the programme currently being

broadcast by the blinking station appear alternately for 8

seconds each. To view the next page, use the rt w e

button on the remote control.

● The stations located in the selected country appear at the top

of the list.

● The Guide Program numbers will also be set automatically

during Auto Channel Set.

IMPORTANT

● In certain reception conditions, station names may not be

stored correctly, and Auto Guide Program Number Set may

not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not

set properly when you timer-record a TV programme using

the SHOWVIEW system, the recorder will record a TV

programme of a different station. When programming the

timer using the SHOWVIEW system, be sure to check the

desired channel is selected correctly (੬ pg. 22,

“SHOWVIEW^®Timer Programming”).

H ^{Return to the normal screen.}

Press MENU.

● Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add channel

positions, enter station names and perform other operations.

Refer to pages 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.

● Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if

reception of some of them is poor. You can delete those

stations with an unacceptable picture (੬ pg. 41, “Delete

A Channel”).

● For information on scrambled broadcasts, refer to page 41.

NOTES:

● Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel

Set. If you want to perform it manually, refer to page 42.

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

connected properly, “SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-”

appears on the TV screen in step 7. When this happens, make

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

will take place again.

● If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds

unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set

Up, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect.

Select the appropriate TV system for those channels

(੬ pg. 41, “INFORMATION”).

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

D ^{Select the band.}

Press rt to change the band

between CH (regular) and CC

(cable), then press e.

E ^{Input the channel.}

Press the NUMBER keys to input the channel number you

want to store.

● Input “0” before any single number entries.

● To input the registered station name (ID – ੬ pg. 43), press e

until “– – – –” (ID setting) begins blinking, then press rt.

● For fine tuning adjustment, press e until “+/–” begins blinking,

then press rt. While tuning, “+” or “–” appears.

● When storing a channel that sends scrambled broadcasts,

press e until “OFF” (Decoder setting) blinks, then press rt

to set “DECODER” to “ON” (“OFF” is the default setting).

● When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “A/V” or “SAT”, the “DECODER”

setting cannot be changed (੬ pg. 37).

Manual Channel Set

Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up

(੬ pg. 8), Preset Download (੬ pg. 10) or Auto Channel Set

(੬ pg. 38).

F ^{Enter new channel information.}

Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 3 – 6 as necessary.

A ^{Access the Main Menu screen.}

G ^{Close the Confirmation screen.}

● To change positions, see “Change Station Channel Position”

(੬ pg. 41).

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

in your recorder, see “Set Stations (B)” (੬ pg. 42).

Press MENU.

B ^{Access the Confirmation screen.}

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

“MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or e. The

Confirmation screen appears.

ATTENTION

Guide Program numbers are not set when channels are

stored manually. If an attempt is made at timer programming

with the SHOWVIEW system in this state, the “GUIDE PROG

SET” screen appears; set the Guide Program numbers on this

screen. (੬ pg. 23, “ATTENTION — Guide Program Number

Set“)

C ^{Select the channel position.}

(Example) To store in position 12.

Press rt w e until an open

position in which you want to

store a channel begins blinking,

then press OK. The Manual

Channel Set screen appears.

Or perform “Guide Program Number Set” (੬ pg. 33).

The blueback screen and the

programme currently being

broadcast by the selected

channel appear alternately for

8 seconds each.

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Delete A Channel

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 40

to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

When Receiving A Scrambled

Broadcast

A ^{Select the decoder mode.}

A ^{Select the item.}

blinking.

Set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER” (੬ pg. 37).

Press rt w e until the item you want to delete begins

B ^{Access the Confirmation screen.}

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on

B ^{Delete a channel.}

page 40.

Press &.

● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one

C ^{Select the position.}

line.

● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

Press rt w e to select the channel position

broadcasting scrambled programmes, then press OK

twice.

C ^{Close the Confirmation screen.}

Press MENU.

D ^{Change the decoder setting.}

Press e until “OFF” (decoder setting) begins blinking,

Change Station Channel Position

and set it to “ON” by pressing rt.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 40

E ^{Return to the Confirmation screen.}

to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Press OK.

● Repeat steps 3 – 5 as necessary.

A ^{Select the item.}

Press rt w e until the item you want to move begins

blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and its

channel (CH) number begin blinking.

F ^{Close the Confirmation screen.}

Press MENU.

B ^{Select the new position.}

INFORMATION

Press rt w e to move the station to the new channel

position, then press OK.

If you live in Eastern Europe, “TV SYSTEM” setting appears

instead of “DECODER” setting on the Manual Channel Set

screen. When you can see the picture but can hear no audio,

select appropriate TV system (D/K or B/G). Normally, TV

programmes are broadcasted as follows.

Example: If you moved the station in position 4 to position 2, the

stations originally in positions 2 and 3 each move

down one space.

For Eastern Europe : D/K

For Western Europe : B/G

A Select a country in Eastern Europe in step 4 on page 38.

B Press e until the TV system (D/K or B/G) blinking on the

Manual Channel Set screen in step 4 on page 40.

C Press rt to select appropriate TV System (D/K or B/G).

● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

C ^{Close the Confirmation screen.}

Press MENU.

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Set Stations (A)

B ^{Enter the new character.}

Set station names that are registered in your recorder.

Press rt to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –, f,

+, I (space) ) and stop when the desired character is

indicated, then press e to enter. Enter the remaining

characters the same way (maximum of 4). After entering

all characters, press OK.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 40

to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

A ^{Select the item.}

● The Confirmation screen appears.

● If you make a mistake, press w until the incorrect character

begins blinking. Then enter the correct character by pressing

rt.

Press rt w e until the item you want begins blinking.

B ^{Access the Manual Channel Set screen.}

C ^{Close the Confirmation screen.}

Press OK twice.

Press MENU.

C ^{Select the new station.}

NOTE:

The characters available for the station name (ID) are A–Z, 0–9,

Press e until the station

name (ID) begins blinking,

then press rt until the new

station’s name (ID) you want

to store begins blinking.

Registered station names

(੬ pg. 43) appear as you

press rt.

–, f, +, I (space) (maximum of 4).

Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 40

to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

A ^{Select the channel to fine-tune.}

blinking.

D ^{Switch the stations.}

● The Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 – 4 as necessary.

Press rt w e until the channel you want to tune begins

Press OK.

B ^{Access the Manual Channel Set screen.}

E ^{Close the Confirmation screen.}

Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.

Press MENU.

C ^{Perform tuning.}

Press e until “+/–” begins blinking, then press rt until

the picture is its clearest. Then press OK.

● The Confirmation screen appears.

Set Stations (B)

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

● Repeat steps 1 – 3 as necessary.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 40

to access the Confirmation screen and then perform step 1

and 2 of “Set Stations (A)” above before continuing.

D ^{Close the Confirmation screen.}

Press MENU.

A ^{Select the character for station name.}

Press e until the first letter of

the station name begins

blinking.

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TV Station And ID List

ID*

STATION NAME

ID*

STATION NAME

1000

3SAT

ADLT

ANT3

ARD

ARTE

TV1000

3SAT

ORF3

OWL3

PREM

PRO7

RAI1

RAI2

RAI3

RET4

RTBF

RTL

RTL2

RTL4

RTL5

RTP

SAT1

SBS

SF1

SF2

SHOW

SIC

SKY

SKYN

SPRT

SRTL

STAR

SVT1

SVT2

SWR

TCC

TELE

TEL5

TF1

ORF3

OWL3

PREMIERE

PRO7

ADULT

ANTENA3

ARD

RAI1

ARTE

RAI2

BERLIN1

BBC GROUP

BBC1

RAI3

BBC

RETE4

TELE21

RTBF1 or 2

RTL

BBC1

BBC2

BR3

C+

BBC2

BAYERN3

CANAL PLUS

PORTUGUSES

CANALE5

KETNET CANVAS

CHANNEL4

CHANNEL5

CHILD

RTL2

RTL4

CAN5

CANV

CH4

CH5

CHLD

CINE

CLUB

CMT

CNN

CSUR

DISC

RTL5

RTP

SCHWEIZ4

SAT1

SBS

CINEMA

TELECLUB

CMT

SF1

SF2

SHOW

SOCIEDADE

SKY CHANNEL

SKY NEWS

SPORT

SUPER RTL

STAR-TV

SVT1

CNN

ANDALUCIA

DISCOVERY

DR TV

DR2

DRS

DSF

ETB1

ETB2

EURO

EUSP

FEMM

FILM

FNET

FR2

ETB1

SVT2

SUEDWEST3

TCC

TELE

TELE5

TF1

TM3

ETB2

EURONEWS

EUROSPORTS

FEMMAN

FILM

FILMNET

France2

France3

GALAVISION

HESSEN3

INFO-KANAL

ITALIA1

ITALIA7

ITV

JSTV

KA2

KABEL1

KANAL2

LOCAL

MBR

MCM

MDR

MOVIE

MTV

MTV3

TM3

TMC

TNT

TRT

TELEMONTECARLO

TNT INT

TRT INT

TSI

FR3

GALA

HR3

TSI

TSR

INFO

ITA1

TSR

TV1

BRTN TV1

TV2

ITA7

TV2

ITV

TV3

JSTV

TV4

KA2

TV5

KAB1

KAN2

LOCA

TV6

TVE1

TVE2

TVG

TVI

TVE1

TVE2

TV GALICIA

TV INDEPENDENT

TV NORGE

VIDEO

VERONICA

VH-1

MBC

MCM

MDR

MOVE

MTV

MTV3

N-TV

NBC

NDR3

NED1

NED2

NED3

NEWS

NICK

NRK

TVN

VCR

VERO

VH-1

VIVA

VIV2

VMTV

VOX

VT4

VTM

WDR1

WDR3

YLE1

YLE2

ZDF

ZTV

VIVA

VIVA2

VIDEO MUSIC

VOX

VT4

VTM

West1

West3

YLE1

YLE2

ZDF

ZTV

NORD3

N-TV

NBC SUPER

NDR3

NED1

NED2

NED3

NICKELODEON

NRK

NRK2

ODEON

ORF1

ORF2

NRK2

ODE

ORF1

ORF2

* The “ID” abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the station

name. The “ID” abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation screen and is

displayed on the TV screen when the recorder is tuned to a different

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

IMPORTANT

If you performed Auto Set Up (੬ pg. 8), Preset Download

(੬ pg. 10) or Auto Channel Set (੬ pg. 38), without ever

having set the clock previously, the recorder’s built-in clock is

also set automatically.

Clock Set

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or

AV mode).

Perform the following steps only if —

—Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by Auto

Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set.

—the recorder’s memory backup has expired.

—you want to change Just Clock setting (੬ “Just Clock” in

the left column).

A ^{Turn on the recorder.}

Press 1.

B ^{Access the Main Menu screen.}

Press MENU.

C ^{Access the Initial Set screen.}

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL

SET”, then press OK or e.

D ^{Access the Clock Set screen.}

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “CLOCK

SET”, then press OK or e. The Clock Set screen appears.

NOTE:

When you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ

REPUBLIKA, POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE for the

country setting (੬ pg. 8, 12), you cannot use Just Clock

function. Skip steps 6 and 7 on page 45.

Just Clock

The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping

through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by

reading data from a PDC signal.

The Just Clock option can be set “ON” or “OFF” at the Clock

Set screen (the default setting is “OFF”). Press OK until the

Just Clock setting begins blinking, then press rt to change

the setting.

IMPORTANT: If you turn off Just Clock, the accuracy of your

recorder’s built-in clock may be reduced, which could

adversely effect timer recording. We recommend you to keep

Just Clock on. In cases where the clock setting data from a

PDC signal is incorrect, however, you are advised to keep

Just Clock set to “OFF”.

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E ^{Set the date and time.}

Press rt to set the time, then press OK or e. The

“DATE” display begins blinking. Repeat the same

procedure to set the date and year.

● When you set the time, press and hold rt to change the time

by 30 minutes.

● When you set the date, press and hold rt to change the date

by 15 days.

F ^{Set Just Clock.}

The default setting is “OFF”. Set as desired by pressing

rt, then press OK or e.

● For the Just clock function, ੬ “Just Clock” on page 44.

● If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as you

won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments.

Set the source channel position for clock

data.

The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and

adjustment data from channel position 1.

Press rt to set the channel position to the number

representing the station transmitting clock setting data,

then press OK or e.

H ^{Start the clock operation.}

Press MENU.

NOTES:

● Just Clock (when set to “ON”) adjusts the recorder’s built-in

clock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00.

● Just Clock is not effective when ...

... the recorder’s power is on.

... 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.

... the recorder is in the Auto Satellite Programme Recording

mode (੬ pg. 28).

... the recorder is in the Power Save mode (੬ pg. 36).

... ”L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (੬ pg. 37).

● If Just Clock is set to “ON”, the recorder’s clock is

automatically adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time.

● Just Clock may not function properly depending on the

reception condition.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

Video Channel Set

Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the recorder through the

RF cable.

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if —

— interference appears in the TV picture after you have moved to a different area or a new station has started broadcasting in your

area.

— you change the connection between your recorder and TV from RF connection to AV connection, or vice versa.

If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV connection (੬ pg. 7), since you do not need the video

channel you have to set the video channel to off.

If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the RF connection (੬ pg. 7), you have to set the correct video

channel.

Before performing the following steps:

Make sure the recorder’s power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.

Then set your TV to UHF channel 50.

● If the two vertical white bars appear

A ^{Access the Video Channel Set mode.}

panel shows the following.

clearly on the TV screen as shown to

the right, go to step 4.

● If the two vertical white bars do not

appear clearly, re-set the video

recorder to another vacant channel

and try again.

Hold down 0 on the recorder until the front display

NOTES:

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

B ^{Set the RF output system.}

a local station or has neighbouring channels that are occupied

by local stations, the picture reception quality will be affected

The blinking number on the display indicates the RF

output system of your country.

and some interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be

sure to select a vacant channel which has no broadcast on

neighbouring channels.

● If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ REPUBLIKA,

POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE for the country setting

(੬ pg. 8, 12), press rt to set to “2”.

● If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with

any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer.

● For other countries, set to “1”. Then press OK.

(1: B/G 2: D/K)

D ^{Exit the Video Channel Set mode.}

Press OK on the remote control.

With AV Connection

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set

your TV to its AV mode.

With RF Connection

The channel on which the TV screen in step 3 appears

clearly is your video channel.

C ^{Set the video channel.}

Press PR – until the front display panel shows “1 – –” (or

“2 – –”).

With AV Connection

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set

your TV to the video channel.

● Now the video channel is set to off.

With RF Connection

Press PR + or – to set the video recorder to a vacant

channel between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by

any local station in your area.

(Example) If channel 50 is available in your area

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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

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

POWER

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. No power is supplied to the recorder.

● The mains power cord is disconnected. Connect the mains power cord.

2. The clock is functioning properly, but

the recorder cannot be powered.

● “#” is displayed on the front display

panel with Auto Timer set to “OFF”.

Press the # button to turn the “#”

indicator off.

3. The remote control won’t function.

● The batteries are discharged.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. During recording, the tape does not

run. “⅜” lights up and the channel

display blinks on the front display

panel.

● The recorder is in the Record Pause

mode.

Press 4 to resume recording.

2. The tape will not rewind or

fast-forward.

● The tape is already fully rewound or

fast-forwarded.

Check the cassette.

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. The playback picture does not appear

while the tape is running.

● If you’re using the RF connection,

If you are using the RF connection,

. . . the TV receiver’s channel selector is . . . set the TV receiver to the video

not set to the video channel.

channel.

. . . the recorder’s video channel has not . . . perform “Video Channel Set”

been correctly set.

(੬ pg. 46).

● If you’re using the AV connection, the

TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.

If you are using the AV connection, set the

TV to its AV mode.

2. Noise appears during visual search.

● This is normal.

3. Noise appears during normal

playback.

● The automatic tracking mode is

engaged.

Try manual tracking. (੬ pg. 16)

4. The playback picture is blurred or

interrupted while TV broadcasts are

clear or “USE CLEANING CASSETTE”

message appears on the screen.

● The video heads may be dirty.

Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2UX or

consult your JVC dealer.

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

RECORDING

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Recording cannot be started.

● There is no cassette loaded, or the

cassette loaded has had its record safety reseal the slot where the tab was removed.

tab removed.

Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape,

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

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

● “L-1”, “L-2” or “SAT” has been selected Set to the desired channel.

as the input mode.

● The source (another video recorder,

camcorder) has not been properly

connected.

Confirm that the source is properly

connected.

● All necessary power switches have not

been turned on.

Confirm that all units’ power switches are

turned on.

● The input mode is not correct.

Set the input mode to “L-1” or “L-2”.

4. Camcorder recording is not possible.

● The camcorder has not been properly

connected.

Confirm that the camcorder is properly

connected.

● The input mode is not correct.

Set the input mode to “L-1” or “L-2”.

TIMER RECORDING

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Timer recording won’t work.

● The clock and/or the timer have been set Re-perform the clock and/or timer

incorrectly.

settings.

● The timer is not engaged.

Press # and confirm that “#” is displayed

on the front display panel.

2. Timer programming is not possible.

● Timer recording is in progress.s

Timer programming can’t be performed

while a timer recording is in progress.

Wait until it finishes.

3. “#” on the front display panel won’t

● The timer is engaged but there’s no

cassette loaded.

Load a cassette with the record safety tab

intact.

stop blinking.

4. “#”, “⅜” and “$” on the front display ● The loaded cassette has had its record

Remove the cassette and cover the hole

with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette

with the record safety tab intact.

panel won’t stop blinking.

safety tab removed.

● The end of the tape was reached during The programme may not have been

timer recording.

recorded in its entirety. Next time make

sure you have enough time on the tape to

record the entire programme.

5. “#” blinks for 10 seconds and the

● # has been pressed when there are no

programs in memory, or the timer

record information has been

Check the programmed data and

re-program as necessary, then press #

again.

Timer mode is disengaged.

programmed incorrectly.

6. The SHOWVIEW system does not

timer-record properly.

● The recorder’s channel positions have

been set incorrectly.

Refer to “Guide Program Number Set”

(੬ pg. 33) and re-perform the procedure.

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