ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST 2 4 7 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Safety Precautions .................................2 INDEX INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER INITIAL SETTINGS Basic Connections ................................7 8 Auto Set Up ..........................................8 Preset Download ................................10 Language ............................................12 T-V LINK T-V Link Functions ..............................13 13 PLAYBACK RECORDING 14 18 Basic Playback ....................................14 Playback Features ...............................15 Basic Recording ..................................18 Recording Features .............................19 B.E.S.T. Picture System .......................21 SHOWVIEW® Timer Programming ........22 Express Timer Programming ................24 Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ...........................................28 TIMER RECORDING 22 EDITING Edit From A Camcorder ......................29 Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder .............................................30 29 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Connecting To A Satellite Receiver .....31 Connecting/Using A Decoder .............32 SHOWVIEW® System Setup ..................33 Mode Set ............................................34 Tuner Set ............................................38 Clock Set ............................................44 Video Channel Set ..............................46 31 33 TROUBLESHOOTING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LIST OF TERMS SPECIFICATIONS 47 50 51 Back Cover LPT0566-001A EN 2 EN SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit. WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION 8 When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet. 8 Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial. WARNING There are two different types of SECAM colour systems: SECAM-L, used in FRANCE (also called SECAM-West), and SECAM-B, used in Eastern European countries (also called SECAM-East). 1. This recorder can also receive SECAM-B colour television signals for recording and playback. 2. Recordings made of SECAM-B television signals produce monochrome pictures if played back on a video recorder of SECAM-L standard, or do not produce normal colour pictures if played back on a PAL video recorder with SECAM-B system incorporated (even if the TV set is SECAM-compatible). 3. SECAM-L prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a SECAM-L video recorder produce monochrome pictures when played back with this recorder. 4. This recorder cannot be used for the SECAM-L standard. Use a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L signals. IMPORTANT 8 Please read the various precautions on page 2 and 3 before installing or operating the recorder. 8 It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein. PAL Cassettes marked "VHS" (or "S-VHS") can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not possible with this model. This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings in the SP mode with regular VHS resolution. (HR-J480EU only) HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment. SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation. EN For Italy: "It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.'95 published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.'95" The STANDBY/ON 1 button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. "`" shows electrical power standby and "!" shows ON. For HR-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. 3 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. 4 EN FRONT VIEW INDEX A B C D E F G STANDBY/ON 1 Button pg. 8 Cassette Loading Slot Rewind 3 Button pg. 14, 15 Play 4 Button pg. 14 Fast Forward 5 Button pg. 14, 15 SAT# Button pg. 28 Timer# Button pg. 23, 25 H I J K L M N Front Display Panel pg. 5 Infrared Beam Receiving Window PR +/­ Buttons pg. 18 Display ­ ­ : ­ ­ Button pg. 20 Record 7 Button pg. 18 Pause 9 Button pg. 15 Stop/Eject 0 Button pg. 14 REAR VIEW pg. 7 A Mains Power Cord pg. 7 B ANT. IN Connector C AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector pg. 29, 30, 31, 32 D AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector E RF. OUT Connector pg. 7, 29, 30, 31, 32 pg. 7 EN 5 FRONT DISPLAY PANEL A B C D "Timer" Indicator pg. 23, 25 Play Indicator Record Indicator Channel/Clock Display 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" ( instead of "L-2". pg. 37), "SAt" appears E Instant REVIEW Indicator pg. 19 F VCR Indicator pg. 28 G SAT# Indicator pg. 16 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY When "O.S.D." is set to "ON" ( pg. 35), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. 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 ( pg. 17). The position of "q" in relation to "0" (beginning) or "+" (end) shows you where you are on the tape. NOTE: A Operation mode indicators B Tape speed SP/LP/EP (HR-J480EU only) * EP is for NTSC playback only. Beginning End Depending on the type of tape used, the tape position indicator may not appear correctly. C Tape direction pg. 20 D Counter display E Tape remaining time indicator G H I J pg. 20 VPS/PDC Indicator pg. 23, 25 Current day/month/year Clock display Channel position number and station name/ Auxiliary input indicator (L-1, L-2 or SAT*) * When "L-2 SELECT" is set to "SAT" ( instead of "L-2". pg. 37), "SAT" appears 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 6 EN REMOTE CONTROL C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e INDEX (cont.) "Operating JVC TVs" below A TV Button pg. 19 and "Operating JVC B TV/VCR Button TVs" below REVIEW Button pg. 16 NUMBER Keys pg. 18, 22 VPS/PDC Button pg. 23, 25 Cancel & Button pg. 26 0000 Button pg. 20 STOP +/­ Button pg. 24 START +/­ Button pg. 24 PROG Button pg. 22 pg. 26 Programme Check " Button Rewind 3 Button pg. 14, 15 Record 7 Button pg. 18 Stop 8 Button pg. 14, 18 MENU Button pg. 12 pg. 8 r t Button TV PR +/­ Button "Operating JVC TVs" below STANDBY/ON 1 Button pg. 8 "Operating JVC TVs" ^ (TV Muting) Button below Display ­ ­ : ­ ­ Button pg. 20 DAILY Button pg. 23, 25 WEEKLY Button pg. 23, 25 AUX Button pg. 29 pg. 23, 25 # (Timer) Button DATE +/­ Button pg. 24 PR +/­ Button pg. 18 Auto Tracking p Button pg. 16 SP/LP Button (HR-J480EU only) pg. 18 30 SEC Button pg. 17 Play 4 Button pg. 14 Fast Forward 5 Button pg. 14, 15 Pause 9 Button pg. 15 OK Button pg. 9 pg. 15 w e Button TV % +/­ Button "Operating JVC TVs" below How To Use Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your JVC TV while holding down the TV button. ( "Operating JVC TVs" in the right column) This remote control transmits A code signals only; it is not applicable to B code signals. The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets. ( "Operating JVC TVs" below) Point the remote control toward the receiving window. The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m. 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. INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER EN It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED. 7 Basic Connections Aerial connector Back of TV A Check the contents. Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in "SPECIFICATIONS" on the back cover. B Situate the recorder. TV aerial cable 21-pin SCART connector 21-pin SCART cable (not provided) RF cable (provided) Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface. C Connect the recorder to TV. RF Connection The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have. 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 Mains outlet AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT D Connect the recorder to mains. Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet. After the connection is completed, perform "Auto Set Up" on page 8. 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. 8 EN INITIAL SETTINGS Before starting, make sure of the following: The connection is completed. ( pg. 7) The recorder's mains power cord should be connected to a mains outlet. The TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV connection pg. 7) or UHF channel 36 (with RF connection pg. 7). Auto Set Up Auto C ...