JVC VCR HR J249EK User Manual

SEE

QUICK SET UP GUIDE

ON REAR SIDE

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST

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

Some Do's And Don'ts............... 3

HR-J745EK

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 4

Basic Connections ..................... 4

INITIAL SETTINGS

(Hi-Fi)

Video Channel Set ..................... 6

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

Video Plus+ Setup .................... 10

HR-J249EK

PLAYBACK

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

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

(Monaural)

RECORDING

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

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

B.E.S.T. Picture System ............. 20

C.MEMORY DISPLAY

TIMER RECORDING

ADD TIME

DAILY

WEEKLY

Video Plus+ Timer Recording ... 22

Regular Timer Programming ..... 24

C.RESET

AUX

CANCEL

TIMER

PROG.

START

STOP

DATE

EXPRESS PROGRAMMING

AUDIO MONITOR TV/VCR

(MONITOR)

VCR

SAT

EDITING

REW

Edit To Or From Another Video

STANDBY/ ON

TV PROG

Recorder .................................. 28

Edit From A Camcorder ............ 30

TV PROG

JOG

PUSH JOG

COUNTER

RESET

TIMER

3R PICTURE

SPATIALIZER

SP/ LP

SHUTTLE

AUTO SP/LP TIMER

VIDEO (MONO)L

–

AUDIO

–

MULTI BRAND

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Connection To A Stereo System

The recorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are

of the HR-J745EK.

(HR-J745EK only) ..................... 31

Connection To A Satellite

Receiver ................................... 32

SPECIAL FEATURES

TUNER SET

PAL

Auto Channel Set ..................... 38

Manual Channel Set ................. 40

CLOCK SET

TROUBLESHOOTING

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX

INSTRUCTIONS

LPT 0002-056C

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4-STEP QUICK SET UP

BASIC

CONNECTIONS

VIDEO

CHANNEL SET

VIDEO PLUS+

SETUP

AUTO SET UP

PAGE 4

PAGE 6

PAGE 8

PAGE 10

Some Do's And Don'ts On The Safe

Use Of Equipment

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any

electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnec-

tions between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's

instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equip-

ment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is

damanged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is de-

signed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the

equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need

to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements

of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheat-

ing will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always

fit the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instruc-

tions.

DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL...

— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the

case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than

sorry!

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

Basic Connections

Back of TV

RF Cable (provided)

21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)

Aerial connector

21-pin AV input connector (SCART)

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

Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COM-

PLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PER-

FORMED.

Mains Power

Cord

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories

listed in “Specifications” (੬ pg. 51).

SITUATE RECORDER

Place the recorder on a stable, flat surface.

CONNECT RECORDER TO

The connection method you use depends on the type of

TV you have.

Mains outlet

RF CONNECTION

● To Connect To A TV With NO 21-pin AV input

connector (SCART) . . .

a– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.

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

on the rear panel of the recorder.

c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF

OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and the

TV’s aerial connector.

CONNECT RECORDER TO

MAINS

Before operating the recorder, make sure the TV’s

channel is set to the VIDEO channel (੬ pg. 6).

Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains

outlet.

AV CONNECTION

● To Connect To A TV with 21-pin AV input connector

(SCART) . . .

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

CONNECTION”.

b– Connect an optional SCART cable between the

AV1 IN/OUT socket on the rear panel of the

recorder and the TV’s 21-pin AV input connector

(SCART).

Before operating the recorder, make sure the TV is set to

the VIDEO (or AV) mode.

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TV Aerial Cable (not provided)

ANT. IN

AUDIO OUT

AV1 IN / OUT

AV2 IN

PAUSE

RF OUT

Back of HR-J745EK

Back of HR-J249EK

AV2 IN

AV1 IN OUT

ATTENTION

If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to "Video Channel Set" on page 6, then

perform Auto Set Up on page 8; do NOT press the button on the recorder/remote control

to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto Set Up.

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INITIAL SETTINGS

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV

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

"With RF Connection" below.

Video

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV

via both the provided RF cable and a 21-pin SCART

cable (AV connection) – Go to "With AV Connection"

on next page.

Channel Set

IMPORTANT:

Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on

which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the

video recorder through the RF cable.

Before performing the following steps, make sure the

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

the recorder.

With RF Connection

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET

MODE

Hold down STOP on the recorder until the display

panel shows the following.

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Set your TV to UHF channel 52.

● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the

screen as shown in the illustration at bottom left, go

to step 3.

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

press TV PROG.+ or – to set the video recorder to a

vacant channel between 22 and 69 which is not

occupied by any local station in your area.

(Ex.) If channel 36 is available in your area

Then set your TV to UHF channel 36 and check if the

two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen; if

so, go to step 3. If not, re-set the video recorder to

another vacant channel and try again.

TV PROG.

NOTES:

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

occupied by a local station or has neighbouring

channels that are occupied by local stations, the

picture reception quality will be affected and some

interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be

sure to select a vacant channel which has no

broadcast on neighbouring channels.

● If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars

clearly with any channel between 22 and 69, consult

your JVC dealer.

EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

TEST SIGNAL

Press OK.

The channel on which the screen to

the left appear clearly in step 2 is

your Video Channel.

TURN OFF THE RECORDER

Press

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set

your TV to the Video Channel.

After you finish this step, go to "Auto Set Up" on

page 8.

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IMPORTANT:

Before performing the following steps, make sure the

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

the recorder.

With AV Connection

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL

SET MODE

Hold down STOP on the recorder until the display

panel shows the following.

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Press TV PROG. – until the display panel shows

– –

" OUT ".

–

● Now the video channel is set to off.

EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET

TV PROG.

MODE

Press OK.

TURN OFF THE RECORDER

Press

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set

your TV to its AV mode.

After you finish this step, go to "Auto Set Up" on

page 8.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and

Video Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers automatically

when the

button on the recorder/remote is first pressed to

power on the recorder after you plug the mains power cord into

a mains outlet.

Auto Set Up

Auto Channel Set/Auto

Clock Set/Auto Guide

Program Number Set

Before starting the following procedure, make sure that the TV

aerial cable is connected to the recorder and that the recorder's

mains power cord is connected to a mains outlet (੬ pg.4).

PERFORM AUTO SET UP

Press

on the recorder or remote control.

"Auto" appears on the display panel and blinks; do

NOT press any button on the recorder or remote

control until the display panel shows the current

time or "CH1" or "--:--". (Refer to box on page 9.)

● Auto channel set function takes place first; it assigns

automatically all receivable stations in your area.

● Auto clock set function sets the clock automatically.

● During auto channel set, the recorder recognizes each

station name of the detected stations and stores them

in the recorder's memory, then automatically sets

Video Plus+ assigned Guide Program number for

those stations according to the broadcast area.

NOTES:

● If the TV power is on and its

VIDEO channel or AV mode

is selected during Auto Set

Up, the AUTO SET screen

will appear. As Auto Set Up

progresses, the " " mark on

the screen moves from left

to right.

AUTO SET

PLEASE WAIT

● If there is a power cut, or if

[MENU] : EXIT

you press

while Auto Set Up is in

progress, Auto Set Up will

or MENU

TV PROG.+/–

Beginning

End

be interrupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and

press

to turn the power back on to re-start Auto Set Up.

ATTENTION

Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the

recorder's memory backup has expired, all the stored

stations and their Guide Program numbers remain in the

recorder's memory and the recorder will not perform Auto

Set Up again. You only need to set the clock. (੬ pg. 46)

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

as required.

● Tuner setting ੬ pg. 38

● Clock setting ੬ pg. 46

● Video Plus+ Guide Program number setting ੬ pg. 10

If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform

both tuner setting (੬ pg. 38) and Video Plus+ Guide

Program number setting (੬ pg. 10).

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Auto Set Up results appear on the display panel

● When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been

completed successfully the correct current time will be

displayed.

● When auto channel set has been completed successfully

but auto clock set has not, "CH" will be displayed.

● When neither auto channel set nor auto clock set has been

completed successfully, "--:--" will be displayed.

* See "Video Plus+ Setup" on page 10 to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly.

If both auto channel set and auto clock set have been performed successfully:

1 Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the

recorder's memory by using the TV PROG. button(s).

● If station names (ID — ੬ pg. 44) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at the

top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is tuned to a different station.

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

names, see pages 40 – 43.

2 Perform "Video Plus+ Setup" on page 10 to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly.

If auto channel set has succeeded but auto clock set has not:

1 Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the

recorder's memory by using the TV PROG. button(s).

● If station names (ID — ੬ pg. 44) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at the

top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is tuned to a different station.

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

names, see pages 40 – 43.

2 Perform "Clock Set" on page 46, then "Video Plus+ Setup" on page 10 to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set

correctly.

If both auto channel set and auto clock set have failed:

1 Make sure the TV aerial cable is connected properly to the recorder and turn off the recorder power once, then turn the

recorder power back on again.

● The recorder will try Auto Set Up again.

IMPORTANT

● Depending on the reception conditions, the station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may

not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly, Video Plus+ timer recording (੬ pg. 22) will not work

correctly; be sure to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly

(੬ pg.10, "Video Plus+ Setup").

● Since your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if the reception condition is poor, some of those stored stations

may produce a noisy picture. To delete those stations, ੬ "Delete A Channel" on page 41.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

With Video Plus+, timer programming is greatly simplified

because each TV programme has a corresponding code number

which your recorder is able to recognise.

Video Plus+

Setup

NOTE:

“Guide Program (GUIDE PROG.) number" refers to the assigned

TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for Video

Plus+ timer recording.

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

IMPORTANT

Perform the following procedure after Auto Set Up on page 8

and/or the channel setting steps on pages 38 – 43, and after the

Clock Set procedure on page 46.

After setting the Guide Program numbers, the station names and

preset positions may be incorrect if you stored or skipped

channels. In this case, re-perform Guide Program number

setting.

4,5

Perform the following steps to check if the Guide Program

numbers have been correctly set during Auto Set Up or Auto

Channel Set, and make corrections if necessary.

Guide Program Number Set

CANCEL

MAKE LIST OF STORED

STATION NAMES AND

PRESET POSITIONS

TV PROG.

(Ex.)

Preset position

Station name

BBC1

BBC2

ITV

3,4,5

2,6

CH4

CH5

PUSH JOG

3,5

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU twice.

ACCESS GUIDE PROG SET

SCREEN

(pointer) to "GUIDE PROG SET", then press OK.

The Guide Prog. Set screen appears.

IMPORTANT

As Channel 5 has started its service on March 30th 1997,

the Guide Program Numbers of some stations have been

changed as follows:

Press PUSH JOG % to move the highlight bar

ﬁ

Guide Program Number

Station Name

MAIN MENU

MODE SET

GUIDE PROG SET

Before

Now

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

GUIDE PROG SET

CLOCK SET

CHANNEL 5

—

GUIDE PROG

TV PROG

RTE1 (IRELAND)

NETWORK 2 (IRELAND)

: AUTO SET BY

VIDEO PLUS+

]: MANUAL SET

[

[5 ] =

∞

∞] : ?

For details, you can consult the JVC Customer Liaison at:

0181-208-7654

[MENU] : EXIT

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When Using A Satellite

Receiver And/Or Cable

System

ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER

Press OK, and a cursor

GUIDE PROG SET

appears above “GUIDE

PROG”. Then, using the

1 2 3 4 5

NUMBER keys, input the

PlusCode number (found

in most TV listings) of a

program scheduled to be

broadcast on each station

on the list from step 1,

GUIDE PROG

TV PROG

THE SATELLITE RECEIVER IS SHOWN CONNECTED TO THE

“AV2 IN” (SCART) CONNECTOR AND THE CABLE SYSTEM

CONNECTED VIA THE AERIAL SOCKET AND TUNED TO,

FOR EXAMPLE, PRESET POSITION 6 ON YOUR TV.

[0-9] =

[MENU] : EXIT

Satellite Antenna

Cable

starting at the top. If you

enter the wrong number, press

CANCEL to backspace and

input the correct number.

When entering a

PlusCode for BBC 2

Satellite

Receiver

CONFIRM PRESET

Cable

system

POSITION NUMBER

Press OK and the display

GUIDE PROG SET

under “TV PROG” begins

blinking.

GUIDE PROG

TV PROG

If the blinking number

under “TV PROG” agrees

with the preset position . . .

. . . press OK.

If the numbers do not

agree . . .

. . . input the preset

[

∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

position using PUSH JOG% or the NUMBER keys,

ﬁ

then press OK.

Back of

HR-J745EK

● If you input the PlusCode number of a program that

has already aired, “ERROR” appears on screen for a

few seconds. Input the correct PlusCode number.

● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

Back of HR-J249EK

TV Receiver

CLOSE MENU

Press MENU and selection is complete.

If you already know the Guide Program number for a station . . .

1– After step 3, press PUSH JOG

● The GUIDE PROG number begins blinking.

2– Enter the Guide Program number using the NUMBER keys

or PUSH JOG% , then press PUSH JOG

ﬁ

● The TV PROG number begins blinking.

3– Enter the preset position using the NUMBER keys or

PUSH JOG% , then press PUSH JOG

ﬁ

● Repeat 2 and 3 as necessary.

4– Press MENU.

NOTES:

● If you own a satellite receiver, connect it to the AV2 IN

connector on the back of the recorder. Then, in step 5 above,

set the input mode to "AUX2" by pressing NUMBER key "0" or

TV PROG. +/–.

● If you’re receiving broadcasts via a cable box through preset

“6” (example) on your recorder, set “TV PROG” for “6” in

step 5.

● After selecting the programme you wish to record from your

cable system or satellite receiver, set the system’s timer — if

your cable or satellite receiver does not have a timer, leave it

switched on.

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PLAYBACK

The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video

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

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

just like a TV programme.

Basic

LOAD A CASSETTE

Playback

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

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

point toward the recorder. Don’t apply too much

pressure when inserting.

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

● The recorder power comes on automatically and the

counter is reset to 0:00:00.

● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback

begins automatically.

FIND PROGRAMME START

POINT

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

or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left.

To go forward, press FF or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the

right.

START PLAYBACK

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

display panel during automatic tracking (੬ pg. 20).

● Playback picture quality of LP recordings will not be

as high as SP recordings.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the

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

remove the cassette.

Usable cassettes

REW

● Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on

this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette

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

any full-sized VHS cassette.

● This video recorder can record on regular VHS and

Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record and play

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

back a recorded Super VHS tape.

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Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder’s

controls or the remote control.

Playback

Features

NOTE:

following procedures.

Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the

Still

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame

Playback

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

buttons to correct the picture.

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

TV PROG.

PAUSE

ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME

PLAYBACK

frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame

playback.

Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-

Press PAUSE.

Press PUSH JOG or

PUSH JOG

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Variable-Speed Search

Slow Motion

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED

right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for

reverse variable-speed search (refer to the illustration at

top right).

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION

PLAYBACK

to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for

reverse slow motion (refer to the illustration above).

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the

During playback or still picture, turn the SHUTTLE ring

During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2

seconds, then release. Press and release again to return

to still picture.

During playback, press PUSH JOG or

● The more times you press, the faster the playback

picture moves.

● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite

direction.

During still picture, press and hold PUSH JOG or

Release to return to still picture.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTE:

In the search, still, or frame by frame playback mode, the

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

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PLAYBACK (cont.)

High-Speed (Turbo) Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the

way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to the

left for reverse high-speed search. Releasing SHUTTLE

resumes still picture playback.

● For forward high-speed search, turn the SHUTTLE

ring all the way to the right and release it within 1

second.

● For reverse high-speed search, turn the SHUTTLE ring

all the way to the left and release it within 1 second.

Press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for

reverse high-speed search.

REVIEW

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTES:

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

seconds. When released, normal playback resumes.

● In the search, still, or frame by frame playback mode, the

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

C.RESET

REW

TV PROG.

Manual Tracking

Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking

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

tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG. buttons.

STOP

PUSH JOG

OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC

TRACKING

Press

on the remote to engage manual tracking.

ADJUST TRACKING

MANUALLY

Press TV PROG. + or – to adjust tracking.

RETURN TO AUTOMATIC

TRACKING

Press

tracking.

on the remote to re-engage automatic

NOTE:

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

tracking mode automatically.

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3R Picture

Instant ReView

Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes

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

programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can

easily access any of them.

3R(= Resolution and Response Recovery technology) maximises

sense of resolution and sharpens image edges to make playback

picture look better focused.

ACTIVATE 3R PICTURE

NOTE:

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

Timer mode is disengaged.

Press 3R PICTURE. The button will light.

● To turn off 3R Picture, press 3R PICTURE again so

that the light goes off.

● Normally it is recommendable to keep 3R Picture ON

(with the button lit).

● Depending on the type of tape used, picture quality

may be better with 3R Picture set to off.

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

sure to turn off 3R Picture before starting.

● The setting will remain effective even though you

turn on/off the recorder.

ACTIVATE INSTANT

REVIEW

Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the

recorder searches for the index code indicating the start

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

playback begins automatically.

The front display panel tells you how many programmes

have been recorded. If you have, for example, 3

programmes, “REVIEW” and "3" appear and blink. To

watch the first of the 3 programmes, press REVIEW three

times. The recorder searches and begins playback

automatically. You can access a programme as far as 9

index codes away from the current tape position.

Index Search

Your recorder automatically marks

£ 2

index codes at the beginning of

each recording. This function gives

you quick access to any one of 9

index codes in either direction.

NOTES:

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

Timer mode.

● The HR-J249EK has the REVIEW button on the recorder as

NOTE:

well.

Before starting, make sure the

recorder is in the Stop mode.

Counter Memory

ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH

“£ 1” is displayed on screen and search begins in

the corresponding direction.

Returns to the counter reading of “0:00:00” to conveniently find

a specific place on the tape automatically.

Press PUSH JOG or (™ or £). “™ 1” or

SET COUNTER MEMORY

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

or repeatedly until the correct index number is

displayed.

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

position, press PUSH JOG twice.

Press C. (COUNTER) RESET during playback at a point

you wish to locate later. The counter reads “0:00:00”.

Then press C.MEMORY, and “M” appears in front of the

counter digits.

To locate the beginning of D from the current

position, press PUSH JOG once.

ACTIVATE COUNTER

MEMORY

Current position

When you wish to return to the designated point, press

STOP and then REW or FF.

● The tape rewinds or fast-forwards and stops at about

0:00:00 automatically.

● To cancel Counter Memory, press C.MEMORY again.

–2

–1

Index number

● When the specified index code is located, playback

begins automatically.

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PLAYBACK (cont.)

ᮋ

Spatializer

(HR-J745EK only)

This feature expands sound field when you play back any stereo

source or view a stereo programme while recording it.

ᮋ

*Spatializer has no effect on recording quality.

ACTIVATE SPATIALIZER^ᮋ

Press SPATIALIZER; the current setting will be displayed

on the screen for about 5 seconds. Pressing

SPATIALIZER while the screen shows the display

changes the setting.

● To view a stereo programme such as movies or

music, select "SPATIALIZER

spacious sound.

" to create more

● To view a monaural programme, select

"SPATIALIZER[ST" which simulates a stereo effect.

● Select "SPATIALIZER OFF." to turn off Spatializer^ᮋif

the sound becomes unnatural with either

"SPATIALIZER

" or "SPATIALIZER[ST" selected.

● If your TV is equipped with 3D-PHONIC and if you

use both Spatializer^ᮋand 3D-PHONIC at the same

time, the sound may become unnatural; set either

function to "OFF".

● The setting will remain effective even though you

turn on/off the recorder.

NOTES:

AUDIO MONITOR

● Spatializer^ᮋis effective only with a stereo TV.

● The setting cannot be changed during search, still, frame-by-

frame playback or slow motion mode.

REW

● When this recorder is used as the player for editing, the

recorded audio will correspond to the Spatializer^ᮋsetting.

SCENE FINDER

Soundtrack Selection (HR-J745EK only)

Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.

During Playback

Pressing AUDIO MONITOR on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows:

TRACK

USE

Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display

HI FI

L + R

For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

HI FI

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

For audio-dubbed tapes

NORM

HI FI

NORM

L + R + NORM

For audio-dubbed tapes

NOTES:

● "L + R" should normally be selected. In this mode, Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the normal audio track is played back

automatically for tapes with only normal audio.

● For instructions on recording NICAM stereo and bilingual programmes, refer to page 35.

● Bilingual programmes are not currently broadcast in the U.K.

● "O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not appear (੬ pg. 34).

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Scene Finder

Repeat Playback

This function helps you check contents of unlabeled recorded

tapes at the touch of a single button.

Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape

20 times repeatedly.

REW FF

REW

5 seconds

10 minutes

on counter

5 seconds

10 minutes

on counter

5 seconds

START PLAYBACK

NOTE:

PressPLAY.

Scene Finder cannot be used when the recorder is in the Record

mode.

ACTIVATE SCENE FINDER

ACTIVATE REPEAT

Press SCENE FINDER. The recorder starts forward

search for 5 seconds and then fast-forwards 10 minutes

on the counter. This cycle is repeated until the end of

the tape is reached.

PLAYBACK

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

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

● To start Scene Finder in the reverse direction, press

SCENE FINDER and then turn the SHUTTLE ring to

the left (or press the REW button) within 2 seconds.

This cycle is repeated until the beginning of the tape.

● During Scene Finder, the following indications appear

on the display panel:

slowly.

● The tape plays 20 times automatically, and then

stops.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP at any time to stop playback.

NOTE:

STOP SCENE FINDER

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

Press STOP.

NTSC Playback

Your video recorder is equipped with NTSC circuitry that can

play back NTSC tapes.

NOTES:

● During Scene Finder search, you can also hear the tape

sound. During fast forward or rewind, you hear the current TV

sound instead.

LOAD A CASSETTE

● Scene Finder does not function during Index Search.

Insert a cassette recorded in NTSC.

Next Function Memory

START PLAYBACK

PressPLAY.

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

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

recorder is in the Stop mode.

● "NTSC" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds.

● Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place

black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. This is

not a malfunction on the part of either the video

recorder or the TV.

For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . .

. . . press REW, then press

within 2 seconds.

NOTE:

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

corrected using the V-HOLD control found on some

TVs. (This cannot be corrected if the TV does not

have a V-HOLD control.)

● The counter and tape remaining time readings will be

incorrect.

If you want the power to be turned off automatically when the

counter reads “0:00:00” (instead of at the beginning of the

tape), press C.MEMORY so that the “M” mark appears before

pressing REW.

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

picture will be distorted, and there may be a loss of

colour.

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

portions of superimposed displays may be cut off

during NTSC playback.

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RECORDING

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

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

using your video recorder.

Basic

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

Recording

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

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

power comes on automatically.

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

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

preset you wish to record.

● The TV PROG. dial can also be used to select a preset.

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP (

). Check the SP/LP indicator on the

recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape

speed.

SP/LP

● Picture quality of LP recordings will not be as high as

SP recordings.

START RECORDING

Press and hold RECORD and PLAY on the remote

control, or press RECORD on the recorder.

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. 20).

PAUSE/RESUME

RECORDING

NUMBER

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

STOP RECORDING

TV PROG.

Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on

the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the

cassette.

SP/LP

PLAY

4,5

PAUSE

Accidental erasure prevention

RECORD

● To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,

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

with adhesive tape.

Record safety tab

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Record One Programme

While Watching Another

Recording

Features

SELECT PRESET TO WATCH

Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to

set the preset controls on the TV for the station you

wish to view.

● The programme selected with the TV’s preset controls

appears on the TV screen while the one selected with

the recorder's TV PROG. buttons is recorded on the

tape.

Elapsed Recording Time

Indication

You can check the exact time of a recording.

SET COUNTER DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY until a counter reading appears on the

dispay panel.

RESET COUNTER

Press C. (COUNTER) RESET before starting recording or

DISPLAY

playback.

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

elapsed time as the tape runs.

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

C.RESET

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

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

after recording is finished.

TV PROG.

START RECORDING

Press RECORD on the recorder.

ENGAGE ITR MODE

the front display panel.

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

Tape Remaining Time

SET RECORDING

DURATION

RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends

recording time by 30 minutes.

DISPLAY REMAINING TIME

Press DISPLAY until the time remaining on the tape

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

appears.

● By pressing the DISPLAY button, you can change the

display to show the counter reading, preset position,

clock time* or tape remaining time.

* Preset position is not displayed during playback.

NOTE:

You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the

NOTE:

recorder's front panel.

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

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

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

may blink on occasion.

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RECORDING (cont.)

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

checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and

playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible

recording and playback pictures. The default setting for both

recording and playback is “ON”.

B.E.S.T.

Picture System

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

Recording

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

● The recorder power comes on automatically.

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU twice.

ACCESS MODE SET

SCREEN

Move the highlight bar

MAIN MENU

(pointer) to "MODE SET"

by pressing PUSH JOG

MODE SET

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

GUIDE PROG SET

CLOCK SET

%ﬁ, then press OK.

[

∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

CONFIRM B.E.S.T. STATUS

The default setting is

MODE SET

“ON”. If this is the case,

AUTO TIMER : OFF

go to step 4. If not, press

O. S. D.

: ON

PUSH JOG to move the

ﬁ

B. E. S. T.

highlight bar (pointer) to

“B.E.S.T.”, then press

PUSH JOG to set to

“ON”.

RECORD

[5 ] = [ ] : ON/OFF

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL

PUSH JOG

SCREEN

Press MENU.

Display Panel Indication

HR-J745EK

START RECORDING

RECORD on the recorder.

Press and hold RECORD and PLAY on the remote, or

● The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds

assessing the condition of the tape, then begins

recording.

● When the "BEST" indicator begins blinking, that

means adjustment is complete.

HR-J249EK

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

is displayed does not start Instant Timer Recording

(੬ pg. 19).

As the tape check progresses, the “– –” marks on the display

panel increase upward. Once the "BEST" indicator starts

blinking, the check is complete.

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NOTES:

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

a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first

initiated. It does not work during recording.

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

before recording is initiated.

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

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

performed.

ATTENTION:

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

starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after

RECORD and PLAY on the remote are pressed, or RECORD

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

desired scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the

following steps:

1) Press and hold PAUSE and RECORD to engage the

RECORD PAUSE mode.

● The recorder then automatically checks the condition

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

enters RECORD PAUSE.

2) Press PLAY to start recording.

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

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

4 on page 20.

Playback

The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate

playback. When watching a tape recorded with “B.E.S.T.” set to

“ON”, it is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during

playback as well.

PAUSE

START PLAYBACK

RECORD

PressPLAY.

HR-J745EK

HR-J249EK

● The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality

based on the quality of the tape in use.

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

appears blinking on the recorder’s display panel.

NOTES:

● When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another

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

editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference by performing steps 2

through 5 on page 20.

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

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

is operative.

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TIMER RECORDING

ACCESS TIMER PROGRAMMING

SCREEN

Video Plus+

Press PROG.

TIMER PROGRAMMING

Timer

[0 – 9] : VIDEO PLUS+

[+/–] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING

[MENU] : MAIN MENU

Recording

The front display panel looks like this:

Before performing Video Plus+ Timer Recording:

● Be sure to read "Video Plus+ Setup" (੬ pg. 10).

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

will come on automatically.

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

ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER

Press the NUMBER keys to

VIDEO PLUS+

1 2 3 4 5 67 8

enter the PlusCode

number of a programme

you wish to record.

● If you make a mistake,

press CANCEL to

backspace and then

input the correct number.

The PlusCode number you

enter appears on the front

display panel:

[0 – 9] =

NUMBER

[CANCEL] : DELETE

[MENU] : EXIT

: PDC

CANCEL

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

ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ PROGRAM

SCREEN

Press OK, and the Video

– P1 –

Plus+ Program screen

appears (if you’re just

starting out, “P1” appears).

VIDEO PLUS+ 123456789

START

21:00

STOP

22:00

The display panel shows

the programme start time.

Pressing PROG CHECK

changes the display to the

programme stop time, then

the date and preset

DATE

25.12

TV PROG

PROG.

BBC 1

: OK

position.

PDC Recording

IMPORTANT

Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme

Delivery Control) is a service designed to assure safe,

accurate timer recording. With this system, special code

signals are transmitted together with the audio/video

signals. These code signals control your video recorder and

have precedence over advertised times you preset in the

timer. This means that your recorder will start and stop

recording when the preset TV programmes actually start

and end — even if the broadcast time of a preset TV

programme is changed.

Be sure to confirm the setting of PDC recording.

●If "

on the display panel, PDC is set to ON.

●If " OFF" is displayed on the screen or "

ON" is displayed on the screen or "

" is lit

" is

not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF.

To change the setting, press

"7").

: PDC (NUMBER key

੬ "PDC Recording" in the left column.

● Make sure the preset position number you wish to

record is displayed; if not, see "Video Plus+ Setup" on

page 10 and set the Guide Program number for that

PlusCode number correctly.

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

appears on the screen and "Err" appears on the

display panel. Press CANCEL to backspace and input

a valid PlusCode number.

● If "ERROR=GUIDE PROG" appears on the screen, see

"ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number

Set" on page 23.

NOTES:

● PDC Recording is also possible when a satellite receiver

or a cable system is connected to AV2 IN on your

recorder.

● PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 IN/OUT

connector and the front panel connectors*.

* With HR-J745EK only

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SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP (

) to set the tape speed.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press OK.

● Repeat steps 1 – 5 for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE

Press TIMER. The recorder turns off automatically.

NOTE:

To Delay The Stop Time . . .

. . . press ADD TIME after pressing OK in step 3. Each time you

press, the Stop time is delayed by 5 minutes (meaning that 5

minutes of recording time is added). You can easily compensate

for anticipated programme schedule delays this way.

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

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

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

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

on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the correspond-

ing indication disappear.

NUMBER

WEEKLY

TIMER

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

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

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

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

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

SP/LP

ATTENTION

Regarding Guide Program Number Set

"ERROR=GUIDE PROG" appears after performing step 3 on

the previous page if the Guide Program number for the

PlusCode number you entered has not been set.

● If the recorder is in the stop or rewind or fast-forward

mode, the following screen will appear with "– –" under

"TV PROG" blinking.

PUSH JOG

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

preset position number you recorder receives that

station on, then press OK.

GUIDE PROG SET

(Ex.) To timer-record a BBC2

programme with Video Plus+

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

* If your recorder receives

– –

BBC2 on the preset position

2, press OK after entering

"2".

Satellite Receiver Users

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Video Plus+,

[

∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

perform steps 1 – 6 and, before the selected programme

begins, select the appropriate channel on the satellite

receiver. Then set the receiver's timer. If your satellite

receiver doesn't have a timer, leave the unit's power

switched on.

• Press MENU, then try again from step 1.

● If the recorder is in a mode other than the above mentioned

modes, press MENU first and input the correct Guide

Program number for that PlusCode number (੬ pg. 10,

"Video Plus+ Setup"), then try again from step 1.

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TIMER RECORDING(cont.)

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

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

to timer-record the programme.

Regular Timer

ACCESS TIMER

PROGRAMMING SCREEN

Programming

Press PROG.

Remember, the clock must be set before you can progamme

the timer (੬ pg. 46).

ACCESS PROGRAMME

SCREEN

Before performing the following steps:

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

will come on automatically.

Press START +/–. (If you’re

– P1 –

just starting out, “P1”

appears.)

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

START

–:– –

STOP

–:– –

DATE

25.12

TV PROG

– –

[+/–] =

[MENU] : EXIT

The front display panel looks like this:

ENTER PROGRAMME

START TIME

START+/–

Press START +/– to enter

the time you want

– P1 –

2,3

START

21:00

STOP

–:– –

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.

DATE

25.12

TV PROG

– –

[+/–] =

[MENU] : EXIT

PROG.

The front display panel looks like this:

PDC Recording

Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme

Delivery Control) is a service designed to assure safe,

accurate timer recording. With this system, special code

signals are transmitted together with the audio/video

signals. These code signals control your video recorder and

have precedence over advertised times you preset in the

timer. This means that your recorder will start and stop

recording when the preset TV programmes actually start

and end — even if the broadcast time of a preset TV

programme is changed.

ENTER PROGRAMME STOP

TIME

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

stop.

ENTER PROGRAMME DATE

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

The date you enter appears in its place.)

NOTES:

● Set the start time (PDC time) exactly as advertised in the

TV listing. A different time than advertised will result in

no recording.

● PDC Recording is also possible when a satellite receiver

or a cable system is connected to AV2 IN on your

recorder.

● PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 IN/OUT

connector and the front panel connectors*.

* With HR-J745EK only

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ENTER PRESET POSITION

Press TV PROG. +/–.

– P1 –

START

21:00

STOP

22:00

DATE

25.12

TV PROG

BBC 1

[+/–] =

[MENU] : EXIT

IMPORTANT

Be sure to confirm the setting of PDC recording.

●If "

on the display panel, PDC is set to ON.

●If " OFF" is displayed on the screen or "

not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF.

To change the setting, press

"7").

੬ "PDC Recording" on page 24.

ON" is displayed on the screen or "

" is lit

" is

: PDC (NUMBER key

SET TAPE SPEED

WEEKLY

TIMER

Press SP/LP (

) to set the tape speed.

: PDC

SP/LP

TV PROG.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

After confirming all information is correct, press OK

and the normal screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 – 8 for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER’S

TIMER MODE

Press TIMER. The recorder turns off automatically.

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . anytime during steps 2 through 8, press WEEKLY (NUMBER

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

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

appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the

corresponding indication disappear.

NOTES:

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

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

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

appears on the front display panel. To record the extra

programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary

programmes (੬ pg. 26).

● To timer-record a satellite broadcast through a satellite

receiver connected to the AV2 IN connector on the back of

the recorder, in step 6 above, set "TV PROG" to "AUX2" by

pressing TV PROG. +/–. Before the selected programme

begins, select the appropriate channel on the satellite

receiver, then set the receiver's timer. If your satellite receiver

doesn't have a timer, leave the unit's power switched on.

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TIMER RECORDING(cont.)

Check And Cancel

Programmes

ACCESS PROGRAMME

DISPLAY AND/OR SCREEN

Press PROG. CHECK.

● The display panel shows the programme start time.

Pressing OK changes the display to the programme

stop time, then the date and preset position.

● If the recorder is turned on and the TV is set to its

VIDEO channel or AV mode, you can check program

information on screen as well.

● Each time you press PROG. CHECK, the next

programme's information appears.

If All Information Is Correct . . .

. . . programming is completed.

If You Wish To Revise Data . . .

. . . with the recorder's power turned on, go to step 2.

If You Wish To Cancel A Program . . .

. . . with the recorder's power turned on, press CANCEL.

All information you input is deleted.

REVISE PROGRAMME

INFORMATION

TIMER

TV PROG.

CANCEL

Input the appropriate data using the START +/–, STOP

+/–, DATE +/– and TV PROG. +/– buttons on the

remote control.

START+/–

Timer Warning

If you have programmed your

recorder to timer-record a

programme or a series of

– WARNING–

TIMER RECORDING

TO START SOON

[CANCEL]

programmes, a warning appears on

screen to tell you that the recording

is to start in 5 minutes.

PUSH JOG

NOTES:

● The warning only appears if

you’re not in the Timer mode at that time.

● If this recorder is being used as the player for tape dubbing,

the warning screen is recorded on the tape in the other video

recorder.

The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to the

start of timer recording. To clear the display, press CANCEL.

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Auto Timer

Auto SP/LP Timer

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

record the entire programme, the recorder automatically

switches to LP mode to allow complete recording.

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

engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automati-

cally disengaged when the recorder is powered back on.

ENGAGE AUTO SP/LP

TIMER

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press AUTO SP/LP TIMER on the recorder front panel.

Press MENU twice.

The button lights up.

For Example . . .

Recording a program of 210 minutes in length onto a

180-minute tape

ACCESS MODE SET

SCREEN

Approximately 150 minutes

Approximately 60 minutes

LP mode

SP mode

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

MAIN MENU

Total 210 minutes

move the highlight bar

MODE SET

(pointer) to "MODE SET",

Make sure you press AUTO SP/LP TIMER before

performing timer programming.

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

GUIDE PROG SET

CLOCK SET

then press OK.

NOTES:

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

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

properly with any tapes longer than E-180 as well as some

tapes of shorter lengths.

[5 ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT MODE

either "ON" or "OFF".

● Even if, in step 1, you press AUTO SP/LP TIMER and the

button lights up, that doesn’t mean that the recorder will

automatically change from SP to LP mode during the course

of the recording. Watch the tape later to confirm.

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

more programs, the second programme and those thereafter

may not fit on the tape if you engage the Auto SP/LP Timer

mode. In this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then

set the tape speed manually during timer programming.

● There may be some noise at the point on the tape where the

recorder switches from SP to LP mode.

Press PUSH JOG to select

MODE SET

AUTO TIMER :OFF

O. S. D.

: ON

B. E. S. T.

[5 ] = [ ] : ON/OFF

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

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

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

originally scheduled length, there may be times when the

programme cannot be recorded in its entirety.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTE:

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

functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To

disengage the timer, press TIMER.

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EDITING

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

recording deck.

Edit To Or

From Another

Video

MAKE CONNECTIONS

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

recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on

page 29.

When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source

Player . . .

. . . connect its AV1 IN/OUT connector to the recording

deck.

When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording

Deck . . .

. . . connect its AV2 IN or AV1 IN/OUT connector to the

source player.

Recorder

SET RECORDING DECK’S

INPUT MODE

Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press NUMBER

key "0" and/or TV PROG. to select depending on the

connector being used — “AU-1” for the AV1 IN/OUT

connector, or “AU-2” for the AV2 IN connector.

START SOURCE PLAYER

Engage its Play mode.

NUMBER "0"

TV PROG.

START RECORDING DECK

Engage its Record mode.

NOTE:

All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

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HR-J745EK

TV Receiver

Player

Your recorder

Recorder

Your recorder

TV Receiver

21-pin SCART Cable

(not provided)

RF Cable

(provided)

21-pin SCART

Cable

(not provided)

VIDEO

CHAN-

VIDEO

CHAN-

NEL or

RF Cable

(provided)

NEL or

AV mode

mode

Another recorder

Recorder

Player

HR-J249EK

TV Receiver

Player

Your recorder

Recorder

Your recorder

TV Receiver

21-pin SCART Cable

(not provided)

21-pin SCART

Cable

(not provided)

RF Cable

(provided)

VIDEO

CHAN-

NEL or

VIDEO

CHAN-

NEL or

RF Cable

(provided)

AV mode

mode

Another recorder

Recorder

Player

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EDITING (cont.)

You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video

recorder as the recorder.

Edit From A

Camcorder

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO/VIDEO

input connectors.

● When using a monaural camcorder, connect its

AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input

connector on your recorder.

For HR-J745EK owners...

● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder

is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the

recorder. Refer to the camcorder’s instruction manual

for operating procedure.

For HR-J249EK owners...

Connect the camcorder's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

connectors to the recorder's rear panel AV2 IN or AV1

IN/OUT connectors via the optional cable adapter.

● When using a Hi-Fi camcorder, connect its AUDIO

OUT L connector to the recorder's rear panel AV2 IN or

AV1 IN/OUT connectors via the optional cable adapter.

TV PROG.

SET RECORDER’S INPUT

MODE

For HR-J745EK owners...

Press NUMBER key “0” and/or TV PROG. so that “F-

AU” appears in place of a preset position number.

For HR-J249EK owners...

Press the NUMBER key "0" and/or TV PROG. to select

the appropriate input mode depending on the connec-

tor being used; "AU-1" for the AV1 IN/OUT connector,

or "AU-2" for the AV2 IN connector.

START CAMCORDER

Engage its Play mode.

Recorder

HR-J745EK

START RECORDER

Engage its Record mode.

HR-J249EK

To rear panel PAUSE

connector

VIDEO

input

AUDIO

input

Recorder

Audio/Video Cable

(not provided)

Cable adapter

(not provided)

Mini-Plug Cable

(not provided)

(JVC camcorder

only)

VIDEO OUT

Player

Camcorder

Audio/Video

Cable (not

provided)

AUDIO OUT

EDIT

Camcorder

Player

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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to

your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the

soundtrack through the stereo.

Connection To

A Stereo

System (HR-

J745EK only)

FM Tuner

CD Player

Stereo Amplifier

AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

Audio Cable (not provided)

Mains outlet

Speaker

Television

ANT. IN

AUDIO OUT

AV1 IN / OUT

AV2 IN

PAUSE

RF OUT

Back of Recorder

AUDIO OUT

CAUTIONS:

MAKE CONNECTIONS

● This recorder has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with

regards to its Hi-Fi audio capability. It is recommended that

you check the maximum level if you are going to listen to the

Hi-Fi audio signals through a stereo amplifier. A sudden surge

in the input level to the speakers may damage them.

Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your

video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

terminals on your stereo system's receiver or amplifier.

● Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to

prevent television interference. If both are of the non-shielded

type, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as this

can adversely affect the video playback picture.

NOTES:

● When connecting your recorder's audio output connectors to

a stereo amplifier, make sure you connect L and R correctly.

● If NICAM TV broadcasts are receivable in your area, this

recorder can record them independently of the TV set and

play them back through the connected stereo system.

● When listening to sound through the connected stereo system,

turn the TV's volume down completely.

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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.)

The AV2 IN socket on the rear panel of your recorder allows

simple connection to a satellite receiver.

Connection To

A Satellite

Receiver

Aerial

Outdoor Unit

Satellite Cable

TV Aerial cable

Satellite Receiver

Unit

ANT. IN

RF OUT

DECODER

VCR

Mains outlet

AUDIO OUT

AV1 IN / OUT

AV2 IN

Back of HR-J745EK

AV2 IN

AV1 IN/OUT

Back of HR-J249EK

NOTES:

● When connecting your recorder to a TV equipped with 21-pin SCART connectors, follow the illustration above using the cables

shown in gray.

● For details, check your satellite receiver’s instruction manual.

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Aerial terminal

Back of TV

21-pin SCART

connectors

EXT.2

EXT.1

ANT. IN

PAUSE

RF OUT

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SPECIAL FEATURES

On-Screen Dispiay

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

You can choose whether or not to have various operational

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

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press

A/B CODE

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU twice.

ACCESS MODE SET

SCREEN

REW

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by

pressing PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press OK.

ENABLE/DISABLE

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

PUSH JOG

The default setting is

MODE SET

“ON”, so if you want on-

AUTO TIMER : OFF

screen displays, leave the

O. S. D.

: ON

setting as it is and go to

step 5. If you don’t want

the displays to appear,

press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

move the highlight bar

(pointer) to "O.S.D." and

press PUSH JOG to set

“O.S.D.” to “OFF”.

B. E. S. T.

[

∞] = [ ] : ON/OFF

[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL

NOTES:

Press MENU.

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

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

● During playback, the operation mode indicators may be

disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.

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

1– Operation mode indicators

2– Preset position number and station name/Aux. indicator

(AUX1, AUX2 or F-AUX*)

* "F-AUX" is available with HR-J745EK only.

3– Cassette loaded mark

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

5– Clock display

6– Current day/month/year

7– NICAM display (੬ pg. 35)(HR-J745EK only)

8– Tape direction

]

NTSC

PR. 12 ABCD

21 : 00

24. 12. 97 – WARNING–

TIMER RECORDING

TO START SOON

SPATIALIZER

[CANCEL]

ST NICAM

9– Tape position indicator (੬ pg. 35)

10– Counter display (including Counter Memory indicator)

11– Audio mode display (੬ pg. 16)(HR-J745EK only)

12– Tape remaining time indicator (੬ pg. 19)

13– Timer warning display (੬ pg. 26)

14– NTSC display (੬ pg. 17)

HI FI

M –1 : 23 : 45

REMAIN 1 : 00

NORM

15– Spatializer^ᮋindicator (੬ pg. 16)(HR-J745EK only)

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Tape Position Indicator

Receiving NICAM Stereo

The tape position indicator

appears on screen when, from

the Stop mode, you press FF,

REW or perform an Index

And Bilingual Programmes

(HR-J745EK Only)

Your recorder is equipped with a Digital stereo sound decoder

(NICAM), making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts

possible.

Search. The position of “5” in

relation to “0” (beginning) or

“+” (end) shows you where you

are on the tape.

1:23:45

REMAIN 2:35

When the recorder is tuned to a different station, the type of

broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for

a few seconds.

”O.S.D.” (੬ pg. 34) must be

set to “ON”, or the indicator

will not appear.

Beginning

End

Type of Broadcast

On-screen Display

Being Received

NOTE:

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

the indication is not correct.

Regular Monaural

NICAM Stereo

NICAM Bilingual

NICAM Monaural

(none)

ST NICAM

BIL NICAM

NICAM

Remote A/B Code Switching

NOTE:

The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video

recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote

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

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

code signals because your video recorder is initially set to

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

recorder to respond to B code signals.

"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not

appear (੬ pg. 34).

● To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO MONITOR

until "L" and "R" appear on the front display panel.

● To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO MONITOR

until either "L" or "R" appears on the front display panel (as

required).

● To listen to the Standard (regular monaural) audio while

receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO MONITOR until

"NORM" appears on the front display panel.

REMOVE POWER SUPPLY

Unplug the mains power cord from the mains outlet.

SET A/B CODE SWITCH

To Record NICAM Stereo

And Bilingual Programmes

(HR-J745EK Only)

Set to B.

RE-SUPPLY POWER

The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi-Fi

audio track, and the Standard audio programme on the normal

audio track.

Plug the mains power cord back into the mains outlet.

NOTES:

● If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the

broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality.

● Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a

bilingual programme, refer to "Soundtrack Selection" (੬ pg. 16).

TURN THE RECORDER ON

only respond to B code signals.

Press

on the remote control. The recorder will now

NOTE:

Some TV sets may malfunction in response to the B mode. If

this happens, switch back to the A mode.

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SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.)

TV Multi-brand Remote

Control

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

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

controlled by setting the appropriate switch on the remote control.

Before you start . . .

● Turn on the TV using its remote control.

● Set the remote control’s TV/SAT./VCR switch to TV.

SET TV BRAND CODE

Refer to the chart below. While holding down

enter your TV’s brand code using the NUMBER keys,

then pressSTOP.

TV PROG.

● JVC has four codes. If the TV does not function with

one code, try entering another.

● You don’t have to repeat this step until you replace

your remote control’s batteries.

TV/SAT./VCR

TRY OPERATING TV

Press

on the remote to turn the TV off. If it goes off,

try other operations.

● The button, TV/VCR button, TV PROG. +/–

button, TV VOL.

button and

(Mute) button

ﬁ

TV VOL. %ﬁ

on the remote can all be used to operate the TV.

● To return the remote to video recorder control, set its

TV/SAT./VCR switch to VCR.

PUSH JOG

IMPORTANT

Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with

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

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

capability.

TV BRAND NAME

CODE

JVC

01, 02, 03, 04

BRANDT

NORDMENDE

SABA

TELEAVIA

TELEFUNKEN

THOMSON

FERGUSON

PHILIPS

BLAUPUNKT

GRUNDIG

SONY

PANASONIC

GRAETZ

ITT

Control Your TV Using

Additional Buttons

The NUMBER keys on the remote can also be used to select

the TV’s channel by setting the remote control to the TV

mode.

1 Set the TV/SAT./VCR switch to TV.

2 Use the NUMBER keys, and the

(Digit Entry)

button, the PUSH JOG button, the DISPLAY button or

the OK button to select the TV’s channel.

● With televisions under Code 01, 02, 03, 04, 06, 07, 09,

10, 13, 14 or 22, the

button corresponds to the 1-

digit/2-digit entry switching button (often labelled – /– –)

of your TV’s remote control.

● With televisions under Code 01, 11 or 12, the PUSH JOG

button corresponds to the 10 + button, and the PUSH

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

remote control.

● With televisions using Code 12, the DISPLAY button

corresponds to the 30 + button.

● With televisions using Code 09, the OK button corre-

sponds to the ENTER button of your TV’s remote control.

LUXOR

SALORA

SELECO

MIVAR

HITACHI

TOSHIBA

MITSUBISHI

FINLUX

NOKIA

SHARP

NOTES:

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

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

FUNAI

NEC

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Satellite Receiver Multi-

Brand Remote Control

Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your

satellite receiver set. In addition to JVC satellite receivers, other

manufacturer’s satellite receivers can also be controlled by setting

the appropriate switch on the remote control.

Before you start . . .

● Turn on the satellite receiver using its remote control.

● Set the remote control’s TV/SAT./VCR switch to SAT.

SET SATELLITE RECEIVER

BRAND CODE

enter your satellite receiver’s brand code using the

NUMBER keys, then press STOP.

TV PROG.

Refer to the chart below. While holding down

TV/SAT./VCR

● Some satellite receiver brands have more than one

code. If the satellite receiver does not function with

one code, try entering another.

● You don’t have to repeat this step until you replace

your remote control’s batteries.

STOP

TRY OPERATING SATELLITE

RECEIVER

Press

on the remote to turn the satellite receiver off.

If it goes off, try other operations.

● The button, TV PROG. +/– button, NUMBER

buttons on the remote can all be used to operate the

satellite receiver.

● The NUMBER buttons will not work with JVC satellite

receivers using code 13.

● With satellite receivers using Code 16, the

button corresponds to the ENTER button of your

satellite receiver’s remote control.

● To return the remote to video recorder control, set its

TV/SAT./VCR switch to VCR.

IMPORTANT

Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with

JVC satellite receivers, as well as many other models, it may not

work with your satellite receiver, or in some instances, may

have limited function capability.

SATELLITE RECEIVER BRAND

CODE

JVC

13, 14

AMSTRAD

SIEMENS

GRUNDIG

KATHREIN

PACE

01, 02, 03, 04

05, 06

05, 11, 12

06, 08

PHILIPS

ITT

NOKIA

SKYMASTER

RFT

MASPRO

PANASONIC

JERROLD

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TUNER SET

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not

been set correctly by Auto Set Up function (੬ pg. 8) or if

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

broadcasting in your area.

Auto Channel

Set

Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in preset

positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set

automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area.

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

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU twice.

PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL

SET

bar (pointer) to

"AUTO CH SET" by

pressing PUSH JOG

Move the highlight

MAIN MENU

MODE SET

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

%ﬁ, then press OK.

GUIDE PROG SET

CLOCK SET

● The Auto Set screen

appears, and

[5 ] =

∞

remains on screen

while the recorder

searches for

[MENU] : EXIT

receivable stations.

As Auto Channel

Set progresses, the

AUTO SET

PLEASE WAIT

" mark on the

screen moves from

left to right. Wait

until the screen as

shown in step 4

appears.

[MENU] : EXIT

Beginning

End

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VIEW CONFIRMATION

SCREEN

The stations your recorder

PR CH

PR CH ID

located appear on a

01 26 BBC1 08

02 33 BBC2 09

––––

Confirmation screen —

preset positions (PR),

03 23 ITV

04 30 CH4

05 37 CH5

channels (CH) and station

names (ID – ੬ pg. 44). To

view the next page of the

listing, press PUSH JOG

–––– 13

–––– 14

]

∞

: EDIT

= [CANCEL] : DELETE

%ﬁ

. The blueback

[MENU] : EXIT

screen and the program

currently being broadcast by the blinking station appear

alternately for 5 seconds each.

● The Guide Program numbers will also be set

automatically during Auto channel Set.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

● Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add

preset positions, enter station names and perform

other operations. Refer to pages 40 – 43 for the

procedures.

● Depending on reception conditions, the stations may

not be stored in order, and the station names may not

be stored correctly.

PUSH JOG

IMPORTANT

● Depending on the reception conditions, the station names

may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program

Number Set may not work properly. If the Guide Program

numbers are not set properly, Video Plus+ timer recording

(੬ pg. 22) will not work correctly; be sure to check if the

Guide Program numbers have been set correctly

(੬ pg.10, "Video Plus+ Setup").

● Since your video recorder memorizes all detected

stations even if the reception condition is poor, some of

those stored stations may produce a noisy picture. To

delete those stations, ੬ "Delete A Channel" on page 41.

NOTE:

Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel

Set. If you want to perform it manually, refer to page 43.

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TUNER SET (cont.)

Storing Channels Manually

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

Manual

8) or Auto Channel Set (੬ pg. 38).

ACCESS MAIN MENU

Channel Set

Press MENU twice.

ACCESS CONFIRMATION

SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer)

to “MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK. The Confirma-

tion screen appears.

NUMBER

SELECT POSITION

Press PUSH JOG%

until an open position in

ﬁ

which you want to store a channel begins blinking,

then press OK. The Manual Ch. Set screen appears.

INPUT CHANNEL

The number "21" appears

blinking to the right of

MANUAL CH SET

PR CH

"CH". Press the NUMBER

keys to input the channel

number you want to store.

01 CH21

● For fine tuning adjust-

ment, press PUSH JOG

until the channel

[

∞]/ [0-9] : SELECT

] : CURSOR ↔

: OK

[

[MENU] : EXIT

number begins blinking,

then press PUSH JOG ﬁ. While tuning, “F+” or “F–

” appears.

PUSH JOG

ENTER NEW CHANNEL

INFORMATION

Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 3 through 5 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION

SCREEN

Press MENU.

● To input the station name, see page 42.

● To change positions, see "Change Station Preset

Position" (੬ pg. 41).

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page 40 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Delete A Channel

SELECT ITEM

delete begins blinking.

Press PUSH JOG%

until the item you want to

ﬁ

DELETE CHANNEL

CANCEL

Press CANCEL.

● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves

up one line.

● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION

SCREEN

Press MENU.

PUSH JOG

Change Station Preset

Position

SELECT ITEM

move begins blinking. Then press OK and the station

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

Press PUSH JOG%

until the item you want to

ﬁ

SELECT NEW POSITION

preset position, then press OK.

Example: If you moved the station in position 3 to

position 7, the stations originally in positions

4–7 each move up one space.

Press PUSH JOG%

to move the station to the new

ﬁ

● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION

SCREEN

Press MENU.

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TUNER SET (cont.)

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

page 40 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Set Stations (A)

SELECT ITEM

blinking. Then press OK twice and the station’s name

(ID) begins blinking.

Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ

until the item you want begins

SELECT NEW STATION

Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ until the new station’s name (ID)

you want to store begins blinking.

Registered station names (੬ pg. 44) appear as you

press PUSH JOG%ﬁ.

SWITCH STATIONS

Press OK.

● Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.

PUSH JOG

CLOSE CONFIRMATION

SCREEN

Press MENU.

Set Stations (B)

NOTE:

First perform step 1 of the above procedure.

SELECT STATION NAME

CHARACTER

Press PUSH JOG and the first letter of the station

name begins blinking.

ENTER NEW CHARACTER

%ﬁ

Press PUSH JOG

to cycle through the characters

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

desired one is indicated, then press PUSH JOG to

enter. Enter the remaining characters the same way

(maximum of 4).

After entering all characters, press OK.

● Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.

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

incorrect character begins blinking. Then enter the

%ﬁ

correct character by pressing PUSH JOG

CLOSE CONFIRMATION

SCREEN

Press MENU.

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page 40 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Fine-Tuning Channels

Already Stored

SELECT CHANNEL TO

FINE-TUNE

until the channel you want to

Press PUSH JOG

ﬁ

tune begins blinking.

ACCESS MANUAL CH. SET

SCREEN

Press OK three times. The Manual Ch. Set screen

appears.

PERFORM TUNING

Then press OK.

Press PUSH JOG ﬁ until the picture is its clearest.

● The Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.

PUSH JOG

CLOSE CONFIRMATION

SCREEN

Press MENU.

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TUNER SET (cont.)

TV Station And ID List

STATION NAME

ID*

STATION NAME

ID*

Anglia TV

ARD

ANGL

ARD

ARTE

BBC

SAT

SAT 1

Scottish TV

SC4

SAT1

SCOT

SC4

ARTE

BBC Group

BBC1

BBC2

BBC1

BBC2

BLN1

BLN2

BORD

BR1

SDR

SDR1

SFB1

SFB3

Berlin 1

Berlin 2

Border TV

Bayern1

Bayern3

BRT1

SFB1

SFB3

SKY

Sky One

Sky Net

Sport

SKY1

SKYN

SPRT

SR1

BR3

BRT1

BRT2

CHLD

CH+

BRT2

SR 1

Children Ch

Canal +

CNN

Super RTL

STV Test

STV 1

STV 2

Suedwest3

SWF 1

Schweiz4

TYNE TEES

Text

SRTL

STVT

STV1

STV2

SW3

SWF1

SWZ4

TEES

TEXT

TF1

CNN

CHNL

CNTR

CH 4

CH 5

DRS

DRTV

DSF

EURN

EURO

EURS

FR1

Channel TV

Central TV

Channel 4

Channel 5

DRS

DR TV

DSF

TF1

Euronews

Eurosports

France1

France2

France3

Granada TV

Grampian TV

Hessen1

Hessen3

HRT

TNT int

TRT int

TSI

TNT

TRT

TSI

TSR

FR2

FR3

TSW

TVE

GRNA

GRMP

HR1

TV Polonia

TVP 1

TVP 2

TVS

TVPA

TVP1

TVP2

TVS

TV2

TV5

TZUR

ULST

VERN

VIVA

VIV2

VOX

VTM

VT4

WDR1

WDR3

YLE1

YLE2

YORK

ZDF

HR3

HRT

TV2

TV5

Tele Zurich

Ulster TV

Veronica

VIVA

VIVA2

VOX

VTM

VT4

West1

West3

YLE 1

YLE 2

Yorkshire TV

ZDF

HTV

ITV Network

Kabelkanal

London

MDR

ITV

KABL

LNDN

MDR

MTV

Nord3

NDR1

NDR3

NED1

NED2

NED3

NET2

NRK

NDR3

NED1

NED2

NED3

Network 2

NRK

N-TV

Offener Kanal

ORF1

ORF2

ORF3

N-TV

OKAN

ORF1

ORF2

ORF3

OWL3

PRMI

PR07

RAI1

RAI2

RAI3

RB1

Zurich 1

3SAT

ZUR1

3SAT

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

station name. The "ID" abbreviation is listed in the Confirma-

tion screen and is displayed on the TV screen when the

recorder is tuned to a different station.

OWL 3

Premiere

PR07

RAI1

RAI2

RAI3

RB1

RB3

Rikisutvarpid-S

RTBF 1

RTBF 2

RTE 1

RKPS

RTB1

RTB2

RTE1

RTL

RTL2

RTP

RTL

RTL 2

RTP

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TV Station Channel Number Guide

Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from BBC and

ITC.

BBC1 BBC2 ITV

CH4

BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4

London & South-East

North-West

Bluebell Hill .............................. 40

Crystal Palace............................ 26

Dover ........................................ 50

Heathfield ................................. 49

Oxford ...................................... 57

Caldbeck ................................... 30

Winter Hill ................................ 55

North-East

Bilsdale West Moor ................... 33

Chatton ..................................... 39

Pontop Pike ............................... 58

South-West

Beacon Hill ............................... 57

Caradon Hill ............................. 22

Huntshaw Cross ........................ 55

Redruth ..................................... 51

Stockland Hill ........................... 33

Channel Islands

Scotland

Angus ........................................ 57

Black Hill .................................. 40

Sandale ..................................... 22

Caldbeck ................................... —

Creigkelly .................................. 31

Darvel ....................................... 33

Durris ........................................ 22

Eitshal ....................................... 33

Keelylang Hill ........................... 40

Knock More .............................. 33

Rosemarkie ............................... 39

Rumster Forest........................... 31

Selkirk ....................................... 55

—

Fremont Point............................ 51

South

Hannington ............................... 39

Midhurst .................................... 61

Rowridge................................... 31

West

Mendip ..................................... 58

Wales

East

Blaenplwyf ................................ 31

Carmel ...................................... 57

Llanddona ................................. 57

Moel-y-Parc .............................. 52

Presely ...................................... 46

Wenvoe..................................... 44

Sandy Heath.............................. 31

Sudbury..................................... 51

Tacolneston ............................... 62

Midlands

Ridge Hill .................................. 22

Sutton Coldfield ........................ 46

The Wrekin ............................... 26

Waltham ................................... 58

Northern Ireland

Brougher Mountain ................... 22

Divis ......................................... 31

Limavady .................................. 55

North

Belmont .................................... 22

Emley Moor............................... 44

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CLOCK SET

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if Auto Clock Set has not

been performed correctly by Auto Set Up (੬ pg. 8) or

Auto Channel Set (੬ pg. 38) or if the recorder's memory

backup has expired.

Clock Set

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

If you performed Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set without ever

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

also set automatically. The Auto and Manual clock setting

procedures are necessary when . . .

– a power outage of more than 3 minutes occurs.

– the tuner has been set manually.

– the user desires to set the clock slightly ahead of the actual time.

– the clock was not set even after Auto Set Up or Auto Channel

Set was performed.

Whether you perform Auto or Manual clock setting, you can

use the convenient Just Clock function.

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 appears in the Clock Set and Auto Clock

Set screens, and can be set “ON” or “OFF” (the default setting is

“ON”). Press OK until the Just Clock setting begins blinking,

then press PUSH JOG%ﬁ to change the setting.

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

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

adversely effect timer recording.

Both Auto and Manual clock setting procedures begin from step 4.

Preparation

PUSH JOG

TURN THE RECORDER ON

Press

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU twice.

ACCESS CLOCK SET

SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "CLOCK SET" by

pressing PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press OK. The Clock Set

screen appears.

CLOCK SET

MAIN MENU

MODE SET

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

GUIDE PROG SET

CLOCK SET

TIME

0: 00

DATE

YEAR

01 . 01

JUST CLOCK: ON

TV PR.

[

] : AUTO CLOCK

∞] =

[

∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

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Auto Clock Set

SET CLOCK

AUTOMATICALLY

At the Clock Set screen,

press PUSH JOG . The

Auto Clock Set screen

appears and clock setting

begins.

AUTO CLOCK

PLEASE WAIT

JUST CLOCK: ON

TV PR.

: 1

● If "TV PR." isn't set to the

preset position on which

Auto Clock Set data is

received, "ERROR"

appears, and then the screen from step 3 reappears.

To set "TV PR.", press OK to place the cursor next to

it, then cycle through the numbers by pressing PUSH

JOG%ﬁ until the number representing the position in

which the station transmitting clock setting data

(BBC1, BBC2, etc.) is stored appears.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Once clock setting is completed, press MENU to return

to the normal screen.

PUSH JOG

Manual Clock Set

SET DATE AND TIME

Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ to set the hour, then press OK.

The “minutes” display begins blinking. Repeat the

procedure to set the minutes, day, month and year.

SET JUST CLOCK

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

NOTES:

PUSH JOG%ﬁ, then press OK.

● Just Clock (when set to "ON") adjusts the recorder's built-in

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

● Just Clock is not effective when . . .

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

you won’t be able to receive regular clock adjust-

ments.

– the recorder’s power is on (unless the recorder is tuned to

the same preset selected in the Clock Set screen).

– the recorder is in the Timer mode.

– a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the

built-in clock’s time and the actual time.

● If Just Clock is set to "ON", the recorder’s clock is automati-

cally adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time.

● Auto clock setting and Just Clock may not function properly

depending on the reception condition.

● During Manual clock setting, if the day and month data are

invalid (such as 31st April), the month digits are cleared

automatically and the day digits begin blinking. Input the

correct data.

SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE

PRESET

The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and

adjustment data from preset position 1. Press PUSH

JOG%ﬁ to set the preset position to the number

representing the station transmitting clock setting data

(BBC1, BBC2, etc.), then press OK.

START CLOCK OPERATION

● If, in step 4 of the Manual clock setting procedure, the year

digits are automatically cleared and the day digits begin

blinking, it is possible that you have input 29th February for a

non-leap year. Input the correct data.

Press MENU.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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

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

POWER

SYMPTOM

1. No power is applied to the

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The mains power cord is discon-

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the mains power cord.

recorder.

nected.

2. The clock is functioning properly,

but the recorder cannot be powered.

● “‰“ is displayed on the display

panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".

Press the TIMER button to turn the

“‰“ indicator off.

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

● “^“ is displayed on the display

Press PLAY to turn the “^“ indicator

1. The tape does not run during

panel.

off.

recording.

2. The tape stops during rewind or

fast-forward.

● “M“ is displayed on the display

panel.

Press C.MEMORY to deactivate the

Counter Memory function and turn

the “M“ indicator off.

3. The tape will not rewind or fast-

forward.

● The tape is already fully rewound or

fast-forwarded.

Check the cassette.

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM

1. The playback picture does not

appear while the tape is running.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● If you’re using the RF OUT connec-

tion . . .

CORRECTIVE ACTION

If you are using the RF OUT connec-

tion . . .

. . . the TV receiver’s channel selector

is not set to the VIDEO channel.

. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel

has not been correctly set.

● If you’re using the AV connection, the

TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.

. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO

channel. (੬ pg. 6)

. . . Perform "Video Channel Set"

(੬ pg. 6)

If you are using the AV connection,

set the TV to its AV mode.

2. Noise appears during visual search.

● This is normal.

3. Noise appears during normal

playback.

● The automatic tracking mode is

engaged.

Try manual tracking. (੬ pg. 14)

4. Noise appears during slow-motion

playback.

● The automatic tracking mode is

engaged.

Try manual tracking. (੬ pg. 14)

5. Noise appears during still play-

back.

Press TV PROG. + or – a few times to

remove the noise bars from the screen.

6. (HR-J745EK only) Breaks are

noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

Engage and adjust tracking manually.

(੬ pg. 14)

7. The playback picture is blurred or

interrupted while TV broadcasts are

clear.

● The video heads may be dirty.

Consult your JVC dealer.

RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Recording cannot be started.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● There is no cassette loaded, or the

cassette loaded has had its Record

Safety tab removed.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Insert a cassette, or using adhesive

tape, reseal the slot where the tab

was removed.

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

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

● “AU” has been selected as the input

Set to the desired preset.

mode.

● The source (another video recorder,

camcorder) has not been properly

connected.

Confirm that the source is properly

connected.

● All necessary power switches have

not been turned on.

● The input mode is not correct.

Confirm that all units’ power switches

are turned on.

Set the input mode to “AU”.

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● The camcorder has not been

properly connected.

Confirm that the camcorder is

properly connected.

4. Camcorder recording is not

possible.

● The input mode is not correct.

Set the input mode to “AU”.

TIMER RECORDING

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The clock and/or the timer have

been set incorrectly.

● The timer is not engaged.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Re-perform the clock and/or timer

settings.

Press TIMER and confirm that “‰“ is

displayed on the display panel.

SYMPTOM

1. Timer recording won’t work.

Timer programming can’t be

performed while a timer recording is

in progress. Wait until it finishes.

2. On-screen timer programming is

not possible.

● Timer recording is in progress.

● The timer is engaged but there’s no

cassette loaded.

Load a cassette with the Record

Safety tab intact, or cover the hole

using adhesive tape.

3. “‰“ and “]“ on the display

panel won’t stop blinking.

● The loaded cassette has had its

Record Safety tab removed.

Remove the cassette and cover the

hole with adhesive tape, or insert a

cassette with the Record Safety tab

intact.

4. The cassette is automatically

ejected, and “‰“ and “]“ on the

display panel won’t stop blinking.

● TIMER has been pressed when there

are no programs in memory, or the

timer record information has been

programmed incorrectly.

Check the programmed data and re-

program as necessary, then press

TIMER again.

5. “‰“ blinks for 10 seconds and the

Timer mode is disengaged.

● The end of the tape was reached

during timer recording.

The programme may not have been

recorded in its entirety. Next time make

sure you have enough time on the tape

to record the entire programme.

6. The cassette is automatically

ejected, the power shuts off and

“‰“ and “]“ won’t stop

blinking.

● The recorder’s preset positions have

been set incorrectly.

Refer to "Guide Program Number Set"

and re-perform the procedure

(੬ pg. 10).

7. Video Plus+ does not timer-record

properly.