ENGLISH
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
CONTENTS
SAFETY FIRST
2
Safety Precautions ...................... 2
HR-J251MS
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 3
Basic Connections ..................... 3
INITIAL SETTINGS
4
Video Channel Set ..................... 4
Auto Set Up ............................... 6
On-Screen Displays ................... 8
Select Language ......................... 9
Clock Set ................................... 9
PLAYBACK
10
Basic Playback ......................... 10
Playback Features .....................11
RECORDING
14
Basic Recording ....................... 14
Recording Features .................. 15
B.E.S.T. Picture System ............. 16
Press and hold TV button while pressing
TV PROG +/–, TV/VCR
,
TIMER RECORDING
18
PROG.
CHECK
TV
1
PROG.
1
2
3
6
Express Timer Programming ..... 18
TV/VCR
4
7
5
8/DAILY 9/WEEKLY
0/AUX
CANCEL
C.RESET
4
EDITING
Edit To Another Video
Recorder .................................. 22
Edit From A Camcorder Or
22
TIMER
2
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
START
STOP
DATE
TV PROG
REW
PLAY
FF
REC
STOP
PAUSE
TV PROG
+
MENU
3
OK
TV VOL
TV VOL
PUSPHROJGOG
TV
–
POWER
COLOUR
SYSTEM
Another Video Recorder........... 23
SP/LP/EP
VIDEO
AUDIO
REVIEW
B.E.S.T. PICTURE
TV PROG
SP
INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM
COMPATIBILITY
TUNER SET
24
26
30
33
34
37
TROUBLESHOOTING
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
INDEX
PAL NTSC
SPECIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
EN
LPT0139-001B
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER
EN
3
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.
Basic
CHECK CONTENTS
listed in “Specifications” (੬ pg. 37).
Connections
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
1
2
Aerial terminal
SITUATE RECORDER
RF Cable (provided)
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
CONNECT RECORDER TO
TV
The connection method you use depends on the type
of TV you have.
Back of TV
TV
Aerial
Cable
3
AV-IN terminals
AV Cable
RF CONNECTION
● To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .
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.
(not provided)
c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF
OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and
the TV’s aerial terminal.
AV CONNECTION
Mains Power
Cord
● To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .
a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF
CONNECTION”.
b– Connect an optional AV cable between the
AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors on the
rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s AV-IN
terminals .
CONNECT RECORDER TO
MAINS
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains
outlet.
Rear View
4
Mains outlet
AUDIO OUT/
VIDEO OUT
ATTENTION
Connect the power plug to an AC
If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to
"Video Channel Set" on page 4, then perform Auto Set Up on
outlet before installing the lithium
battery. ੬ pg. 5
page 6; 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
4
EN
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 an AV cable (AV
connection) – Go to "With AV Connection" on next
page.
Channel Set
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.
With RF Connection
IMPORTANT:
Before performing the following steps, make sure the
recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in
the recorder.
ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL
SET MODE
Hold down STOP/EJECT on the recorder until the
display panel shows the following.
1
SELECT TV SYSTEM
Press TV PROG + or – to set appropriate TV system that
matches the system of TV being used (refer to the table
below).
2
1
1
4
2
5
3
6
1 : B/G 2 : D/K 3 : I
7
8
0
9
Major Countries
TV System
4
Kuwait, U.A.E., Indonesia,
Singapore,Thailand, Malaysia,
Iran, Saudi Arabia,
B/G
2
Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq
TV PROG+/–
China, Mongolia, Russia
Hong Kong
D/K
I
3
OK
TEST SIGNAL
The channel on which the screen to
the left appear clearly in step 3 is
your Video Channel.
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set
your TV to the Video Channel.
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5
With AV Connection
SET VIDEO CHANNEL
Set your TV to UHF channel 36.
IMPORTANT:
● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the
screen as shown in the illustration (੬ "TEST SIGNAL"
on page 4), press OK and then go to step 4.
● If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly,
press OK and then TV PROG + or – to set the video
recorder to a vacant channel between 28 and 60
which is not occupied by any local station in your
area.
3
4
Before performing the following steps, make sure the
recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in
the recorder.
ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL
SET MODE
(Ex.) If channel 50 is available in your area
Hold down STOP/EJECT on the recorder until the
display panel shows the following.
1
2
Then set your TV to UHF channel 50 and check if the
two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen; if
so, go to step 4. If not, re-set the video recorder to
another vacant channel and try again.
SET VIDEO CHANNEL
shows the following.
Press OK, then press TV PROG – until the display panel
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.
Now the video channel is set to off (– –).
EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET
MODE
● If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars
clearly with any channel between 28 and 60, consult
your JVC dealer.
Press
to finish the setting.
3
EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET
MODE
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set
your TV to its AV mode.
Press
to finish the setting.
Installing/Removing the lithium battery
Be sure to connect the power plug to an AC outlet first
before installing the lithium battery; otherwise, the
battery's service life will be drastically shortened.
1 Make sure that the power plug is connected to an AC outlet
and turn off the VCR power.
2 Open the battery cover while pressing the release tab as
illustrated.
3 Insert a lithium battery with the plus (+) side up and push it in.
● To remove the lithium battery, press the latch A down-
ward using a pointed non-metallic object, then pull out
the lithium battery.
4 Close the battery cover until it clicks in place.
A
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
6
EN
The Auto Set Up function simplifies installation by guiding you
through the procedures of setting the language, clock and tuner
channels — simply follow the on-screen menus that appear
button is first pressed to power on the recorder
after you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
when the
Auto Set Up
Auto Channel Set
IMPORTANT
● Don't press any buttons on the recorder or remote that
are not directly related to the step you are performing
while Auto Set Up is in progress.
Before starting, make sure of the following:
● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder.
● The recorder's mains power cord should be connected to
a mains outlet. ੬ pg. 3
● The "Video Channel Set" procedure should be done first
and the TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV
connection ੬ pg. 5) or video channel (with RF
connection ੬ pg. 4).
● If you perform Auto Set Up successfully during installa-
tion, there's no need to separately perform the Language
Select, Clock Set or Channel Set procedures, but if
adjustments become necessary they can be performed as
follows:
– To change the selected language ੬ pg. 9
– To reset or adjust the time ੬ pg. 9
– To add/delete channels manually ੬ pg. 27
– To reset the tuner after moving to a different location
੬ pg. 26
PERFORM AUTO SET UP
Press
.
● The Language Select screen appears.
1
2
SELECT LANGUAGE
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to your
desired language (English or Russian), then press OK or
PUSH JOG
.
● The Clock Set screen appears.
1
SET TIME
1
4
2
5
3
6
Press PUSH JOG %fi to
CLOCK SET
set the time, then press OK
3
or PUSH JOG
.
TIME
0:00
DATE
YEAR
98
01.01
7
8
0
9
● Press and hold either
button to delay or
advance the time by 30
minutes.
4
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
2
SET DATE
Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the date, then press OK or
PUSH JOG
.
4
5
● Press and hold either button to change the date by 15
days.
MENU
OK
3
PUSH JOG
SET YEAR
Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the year, then press MENU.
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EN
7
Major Countries
TV System
SELECT TV SYSTEM
appropriate TV system (refer to the table on the left).
Kuwait, U.A.E, Indonesia, Singapore,
Thailand, Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia,
Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to the
B/G
6
7
China, Mongolia, Russia
Hong Kong
D/K
I
START AUTO CHANNEL
SET
Press OK or PUSH JOG
.
● The Auto Set Up function scans all the channels that
are receivable by your recorder. It then automatically
assigns each receivable channels to the TV PROG
buttons. It skips non-receivable channels.
● As Auto Set Up progresses, the " " mark on the
screen moves from left to right. (See below.)
7
8
0
9
4
2
3
PUSH JOG
OK
DO NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control while Auto Set Up is in progress.
AUTO CH SET
PLEASE WAIT
TV Screen
START
FINISH
During Auto Set Up
"PLEASE WAIT" blinks on the screen and "Auto"
blinks on the front display panel.
When Auto Set Up is completed, the lowest position
number will appear on the front display panel.
NOTES:
● If you perform Auto Set Up when the aerial cable is not connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-" appears on
the screen. When this happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Set Up will take place again.
● If there is a power cut, or if you press
or MENU while Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure to
turn off the recorder power once and try again.
● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to swap channel positions, or to fine-tune channels,
੬ pg. 27–29.
● If no sound accompanies the picture on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set Up, the TV system setting for those
channels may be incorrect. Select the appropriate TV system for those channels. ੬ "TV System Selection – When you see the
picture but hear no audio" on page 29.
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
8
EN
You can choose whether or not to have various operational
indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.
On-Screen
Displays
TURN ON THE RECORDER
Press
.
1
2
3
4
ACCESS MAIN MENU
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
SCREEN
Press MENU.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
1
SCREEN
Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing
1
4
2
5
3
6
PUSH JOG %fi, then press OK or PUSH JOG
.
7
8
0
9
ENABLE/DISABLE
4
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
2
The default setting is
FUNCTION SET
“ON”, so if you want on-
AUTO TIMER
OFF
ON
screen displays, leave the
O.S.D.
setting as it is and go to
B.E.S.T.
step 5. If you don’t want
the displays to appear,
ON
AUTO SP=LP TIMER
OFF
press PUSH JOG %fi to
place the pointer next to
"O.S.D." and press OK or
PUSH JOG to set to "OFF".
5
[
/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
MENU
OK
3
PUSH JOG
RETURN TO NORMAL
Press MENU.
5
NOTES:
● 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– Channel position number/Aux. indicator (F-1)
3– Cassette loaded mark
3
1
4– Clock display
q6
2
4
5
]
MESECAM
10
9
PR. 12
SP
5– Current day/month/year
6– Tape direction
21 : 00
24. 12. 98
7– Tape position indicator (੬ pg. 13)
8– Counter display
9– Colour system indicator (੬ pg. 24)
10– Tape speed SP/LP/EP
6
8
+
+
+
+
0
7
–1 : 23 : 45
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EN
9
Select Language
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
TURN ON THE RECORDER
ACCESS LANGUAGE SELECT
Press
.
SCREEN
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to
1
2
3
"LANGUAGE", then press OK or PUSH JOG
.
4
5
6
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
Press MENU.
SELECT LANGUAGE
Place the pointer next to the language of your choice
(English or Russian) by pressing PUSH JOG %fi, then
press OK or PUSH JOG
.
ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN
Press PUSH JOG %fi to
MAIN MENU
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
place the pointer next to
Press MENU.
FUNCTION SET
"INITIAL SET", then press
TUNER SET
OK or PUSH JOG
.
INITIAL SET
[5/ ] =
∞
[MENU] : EXIT
Clock Set
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
TURN THE RECORDER ON
SET TIME
Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the time, then press OK or
Press
.
PUSH JOG
.
5
6
1
2
3
4
● Press and hold either button to delay or advance the
time by 30 minutes.
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
Press MENU.
SET DATE
Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the date, then press OK or
PUSH JOG
.
● Press and hold either button to change the date by 15
days.
ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to
"INITIAL SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG
.
SET YEAR
Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the year.
ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN
7
8
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to
"CLOCK SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG . The
Clock Set screen appears.
START CLOCK OPERATION
Press MENU.
CLOCK SET
INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
TIME
0: 00
DATE
YEAR
98
LANGUAGE
01 . 01
NOTE:
[5/∞] =
If the year digits are automatically cleared, it is possible that you
have input 29th February for a non-leap year. Input the correct data.
5
[
/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
[MENU] : EXIT
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PLAYBACK
10
EN
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
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is
facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is
1
point toward the recorder. Don’t apply too much
pressure when inserting.
● The recorder power comes on automatically and the
counter is reset to 0:00:00.
● Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the
COLOUR SYSTEM button. (੬ pg. 24)
● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback
begins automatically. (੬ pg. 14)
FIND PROGRAMME START
POINT
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW.
To go forward, press FF.
2
3
4
START PLAYBACK
Press PLAY. “BEST” appears blinking in the recorder's
display panel during automatic tracking. (੬ pg. 16)
STOP PLAYBACK
1
Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the
recorder’s front panel. Then press STOP/EJECT to
remove the cassette.
1
4
2
5
3
6
7
8
0
9
Usable cassettes
4
2
FF
REW
3
● 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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11
Variable-Speed Search
ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED
SEARCH
Playback
Features
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.
1
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
REW
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame
Playback
PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK
Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PROG
buttons to correct the picture.
1
ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME
PLAYBACK
1
Press PAUSE.
1
4
2
5
3
6
OR
2
Press PUSH JOG or
.
7
8
0
9
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
4
Slow Motion
2
ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION
PLAYBACK
FF
REW
During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2
PAUSE
seconds, then release. Press and release again to return
1
to still picture.
OR
3
PUSH JOG
During still picture, press and hold PUSH JOG or
.
Release to return to still picture.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
High-Speed Search
ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED
SEARCH
During playback or still, press FF for forward high-
speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.
1
ATTENTION
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame
playback mode,
NOTE:
● the picture will be distorted.
● the noise bars will appear.
● there will be a loss of colour with an LP-recorded tape.
For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds
during playback or still picture. When released, normal
playback resumes.
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PLAYBACK (cont.)
12
EN
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.
1
1
2
5
3
6
OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC
TRACKING
REVIEW
SP/LP/EP
4
7
8
0
9
Press
(SP/LP/EP) on the remote to engage manual
tracking.
4
1
2
3
C.RESET
2
ADJUST TRACKING
TV PROG
MANUALLY
FF
Press TV PROG + or – to adjust tracking.
REW
PAUSE
RETURN TO AUTOMATIC
TRACKING
3
PUSH JOG
Press
(SP/LP/EP) on the remote to re-engage
automatic tracking.
NOTE:
When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic
tracking mode automatically.
Repeat Playback
Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape
50 times repeatedly.
START PLAYBACK
PressPLAY.
1
ACTIVATE REPEAT
PLAYBACK
Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.
● The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks
2
slowly.
● The tape plays 50 times automatically, and then
stops.
STOP PLAYBACK
Press STOP at any time to stop playback.
3
NOTE:
Pressing PLAY, REW, FF or PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback.
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EN
13
Index Search
Next Function Memory
Your recorder automatically marks
index codes at the beginning of
each recording. This function gives
you quick access to any one of 9
index codes in either direction.
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.
£ 2
For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . .
. . . press REW, then press
within 2 seconds.
NOTE:
Before starting, make sure the
recorder is in the Stop mode.
Tape Position Indicator
The tape position indicator
appears on screen when, from
the Stop mode, you press FF,
REW or perform an Index
ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH
Press PUSH JOG or on the remote control. “™
1” or “£ 1” is displayed on screen and search begins
in the corresponding direction.
Search. The position of “5” in
3
relation to “0” (beginning) or
“+” (end) shows you where you
are on the tape.
+
+
+
0
1
1:23:45
● To access index codes 2 through 9, press PUSH JOG
”O.S.D.” (੬ pg. 8) must be
set to “ON”, or the indicator
will not appear.
or
repeatedly until the correct index number is
displayed.
End
Beginning
Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current
position, press PUSH JOG twice.
To locate the beginning of D from the current
position, press PUSH JOG once.
NOTE:
Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when
the indication is not correct.
Current position
A
B
C
D
E
F
–2
–1
1
2
3
Index number
● When the specified index code is located, playback
begins automatically.
Instant ReView
Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes
on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded
programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can
easily access any of them.
NOTE:
Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the
Timer mode is disengaged.
ACTIVATE INSTANT
REVIEW
Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the
recorder searches for the index code indicating the start
of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found,
playback begins automatically.
1
● 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.
NOTE:
Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the Timer
mode.
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RECORDING
14
EN
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.
● Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the
COLOUR SYSTEM button.(੬ pg. 24)
1
CHOOSE A PROGRAMME
Press TV PROG +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the
channel you wish to record.
2
SET TAPE SPEED
Press
(SP/LP/EP). Check the SP/LP/EP indicator on
the recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape
3
4
speed.
TV PROG
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 each first
SP and first LP (or EP) recording after inserting the
cassette (੬ pg. 16).
PAUSE/RESUME
1
RECORDING
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.
1
4
2
5
3
6
5
6
NUMBER
7
8
0
9
STOP RECORDING
SP/LP/EP
4
Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on
the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the
cassette.
2
TV PROG
PLAY
Recording Resume
Function
PAUSE
RECORD
If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer
Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume
automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless
the recorder's memory backup has expired.
3
Accidental erasure prevention
● To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,
remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole
with adhesive tape.
Record safety tab
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EN
15
Record One Programme
While Watching Another
Recording
Features
SELECT CHANNEL TO
WATCH
Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to
set the channel controls on the TV for the station you
wish to view.
1
● The programme selected with the TV’s channel
controls appears on the TV screen while the one
selected with the TV PROG buttons is recorded on
the tape.
Elapsed Recording Time
Indication
You can check the exact time of a recording.
RESET COUNTER
Press C. RESET before starting recording or playback.
● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact
elapsed time as the tape runs.
1
1
1
4
2
5
3
6
7
8
0
9
Instant Timer Recording (ITR)
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.
4
C.RESET
2
TV PROG
START RECORDING
Press RECORD on the recorder.
1
RECORD
ENGAGE ITR MODE
3
Press RECORD again. " " blinks and 0:30 appears on
the front display panel.
2
SET RECORDING DURATION
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press
RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends
recording time by 30 minutes.
3
NOTE:
You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the
recorder's front panel.
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RECORDING (cont.)
16
EN
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
Preparation
LOAD A CASSETTE
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
● The recorder power comes on automatically.
1
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU.
2
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
B.E.S.T. PICTURE
Indicator
Place the pointer next to
MAIN MENU
"FUNCTION SET" by
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
3
pressing PUSH JOG %fi,
then press OK or PUSH
JOG
.
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
1
1
4
2
5
3
6
SELECT MODE
Place the pointer next to
"B.E.S.T." by pressing
FUNCTION SET
7
8
0
9
AUTO TIMER
O.S.D.
OFF
ON
4
PUSH JOG %fi, then press
OK or PUSH JOG to set
to "ON" or "OFF".
4
B.E.S.T.
ON
AUTO SP=LP TIMER
OFF
2
5
[
/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
PLAY
RETURN TO NORMAL
PAUSE
SCREEN
RECORD
MENU
OK
Press MENU.
3
PUSH JOG
5
You can also turn on/off the B.E.S.T. system by simply
pressing the B.E.S.T. PICTURE button on the recorder.
1 Press B.E.S.T. PICTURE so that the B.E.S.T. PICTURE
indicator lights up.
● The B.E.S.T. system is activated and the "B.E.S.T."
setting at the Function Set screen will also be set to
"ON".
2 To turn off the B.E.S.T. system, press the B.E.S.T.
PICTURE button again so that the B.E.S.T. PICTURE
indicator goes off.
● The "B.E.S.T." setting at the Function Set screen will
also be set to "OFF".
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Recording
Playback
The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate
playback.
START RECORDING
Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote,
or press RECORD on the recorder.
DURING B.E.S.T.
START PLAYBACK
1
PressPLAY.
1
● The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality
based on the quality of the tape in use.
B.E.S.T. COMPLETE
● B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. “BEST”
appears blinking on the recorder’s display panel.
NOTES:
● When watching a tape recorded with “B.E.S.T.” set to “ON”,
it is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback
as well.
● The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds
assessing the condition of the tape, then begins
recording.
● 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 1
through 5 on page 16.
● "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.
NOTES:
● The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP (or EP) 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.
● Pressing the recorder's RECORD button while "BEST" is
displayed does not start Instant Timer Recording
(੬ pg. 15).
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 press 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 16.
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TIMER RECORDING
18
EN
ACCESS TIMER
Express Timer
Programming
PROGRAMMING SCREEN
Press PROG.. (If you’re just
starting out, “P1” appears.)
– P1 –
START
STOP
–:– –
=
–:– –
1
2
SP
DATE
TV PROG
– –
– –.– –
Remember, the clock must be set before you can
[+/–] =
[PROG] : EXIT
programme the timer (੬ pg. 9).
ENTER PROGRAMME
Before performing the following steps:
● 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).
● Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the
COLOUR SYSTEM button.(੬ pg. 24)
START TIME
Press START +/– to enter
– P1 –
the time you want
recording to start.
START
21:00
STOP
–:– –
=
SP
● Press and hold START
+/– to move in 30-
minute increments, or
press and release
DATE
TV PROG
– –
– –.– –
[+/–] =
[PROG] : EXIT
repeatedly to move 1
minute at a time.
ENTER PROGRAMME STOP
TIME
Press STOP +/– to enter the time you want recording to
stop.
3
● Press and hold STOP +/– to move in 30-minute
increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1
minute at a time.
ENTER PROGRAMME DATE
The date you enter appears in its place.)
Press DATE +/–. (The current date appears on screen.
1
4
5
1
4
2
5
3
6
ENTER CHANNEL
POSITION
7
8
0
9
SP/LP/EP
Press TV PROG +/–.
4
– P1 –
START
STOP
22:00
21:00
=
2
SP
TV PROG+/–
START+/–
DATE
25.12
TV PROG
1
[+/–] =
[PROG] : EXIT
SET TAPE SPEED
Press
(SP/LP/EP) to set the tape speed.
3
6
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19
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
After confirming all information is correct, press PROG.
or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the
screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen
appears.
7
8
1
● Repeat steps 1 – 7 for each additional programme.
1
2
5
3
ENGAGE RECORDER’S
TIMER MODE
4
7
8
0
9
WEEKLY
TIMER
Press TIMER. The recorder turns off automatically and
4
‰ appears on the display panel.
2
● To disengage the timer, press TIMER again.
To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .
. . . anytime during steps 2 through 7, 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.
3
OK
NOTE:
You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8
programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a
ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen. To record the
extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary
programmes (੬ pg. 20).
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)
20
EN
Check, Cancel And Replace
Programmes
DISENGAGE TIMER MODE
Press TIMER, then press
.
1
1
2
1
2
5
3
6
ACCESS PROGRAM
4
7
CHECK SCREEN
8
0
9
Press PROG. CHECK.
PR START STOP CH
DATE
24.12
25.12
25.12
SP/LP/EP
CANCEL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8:00 10:00
10:00 10:45
11:30 13:00
3
2
1
4
TIMER
2
TV PROG+/–
START+/–
[PROG CHECK] : NEXT
ACCESS PROGRAM
SCREEN
MENU
OK
3
PUSH JOG
Press PROG. CHECK again
to check more informa-
tion. Each time you press
PROG. CHECK, the next
programme's information
appears.
– P1 –
START
8:00
STOP
10:00
=
3
SP
DATE
24:12
TV PROG
3
[PROG CHECK] : EXIT
To cancel or replace a programme...
CANCEL OR REPLACE A
PROGRAMME
Press CANCEL to cancel a programme. To replace a
programme, press the appropriate button: START+/–,
4
STOP+/–, DATE+/–, TV PROG+/–, SP/LP/EP (
).
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press PROG. CHECK as many times as necessary. If
there are still some programmes remaining, go on to
step 6.
5
6
RETURN TO TIMER MODE
Press TIMER.
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→
Auto SP LP Timer
Auto Timer
If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to
record the entire programme, the recorder automatically
switches to LP mode (with PAL broadcasts) or EP mode (with
NTSC broadcasts) to allow complete recording.
For Example . . .
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.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
Recording a PAL-broadcast programme of 210 minutes in length
onto a 180-minute tape
SCREEN
Approximately 150 minutes
Approximately 60 minutes
Press MENU.
SP mode
LP mode
1
Total 210 minutes
Make sure you set "AUTO SP→LP TIMER" to "ON" at the Mode
Set screen before the timer-recording starts.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
ACCESS MAIN MENU
Press PUSH JOG %fi to
MAIN MENU
place the pointer next to
SCREEN
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
2
"FUNCTION SET", then
Press MENU.
press OK or PUSH JOG
.
1
5
[
/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
SELECT MODE
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to
Press OK or PUSH JOG
to select either "ON" or
"OFF".
FUNCTION SET
"FUNCTION SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG
.
AUTO TIMER
O.S.D.
OFF
ON
2
3
3
B.E.S.T.
ON
AUTO SP=LP TIMER
OFF
SELECT MODE
place the pointer next to
Press PUSH JOG %fi to
FUNCTION SET
[5/ ] =
∞
[MENU] : EXIT
AUTO TIMER
OFF
"AUTO SP→LP TIMER",
O.S.D.
ON
ON
ON
then press OK or PUSH
B.E.S.T.
AUTO SP=LP TIMER
JOG to select "ON".
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
[5/ ] =
∞
[MENU] : EXIT
Press MENU.
4
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
NOTE:
Press MENU.
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.
4
NOTES:
● If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or
more programmes, the second programme and those
thereafter may not fit on the tape if you set "AUTO SP→LP
TIMER" to "ON". In this case, make sure the mode is not
engaged, then set the tape speed manually during timer
programming.
● In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this
feature may leave a slight non-recorded section at the end of
the tape.
● There may be some noise and sound disturbance at the point
on the tape where the recorder switches from SP to LP (or EP)
mode.
● The Auto SP→LP Timer feature is not available during ITR
(Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not work
properly with any tapes longer than E-180 or with some tapes
of shorter lengths.
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EDITING
22
EN
You can use your video recorder as the source player and
another video recorder as the recording deck.
Edit To
Another Video
Recorder
MAKE CONNECTIONS
Connect the player’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors
to the recorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors.
1
SET RECORDING DECK’S
INPUT MODE
Set the recording deck's external input mode.
2
START SOURCE PLAYER
Press PLAY on the source player.
3
START RECORDING DECK
Engage its Record mode.
4
NOTES:
● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.
● NTSC tapes being played back in the NTSC [ PAL mode
(੬ p. 25) cannot be dubbed to another recorder.
● When you dub an NTSC tape using your recorder as the
playback deck, select NTSC 3.58 (or NTSC 4.43) with the
COLOUR SYSTEM button. (੬ p. 24)
TV Receiver
Source player
Your recorder
● If you do not want to record the superimposed indication on
the editied tape, be sure to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before you
start editing (੬ pg. 8).
AV Cable
(not provided)
VIDEO
CHANNEL
RF Cable (provided)
IMPORTANT
● To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the
same colour system. Press your recorder's COLOUR
SYSTEM button to select the appropriate colour system.
● For more information on multi-system compatibility,
੬ pg. 24.
Another recorder
Recording deck
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You can use a camcorder or another video recorder as the
source player and your video recorder as the recording deck.
Edit From A
Camcorder Or
Another Video
Recorder
MAKE CONNECTIONS
Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors on the
camcorder or another video recorder to the front panel
1
AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors on the recording deck.
SET RECORDER’S INPUT
MODE
Press NUMBER key "0" so that "F-1" appears on the
display panel.
2
3
4
START SOURCE PLAYER
1
2
3
Engage its Play mode.
4
5
6
7
8
0
9
START RECORDING DECK
4
Engage its Record mode.
NUMBER "0"
2
IMPORTANT
● To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the
same colour system. Press your recorder's COLOUR
SYSTEM button to select the appropriate colour system.
● PAL, SECAM and NTSC camcorders can be used as a
player for editing.
3
● For more information on multi-system compatibility,
੬ pg. 24.
Recording deck
Your recorder
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
AV Cable (not provided)
Source player
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
Camcorder
or
Another video recorder
Source player
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INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY
Setting Of The Colour System Select Buttons
24
EN
Use the COLOUR SYSTEM button on the recorder's front panel
to select the colour system. Pressing this button changes the
mode as illustrated on the left. The On-Screen display will show
which mode is selected.
Mode Display
AUTO
Mode
AUTO
Description
Usually set to this mode. This mode
(Colour Signal) automatically detects PAL, NTSC, SECAM
or MESECAM and adjusts to the colour
system being recorded or played back.
When it does not perform properly, set the
colour system manually.
NTSC 3.58
NTSC 4.43
NTSC PAL*
PAL
COLOUR
SYSTEM
MANUAL
For recording, there is a choice of 4
(Colour Signal) selectable modes; PAL/MESECAM/NTSC
3.58/NTSC4.43. Select the mode that
matches the colour signal being received.
For playback, there is an additional mode
which allows NTSC tapes to be played
back and viewed on PAL TVs.
MESECAM
NOTES:
* "NTSC[PAL" appears during playback only.
● In the AUTO mode, NTSC signals will be automatically
recorded as NTSC 3.58.
● In the AUTO mode, NTSC tapes will be played back as NTSC
3.58.
● SECAM signals will always be recorded as MESECAM. Select
the AUTO or the MESECAM mode when recording SECAM
signals.
● When playing back a SECAM tape, select the AUTO or the
MESECAM mode. The playback picture will always be
monochrome.
● In the NTSC4.43 mode, with some TVs, on-screen displays
(Program screen etc.) may roll up or down and there may be a
loss of colour. When this happens, select the AUTO mode.
Off-Air Recording
The built-in multi-system tuner is capable of receiving PAL B/G, I and D/K, and SECAM B/G and D/K broadcasts.
TV system
HR-J251MS
Recorded tape
PAL
Recording circuit
PAL
PAL B/G, I, D/K
MESECAM
Multi-system
tuner
(B/G, I, D/K)
SECAM B/G,
D/K (OIRT)
MESECAM
NOTE:
This model does not operate in BRAZIL (PAL-M) or ARGENTINA (PAL-N).
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Playback
This recorder can play back all 3 types of recorded tape.
Recorded tape
HR-J251MS
PAL
Playback circuit
Multi-system receiver
PAL
MESECAM
NTSC
PAL
(B/G, D/K, I)
MESECAM
Built-in
RFconverter
K, I, G
RF OUT
[
NTSC PAL
NTSC 3.58 MHz
Multi-system monitor
Manual switching
Manual
switching
PAL
SECAM
NTSC 3.58
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 4.43 MHz
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
NOTES:
When viewing NTSC tapes on a PAL TV set:
● The picture may shrink vertically with black bars appearing at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on the
part of the video recorder nor the TV.
● The picture may roll up or 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.)
● During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the picture will be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.
ATTENTION:
When this recorder is connected to a multi-system TV, the audio signal may not be heard or may be noisy if the colour system
select switch of the TV is adjusted to the AUTO position. In such a case, set the TV's colour system select switch to the appropri-
ate position which corresponds to the TV system you have selected at the TV System Select screen.
Tape-To-Tape Editing
There are 4 different types of recorded tape, depending on the signal recorded.
Recorded tape
Playback equipment
HR-J251MS
Dubbed tape
PAL
PAL
PAL
MESECAM
SECAM
PAL
MESECAM
MESECAM
SECAM
MESECAM
Recording circuit
NTSC 3.58 MHz
NTSC 4.43 MHz
NTSC 3.58 MHz
NTSC 4.43 MHz
NTSC
NTSC
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TUNER SET
26
EN
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN
Press PUSH JOG %fi to
place the pointer next to
"TUNER SET", then press
MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
3
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
OK or PUSH JOG
.
1
1
4
2
5
3
6
[5/ ] =
∞
[MENU] : EXIT
7
8
0
9
SELECT AUTO CH SET
4
MODE
Press PUSH JOG %fi to
TUNER SET
2
place the pointer next to
"AUTO CH SET", then
press OK or PUSH JOG
CH EDIT
TV PROG
4
5
AUTO CH SET
.
[5/ ] =
∞
[MENU] : EXIT
MENU
OK
3
PUSH JOG
SELECT TV SYSTEM
%
Press PUSH JOG fi to
TV SYSTEM SELECT
place the pointer next to
the appropriate TV system,
then press OK or PUSH
B/G
D/K
I
JOG
.
● Auto Channel Set will
start.
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
CH FRQ SYS
01 150 BG
02 165 BG
03 195 BG
04 205 BG
05 213 BG
06 221 BG
CH FRQ SYS
07 229 BG
08 237 BG
09 355 BG
10 365 BG
11 374 BG
12 384 BG
AUTO CH SET
PLEASE WAIT
5
[
[
START
FINISH
/∞] = [CANCEL] : DELETE
/∞] = : EDIT
5
IMPORTANT
[MENU] : EXIT
Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not
been set correctly by Auto Set Up function (੬ pg. 6) or if
you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts
broadcasting in your area.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in
channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto
Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your
area so that you can call them up with the TV PROG buttons
without going through any vacant channels.
Press MENU.
6
Auto Channel Set
IMPORTANT
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 28.
TURN ON THE RECORDER
Press
.
1
2
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU.
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Manual Channel Set
Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (੬ pg. 6)
or Auto Channel Set (੬ pg. 26).
ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN
1
Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 26.
1
2
5
3
6
1
4
7
ACCESS CHANNEL LIST
8
0
9
%
Press PUSH JOG fi to place the pointer next to "CH
4
EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG
.
2
3
4
2
SELECT POSITION
open channel position, then press OK or PUSH JOG
%
Press PUSH JOG fi to place the pointer next to an
.
SELECT BAND
MENU
OK
%
Press PUSH JOG fi to place the pointer next to the
3
PUSH JOG
band of your choice, then press OK to initiate Manual
Channel Set.
MANUAL CH SET
PLEASE WAIT
VHF L 00MHZ
BAND SELECT
VHF L
VHF H
UHF
[5/ ] =
∞
[MENU] : EXIT
[MENU] : EXIT
SET DESIRED STATION
The screen to the right
appears when a station is
detected.
STORE
5
CONTINUE
If you do not want to store
the detected station...
%
Press PUSH JOG fi to
5
[
place the pointer next to
"CONTINUE", then press
/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
OK or PUSH JOG
Channel search will resume.
If you want to store the detected station...
.
%
Press PUSH JOG fi to place the pointer next to
"STORE", then press OK or PUSH JOG . The Channel
List appears again.
● The blueback screen and the TV picture currently
being broadcast appear alternately for 8 seconds each.
● If you want to store another channel, repeat steps 3 – 5.
● When channel search completes for that band, the
Band Select screen appears again. To set channels for
other bands, select another band and start Manual
Channel Set again (੬ step 4 and 5).
● For fine tuning adjustment, see "Fine-Tuning
Channels" on page 29.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU.
6
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TUNER SET (cont.)
28
EN
Delete A Channel
Swap Channel Positions
Example:To swap CH03 and CH09.
ACCESS TUNER SET
ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN
Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 26.
SCREEN
Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 26.
1
1
ACCESS CHANNEL LIST
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CH
ACCESS CHANNEL LIST
EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG
.
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CH
2
3
EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG
.
2
3
SELECT CHANNEL
until the channel you want
to delete begins blinking.
Press PUSH JOG %fi to
CH FRQ SYS
01 150 BG
02 165 BG
03 195 BG
04 205 BG
05 213 BG
06 221 BG
CH FRQ SYS
07 229 BG
08 237 BG
09 355 BG
10 365 BG
11 374 BG
12 384 BG
SELECT POSITION (e.g. 03)
Press PUSH JOG %fi until
CH FRQ SYS
01 150 BG
02 165 BG
03 195 BG
04 205 BG
05 213 BG
06 221 BG
[0 – 9]: INPUT CH
: FINE TUNING
[MENU] : EXIT
CH FRQ SYS
07 229 BG
08 237 BG
09 355 BG
10 365 BG
11 374 BG
12 384 BG
the section of CH "03"
begins blinking, then press
OK or PUSH JOG
.
5
[
[
/∞] = [CANCEL] : DELETE
5
/∞] =
: EDIT
● Only "03" will blink.
[MENU] : EXIT
DELETE CHANNEL
Press CANCEL.
CH FRQ SYS
01 – – – – –
02 165 BG
03 195 BG
04 205 BG
05 213 BG
06 221 BG
CH FRQ SYS
07 229 BG
08 237 BG
09 355 BG
10 365 BG
11 374 BG
12 384 BG
SELECT POSITION (e.g. 09)
Press NUMBER keys to
● To re-store it, simply
CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS
4
5
01 150 BG
02 165 BG
03 355 BG
04 205 BG
05 213 BG
06 221 BG
07 229 BG
08 237 BG
09 195 BG
10 365 BG
11 374 BG
12 384 BG
input "0" and "9".
press
.
4
● Repeat steps 3 – 4 as
● The two selected
channels will be
swapped.
necessary.
5
[
/∞] = [ ] : ADD
[MENU] : EXIT
[
]: CANCEL
: OK
● To cancel the channel
swapping, press PUSH
[MENU] : EXIT
JOG
.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
STORE NEW POSITIONS
Press MENU.
Press OK or PUSH JOG
.
● Repeat steps 3 – 5 as necessary.
5
6
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU.
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Fine-Tuning Channels
TV System Selection – When
you see the picture but hear
no audio
ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN
Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 26.
ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN
1
Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 26.
ACCESS CHANNEL LIST
1
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CH
EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG
.
ACCESS CHANNEL LIST
2
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CH
EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG
.
SELECT CHANNEL TO
FINE-TUNE
2
3
Press PUSH JOG %fi until
SELECT CHANNEL
CH FRQ SYS
CH FRQ SYS
07 229 BG
08 237 BG
09 355 BG
10 365 BG
11 374 BG
12 384 BG
01 150 BG
the channel you want to
Press PUSH JOG %fi until
CH FRQ SYS
01 150 BG
02 165 BG
03 195 BG
04 205 BG
05 213 BG
06 221 BG
CH FRQ SYS
07 229 BG
08 237 BG
09 355 BG
10 365 BG
11 374 BG
12 384 BG
02 165 BG
tune begins blinking, then
03 195 BG
3
the channel you want to
change its TV system
begins blinking, then press
OK three times.
04 205 BG
05 213 BG
06 221 BG
press OK twice.
● The "FRQ" number for
that channel starts
blinking.
5
[
/∞] : FINE TUNING
: SELECT SYSTEM
[MENU] : EXIT
[5/ ] : SELECT SYSTEM
∞
: OK
● The "SYS" display for
that channel starts
blinking.
[MENU] : EXIT
PERFORM TUNING
Press PUSH JOG %fi until the picture becomes clearer,
then press OK or PUSH JOG
SELECT TV SYSTEM
.
4
5
Press PUSH JOG %fi to select the appropriate TV
● Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.
system (BG [ DK [ I). Then press OK or PUSH JOG
4
5
.
RETURN TO NORMAL
● Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.
SCREEN
RETURN TO NORMAL
Press MENU.
SCREEN
Press MENU.
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30
EN
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.
3. The remote control won’t function.
● The batteries are discharged.
Replace the dead batteries with new ones.
TAPE TRANSPORT
SYMPTOM
1. The tape does not run during
recording.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
● “ “ is displayed on the display
Press PLAY to turn the “ “ indicator
panel.
off.
● The tape is already fully rewound or
fast-forwarded.
2. The tape will not rewind or fast-
forward.
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. 4)
. . . Perform "Video Channel Set"
(੬ pg. 4)
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. 12)
4. Noise appears during slow-motion
playback.
● The automatic tracking mode is
engaged.
Try manual tracking. (੬ pg. 12)
5. Noise appears during still
playback.
Press TV PROG + or – a few times to
remove the noise bars from the screen.
6. The playback picture is blurred or
interrupted while TV broadcasts
are clear.
● The video heads may be dirty.
Consult your JVC dealer.
7. Playback picture has a loss of
colour.
● The wrong colour system is selected
Select the correct colour system by
pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM
button. (੬ pg. 24)
Once recorded, the signal cannot be
corrected. Be sure to choose the
correct setting before recording.
for the tape being played back.
● The wrong colour system was
selected during recording.
8. No sound accompanies the
playback picture.
● The TV system you have selected at
the TV System Select screen is
incorrect.
Set it to the correct position for the TV
broadcast system used in your area.
(੬ pg. 29.)
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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.
● “F-1” has been selected as the input
Set to the desired channel.
mode.
● The source (another video recorder,
camcorder) has not been properly
connected.
● All necessary power switches have
not been turned on.
● The input mode is not correct.
Confirm that the source is properly
connected.
Confirm that all units’ power switches
are turned on.
Set the input mode to “F-1”.
● The camcorder has not been
properly connected.
● The input mode is not correct.
Confirm that the camcorder is
properly connected.
Set the input mode to “F-1”.
4. Camcorder recording is not
possible.
TIMER RECORDING
SYMPTOM
1. Timer recording won’t work.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
● The clock and/or the timer have
been set incorrectly.
Re-perform the clock and/or timer
settings.
● The timer is not engaged.
Press TIMER and confirm that “‰“ is
displayed on the display panel.
2. On-screen timer programming is
not possible.
● Timer recording is in progress.
Timer programming can’t be
performed while a timer recording is
in progress. Wait until it finishes.
● The timer is engaged but there’s no
cassette loaded.
3. “‰“ and “]“ on the display
Load a cassette with the Record
Safety tab intact, or cover the hole
using adhesive tape.
panel won’t stop blinking.
● The loaded cassette has had its
Record Safety tab removed.
4. The cassette is automatically
ejected, and “‰“ and “]“ on the
display panel won’t stop blinking.
Remove the cassette and cover the
hole with adhesive tape, or insert a
cassette with the Record Safety tab
intact.
5. “‰“ blinks for 10 seconds and the
● 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.
Timer mode is disengaged.
6. The cassette is automatically
ejected, the power shuts off and
“‰“ and “]“ won’t stop
blinking.
● 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.
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EN
OTHER PROBLEMS
SYMPTOM
1. Whistling or howling is heard from
the TV during camcorder record-
ing.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Position the camcorder so its
microphone is away from the TV.
Turn the TV’s volume down.
● The camcorder’s microphone is too
close to the TV.
● The TV’s volume is too high.
2. When scanning channels, some of
them are skipped over.
● Those channels have been desig-
nated to be skipped.
If you need the skipped channels,
restore them (੬ pg. 27).
3. The channel cannot be changed.
● Recording is in progress.
Press PAUSE to pause the recording,
change channels, then press PLAY to
resume recording.
4. Channel settings that were made
manually seem to have changed or
disappeared.
● After the manual settings were
made, Auto Channel Set was
performed.
Perform manual setting again.
5. No channels are stored in the
recorder's memory.
● The TV aerial cable was not
connected to the recorder when
Auto Set Up was performed.
Connect the TV aerial cable to the
recorder properly and turn off the
recorder power once, then turn the
recorder power back on again. The
recorder will try Auto Set Up again
(੬ pg. 6).
Replace the lithium battery with a
new one. (੬ pg. 5)
● The lithium battery is exhausted.
6. "--:--" is displayed on the front
display panel after a power outage.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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33
PLAYBACK
RECORDING
Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached
during playback or search?
A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.
Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end
of the recording before the pause is overlapped by
the beginning of the continuation of recording. Why
does this happen?
A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and
resume points.
Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the
still mode?
A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect
the heads.
Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the
Record-Pause mode?
A. No. The video recorder goes to its Stop mode auto-
matically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.
Q. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame
playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the
problem?
A. This is normal.
Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording?
A. The video recorder automatically rewinds it to the
beginning.
Q. When returning from multi-speed search to normal
playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be
concerned about this?
TIMER RECORDING
A. No, it is normal.
Q. " " and "‰" remain lit on the display panel. Is there
a problem?
Q. Noise bars appear during multi-speed search. What’s
the problem?
A. This is normal.
A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in
progress.
Q. Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape
or a TV broadcast?
A. You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the on-
screen menu, but the audio from the program or tape
you’re viewing can be heard.
Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effect
does removing the Record Safety tab have?
A. It disables marking of index codes.
Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the video recorder
can’t find the programme I want to see. Why not?
A. There may be index codes too close together.
Q. Is it possible to timer-record a TV programme
broadcast in 2000?
A. Yes, it is possible.
ATTENTION:
This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases,
switch the recorder off and unplug the mains power cord. Then plug it in again and turn the recorder on. Take out the cassette.
After checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.
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INDEX
34
EN
FRONT VIEW
1
2
3
4 5 6
POWER
COLOUR
SYSTEM
SP/LP/EP
VIDEO
AUDIO
REVIEW
TV PROG
B.E.S.T. PICTURE
SP
7
8
9 0
!
@
#
$
%
^
9 B.E.S.T. PICTURE Button ੬ pg. 16
0 B.E.S.T. PICTURE Indicator ੬ pg. 16
! Display Panel ੬ pg. 35
@ Infrared Beam Receiving Window
# TV PROG +/– Buttons ੬ pg. 14
$ RECORD Button ੬ pg. 14
1 POWER
Button ੬ pg. 5
2 Cassette Loading Slot
3 COLOUR SYSTEM Button ੬ pg. 24
4 Rewind [REW] Button ੬ pg. 10, 11
5 PLAY Button ੬ pg. 10
6 Fast Forward Button ੬ pg. 10, 11
7 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors ੬ pg. 23
8 SP/LP/EP Button ੬ pg. 14
% STOP/EJECT Button ੬ pg. 10
^ PAUSE Button ੬ pg. 11
REAR VIEW
2
3 4
1
ANT. IN
OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
RF OUT
5
1 Mains Power Cord ੬ pg. 3
2 Lithium Battery Compartment ੬ pg. 5
3 AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Connectors ੬ pg. 3, 22
4 ANT. IN Connector ੬ pg. 3
5 RF OUT Connector ੬ pg. 3
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DISPLAY PANEL
1
2
3
4
7
5
6
REVIEW
SP
8
9
1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display ੬ pg. 17
3 Tape Speed Indicators ੬ pg. 14
4 "Timer" Indicator ੬ pg. 19
5 Channel Display
2 Symbolic Mode Indicators
STILL:
Clock Display
SLOW:
PLAY:
6 Instant REVIEW Indicator ੬ pg. 13
7 "Cassette Loaded" Mark
8 Counter Display
VARIABLE
RECORD:
SHUTTLE SEARCH:
RECORD PAUSE:
9 Mode Display (F-1)
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EN
1 PROG. Button (੬ pg. 18)
2 TV Button (See below)
REMOTE CONTROL
3 REVIEW Button (੬ pg. 13)
4 TV/VCR Button (See below)
1
2
3
4
5
6
%
^
&
5 Recording Speed [SP/LP/EP] Button (੬ pg. 14)
Press and hold TV button while pressing
, TV PROG +/–, TV/VCR
6
(TV Muting) Button (See below)
PROG.
CHECK
7 CANCEL Button (੬ pg. 20)
Counter [C.] RESET Button (੬ pg. 15)
8 START +/– Button (੬ pg. 18)
9 STOP +/– Button (੬ pg. 18)
0 Rewind [REW] Button (੬ pg. 10)
! PLAY Button (੬ pg. 10)
TV
1
PROG.
1
2
3
6
*
TV/VCR
4
7
5
(
)
q
w
e
r
t
8/DAILY 9/WEEKLY
0/AUX
@ Record [REC] Button (੬ pg. 14)
# MENU Button (੬ pg. 8)
CANCEL
C.RESET
4
TIMER
7
$ OK Button (੬ pg. 4)
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
2
% PROG. CHECK Button (੬ pg. 20)
START
STOP
DATE
TV PROG
8
^ POWER
Button (੬ pg. 5)
& NUMBER Buttons (੬ pg. 14)
REW
PLAY
FF
* DAILY Timer Recording Button (੬ pg. 19)
( WEEKLY Timer Recording Button (੬ pg. 19)
) "AUX" Mode Select Button (੬ pg. 23)
q TIMER Button (੬ pg. 19)
9
0
!
@
#
$
REC
STOP
PAUSE
TV PROG +
MENU
y
3
OK
w TV PROG +/– Button (੬ pg. 14, 18)
e DATE +/– Button (੬ pg. 18)
r Fast-Foward [FF] Button (੬ pg. 10)
t STOP Button (੬ pg. 10)
u
TV VOL
TV VOL
TV PROG –
PUSH JOG
y PAUSE Button (੬ pg. 11)
i
u PUSH JOG %fi Button (੬ pg. 6)
TV PROG +/– Button (See below)
i PUSH JOG ™£ (
) Button
(੬ pg. 11, 13)
TV Volume [VOL] +/– Button (See below)
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can
also be used to operate your JVC TV while holding down
the TV button.
This remote control transmits A code signals only; it is not
applicable to B code signals.
How To Use
NOTES:
The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's
functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets. (See below.)
● Point the remote control toward the sensor window.
● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is
about 8 m.
● 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, there may be cases
where some or all functions cannot 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.
Operating JVC TVs
To operate your TV, while holding down TV, press the
corresponding button: POWER
TV VOL +/–, (TV Muting).
, TV/VCR, TV PROG +/–,
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SPECIFICATIONS
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GENERAL
TUNER/TIMER
Power requirement
TV channel storage
capacity
Tuning system
Channel coverage
Rating
Operating
: AC 110 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz
: 99 positions (+AUX position)
: Frequency synthesized tuner
: VHF (Low) 42 – 175 MHz
(High)175 – 470 MHz
: AC 090 – 260 V`, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Temperature
Operating
Storage
Operating position
Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 x 94 x 277 mm
Weight
Format
: 18 W
: 5°C to 40°C
: –20°C to 60°C
: Horizontal only
UHF 470 – 870 MHz
Aerial output
: UHF channels (Adjustable
E28 – E60)
: Approx. 6 months
Estimated figure based on
supplied fresh battery; actual
performance may differ.
Memory backup time
: 3.4 kg
: VHS standard
Maximum recording time
(SP)
: 240 min. with E-240 video
cassette (PAL/MESECAM)
: 160 min. with T-160 video
cassette (NTSC)
: 480 min. with E-240 video
cassette (PAL/MESECAM)
: 480 min. with T-160 video
cassette (NTSC)
ACCESSORIES
Provided accessories
: RF cable,
Infrared remote control unit,
"R6/UM-3" battery x 2,
Lithium battery CR2025
(LP)
(EP)
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise
specified.
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
VIDEO/AUDIO
Signal system
: PAL-type colour signal and
CCIR monochrome signal,
625 lines 50 fields
: NTSC colour and EIA
monochrome signals,
525 lines/60 fields
: Rotary two-head helical scan
system
: 45 dB
Recording system
Signal-to-noise ratio
Horizontal resolution
: 250 lines (PAL/MESECAM)
: 220 lines (NTSC)
: 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz
: RCA connectors
Frequency range
Input/Output
(IN x 1, OUT x 1)
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VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
Printed in Malaysia
0798YIV*UN*PJ
MS
COPYRIGHT © 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
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