JVC VCR HR J259EE User Manual

ENGLISH  
The default setting of On-Screen Display language for this recorder  
is ENGLISH.  
CONTENTS  
SAFETY FIRST  
2
Safety Precautions ...................... 2  
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 3  
Basic Connections ..................... 3  
INITIAL SETTINGS  
4
Video Channel Set ..................... 4  
Auto Set Up ............................... 6  
Select Language ......................... 8  
Clock Set ................................... 9  
On-Screen Displays ................. 10  
HR-J459EE  
HR-J259EE  
INFORMATION ON COLOUR  
SYSTEM  
11  
Colour System Set .....................11  
PLAYBACK  
12  
Basic Playback ......................... 12  
Playback Features .................... 13  
RECORDING  
16  
Basic Recording ....................... 16  
Recording Features .................. 17  
B.E.S.T. Picture System ............. 18  
VCR  
TV  
TV/VCR  
AUDIO  
DISPLAY  
(MONITOR)  
TIMER RECORDING  
20  
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DAILY  
WEEKLY  
SHOWVIEW Setup........................ 20  
SHOWVIEW Timer Programming ... 22  
Express Timer Programming ..... 24  
Automatic Satellite  
7
C. RESET  
8
9
AUX  
CANCEL  
TIMER  
4
0
START  
STOP  
DATE  
TV  
PROG  
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING  
PROG.  
CHECK  
30 SEC  
1
PROG.  
Programme Recording ............. 28  
R
STANDBY/ON  
DISPLAY  
PUSH JOG  
V
T
SP/LP  
SPECIAL FEATURES  
TV Multi-Brand Remote  
29  
R
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
REVIEW  
REC LINK  
TV PROG  
SP  
VPS/PDC  
MULTI BRAND  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
Control .................................... 29  
The recorder illustrations appearing in this instruction  
manual are of the HR-J459EE.  
EDITING  
30  
Edit To Another Video  
Recorder .................................. 30  
Edit From A Camcorder Or  
Another Video Recorder........... 31  
PAL  
TUNER SET  
32  
39  
40  
43  
46  
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
INDEX  
INSTRUCTIONS  
SPECIFICATIONS  
EN  
LPT0115-001B  
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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” (pg. 46).  
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  
If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to  
"Video Channel Set" on page 4, then perform Auto Set Up on  
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).  
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1 : B/G 2 : D/K  
Major Countries  
TV System  
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Austria, Denmark, Finland, Holland,  
Italy, Norway, Spain, Switzerland,  
Sweden, Germany, Egypt  
B/G  
China, Mongolia, Rumania, Bulgaria,  
Czech Rep., Slovakia, Hungary, Poland,  
Russia  
1
D/K  
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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EN  
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 ("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.  
EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET  
MODE  
3
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set  
your TV to its AV mode.  
Press  
to finish the setting.  
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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  
Before starting, make sure of the following:  
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.  
The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder.  
The recorder's mains power cord should be connected to  
a mains outlet. pg. 3  
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:  
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 pg. 4).  
To change the selected language pg. 8  
To reset or adjust the time pg. 9  
To add/delete channels manually pg. 34 – 35  
To reset the tuner after moving to a different location  
pg. 32  
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.  
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SET TIME  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to  
CLOCK SET  
set the time, then press OK  
TIME  
0: 00  
DATE  
YEAR  
98  
3
or PUSH JOG  
.
01 . 01  
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0
Press and hold either  
button to delay or  
advance the time by 30  
minutes.  
[5 ] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
1
SET DATE  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the date, then press OK or  
PUSH JOG  
.
OK  
4
5
Press and hold either button to change the date by 15  
days.  
PUSH JOG  
SET YEAR  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the year, then press MENU.  
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EN  
7
START AUTO CHANNEL SET  
Press MENU and the  
"AUTO SET" screen  
AUTO SET  
6
appears. When Auto  
Channel Set is completed,  
"SCAN COMPLETED"  
appears for about 5  
seconds on the screen,  
then the normal screen  
appears.  
PLEASE WAIT  
+
+
+
0
[MENU] : EXIT  
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.  
ATTENTION  
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Since the product is designed for use in regions where the  
D/K TV system is used, Auto Set Up will not work properly  
in regions where the B/G TV system is used (pg. 34).  
Please set the tuner manually (pg. 34).  
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NOTES:  
TV PROG  
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 Channel Set will take  
place again.  
1
If there is a power cut, or if you press  
or MENU while  
Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Channel Set will be inter-  
rupted; 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,  
pg. 34 – 35.  
OK  
MENU  
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. "TV System Selection – When  
you see the picture but hear no audio" on page 37.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
8
EN  
TURN ON THE RECORDER  
Press  
.
Select  
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2
3
Language  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
ACCESS INITIAL SET  
SCREEN  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to  
MAIN MENU  
place the pointer next to  
MODE SET  
"INITIAL SET", then press  
AUTO CH SET  
MANUAL CH SET  
INITIAL SET  
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OK or PUSH JOG  
.
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5
[
] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
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ACCESS LANGUAGE  
SELECT SCREEN  
1
Press PUSH JOG %fi to  
INITIAL SET  
place the pointer next to  
"LANGUAGE", then press  
CLOCK SET  
4
LANGUAGE  
OK or PUSH JOG  
.
GUIDE PROG SET  
OK  
MENU  
5
[
] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
PUSH JOG  
SELECT LANGUAGE  
Place the pointer next to the language of your choice  
(English or Russian) by pressing PUSH JOG %fi, then  
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6
press OK or PUSH JOG  
.
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
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EN  
9
TURN THE RECORDER ON  
Press  
.
Clock Set  
1
2
3
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
ACCESS INITIAL SET  
SCREEN  
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7
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5
8
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Press PUSH JOG %fi to  
MAIN MENU  
place the pointer next to  
MODE SET  
"INITIAL SET", then press  
AUTO CH SET  
MANUAL CH SET  
INITIAL SET  
OK or PUSH JOG  
.
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5
[
] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
1
ACCESS CLOCK SET  
SCREEN  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to  
"CLOCK SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG . The  
Clock Set screen appears.  
OK  
4
MENU  
INITIAL SET  
CLOCK SET  
CLOCK SET  
PUSH JOG  
LANGUAGE  
TIME  
0: 00  
DATE  
YEAR  
98  
GUIDE PROG SET  
01 . 01  
5
5
[
/] =  
[
] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
[MENU] : EXIT  
SET TIME  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the time, then press OK or  
PUSH JOG  
.
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6
Press and hold either button to delay or advance the  
time by 30 minutes.  
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.  
SET YEAR  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the year.  
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8
START CLOCK OPERATION  
NOTE:  
Press MENU.  
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.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
10  
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
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
2
3
ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN  
Place the pointer next to "MODE SET" by pressing  
PUSH JOG %fi, then press OK or PUSH JOG  
.
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ENABLE/DISABLE  
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY  
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The default setting is  
MODE SET  
“ON”, so if you want on-  
AUTO TIMER  
OFF  
ON  
4
screen displays, leave the  
O. S. D.  
setting as it is and go to  
B. E. S. T.  
ON  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF  
step 5. If you don’t want  
the displays to appear,  
press PUSH JOG %fi to  
place the pointer next to  
"O.S.D." and press OK or  
PUSH JOG to set to  
"OFF".  
COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC  
1
[5∞] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
OK  
"AUTO SPLP TIMER" appears only with the  
HR-J459EE.  
MENU  
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 and station name*/Aux. indicator  
(F-1)  
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1
* Displayed if you have set station names manually  
(pg. 36, 37).  
q6  
]
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4
5
PR. 12 ARD  
21 : 00  
SP  
8
3– Cassette loaded mark  
24. 12. 98  
4– Clock display  
5– Current day/month/year  
6– Tape remaining time indicator (pg. 17)  
7– Counter display  
8– Tape speed SP/LP/EP (EP is for NTSC playback only)  
(HR-J459EE only)  
7
–1 : 23 : 45  
REMAIN 1 : 00  
6
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INFORMATION ON COLOUR SYSTEM  
EN  
11  
You can play back PAL, NTSC and MESECAM tapes, or record  
PAL and SECAM* signals on this recorder. Follow the procedure  
below to select the appropriate colour system.  
* SECAM signals will be recorded as MESECAM on this recorder;  
MESECAM is the designation for tapes with SECAM signals that have  
been recorded on a MESECAM-compatible PAL video cassette  
recorder.  
Colour  
System Set  
TURN ON THE RECORDER  
Press  
.
1
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
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4
7
2
5
8
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6
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Press MENU.  
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2
3
ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN  
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Press PUSH JOG %fi to  
MAIN MENU  
place the pointer next to  
MODE SET  
"MODE SET", then press  
AUTO CH SET  
OK or PUSH JOG  
.
MANUAL CH SET  
INITIAL SET  
1
[5 ] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
SELECT COLOUR SYSTEM  
MODE  
OK  
MENU  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to  
MODE SET  
PUSH JOG  
place the pointer next to  
AUTO TIMER  
O. S. D.  
OFF  
4
5
"COLOUR SYSTEM", then  
press OK or PUSH JOG  
to select the appropriate  
colour system.  
ON  
ON  
B. E. S. T.  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF  
COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC  
[5∞] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
a- PAL/NTSC: To record PAL signals, or play back a  
PAL or NTSC tape.  
b- MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or play back a  
MESECAM tape.  
"AUTO SPLP TIMER" appears only with the  
HR-J459EE.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
NOTES:  
SCREEN  
About NTSC Playback  
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.  
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 may be  
incorrect.  
Press MENU.  
During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the picture  
may 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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PLAYBACK  
12  
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  
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is  
facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is  
1
point toward the recorder. Don’t apply too much  
pressure when inserting.  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
The recorder power comes on automatically and the  
counter is reset to 0:00:00.  
If the record safety tab has been removed, playback  
begins automatically. (pg. 16)  
FIND PROGRAMME START  
POINT  
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW.  
To go forward, press FF.  
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3
4
START PLAYBACK  
Press PLAY. “BEST” appears blinking in the recorder's  
display panel during automatic tracking. (pg. 18)  
STOP PLAYBACK  
Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the  
recorder’s front panel. Then press STOP/EJECT to  
remove the cassette.  
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Usable cassettes  
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1
FF  
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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EN  
13  
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  
Press PAUSE.  
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OR  
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2
Press PUSH JOG or  
.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
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Slow Motion  
ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION  
1
PLAYBACK  
FF  
During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2  
REW  
seconds, then release. Press and release again to return  
1
to still picture.  
PAUSE  
OR  
During still picture, press and hold PUSH JOG or  
.
Release to return to still picture.  
PUSH JOG  
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  
In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame  
playback mode,  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
the picture will be distorted.  
the noise bars will appear.  
there will be a loss of colour with an LP-recorded tape  
(HR-J459EE only).  
NOTE:  
For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over 2  
seconds. When released, normal playback resumes.  
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PLAYBACK (cont.)  
14  
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.  
REVIEW  
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2
OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC  
TRACKING  
Press  
(SP/LP) on the remote to engage manual  
tracking.  
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0
1
2
3
TV PROG  
30 SEC  
ADJUST TRACKING  
MANUALLY  
1
Press TV PROG + or to adjust tracking.  
FF  
REW  
PAUSE  
RETURN TO AUTOMATIC  
TRACKING  
Press SP/LP (  
tracking.  
) on the remote to re-engage automatic  
PUSH JOG  
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  
15  
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.  
Skip Search  
SKIP OVER UNWANTED  
SECTIONS  
ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH  
Press PUSH JOG or (or £) on the remote  
control. “1” or “£ 1” is displayed on screen  
and search begins in the corresponding direction.  
Press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times during playback. Each press  
initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback.  
Normal playback resumes automatically.  
1
1
To access index codes 2 through 9, press PUSH JOG  
or  
repeatedly until the correct index number is  
NOTE:  
displayed.  
To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press PLAY.  
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.  
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.  
NOTES:  
Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the  
Timer mode.  
The number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on  
the front display panel after Auto Satellite Prog recording  
(pg. 28).  
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RECORDING  
16  
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.  
1
CHOOSE A PROGRAMME  
Press TV PROG +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the  
channel you wish to record.  
2
SET TAPE SPEED  
(HR-J459EE ONLY)  
Press  
(SP/LP). Check the SP/LP indicator on the  
TV PROG  
recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape  
3
4
speed.  
START RECORDING  
Press and hold RECORD and PLAY on the remote  
control, or press RECORD on the recorder.  
With HR-J459EE:  
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the  
first SP and the first LP recording after inserting the  
cassette (pg. 18).  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
With HR-J259EE:  
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of the first  
recording after inserting the cassette (pg. 18).  
NUMBER  
4
0
PAUSE/RESUME  
TV PROG  
SP/LP  
PLAY  
RECORDING  
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.  
1
5
6
STOP RECORDING  
PAUSE  
Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on  
the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the  
cassette.  
RECORD  
Recording Resume  
Function  
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.  
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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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.  
SET COUNTER DISPLAY  
Press DISPLAY until a counter reading appears on the  
dispay panel.  
1
DISPLAY  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
RESET COUNTER  
2
Press C. RESET before starting recording or playback.  
The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact  
2
elapsed time as the tape runs.  
The HR-J259EE owners can use the COUNTER RESET  
button on the recorder's front panel as well.  
4
0
C.RESET  
TV PROG  
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.  
1
START RECORDING  
RECORD  
Press RECORD on the recorder.  
1
ENGAGE ITR MODE  
the front display panel.  
Tape Remaining Time  
Press RECORD again. " " blinks and 0:30 appears on  
2
DISPLAY REMAINING TIME  
appears.  
Press DISPLAY until the time remaining on the tape  
SET RECORDING DURATION  
RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends  
recording time by 30 minutes.  
1
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press  
The display panel shows the tape remaining time  
with "  
" displayed.  
3
By pressing the DISPLAY button, you can change the  
display to show the counter reading, channel  
position*, clock time or tape remaining time.  
* channel position is not displayed during playback.  
NOTES:  
You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the  
recorder's front panel.  
NOTE:  
After you set the ITR time, the counter display appears.  
To check the remaining time, press RECORD once during  
recording and the remaining time will be displayed for about  
5 seconds. Be careful not to press RECORD again within  
these 5 seconds, or you will round the recording time up to  
the next 30 minute increment.  
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.)  
18  
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  
TURN THE RECORDER ON  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
Press  
.
1
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
2
3
ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN  
Place the pointer next to  
MAIN MENU  
"MODE SET" by pressing  
MODE SET  
PUSH JOG %fi, then press  
AUTO CH SET  
OK or PUSH JOG  
.
MANUAL CH SET  
INITIAL SET  
5
[
] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
SELECT MODE  
2
Place the pointer next to  
"B.E.S.T." by pressing  
MODE SET  
AUTO TIMER  
O. S. D.  
OFF  
ON  
4
5
PUSH JOG %fi, then press  
OK or PUSH JOG to set  
to "ON" or "OFF".  
B. E. S. T.  
ON  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF  
4
0
COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC  
"AUTO SPLP TIMER"  
appears only with the  
HR-J459EE.  
[5∞] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
1
PLAY  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
PAUSE  
OK  
Press MENU.  
RECORD  
MENU  
PUSH JOG  
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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 18.  
"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:  
With HR-J459EE:  
The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP modes only after  
a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first  
initiated. It does not work during recording.  
With HR-J259EE:  
The B.E.S.T. system works only after a tape has been inserted  
and the Record mode is first initiated. It does not work during  
recording.  
The B.E.S.T. system does not work while Auto Satellite Prog  
recording is in progress (pg. 28).  
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 (pg. 17).  
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 18.  
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TIMER RECORDING  
20  
EN  
The SHOWVIEW timer programming system eliminates the need  
to input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the  
timer record function. Simply key in the SHOWVIEW number for  
the TV program you wish to record (found in most TV listings)  
and the recorder’s timer is automatically programmed.  
SHOWVIEW  
Setup  
You have to set "GUIDE PROG" numbers, which are assigned to  
each station for purposes of SHOWVIEW timer programming, for all  
the stations stored in your recorder's memory to get proper results.  
Before SHOWVIEW setup you must have performed the following  
procedures:  
Tuner setting (pg. 6, 32)  
Clock setting (pg. 6, 9)  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
IMPORTANT  
Perform the following procedure after Auto Set Up on page 6  
and/or the channel setting steps on pages 32 – 37.  
After setting the Guide Program Numbers, channel positions  
may be incorrect if you stored or skipped channels. In this case,  
re-perform Guide Program Number setting.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
NUMBER  
Guide Program Number Set  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
4
0
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
1
1
ACCESS INITIAL SET  
SCREEN  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to  
"INITIAL SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG  
.
OK  
2
3
4
MENU  
ACCESS GUIDE PROG SET  
PUSH JOG  
SCREEN  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to  
"GUIDE PROG SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG  
.
ENTER GUIDE PROG  
NUMBER  
Press PUSH JOG %fi or  
GUIDE PROG SET  
NUMBER keys to enter the  
Guide Program number for  
GUIDE PROG  
2
TV PROG  
5
the desired station as shown  
in the TV listings. Then  
press OK or PUSH JOG  
.
ATTENTION  
[5∞] =  
For a list of Guide Prog. Numbers for Poland, Czech  
Republic, Hungary, and Russia, refer to page 42 of the  
instruction manual printed in the corresponding language.  
[MENU] : EXIT  
(Ex.) When inputting the  
Guide Program  
number 2 for RTR.  
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21  
ENTER RECEIVING  
CHANNEL POSITION  
NUMBER  
NUMBER keys to input the  
number of the recorder's  
channel position on which  
the Guide Program  
Press PUSH JOG %fi or  
GUIDE PROG SET  
5
6
GUIDE PROG  
2
TV PROG  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
2
NUMBER  
number's broadcast is  
received. Then press OK  
RTR  
or PUSH JOG  
.
[5 ] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
If the satellite broadcast  
is received on your  
4
0
(Ex.) If RTR is received on  
channel position 2.  
recorder's auxiliary  
channel "F-1", select "F-1" for the channel position.  
Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.  
1
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
OK  
MENU  
PUSH JOG  
Guide Program Number  
"Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number" refers to the  
assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for  
SHOWVIEW timer recording. The Guide Program numbers can  
be found in most TV listings.  
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
22  
EN  
With SHOWVIEW, timer programming is greatly simplified  
because each TV programme has a corresponding code number  
which your recorder is able to recognise.  
SHOWVIEW  
Timer  
ACCESS SHOWVIEW SCREEN  
Press PROG..  
SHOWVIEW  
1
Programming  
[0 – 9] =  
[+/–] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING  
[PROG] : EXIT  
Before performing SHOWVIEW Timer Programming:  
Be sure to read "SHOWVIEW Setup" (pg. 20).  
Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder  
will come on automatically.  
The front display panel looks like this:  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
ENTER SHOWVIEW NUMBER  
Press the NUMBER keys to  
SHOWVIEW  
enter the SHOWVIEW  
1 2 34 5 6 7 8  
2
3
number of a programme  
you wish to record.  
If you make a mistake,  
press CANCEL and input  
the correct number.  
[0 – 9] =  
CANCEL  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
[
] : DELETE  
2
[PROG] : EXIT  
NUMBER  
The SHOWVIEW number you enter appears on the front  
display panel:  
4
0
CANCEL  
PROG.  
The display panel can show only a 4-digit number.  
ACCESS SHOWVIEW PROGRAM  
SCREEN  
1
Press OK, and the  
– P1 –  
SHOWVIEW  
START  
123456789  
SHOWVIEW Program screen  
appears (if you’re just  
starting out, “P1” appears).  
STOP  
22:00  
21:00  
=
SP  
VPS/PDC OFF  
OK  
The display panel shows the  
programme start time.  
Pressing PROG. CHECK  
changes the display to the  
programme stop time, then  
the date and channel position.  
DATE  
25.12  
TV PROG  
1
RTR  
: OK  
"SP" is not displayed  
with the HR-J259EE.  
SP  
IMPORTANT  
Make sure the channel position number you wish  
to record is displayed; if not, see "SHOWVIEW Setup"  
on page 20 and set the Guide Program number for  
that SHOWVIEW number correctly.  
If the number you entered is invalid, "ERROR" appears  
on the screen and "Err" appears on the display panel.  
Press CANCEL and input a valid SHOWVIEW number.  
If the "GUIDE PROG SET" screen appears, see  
"ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number  
Set" on page 23.  
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23  
SET TAPE SPEED (HR-J459EE ONLY)  
Press SP/LP (  
) to set the tape speed.  
4
5
SET VPS MODE  
Press VPS (NUMBER key "7") to select "ON" or "OFF".  
If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/  
PDC" is lit on the display panel, VPS is set to OFF.  
If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/PDC"  
is not lit on the display panel, VPS is set to ON.  
"VPS Recording" on page 25.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
6
9
2
NUMBER  
VPS  
WEEKLY  
TIMER  
PDC (Programme Delivery Control) recording is not  
possible with this recorder.  
4
0
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN  
Press PROG. or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED"  
appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal  
screen appears.  
STOP+/–  
PROG.  
6
7
1
Repeat steps 1 6 for each additional programme.  
ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE  
Press TIMER. The recorder turns off automatically and  
appears on the display panel.  
OK  
To disengage the timer, press TIMER again.  
PUSH JOG  
NOTES:  
To Change The Stop Time . . .  
. . . press STOP +/– after pressing OK in step 3. You can  
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  
corresponding indication disappear.  
You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8  
programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a  
ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen and "FULL"  
appears on the front display panel. To record the extra  
programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary  
programmes (pg. 26).  
It is not possible to timer-record a TV programme with a  
SHOWVIEW number which starts with "0".  
Satellite Tuner Users  
ATTENTION  
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using SHOWVIEW:  
1 Perform steps 1 7.  
Regarding Guide Program Number Set  
"GUIDE PROG SET" appears after performing step 3 if the  
Guide Program number for the SHOWVIEW number you  
entered has not been set.  
2 Set the satellite tuner to the appropriate channel before  
the selected programme begins.  
3 Leave the satellite tuner's power on.  
Press the NUMBER keys or PUSH JOG %fi to input the  
channel position number on which your recorder  
receives that station, then press OK or PUSH JOG  
.
The SHOWVIEW program screen appears.  
GUIDE PROG SET  
(Ex.) To timer-record a RTR  
programme with SHOWVIEW.  
* If your recorder receives  
RTR on the channel position  
2, press OK or PUSH JOG  
after entering "2".  
GUIDE PROG  
2
TV PROG  
– –  
5
[
] =  
[PROG] : EXIT  
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
24  
EN  
If you don’t know the SHOWVIEW number for the programme you  
wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder  
to timer-record the programme.  
Express Timer  
Programming  
ACCESS SHOWVIEW  
SCREEN  
Press PROG..  
Before performing Express Timer Programming:  
Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set  
properly.  
1
ACCESS PROGRAMME  
SCREEN  
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).  
Press START +/–. (If you’re  
– P1 –  
just starting out, “P1”  
START  
– –:– –  
STOP  
2
appears.)  
=
– –:– –  
SP  
VPS/PDC OFF  
DATE  
TV PROG  
– –  
– –.– –  
[+/–] =  
[PROG] : EXIT  
The front display panel looks like this:  
1
4
7
2
5
8
6
9
2
SP  
WEEKLY  
TIMER  
"SP" is not displayed with the HR-J259EE.  
0
ENTER PROGRAMME  
START TIME  
TV PROG+/–  
START+/–  
PROG.  
Press START +/– to enter  
the time you want  
recording to start.  
– P1 –  
START  
21:00  
STOP  
1
3
=
– –:– –  
SP  
VPS/PDC OFF  
Press and hold START  
+/– to move in 30-  
minute increments, or  
press and release  
repeatedly to move 1  
minute at a time.  
DATE  
TV PROG  
– –  
– –.– –  
[+/–] =  
[PROG] : EXIT  
OK  
The front display panel looks like this:  
SP  
ENTER PROGRAMME STOP  
TIME  
Press STOP +/– to enter the time you want recording to  
stop.  
4
5
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  
Press DATE +/–. (The current date appears on screen.  
The date you enter appears in its place.)  
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Satellite Tuner Users  
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer  
Programming:  
ENTER CHANNEL POSITION  
Press TV PROG +/–.  
– P1 –  
1 Perform steps 1 10. Enter "F-1" for the channel  
position in step 6.  
2 Set the satellite tuner to the appropriate channel before  
the selected programme begins.  
3 Leave the satellite tuner's power on.  
START  
21:00  
STOP  
22:00  
6
=
SP  
VPS/PDC OFF  
DATE  
25.12  
TV PROG  
1
RTR  
[+/–] =  
[PROG] : EXIT  
SP  
VPS Recording  
Now available from some TV stations, VPS (Video  
Programme System) 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 the advertised times you may have  
preset into the timer. This means that your recorder will  
start and stop recording when the preset TV programmes  
actually start and end — even if the broadcast time of a  
preset TV programme is changed.  
SET TAPE SPEED  
(HR-J459EE ONLY)  
Press SP/LP (  
) to set the tape speed.  
7
8
SET VPS MODE  
Press VPS (NUMBER key "7") to select "ON" or "OFF".  
If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/  
PDC" is lit on the display panel, VPS is set to OFF.  
If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/PDC"  
is not lit on the display panel, VPS is set to ON.  
"VPS Recording" in the right column.  
NOTE:  
When you use Express Timer Programming, set the start  
time (VPS time) exactly as advertised in the TV listing. A  
different time than advertised will result in no recording.  
PDC (Programme Delivery Control) recording is not  
possible with this recorder.  
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.  
9
Repeat steps 1 9 for each additional programme.  
ENGAGE RECORDER’S  
TIMER MODE  
Press TIMER. The recorder turns off automatically and  
appears on the display panel.  
10  
To disengage the timer, press TIMER again.  
To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .  
. . . anytime during steps 2 through 9, 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.  
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 and "FULL" appears  
on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you  
must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (pg. 26).  
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
26  
EN  
Check, Cancel And Replace  
Programmes  
DISENGAGE TIMER MODE  
Press TIMER, then press  
.
1
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
ACCESS PROGRAM CHECK  
SCREEN/DISPLAY  
2
Press PROG. CHECK.  
PR START STOP CH  
DATE  
24.12  
25.12  
25.12  
VPS  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8:00 10:00  
10:00 10:45  
11:30 13:00  
3
2
1
TIMER  
4
0
CANCEL  
TV PROG+/–  
START+/–  
PROG.  
1
[PROG CHECK] : NEXT  
ACCESS PROGRAM SCREEN/  
DISPLAY  
OK  
MENU  
Press PROG. CHECK again  
– P1 –  
to check more informa-  
PUSH JOG  
START  
8:00  
STOP  
10:00  
tion. Each time you press  
PROG. CHECK, the next  
programme's information  
appears.  
3
=
SP  
VPS/PDC OFF  
DATE  
24.12  
TV PROG  
1
RTR  
"SP" is not displayed  
with the HR-J259EE.  
[PROG CHECK] : NEXT  
SP  
The display panel shows the programme start time.  
Pressing OK changes the display to the programme  
stop time, then the date and the channel position.  
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+/–,  
STOP+/–, DATE+/–, TV PROG+/–, VPS, SP/LP (  
)
4
(J459EE only).  
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN/  
DISPLAY  
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.  
NOTE:  
You can also check the programmes on the display panel even if  
the recorder's power is off or the recorder is in the Timer mode;  
however, it is not possible to cancel or replace the programmes.  
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27  
Auto SP LP Timer  
Auto Timer  
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.  
(HR-J459EE only)  
If, when timer-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.  
For Example . . .  
Recording a PAL-broadcast programme of 210 minutes in length  
onto a 180-minute tape.  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
Approximately 150 minutes  
Approximately 60 minutes  
SP mode  
LP mode  
1
Total 210 minutes  
Make sure you set "AUTO SPLP TIMER" to "ON" at the Mode  
Set screen before the timer-recording starts.  
ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to  
MAIN MENU  
place the pointer next to  
MODE SET  
2
"MODE SET", then press  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
AUTO CH SET  
MANUAL CH SET  
INITIAL SET  
OK or PUSH JOG  
.
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
[5 ] =  
1
[MENU] : EXIT  
ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN  
SELECT MODE  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to  
"MODE SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG  
.
Press OK or PUSH JOG  
to select either "ON" or  
"OFF".  
MODE SET  
2
3
AUTO TIMER  
O. S. D.  
ON  
ON  
ON  
3
B. E. S. T.  
SELECT MODE  
place the pointer next to  
"AUTO SPLP TIMER",  
then press OK or PUSH  
JOG to select "ON".  
"AUTO SPLP TIMER"  
appears only with the  
HR-J459EE.  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF  
COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to  
MODE SET  
AUTO TIMER  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
O. S. D.  
[5∞] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
B. E. S. T.  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER  
COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
[5∞] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
4
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.  
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 SPLP  
TIMER" to "ON". In this case, make sure the mode is not  
engaged, then set the tape speed manually during timer  
programming.  
In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this  
feature may leave a slight non-recorded section at the end of  
the tape.  
There may be some noise and sound disturbance at the point  
on the tape where the recorder switches from SP to LP mode.  
The Auto SPLP Timer feature is not available during ITR  
(Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not work  
properly with any tapes longer than E-180 or with some tapes  
of shorter lengths.  
If you perform timer recording with both VPS and the Auto  
SPLP Timer activated, and the programme goes beyond its  
originally scheduled length, there may be times when the  
programme cannot be recorded in its entirety.  
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
28  
EN  
This facility allows you to record automatically a satellite  
programme which is timer-programmed on your external  
satellite tuner. Connect a satellite tuner to the recorder's AUDIO  
IN/VIDEO IN connectors and programme the timer on the  
satellite tuner; the recorder starts recording when the signals  
input from the satellite tuner to the AUDIO IN/VIDEO IN  
connectors, and when there is no input signals the recorder  
stops recording and the power shuts off.  
Automatic  
Satellite  
Programme  
Recording  
Before performing the following steps:  
Programme the timer on the satellite tuner.  
Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.  
SET TAPE SPEED  
(HR-J459EE ONLY)  
Press SP/LP (  
) to set the tape speed.  
1
2
ENGAGE AUTO SATELLITE  
PROG REC MODE  
REC LINK indicator  
Press and hold REC LINK for about 2 seconds. The REC  
LINK indicator lights up and the recorder turns off  
automatically.  
To disengage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, press  
REC LINK. The REC LINK indicator goes off.  
If the recorder's power is off, it is not possible to  
engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.  
ATTENTION  
Be sure to not turn on the satellite tuner before the  
programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start  
recording when the satellite tuner's power is turned on.  
If you have connected another appliance other than a  
satellite tuner to the AUDIO IN/VIDEO IN connectors, be  
sure to not engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode;  
otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the  
connected appliance's power is turned on.  
Auto Satellite Prog recording and timer-recording cannot  
be done at the same time.  
NOTES:  
For timer programming of the satellite tuner, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite tuner.  
Auto Satellite Prog recording is not possible if your satellite tuner does not have a timer.  
The REC LINK indicator blinks while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress.  
Pressing the recorder's  
button while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress turns off the recorder's power and disengages  
the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.  
If there are more than one satellite programme you wish to record with Auto Satellite Prog Recording, it is not possible to set the  
different tape speed per each; the tape speed selected in step 1 will be applicable to all the programmes for Auto Satellite Prog  
recording (HR-J459EE only).  
The B.E.S.T. system (pg. 18) does not work while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress.  
Depending on the type of satellite tuner, the recorder may not record a slight portion of the beginning of the programme or may record  
slightly longer than the actual length of the programme.  
If you engage the Auto Satellite Prog Recording mode when the satellite tuner's power is on, the recorder will not start Auto  
Satellite Prog recording even though the REC LINK indicator blinks. When the satellite tuner shuts off once and is turned back on  
again, the recorder starts recording.  
When the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode is engaged or the recorder's power is turned off after Auto Satellite Prog recording is  
finished, the recorder will not enter the Timer mode even though "AUTO TIMER" is set to "ON".  
After Auto Satellite Programme recording, the number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on the front display panel for  
the Instant ReView function (pg. 15).  
You can also record a programme from your cable system in the same way if the system has a timer.  
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SPECIAL FEATURES  
EN  
29  
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.  
VCR  
Before you start . . .  
Turn on the TV using its remote control.  
TV/VCR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
SET TV BRAND CODE  
the recorder's remote control, enter your TVs brand  
code using the NUMBER keys, then press STOP.  
Check if the TV's power goes off as it should. If it does,  
try other operations (step 2)  
NUMBER  
Refer to the chart below. While holding down TV on  
1
2
TIMER  
0
CANCEL  
Once you have set the remote control to operate the  
TV, you don't have to repeat this step until you  
replace your remote control's battteries.  
SAMSUNG has two codes. If the TV does not  
function with one code, try entering another.  
1
OPERATE TV  
STOP  
First, press TV to set the remote control to TV mode, then  
OK  
press the corresponding button:  
TV/VCR, TV VOL +/– (Volume),  
NUMBER keys.  
, TV PROG +/–,  
(Muting),  
TV PROG+/–  
TV VOL+/–  
For some brands of TV, you must press OK after  
having pressed the NUMBER keys.  
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  
ATTENTION  
JVC  
01, 16  
02  
The remote control can operate not only the video recorder  
but also some of your TV's functions.  
PANASONIC  
SONY  
03  
To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button  
to set the remote control to the Video mode.  
To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the  
remote control to the TV mode.  
SHARP  
04  
TOSHIBA  
MITSUBISHI  
HITACHI  
SANYO  
05  
06  
07  
08  
FUNAI  
AIWA  
09  
10  
DAEWOO  
SAMSUNG  
LG/GOLDSTAR  
THOMSON  
FERGUSON  
PHILIPS  
GRUNDIG  
ITT  
11  
Control Your TV Using  
Additional Buttons  
12, 16  
13  
14  
15  
Use the NUMBER keys, and the  
button, CANCEL  
16  
button or TIMER button to select the TV’s channel.  
17  
With televisions under Code 01, 02, 03, 05, 07, 15 or 22,  
18  
the  
button corresponds to the 1-digit/2-digit entry  
MIVER  
19  
switching button (often labelled – /– –) of your TV’s remote  
control.  
FINLUX  
NOKIA  
20  
21  
With televisions under Code 01, 08, 18 or 19, the CANCEL  
button corresponds to the 10 + button, and the TIMER  
button corresponds to the 20 + button of your TV’s remote  
control.  
NEC  
22  
NOTE:  
The way these buttons are used is determined by your TV.  
Use these buttons as instructed for your TV’s remote control.  
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EDITING  
30  
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 recorders AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors.  
1
SET RECORDING DECK’S  
INPUT MODE  
Set the recording deck's external input mode.  
2
PLAY  
START SOURCE PLAYER  
Press PLAY on the source player.  
3
START RECORDING DECK  
TV Receiver  
Source player  
Your recorder  
Engage its Record mode.  
4
NOTES:  
All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.  
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 (pg. 10).  
AV Cable  
(not provided)  
VIDEO  
CHANNEL  
RF Cable (provided)  
Another recorder  
Recording deck  
Remote A/B Code  
Switching  
VCR  
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.  
NUMBER "2"  
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
NUMBER "1"  
6
9
1 Unplug the mains power cord from the mains outlet.  
4
0
2 While holding down  
on the remote control, press the  
VCR  
NUMBER key "2" and then press STOP.  
3 Plug the mains power cord back into the mains outlet.  
4 Press  
on the remote control. The recorder will now  
only respond to B code signals.  
1
NOTE:  
To set the recorder back to respond to A code signals, repeat  
the same procedure as shown above except pressing  
NUMBER key "1" instead of "2" in step 2.  
STOP  
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31  
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  
Engage its Play mode.  
START RECORDING DECK  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
Engage its Record mode.  
4
0
NUMBER "0"  
Recording deck  
Your recorder  
1
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
Source player  
AV Cable  
(not provided)  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
Camcorder  
or  
Another video recorder  
Source player  
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TUNER SET  
32  
EN  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
IMPORTANT  
Perform the following steps only if —  
— Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set  
Up function (pg. 6).  
— you have moved to a different area or if a new station  
starts broadcasting in your area.  
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 to call them up by using the TV PROG buttons without  
going through any vacant channel.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
Auto Channel Set  
4
0
TURN ON THE RECORDER  
TV PROG  
Press  
.
1
2
3
1
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
OK  
MENU  
PUSH JOG  
PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL  
SET  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to  
MAIN MENU  
place the pointer next to  
MODE SET  
"AUTO CH SET", then  
AUTO CH SET  
press OK or PUSH JOG  
.
MANUAL CH SET  
INITIAL SET  
[5 ] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
The Auto Set screen appears, and remains on screen  
while the recorder  
searches for receiv-  
AUTO SET  
able stations. As Auto  
Channel Set  
PLEASE WAIT  
progresses, the "  
"
mark on the screen  
moves from left to  
right.  
+
+
+
0
[MENU] : EXIT  
Wait until the  
screen as shown  
in step 4 appears.  
Beginning  
End  
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33  
VIEW CHANNEL LIST  
SCREEN  
After "SCAN COMPLETED"  
is displayed on the screen  
for about 5 seconds, the  
Channel List screen  
PR CH  
ID  
PR CH ID  
01 25 – – – – 07 C33 – – – –  
02 C08 – – – – 08 C26 – – – –  
4
5
03 10 – – – – 09  
55 – – – –  
04 C65 – – – – 10 C24 – – – –  
05 C31 – – – – 11 C23 – – – –  
06 C32 – – – – 12 C25 – – – –  
looking like the one to the  
right appears. The stations  
your recorder located  
appear on the Channel List  
screen — channel  
positions (PR) and  
channels (CH).  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
5
[
]  
2
=
: EDIT  
= [X] : DELETE  
[MENU] : EXIT  
C: Cable  
4
0
The blueback screen and the program currently being  
broadcast by the blinking station appear alternately for  
8 seconds each.  
To view the next page, use the PUSH JOG %fi button  
on the remote control.  
1
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
OK  
Using the Channel List screen, you can skip or add  
channel positions, enter station names and perform  
other operations. Refer to pages 34 – 37 for the  
procedures.  
MENU  
PUSH JOG  
NOTES:  
Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel  
Set. If you want to perform it manually, refer to page 35.  
If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not  
connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-"  
appears on the screen in step 4. When this happens, make  
sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set  
will take place again.  
IMPORTANT  
If no sound accompanies the picture on some channels  
that have been stored by Auto Channel Set, the TV  
system setting for those channels may be incorrect. Select  
the appropriate TV system for those channels. "TV  
System Selection – When you see the picture but hear no  
audio" on page 37.  
Since your video recorder memorizes all detected  
stations even if the reception condition is poor, some of  
those stored stations may produce a noisy picture. To  
delete those stations, "Delete A Channel" on page 35.  
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TUNER SET (cont.)  
34  
EN  
SELECT BAND  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to  
change the band between  
CH (regular) and CC  
TV  
4
5
PR CH  
ID  
FINE SYSTEM  
12 CH01 – – – – +/–  
D/K  
(cable), then press PUSH  
JOG  
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
5
[
[
] : SELECT  
] : CURSOR +=  
: OK  
2
NUMBER  
[MENU] : EXIT  
The blueback screen and the  
programme currently being  
broadcast by the selected channel  
appear alternately for 8 seconds  
each.  
4
0
CANCEL  
INPUT CHANNEL  
Press the NUMBER keys to input the channel number you  
1
want to store.  
Input "0" before any single number entries.  
To input the registered station name (ID – pg. 38),  
press PUSH JOG until "– – – –" (ID setting) begins  
blinking, then press PUSH JOG  
For fine tuning adjustment, press PUSH JOG until  
%fi  
.
OK  
MENU  
%
"+/–" begins blinking, then press PUSH JOG .  
While tuning, “+” or “–” appears.  
PUSH JOG  
To select the appropriate TV system, press PUSH JOG  
until TV system setting (B/G or D/K) blinks, then  
press PUSH JOG %fi. Refer to the table below.  
ENTER NEW CHANNEL  
Storing Channels Manually  
INFORMATION  
Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (pg. 6)  
Press OK and the Channel List screen appears.  
or Auto Channel Set (pg. 32).  
Repeat steps 3 through 6 as necessary.  
6
7
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
CLOSE CHANNEL LIST  
Press MENU.  
SCREEN  
1
Press MENU.  
ACCESS CHANNEL LIST  
To change positions, see "Change Station Channel  
Position" (pg. 35).  
If you wish to set station names other than the ones  
registered in your recorder, "Set Stations (B)" on  
page 37.  
SCREEN  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to  
“MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or PUSH JOG  
.
2
3
The Channel List screen appears.  
SELECT POSITION  
Major Countries  
TV System  
Press PUSH JOG %fi  
until an open position in  
which you want to store a  
channel begins blinking,  
then press OK. The  
Manual Channel Set  
screen appears.  
(Ex.) To store in position 12.  
Austria, Denmark, Finland, Holland,  
Italy, Norway, Spain, Switzerland,  
Sweden, Germany, Egypt  
PR CH  
ID  
PR CH ID  
01 25 – – – – 07 C33 – – – –  
B/G  
02 CDB – – – – 08 C26 – – – –  
03 10 – – – – 09 55 – – – –  
04 C65 – – – – 10 C24 – – – –  
05 C31 – – – – 11 C23 – – – –  
China, Mongolia, Rumania, Bulgaria,  
Czech Rep., Slovakia, Hungary, Poland,  
Russia  
06 C32 – – – – 12  
– – – –  
D/K  
[5  
]
=
: EDIT  
= [CANCEL] : DELETE  
[MENU] : EXIT  
The blueback screen and the  
programme currently being  
broadcast by the selected channel  
appear alternately for 8 seconds  
each.  
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EN  
35  
Delete A Channel  
Fine-Tuning Channels  
Already Stored  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on  
page 34 to access the Channel List screen before continuing.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on  
page 34 to access the Channel List screen before continuing.  
SELECT ITEM  
%fi  
Press PUSH JOG  
until the item you want to delete  
begins blinking.  
SELECT CHANNEL TO  
FINE-TUNE  
1
2
%fi  
Press PUSH JOG  
until the channel you want to  
DELETE CHANNEL  
tune begins blinking.  
Press CANCEL.  
1
The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves  
up one line.  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.  
ACCESS MANUAL  
CHANNEL SET SCREEN  
Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen  
CLOSE CHANNEL LIST  
appears.  
SCREEN  
2
3
Press MENU.  
PERFORM TUNING  
3
Press PUSH JOG until "+/–" begins blinking, then  
%fi  
press PUSH JOG  
Then press OK.  
until the picture is its clearest.  
Change Station Channel  
Position  
The Channel List screen appears.  
Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on  
CLOSE CHANNEL LIST  
page 34 to access the Channel List screen before continuing.  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
SELECT ITEM  
4
%fi  
Press PUSH JOG  
until the item you want to move  
begins blinking. Then press OK and the station name  
1
2
(ID) and its channel (CH) number begin blinking.  
SELECT NEW POSITION  
channel position, then press OK.  
Example: If you moved the station in position 4 to  
position 2, the stations originally in positions  
2 and 3 each move down one space.  
%fi  
Press PUSH JOG  
to move the station to the new  
PR CH  
ID  
PR CH ID  
PR CH  
ID  
PR CH ID  
01 25 – – – – 07 C33 – – – –  
02 C08 – – – – 08 C26 – – – –  
01 25 – – – – 07 C33 – – – –  
02 C65 – – – – 08 C26 – – – –  
03 10 – – – – 09  
55 – – – –  
03 C08 – – – – 09  
55 – – – –  
04 C65 – – – – 10 C24 – – – –  
05 C31 – – – – 11 C23 – – – –  
06 C32 – – – – 12 C25 – – – –  
04 10 – – – – 10 C24 – – – –  
05 C31 – – – – 11 C23 – – – –  
06 C32 – – – – 12 C25 – – – –  
5
[
] : MOVE  
: MANUAL CH SET  
[5 ] : MOVE =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
[MENU] : EXIT  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.  
CLOSE CHANNEL LIST  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
3
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TUNER SET (cont.)  
36  
EN  
Set Stations (A)  
Set station names that are registered in your recorder.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on  
page 34 to access the Channel List screen before continuing.  
SELECT ITEM  
blinking.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
%fi  
Press PUSH JOG  
until the item you want begins  
2
1
4
0
ACCESS MANUAL  
CHANNEL SET SCREEN  
Press OK twice.  
2
3
1
SELECT NEW STATION  
Press PUSH JOG until  
the station name (ID)  
TV  
FINE SYSTEM  
06 CH45 – – – – +/– D/K  
begins blinking, then press  
OK  
PR CH  
ID  
%fi  
PUSH JOG  
until the  
MENU  
new station’s name (ID)  
you want to store begins  
blinking.  
Registered station names  
(pg. 38) appear as you  
PUSH JOG  
[5 ] : CHANGE ID  
[
] : CURSOR +=  
: OK  
[MENU] : EXIT  
%fi  
press PUSH JOG  
.
SWITCH STATIONS  
Press OK.  
The Channel List screen appears.  
4
5
Repeat steps 1 through 4 as necessary.  
CLOSE CHANNEL LIST  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
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EN  
37  
Set Stations (B)  
TV System Selection - When  
you see the picture but hear  
no audio  
Set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on  
page 34 to access the Channel List screen and then perform  
step 1 and 2 of "Set Stations (A)" on the left before continuing.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on  
page 34 to access the Channel List screen before continuing.  
SELECT STATION NAME  
SELECT CHANNEL  
POSITION  
want to change its TV system begins blinking, then  
press OK. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.  
CHARACTER  
Press PUSH JOG until  
the first letter of the station  
%
Press PUSH JOG until the channel position you  
TV  
1
2
name begins blinking.  
PR CH  
ID  
FINE SYSTEM  
1
2
06 CH45 ARD +/–  
D/K  
SELECT TV SYSTEM  
5
[
[
] : A-Z, 0-9  
] : CURSOR +=  
: OK  
Press PUSH JOG until TV system setting (D/K or B/G)  
%
begins blinking and then press PUSH JOG to select  
[MENU] : EXIT  
the appropriate TV system. Refer to the table on page  
34 also.  
ENTER NEW CHARACTER  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to cycle through the characters  
RETURN TO CHANNEL LIST  
(A–Z, 0–9, –, , +, (space) ) and stop when the  
*
SCREEN  
desired character is indicated, then press PUSH JOG  
to enter. Enter the remaining characters the same way  
(maximum of 4).  
Press OK.  
The Channel List screen appears.  
Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.  
After entering all characters, press OK.  
3
4
The Channel List screen appears.  
If you make a mistake, press PUSH JOG until the  
incorrect character begins blinking. Then enter the  
CLOSE CHANNEL LIST  
%fi  
correct character by pressing PUSH JOG  
.
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
CLOSE CHANNEL LIST  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
3
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TUNER SET (cont.)  
38  
EN  
TV Station And ID List  
ID*  
STATION NAME  
ID*  
STATION NAME  
1000  
3SAT  
ADLT  
ANT3  
ARD  
ARTE  
BBC  
TV1000  
3SAT  
ORF2  
ORF3  
OWL3  
PREM  
PRO7  
RAI1  
RAI2  
RAI3  
RET4  
21  
ORF2  
ORF3  
ADULT  
ANTENA3  
ARD  
OWL3  
PREMIERE  
PRO7  
ARTE  
RAI1  
BBC GROUP  
BBC1  
RAI2  
BBC1  
BBC2  
BR3  
RAI3  
BBC2  
RETE4  
BAYERN3  
CANAL PLUS  
PORTUGUSES  
CANALE5  
CHANNEL4  
CHANNEL5  
CHILD  
TELE21  
RTBF1 or 2  
RTL  
C+  
C1  
RTBF  
RTL  
CAN5  
CH4  
RTL2  
RTL4  
RTL5  
RTP  
S4  
SAT1  
SBS  
SHOW  
SIC  
SKY  
SKYN  
SPRT  
SRTL  
STAR  
SVT1  
SVT2  
SW3  
TCC  
RTL2  
RTL4  
CH5  
RTL5  
CHLD  
CINE  
CLUB  
CMT  
CNN  
CSUR  
DISC  
DR  
RTP  
CINEMA  
TELECLUB  
CMT  
SCHWEIZ4  
SAT1  
SBS  
CNN  
SHOW  
SOCIEDADE  
SKY CHANNEL  
SKY NEWS  
SPORT  
SUPER RTL  
STAR-TV  
SVT1  
ANDALUCIA  
DISCOVERY  
DR TV  
DRS  
DSF  
DRS  
DSF  
ETB1  
ETB2  
EURO  
EUSP  
FEMM  
FILM  
FNET  
FR2  
ETB1  
ETB2  
EURONEWS  
EUROSPORTS  
FEMMAN  
FILM  
SVT2  
SUEDWEST3  
TCC  
TELE  
TEL5  
TF1  
TELE  
FILMNET  
France2  
France3  
GALAVISION  
HESSEN3  
INFO-KANAL  
ITALIA1  
ITALIA7  
ITV  
TELE5  
TF1  
FR3  
TM3  
TMC  
TNT  
TM3  
GALA  
HR3  
TELEMONTECARLO  
TNT INT  
TRT INT  
TSI  
INFO  
ITA1  
TRT  
TSI  
ITA7  
TSR  
TSR  
ITV  
TV1  
BRTN TV1  
BRTN TV2  
TV3  
JSTV  
JSTV  
KA2  
TV2  
KA2  
TV3  
KAB1  
KAN2  
LOCA  
M6  
KABEL1  
KANAL2  
LOCAL  
M6  
TV4  
TV4  
TV5  
TV5  
TV6  
TV6  
TVE1  
TVE2  
TVG  
TVI  
TVE1  
MBC  
MCM  
MDR  
MOVE  
MTV  
MTV3  
N3  
N-TV  
NBC  
NDR3  
NED1  
NED2  
NED3  
NEWS  
NICK  
NRK  
MBR  
TVE2  
MCM  
TV GALICIA  
TV INDEPENDENT  
TV NORGE  
VIDEO  
VERONICA  
VH-1  
MDR  
MOVIE  
MTV  
TVN  
VCR  
VERO  
VH-1  
VIVA  
VIV2  
VMTV  
VOX  
VT4  
MTV3  
NORD3  
N-TV  
VIVA  
VIVA2  
NBC SUPER  
NDR3  
VIDEO MUSIC  
VOX  
NED1  
NED2  
VT4  
NED3  
VTM  
WDR1  
WDR3  
YLE1  
YLE2  
ZDF  
VTM  
West1  
NICKELODEON  
NRK  
NRK2  
ODEON  
ORF1  
West3  
YLE1  
NRK2  
ODE  
ORF1  
YLE2  
ZDF  
ZTV  
ZTV  
* The "ID" abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the  
station name. The "ID" abbreviation is listed in the Channel  
List screen and is displayed on the TV screen when the  
recorder is tuned to a different station.  
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
EN  
39  
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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TROUBLESHOOTING  
40  
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.  
The remote control is set to the  
wrong operating mode.  
Replace the dead batteries with new ones.  
Press the appropriate button (TV or  
VCR) depending on the unit you want  
to operate. (pg. 29)  
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.  
2. The tape will not rewind or fast-  
forward.  
The tape is already fully rewound or  
fast-forwarded.  
Check the cassette.  
PLAYBACK  
SYMPTOM  
1. The playback picture does not  
appear while the tape is running.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
If you’re using the RF OUT connec-  
tion . . .  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
If you are using the RF OUT connec-  
tion . . .  
. . . the TV receiver’s channel selector  
is not set to the VIDEO channel.  
. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel  
has not been correctly set.  
If you’re using the AV connection, the  
TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.  
. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO  
channel. (pg. 4)  
. . . Perform "Video Channel Set"  
(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. (pg. 14)  
4. Noise appears during slow-motion  
playback.  
The automatic tracking mode is  
engaged.  
Try manual tracking. (pg. 14)  
5. Noise appears during still  
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. 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.  
(pg. 37.)  
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EN  
41  
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.  
The recorders channel positions  
have been set incorrectly.  
Refer to "Guide Program Number Set"  
and re-perform the procedure  
(pg. 20).  
7. SHOWVIEW does not timer-record  
properly.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
42  
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 (pg. 34).  
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  
(pg. 6).  
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INDEX  
EN  
43  
FRONT VIEW  
1
2
3
4 5 6  
STANDBY/ON  
DISPLAY  
SP/LP  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
REVIEW  
TV PROG  
REC LINK  
SP  
VPS/PDC  
7
8
9 0  
!
@
#
$
%
^
1 STANDBY/ON  
Button pg. 5  
9 REC LINK Button pg. 28  
0 REC LINK Indicator pg. 28  
! Display Panel pg. 44  
@ Infrared Beam Receiving Window  
# TV PROG +/– Buttons pg. 16  
$ RECORD Button pg. 16  
% STOP/EJECT Button pg. 12  
^ PAUSE Button pg. 13  
2 Cassette Loading Slot  
3 DISPLAY Button pg. 17  
4 Rewind [REW] Button pg. 12, 13  
5 PLAY Button pg. 12  
6 Fast Forward Button pg. 12, 13  
7 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors pg. 31  
8 SP/LP Button pg. 16 (HR-J459EE)  
COUNTER RESET Button pg. 17 (HR-J259EE)  
REAR VIEW  
2 3  
1
ANT. IN  
OUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
RF OUT  
4
1 Mains Power Cord pg. 3  
2 AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Connectors pg. 3, 30  
3 ANT. IN Connector pg. 3  
4 RF OUT Connector pg. 3  
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INDEX (cont.)  
44  
EN  
DISPLAY PANEL  
1
2
3
4 5  
6
7
8
REVIEW  
SP  
VPS/PDC  
9
0
!
@
1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display pg. 19  
3 Tape Speed Indicators pg. 16  
4 Programme Time Indicators pg. 24  
5 "Timer" Indicator pg. 23  
6 Tape Remaining Time Indicator pg. 17  
7 Channel Display  
2 Symbolic Mode Indicators  
STILL:  
SLOW:  
PLAY:  
VARIABLE  
RECORD:  
Clock Display  
SHUTTLE SEARCH:  
8 Instant REVIEW Indicator pg. 15  
9 VPS Indicator pg. 23, 25  
* PDC (Programme Delivery Control) recording is not  
possible with this recorder.  
RECORD PAUSE:  
0 "Cassette Loaded" Mark  
! Counter/Remain Display  
@ Mode Display (F-1)  
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EN  
45  
1 TV Button pg. 29  
2 VCR Button pg. 29  
REMOTE CONTROL  
3 TV/VCR Button pg. 29  
4 REVIEW Button pg. 15  
5 NUMBER Keys pg. 16  
6 CANCEL Button pg. 22  
Counter [C.] RESET Button pg. 17  
7 STOP +/– Button pg. 23  
8 START +/– Button pg. 24  
9 PROG. Button pg. 22  
0 PROG. CHECK Button pg. 26  
! Rewind [REW] Button pg. 12  
@ Record Button pg. 16  
# Stop Button pg. 12  
^
&
1
2
VCR  
TV  
3
4
TV/VCR  
AUDIO  
DISPLAY  
*
(
)
q
w
e
r
t
y
u
i
o
p
(MONITOR)  
1
4
2
3
2
5
6
5
DAILY  
WEEKLY  
7
C. RESET  
8
9
AUX  
6
7
CANCEL  
TIMER  
4
0
$ MENU Button pg. 7  
START  
STOP  
DATE  
TV  
PROG  
% PUSH JOG %fi Button pg.6  
8
TV PROG +/– pg. 29  
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING  
^ STANDBY/ON  
Button pg. 5  
9
0
!
@
#
$
%
PROG.  
CHECK  
30 SEC  
PROG.  
1
&
(TV Muting) Button pg. 29  
* DISPLAY Button pg. 17  
( DAILY Button pg. 23  
) WEEKLY Button pg. 23  
q AUX Button pg. 31  
R
w TIMER Button pg. 23  
e DATE +/– Button pg. 24  
r TV PROG +/– Button pg. 16, 25  
t 30 SEC Button pg. 15  
y Tracking Button pg. 14  
SP/LP Button pg. 16  
PUSH JOG  
V
V
L
Q
R
G
u Play Button pg. 12  
i Fast Forward [FF] Button pg. 12  
o Pause Button pg. 13  
p OK Button pg. 5  
MULTI BRAND  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
Q PUSH JOG  
Button pg. 13, 15  
TV VOL +/–Button pg. 29  
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also  
be used to operate your TV pg 29.  
How To Use  
NOTES:  
The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's  
functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets of JVC and other  
brands. pg. 29.  
When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct  
directions as indicated under the battery cover.  
If the remote control doesn't work properly, remove its batteries,  
wait a short time, replace the batteries and then try again.  
Point the remote control toward the sensor window.  
The maximum operating distance of the remote control is  
about 8 m.  
ATTENTION  
The remote control can operate not only the video recorder but also some of your TV's functions.  
To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button to set the remote control to the Video mode.  
To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the remote control to the TV mode (pg. 29).  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
46  
EN  
GENERAL  
TUNER/TIMER  
Power requirement  
Rating  
TV channel storage  
capacity  
: AC 110 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz  
: AC 90 – 260 V`, 50/60 Hz  
: 18W  
: 99 positions  
Operating  
(+AUX position)  
Power consumption  
Temperature  
Operating  
Storage  
Operating position  
Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 x 94 x 277 mm  
Weight  
Format  
Tuning system  
Channel coverage  
: Frequency synthesized tuner  
: VHF 47 – 100/104 – 300/  
302 – 470MHz  
: 5°C to 40°C  
: –20°C to 60°C  
: Horizontal only  
UHF 470 – 862MHz  
: UHF channels (Adjustable  
E28 – E60)  
Aerial output  
: 3.4 kg  
: VHS standard  
Memory backup time  
: Approx. 18 hours  
Backup time becomes shorter as the unit's internal parts  
become old. When this occurs, please consult your  
nearby JVC dealer.  
Maximum recording time  
(SP)  
: 240 min. with E-240 video  
cassette  
(LP) [J459EE only] : 480 min. with E-240 video  
cassette  
ACCESSORIES  
Provided accessories  
: RF cable,  
Infrared remote control unit,  
"R6/UM-3" battery x 2  
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  
: DA-4 (Double Azimuth)  
head helical scan system  
[J459EE]  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise  
specified.  
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.  
Recording system  
: Rotary two-head helical scan  
system [J259EE]  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Horizontal resolution  
Frequency range  
Input/Output  
: 45 dB  
: 250 lines  
: 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz  
: RCA connectors  
(IN x 1, OUT x 1)  
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