JVC VCR HR J270EK User Manual

CONTENTS  
SAFETY FIRST  
2
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
Safety Precautions.............................2  
Some Do's And Don'ts .....................3  
QUICK SET UP GUIDE  
4
CHECK THE CONTENTS ..................4  
INSTALLATION ................................5  
AUTO SET UP ..................................6  
PRESET DOWNLOAD ......................7  
HR-J670EK  
HR-J672EK  
HR-J470EK  
T-V LINK  
9
T-V Link Functions ............................9  
SATELLITE RECEIVER CONTROL  
Satellite Receiver Control Setting ....10  
10  
BASIC OPERATIONS  
12  
Playback .........................................12  
Recording .......................................14  
VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming...16  
Express Timer Programming ............18  
ADVANCED OPERATIONS  
Playback/Recording According  
To Tape Characteristics ...................22  
Looking For The Scene You Want ...24  
Selecting The Sound You Want  
(HR-J670/672EK only) .....................25  
Automatic Satellite Programme  
22  
HR-J270EK  
TV  
–:–  
TV/VCR  
AUDIO  
1
2
5
3
6
2
4
VPS/PDC  
7
DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO  
8
AUX  
0
9
0000  
4
START  
DEBUT  
STOP  
FIN  
DATE  
PR  
Recording .......................................26  
Playback Picture Adjustment ..........28  
Minimizing Picture Degradation  
EXPRESS  
?
1
PROG  
30 SEC  
T
3
OK  
MENU  
While Editing..................................29  
Edit From A Camcorder...................30  
Edit To Or From Another Video  
VIDEO  
L
–AUDIO–  
R
PR  
SAT  
Recorder .........................................31  
Other Functions ..............................33  
The recorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual  
are of HR-J670/672EK.  
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS  
Connection To A Stereo System  
37  
(HR-J670/672EK only) .....................37  
PAL  
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS  
38  
Clock Set ........................................38  
VIDEO Plus+ Setup.........................39  
Video Channel Set ..........................40  
Tuner Set.........................................42  
SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION  
49  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Questions And Answers ..................49  
Troubleshooting ..............................50  
Index ..............................................52  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Back Cover  
LPT0314-001B  
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3
Some Do's And Don'ts On The Safe  
Use Of Equipment  
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any  
electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.  
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.  
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnec-  
tions between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's  
instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.  
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equip-  
ment.  
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.  
DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is  
damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.  
DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.  
DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is de-  
signed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the  
equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need  
to be made for infirm or handicapped people.  
DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements  
of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.  
DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.  
DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheat-  
ing will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.  
DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always  
fit the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instruc-  
tions.  
DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.  
ABOVE ALL...  
NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the  
case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;  
NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than  
sorry!  
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QUICK SET UP GUIDE  
4
Dear Customer,  
Thank you for purchasing this JVC Video Cassette Recorder.  
Please use this QUICK SET UP GUIDE to help you to set up your video cassette  
recorder.  
CHECK THE CONTENTS  
CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW  
1
Video Cassette Recorder  
TV  
– –:– –  
TV/VCR  
AUDIO  
1
2
5
3
6
2
4
VPS/PDC  
7
DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO  
8
AUX  
0
9
VIDEO  
L –AUDIO– R  
4
0000  
PR  
SAT  
START  
DEBUT  
STOP  
FIN  
DATE  
PR  
EXPRESS  
?
1
PROG  
30 SEC  
3
OK  
MENU  
RF Cable  
"AA" Batteries (x 2)  
Infrared Remote Control Unit  
Satellite Controller  
(provided only for HR-J670/672EK)  
You are now ready to install your video recorder.  
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INSTALLATION  
2
CONNECT VIDEO RECORDER TO TV  
Place the recorder on a stable, flat surface.  
Back of TV  
RF Cable (provided)  
21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)  
TV Aerial Cable  
(not provided)  
Make this connection  
if your TV has a 21-pin  
AV input connector  
(SCART) in order to reduce  
the possibility of interference.  
And if you are using a stereo  
TV, you will need this cable  
in order to enjoy stereo  
playback of videotapes.  
Aerial connector  
21-pin AV input connector  
(SCART)  
Mains Power Cord  
ENTREE  
ANT. IN  
CONTROLEUR SAT  
CONTROL SORTIE  
SAT  
OUT  
(
)
(
)
L-1  
L-2  
AV2 ENTREE/DECODEUR  
AV1 ENTREE/SORTIE  
R
AUDIO  
L
ANTENNE  
SORTIE  
RF OUT  
IN/DECODER  
IN/OUT  
Back of Recorder  
Mains outlet  
RF CONNECTION  
AV CONNECTION  
To connect to a TV with NO 21-pin AV input connector  
(SCART) . . .  
To connect to a TV with 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) . . .  
1– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF CONNECTION”.  
2– Connect an optional SCART cable between the AV1 (L-1)  
IN/OUT socket on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s  
21-pin AV input connector (SCART).  
1– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.  
2– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack on the rear  
panel of the recorder.  
3– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT jack on  
the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s aerial connector.  
ATTENTION  
Do NOT Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet until all connections are completed.  
Do NOT press the  
button on the recorder or on the remote control to turn on the recorder's  
power before you start the Auto Set Up procedure described on page 6.  
Go to Step 3 – AUTO SET UP  
AFTER YOU FINISH THIS STEP  
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QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.)  
6
AUTO SET UP  
3
SET THE TUNER CHANNELS, CLOCK, GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS AND VIDEO CHANNEL*  
The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock, VIDEO Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers and the video channel*  
automatically the first time the  
button on the recorder or on the remote is pressed to turn on the recorder after the mains power  
cord has been plugged into a mains outlet.  
* Useful if you have connected the video recorder to  
your TV via RF connection (pg. 5). Video  
Channel (RF output channel) is the channel on  
which your TV receives picture and sound signals  
from the video recorder through the RF cable.  
Before performing the following procedure, make sure that:  
the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder.  
the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet.  
batteries have been installed in the remote control.  
Press  
. If "Auto"#appears on the display  
1
panel, press OK or . "Auto" blinks; do  
NOT press any button on the recorder or  
remote control until the display panel shows either the display as illustrated  
below in item 2 or "– – :– –". Auto Set Up usually takes about 4 – 12 minutes;  
the duration varies by area.  
If "– –:– –" appears on the display panel,  
AUTO SET  
refer to page 8.  
With the AV connection (pg. 5), if the TV is  
turned on and set to its AV mode, the AUTO  
SET screen will appear.  
When you have connected the video recorder  
to a TV offering T-V Link via the AV connec-  
tion (pg. 5) and the TV is turned on, the  
recorder automatically performs the Preset  
Download (pg. 7) even if you select  
"Auto" for Auto Set Up function.  
PLEASE WAIT  
+
+
+
0
–:–  
[MENU] : EXIT  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Beginning  
End  
2
4
If you have connected the video  
recorder to your TV via the provided  
RF cable only (RF connection) —  
2
the channel that is shown on the display panel is your Video Channel.  
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to the Video  
?
1
Channel. — Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do  
this.  
Go to item 3 .  
If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both the provided RF  
cable and a 21-pin SCART cable (AV connection)  
3
you do not need the video channel so you have to set the video channel to off.  
Press PR – until the display panel  
– –  
shows "_OUT " to set the Video  
Channel to off.  
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to its AV mode.  
— Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this.  
Go to item 3 .  
Press OK to finish Auto Set Up and refer to page 8 to check the results.  
3
ATTENTION  
NOTES:  
Once you have performed Auto Set Up, all the stored  
stations, Guide Program numbers and the video channel  
remain in the recorder's memory and the recorder will not  
perform Auto Set Up again. If there is a power cut and the  
recorder's memory backup expires you only need to reset  
the clock. (pg. 38)  
Auto channel set function takes place first; it assigns  
automatically all receivable stations in your area.  
Auto clock set function sets the clock automatically.  
During auto channel set, the recorder recognizes each  
station name of the detected stations and stores them in  
the recorder's memory, then automatically sets the VIDEO  
Plus+ assigned Guide Program number for those stations  
according to the broadcast area.  
If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting  
as required.  
For RF connection users: The video recorder detects the  
channels which are not occupied by local stations and  
selects one channel automatically for your Video Channel  
that is located in the middle of more than 5 vacant channels.  
Video Channel setting (for RF connection users) pg. 40  
Tuner setting pg. 42  
Clock setting pg. 38  
If a new station begins broadcasting in your area, perform  
tuner setting (pg. 42) and, if necessary, video channel  
setting (pg. 40).  
If there is power cut or if you press  
or MENU while  
Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be inter-  
rupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and  
press  
to turn the power back on in order to re-start  
Auto Set Up.  
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PRESET DOWNLOAD  
SET THE TUNER CHANNELS BY DOWNLOADING FROM YOUR TV, CLOCK AND GUIDE PROGRAM  
NUMBERS  
When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (pg. 5), you can set the recorder's tuner channels  
by downloading preset data from your TV instead of using the Auto Set Up function (pg. 6). After downloading is completed, the  
recorder sets the clock and VIDEO Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers automatically.  
For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.  
ATTENTION  
You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.*  
* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired 21-pin  
SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.  
Before performing the following procedure, make sure that:  
the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder and a 21-pin  
SCART cable is connected between your TV and the recorder.  
the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet.  
batteries have been installed in the remote control.  
Press  
. If "Auto" appears on the display  
1
%
panel, Press  
to select "CH – –" and  
press OK or #. Preset position on the  
display panel increases from "CH1";  
do NOT press any button on the recorder  
or remote control until the display panel  
shows either the display as illustrated on  
page 8 or "– – :– –".  
T-V LINK  
PLEASE WAIT  
If "– –:– –" appears on the display panel, refer  
to page 8.  
If you are using the on-screen display, the T-V  
LINK screen will appear. Then the GUIDE  
PROG SET screen will appear during Guide  
Program number set.  
If you press any button on the recorder or  
remote control while downloading is in  
progress, this process will be interrupted and  
you will need to start again. See NOTES below.  
[MENU] : EXIT  
–:–  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
4
GUIDE PROG SET  
PLEASE WAIT  
?
1
[MENU] : EXIT  
Press  
to turn off the recorder. Press  
2
3
and hold down STOP on the recorder  
until the display panel shows the display  
as illustrated on the right. Press PR – until  
the display panel shows "_OUT– –" to set  
the Video Channel to off.  
3
Press OK to exit Video Channel Set mode.  
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to its AV mode.  
— Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this.  
NOTES:  
In areas where no TV station transmits the PDC signal, the recorder cannot perform either auto clock set or auto Guide Program  
number set.  
If there is a power cut, or if you press  
or MENU while downloading or set up is in progress, it will be interrupted; be sure to  
turn off the recorder power once and try again from the beginning.  
Auto clock may not function properly depending on reception conditions.  
When you perform Preset Download, be sure to use fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.  
On this recorder, the characters available for station names (ID) are A–Z, 0–9, –, , + and  
(space). The names of some  
*
downloaded stations may differ from those on your TV (pg. 46).  
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QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.)  
8
Auto Set Up/Preset Download results appear on the display panel  
When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been completed successfully the  
correct current time will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in item 3 on page 6 or  
A
B
C
after performing the item 1 on page 7.  
When auto channel set has been completed successfully but auto clock set has not, "(PR)1"  
will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in item 3 on page 6 or after performing the  
item 1 on page 7.  
When neither auto channel set nor auto clock set has been completed successfully, "– –:– –"  
will be displayed.  
* You can check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly when you perform VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming  
(pg. 16); if the correct preset position number is displayed in step 3, this confirms that the Guide Program number for the  
PlusCode number you enter in step 2 has been set correctly.  
A If both auto channel set and auto clock set have been performed successfully:  
1 Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the  
recorder's memory by using the PR button(s).  
If station names (ID — pg. 47) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at the  
top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds each time the recorder is tuned to a different station.  
If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change preset positions, or to set or change station  
names, see pages 44 – 46.  
Now you have finished the basic set up and can use your recorder for both playback and recording.  
B If auto channel set has succeeded but auto clock set has not:  
1 Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the  
recorder's memory by using the PR button(s).  
If station names (ID — pg. 47) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at the  
top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds each time the recorder is tuned to a different station.  
If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change preset positions, or to set or change station  
names, see pages 44 – 46.  
2 Perform "Clock Set" on page 38.  
Now you have finished the basic set up and can use your recorder for both playback and recording.  
C If both auto channel set and auto clock set have failed:  
1 Make sure that the TV aerial cable is connected properly to the recorder (for RF connection), or that the 21-pin SCART cable  
is connected properly between TV and the recorder (for AV connection). Turn off the recorder power once, then turn the  
recorder power back on again.  
2 Perform "Auto Set Up" on page 6 or "Preset Download" on page 7.  
IMPORTANT  
In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work  
properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly, when you timer-record a TV programme using VIDEO Plus+, the  
recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using VIDEO Plus+, be sure to check  
that the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record has been selected (pg. 16, "VIDEO  
Plus+ Timer Programming").  
Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. In these cases picture quality  
may be poor. To delete those stations which have an unacceptable picture "Delete A Channel" on page 45.  
If any of the above problems occur, refer to pages 44 – 46 to input station names ("Set Stations") or delete unnecessary  
stations ("Delete A Channel"). You can also change station preset positions ("Change Station Preset Position").  
For RF connection users: In certain reception conditions, the Video Channel may not be set correctly and interference may  
appear in the TV picture while the recorder's power is on. Set your Video Channel manually. pg. 40, "Video Channel Set".  
If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line  
on 020 8208 7654  
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T-V LINK  
9
Direct Rec  
You can start recording the programme that you are watching  
on your TV with simple operation. Press and hold RECORD and  
press PLAY on the remote control, or press RECORD on the  
recorder.  
T-V Link  
Follow the procedure below to use this function.  
Functions  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
When you connect the recorder and your TV via a fully-wired  
21-pin SCART cable (pg. 5), the following functions are  
available. You can use these functions only with a TV offering  
T-V Link, etc.*  
For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.  
* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,  
SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-  
wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and  
available functions may differ by system.  
TURN ON THE RECORDER  
Press  
.
1
2
3
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
NexTView Link  
Press MENU.  
You can download the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)  
information from your TV for timer-programming on the  
recorder.  
For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.  
ACCESS MODE SET  
SCREEN  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
"MODE SET", then press  
Press %fi to move the  
MAIN MENU  
TV Auto Power On  
MODE SET  
AUTO CH SET  
MANUAL CH SET  
INITIAL SET  
You can turn on the TV and set it to video mode automatically  
whenever you play a tape.  
OK or  
#.  
For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.  
T
5
[
] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
VCR Auto Standby  
You can use your TV's remote control to turn off the recorder.  
For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.  
SELECT DIRECT REC MODE  
Press %fi to move the  
MODE SET  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
B. E. S. T.  
ON  
4
"DIRECT REC", then press  
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO  
AUTO TIMER  
O. S. D.  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OK or  
#
to set to "ON".  
DIRECT REC  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF  
POWER SAVE  
NEXT PAGE  
OFF  
[5∞] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
5
NOTES:  
If "DIRECT REC" is set to "OFF", the RECORD button functions  
as described in "Recording" (pg. 14) .  
During the Direct Rec, "– –" appears on the display panel.  
When you perform T-V LINK functions, be sure to use a fully-  
wired 21-pin SCART cable.  
Direct Rec is not possible with a scrambled broadcast.  
To record a scrambled broadcast, set "DIRECT REC" to "OFF"  
and follow the procedure described in "Recording" on page  
14.  
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SATELLITE RECEIVER CONTROL  
10  
Installing Satellite Controller  
Satellite  
SITUATE SATELLITE  
CONTROLLER  
Place the Satellite Controller so that the path between  
its transmitter and the satellite receiver’s remote sensor  
Receiver  
1
is unobstructed.  
Control Setting  
ATTACH SATELLITE  
CONTROLLER  
The following procedure is required if you receive satellite  
channels through a satellite receiver. Around 20 seconds before  
VIDEO Plus+ timer recording (pg. 16) or Express timer  
programming (pg. 18) starts, the recorder sets its input mode  
to "L-2" and automatically switches the satellite receiver’s  
channels using the Satellite Controller (provided only for  
HR-J670/672EK).  
Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the  
back of the Satellite Controller.  
2
3
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Be sure to connect the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER  
connector to the satellite receiver’s 21-pin SCART connector.  
Satellite receiver  
NOTE:  
When connecting your satellite receiver, refer to its  
instruction manual.  
CONNECT SATELLITE CON-  
TROLLER TO RECORDER  
Connect the Satellite Controller to the SAT CONTROL  
connector on the rear panel.  
4
Satellite Controller  
(suggested locations)  
Your recorder  
Setting satellite receiver's  
brand and channel  
Transmitter  
Satellite Controller  
After installation, set the satellite receiver’s brand and channel  
correctly; otherwise, the Satellite Controller cannot work correctly.  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
Satellite receiver  
TURN ON SATELLITE  
DECODER  
VCR  
TV  
RECEIVER  
Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.  
1
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
21-pin SCART  
cable  
SCREEN ON RECORDER  
Press MENU.  
SAT CONTROL  
2
AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER  
ACCESS INITIAL SET  
SCREEN  
Press %fi to move the  
MAIN MENU  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
MODE SET  
3
“INITIAL SET”, then press  
AUTO CH SET  
MANUAL CH SET  
INITIAL SET  
OK or  
#.  
T
Back of Recorder  
[5 ] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
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ACCESS SAT CONTROL  
SET SCREEN  
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
2
4
NUMBER  
Press %fi to move the  
INITIAL SET  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
CLOCK SET  
4
5
“SAT CONTROL SET”,  
GUIDE PROG SET  
then press OK or  
#.  
SAT CONTROL SET  
5
[
] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
?
1
ENTER SATELLITE  
RECEIVER’S BRAND  
Press the appropriate  
SAT CONTROL SET  
3
NUMBER keys to enter the  
brand code from the list in  
the left column, then press  
OK.  
MENU  
BRAND : – –  
If the brand code you  
entered is invalid, the  
code field is reset. Enter  
the correct brand code  
again.  
[0–9] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
SATELLITE TUNER BRAND  
CODE  
JVC  
73  
If the recorder is in playback or recording, you  
AMSTRAD  
CANAL SATELLITE  
CANAL +  
D-BOX  
60, 61, 62, 63, 92  
cannot set the brand code.  
81  
81  
SELECT SATELLITE  
85  
ECHOSTAR (VIA DIGITAL)  
FINLUX  
82  
RECEIVER’S CHANNEL  
68  
Press the appropriate  
NUMBER keys to enter the  
channel position on the  
satellite receiver, then  
press OK.  
FORCE  
89  
SAT CONTROL SET  
GALAXIS  
GRUNDIG  
HIRSCHMANN  
ITT NOKIA  
JERROLD  
KATHREIN  
LUXOR  
88  
6
7
64, 65  
64, 78  
SAT PROG : – – –  
68  
75  
You can select the  
channel position  
between 1 to 999.  
After pressing OK, the  
recorder enters the Test  
mode.  
70, 71  
[0–9] =  
: TEST  
68  
[MENU] : EXIT  
MASCOM  
MASPRO  
NOKIA  
PACE  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
RFT  
SAGEM  
SALORA  
SIEMENS  
SKYMASTER  
TPS  
93  
70  
87  
65, 67, 74, 86, 92  
74  
66, 84  
69  
CHECK RESULT OF TEST  
If the satellite  
SAT CONTROL SET  
83  
receiver’s channel  
68  
SAT PROG : 111  
number has been  
64  
CHANGED TO 111  
changed to the same  
69  
NOT CHANGED  
channel as you set in  
83  
TRIAX  
WISI  
91  
step 6...  
64  
Press %fi to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
“CHANGED#TO ...”, then  
press OK or to finish the  
Sat Control Set mode.  
[5 ] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
NOTES:  
The Satellite Controller may not work with all types of  
satellite receiver.  
For some satellite receivers, you need to set its channel input  
mode to 2-digit.  
If the satellite receiver’s channel number has not  
been changed correctly...  
If your satellite receiver has more than two channel mode, be  
sure to set to "All Channel Mode". For details, refer to the  
instruction manual of the satellite receiver.  
Press %fi to move the highlight#bar (pointer) to “NOT  
CHANGED”, then press OK or . Then perform the  
procedure again from step 5.  
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BASIC OPERATIONS  
12  
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.  
Playback  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
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
pointing towards the recorder. Don’t apply too much  
pressure when inserting.  
3
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.  
2
2
1
FIND PROGRAMME START POINT  
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW.  
To go forward, press FF.  
PR+/–  
2
3
START PLAYBACK  
Press PLAY. "BEST" appears blinking in the recorder's  
– –:– –  
display panel during automatic tracking (pg. 22).  
TV/VCR  
Playback picture quality of LP recordings will not be  
as high as SP recordings.  
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
2
4
4
STOP PLAYBACK  
Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the  
recorder’s front panel. Then press STOP/EJECT to  
remove the cassette.  
4
PR  
FF  
Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning  
cassette — JVC TCL-2U — when:  
Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.  
The picture is unclear or no picture appears.  
"USE CLEANING CASSETTE" appears on the screen (only  
with "O.S.D." set to "ON" (pg. 33.)  
3
?
2
PAUSE  
REW  
2
STOP  
4
INFORMATION  
3
When using the AV connection (pg. 5), initiating playback  
causes the VCR indicator to light and the TV to automatically  
enter AV mode. To return the TV to TV mode after playback  
is complete, press TV/VCR so that the VCR indicator turns off.  
* Depending on the type of TV used, TV/VCR button does  
not always function as described above.  
Tape Position Indicator  
Usable cassettes  
The tape position indicator  
appears on screen when,  
from the Stop mode, you  
press FF, REW or perform an  
Index Search. The position of  
5” in relation to “0”  
3
(beginning) or “+” (end)  
shows you where you are on  
the tape.  
+
+
+
0
1:23:45  
REMAIN 2:35  
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.  
”O.S.D.” (pg. 33) must  
be set to “ON”, or the  
indicator will not appear.  
Beginning  
End  
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.  
NOTE:  
Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times  
when the indication is not correct.  
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Variable-Speed Search  
ATTENTION  
In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame  
playback mode,  
ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED  
SEARCH  
the picture will be distorted.  
noise bars will appear.  
there will be loss of colour with a tape recorded in LP  
During playback, press  
@
or  
#.  
mode.  
Please note that on models HR-J270EK the picture may  
The more times you press, the faster the playback  
picture moves.  
To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite  
direction.  
1
be distorted in these modes.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame  
Playback  
High-Speed Search  
PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK  
to correct the picture.  
ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED  
SEARCH  
high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed  
search.  
Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the PR buttons  
1
During playback or still picture, press FF for forward  
ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME  
PLAYBACK  
1
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
Press PAUSE. Each time PAUSE is pressed the tape will  
advance one frame.  
NOTE:  
2
For short searches, press and hold FF or REW during playback or  
OR  
still picture. When released, normal playback resumes.  
Press  
@
or  
#
. Each time one of these buttons is pressed  
the tape will move one frame in the direction of the  
arrow.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
Slow Motion  
ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION  
PLAYBACK  
During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2  
seconds, then release. Press and release again to return  
1
to still picture.  
OR  
During still picture, press and hold  
return to still picture.  
@
or  
#. Release to  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
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BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)  
14  
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.  
Recording  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
below).  
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact (See  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
1
The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder  
power comes on automatically.  
5
3
CHOOSE A PROGRAMME  
Press PR +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the preset  
you wish to record.  
1
2
SET TAPE SPEED  
Press SP/LP (  
). Check the SP/LP indicator on the  
recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape  
speed.  
3
2
Picture quality of LP recordings will not be as high as  
on SP recordings.  
5
4
6
START RECORDING  
Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote  
control, or press RECORD on the recorder.  
– –:– –  
4
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the  
first SP and the first LP recording after inserting the  
cassette (pg. 22).  
TV/VCR  
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
2
2
5
8
0
NUMBER  
If "DIRECT REC" is set to "ON", the programme  
that appears on the TV screen will be recorded  
(pg. 9).  
4
You can not change the preset whilst recording is in  
progress. To change the preset, see step 5.  
PR+/–  
2
5
PAUSE/RESUME  
?
1
SP/LP  
3
RECORDING  
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.  
PLAY  
4,5  
During the Record Pause mode, you can change the  
preset by pressing the PR +/– buttons or the NUMBER  
keys.  
5
6
PAUSE  
RECORD  
4
3
STOP RECORDING  
6
Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on  
the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the  
cassette.  
Accidental erasure prevention  
To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,  
remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole  
with adhesive tape.  
INFORMATION  
When using the AV connection (pg. 5), you can switch  
between TV mode and AV mode by pressing TV/VCR.  
* Depending on the type of TV used, TV/VCR button does  
not function as described above.  
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  
Record safety tab  
recorder unless the recorder's memory backup has expired.  
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Record One Programme  
While Watching Another  
SELECT PRESET TO WATCH  
Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to  
set the preset controls on the TV for the station you  
wish to view.  
1
PR+/–  
The programme selected with the TV’s preset controls  
appears on the TV screen while the one selected with  
the recorder's PR buttons is recorded on the tape.  
Elapsed Recording Time  
Indication  
You can check the exact time of a recording.  
– –:– –  
– –:– –  
SET COUNTER DISPLAY  
display panel.  
Press – –:– – until a counter reading appears on the  
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
2
4
1
RESET COUNTER  
Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.  
0000  
The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact  
elapsed time as the tape runs.  
2
PR  
?
1
Instant Timer Recording (ITR)  
This easy method allows you to record for any length of time  
from 30 mins. to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments),  
and shuts off the recorder after recording is finished.  
3
START RECORDING  
Press RECORD on the recorder.  
1
ENGAGE ITR MODE  
the front display panel.  
Press RECORD again. " " blinks and 0:30 appears on  
Tape Remaining Time  
2
SET RECORDING  
DURATION  
RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends  
recording time by 30 minutes.  
DISPLAY REMAINING TIME  
Press – –:– – until the time remaining on the tape  
appears.  
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press  
1
The display panel shows the tape remaining time  
with "  
3
" displayed.  
By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change the  
display to show the counter reading, preset position*,  
clock time or tape remaining time.  
NOTE:  
You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the  
* Preset position is not displayed during playback.  
recorder's front panel.  
NOTE:  
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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BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)  
16  
With VIDEO Plus+, timer programming is greatly simplified  
because each TV programme has a corresponding code number  
which your recorder is able to recognise.  
VIDEO Plus+  
ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ SCREEN  
Press PROG.  
VIDEO PLUS+  
Timer  
1
Programming  
[0 – 9] = VIDEO PLUS+  
[+/–] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING  
[PROG] : EXIT  
Before performing VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming:  
Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set  
properly.  
The front display panel looks like this:  
Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder  
will come on automatically.  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER  
Press the NUMBER keys to  
VIDEO PLUS+  
enter the PlusCode  
1 23 4 5 6 7 8  
2
3
number of the programme  
you wish to record.  
If you make a mistake,  
press and input the  
correct number.  
– –:– –  
[0 – 9] =  
[
] : DELETE  
[PROG] : EXIT  
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
The PlusCode number you enter appears on the front  
display panel:  
2
4
2
NUMBER  
PDC  
5
The display panel shows only a 4-digit number.  
7
ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ PROGRAM  
SCREEN  
STOP+/–  
Press OK, and the VIDEO  
Plus+ Program screen  
– P1 –  
?
VIDEO PLUS+ 123456789  
1
SP/LP  
4
START  
21:00  
STOP  
22:00  
appears (if you’re just  
PROG  
=
1,6  
starting out, “P1” appears).  
SP  
VPS/PDC OFF  
The display panel shows the  
programme start time.  
DATE  
TV PROG  
1
BBC 1  
25.12  
Pressing  
changes the  
OK  
3
3,6  
display to the programme  
stop time, then the date and  
preset position.  
: OK  
[0]:SAT  
SP  
IMPORTANT  
Make sure the preset position number you wish to  
record is displayed; if not, see "VIDEO Plus+ Setup"  
on page 39 and set the Guide Program number for  
that PlusCode number correctly.  
If the number you entered is invalid, "ERROR" appears  
on the screen and "Err" appears on the display panel.  
Press and input a valid PlusCode number.  
If the "GUIDE PROG SET" screen appears, see  
"ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number  
Set" on page 17.  
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Satellite Receiver Users  
SET TAPE SPEED  
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using VIDEO Plus+:  
1 Perform "Satellite Receiver Control Setting" (pg. 10).  
2 Perform steps 1 7. In step 3, the display panel shows  
"L2" for the preset position. In step 5, you cannot set  
PDC to ON.  
Press SP/LP (  
) to set the tape speed.  
4
5
SET PDC MODE  
3 Leave the satellite receiver's power on.  
Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF".  
If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/  
PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON.  
If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/  
PDC" is not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF.  
"PDC Recording" in the column below.  
ATTENTION  
Regarding Guide Program Number Set  
"GUIDE PROG SET" appears after performing step 3 if the  
Guide Program number for the PlusCode number you  
entered has not been set.  
VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not  
currently available in the U.K. and not possible with  
this recorder.  
If you want to set the Guide Program number for the  
satellite broadcast station, press the NUMBER key "0" to  
change "TV PROG" to "SAT". Press %fi to input the preset  
position number on which your recorder or satellite  
receiver receives that station, then press OK or  
the Guide Program Number. The VIDEO Plus+ Program  
screen appears.  
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN  
Press PROG or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears  
on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen  
appears. If the timer programme is overlapped with  
another one that was already set, "PROGRAM  
OVERLAPPED" appears on screen and "Err" appears on  
the front display panel. (pg. 21)  
#
to set  
6
7
GUIDE PROG SET  
(Ex.) To timer-record a BBC2  
programme with VIDEO  
Plus+.  
* If your recorder receives  
BBC2 on the pr#eset position  
2, press OK or after  
entering "2" using %fi  
buttons.  
GUIDE PROG TV PROG  
Repeat steps 1 6 for each additional programme.  
2
– –  
ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER  
MODE  
5
[
] =  
[0] : SAT  
[PROG] : EXIT  
Press (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically  
and appears on the display panel.  
To disengage the timer, press (TIMER) again.  
Timer Warning  
NOTES:  
If you have programmed your  
recorder to timer-record a  
programme or a series of  
programmes, a warning  
appears on the screen to tell  
you that the recording is due  
to start in 5 minutes.  
To Change The Stop Time . . .  
. . . press STOP +/– after pressing OK in step 3. You can  
compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays this  
way.  
– WARNING–  
TIMER RECORDING  
TO START SOON  
[
]
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. 20).  
NOTES:  
The warning only appears if you’re not in the Timer  
mode at the time.  
If this recorder is being used as the player for tape  
dubbing, the warning screen will be recorded on the  
tape in the other video recorder.  
The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to  
the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press  
.
It is not possible to timer-record a TV programme with a  
PlusCode number which starts with "0".  
PDC Recording  
Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme Delivery Control) is a service designed to assure safe, accurate timer  
recording. With this system, special code signals are transmitted together with the audio/video signals. These code signals  
control your video recorder and have precedence over the advertised times which 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 from what has been advertised. PDC is currently available nationally on  
BBC1, BBC2, Ch.4 and Ch.5, except from a few small relay transmitters. Ch.3 operates a PDC service in some areas. All  
channels intend to offer this service in due course. Check your TV programme listing guide for latest information. If the channel  
you intend to record does not offer a PDC service your recorder will not start recording if PDC has been selected. Be sure to set  
PDC to "OFF" if PDC is not available on your selected channel (step 5 above).  
NOTES:  
PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver or a cable system is connected to AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER on your  
recorder.  
PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector.  
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18  
If you don’t know the PlusCode number for the programme you  
wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder  
to timer-record the programme.  
Express Timer  
ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+  
SCREEN  
Programming  
Press PROG.  
1
Before performing Express Timer Programming:  
Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set  
properly.  
Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder  
will come on automatically.  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
ACCESS PROGRAMME  
SCREEN  
Press START +/–. (If you’re  
just starting out, “P1”  
appears.)  
– P1 –  
START  
– –:– –  
STOP  
2
=
– –:– –  
SP  
VPS/PDC OFF  
DATE  
– –.– –  
TV PROG  
– –  
[+/–] =  
[PROG] : EXIT  
[0] : SAT  
– –:– –  
The front display panel looks like this:  
SP  
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
8
2
4
ENTER PROGRAMME  
4
START TIME  
10  
Press START +/– to enter  
– P1 –  
the time you want  
recording to start.  
2,3  
PR+/–  
START  
21:00  
STOP  
6
3
=
– –:– –  
START+/–  
Press and hold START  
+/– to move in 30-  
minute increments, or  
press and release  
repeatedly to move 1  
minute at a time.  
SP  
VPS/PDC OFF  
?
1
DATE  
– –.– –  
TV PROG  
– –  
PROG  
1,9  
5
[+/–] =  
[PROG] : EXIT  
[0] : SAT  
7
The front display panel looks like this:  
OK  
3
9
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 +/– to enter the date on which you wish to  
record. (The current date first appears on screen. The  
date you enter will appear in its place.)  
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Satellite Receiver Users  
ENTER PRESET POSITION  
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer  
Programming:  
Press PR +/– to enter the  
– P1 –  
preset position corre-  
1 Perform "Satellite Receiver Control Setting" (pg. 10).  
2 Perform steps 1 10. In step 6, press the NUMBER key  
"0" to change "TV PROG" to "SAT". The display panel  
shows "L2" for the preset position. Then press PR +/– to  
enter the preset position for the satellite broadcast. In  
step 8, you cannot set PDC to ON.  
START  
21:00  
STOP  
22:00  
6
sponding to the broadcast-  
ing station you wish to  
record.  
=
SP  
VPS/PDC OFF  
DATE  
TV PROG  
1
25.12  
BBC 1  
[+/–] =  
[PROG] : EXIT  
[0] : SAT  
3 Leave the satellite receiver's power on.  
SP  
PDC Recording  
Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme  
Delivery Control) is a service designed to assure safe,  
accurate timer recording. With this system, special code  
signals are transmitted together with the audio/video  
signals. These code signals control your video recorder and  
have precedence over the advertised times which you may  
have preset into the timer. This means that your recorder  
will start and stop recording when the preset TV  
SET TAPE SPEED  
Press SP/LP (  
) to set the tape speed.  
7
8
SET PDC MODE  
Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF".  
programmes actually start and end — even if the broadcast  
time of a preset TV programme is changed from what has  
been advertised. PDC is currently available nationally on  
BBC1, BBC2, Ch.4 and Ch.5, except from a few small relay  
transmitters. Ch.3 operates a PDC service in some areas.  
All channels intend to offer this service in due course.  
Check your TV programme listing guide for latest informa-  
tion. If the channel you intend to record does not offer a  
PDC service your recorder will not start recording if PDC  
has been selected. Be sure to set PDC to "OFF" if PDC is  
not available on your selected channel.  
If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/  
PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON.  
If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/  
PDC" is not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF.  
"PDC Recording" in the right column.  
VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not  
currently available in the U.K. and not possible with  
this recorder.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
(step 8 in the left column).  
NOTES:  
After confirming all information is correct, press PROG  
or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the  
screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen  
appears. If the timer programme is overlapped with  
another one that was already set, "PROGRAM  
OVERLAPPED" appears on screen and "Err" appears on  
the front display panel. (pg. 21)  
Set the start time (PDC time) exactly as advertised in the  
TV listing. A different time than advertised will result in  
no recording.  
9
PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver or  
a cable system is connected to AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER on  
your recorder.  
PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT  
connector.  
Repeat steps 1 9 for each additional programme.  
ENGAGE RECORDER’S  
TIMER MODE  
Timer Warning  
If you have programmed your  
recorder to timer-record a  
Press (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically  
programme or a series of  
and appears on the display panel.  
– WARNING–  
programmes, a warning  
appears on the screen to tell  
you that the recording is due  
to start in 5 minutes.  
TIMER RECORDING  
TO START SOON  
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.  
NOTES:  
The warning only appears if you’re not in the Timer  
mode at the time.  
If this recorder is being used as the player for tape  
dubbing, the warning screen will be recorded on the  
tape in the other video recorder.  
NOTE:  
The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to  
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. 20).  
the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press  
.
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BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)  
20  
Check, Cancel And Replace  
Programmes  
DISENGAGE TIMER MODE  
Press , then press  
.
– –:– –  
1
2
ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK  
SCREEN/DISPLAY  
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
2
4
Press  
.
START STOP CH DATE  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8:00 10:00  
10:00 10:45  
11:30 13:00  
3
2
1
24.12  
25.12  
25.12  
PDC  
PR+/–  
START+/–  
[
] : NEXT  
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1
ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN/  
DISPLAY  
OK  
3
Press  
again to check  
– P1 –  
more information. Each  
START  
8:00  
STOP  
10:00  
time you press  
, the  
3
=
next programme's  
information appears.  
SP  
VPS/PDC OFF  
DATE  
24.12  
TV PROG  
3
ITV  
[
] : 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 preset position.  
To cancel or replace a programme...  
CANCEL OR REPLACE A  
PROGRAMME  
Press to cancel a programme. To replace a  
programme, press the appropriate button: START+/–,  
STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, SP/LP (  
), PDC.  
4
You can change "TV PROG" to "SAT" for the preset  
position by pressing the NUMBER key "0".  
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN/  
DISPLAY  
Press  
as many times as necessary. If there are still  
some programmes to be recorded, go on to step 6.  
5
6
NOTE:  
RETURN TO TIMER MODE  
You can also check the programmes on the display panel even  
if the recorder's power is off (unless the recorder is in the Power  
Save mode pg. 34) or the recorder is in the Timer mode;  
however, it is not possible to cancel or replace the programmes.  
Press .  
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When programmes overlap  
each other  
If "PROGRAM OVERLAPPED" appears, you have another  
programme overlapping the programme you have just made.  
The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programmes  
will start blinking.  
– –:– –  
START STOP CH DATE  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8:00 10:00  
10:00 10:45  
11:30 13:00  
3
2
1
24.12  
25.12  
25.12  
PROGRAM OVERLAPPED  
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
2
9:00 10:00 92 DAILY  
[5 ] =  
[PROG] : EXIT  
EX. Programme 1 (you have just made) and  
Programme 4 overlap each other.  
PR+/–  
START+/–  
PROG  
CONFIRM OVERLAPPING  
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1
SP/LP  
PROGRAMMES  
Overlapping programmes blink on the screen.  
1
OK  
3
SELECT PROGRAMME TO  
MODIFY  
Press %fi, then press OK or  
#.  
You can only select one of the overlapping  
2
programmes.  
NOTE:  
If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG to finish  
the timer programme setting. The programme with the  
lower programme number will be recorded and the  
other one will not be recorded correctly. Without doing  
anything for about 1 minutes, the recorder will finish  
the timer programming.  
CANCEL OR CHANGE  
PROGRAMME SETTING  
To cancel a programme,  
– P1 –  
press when the Program  
START  
8:00  
STOP  
10:00  
3
screen you do not want is  
shown. "PROGRAM  
COMPLETED" appears on  
the screen for about 5  
seconds, then normal  
screen appears.  
=
SP  
VPS/PDC OFF  
DATE  
24.12  
TV PROG  
3
ITV  
[
] : DELETE  
[+/–] =  
[PROG] : EXIT  
To change a programme,  
press the appropriate  
button: START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE +/–, PR +/–, SP/LP  
(
) and/or PDC when the Program screen on which  
you want to make changes is shown, then press OK.  
"PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for  
about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears.  
NOTE:  
If the overlap is not yet solved or another overlap  
occurs with the timer programme setting made last after  
making correction on a programme, the conflicting  
programmes will be shown on the Program Check  
screen again. Repeat the above steps again until the  
overlap is solved.  
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS  
22  
B.E.S.T. Picture System  
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”.  
Playback/  
Recording  
TURN ON THE RECORDER  
According To  
Tape Charac-  
Press  
.
1
2
3
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
teristics  
Press MENU.  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
ACCESS MODE SET  
SCREEN  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
"MODE SET", then press  
Press %fi to move the  
MAIN MENU  
MODE SET  
AUTO CH SET  
MANUAL CH SET  
INITIAL SET  
OK or  
#
.
5
[
] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
SELECT B.E.S.T. MODE  
Press %fi to move the  
MODE SET  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
B. E. S. T.  
ON  
4
5
"B.#E.S.T.", then press OK  
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO  
AUTO TIMER  
O. S. D.  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
or to set to "ON" or  
"OFF".  
– –:– –  
DIRECT REC  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF  
POWER SAVE  
NEXT PAGE  
OFF  
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
[5∞] =  
2
4
[MENU] : EXIT  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
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1
PLAY  
PAUSE  
OK  
RECORD  
MENU  
3
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Playback  
Recording  
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.  
START PLAYBACK  
1
DURING B.E.S.T.  
Press PLAY.  
1
The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality  
based on the quality of the tape in use.  
B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. “BEST”  
appears blinking on the recorder’s display panel.  
B.E.S.T. COMPLETE  
NOTES:  
The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds  
assessing the condition of the tape, then begins  
recording.  
When watching a tape recorded with “B.E.S.T.” set to “ON”,  
it is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback  
as well.  
When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another  
video recorder, or when using this recorder as the player for  
editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference by performing steps 1  
through 5 on page 22.  
"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 modes 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. 26).  
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. 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 when you are ready 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 22.  
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)  
24  
Index Search  
index codes at the beginning of  
each recording. This function gives  
you quick access to any one of 9  
index codes in either direction.  
Your recorder automatically marks  
£ 2  
Looking For  
The Scene  
You Want  
NOTE:  
Before starting, make sure the  
recorder is in the Stop mode.  
ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH  
Press  
@
or  
#
(or £). “1” or “£ 1” is  
displayed on screen and search begins in the corre-  
sponding direction.  
1
To access index codes 2 through 9, press  
@
or  
#
– –:– –  
repeatedly until the correct index number is dis-  
played.  
REVIEW  
3
6
9
Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
2
position, press  
@
twice.  
To locate the beginning of D from the current  
position, press  
#
once.  
Current position  
4
A
B
C
D
E
F
–2  
–1  
1
2
3
Index number  
When the specified index code is located, playback  
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1
30 SEC  
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.  
3
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
Skip Search  
The front display panel tells you how many  
programmes have been timer-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.  
SKIP OVER UNWANTED  
SECTIONS  
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
NOTES:  
NOTE:  
Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the  
Timer mode.  
To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press PLAY.  
The number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on  
the front display panel after Auto Satellite Prog recording  
(pg. 26).  
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Receiving NICAM Stereo  
Selecting The  
Sound You  
Want  
And Bilingual Programmes  
Your recorder is equipped with a Digital stereo sound  
decoder (NICAM), making reception of stereo and  
bilingual broadcasts possible.  
When the recorder is tuned to a different station, the type  
of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV  
screen for a few seconds.  
Type of Broadcast  
On-screen Display  
Being Received  
(HR-J670/672EK  
only)  
Regular Monaural  
NICAM Stereo  
NICAM Bilingual  
NICAM Monaural  
(none)  
ST NICAM  
BIL. NICAM  
NICAM  
To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until  
"HI FI L R" appears on the screen.  
To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until  
"HI FI L " or "HI FI R" appears on the screen (as  
required).  
To listen to the Standard (regular monaural) audio while  
receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until  
"NORM" appears on the front display panel or on the  
screen.  
AUDIO  
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6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
2
NOTES:  
The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the  
Hi-Fi audio track, and the Standard audio programme on  
the normal audio track.  
4
If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the  
broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality.  
Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a  
bilingual programme, refer to "Soundtrack Selection" (See  
below).  
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1
"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays  
will not appear (pg. 33).  
3
Soundtrack Selection  
Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you  
select.  
During Playback  
Pressing AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows:  
TRACK  
NOTES:  
USE  
"HIFI L  
R" should normally be selected. In this  
On-Screen Display  
mode, Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and  
the normal audio track is played back automatically for  
tapes with only normal audio.  
For instructions on recording NICAM stereo and  
bilingual programmes, see above.  
Bilingual programmes are not currently broadcast in the  
U.K.  
HI FI  
For Hi-Fi stereo tapes  
L
L
R
HI FI  
HI FI  
For main audio of Bilingual tapes  
For sub audio of Bilingual tapes  
For audio-dubbed tapes  
R
"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays  
will not appear ( pg. 33).  
NORM  
HI FI  
NORM  
For audio-dubbed tapes  
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)  
26  
Automatic Satellite  
Programme Recording  
This facility allows you to record automatically a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver.  
Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder's AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector and programme the timer on the satellite receiver;  
the recorder starts recording when the signals input from the satellite receiver to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, and when  
there is no input signals the recorder stops recording and the power shuts off.  
21-pin AV input  
connector (SCART)  
Aerial  
connector  
Outdoor Unit  
Aerial  
Back of TV  
TV Aerial cable  
Satellite Cable  
Satellite Receiver Unit  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
DECODER  
VCR  
TV  
EXT.2  
EXT.1  
Mains outlet  
ENTREE  
ANT. IN  
CONTROLEUR SAT  
CONTROL SORTIE  
OUT  
SAT  
(
)
(
)
L-2  
L-1  
AV2 ENTREE/DECODEUR  
AV1 ENTREE/SORTIE  
R
AUDIO  
L
ANTENNE  
SORTIE  
RF OUT  
IN/DECODER  
IN/OUT  
Back of Recorder  
IMPORTANT  
When you set "L-2 SELECT" to "SAT" (pg. 32), it is possible to view a satellite broadcast with the TV set to its AV mode even if  
the recorder is turned off. When the recorder is in Stop mode or recording, press TV/VCR on the remote control to turn off the  
VCR indicator on the display panel.  
If you turn on the recorder when the satellite receiver's power is off, nothing appears on the TV screen. In this case, turn on  
the satellite receiver, or set the TV to its TV mode, or press TV/VCR on the remote control to set the recorder to the video  
mode.  
NOTE:  
Refer to the instructions supplied with your satellite receiver.  
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Before performing the following steps:  
Make sure the satellite receiver is connected to the  
recorder's AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. (pg. 26)  
Programme the timer on the satellite receiver.  
Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.  
SP/LP  
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
1
2
3
SATindicator  
ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by  
pressing %fi, then press OK or  
#
.
ATTENTION  
SELECT L-2 SELECT MODE  
Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the  
programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start  
recording when the satellite receiver's power is turned on.  
If you have connected another appliance other than a  
satellite receiver to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER  
connector, be sure not to engage the Auto Satellite 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.  
Move the highlight bar (pointer)#to "L-2 SELECT", by  
pressing %fi, then press OK or to set to "SAT" or "L-2".  
Then press MENU.  
MODE SET  
PREVIOUS PAGE  
L-2 SELECT  
B. E. S. T.  
ON  
SAT  
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO  
AUTO TIMER  
O. S. D.  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
DIRECT REC  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF  
POWER SAVE  
NEXT PAGE  
OFF  
When you press and hold the recorder's SATbutton to  
engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, if the SAT‰  
indicator does not light but instead blinks quickly even  
though your satellite receiver's power is off, Auto Satellite  
Prog Recording will not work properly with that satellite  
receiver*.  
If this is the case, perform "Express Timer Programming"  
(pg. 18) to timer-record a satellite programme.  
* Some satellite receivers output signals even if the power is off.  
Auto Satellite Prog Recording is not possible with those satellite  
receivers.  
[5∞] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
[5∞] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
SET TAPE SPEED  
Press SP/LP (  
) to set the tape speed.  
4
5
ENGAGE AUTO SATELLITE PROG  
REC MODE  
Press and hold SATfor about 2 seconds. The SAT‰  
indicator lights up and the recorder turns off automati-  
cally.  
To disengage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, press  
SAT. The SATindicator goes off.  
If the recorder's power is off, it is not possible to  
engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.  
NOTES:  
Auto Satellite Prog recording is possible with the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector only.  
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 Prog recording, the number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on the front display panel for the  
Instant ReView function (pg. 24).  
For timer programming of the satellite receiver, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver.  
Auto Satellite Prog recording is not possible if your satellite receiver does not have a timer.  
The SAT 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 is more than one satellite programme you wish to record with Auto Satellite Prog Recording, it is not possible to set a  
different tape speed for each; the tape speed selected in step 4 will apply to all the programmes for Auto Satellite Prog recording.  
The B.E.S.T. system (pg. 22) does not work while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress.  
Just Clock (pg. 38) does not work when the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode is engaged.  
Depending on the type of satellite receiver, the recorder may not record a short portion at the beginning of the programme or may  
record slightly longer than the actual length of the programme.  
If you engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode when the satellite receiver's power is on, the recorder will not start Auto Satellite  
Prog recording even though the SAT indicator blinks. When the satellite receiver shuts off once and is turned back on again, the  
recorder starts recording.  
You can also record a programme from your cable system in the same way if the system has a timer and is connected to the  
recorder's AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.  
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)  
28  
Manual Tracking  
Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking  
control. For most tapes this will automatically adjust the  
tracking to suit the particular tape you are playing. In some  
circumstances it may be necessary to make manual tracking  
adjustments. This is usually only associated with old or worn  
tapes or recordings made on old or worn recorders. If the  
automatic tracking control fails to operate correctly you will see  
noise bars across the picture as shown on the left below. To  
correct this you can override the automatic control and adjust  
the tracking manually by pressing the PR buttons.  
Playback  
Picture  
Adjustment  
OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC  
TRACKING  
PR+/–  
Press  
on the remote to engage manual tracking.  
1
2
3
ADJUST TRACKING  
MANUALLY  
Press PR + or to adjust tracking.  
– –:– –  
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
RETURN TO AUTOMATIC  
TRACKING  
2
4
Press  
tracking.  
on the remote to re-engage automatic  
NOTE:  
PR+/–  
When a new tape is inserted, the recorder returns to the  
automatic tracking mode automatically.  
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Picture Control  
This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality  
according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO."  
Minimizing  
Picture  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
Degradation  
While Editing  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
1
ACCESS MODE SET  
SCREEN  
Move the highlighted bar (point#er) to "MODE SET" by  
pressing %fi, then press OK or  
.
2
3
SELECT PICTURE  
CONTROL SET MODE  
– –:– –  
Move the highlighted bar  
(pointer) to "PICTURE  
CONTROL" by pressin#g  
%fi, then press OK or to  
select the desired mode.  
AUTO: Provides  
MODE SET  
B. E. S. T.  
ON  
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO  
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
AUTO TIMER  
O. S. D.  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
2
4
DIRECT REC  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF  
POWER SAVE  
NEXT PAGE  
OFF  
optimised picture  
benefits of B.E.S.T.  
Picture System.  
Normally select  
[5∞] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
"AUTO".  
EDIT: Minimizes picture degradation during editing  
(recording and playback).  
SOFT: Reduces image coarseness when viewing  
overplayed tapes containing a lot of noise.  
SHARP:Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing  
images with lots of flat, same-coloured surfaces  
such as cartoons.  
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NOTES:  
OK  
When you select "EDIT", "SOFT" or "SHARP", the  
3
MENU  
selected mode will not change until you select again.  
When you select "EDIT" to dub tapes, be sure to  
select "AUTO" after you finish dubbing the tapes.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
4
NOTES:  
When "B.E.S.T." is "OFF", "PICTURE CONTROL" switches  
automatically from "AUTO" to "NORM".  
Select "EDIT" when you are dubbing tapes. Refer to page 30  
or 31.  
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)  
30  
You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video  
recorder as the recorder.  
Edit From  
A Camcorder  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front  
panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors.  
With HR-J670/672EK, connect the camcorder’s  
1
When using a monaural camcorder, connect its  
AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input  
connector on your recorder.  
With HR-J470/270EK, connect the camcorder’s  
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s rear  
panel AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER or AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT  
connector via an optional cable adapter.  
– –:– –  
SET RECORDER’S INPUT  
MODE  
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
2
4
With HR-J670/672EK, press AUX and/or PR so that  
"F-1" appears in place of a preset position number.  
2
With HR-J470/270EK, press AUX and/or PR to select  
"L-1" for the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector, or "L-2" for  
the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, depending on  
the connector being used.  
AUX  
PR  
SET EDIT MODE  
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See "Picture Control" on page 29.  
3
4
5
START CAMCORDER  
Engage its Play mode.  
NOTES:  
All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.  
You can also use another video recorder as the player instead  
of a camcorder.  
START RECORDER  
Engage its Record mode.  
When you select "EDIT" to dub tapes in step 3, be sure to  
select "AUTO" (or "NORM" when "B.E.S.T." is set to "OFF")  
after you finish dubbing the tapes.  
Recorder (HR-J670/672EK)  
Recorder (HR-J470/270EK)  
AUDIO input  
VIDEO  
input  
Cable adapter  
(not provided)  
Audio/Video Cable  
(not provided)  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
Audio/Video Cable  
(not provided)  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
Camcorder  
Camcorder  
Player  
Player  
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31  
You can use your video recorder as the source player or as the  
recording deck.  
Edit To Or  
From Another  
Video  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the  
recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated below.  
1
When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source  
Player . . .  
. . . connect its AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to the  
recording deck.  
When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording  
Deck . . .  
. . . connect its AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER or AV1 (L-1)  
IN/OUT connector to the source player.  
.
Recorder  
SET RECORDING DECK’S  
INPUT MODE  
Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press AUX and/or  
PR to select “L-1” for the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector,  
or “L-2” for the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector,  
depending on the connector being used.  
– –:– –  
2
3
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9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
2
4
When using the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector,  
set "L-2 SELECT" to the appropriate mode. (pg. 32)  
SET EDIT MODE  
See "Picture Control" on page 29.  
AUX  
3
4
5
PR  
START SOURCE PLAYER  
?
1
Engage its Play mode.  
START RECORDING DECK  
Engage its Record mode.  
NOTES:  
All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.  
When you select "EDIT" to dub tapes in step 3, be sure to  
select "AUTO" (or "NORM" when "B.E.S.T." is set to "OFF")  
after you finish dubbing the tapes.  
When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure  
to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting (pg. 33).  
TV Receiver  
Recorder  
Your recorder  
TV Receiver  
Player  
Your recorder  
21-pin SCART Cable  
(not provided)  
RF Cable  
(provided)  
VIDEO  
CHAN-  
NEL or  
21-pin SCART Cable  
(not provided)  
VIDEO  
CHAN-  
NEL or  
RF Cable  
(provided)  
AV mode  
AV mode  
Another recorder  
Another recorder  
Recorder  
Player  
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)  
32  
L-2 SELECT Setting  
Set "L-2 SELECT" to the appropriate mode depending on the type of unit connected to the rear  
panel AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector of this recorder.  
1 Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen.  
MODE SET  
2 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or  
3 Press %fi to#move the highlight bar (pointer) to "L-2 SELECT".  
4 Press OK or to select "L-2", "DECODER" or "SAT".  
#.  
B. E. S. T.  
ON  
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO  
AUTO TIMER  
O. S. D.  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
a–L-2  
: To use this recorder as the recording deck with the player connected to the  
AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, or to use the satellite receiver connected  
to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.  
DIRECT REC  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF  
POWER SAVE  
NEXT PAGE  
OFF  
b–DECODER : To use a decoder connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.  
c–SAT  
[5∞] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
: To view a satellite programme with the TV set while the recorder is turned  
off. (pg. 26)  
5 Press MENU to return to normal screen.  
If you have a satellite receiver or a decoder connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connec-  
tor, be sure to set "L-2 SELECT" back to appropriate mode after editing.  
If you're not connecting a satellite receiver or a decoder to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER con-  
nector, leave "L-2 SELECT" set to "L-2".  
PREVIOUS PAGE  
L-2 SELECT  
L-2  
The default setting is "L-2"; if the recorder's memory backup has expired due to a power cut or  
because the AC was removed from the recorder, "L-2" will be automatically selected when the  
power is restored to the recorder. If you are using a satellite receiver or a decoder, be sure to  
set "L-2 SELECT" back to appropriate mode.  
When "L-2 SELECT" is set to "SAT", "SAT" appears on screen or display panel instead of "L-2" or  
"L2".  
[5∞] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
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On-Screen Display  
You can choose whether or not to have various operational  
indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.  
Other  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
Functions  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
1
ACCESS MODE SET  
SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by  
– –:– –  
pressing %fi, then press OK or  
#
.
2
3
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
2
4
ENABLE/DISABLE  
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY  
The default setting is  
“ON”, so if you want on-  
screen displays, leave the  
setting as it is and go to  
step 4. If you don’t want  
the displays to appear,  
press %fi to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
"O#.S.D." and press OK  
or to set “O.S.D.” to  
“OFF”.  
MODE SET  
B. E. S. T.  
ON  
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO  
AUTO TIMER  
O. S. D.  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
DIRECT REC  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF  
POWER SAVE  
NEXT PAGE  
OFF  
?
1
[5∞] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
OK  
3
Press MENU.  
MENU  
4
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  
sometimes be disturbed depending on the type of tape being  
used.  
The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing.  
13 14  
1– Operation mode indicators  
2– Tape speed SP/LP/EP (EP is for NTSC playback only)  
3– NTSC playback display (pg. 36)  
4– Tape direction  
1
q6  
SP  
12  
11  
10  
]
NTSC=PAL  
PR. 12 ABCD  
21 : 00  
2
3
5– Counter display  
6– Tape remaining time indicator (pg. 15)  
7– Audio mode display (pg. 25)  
8– Tape position indicator (pg. 12)  
9– Type of Broadcast (pg. 25)  
10– Current day/month/year  
11– Clock display  
12– Channel position number and station name/Aux. indicator  
(L-1, L-2, SAT* or F-1**)  
24. 12. 99 – WARNING–  
TIMER RECORDING  
TO START SOON  
[
]
9
8
7
ST  
4
5
6
+
+
+
+
0
HI FI  
–1 : 23 : 45  
REMAIN 1 : 00  
NORM  
* When "L-2 SELECT" is set to "SAT" (pg. 32), "SAT"  
appears instead of "L-2".  
** F-1 is for HR-J670/672EK only.  
13– Timer warning display (pg. 17, 19)  
14– Cassette loaded mark  
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)  
34  
Power Save Mode  
You can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is  
turned off.  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
– –:– –  
Press MENU.  
1
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
2
4
ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN  
Press %fi to move the  
MAIN MENU  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
MODE SET  
2
3
4
"MODE SET", then press  
AUTO CH SET  
MANUAL CH SET  
INITIAL SET  
OK or  
#.  
[5 ] =  
?
[MENU] : EXIT  
1
PLAY  
SELECT POWER SAVE  
MODE  
REW  
Press %fi to move the  
MODE SET  
OK  
3
highlight bar (pointer) to  
"POWER SAVE", then press  
MENU  
B. E. S. T.  
ON  
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO  
AUTO TIMER  
O. S. D.  
OFF  
ON  
OK or  
#
to set to "ON".  
DIRECT REC  
ON  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF  
POWER SAVE  
NEXT PAGE  
ON  
[5∞] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
NOTES:  
During Power Save, the display panel will be turned off.  
The Just Clock function (pg. 38) does not work while the  
Power Save mode is engaged.  
While the recorder is in the Power Save mode, the picture  
may be distorted momentarily when you turn on/off the  
recorder.  
Power Save does not work when ...  
... the recorder is in the Timer mode.  
... the recorder's power is turned off after timer-recording (or  
Instant Timer Recording).  
... the Auto Satellite Prog Recording mode is engaged  
(pg. 26).  
... "L-2 SELECT" is set to "DECODER" or "SAT" (pg. 32).  
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Auto Timer  
Auto SP LP 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.  
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 programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180-  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
minute tape  
Approximately 150 minutes  
SP mode  
Approximately 60 minutes  
LP mode  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
Total 210 minutes  
1
Make sure you set "AUTO SPLP TIMER" to "ON" at the Mode  
Set screen before the timer-recording starts.  
ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN  
Press %fi to move the  
MAIN MENU  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
MODE SET  
2
"MODE SET", then press  
AUTO CH SET  
MANUAL CH SET  
INITIAL SET  
OK or  
#.  
Press MENU.  
1
[5 ] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
ACCESS MODE SET  
SCREEN  
SELECT MODE  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
"AUTO TIMER", then press  
Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE  
Press %fi to move the  
MODE SET  
SET", then press OK or  
#.  
B. E. S. T.  
ON  
2
3
3
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO  
AUTO TIMER  
O. S. D.  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OK or  
#
to select either  
"ON" or "OFF".  
DIRECT REC  
SELECT MODE  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF  
Press %fi to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
"AUTO SPLP TI#MER",  
then press OK or to select  
"ON".  
POWER SAVE  
NEXT PAGE  
OFF  
MODE SET  
B. E. S. T.  
ON  
[5∞] =  
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO  
[MENU] : EXIT  
AUTO TIMER  
O. S. D.  
OFF  
ON  
DIRECT REC  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER  
POWER SAVE  
NEXT PAGE  
ON  
ON  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
OFF  
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:  
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.  
Next Function Memory  
The Next Function Memory "tells" the recorder what to do  
after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder  
is in the Stop mode.  
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 short non-recorded section at the end of  
the tape.  
a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind . . .  
. . . press REW, then press PLAY within 2 seconds.  
b– For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . .  
. . . press REW, then press  
c– For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind . . .  
. . . press REW, then press (TIMER) within 2 seconds.  
within 2 seconds.  
There may be some picture noise and sound disturbance at  
the point on the tape where the recorder switches from SP to  
LP mode.  
If you perform timer recording with both PDC 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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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)  
36  
Repeat Playback  
Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape  
100 times repeatedly.  
– –:– –  
START PLAYBACK  
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6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
2
4
Press PLAY.  
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 100 times automatically, and then  
stops.  
?
1
FF  
STOP PLAYBACK  
REW  
Press STOP at any time to stop playback.  
PAUSE  
STOP  
3
3
NOTE:  
Pressing PLAY, REW, FF or PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback.  
NTSC Playback  
Your video recorder is equipped with NTSC circuitry that can  
play back NTSC tapes.  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Insert a cassette recorded in NTSC.  
1
START PLAYBACK  
Press PLAY.  
"NTSCPAL" appears on the screen for about 5  
2
seconds.  
Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place  
black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. This is  
not a malfunction on the part of either the video  
recorder or the TV.  
The picture may roll up and down. This can be  
corrected using the V-HOLD control found on some  
TVs. (This cannot be corrected if the TV does not  
have a V-HOLD control.)  
The counter and tape remaining time readings will be  
incorrect.  
During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the  
picture will be distorted, and there may be a loss of  
colour.  
Depending on the type of TV, the top and bottom  
portions of superimposed displays may be cut off  
during NTSC playback.  
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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS  
37  
Connection To A Stereo  
System (HR-J670/672EK only)  
These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the  
soundtrack through the stereo.  
FM Tuner  
CD Player  
Stereo Amplifier  
I
AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR  
Audio Cable (not provided)  
Speaker  
Television  
Speaker  
ENTREE  
ANT. IN  
CONTROLEUR SAT  
SAT CONTROL SORTIE  
(
)
(
)
L-2  
L-1  
AV2 ENTREE/DECODEUR  
AV1 ENTREE/SORTIE  
R
AUDIO  
L
ANTENNE  
SORTIE  
RF OUT  
IN/DECODER  
IN/OUT  
Back of Recorder  
AUDIO OUT  
Mains outlet  
CAUTIONS:  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
This recorder has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with  
regards to its Hi-Fi audio capability. It is recommended that  
you check the maximum level if you are going to listen to the  
Hi-Fi audio signals through a stereo amplifier. A sudden surge  
in the input level to the speakers may damage them.  
Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your  
video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR  
terminals on your stereo system's receiver or amplifier.  
1
Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to  
prevent television interference. If both are of the non-shielded  
type, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as this  
can adversely affect the video playback picture.  
NOTES:  
When connecting your recorder's audio output connectors to  
a stereo amplifier, make sure you connect L and R correctly.  
If you can receive NICAM TV broadcasts in your area, this  
recorder can record them independently of the TV set and  
play them back through the connected stereo system.  
When listening to sound through the connected stereo  
system, turn the TV's volume down completely.  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS  
38  
IMPORTANT  
If you performed Auto Set Up (pg. 6), Preset Download  
(pg. 7) or Auto Channel Set (pg. 42), without ever  
having set the clock previously, the recorder's built-in  
clock is also set automatically.  
Clock Set  
Perform the following steps only if —  
— Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by  
Auto Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set.  
or  
— the recorder's memory backup has expired.  
or  
— you want to change Just Clock setting ("Just Clock" in  
the left column).  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
– –:– –  
TURN THE RECORDER ON  
Press  
.
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
2
4
1
2
3
4
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "INITIAL SET" by  
pressing %fi, then press OK or  
#.  
?
1
ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "CLOCK SET" by  
pressing %fi, then press OK or  
#. The Clock Set screen  
appears.  
INITIAL SET  
CLOCK SET  
OK  
3
MENU  
CLOCK SET  
GUIDE PROG SET  
SAT CONTROL SET  
TIME  
0: 00  
DATE  
YEAR  
99  
01 . 01  
JUST CLOCK: ON  
TV PR.  
:
1
[5 ] =  
[5 ] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
[MENU] : EXIT  
SET DATE AND TIME  
Just Clock  
Press %fi to set the time, then press OK or  
#. The "date"  
The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping  
through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by  
reading data from a PDC signal.  
display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to  
set the date and year.  
5
6
The Just Clock option can be set "ON" or "OFF" at the  
Clock Set screen (the default setting is "ON"). Press OK  
until the Just Clock setting begins blinking, then press %fi  
to change the setting.  
When you set the time, press and hold %fi to  
change the time by 30 minutes.  
When you set the date, press and hold %fi to  
change the date by 15 days.  
IMPORTANT: If you turn the Just Clock function off, the  
accuracy of your recorder’s built-in clock may be im-  
paired, which could adversely affect timer recording.  
SET JUST CLOCK  
The default setting is “ON”. Set as desired by pressing  
%fi, then press OK or  
#.  
For the Just clock function, "Just Clock" on the left.  
If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as  
you won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments.  
NOTES:  
Just Clock (when set to "ON") adjusts the recorder's built-in  
clock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00.  
Just Clock is not effective when . . .  
SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE PRESET  
– the recorder’s power is on.  
– the recorder is in the Timer mode.  
The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and  
adjustment data from preset position 1. Press %fi to set  
the preset position to the number representing the  
station transmitting clock setting data (BBC1, BBC2,  
– a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the  
built-in clock’s time and the actual time.  
– the recorder is in the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode  
(pg. 26)  
– "L-2 SELECT" is set to "SAT" or "DECODER". (pg. 32)  
If Just Clock is set to "ON", the recorder’s clock is automati-  
cally adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time.  
Just Clock may not function properly in poor reception  
conditions.  
7
8
etc.), then press OK or  
#.  
START CLOCK OPERATION  
Press MENU.  
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39  
VIDEO Plus+ Setup  
IMPORTANT  
Normally, Auto Set Up (pg. 6), Preset Download (pg. 7) or Auto Channel Set (pg. 42) sets the Guide Program Numbers  
automatically. You need to set the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases.  
When timer-programming with VIDEO Plus+, the preset position, where the station you wish to record is received on your  
recorder, is not selected or when you add a channel after Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set has taken place.  
— Set the Guide Program Number for that station manually.  
When you wish to timer-record a satellite programme with VIDEO Plus+.  
— Set the Guide Program Numbers for all satellite broadcasts received on your satellite receiver.  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
Guide Program Number Set  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
ENTER RECEIVING PRESET  
POSITION NUMBER  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
Press the NUMBER key "0"  
GUIDE PROG SET  
to select "TV PROG" or  
%
1
2
3
4
5
6
"SAT". Then press  
to  
input the number of the  
preset position on which  
the Guide Program  
GUIDE PROG  
4
TV PROG  
4
ACCESS INITIAL SET  
SCREEN  
CH4  
number's broadcast is  
received by the recorder or  
the satellite r#eceiver. Then  
[5 ] =  
[0] : SAT  
%
Press  
to move the highlight bar (pointer) to  
[MENU] : EXIT  
"INITIAL SET", then press OK or  
#
.
press OK or  
.
(Ex.) If CH4 is received on  
preset position 4.  
To timer-record a  
satellite programme with  
VIDEO Plus+, you need  
ACCESS GUIDE PROG SET  
SCREEN  
to install the Satellite Controller (provided only for  
HR-J670/672EK) and perform the procedure de-  
scribed in "Satellite Receiver Control Setting"  
(pg. 10).  
%
Press  
to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "GUIDE  
PROG SET", then press OK or  
#
.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.  
ENTER GUIDE PROG  
NUMBER  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
%
Press  
to enter the  
GUIDE PROG SET  
Press MENU.  
Guide Program number for  
the desired station as shown  
in the TV list#ings. Then  
GUIDE PROG  
TV PROG  
press OK or  
.
4
5
Guide Program Number  
5
[
] =  
[0] : SAT  
[MENU] : EXIT  
"Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number" refers to the  
assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for  
VIDEO Plus+ timer recording. The Guide Program numbers  
can be found in most TV listings.  
(Ex.) When inputting the  
Guide Program  
number 4 for CH4.  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)  
40  
IMPORTANT  
Perform the following steps only if —  
— Video Channel Set has not been done correctly by the  
Auto Set Up function (pg. 6).  
— interference appears in the TV picture after you have  
moved to a different area or a new station has started  
broadcasting in your area.  
— you change the connection between your recorder and  
TV from RF connection to AV connection, or vice versa.  
Video  
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.  
If you have connected the video recorder to  
your TV via both the provided RF cable and a  
21-pin SCART cable (AV connection), you do not  
need the video channel so you have to set the  
video channel to off. — Go to "With AV  
Connection" below.  
If you have connected the video recorder to your  
TV via the provided RF cable only (RF connection),  
you have to set the correct video channel Go to  
"With RF Connection" on page 41.  
With AV Connection  
Before performing the following procedure, make  
sure that:  
the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet.  
the video recorder is turned off and there is no cassette  
inserted in the recorder.  
batteries have been installed in the remote control.  
– –:– –  
ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL  
SET MODE  
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
2
4
Press and hold down STOP on the recorder until the  
display panel shows the following.  
1
PR  
SET VIDEO CHANNEL  
– –  
Press PR – until the display panel shows " OUT ".  
?
1
2
3
Now the video channel is set to off.  
OK  
EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET  
3
MODE  
Press OK.  
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set  
your TV to its AV mode. Refer to the instructions  
supplied with your TV set for how to do this.  
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With RF Connection  
Before performing the following procedure, make  
sure that:  
the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet.  
the video recorder is turned off and there is no cassette  
inserted in the recorder.  
the connected TV is turned on.  
batteries have been installed in the remote control.  
ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL  
SET MODE  
Press and hold down STOP on the recorder until the  
display panel shows the following.  
1
– –:– –  
SET VIDEO CHANNEL  
Press PR+ or to set the video recorder to a vacant  
channel between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by  
any local station in your area. Refer to list on page 48  
for details of broadcast stations in your area.  
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
2
2
4
(Ex.) If channel 36 is available in your area  
Then set your TV to UHF channel 36. (Refer to the  
instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do  
this.)  
PR  
If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the  
screen as shown in the illustration at bottom left, go  
to step 3.  
?
1
If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly,  
re-set the video recorder to another vacant channel  
and try again.  
OK  
IMPORTANT  
3
If you set the video recorder to a channel which  
is occupied by a local station or has  
neighbouring channels that are occupied by  
local stations, the picture reception quality will  
be affected and some interference noise will  
appear on the TV screen. Be sure to select a  
vacant channel which has no broadcast on  
neighbouring channels.  
If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars  
clearly with any channel between 22 and 69,  
consult your JVC dealer.  
EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET  
MODE  
TEST SIGNAL  
Press OK.  
3
The channel on which the screen on  
the left appears clearly in step 2 is  
your Video Channel.  
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set  
your TV to the Video Channel.  
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42  
IMPORTANT  
Perform the following steps only if —  
— Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set  
Up function (pg. 6) or Preset Download (pg. 7).  
— you have moved to a different area or if a new station  
starts broadcasting in your area.  
Tuner Set  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in preset  
positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set  
automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area to call  
them up by using the PR buttons without going through any  
vacant channel.  
– –:– –  
Auto Channel Set  
TURN ON THE RECORDER  
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
2
4
Press  
.
1
2
3
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
PR  
Press MENU.  
?
1
PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL  
SET  
Move the highlight bar  
MAIN MENU  
(pointer) to "AUTO CH  
OK  
3
MODE SET  
MENU  
%fi  
SET" by pressing  
, then  
AUTO CH SET  
MANUAL CH SET  
INITIAL SET  
press OK or  
#
.
5
[
] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
When you have  
connected the video  
recorder to a TV  
offering T-V Link via  
the AV connection  
(pg. 5) and the TV  
is turned on, the  
recorder automati-  
cally performs the  
Preset Download  
(pg. 7) even if  
you select "AUTO  
CH SET".  
AUTO SET  
PLEASE WAIT  
+
+
+
0
[MENU] : EXIT  
Beginning  
End  
The Auto Set screen appears, and remains on screen  
while the recorder searches for receivable stations. As  
Auto Channel Set progresses, the " " mark on the  
screen moves from left to right. Wait until the screen  
as shown in step 4 appears.  
Auto Channel Set usually takes about 4 – 12 minutes;  
the duration varies by area.  
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VIEW CONFIRMATION  
SCREEN  
After "SCAN COMPLETED"  
PR CH  
ID  
PR CH ID  
is displayed on the screen  
for about 5 seconds, a  
Confirmation screen  
01 26 BBC1 08  
02 33 BBC2 09  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
4
5
03 23 ITV  
04 30 CH4  
05 37 CH5  
10  
11  
12  
– –:– –  
looking like the one on the  
right appears. The stations  
your recorder located  
appear on a Confirmation  
screen — preset positions  
(PR), channels (CH) and  
06  
07  
–––– 13  
–––– 14  
5
[
]
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
=
: EDIT  
2
4
= [X] : DELETE  
[MENU] : EXIT  
station names (ID – pg. 47). The blueback screen  
and the programme currently being broadcast by the  
station which is blinking appear alternately for 8  
seconds each.  
%
To view the next page, use the  
remote control.  
@
#
button on the  
The Guide Program numbers will also be set  
automatically during Auto channel Set.  
?
1
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
3
Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add  
preset positions, enter station names and perform  
other operations. Refer to pages 44 – 48 for the  
procedures.  
Depending on reception conditions, the stations may,  
on occasion, not be stored in order, and the station  
names may not be stored correctly.  
IMPORTANT  
In certain reception conditions, station names may not be  
stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set  
may not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers  
are not set properly, when you timer-record a TV  
programme using VIDEO Plus+, the recorder will record  
a TV programme of a different station. When program-  
ming the timer using VIDEO Plus+, be sure to check that  
the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting  
station you wish to record has been selected (pg. 16,  
"VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming").  
Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even  
if reception of some of them is poor. In these cases  
picture quality may be poor. To delete those stations  
which have an unacceptable picture "Delete A  
Channel" on page 45.  
NOTES:  
Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel  
Set. If you wish to perform it manually, refer to page 45.  
If, for any reason, 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.  
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44  
SELECT BAND  
%
Press  
to change the  
band between CH (regular)  
and C#C (cable), then  
4
5
PR CH  
ID FINE DECODER  
OFF  
06 CH01 – – – – +/–  
press  
.
– –:– –  
[5 ] : SELECT  
3
6
9
[
] : CURSOR +=  
: OK  
[MENU] : EXIT  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
2
4
NUMBER  
The blueback screen and the  
programme currently being  
broadcast by the selected channel  
appear alternately for 8 seconds  
each.  
INPUT CHANNEL  
Press the NUMBER keys to  
input the channel number  
you want to store.  
?
1
PR CH  
06 CH21 – – – – +/–  
ID FINE DECODER  
OFF  
To input the registered  
station name (#ID – ੬  
pg. 47), press until  
"– – – –" (ID setting)  
begins blinking, then  
press %fi.  
5
[
[
] : SELECT  
] : CURSOR +=  
: OK  
[MENU] : EXIT  
OK  
3
MENU  
The blueback screen and the  
programme currently being  
broadcast by the selected channel  
appear alternately for 8 seconds  
each.  
For fine tuning  
adjustment, press  
until "+/–" begins  
#
blinking, then press  
%fi. While tuning,  
"+" or "–" appears.  
When "L-2 SELECT" is set to "L-2" or "SAT", the  
"DECODER" setting cannot be changed (pg. 32).  
Storing Channels Manually  
ENTER NEW CHANNEL  
To store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up  
(pg. 6), Preset Download (pg. 7) or Auto Channel Set  
(pg. 42).  
INFORMATION  
Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.  
Repeat steps 3 through 6 as necessary.  
6
7
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
Press MENU.  
1
To change positions, see "Change Station Preset  
Position" (pg. 45).  
If you wish to set station names other than the ones  
registered in your recorder, "Set Stations (B)" on  
page 46.  
ACCESS CONFIRMATION  
SCREEN  
Press %fi to move the highlight bar (po#inter) to  
“MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or . The Confir-  
2
3
mation screen appears.  
SELECT POSITION  
ATTENTION  
%
Press  
@
#
until an  
Guide Program numbers are not set when channels are  
stored manually. If an attempt is made at timer program-  
ming with VIDEO Plus+ in this state, the “GUIDE PROG  
SET” screen appears; set the Guide Program numbers on  
this screen. “ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program  
Number Set” on page 17.  
(Ex.) To store in position 6.  
open position in which  
you want to store a  
channel begins blinking,  
then press OK. The Manual  
Channel Set screen  
appears.  
PR CH  
ID  
PR CH ID  
01 26 BBC1 08  
02 33 BBC2 09  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
03 23 ITV  
04 30 CH4  
05 37 CH5  
10  
11  
12  
06  
07  
–––– 13  
–––– 14  
Or perform “Guide Program Number Set” (pg. 39).  
5
[
]
=
: EDIT  
= [X] : 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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Delete A Channel  
Change Station Preset  
Position  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on  
page 44 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on  
page 44 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
SELECT ITEM  
Press %fi  
@
#
until the item you want to delete begins  
SELECT ITEM  
blinking.  
1
2
Press %fi  
@
#
until the item you want to move begins  
blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and  
its channel (CH) number begin blinking.  
1
2
DELETE CHANNEL  
Press  
.
SELECT NEW POSITION  
The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves  
up one line.  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.  
Press %fi  
@
#
to move the station to the new preset  
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.  
CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
PR CH  
ID  
PR CH ID  
PR CH  
ID  
PR CH ID  
01 26 BBC1 08  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
01 26 BBC1 08  
02 33 BBC2 09  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
02 23 ITV  
03 30 CH4  
09  
10  
3
03 23 ITV  
04 30 CH4  
05 37 CH5  
10  
11  
12  
04 33 BBC2 11  
05 37 CH5  
12  
06  
07  
–––– 13  
–––– 14  
06  
07  
–––– 13  
–––– 14  
When Receiving A  
Scrambled Broadcast  
[5  
] : MOVE  
: MANUAL CH SET  
[5  
] : MOVE =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
[MENU] : EXIT  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.  
SELECT DECODER MODE  
Set "L-2 SELECT" to "DECODER" (pg. 32).  
CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN  
1
Press MENU.  
3
ACCESS CONFIRMATION  
SCREEN  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channel Manually" on  
Fine-Tuning Channels  
Already Stored  
page 44.  
2
SELECT POSITION  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on  
%
Press  
@
#
to select the channel position broadcast-  
page 44 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
ing scrambled programmes, then press OK twice.  
3
4
SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE  
CHANGE DECODER SETTING  
Press %fi  
@
#
until the channel you want to tune begins  
blinking.  
Press  
#
until "OFF" (decoder setting) begins blinking,  
1
%
and set it to "ON" by pressing  
.
ACCESS MANUAL  
RETURN TO CONFIRMATION  
CHANNEL SET SCREEN  
SCREEN  
Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen  
appears.  
Press OK.  
2
3
Repeat steps 3 through 5 as necessary.  
5
6
PERFORM TUNING  
CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN  
Press  
#
until "+/–" begins blinking, then press %fi until  
Press MENU.  
the picture is clearest. Then press OK.  
The Confirmation screen appears.  
Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.  
NOTE:  
CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN  
Scrambled programmes are not currently broadcast in the U.K.  
Press MENU.  
4
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46  
Set Stations (A)  
Set Stations (B)  
Set station names other than the ones registered in your  
recorder.  
Set station names that are registered in your recorder.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on  
page 44 to access the Confirmation screen and then  
perform steps 1 and 2 of "Set Stations (A)" on the left before  
continuing.  
page 44 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
SELECT ITEM  
%fi  
Press  
@
#
until the item you want begins blinking.  
SELECT STATION NAME  
CHARACTER  
1
Press  
#
until the first letter  
ACCESS MANUAL  
of the station name begins  
blinking.  
CHANNEL SET SCREEN  
1
2
PR CH  
ID FINE DECODER  
OFF  
06 CH45 BBC1 +/–  
Press OK twice.  
2
3
5
[
[
] : A-Z, 0-9  
] : CURSOR +=  
: OK  
[MENU] : EXIT  
SELECT NEW STATION  
Press  
#
until the station  
name (ID) begins blinking,  
ENTER NEW CHARACTER  
%fi  
then press  
until the  
PR CH  
06 CH45 – – – – +/–  
ID FINE DECODER  
OFF  
%fi  
new station’s name (ID)  
you want to store begins  
blinking.  
Press  
to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –,  
(space) ) and stop when the desired character  
, +,  
*
is indicated, then press  
#
to enter. Enter the remaining  
[5 ] : CHANGE ID  
Registered station names  
(pg. 47) appear as you  
characters the same way (maximum of 4).  
[
] : CURSOR +=  
After entering all characters, press OK.  
: OK  
[MENU] : EXIT  
%fi  
press  
.
The Confirmation screen app@ears.  
If you make a mistake, press until the incorrect  
character begins blinking. Then enter the correct  
SWITCH STATIONS  
%fi  
character by pressing  
.
Press OK.  
The Confirmation screen appears.  
CLOSE CONFIRMATION  
4
5
Repeat steps 1 through 4 as necessary.  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
CLOSE CONFIRMATION  
3
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
NOTE:  
The characters available for the station name (ID) are A–Z, 0–9,  
–, , +,  
(space) (maximum of 4).  
*
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TV Station And ID List  
STATION NAME  
ID*  
STATION NAME  
ID*  
Anglia TV  
ARD  
ANGL  
ARD  
ARTE  
BBC  
SAT  
SAT  
SAT 1  
SAT1  
SCOT  
SC4  
ARTE  
Scottish TV  
SC4  
BBC Group  
BBC1  
BBC2  
BBC1  
BBC2  
BLN1  
BLN2  
BORD  
BR1  
SDR  
SDR  
SDR1  
SDR1  
SFB1  
SFB3  
SKY  
Berlin 1  
Berlin 2  
Border TV  
Bayern1  
Bayern3  
BRT1  
SFB1  
SFB3  
SKY  
Sky One  
Sky Net  
Sport  
SKY1  
SKYN  
SPRT  
SR1  
BR3  
BRT1  
BRT2  
CHLD  
CH+  
BRT2  
SR 1  
Children Ch  
Canal +  
CNN  
Super RTL  
STV Test  
STV 1  
STV 2  
Suedwest3  
SWF 1  
Schweiz4  
TYNE TEES  
Text  
SRTL  
STVT  
STV1  
STV2  
SWR  
SWF1  
SWZ4  
TEES  
TEXT  
TF1  
CNN  
CHNL  
CNTR  
CH 4  
CH 5  
DRS  
DRTV  
DSF  
EURN  
EURO  
EURS  
FR1  
Channel TV  
Central TV  
Channel 4  
Channel 5  
DRS  
DR TV  
DSF  
TF1  
Euronews  
Euronews  
Eurosports  
France1  
France2  
France3  
Granada TV  
Grampian TV  
Hessen1  
Hessen3  
HRT  
TNT int  
TRT int  
TSI  
TNT  
TRT  
TSI  
TSR  
TSR  
FR2  
FR3  
TSW  
TSW  
TVE  
TVE  
GRNA  
GRMP  
HR1  
TV Polonia  
TVP 1  
TVP 2  
TVS  
TVPA  
TVP1  
TVP2  
TVS  
TV2  
TV5  
TZUR  
ULST  
VERN  
VIVA  
VIV2  
VOX  
VTM  
VT4  
WDR1  
WDR3  
YLE1  
YLE2  
YORK  
ZDF  
HR3  
HRT  
TV2  
TV5  
Tele Zurich  
Ulster TV  
Veronica  
VIVA  
VIVA2  
VOX  
VTM  
VT4  
West1  
West3  
YLE 1  
YLE 2  
Yorkshire TV  
ZDF  
HTV  
HTV  
ITV Network  
Kabelkanal  
London  
MDR  
ITV  
KABL  
LNDN  
MDR  
MTV  
N3  
MTV  
Nord3  
NDR1  
NDR1  
NDR3  
NED1  
NED2  
NED3  
NET2  
NRK  
NDR3  
NED1  
NED2  
NED3  
Network 2  
NRK  
N-TV  
Offener Kanal  
ORF1  
ORF2  
ORF3  
N-TV  
OKAN  
ORF1  
ORF2  
ORF3  
OWL3  
PRMI  
PR07  
RAI1  
RAI2  
RAI3  
RB1  
Zurich 1  
3SAT  
ZUR1  
3SAT  
* The "ID" abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the  
station name. The "ID" abbreviation is listed in the Confirma-  
tion screen and is displayed on the TV screen each time the  
recorder is tuned to a different station.  
OWL 3  
Premiere  
PR07  
RAI1  
RAI2  
RAI3  
RB1  
RB3  
RB3  
Rikisutvarpid-S  
RTBF 1  
RTBF 2  
RTE 1  
RKPS  
RTB1  
RTB2  
RTE1  
RTL  
RTL2  
RTP  
RTL  
RTL 2  
RTP  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)  
48  
For customers in the U.K.  
TV Station Channel Number Guide  
Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC  
and ITV.  
BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5  
BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5  
London & South-East  
North-West  
Bluebell Hill ......................... 40  
Crystal Palace....................... 26  
Dover ................................... 50  
Heathfield ............................ 49  
Oxford ................................. 57  
46  
33  
56  
52  
63  
43  
23  
66  
64  
60  
65  
30  
53  
67  
53  
37  
49  
Caldbeck .............................. 30  
Winter Hill ........................... 55  
34  
62  
28  
59  
32  
65  
56  
48  
North-East  
Bilsdale West Moor .............. 33  
Chatton ................................ 39  
Pontop Pike .......................... 58  
26  
45  
64  
29  
49  
61  
23  
42  
54  
35  
68  
South-West  
Beacon Hill .......................... 57  
Caradon Hill ........................ 22  
Huntshaw Cross ................... 55  
Redruth ................................ 51  
Stockland Hill ...................... 33  
Channel Islands  
63  
28  
62  
44  
26  
60  
25  
59  
41  
23  
53  
32  
65  
47  
29  
67  
37  
Scotland  
Angus ................................... 57  
Black Hill ............................. 40  
Sandale ................................ 22  
Caldbeck .............................. —  
Creigkelly ............................. 31  
Darvel .................................. 33  
Durris ................................... 22  
Eitshal .................................. 33  
Keelylang Hill ...................... 40  
Knock More ......................... 33  
Rosemarkie .......................... 39  
Rumster Forest...................... 31  
Selkirk .................................. 55  
63  
46  
60  
43  
53  
50  
37  
56  
48  
35  
67  
67  
52  
34  
27  
26  
28  
26  
46  
26  
45  
27  
62  
28  
24  
23  
25  
23  
43  
23  
49  
24  
59  
32  
21  
29  
32  
29  
50  
29  
42  
21  
65  
Fremont Point....................... 51  
44  
41  
47  
South  
Hannington .......................... 39  
Midhurst............................... 61  
Rowridge.............................. 31  
45  
55  
24  
42  
58  
27  
66  
68  
21  
35  
West  
Mendip ................................ 58  
64  
61  
54  
37  
Wales  
East  
Blaenplwyf ........................... 31  
Carmel ................................. 57  
Llanddona ............................ 57  
Moel-y-Parc ......................... 52  
Presely ................................. 46  
Wenvoe................................ 44  
27  
63  
63  
45  
40  
51  
24  
60  
60  
49  
43  
41  
21  
53  
53  
42  
50  
47  
56  
37  
Sandy Heath......................... 31  
Sudbury................................ 51  
Tacolneston .......................... 62  
27  
44  
55  
24  
41  
59  
21  
47  
65  
39  
35  
52  
Midlands  
Ridge Hill ............................. 22  
Sutton Coldfield ................... 46  
The Wrekin .......................... 26  
Waltham .............................. 58  
28  
40  
33  
64  
25  
43  
23  
61  
32  
50  
29  
54  
35  
37  
35  
35  
Northern Ireland  
Brougher Mountain .............. 22  
Divis .................................... 31  
Limavady ............................. 55  
28  
27  
62  
25  
24  
59  
32  
21  
65  
37  
North  
Belmont ............................... 22  
Emley Moor.......................... 44  
28  
51  
25  
47  
32  
41  
56  
37  
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Questions And Answers  
PLAYBACK  
RECORDING  
Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached  
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?  
during playback or search?  
A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.  
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 shuts off automatically 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 or, if Timer Recording, the cassette is  
ejected.  
Q. When returning from variable-speed search to  
normal playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I  
be concerned about this?  
A. No, it is normal.  
TIMER RECORDING  
Q. " " and "" remain lit on the display panel. Is there  
a problem?  
Q. Noise bars appear during variable-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 programme 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. 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.  
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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50  
Troubleshooting  
Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart to see if you can correct 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 recorder.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
The mains power cord is disconnected.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Connect the mains power cord.  
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 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.  
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  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
If you are using the RF connection . . .  
. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO  
channel. (pg. 6)  
. . . Perform "Video Channel Set"  
(pg. 40)  
If you are using the AV connection, set  
the TV to its AV mode.  
If you’re using the RF connection . . .  
. . . 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.  
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. 28).  
4. The playback picture is blurred or  
interrupted while TV broadcasts are  
clear or "USE CLEANING  
The video heads may be dirty.  
Use a dry cleaning cassette JVC  
TCL-2U or consult your JVC dealer.  
CASSETTE" message appears on the  
screen.  
5. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi  
soundtrack. (HR-J670/672EK only)  
Automatic tracking is engaged.  
Engage and adjust tracking manually  
(pg. 28) or press AUDIO to  
change the soundtrack to "NORM"  
(pg. 25).  
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.  
“L-1”, “L-2”, “SAT” or “F-1” has  
been selected as the input mode.  
(“F-1” is for HR-J670/672EK only.)  
Set to the desired preset.  
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 “L-1”,“L-2” or  
“F-1”. (“F-1” is for HR-J670/672EK only.)  
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4. Camcorder recording is not  
possible.  
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 “L-1”,“L-2” or  
“F-1”. (“F-1” is for HR-J670/672EK  
only.)  
TIMER RECORDING  
SYMPTOM  
1. Timer recording won’t work.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
The clock and/or the timer have  
been set incorrectly.  
The timer is not engaged.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Re-perform the clock and/or timer  
settings.  
Press and confirm that ““ is  
displayed on the display panel.  
Timer recording is in progress.  
2. Timer programming is not possible.  
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.  
has been pressed when there are  
no programs in memory, or the timer  
record information has been  
5. ““ blinks for 10 seconds and the  
Check the programmed data and re-  
programme as necessary, then press  
again.  
Timer mode is disengaged.  
programmed incorrectly.  
The end of the tape was reached  
during timer recording.  
6. The cassette is automatically  
ejected, the power shuts off and  
“ and “]“ won’t stop  
blinking.  
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 recorder’s preset positions have  
been set incorrectly.  
Refer to "Guide Program Number Set"  
and re-perform the procedure  
(pg. 39).  
7. VIDEO Plus+ does not timer-record  
properly.  
OTHER PROBLEMS  
SYMPTOM  
1. Whistling or howling is heard from  
the TV during camcorder record-  
ing.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
The camcorder’s microphone is too  
close to the TV.  
The TV’s volume is too high.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Position the camcorder so its  
microphone is away from the TV.  
Turn the TV’s volume down.  
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. 44).  
3. The preset cannot be changed.  
Recording is in progress.  
Press PAUSE to pause the recording,  
change presets, 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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52  
Index  
FRONT VIEW  
1
2
3 4 5 6  
VIDEO  
L –AUDIO– R  
7 8 9 0 ! @  
#
$ %  
^ & * (  
1 STANDBY/ON  
Button turns recorder on/off  
0 SATButton enables/disables the Auto Satellite  
Prog Rec mode. pg. 27  
! SATIndicator lights up during Auto Satellite  
Prog Rec mode. pg. 27  
@ Timer Button engages timer-standby mode.  
pg. 17, 19  
# Display Panel provides clear view of various  
displays and indicators. pg. 53  
$ Infrared Beam Receiving Window is where  
remote control should be aimed when in use.  
% PR +/– Buttons select a preset position.  
pg. 14  
^ – –:– – (Display) Button switches display  
between clock time, tape remaining time,  
counter readings and preset position*. pg. 15  
* Preset position is not displayed during playback.  
& RECORD Button starts regular recording (press  
once), Instant Timer Recording (press twice);  
sets duration of ITR. pg. 14, 15  
* STOP/EJECT Button stops tape; ejects tape  
during Stop mode. pg. 12  
( PAUSE Button stops tape temporarily during  
recording pg. 14; stops tape temporarily  
during playback; plays back frame by frame  
with each additional press. pg. 13  
(loading a cassette also turns power on).  
2 Cassette Loading Slot is where cassette is  
inserted; door closes, "cassette loaded" indicator  
lights up on front display panel.  
3 SP/LP Button selects tape speed. pg. 14  
4 Rewind [REW] Button rewinds tape ; initiates  
reverse high-speed search. pg. 12, 13  
5 PLAY Button plays back tape pg. 12; cancels  
Pause, Still, Slow, Search modes. pg. 13  
6 Fast Forward [FF] Button fast-forwards tape;  
initiates forward high-speed search. pg. 12, 13  
7 VIDEO Input Connector (HR-J670/672EK only)  
enables easy connection of video output from  
another recorder or camcorder for editing.  
pg. 30  
8 AUDIO Input Connector [L] (HR-J670/672EK  
only) enables easy connection of audio output  
(mono) from another recorder, camcorder or  
other source for editing. pg. 30  
9 AUDIO Input Connector [R] (HR-J670/672EK  
only) enables easy connection of audio output  
(Hi-Fi) from another recorder, camcorder or  
other source for editing. pg. 30  
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REAR VIEW  
1
2
3
ENTREE  
ANT. IN  
CONTROLEUR SAT  
CONTROL SORTIE  
SAT  
OUT  
(
)
(
)
L-2  
L-1  
AV2 ENTREE/DECODEUR  
AV1 ENTREE/SORTIE  
R
AUDIO  
L
ANTENNE  
SORTIE  
RF OUT  
IN/DECODER  
IN/OUT  
4
7
5
6
1 Mains Power Cord supplies power to recorder.  
pg. 5  
2 SAT CONTROL Connector enables connection of the  
Satellite Controller (provided only for HR-J670/  
672EK) for timer recording with a satellite receiver.  
pg. 10  
5 AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector enables AV connec-  
tion to TV or second recorder; input recordable when  
"L-1" selected. pg. 5, 31  
6 AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors (HR-J670/672EK  
only) enable connection of audio cassette recorder,  
TV or second video recorder for dubbing. pg. 37  
7 RF OUT Connector enables connection to aerial  
terminal of TV receiver. pg. 5  
3 ANT. IN Connector enables connection of aerial.  
pg. 5  
4 AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector enables connec-  
tion of satellite receiver, decoder or second recorder;  
input recordable when "L-2" selected. pg. 26, 31  
DISPLAY PANEL  
1
2
3
4 5 6  
7
8
REVIEW  
SP  
VCR  
VPS/PDC  
9
@
#
!
0
1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display lights from bottom to  
top while B.E.S.T. is active. pg. 22  
2 Symbolic Mode Indicators  
8 Instant REVIEW Indicator blinks after timer-recording  
and shows how many programmes have been timer-  
recorded. pg. 24  
9 PDC Indicator lights when PDC has been engaged  
for timer recording. pg. 17, 19  
* VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently  
available in the U.K. and not possible with this recorder.  
0 VCR Indicator lights when the video recorder is in  
the video mode. At this point, the TV automatically  
enters AV mode. pg. 12  
STILL:  
SLOW:  
PLAY:  
FF/REW VARIABLE  
SEARCH:  
RECORD:  
RECORD PAUSE:  
3 Tape Speed Indicators display mode of recording; light  
during Record or Play mode. pg. 14  
! "Cassette Loaded" Mark lights once a cassette is  
inserted; remains lit until cassette ejected.  
@ Counter shows time elapsed since playback or  
recording began.  
* EP is only for NTSC playback.  
4 Programme Time Indicators show the programme  
start time ( ) and the programme stop time ( ) for  
timer-recording. pg. 18  
5 "Timer" Indicator lights when has been pressed to  
engage Timer mode. pg. 17, 19  
6 Tape Remaining Time Indicator displays time remaining  
on tape when certain buttons are pressed. pg. 15  
7 Channel Display shows preset position where the  
station currently being received is stored.  
Clock Display shows current time. pg. 8  
With  
displayed, shows time remaining from  
current tape position to end of tape (pg. 15).  
Counter, Preset Position*, Clock and Tape Remaining  
Time Display appear alternately when – –:– –  
(Display) is pressed.  
* Preset Position is not displayed during playback.  
# Mode shows external input mode selected (L-1, L-2,  
SAT* or F-1**).  
*
When "L-2 SELECT" is set to "SAT" (pg. 32), "SAT"  
appears instead of "L-2".  
** F-1 is for HR-J670/672EK only.  
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54  
1 TV Button enables remote control of connected  
TV. "Operating JVC TVs" on page 55  
2 TV/VCR Button switches connected TV's mode  
between TV and AV. pg. 12 and "Operating  
JVC TVs" on page 55  
3 REVIEW Button "reviews" timer-recorded  
programme. pg. 24  
4 NUMBER Keys are used in preset position  
selection pg. 14, VIDEO Plus+ timer pro-  
gramming pg. 16.  
REMOTE CONTROL  
1
2
3
^
&
*
(
)
q
w
e
r
t
y
TV  
– –:– –  
TV/VCR  
AUDIO  
3
6
1
2
5
4
2
4
VPS/PDC  
7
5 PDC Button enables/disables PDC recording.  
5
6
7
DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO  
pg. 17, 19  
8
AUX  
0
9
* VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not  
currently available in the U.K. and not possible with  
this recorder.  
4
0000  
6
Button cancels timer-programme. pg. 20  
0000 Button resets counter to 0:00:00. pg. 15  
START  
DEBUT  
STOP  
FIN  
DATE  
PR  
8
EXPRESS  
7 STOP +/– Button inputs programme Stop Time.  
pg. 18  
8 START +/– Button accesses Regular Program  
screen; inputs programme Start Time. pg. 18  
9 PROG Button accesses VIDEO Plus+ Program  
screen. pg. 16  
?
30 SEC  
1
PROG  
9
0
!
@
#
$
%
u
i
o
p
N
3
OK  
MENU  
0
Button accesses Program screens/displays  
to check the programme that you have pro-  
grammed (next programme's information  
screen/display appears each time button is  
pressed). pg. 20  
Q
! Rewind [REW] Button rewinds tape ; initiates  
reverse high-speed search. pg. 12, 13  
@ Record Button — same as button on recorder.  
pg. 14, 15  
# Stop Button — same as button on recorder.  
pg. 12  
$ MENU Button accesses Menu screen. pg. 9  
% %fi Button is used for selection in on-screen  
menus. pg. 9  
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.  
TV PR +/– selects the connected TV's/ satellite  
receiver's channel. "Operating JVC TVs" on  
page 55  
"Operating JVC TVs" on page 55.  
This remote control transmits A code signals  
only; it is not applicable to B code signals.  
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^ STANDBY/ON  
Button — same as button on  
How To Use  
recorder.  
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.  
& AUDIO Button changes output sound mode.  
pg. 25  
(TV Muting) Button mutes sound of  
connected TV. "Operating JVC TVs" in the  
right column.  
Operating JVC TVs  
* – –:– – (Display) Button switches display  
between clock time, tape remaining time,  
counter readings and preset position*. pg. 15  
* Preset position is not displayed during playback.  
( DAILY Button enables timer recording of daily  
serials. pg. 17, 19  
) WEEKLY Button enables timer recording of  
weekly serials. pg. 17, 19  
q AUX Button selects recorder's auxiliary input  
mode. pg. 30, 31  
To operate your TV, while holding down the TV button,  
press the corresponding button: STANDBY/ON  
, TV/  
VCR, TV PR +/–, TV  
+/–,  
(TV Muting).  
NOTES:  
When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the  
correct directions as indicated under the battery cover.  
Depending on the type of JVC TV, 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.  
w (TIMER) Button — same as button on re-  
corder. pg. 17, 19  
e DATE +/– Button inputs date of programme for  
timer recording. pg. 18  
r PR +/– Button — same as button on recorder.  
pg. 14  
t Auto Tracking Button (  
) enables/disables  
auto tracking mode during playback pg. 28  
SP/LP Button selects tape speed. pg. 14  
y 30 SEC Button initiates a 30-second period of  
fast-motion playback. pg. 24  
u Play Button — same as button on recorder.  
pg. 12, 13  
i Fast Forward [FF] Button fast-forwards tape;  
initiates forward high-speed search. pg. 12, 13  
o Pause Button — same as button on recorder.  
pg. 13, 14  
p OK Button enters selections made in on-screen  
@me#nus. pg. 9  
Q
Button initiates functions such as Index  
Search pg. 24, variable-speed search, frame  
by frame playback. pg. 13  
TV  
+/– Button controls volume of connected  
TV. "Operating JVC TVs" in the right  
column.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
GENERAL  
TUNER/TIMER  
Power requirement  
Power consumption  
[HR-J670/672EK]  
Power on  
: AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz  
TV channel storage  
capacity  
: 99 positions  
(+AUX position)  
: 19 W  
: 4.9 W  
Tuning system  
Channel coverage  
: Frequency synthesized tuner  
Power off  
:
VHF 44.5 – 143/143 – 470 MHz  
UHF 470 – 862 MHz  
[HR-J470/270EK]  
Power on  
Power off  
: 17 W  
: 4.9 W  
Aerial output  
: UHF channels 22 – 69  
(Adjustable)  
: Approx. 10 min.  
Temperature  
Operating  
Memory backup time  
: 5°C to 40°C  
Storage  
: –20°C to 60°C  
: Horizontal only  
: 400 x 94 x 278 mm  
: 3.5 kg  
ACCESSORIES  
[HR-J670/672EK]  
Provided accessories  
Operating position  
Dimensions (WxHxD)  
Weight  
: RF cable,  
Infrared remote control unit,  
"AA" battery x 2,  
Format  
Maximum recording time  
(SP)  
: VHS PAL standard  
Satellite Controller RM-SD1  
: 240 min. with E-240 video  
cassette  
: 480 min. with E-240 video  
cassette  
[HR-J470/270EK]  
Provided accessories  
: RF cable,  
Infrared remote control unit,  
"AA" battery x 2  
(LP)  
VIDEO/AUDIO  
Optional accessories  
: Satellite Controller RM-SD1  
Signal system  
: PAL-type colour signal and  
CCIR monochrome signal,  
625 lines/50 fields  
: DA4 (Double Azimuth) helical  
scan system  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise  
specified.  
E.& O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without  
notice.  
Recording system  
[HR-J670/672/470EK]  
Rotary two-head herical scan  
system [HR-J270EK]  
: 45 dB  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Horizontal resolution  
Frequency range  
: 250 lines  
: 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz  
(Normal audio)  
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz  
(Hi-Fi audio)  
[HR-J670/672EK]  
: 21-pin SCART connectors  
(IN/OUT x 1,  
Input/Output  
IN/DECODER x 1)  
RCA connectors  
[HR-J670/672EK]  
(VIDEO IN x 1, AUDIO IN x 1,  
AUDIO OUT x 1)  
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED  
Printed in Malaysia  
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EK  
COPYRIGHT © 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.  
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