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
ⅢDo NOT Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet until all connections are completed.
ⅢDo 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 (੬ 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:
Ⅲ the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder.
Ⅲ the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet.
Ⅲ 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 (੬ 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 (੬ pg. 5) and the TV is turned on, the
recorder automatically performs the Preset
Download (੬ 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. (੬ 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.
Ⅲ Video Channel setting (for RF connection users) ੬ pg. 40
Ⅲ Tuner setting ੬ pg. 42
Ⅲ Clock setting ੬ pg. 38
If a new station begins broadcasting in your area, perform
tuner setting (੬ pg. 42) and, if necessary, video channel
setting (੬ 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 (੬ 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 (੬ 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:
Ⅲ the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder and a 21-pin
SCART cable is connected between your TV and the recorder.
Ⅲ the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet.
Ⅲ batteries have been installed in the remote control.
Press
. If "Auto" appears on the display
1
%
panel, Press
to select "CH – –" and
fi
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 (੬ 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
(੬ 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 — ੬ 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 — ੬ 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
Ⅲ 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 (੬ pg. 16, "VIDEO
Plus+ Timer Programming").
Ⅲ 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 ੬ "Delete A Channel" on page 45.
Ⅲ If any of the above problems occur, refer to pages 44 – 46 to input station names (੬ "Set Stations") or delete unnecessary
stations (੬ "Delete A Channel"). You can also change station preset positions (੬ "Change Station Preset Position").
Ⅲ 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. ੬ 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 (੬ 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" (੬ 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 (੬ pg. 16) or Express timer
programming (੬ 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 (੬ 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" (੬ pg. 33.)
3
?
2
PAUSE
REW
2
STOP
4
INFORMATION
3
When using the AV connection (੬ 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.” (੬ 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 (੬ 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
(੬ 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 (੬ 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" (੬ 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.
੬ "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. (੬ 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 (੬ 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 (੬ 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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BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)
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" (੬ 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.
੬ "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
(੬ 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. (੬ 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 (੬ 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
?
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 ੬ 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
?
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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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.
?
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 (੬ 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 (੬ pg. 15).
ATTENTION
Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually
starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after
RECORD and PLAY on the remote are pressed, or RECORD
on the recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the
desired scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the
following steps:
1) Press and hold PAUSE and press RECORD to engage the
RECORD PAUSE mode.
● The recorder then automatically checks the condition
of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-
enters RECORD PAUSE.
2) Press PLAY 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
(੬ 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
3
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 (੬ 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).
੬
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" (੬ 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. (੬ 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
SAT‰ indicator
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 SAT‰ button 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"
(੬ 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 SAT‰ for 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 SAT‰ indicator 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 (੬ 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 (੬ pg. 22) does not work while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress.
● Just Clock (੬ 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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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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1
3
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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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1
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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1
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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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
6
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. (੬ pg. 32)
SET EDIT MODE
See "Picture Control" on page 29.
AUX
3
4
5
PR
START SOURCE PLAYER
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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 (੬ 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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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. (੬ 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 (੬ 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 (੬ pg. 15)
7– Audio mode display (੬ pg. 25)
8– Tape position indicator (੬ pg. 12)
9– Type of Broadcast (੬ 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" (੬ pg. 32), "SAT"
appears instead of "L-2".
** F-1 is for HR-J670/672EK only.
13– Timer warning display (੬ pg. 17, 19)
14– Cassette loaded mark
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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 (੬ 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
(੬ pg. 26).
... "L-2 SELECT" is set to "DECODER" or "SAT" (੬ 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 SP→LP 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 SP→LP 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 SP→LP Timer feature is not available during ITR
(Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not work
properly with any tapes longer than E-180 or with some tapes
of shorter lengths.
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 SP→LP TIMER" to "ON". In
this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then set the tape
speed manually during timer programming.
● In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this
feature may leave a 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
SP→LP Timer activated, and the programme goes beyond its
originally scheduled length, there may be times when the
programme cannot be recorded in its entirety.
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36
Repeat Playback
Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape
100 times repeatedly.
– –:– –
START PLAYBACK
3
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.
● "NTSC→PAL" 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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38
IMPORTANT
If you performed Auto Set Up (੬ pg. 6), Preset Download
(੬ pg. 7) or Auto Channel Set (੬ 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 (੬ "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, ੬ "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
(੬ pg. 26)
– "L-2 SELECT" is set to "SAT" or "DECODER". (੬ 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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VIDEO Plus+ Setup
IMPORTANT
Normally, Auto Set Up (੬ pg. 6), Preset Download (੬ pg. 7) or Auto Channel Set (੬ 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
fi
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
fi
[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"
(੬ pg. 10).
%
Press
to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "GUIDE
fi
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
fi
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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40
IMPORTANT
Perform the following steps only if —
— Video Channel Set has not been done correctly by the
Auto Set Up function (੬ 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:
Ⅲ the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet.
Ⅲ the video recorder is turned off and there is no cassette
inserted in the recorder.
Ⅲ 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:
Ⅲ the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet.
Ⅲ the video recorder is turned off and there is no cassette
inserted in the recorder.
Ⅲ the connected TV is turned on.
Ⅲ 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 (੬ pg. 6) or Preset Download (੬ 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
(੬ pg. 5) and the TV
is turned on, the
recorder automati-
cally performs the
Preset Download
(੬ 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 – ੬ 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
fi
● 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 (੬ 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 ੬ "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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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)
44
SELECT BAND
%
Press
to change the
fi
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 (੬ pg. 32).
Storing Channels Manually
ENTER NEW CHANNEL
To store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up
(੬ pg. 6), Preset Download (੬ pg. 7) or Auto Channel Set
(੬ 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" (੬ pg. 45).
● If you wish to set station names other than the ones
registered in your recorder, ੬ "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
fi
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. ੬ “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” (੬ 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" (੬ 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
%
fi
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
%
fi
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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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
(੬ 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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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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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. (੬ pg. 6)
. . . Perform "Video Channel Set"
(੬ 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 (੬ 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
(੬ pg. 28) or press AUDIO to
change the soundtrack to "NORM"
(੬ 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
(੬ 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 (੬ 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
(੬ pg. 6).
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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 SAT‰ Button enables/disables the Auto Satellite
Prog Rec mode. ੬ pg. 27
! SAT‰ Indicator lights up during Auto Satellite
Prog Rec mode. ੬ pg. 27
@ Timer ‰ Button engages timer-standby mode.
੬ pg. 17, 19
# Display Panel provides clear view of various
displays and indicators. ੬ pg. 53
$ Infrared Beam Receiving Window is where
remote control should be aimed when in use.
% PR +/– Buttons select a preset position.
੬ pg. 14
^ – –:– – (Display) Button switches display
between clock time, tape remaining time,
counter readings and preset position*. ੬ 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. ੬ pg. 14, 15
* STOP/EJECT Button stops tape; ejects tape
during Stop mode. ੬ pg. 12
( PAUSE Button stops tape temporarily during
recording ੬ pg. 14; stops tape temporarily
during playback; plays back frame by frame
with each additional press. ੬ 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. ੬ pg. 14
4 Rewind [REW] Button rewinds tape ; initiates
reverse high-speed search. ੬ pg. 12, 13
5 PLAY Button plays back tape ੬ pg. 12; cancels
Pause, Still, Slow, Search modes. ੬ pg. 13
6 Fast Forward [FF] Button fast-forwards tape;
initiates forward high-speed search. ੬ pg. 12, 13
7 VIDEO Input Connector (HR-J670/672EK only)
enables easy connection of video output from
another recorder or camcorder for editing.
੬ 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. ੬ 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. ੬ 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.
੬ 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.
੬ pg. 10
5 AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector enables AV connec-
tion to TV or second recorder; input recordable when
"L-1" selected. ੬ 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. ੬ pg. 37
7 RF OUT Connector enables connection to aerial
terminal of TV receiver. ੬ pg. 5
3 ANT. IN Connector enables connection of aerial.
੬ 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. ੬ 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. ੬ pg. 22
2 Symbolic Mode Indicators
8 Instant REVIEW Indicator blinks after timer-recording
and shows how many programmes have been timer-
recorded. ੬ pg. 24
9 PDC Indicator lights when PDC has been engaged
for timer recording. ੬ 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. ੬ 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. ੬ 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. ੬ pg. 18
5 "Timer" Indicator lights when ‰ has been pressed to
engage Timer mode. ੬ pg. 17, 19
6 Tape Remaining Time Indicator displays time remaining
on tape when certain buttons are pressed. ੬ pg. 15
7 Channel Display shows preset position where the
station currently being received is stored.
Clock Display shows current time. ੬ pg. 8
With
displayed, shows time remaining from
current tape position to end of tape (੬ 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" (੬ pg. 32), "SAT"
appears instead of "L-2".
** F-1 is for HR-J670/672EK only.
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SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.)
54
1 TV Button enables remote control of connected
TV. ੬ "Operating JVC TVs" on page 55
2 TV/VCR Button switches connected TV's mode
between TV and AV. ੬ pg. 12 and "Operating
JVC TVs" on page 55
3 REVIEW Button "reviews" timer-recorded
programme. ੬ pg. 24
4 NUMBER Keys are used in preset position
selection ੬ pg. 14, VIDEO Plus+ timer pro-
gramming ੬ 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
੬ 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. ੬ pg. 20
0000 Button resets counter to 0:00:00. ੬ pg. 15
START
DEBUT
STOP
FIN
DATE
PR
8
EXPRESS
7 STOP +/– Button inputs programme Stop Time.
੬ pg. 18
8 START +/– Button accesses Regular Program
screen; inputs programme Start Time. ੬ pg. 18
9 PROG Button accesses VIDEO Plus+ Program
screen. ੬ 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). ੬ pg. 20
Q
! Rewind [REW] Button rewinds tape ; initiates
reverse high-speed search. ੬ pg. 12, 13
@ Record Button — same as button on recorder.
੬ pg. 14, 15
# Stop Button — same as button on recorder.
੬ pg. 12
$ MENU Button accesses Menu screen. ੬ pg. 9
% %fi Button is used for selection in on-screen
menus. ੬ 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. ੬ "Operating JVC TVs" on
page 55
੬ "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.
੬ pg. 25
(TV Muting) Button mutes sound of
connected TV. ੬ "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*. ੬ pg. 15
* Preset position is not displayed during playback.
( DAILY Button enables timer recording of daily
serials. ੬ pg. 17, 19
) WEEKLY Button enables timer recording of
weekly serials. ੬ pg. 17, 19
q AUX Button selects recorder's auxiliary input
mode. ੬ 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. ੬ pg. 17, 19
e DATE +/– Button inputs date of programme for
timer recording. ੬ pg. 18
r PR +/– Button — same as button on recorder.
੬ pg. 14
t Auto Tracking Button (
) enables/disables
auto tracking mode during playback ੬ pg. 28
SP/LP Button selects tape speed. ੬ pg. 14
y 30 SEC Button initiates a 30-second period of
fast-motion playback. ੬ pg. 24
u Play Button — same as button on recorder.
੬ pg. 12, 13
i Fast Forward [FF] Button fast-forwards tape;
initiates forward high-speed search. ੬ pg. 12, 13
o Pause Button — same as button on recorder.
੬ pg. 13, 14
p OK Button enters selections made in on-screen
@me#nus. ੬ pg. 9
Q
Button initiates functions such as Index
Search ੬ pg. 24, variable-speed search, frame
by frame playback. ੬ pg. 13
TV
+/– Button controls volume of connected
TV. ੬ "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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