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VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER
SAFETY FIRST
2
Safety Precautions .................................2
INDEX
4
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER
7
Basic Connections ................................7
INITIAL SETTINGS
8
Auto Set Up ..........................................8
Preset Download ................................10
Language ............................................12
T-V LINK
13
T-V Link Functions ..............................13
PLAYBACK
14
Basic Playback ....................................14
Playback Features ...............................15
RECORDING
18
Basic Recording ..................................18
Recording Features .............................19
B.E.S.T. Picture System .......................21
TIMER RECORDING
22
SHOWVIEW® Timer Programming ........22
Express Timer Programming ................24
Automatic Satellite Programme
Recording ...........................................28
EDITING
29
Edit From A Camcorder ......................29
Edit To Or From Another Video
Recorder .............................................30
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
31
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver .....31
Connecting/Using A Decoder .............32
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS
33
SHOWVIEW® System Setup ..................33
Mode Set ............................................34
Tuner Set ............................................38
Clock Set ............................................44
Video Channel Set ..............................46
TROUBLESHOOTING
47
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
50
LIST OF TERMS
51
SPECIFICATIONS
Back Cover
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SAFETY FIRST
Safety Precautions
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
8 When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect
the power cord from the mains outlet.
8 Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric
shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or
disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.
WARNING
There are two different types of SECAM colour systems: SECAM-L, used in FRANCE (also called
SECAM-West), and SECAM-B, used in Eastern European countries (also called SECAM-East).
1. This recorder can also receive SECAM-B colour television signals for recording and playback.
2. Recordings made of SECAM-B television signals produce monochrome pictures if played back on a
video recorder of SECAM-L standard, or do not produce normal colour pictures if played back on a
PAL video recorder with SECAM-B system incorporated (even if the TV set is SECAM-compatible).
3. SECAM-L prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a SECAM-L video recorder produce
monochrome pictures when played back with this recorder.
4. This recorder cannot be used for the SECAM-L standard. Use a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L
signals.
IMPORTANT
8 Please read the various precautions on page 2 and 3 before installing or operating the recorder.
8 It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without
the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme
and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.
Cassettes marked "VHS" (or "S-VHS") can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not possible with
this model.
This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings in the SP mode
with regular VHS resolution. (HR-J480EU only)
HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence
from Gemstar Development Corporation.
PAL
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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to
allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws
governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video
cassette.
1. DO NOT place the recorder ...
... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.
... in direct sunlight.
... in a dusty environment.
... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.
... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2. DO NOT block the recorder's ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able
to get out.)
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT place any containers
filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top
of this unit.
7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
8. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or
under extremely humid conditions-just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold
liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where
condensation may occur, keep the recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.
For Italy:
"It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.'95
published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.'95"
The STANDBY/ON
1 button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches
operating current on and off. "
`" shows electrical power standby and "!" shows ON.
For HR-J480EU owners:
Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long Play) mode cannot be played back on a
single-speed video recorder.
For HR-J280/281/289EU owners:
Video tapes recorded with another recorder in the LP (Long Play) mode cannot be played back on this
video recorder.
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INDEX
FRONT VIEW
A STANDBY/ON 1 Button
pg. 8
B Cassette Loading Slot
C Rewind 3 Button
pg. 14, 15
D Play 4 Button
pg. 14
E Fast Forward 5 Button
pg. 14, 15
F SAT# Button
pg. 28
G Timer# Button
pg. 23, 25
H Front Display Panel
pg. 5
I Infrared Beam Receiving Window
J PR +/ Buttons
pg. 18
K Display : Button
pg. 20
L Record 7 Button
pg. 18
M Pause 9 Button
pg. 15
N Stop/Eject 0 Button
pg. 14
REAR VIEW
A Mains Power Cord
pg. 7
B ANT. IN Connector
pg. 7
C AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector
pg. 29, 30, 31, 32
D AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector
pg. 7, 29, 30, 31, 32
E RF. OUT Connector
pg. 7
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FRONT DISPLAY PANEL
A "Timer" Indicator
pg. 23, 25
B Play Indicator
C Record Indicator
D Channel/Clock Display
pg. 11
To switch display, press : . Channel position is not
displayed during playback.
Mode Display (L-1, L-2 or SAt*)
* When "L-2 SELECT" is set to "SAT" (
pg. 37), "SAt" appears
instead of "L-2".
E Instant REVIEW Indicator
pg. 16
F VCR Indicator
pg. 19
G SAT# Indicator
pg. 28
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
When "O.S.D." is set to "ON" (
pg. 35), various
operational indicators appear on the TV screen.
A Operation mode indicators
B Tape speed SP/LP/EP (HR-J480EU only)
* EP is for NTSC playback only.
C Tape direction
D Counter display
pg. 20
E Tape remaining time indicator
pg. 20
F Tape position indicator
The tape position indicator
appears on the TV screen
when you press
3 or
5 from the Stop mode
or perform an Index Search
(
pg. 17). The position of
"
q" in relation to "0"
(beginning) or "+" (end)
shows you where you are
on the tape.
NOTE:
Depending on the type of tape used, the tape position
indicator may not appear correctly.
G VPS/PDC Indicator
pg. 23, 25
H Current day/month/year
I Clock display
J Channel position number and station name/
Auxiliary input indicator (L-1, L-2 or SAT*)
* When "L-2 SELECT" is set to "SAT" (
pg. 37), "SAT" appears
instead of "L-2".
K Timer warning display
A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the
timer-recording is to start in 5 minutes if you're not in the
Timer mode at that time. The warning blinks for the entire 5
minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear
the display, press
&.
L Cassette loaded mark
Beginning
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