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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-J695EA
HR-J291EA
INSTRUCTIONS
LPT0724-001B
Printed in Indonesia
COPYRIGHT © 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
0702 MNVfIDfOT
SAFETY FIRST ............................................................................... 1
Buttons, Connectors and Indicators ................................................ 3
Front Panel ............................................................................. 3
Rear Panel .............................................................................. 3
Remote control....................................................................... 3
On-screen display .................................................................. 4
Main Menu ............................................................................ 4
Basic Connections.......................................................................... 5
Initial Settings.............................................................................. 6
Video Channel Set.................................................................. 6
Language Set .......................................................................... 6
Clock Set ................................................................................ 7
Tuner Set ................................................................................ 7
Playback .................................................................................... 10
Recording................................................................................... 11
Timer Recording.......................................................................... 12
Timer Programming .............................................................. 12
Checking, canceling or changing programme settings........... 13
Editing ....................................................................................... 14
Editing with another video recorder or a camcorder ............. 14
System Connections .................................................................... 15
Connecting/Using a stereo system
(HR-J695EA only) ................................................................. 15
Subsidiary Settings ..................................................................... 15
Recorder's Information (Self-Diagnosis) ................................ 15
Colour System Set ................................................................ 15
Child Lock............................................................................ 15
Specifications.............................................................................. 16
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.
Cassettes marked "VHS" (or "S-VHS") can be used with this
video cassette recorder, however, only VHS signals can be
played back and recorded.
HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
SAFETY FIRST
CAUTION
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.
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.
ATTENTION
1. This recorder can also receive SECAM colour television
signals for recording and playback.
2. Recordings made of SECAM television signals produce
monochrome pictures if played back on another video
recorder of SECAM standard, or do not produce normal
colour pictures if played back on another video recorder of
PAL standard.
3. SECAM prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a
SECAM video recorder produce monochrome pictures when
played back with this recorder.
POWER SYSTEM
This set operates on voltage of AC 110 V 240 Vd (Rating), AC
90 V 260 Vd (Operating), 50 Hz/60 Hz with automatic
switching.
IMPORTANT
Please read the various precautions on page 1 and 2 before
installing or operating the recorder.
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.
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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 on 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's power turned on for a few hours to
let the moisture dry.
How to use the remote control
Before use, insert the batteries in the correct directions as
indicated under the battery cover. The remote control can operate
most of your recorder's functions, as well as basic functions of JVC
TV sets.
Point the remote control toward the receiving window on the
recorder.
The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about
7.5 m.
To operate your JVC TV, press the corresponding button: TV 1,
TV AV, TV PR +/, TV %+/ (TV Volume).
NOTE:
If the remote control does not work properly, remove its batteries,
wait for a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try again.
Video heads cleaning
Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may
cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Be
sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.
Usable cassettes
Compact VHS camcorder recordings can
be played on this recorder. Simply place
the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette
Adapter and it can be used just like any
full-sized VHS cassette.
This 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
cassette.
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.
Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long
Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed video
recorder.
ATTENTION:
To mobile phone users:
Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the recorder may cause
picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a
blue back display.
On placing the recorder:
Some TVs or other appliances generates strong magnetic fields.
Do not place such appliance on top of the recorder as it may
cause picture disturbance.
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Front Panel
A Power Indicator
B VCR Indicator
C Timer Indicator
D Standby/Record Indicator*
* Standby/Record Indicator lights when the recorder is in standby mode
or during recording.
Rear Panel
HR-J695EA
HR-J291EA
Remote control
NOTE:
The buttons with
do not function with this recorder.
Buttons, Connectors and
Indicators
Cassette
loading slot
PR +/
Display panel
Infrared beam
receiving window
Pause
9
Play
4
Stop/Eject
0
Record
7
Rewind
3
Fast
Forward
5
Mains power cord
Mains power cord
Number keys
Rewind
3
Record
7
[ITR]
Play
4
Fast Forward
5
Pause
9
Stop
8
Child Lock
Eject
See "NOTE"
below.
Easy Power
off
Easy Repeat
SP/LP (
p)
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On-screen display
If you press
(OK) on the remote control, you can see the
current recorder status on the screen. The indications except the
clock or time counter disappears in about 5 seconds. To clear the
on-screen display completely, press
(OK) again.
The indications are not recorded even if the recorder is in the
recording mode.
A Channel and auxiliary input
B Clock*
C Tape position*
D Time counter*
E Current day/month/year
F Tape speed
G Recorder operation mode
* Each time you press
(OK), the display shows clock or tape position and
time counter alternatively.
Main Menu
You can perform various operations or change various mode
settings on the Main Menu Screen.
Turn on the recorder and the TV, and set your TV to its AV mode
or video channel.
The procedure shows how to set "ABC OSD" to "ENGLISH".
A Access Main Menu screen
Press MENU. Press
w e to select the icon
"ABC OSD", then press OK.
If you select the icon A to D, follow the
each setting procedure.
If you select the icon E to I, go to
step
2
2
2
2.
B Change setting
Press
rt to set to "ENGLISH", then press
w or e.
C Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
*The default setting is bold in the following table.
On-screen
display
Description
PLAY
appears when you playback.
REW
appears during rewinding, or blinks during
rewinding with Rewind Power Off function.
(
10)
FF
appears during fast-forwarding.
EZ REPEAT
appears during Ez repeat playback. (
10)
EJECT
appears when you eject the cassette.
STOP
appears when you stop playback or recording.
REC
appears during recording.
REC PAUSE appears in the record pause mode.
SAFE
appears when the recorder enters in child lock
mode, or any buttons on the recorder are pressed
during child lock mode. (
15)
ABC OSD
Icon
Description
A REC
Select this icon to timer-record the programme.
(
12)
B PR SET
Select this icon to perform Manual Channel Set.
(
8, 9)
C ACMS
Select this icon to perform Auto Channel Set.
(
7) Auto Channel Set automatically assigns
all receivable stations in your area.
D TIME
DATE
Select this icon to set clock manually. (
7)
E SYSTEM AUTO / PAL / MESECAM / NTSC PB /
NTSC3.58 / NTSC4.43
Select the appropriate colour system when you
play back or recording a tape. For details, refer
to "Colour System Set" (
15).
F VCR Dr.
This function allows you to check the status of
the recorder and tape inserted into the recorder,
and the detailed information of the timer
programme setting. For details, refer to
"Recorder's Information (Self-Diagnosis)"
(
15).
G ABC OSD Select this icon to set the language. You can
select among 5 languages. (
6)
H AUDIO
STEREO / LEFT / RIGHT / MONO
(HR-J695EA only)
Your recorder is capable of recording four
soundtracks (STEREO, LEFT, RIGHT and
MONO) and plays back the one you select.
STEREO
: For Hi-Fi stereo tapes
LEFT
: For main audio of Bilingual tapes
RIGHT
: For sub audio of Bilingual tapes
MONO
: For audio-dubbed tapes
I EPC
OFF / SOFT / SHARP
This function helps you to adjust the playback
picture quality according to your preference.
OFF
: Picture quality is not adjusted.
SOFT
: Reduces image coarseness when viewing
overplayed tapes containing much noise.
SHARP
: Clearer, sharper-edged picture when
viewing images with much flat, same-coloured
surfaces such as cartoons.
NOTE:
You can perform EPC setting only during
playback.
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A Check contents
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in
"Specifications" (
16).
B Situate recorder
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
C Connect recorder to TV
RF Connection
A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
B Connect the TV aerial cable to the AERIAL connector on the
rear of the recorder.
C Connect the provided RF cable between the RF. OUT
connector on the rear of the recorder and the TV's aerial
connector.
AV Connection
If your TV is equipped with audio/video input connectors, perform
AV connection to improve picture quality during tape playback.
A Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as shown in the
illustration.
B Connect an optional audio/video cable between the AUDIO/
VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the recorder and the TV's
audio/video input connectors.
NOTE:
For HR-J291EA owners:
If your TV has audio L and R input connectors, connect the
recorder's AUDIO OUT connector to the TV's audio L input
connector.
Basic Connections
Aerial connector
Back of TV
TV aerial
cable
RF cable
(provided)
Mains power cord
Mains outlet
Back of recorder
RF. OUT
AERIAL
Audio/video cable
(not provided)
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
Audio/video input
connectors
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