JVC HR-J797AM User's Manual
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1. El Press PROG on the remote control to access the G CODE SHOWVIEW screen CODE SHOWVIEW NO G S A 0 9 gt EXPRESS PROGRAMING PROG EXIT FA Press the appropriate Number keys to input the G CODE number then press OK Check to make sure the setting is accurate on the G CODE Program screen G CODE SHOWVIEW NO CPREEESEL 2100 gt 220 SP 0 9 gt o amp TV PROG X DELETE PROG EXIT If the G CODE SHOWVIEW Setup screen appears after pressing OK G CODE SHOWVIEW SETUP press the Number keys PR or GUDE PRON Ty PROG AV to input the number of the as channel on which the broadcast for the G CODE number is received on _ Oraon Maly SELECT gt C9 the recorder then press OK To set the tape speed press SP LP EP To change the stop time press STOP To timer record daily Monday Friday or weekly serials press DAILY number key 8 or WEEKLY number key 9 Pressing the button again makes the DAILY or WEEKLY display disappear If you made a mistake press X to access the G CODE SHOWVIEW screen again If an incorrect G CODE SHOWVIEW number or the one for a broadcast already finished has been input ERROR is displayed for about 5 seconds then the G CODE SHOWVIEW screen reappears Press OK or PROG If PROGRAM OVERLAPPED appears see Program overlap warning display EY Press2. X DELETE a v gt EDIT HR J797AM HR J791AM ey Dubbed tape PAL PAL l meee MESECAM Recording circuit NTSC 3 58 MHz NTSC 4 43 MHz IMPORTANT f no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Channel Set the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect Select the appropriate TV system for those channels Refer to TV System Selection When you see the picture but the audio can t be heard or sounds unnatural Since your recorder memorises all detected stations even if the reception condition is poor some of those stored stations may produce a noisy picture To delete those stations refer to Delete A Channel Manual Channel Set Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set El Access Tuner Set screen Perform step Ml of Auto Channel Set FA Access channel list Press AV to place the pointer next to CH EDIT then press OK or gt EJ Select position Press AV to place the pointer next to an open channel position then press OK or EJ Select band Press AV to place the pointer next to the band of your choice then press OK to initiate Manual Channel Set BAND SELECT VHF H UHF VHF L 300MHZ MANUAL CH SET N S v PLEASE WAIT 4 4 gt MENU EXIT MENU EXIT Tuner Setting E Set desired station The screen
3. STOP gt 10 00 SP El Press The recorder turns off automatically and is displayed on the display panel NOTE If the tape reaches its end during timer recording the recording stops and O and on the front display panel blink Press to disengage timer then pess STOP EJECT 4 on the recorder to eject the cassette or press REW lt 4 lt on the remote control to rewind the tape To use the recorder while it is in timer recording standby mode Press then press O I After you use the recorder press again to put the recorder into timer recording standby mode Checking cancelling or changing program settings ET Disengage timer Press then press O I When AUTO TIMER is set to ON you do not have to press FA Access Program Check screen Press 2 NEXT EJ Access Program screen came o Press again Each time you press 8 00 gt 10 00 the next program s Program screen SP appears DATE TV PROG 24 04 3 NEXT EJ Cancel or change program setting To cancel a program press X when the Program screen you do not want is shown To change a program press the appropriate button START STOP DATE PR DAILY WEEKLY and or SP LP EP ZIM when the Program screen on which you want to make changes is shown E Return to normal screen Press repeatedly until no Program screen is shown EJ Reengage t
4. The recorder turns off automatically and is displayed on the display panel NOTE If the tape reaches its end during timer recording the recording stops and O and on the front display panel blink Press to disengage timer then pess STOP EJECT amp on the recorder to eject the cassette or press REW lt 4 lt on the remote control to rewind the tape Timer Recording Express Timer Programing Remember the clock must be set before you can program the timer Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact The recorder turns on and the counter is reset automatically Select the appropriate colour system with PAL MESECAM and NTSC in Function settings El Press PROG on the remote control to access the G CODE SHOWVIEW screen then press START PA Press START STOP DATE or PR repeatedly to enter the start START time stop time date or channel l Press and hold START or STOP to increase the time in aa ee 30 minute intervals L gt To set the tape speed press SP LP PROG EXIT EP ZI To timer record daily Monday Friday or weekly serials press DAILY key number 8 or WEEKLY key number 9 Pressing the button again makes the DAILY or WEEKLY display disappear Press OK or PROG If PROGRAM OVERLAPPED appears see Program overlap warning display P1
5. then press PLAY B gt within 2 seconds For Automatic Power Off Press REW Ed then press O I within 2 seconds For Automatic Timer Standby Press REW Ed then press within 2 seconds NOTE It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function if the cassette s record safety tab is removed Playing back tape repeatedly 100 times Repeat Play During playback press and hold PLAY B gt for more than 5 seconds The play indicator E gt on the display panel starts blinking slowly To stop playback press STOP W on the remote control or STOP EJECT W on the recorder NOTE Pressing PLAY B gt REW lt lt FF BB or PAUSE IB also cancels repeat playback Locating beginning of recordings Index Search Index codes are placed on the tape at the beginning of each recording when recording on this recorder BB While the tape is not running press lt or gt lt lt or gt gt on the remote control to start search PA To access a recording of 2 to 9 index codes away press lt or gt lt lt or gt repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on the screen only if O S D is set to ON Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located Beginning of the Current Beginning of the current program position on 2nd next program recorded the tape recorded Previous program program 2nd next recorded recorded 2 3 gt gt L
6. 60 Hz 16 W 5 C to 40 C 20 C to 60 C Horizontal only 400 mm x 94 mm x 270 mm 3 1 kg VHS standard PAL MESECAM 160 min with T 160 video cassette NTSC 480 min with E 240 video cassette PAL MESECAM 480 min with T 160 video cassette NTSC PAL type colour signal and CCIR monochrome signal 625 lines 50 fields NTSC colour and EIA monochrome signals 525 lines 60 fields DA 4 Double Azimuth head helical scan system 45 dB 250 lines PAL MESECAM 220 lines NTSC 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz RCA connectors IN x 2 OUT x 1 TUNER TIMER TV channel storage capacity Tuning system Channel coverage VHF UHF Aerial output Memory backup time ACCESSORIES Provided accessories 99 positions AUX position Frequency synthesized tuner Low 42 MHz 175 MHz High 175 MHz 470 MHz 470 MHz 870 MHz UHF channels Adjustable E28 E60 Approx 6 months Estimated figure based on supplied fresh battery actual performance may differ RF cable Lithium battery CR2025 Infrared remote control unit R6 UM 3 battery x 2 Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified otherwise E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice
7. Playback circuit pl MESECAM l l Multi system receiver CH po gt Tha K I G H M NTSC NTSC PAL i pir PAL B G D K H NTSC M ae TTT Multi system monitor Manual switching M switchi anual switching PAL SECAM VIDEO OUT NTSC 3 58 AUDIO OUT NTSC 4 43 HR J797AM only NOTES When viewing NTSC tapes on a PAL TV set The picture may shrink vertically with black bars appearing at the top and bottom of the screen This is not a malfunction on the part of the video recorder nor the TV The picture may roll up or 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 During search still or frame by frame playback the picture will be distorted and there may be a loss of colour ATTENTION When this recorder is connected to a multi system TV the audio signal may not be heard or may be noisy if the colour system select switch of the TV is adjusted to the AUTO position In such a case set the TV s colour system select switch to the appropriate position which corresponds to the TV system you have selected at the TV System Select screen Information on Multi System Compatibility Tape To Tape Editing There are 4 different types of recorded tape depending on the signal rec
8. on the screen make sure that the areal cable is connected to the recorder properly and press OK on the remote control The recorder will try Auto Set Up again 4 V gt 0K MENU EXIT START BERR RRRRREE Initial Settings Language Setting EE Access Main Menu screen then MAIN MENU Initial Set screen FUNCTION SET TUNER SET Press MENU on the remote control Press AV to place the pointer next to INITIAL SET then press OK or 4 V gt MENU EXIT FA Access Language Select screen Press AV to place the pointer next to LANGUAGE then press OK or gt Select language INITIAL SET Press AV to place the pointer next to the ctock ser language of your choice English Chinese G CODE SHOWVIEW SETUP or Russian then press OK or gt Press MENU to return to normal screen Clock Setting EE Access Main Menu screen then Initial Set screen Press MENU on the remote control Press AAV to place the pointer next to INITIAL SET then press OK or P a V gt MENU EXIT FA Access Clock Set screen INITIAL SET Press V to place the pointer next to CLOCK SET then press OK or gt CORE SHOWVIEW SETUP A gt MENU EXIT Set time date and year CLOCK SET Press AV until the desired time appears sime DATE YEAR then press OK or Set the date and year et in the same way Holding AV changes the time in 4 gt GB 30 minute interv
9. operate most of your recorder s functions as well as basic functions of TV cable box satellite receiver and DVD sets of JVC and other brands Point the remote control toward the sensor window on the target component The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8m NOTES When inserting the batteries be sure to insert in the correct directions as indicated under the battery cover f 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 The heads get dirty in the following cases in an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity in a dusty environment flaw dirt or mold on video tapes continuous usage for a long time Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL 2 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 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 a Buttons Connectors and Indicators Front Panel Ca
10. to the right appears when a station is detected If you do not want to store the detected station Press V to place the pointer next to MENU EXIT CONTINUE then press OK or gt Channel search will resume If you want to store the detected station Press AV to place the pointer next to STORE then press OK or gt The Channel List appears again The blueback screen and the TV picture currently being broadcast appear alternately for 8 seconds each If you want to store another channel repeat steps E H When channel search completes for that band the Band Select screen appears again To set channels for other bands select a band and start Manual Channel Set again 7 step and ED CP STORE CONTINUE EJ Return to normal screen Press MENU Delete A Channel El Access Tuner Set screen Perform step fll of Auto Channel Set FA Access channel list Press AV to place the pointer next to CH EDIT then press OK or EJ Select channel CH FRO SYS CH FRO SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG Press V to until the channel you want to 402 165 BG 08 237 BG pk 03 195 BG 09 355 BG delete begins blinking 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG A V X DELETE a v gt EDIT MENU EXIT E1 Delete channel H 0 07 Press X BG 08 To re store it Se ie a BG 10 Repeat steps Ea and Ed as necessary ot BG 12 a v lt 4 ADD MENU EXIT EJ Return to norm
11. EZ Perform tuning Press AV until the picture becomes clearer then press OK or Repeat steps Ef and B as necessary EJ Return to normal screen Press MENU TV System Selection When you see the picture but the audio can t be heard or sounds unnatural El Access Tuner Set screen Perform step Ml of Auto Channel Set FA Access channel list Press AV to place the pointer next to CH EDIT then press OK or E Select channel CH FRQ SYS CH FRO SYS 01 150 BG BG Press V until the channel you want to 02 165 7BG change its TV system begins blinking then press OK three times BG 12 384 BG The SYS display for that channel starts 4 v1 SELECT SYSTEM js QW OK blinking MENU EXIT E1 Select TV system Press V to select the appropriate TV system BG gt DK gt gt M Then press OK or Repeat steps Ef and B as necessary M appears with HR J797AM only EJ Return to normal screen Press MENU Specifications GENERAL Power requirement Rating Operating Power consumption Temperature Operating Storage Operating position Dimensions WxHxD Weight Format Maximum recording time 240 min with E 240 video cassette SP LP EP VIDEO AUDIO Signal system Recording system Signal to noise ratio Horizontal resolution Frequency range Normal audio Hi Fi audio Input Output gt AC 110 V 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz AC 90 V 260 V 50 Hz
12. R BRAND CODE JVC 7 73 AMSTRAD 60 61 62 63 92 BT CANAL CANAL SATELLITE D box ECHOSTAR 51 78 79 80 82 FINLUX 68 GALAXIS 69 88 GRUNDIG 64 65 HIRSCHMANN 64 ITT 68 01 04 06 11 12 15 28 75 JERROLD KATHREIN LUXOR MASPRO NOKIA PACE PANASONIC PFT PHILIPS PHONOTREND SALORA SKYMASTER TPS VIDEOWAY WISI JVC PANASONIC PHILIPS TOSHIBA Changing Remote Control Code This remote control is capable of transmitting two control codes one set to respond to A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals This remote control is preset to send A code signals because your recorder is initially set to respond to A code signals You can easily modify your recorder and the remote control to respond to B code signals When using two JVC recorders set two recorders and their remote controls to different codes so that you can operate these recorders separately ET Set remote control code for remote control Press and hold VCR Press the Number key 2 Press OK and release VCR The remote control now can transmit B code control signals FA Check remote control code for recorder Press and hold PLAY on the recorder for more than 5 seconds while the recorder is turned off The code currently set appears on the display panel E Change code for recorder Press any key on the remote control The recorder now responds to B code control signals To set the r
13. VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER LV HR J79O97AM G cope SHOWVIEW SQPB HR J791AM mam LPT0687 001A COPYRIGHT 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD 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 m 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 m 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 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 AC110 240 V Rating AC90 260 V Operating 50 60 Hz with automatic switching Caution on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or ch
14. ack with the normal audio track recording mixed L and R channel sound Bilingual programmes are automatically recorded in bilingual on the Hi Fi audio track The main soundtrack will be recorded on the normal audio track To Record NICAM Stereo And Bilingual Programmes The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi Fi audio track and the Standard audio programme on the normal audio track NOTES 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 Recording Resume Function If there is a power outage during recording or Instant Timer Recording or timer recording the recording will resume automatically when the power is restored to the recorder No setting is required for this function a Timer Recording Up to 8 timer recording programs can be made using G CODE SHOWVIEW timer programing or Express timer programing method as far as a year in advance Remember the clock must be set before you can program the timer NOTES fallthe 8programs have already been set PROGRAM FULL appears on the TV screen After timer recording is completed the recorder turns off automatically You can program the timer recording while a regular recording is in progress the menu screens will not be recorded n case of a p
15. al screen Press MENU Swap Channel Positions Example To swap CH03 and CH09 El Access Tuner Set screen Perform step fll of Auto Channel Set FA Access channel list Press AV to place the pointer next to CH EDIT then press OK or E Select position e g 03 CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG Press A V until the section of CH 03 02 165 BG 08 237 BG R 03 195 BG 09 355 BG begins blinking then press OK or gt 04205 BG 10 365 BG UNI wa 05 213 BG 11 374 BG Only 03 will blink 06 221 BG 12 384 BG 0 9 INPUT CH K FINE TUNING MENU EXIT CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS E1 Select position e g 09 01 150 BG 07 229 BG Press Number keys to input 0 and 9 08 237 BG The two selected channels will be swapped To cancel the channel swapping press __ 41 CANCEL K 0 MENU EXIT El Store new positions Press OK or gt Repeat steps El Gas necessary EJ Return to normal screen Press MENU Fine Tuning Channels Bl Access Tuner Set screen Perform step Ml of Auto Channel Set FA Access channel list Press V to place the pointer next to CH EDIT then press OK or gt EJ Select channel to fine tune Press AV until the channel you want to tune begins blinking then press OK twice The FRQ number for that channel 06 221 BG 12 384 BG starts blinking A V FINE TUNING SELECT SYSTEM MENU EXIT
16. als or changes the date Menu EXIT in 15 day intervals EJ Start clock Press MENU and normal screen appears NOTE If the year digits are automatically cleared it is possible that you have input February 29th in a non leap year Input the correct data To make corrections any time during the process Press OK or gt repeatedly until the item you want to change blinks then press AV a Playback Basic Playback EE Load a cassette Make sure the window side is up the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the recorder Do not apply too much pressure when inserting The recorder turns on and the counter on the on screen display is reset automatically Select the appropriate colour system with PAL MESECAM and NTSC in Function settings If the cassette s record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically PA Start playback Press PLAY P gt ATTENTION In the search still slow motion or frame by frame playback mode the picture will be distorted the noise bars will appear there may be a loss of colour During playback Stop playback Press STOP W on the OR Press STOP EJECT W 4 on remote control the recorder Pause playback and view still picture Press PAUSE ID Press PLAY P to resume normal playback Pause and Frame by Frame playba
17. ck Press PAUSE If to pause then press gt or PAUSE ID repeatedly Press PLAY P to resume normal playback High speed search Press REW E or FF Be Press PLAY P to resume normal playback If you press and hold REW lt lt or FF gt for more than 2 seconds simply releasing it cancels the picture search and normal playback resumes Picture search at variable speed including slow motion Press lt or gt repeatedly Press PLAY P to resume normal playback Each time you press lt or gt the playback speed changes To decrease the speed during picture search press the opposite direction button repeatedly During still picture press and hold gt to start forward or lt to start reverse slow motion playback When you release the button still picture resumes During still picture holding PAUSE If for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback If you press PAUSE I again still picture resumes Playback Reverse Forward Reverse Forward search search 3 steps 4 steps When the tape is not running Rewind fast forward Press REW E or FF PP Eject the tape Press STOP EJECT Ml 4 You can also eject the cassette when the recorder is turned off Turn off the recorder Press STANDBY ON 0 1 Playback Features Adjusting tracking condition tracking adjustment Automatic tracking adjustment Whenever you inse
18. der license from Gemstar Development Corporation G CODE and SHOWVIEW are different trademarks used to represent the same easy recording feature However for simplicity only the term G CODE will be used in the instructions If you use SHOWVIEW system follow the same steps listed for the G CODE system Sony or Maxell CR2025 Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation the battery is incorrectly replaced 10 cm or more on both sides on top and at the rear m Dispose of used battery promptly When discarding batteries environmental problems must be m Keep away from children considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of m Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire these batteries must be followed strictly Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage IMPORTANT to the recorder remote control or video cassette m Please read the various precautions on this page before 1 DO NOT place the recorder installing or operating the recorder iN an environment prone to extreme temperatures or E t should be noted that it may be unlawful to re record pre humidity recorded tapes records or discs without the consent of the in direct sunlight owner of copyright in the sound or video recording ina dusty environment broadcast or cable programme and in any literary dramatic iN an environment where strong magnetic fields are m
19. during playing back a NTSC tape on PAL TV Stop playback and access the Menu screen again In the NTSC4 43 mode with some TVs on screen displays Program screen etc may roll up or down and there may be a loss of colour When this happens select the NTSC3 58 mode WE AUTO TIMER ON OFF When this function is set to ON The timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the recorder is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the recorder is turned on You do not have to press to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode When this function is set to OFF You have to press to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode W 0 S D ON OFF When this function is set to ON various recorder status information on screen display appears on the screen NOTE When you use this recorder as the source player for editing a tape be sure to set this function to OFF otherwise the recorder status information on screen display will be recorded on the edited tape Other Functions Mi AUTO SP LP TIMER ON OFF When this function is set to ON the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire program while timer recording in SP mode For Example Recording a PAL broadcast programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180 minute tape Approximately 150 minutes A
20. e correct external input on the recording deck Press AUX or PR On this recorder when using this recorder as the recording deck Select L 1 when connecting the other recorder to the AV input connectors on the rear panel Select F 1 when connecting the other recorder to the AV input connectors on the front panel EJ Select edit mode Set the edit mode to ON for the recorders if such a mode is equipped On this recorder set PICTURE CONTROL to EDIT El Start playback Press PLAY B gt on the source player EJ Start recording Press REC on the recording deck When the JVC camcorder is equipped with the Master Edit Control you can control the VCR from the camcorder Connect the mini plug cable not supplied with this VCR between the PAUSE terminal and the EDIT connector on the camcorder a Information on Multi System Compatibility Off Air Recording The built in multi system tuner is capable of receiving PAL B G and D K and SECAM B G and D K and NTSC broadcasts TV system HR J797AM HR J791AM Recorded tape ee ee PAL l l l PAL B G l D K Multi system l tuner l MESECAM SECAM B G B G I D K M seat i NTSC M _ eb ee Si C HR J797AM only NOTE This model does not operate in BRAZIL PAL M or ARGENTINA PAL N Playback This recorder can play back all 3 types of recorded tape Recorded tape HR J797AM HR J791AM PAL
21. emical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate INSTRUCTIONS Printed in Malaysia 0402 MNV KPJ KPJ The STANDBY ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit but switches operating current on and off 0 shows electrical power standby and shows ON Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP Long Play or EP Extended Play mode cannot be played back on a single speed video recorder VHS SQPB FAG G cope SHOWVIEW PAL NTSC 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 HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment G CODE is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation and is registered in the following countries Australia China Hong Kong Japan South Korea New Zealand and Taiwan SHOWVIEW is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation and is registered in the following countries Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Russia Slovakia South Africa Spain Sweden and Switzerland The G CODE SHOWVIEW system is manufactured un
22. emote control and the recorder back to A code control signals repeat the same procedure as shown above except pressing the Number key 1 in step 2 of fl To control two recorders with the same remote control You can control two JVC recorders by switching the remote control code for the remote control between A and B F step 1 keeping two recorders to different control codes To change only the remote control code for the remote control DO NOT perform steps Ml and El Editing You can use your recorder as the playback or recording deck You can use a camcorder as the source player and your recorder as the recording deck Refer also to the other components instruction manuals for connection and its operations EF Make connections Example When using this recorder as the source player This recorder for playback T t Tt To AUDIO VIDEO OUT AV cable not supplied LL ia v Hl To AV input Another recorder for recording When using this recorder as the recording deck connect this recorder s AV input connectors to the AV output connectors on the other recorder If the source player is monaural connect the audio output connector on the source player to the left audio input connector on this recorder FA Load cassettes Insert the playback cassette into the source player and the cassette to be recorded on into the recording deck E Select input mode on recording deck Select th
23. hite bars appear clearly on the screen if so go to step 4 If not re set the recorder to another vacant channel and try again Press OK to finish video channel set If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both the provided RF cable and an AV cable AV connection Hold down STOP EJECT W amp on the recorder until the display panel H 4h eae shows the following Press OK then press PR until the display panel shows the following h See i Now the video channel is set to off Press OK to finish video channel set f Auto Set Up orTuner Set has not previously been performed the Language Select screen appears and Auto Set Up function takes place automatically Installing Removing the lithium battery Be sure to connect the power plug to an AC outlet first before installing the lithium battery otherwise the battery s service life will be drastically shortened 1 Make sure that the power plug is connected to an AC outlet and turn off the recorder power 2 Open the battery cover while pressing the release tab as illustrated 3 Insert a lithium battery with the plus side up and push it in To remove the lithium battery press the latch downward using a pointed non metallic object then pull out the lithium battery Close the battery cover until it clicks in place Auto Set Up The Auto Set Up function simplifies installation by g
24. imer recording standby mode Press The recorder turns off automatically and is displayed on the display panel When AUTO TIMER is set to ON the timer recording standby mode automatically resumes when you turn off the recorder Program overlap warning display If PROGRAM OVERLAPPED appears you have another program overlapping the program you have just made The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will start blinking PR START STOP CH _ DATE 1 8 00 10 00 10 00 10 45 11 30 13 00 1 25 04 9 00 10 00 92 DAILY PROGRAM OVERLAPPED s 4 5 6 7 8 4 S PROG EXIT Example Program 1 you have just made and Progr am4 overlap each other EE Select program to modify Press AV then press You can only select one of the overlapping programs If you do not mind this overlap press PROG to finish the timer program a v __ PROG EXIT setting The program starting earlier or program with the lower program number will be recorded FA Cancel or change program setting P1 START STOP To cancel a program press X when the 9 00 10 00 Program screen you do not want is shown SP To change a program press the DATE TV PROG 92 appropriate button START STOP 3 SDELETE ISO DATE PR DAILY WEEKLY and or IPROG Exit SP LP EP 4 47 when the Program screen on which you want to make changes is shown then press OK f the
25. mber keys For some brands you must press ENTER after having pressed the Number keys to enter a channel number TV BRAND CODE TV BRAND CODE JVC 01 23 24 25 MITSUBISHI AIWA 36 MIVER BEIJING NEC CCE NOBLEX CHANGHONG NOKIA DAEWOO PANASONIC 04 11 FERGUSON PEONY 34 38 39 FINLUX PHILICO 10 17 21 FUNAI PHILIPS 02 42 GRADIENTE SAMSUNG 12 33 34 35 GRUNDIG SANYO 6 HITACHI SHARP ITT SONY JINXING TCL KONKA THOMSON LG GOLDSTAR TOSHIBA Cable Box Satellite Receiver or DVD Brand Setting EE Turn on the unit Turn on the cable box satellite receiver or DVD using the Power button on the unit or its remote control FA Enter brand code 1 Press and hold CABLE SAT DVD 2 Press the Number keys to enter your unit s brand code 3 Press OK and release CABLE SAT DVD EJ Operate the unit First press CABLE SAT DVD to set the remote control to cable box satellite receiver or DVD mode then press one of the following buttons For satellite receiver and cable box O TV PR Number keys For DVD O I PLAY B STOP W PAUSE II FF lt lt BPI keys For some brands you must press ENTER after having pressed the Number keys to enter a channel number To change the unit s channels press TV PR or the Number keys The PR button can be used to change the recorders channels only gt REW lt lt lt gt Other Functions CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE RECEIVE
26. o a mains outlet w Initial Settings 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 Before performing the following steps make sure the recorder s power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via the provided RF cable only RF connection Hold down STOP EJECT W amp on the recorder until the display panel h 4h BEGUN shows the following Press PR or on the remote control to set appropriate TV system that E Ao matches the system of TV being used refer to the table below 1 B G 2 D K 3 1 4 H 5 M Major Countries Areas TV System New Zealand Kuwait U A E Indonesia Singapore Thailand Malaysia Iran Saudi Arabia Egypt Morocco Lebanon Iraq l China Mongolia Russia Hong Kong Australia M U S A Japan S Korea Taiwan HR JZ97AM only Set your TV to UHF channel 36 f the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen as shown on the right press OK and then go to step 4 If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly press OK and then PR or to set the recorder to a vacant channel between 28 and 60 which is not occupied by any local station in your area Ex If channel 50 is available in your area Then set your TV to UHF channel 50 and check if the two vertical w
27. ocating beginning of timer recordings Instant Review After ensuring that the recorder is turned off and that the timer mode is disengaged press REVIEW on the remote control The recorder turns on and rewinds to the index code indicating the beginning of the last timer recorded program then begins playback automatically You can access a program of 2 to 9 index codes away from the current position on the tape If for example you have 5 programs recorded and you want to watch the third one press REVIEW three times The Instant Review function will also operate if the recorder is turned on Skipping unwanted portions Skip Search Press 30 SEC amp on the remote control once to 4 times during playback Each press initiates a 30 second period of high speed playback up to 2 minutes When the specified portion of the tape is skipped normal playback resumes automatically To return to normal playback during Skip Search press PLAY B a Recording Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a ZOD recorded cassette remove its record LL safety tab To record on it later cover N 3 the hole with adhesive tape Record safety tab Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the video channel or AV mode EF Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette The recorder turns on and the counter is rese
28. or P FPA Access G cope SHOWVIEW Setup screen Press AV to place the pointer next to G CODE SHOWVIEW SETUP then press OK or D Input Guide Prog number Press AV or the Number keys to select the Guide Program number as shown in the TV listing then press OK or gt G CODE SHOWVIEW SETUP a lias TV en 47s 0 9 OR A V SELECT gt GH MENU EXIT E1 Input receiving channel number Press AV or the Number keys to select the number of the channel on which the Guide Program number s broadcasts are received then press OK or gt f the satellite broadcast is received on your recorder s auxiliary channel L 1 or F 1 select L 1 or F 1 for the channel position to which the satellite receiver is connected Repeat steps J and El as necessary EJ Return to normal screen Press MENU on the remote control G CODE SHOWVIEW SETUP SUIDE PYG Y op 47s 0 9 OR A V SELECT gt MENU EXIT G CODE SHOWVIEW Timer Programing The G CODE numbers are the numbers next to the program in most TV listing coulda Remember the clock must be set before you can program the timer Be sure to read G CODE SHOWVIEW System Setup Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact The recorder turns on and the counter is reset automatically Select the appropriate colour system with PAL MESECAM and NTSC in Function settings
29. orded Recorded tape Tuner Setting IMPORTANT Playback equipment PAL NTSC 3 58 MHz NTSC 4 43 MHz Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function or if you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in channel positions in order to record TV programmes Auto Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area so that you can call them up with the PR buttons without going through any vacant channels Auto Channel Set EE Access Main Menu screen then Tuner Set screen Press MENU on the remote control Press AV to place the pointer next to TUNER SET then press OK or FJ Perform Auto Channel Set Press V to place the pointer next to AUTO CH SET then press OK or EJ Select TV system Press V to place the pointer next to the appropriate TV system then press OK or gt Auto Channel Set will start M appears with HR J797AM only AUTO CH SET S PLEASE WAIT 4 MAIN MENU FUNCTION SET Cr TUNER SET INITIAL SET 4 GW MENU EXIT TUNER SET CH EDIT Cp AUTO CH SET A gt MENU EXIT TV SYSTEM SELECT Ce B G i M a v MENU EXIT 06 221 BG 12 384 BG START EEHEHEHEHENE MENU EXIT Press MENU to return to normal screen A V
30. overlap is not yet solved the conflicting programs will be shown on the Program check screen Repeat the above steps again Other Functions Checking tape position When you change the recorder operation mode from the stop mode to fast forward or rewind mode or when you perform an Index Search or Instant Review the tape position indicator appears The position of F in relation to 0 beginning or end shows you where you are on the tape Set O S D to ON Q JF 1 23 45 Changing display information Each time you press the display panel shows the channel number and the clock time alternatively You can change display in the stop recording or during rewind fast forward high speed search When O S D is set to ON and on the remote control is pressed time counter will appear on the TV screen To reset the time counter press 0000 on the remote control id COU Function settings You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set screen Turn on the recorder and the TV and set your TV to its AV mode or video channel EE Access Main Menu screen then MAIN MENU Function Set screen Press MENU on the remote control Press AV to place the pointer next to FUNCTION SET then press OK or gt a V gt MENU EXIT F Select Function FUNCTION gt B E 8 1 Press V to place the pointer next
31. ower failure after programming the recorder s memory backup keeps your selections if the lithium battery is not exhausted G cODE SHOWVIEW System Setup INFORMATION G CODE and SHOWVIEW are different trademarks used to represent the same easy recording feature but only the term G CODE system will be used in the instructions If you use the SHOWVIEW system follow the same instructions listed for the G CODE system The G CODE timer programming system eliminates the need to input channel date start and stop time data when setting the timer record function Simply key in the G CODE number for the TV programme you wish to record found in most TV listings and the recorder s timer is automatically programmed You have to set GUIDE PROG numbers which are assigned to each station for purposes of G CODE timer programming for all the stations stored in your recorder s memory to get proper results Before G CODE setup you must have performed the procedures of Tuner Set and Clock Set IMPORTANT Perform the following procedure after Auto Set Up and or the channel setting steps After setting the Guide Program Numbers channel positions may be incorrect if you stored or skipped channels In this case re perform Guide Program Number setting Guide Program Number Set EE Access Main Menu screen then Initial Set screen Press MENU on the remote control Press AV to place the pointer next to INITIAL SET then press OK
32. pproximately 60 minutes SP mode LP mode Total 210 minutes NOTES f you have programed the recorder to timer record 2 or more programs do not use this function but change the tape speed manually during timer programing There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the tape speed switches from SP to LP mode on the tape The Auto SP gt 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 Satellite Auto Recording You can automatically record a satellite program which is timer programed on your satellite receiver El Connect a satellite receiver to the AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel You can also connect the cable box if it has a timer PA Set timer program on satellite receiver referring to its instruction manual Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact E Press SP LP EP 4 4 to set the tape speed E Press REC LINK The recorder turns off automatically and enter the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode the REC LINK indicator lights up When signals come into the recorder from the satellite receiver the recorder starts recording the REC LINK indicator blinks and stops recording the REC LINK indicator stops blinking when signals stop coming in NOTES Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the program starts broadcasting other
33. remote control or STOP EJECT W 4 on the recorder Watching one program while recording another Once recording is in progress all you need to do is to set the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to view The programme selected with the TV s channel controls appears on the TV screen while the one selected with the PR buttons is recorded on the tape Receiving Stereo And Bilingual Programmes Your recorder is equipped with a Sound Multiplex decoder A2 and a Digital stereo sound decoder NICAM as well making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible When the channel is changed the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds Type of Broadcast Being Received On screen Display A2 Stereo A2 Bilingual Regular Monaural NICAM Stereo NICAM Bilingual NICAM Monaural NICAM BIL NICAM To listen to a stereo programme press AUDIO until HIFI Llei R appears on the screen To listen to a bilingual programme press AUDIO until HIFI L i or HIFI ll R appears on the screen To listen to the Standard regular monaural audio while receiving a NICAM broadcast press AUDIO until NORM appears on the screen NOTE O S D must be set to ON or the on screen displays will not appear To Record Stereo And Bilingual Programmes A2 Stereo programmes are automatically recorded in stereo on the Hi Fi audio tr
34. rplayed tapes containing much noise SHARP Clearer sharper edged picture when viewing images with much flat same coloured surfaces such as cartoons NOTE Select EDIT when you are editing tapes After you finish editing the tapes select AUTO WE PAL MESECAM AUTO PAL MESECAM Select the appropriate colour system for recording or playback AUTO Usually set to this mode The appropriate colour system PAL or MESECAM will be selected depending on the playback or recording signals If the AUTO mode does not work properly select either of the following manual modes PAL To record PAL signals or playback a PAL tape MESECAM To record SECAM signals or playback a SECAM or MESECAM tape NOTES SECAM signals will always be recorded as MESECAM Select AUTO or MESECAM when recording SECAM signals When playing back a SECAM tape select AUTO or MESECAM The playback picture will always be monochrome E NTSC NTSC3 58 NTSC4 43 NTSC gt PAL To record NTSC signals or playback a NTSC tape it will be necessary to select the appropriate mode NTSC3 58 To record NTSC signals or playback a NTSC tape NTSC4 43 To record NTSC4 43 signals or playback a NTSC4 43 tape NTSC PAL To playback a NTSC tape on PAL TV NOTE The NTSC PAL mode does not work during recording In this mode NTSC signals will be recorded as NTSC3 58 The Menu screen is distorted
35. rt a tape and start playback automatic tracking starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality during playback Manual tracking adjustment If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during playback follow the procedures below El Press SP LP EP on the remote control during playback to activate manual tracking FA Press PR and to eliminate the noises Press it briefly for a fine adjustment or press and hold for a coarse adjustment Press SP LP EP again to reactivate automatic tracking Soundtrack Selection Your recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks HI FI L HI FI R and NORM and will play back the one you select Pressing AUDIO changes the soundtrack being played back as follows HI FI Normally select this Hi Fi sound is played back HI FI L Sound on the left Hi Fi channel is played back HI FI R Sound on the right Hi Fi channel is played back NORM Sound on the normal track is played back NORM HI FI Both sounds on the Hi Fi track and normal track are mixed and played back NOTE The above indication appears when O S D is set to ON though the monitor sound changes in sequence Automatic operations after rewinding Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory tells the recorder what to do after rewinding is complete Ensure that the recorder is in stop mode For Automatic Playback Start Press REW lt lt
36. ssette STANDBY ON Oading slot REW FF REC LINK PLAY amp e VIDEO AUDIO PR Input connectors STOP EJECT H A PAUSE Infrared beam receiving window Display panel Timer mode indicator REC LINK indicator REVIEW indicator indicator Channel and auxiliary input Clock time Rear Panel Lithium battery Mains power cord compartment PAUSE ANT IN PAUSE AUDIO VIDEO IN AUDIO VIDEO OUT RF OUT Buttons Connectors and Indicators Remote control TV X X _L CABLE SAT DVD vet TS E STANDBY ONW n il rna PSS FAL AUDIO 11 3 V VCR AUDIO REVIEW gt a CS Number keys TE ASI WEEKLY I PsP TET Cay 94 dl AUX X 0000 z tek An se ett P ne LL DATE SaGa PR z SP LP EP PROG iL T 30 SECS START E nt FF gt Le REC sis Tea PAUSEII STOPE f PECAN a ar MENU LEENT ENTER AV SS et aZ TV PR lt D kaa gt Sr ITV A14 JVC Not function with this recorder On screen display When O S D is set to ON the superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing en a o PR 12 ell o Ai 12 01 afs we lt lt gt oO m 9 LT HIFI 1 23 45 L fel R Channel and auxiliary input Clock time Day Type of broadca
37. st Audio mode O Time counter Tape position Tape direction Colour system indicator Tape speed Recorder operation mode Cassette mark Sos 23 09 NTSC 3 al i E Basic Connections EE Check contents Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in Specifications FA Situate recorder Place the recorder on a stable horizontal surface EJ Connect recorder to TV TV aerial Mains power cord Back of recorder Mains outlet To AV input connectors AV cable not supplied RF cable TV supplied To aerial terminal RF Connection Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT IN terminal on the rear of the recorder Connect the supplied RF cable between the RF OUT terminal on the rear of the recorder and the TV s aerial input terminal AV Connection improves picture quality during tape playback If your TV is equipped with AV input connectors Connect the aerial recorder and TV as shown in the illustration Connect an AV cable between the AUDIO VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the recorder and the AV input connectors on the TV Even if you are using AV cables to connect your recorder to your TV you must also connect it using the RF cable This will ensure that you can record one show while watching another EJ Connect recorder to mains Plug the mains power cord int
38. t automatically Select the appropriate colour system with PAL MESECAM and NTSC in Function settings FA Select recording channel Press PR or the Number keys NOTE You can select channel in the stop mode recording pause mode or during rewind fast forward high speed search EJ Set tape speed Press SP LP EP 4 47 E1 Start recording On the recorder press REC Or on the remote control while holding REC press PLAY P NOTE If the tape reaches its end during recording the recording stops and O and gt on the front display panel blink Press STOP EJECT amp on the recorder to eject the cassette or press REW lt 4 on the remote control to rewind the tape During recording Pause recording Press PAUSE ID Press PLAY P gt to resume recording You can select channel in the recording pause mode Stop recording Press STOP W on the OR Press STOP EJECT W 4 on remote control the recorder Recording Features Specifying recording length Instant Timer Recording ITR During recording press REC on the recorder repeatedly until the recording length you want appears on the display panel The record indicator O on the display panel starts blinking Each time you press the button recording length increases in 30 minute intervals up to 6 hours The recorder shuts off after recording is finished To cancel an ITR press STOP W on the
39. to the PICTURE CONTROL AUTO l PAL MESECAM AUTO function you want to set NTSC3 58 FF FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET NT AUTO TIMER 0 S D S D N AUTO SP LP TIMER OFF a V gt MENU EXIT Change setting Press OK or The default setting is bold in the following table Press MENU to return to normal screen WE B E S T ON OFF When B E S T Biconditional Equalized Signal Tracking system is set to ON this recorder checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording and compensates to provide the highest possible pictures This takes place whenever you play back a tape or start recording after inserting a tape NOTE The recorder checks the tape condition for about 7 seconds then starts recording To make sure you record the desired scene or program completely perform the following steps Press and hold PAUSE Ill and press REC After about 7 seconds the recorder re enters Record Pause mode Press PLAY B gt to start recording E PICTURE CONTROL AUTO NORM EDIT SOFT SHARP This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference AUTO NORM Normally select this Picture quality is adjusted automatically When B E S T is OFF NORM will appear instead of AUTO EDIT Minimizes picture degradation during editing recording and playback SOFT Reduces image coarseness when viewing ove
40. uiding you through the procedures of setting the language clock and tuner channels simply follow the on screen menus that appear Turn on the recorder and the TV and set your TV to its AV mode or video channel EE Select language Press V to place the pointer next to your desired language English Chinese or Russian then press OK or gt The Clock Set screen appears 2 Set time CLOCK SET Press V to set the hour then press OK or gime_ DATE YEAR J 0 00 oot 0 La Press and hold either button to delay or advance the time by 30 minutes Set date Press V to set the date then press OK or gt Press and hold either button to change the date by 15 days Ei Set year Press V to set the year then press MENU El Select TV system Press AV to place the pointer next to the appropriate TV system refer to the table below Major Countries Areas TV System Australia New Zealand Kuwait U A E Indonesia Singapore Thailand Malaysia Iran Saudi Arabia Egypt Morocco Lebanon Iraq China Mongolia Russia U S A Japan S Korea Taiwan HR J797AM only EJ Start auto channel set Press OK or AUTO CH SET Receivable channels in your area are PLEASE WAIT automatically assigned to the PR buttons and non receivable channels are skipped When Auto Set Up is completed the lowest position number will appear on the front display panel If SCAN COMPLETED NO SIGNAL is displayed
41. usical or artistic work embodied therein 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 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 Oo 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 The remote control can
42. wise the recorder will start recording when the satellite receiver is turned on Jo disengage the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode press REC LINK the REC LINK indicator goes off Depending on the type of satellite receiver Satellite Auto Recording may not be compatible Multi Brand Remote Control This remote control can control some functions of remote controllable TVs cable boxes satellite receivers or DVD sets listed below Without setting you can control a JVC TV NOTES Some unit s brands have more than one code If the unit does not function with a specified code try other codes Depending on the type of unit some or all functions cannot be operated using this remote control Its not possible to operate a unit not equipped with a remote sensor Its not possible to set the remote control for two units at the same time Once you have set the remote control to operate the unit you do not have to set it until you replace the batteries from the remote control TV Brand Setting EF Turn on TV Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its remote control FJ Set TV brand code 1 Press and hold TV 2 Press the Number keys to enter your TV s brand code 3 Press OK and release TV The TV should turn off EJ Operate TV First press TV to set the remote control to TV mode then press one of the following buttons O I TV VCR TV PR SIX TV Muting TV 1 and the Nu
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