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- Page 1 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-J580EK TV/VCR AUDIO – –:– – VPS/PDC DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO 0000 START STOP DATE DEBUT EXPRESS 30 SEC PROG INSTRUCTIONS LPT0473-001A...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If the fuse fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. - Page 3 o button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches STANDBY/ON operating current on and off. “y ” shows electrical power standby and “ z” shows Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed video recorder.
- Page 4 safety first 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Diagrams of Equipment ... 6 Equipment Key ... 7 Welcome to JVC ...8 Three-Step Quick Start ... 10 Basic Features ... 15 Advanced Features ... 29 Subsidiary Information ... 50 List of Terms ... 54... -
Page 6: Diagrams Of Equipment
REVIEW remote control & – –:– – TV/VCR AUDIO VPS/PDC DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO 0000 START STOP DATE DEBUT EXPRESS 30 SEC PROG... -
Page 7: Equipment Key
16 STANDBY/ON o Button REMOTE CONTROL 1 TV Button enables Remote — same as button on VCR. Control of your JVC TV. 17 AUDIO Button changes 2 TV/VCR Button switches output sound mode. connected TV’s mode between TV and AV. -
Page 8: Welcome To Jvc
In just three easy steps you will be ready to enjoy the exceptional perfor- mance of your new VCR. More detailed instructions begin on page 10. They will explain how to use the many sophisticated features this VCR boasts. - Page 9 You are now ready to start the Three-Step Quick Start which begins on the next connect the RF cable. page. You have two ways for initial setup of your new VCR depending upon the connection method and your TV. If you have connected only the RF cable,...
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Page 10: Three-Step Quick Start
6–7 select ‘Auto’ for Auto Setup function. Unless indicated The VCR is automatically setting up the tuner channels and the video channel. otherwise, use the This only happens the first time that the VCR is turned on. buttons on the Remote... - Page 11 TV screen. If the bars do not appear or are not clear, choose another vacant channel and try again. If you cannot obtain the vertical white bars on any channel between 22 and 69, consult your local JVC dealer. If you have button on to check the results.
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Page 12: Preset Download
30 SEC Download, turn the VCR off and then on again. Re-perform NOTE • On this VCR, the characters available for station names (ID) are A–Z, 0–9, –, (or E). The VCR is automati- If the TV set is in its AV mode (see the TV T-V LINK... - Page 13 TV picture while the VCR’s power is on. Set your Video Channel manually. ( IF YOU HAVE ANY DIFFICULTY WITH THE ABOVE PROCEDURES CALL THE JVC CUSTOMER SERVICE HOT LINE ON 0870 330 5000...
- Page 14 three-step quick start...
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Page 15: Basic Features
Basic Features Playback... 16 Playback Features ... 18 Recording ... 20 Guide Program Numbers ... 23 VIDEO Plus+ ® Timer Programming ... 24 Express Timer Programming ... 26... -
Page 16: Playback
VCR. Insert the cassette as shown in the diagram below; Turn the TV on don’t use too much force. If the VCR was turned off before you inserted the cassette, the power will come on automatically. -
Page 17: Video Heads Cleaning
• Depending on the tape, noise may appear during normal playback. Video Heads Cleaning Use a dry cleaning cassette — JVC TCL-2U — in the following cases: • Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back. • The picture is unclear or no picture appears. -
Page 18: Playback Features
• Press . to resume playback. Slow Motion This VCR will play your cassette forwards or backwards in slow motion. You can make it do this in one of two ways: method one seconds, then release. -
Page 19: Variable Speed Search
During playback, press the D or E button on the Remote Control. The more times that you press either button, the faster the rate of search. To decrease the speed of search, press the button for the opposite direction. • Press . to resume playback. TV/VCR AUDIO – –:– – VPS/PDC DAILY/QTDN. -
Page 20: Recording
On either the VCR or the Remote Control, press | to temporarily stop recording and press . to resume. You cannot change the preset position on the VCR while it is recording but you can while it is paused (see of this page). -
Page 21: Display Tape Remaining Time
‘REMAIN’ indication. The on-screen information will disappear after about 5 seconds. non-standard tapes accepted by this VCR. In such cases the tape remaining time may not appear immediately, be incorrect or simply show as ‘– – : – –’. 0000 By pressing the bbutton repeatedly, you can change the display on the VCR between the clock time and the preset position. -
Page 22: Instant Timer Recording
VCR unless the VCR’s memory backup has expired. Instant Timer Recording This method allows you to quickly set the VCR to record in 30 minute incre- ments. Press T on the VCR once. If left in this state, the VCR will start recording keep recording until the tape runs out. -
Page 23: Guide Program Numbers
You have to set Guide Program Numbers, which are assigned to each station for purposes of VIDEO Plus+ timer programming, for all the stations stored in your VCR’s memory to get proper results. The Guide Program Numbers can be found in most TV listings. -
Page 24: Video Plus
TV listings guide. These are a kind of Be sure to set Guide shorthand for video recorders and using them automatically sets your VCR Program Numbers to record the correct programme, channel and time. - Page 25 TV screen. ( STOP EXPRESS You must now put the VCR into Timer Mode by pressing c otherwise no recording will take place. c will appear on the display panel. To disengage the Timer Mode, press c again.
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Page 26: Express Timer Programming
Express Timer Programming If you do not know the PlusCode for the programme that you wish to record, before you start follow the instructions below to manually set your VCR to record. Make sure that the VCR’s clock is set correctly... - Page 27 TV screen. ( 0000 You must now put the VCR into Timer Mode by pressing c otherwise no recording will take place. c will appear on the display panel. To disengage the Timer Mode, press c again.
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Page 28: When Programmes Overlap Each Other
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 VCR will finish the timer programming. cancel a programme Program screen you do not want is shown. -
Page 29: Advanced Features
Advanced Features Picture Quality ... 30 The B.E.S.T. Picture System ... 31 Sound Modes ... 32 Finding Specific Scenes ... 33 T-V Link Functions... 34 Editing ... 36 Other Functions ... 38 Connection to a Stereo System ... 41 Video Channel Set ... 42 Tuner Set ... -
Page 30: Manual Tracking
NOTES: • Press / again to re-engage automatic tracking. • When a new tape is inserted, the VCR returns to automatic tracking. Picture Control This feature allows you to select the most appropriate picture quality according to the type of tape or use of this VCR. -
Page 31: The B.e.s.t. Picture System
B.E.S.T. is turned ON Recording and Playback Using B.E.S.T. Press and hold T and press . on the Remote Control (or press T on the VCR). The recording VCR spends about 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape and then begins recording. -
Page 32: Soundtrack Selection
(as required). select standard broadcast, press Soundtrack Selection This VCR is capable of recording three soundtracks and will play back the one that you select with the track L l L R NORM NORM Notes... -
Page 33: Skip Search
• To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press .. Index Search Each time you record a programme, this VCR puts an index marker at the point that you started recording. The VCR can fast wind to any one of nine index markers in either direction from the point that you stop the tape. -
Page 34: T-V Link Functions
T-V Link Functions When you connect the VCR and your TV via both the RF cable and the fully- wired 21-pin SCART cable ( pg. 9), 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. -
Page 35: Direct Rec
You can start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV with simple operation. Press and hold T and press . on the Remote Control, or press T on the VCR. Follow the procedure below to use this function. get to the mode set screen using the A and B buttons and press O (or E). -
Page 36: Editing
TV Set Video Channel or AV Mode Your VCR as the Recorder Connect the two VCRs together using a 21-pin SCART cable. The recording VCR mode must be set to and /or pg. 38) O.S.D. See Picture Control on page 30. Engage its... -
Page 37: Editing From A Camcorder
Editing from a Camcorder Connect the Camcorder’s connect up VCR’s rear panel connecter, via an optional cable adapter. L-1 IN/OUT Press set input mode position number. See Picture Control on page 30. set edit mode Engage the camcorder’s start camcorder Press T. -
Page 38: Other Functions
advanced features Other Functions On-Screen Display (O.S.D.) This function allows you to turn the on-screen information get to the mode set screen bar to MODE SET O(or E). enable/disable osd the highlight bar to press O(or E) to toggle between return to normal screen GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAY INFORMATION Operation mode... -
Page 39: Power Save Mode
NOTES: • During Power Save, the display panel will be turned off. • While the VCR is in the Power Save mode, the picture may be distorted momentarily when you turn on/off the VCR. • Power Save does not work when ... -
Page 40: Auto Timer
Next Function Memory To playback immediately after rewinding, press < and then . within 2 seconds. play To power off the VCR immediately after rewinding, press < and then o power off within 2 seconds. timer standby < and then c within 2 seconds. -
Page 41: Connection To A Stereo System
Connection to a Stereo System It is possible to connect your VCR to a suitably equipped stereo system and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo system. Connect the AUDIO OUT L connect up connecters on your stereo. See diagram below. -
Page 42: Video Channel Set
Video Channel Set The VCR can send picture signals to the TV set in one of two ways; RF before you start (ordinary cable included with this VCR) and AV (via a 21-pin SCART cable available from TV and Hi-Fi dealers). Depending upon which method you The power cord must be use, the VCR must have the correct method set up in order to work. -
Page 43: Tuner Set
Tuner Set The VCR needs to find, identify and memorise all available stations in your area in order to record programmes correctly. Once done, pressing the A or B buttons enables you to jump to the available channels without going via any vacant channels. This channel search can be done either automatically or manually. -
Page 44: Manual Channel Setup
advanced features Manual Channel Setup get to the confirmation screen highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET and press O (or E). select position BBC1 BBC2 - - - - - - - - [10] a k: EDIT a [x]: DELETE [MENU]: EXIT ing. -
Page 45: Delete A Channel
Change Station Name get to the confirmation screen using the A and B buttons and press O (or E). Use the select position to the preset position you want then press O twice. select character Press E until the first letter of the station name begins blinking. -
Page 46: Change Station Preset Position
advanced features Change Station Preset Position get to the confirmation screen using the A and B buttons and press O (or E). Use the select item move begins blinking then press O. The station name (ID) and its channel (CH) number begin blinking. -
Page 47: Fine-Tuning Stored Channels
Fine-Tuning Stored Channels get to the confirmation screen the A and B buttons and press O (or E). Use the select item channel that you wish to fine-tune then press O twice. Press the E button to move to the Fine Tuning ‘+/–’ and use the A and fine tuning B buttons to fine-tune the channel. -
Page 48: Tv Station Channel Number Guide
advanced features TV Station Channel Number Guide Region London & South-East South-West Midlands North-West North-East Scotland Northern Ireland Transmitter BBC1 Bluebell Hill Crystal Palace Dover Heathfield Oxford Beacon Hill Caradon Hill Huntshaw Cross Redruth Stockland Hill Channel Islands Fremont Point South Hannington Midhurst... -
Page 49: Clock Set
Clock Set You should only need to perform this function if: • The VCR’s memory backup has expired. • You want to adjust the time lag of the VCR’s built-in clock. Setting the Clock get to the initial set screen A and B buttons and press O (or E). -
Page 50: Subsidiary Information
No, it is normal. Noise bars appear during variable-speed search. What’s the problem? This is normal. Sometimes, during Index Search, the VCR can’t find the programme I want to see. Why not? There may be index codes too close together. RECORDING... -
Page 51: Troubleshooting
21-pin SCART cable for connection, set the TV to its AV mode. Try manual tracking. ( pg. 30) Use a dry cleaning cassette JVC TCL-2U or consult your JVC dealer. Try manual tracking ( pg. 30) or press AUDIO to change the... - Page 52 • L-1 has been selected as the input mode. • The source (another VCR, camcorder) has not been properly connected. • All necessary power switches have not been turned on.
- Page 53 Press | to pause the recording, change presets, then press . to resume recording. Perform manual setting again. Turn off the VCR once and connect the TV aerial cable to the VCR properly, then turn on the VCR again. Then perform Auto Setup again ( pg. 10).
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Page 54: List Of Terms
Direct Rec ... 35 E E E E E Editing ... 36 Editing from a Camcorder ... 37 Editing Using Another VCR ... 36 Express Timer Programming ... 26 F F F F F Fine-Tuning Stored Channels ... 47 G G G G G Guide Program Numbers ... - Page 55 MEMO...
- Page 56 s p e c i f i c a t i o n s g e n e r a l Ó Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption : on : 16 W, off : 4.0 W Operating Temperature : 5°C to 40°C Storage Temperature: –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only...