Page 1: Table Of Contents
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-J655EK TV/VCR AUDIO – –:– – VPS/PDC DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO 0000 START STOP DATE DEBUT PROG EXPRESS PROG 30 SEC TIMER SP/LP STANDBY/ON COUNTER RESET TV PROG REC LINK TV PROG INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions ... 2 Some Do's And Don'ts ...
Page 2: Video Cassette Recorder
ABOUT HEAD CLEANING Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or inter- rupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur. SAFETY FIRST...
Page 3: Some Do's And Don'ts
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. read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Page 4: Quick Set Up Guide
Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this JVC Video Cassette Recorder. Please use this QUICK SET UP GUIDE to help you to set up your video cassette recorder. CHECK THE CONTENTS CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW TIMER SP/LP STANDBY/ON...
Page 5: Installation
INSTALLATION CONNECT VIDEO RECORDER TO TV Place the recorder on a stable, flat surface. Back of TV Aerial connector 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) Mains Power Cord Mains outlet RF CONNECTION To Connect To A TV With NO 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) .
Page 6: Auto Set Up
AUTO SET UP SET THE TUNER CHANNELS, CLOCK, GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS AND VIDEO CHANNEL* The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock, Video Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers and the video channel* automatically the first time the cord has been plugged into a mains outlet. * Useful if you have connected the video recorder to your TV via RF connection ( pg.
Page 7 For RF connection users: In certain reception conditions, the Video Channel may not be set correctly and interference may appear in the TV picture while the recorder's power is on. Set your Video Channel manually. If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line on 0181 208 7654 on page 6.
Page 8: Basic Operations
Playback Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). STOP Tape Position Indicator The tape position indicator appears on screen when, from the Stop mode, you press FF, REW or perform an Index Search. The position of “5”...
Page 9: Slow Motion
PAUSE High-Speed Search ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still picture, press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search. To resume normal playback, press PLAY. NOTE: For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for more than 2 seconds during playback or still picture.
Page 10: Recording
Recording Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). NUMBER RECORD Recording Resume Function If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless the recorder's memory backup has expired.
Page 11: Tape Remaining Time
0000 Tape Remaining Time DISPLAY REMAINING TIME Press DISPLAY (or – –:– –) until the time remaining on the tape appears. The display panel shows the tape remaining time with " " displayed. By pressing the DISPLAY (or – –:– –) button, you can change the display to show the counter reading, preset position*, clock time or tape remaining time.
Page 12: Video Plus+ Timer Programming
Video Plus+ Timer Programming Before performing Video Plus+ Timer Programming: Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set properly. Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically. Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). NUMBER STOP+/–...
Page 13: Timer Warning
SET TAPE SPEED Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET PDC MODE Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF". If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON. If "VPS/PDC OFF"...
Page 14: Express Timer Programming
Express Timer Programming Before performing Express Timer Programming: Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set properly. Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically. Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). START+/–...
Page 15: Pdc Recording
ENTER PRESET POSITION Press TV PROG +/– to enter the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record. SET TAPE SPEED Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET PDC MODE Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF". If "VPS/PDC ON"...
Page 16 START+/– Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes TV PROG+/– To cancel or replace a programme... NOTE: You can also check the programmes on the display panel even when the recorder's power is off or the recorder is in the Timer mode. However, it is not possible to cancel or replace the programmes.
Page 17: Advanced Operations
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Looking For The Scene You Want REVIEW REVIEW Skip Search SKIP OVER UNWANTED SECTIONS Press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times during playback. Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback. Normal playback resumes automatically. NOTE: To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press PLAY . Index Search Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of...
Page 18: Playback/Recording According To Tape Characteristics
Playback/ Recording According To Tape Charac- teristics Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). PAUSE RECORD MENU ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) B.E.S.T. Picture System The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible recording and playback pictures.
Page 19: Start Recording
Recording START RECORDING Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote, or press RECORD on the recorder. DURING B.E.S.T. B.E.S.T. COMPLETE The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape, then begins recording. NOTES: The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated.
Page 20: Playback Picture Adjustment
Playback Picture Adjustment ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Manual Tracking Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. For most tapes this will automatically adjust the tracking to suit the particular tape you are playing. In some circumstances it may be necessary to make manual tracking adjustments.
Page 21: Selecting The Sound You Want
Selecting The Sound You Want Soundtrack Selection Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select. During Playback Pressing AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows: TRACK On-Screen Display HI FI...
Page 22: Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording Outdoor Unit Satellite Cable Satellite Receiver Unit DECODER Mains outlet Back of Recorder NOTES: When connecting your recorder to a TV equipped with 21-pin AV input connectors (SCART), follow the illustration above using the cables shown in grey. For details, check your satellite receiver’s instruction manual.
Page 23 ATTENTION Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the satellite receiver's power is turned on. If you have connected another appliance other than a satellite receiver to the AV2 IN connector, be sure not to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode;...
Page 24: Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder NUMBER "0" TV Receiver Player 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) VIDEO CHAN- NEL or RF Cable AV mode (provided) Recorder ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) You can use your video recorder as the source player or as the recording deck.
Page 25: Edit From A Camcorder
Edit From A Camcorder NUMBER "0" Recorder Cable adapter (not provided) VIDEO OUT Camcorder AUDIO OUT Player You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder. TV PROG NOTE: All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer. Audio/Video Cable (not provided) MAKE CONNECTIONS...
Page 26: Other Functions
Other Functions Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing. PR.1 BBC 1 21 : 00 24. 12. 98 – WARNING– TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON ST NICAM...
Page 27: Auto Sp Lp Timer
Auto SP LP Timer If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire programme, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording. For Example . . . Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180- minute tape Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes...
Page 28: Repeat Playback
Next Function Memory You can set your recorder's power to go off automatically after the tape is fully rewound. Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind ..
Page 29: System Connections
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connection To A Stereo System Speaker Television Mains outlet MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR terminals on your stereo system's receiver or amplifier. NOTES: When connecting your recorder's audio output connectors to a stereo amplifier, make sure you connect L and R correctly.
Page 30: Subsidiary 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. IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — Video Channel Set has not been done correctly by the Auto Set Up function ( —...
Page 31 TV screen. Be sure to select a vacant channel which has no broadcast on neighbouring channels. If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer.
Page 32: Tuner Set
Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( —...
Page 33 VIEW CONFIRMATION SCREEN After "SCAN COMPLETED" is displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds, a Confirmation screen looking like the one on the right appears. The stations your recorder located appear on a Confirmation screen — preset positions (PR), channels (CH) and station names (ID –...
Page 34: Storing Channels Manually
NUMBER ATTENTION After you have stored channels manually, be sure to perform Guide Program Number Set ( get proper results from Video Plus+ timer recording. SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Storing Channels Manually To store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( 6) or Auto Channel Set ( pg.
Page 35: Delete A Channel
Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 34 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. SELECT ITEM Press % ﬁ until the item you want to delete begins blinking. DELETE CHANNEL Press The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one line.
Page 36 Set Stations (A) Set station names that are registered in your recorder. Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 34 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. SELECT ITEM Press %ﬁ until the item you want begins blinking. ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN Press OK twice.
Page 37: Tv Station And Id List
TV Station And ID List STATION NAME Anglia TV ANGL ARTE ARTE BBC Group BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 Berlin 1 BLN1 Berlin 2 BLN2 Border TV BORD Bayern1 Bayern3 BRT1 BRT1 BRT2 BRT2 Children Ch CHLD Canal + Channel TV CHNL Central TV CNTR...
Page 38: Tv Station Channel Number Guide
TV Station Channel Number Guide Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC and ITV. BBC1 BBC2 ITV London & South-East Bluebell Hill ... 40 Crystal Palace ... 26 Dover ...
Page 39: Clock Set
Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU Just Clock The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. The Just Clock option can be set "ON" or "OFF" at the Clock Set screen (the default setting is "ON").
Page 40: Video Plus+ Setup
Video Plus+ Setup IMPORTANT Normally, Auto Set Up ( pg. 6) or Auto Channel Set ( the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases. When timer-programming with Video Plus+, the preset position, where the station you wish to record is received on your recorder, is not selected.
Page 41: Subsidiary Information
SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION Questions And Answers PLAYBACK Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the still mode? A.
Page 42: Troubleshooting
30) If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode. Try manual tracking ( pg. 20). Consult your JVC dealer. Engage and adjust tracking manually. pg. 20) CORRECTIVE ACTION Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed.
Page 43: Timer Recording
4. Camcorder recording is not possible. TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Timer recording won’t work. 2. Timer programming is not possible. 3. “‰“ and “]“ on the display panel won’t stop blinking. 4. The cassette is automatically ejected, and “‰“ and “]“ on the display panel won’t stop blinking.
Page 44: Index
Index FRONT VIEW TIMER SP/LP STANDBY/ON TV PROG TV PROG 1 STANDBY/ON Button turns recorder on/off (loading a cassette also turns power on). 2 TIMER Button engages timer standby mode. pg. 13, 15 3 SP/LP Button selects tape speed. 4 Cassette Loading Slot is where cassette is inserted;...
Page 45: Rear View
REAR VIEW 1 Mains Power Cord supplies power to recorder. 2 AV1 IN/OUT Connector enables AV connection to TV or second recorder; input recordable when "L-1" selected. pg. 5, 24 3 AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors enable connection of audio cassette recorder, TV or second video recorder for dubbing.
Page 46: Remote Control
EXPRESS PROG Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your JVC TV while holding down the TV button. "Operating JVC TVs" on page 47. This remote control transmits A code signals only;...
Page 47 How To Use The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets. (See below.) Point the remote control toward the sensor window. The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.
Page 48: Specifications
GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 24 W Power off : 5.5 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 x 94 x 340 mm Weight : 3.8 kg...

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