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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-J700E
HR-J658E/EH
VCR
TV
SAT
TV/VCR
AUDIO
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2
3
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4
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VPS/PDC
DAILY/QTDN.
WEEKLY/HEBDO
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0000
AUX
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START
STOP
DATE
TV
DEBUT
FIN
PROG
EXPRESS
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30 SEC
PROG
TIMER
SP/LP
STANDBY/ON
The recorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the
HR-J658E/EH.
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SEE
AUTO SET UP
AUTO SET UP
ON REAR SIDE
ON REAR SIDE
COUNTER RESET
TV PROG
REVIEW
SP
REC LINK
VCR
VPS/PDC
TV PROG
INSTRUCTIONS
PUSH JOG
DISPLAY
PAL
ENGLISH
CONTENTS
Safety Precautions ............................. 2
Basic Connections ............................ 3
Auto Set Up ...................................... 4
Language .......................................... 7
On-Screen Displays .......................... 8
[J658E, J700E only] ........................... 9
Colour System Set ........................... 10
Basic Playback ................................ 11
Playback Features ........................... 12
Basic Recording .............................. 15
Recording Features ......................... 16
B.E.S.T. Picture System .................... 18
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Express Timer Programming ............ 22
Programme Recording .................... 26
Remote Control Functions .............. 27
Recorder ......................................... 30
Edit From A Camcorder ................... 32
Connecting/Using A Decoder ......... 33
Connection To A Satellite Tuner ...... 34
Connecting/Using A Stereo System .... 36
Video Channel Set .......................... 37
Tuner Set ......................................... 38
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Setup ............................. 45
IEW
Clock Set ........................................ 46
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
AUTO SET UP AUTO SET UP ON REAR SIDE ON REAR SIDE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-J700E HR-J658E/EH TV/VCR AUDIO – –:– – VPS/PDC DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO 0000 START STOP DATE DEBUT PROG EXPRESS 30 SEC PROG TIMER SP/LP STANDBY/ON COUNTER RESET... -
Page 2: Safety First
Use a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L signals. For Italy: "It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.'95 published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.'95"... -
Page 3: Installing Your New Recorder
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections Aerial terminal Back of TV 21-pin SCART connector RF Cable (provided) 21-pin SCART Cable Mains Power Cord AV1 IN/OUT Mains outlet Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of interference. -
Page 4: Initial Settings
Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set/Auto Video Channel Set International Telephone Country Code SUISSE : 41 SUOMI ITALIA : 39 PORTUGAL ESPAÑA : 34 DEUTSCHLAND : 49 BELGIUM : 32 NORGE NEDERLAND : 31 SVERIGE GREECE : 30... -
Page 5: Select Language
SELECT LANGUAGE Press OK. The Language Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the screen. If you are referring to the front display panel Press % fi to select your language code. Language Code ENGLISH : 01 NEDERLANDS : 06 DEUTSCH : 02... - Page 6 Auto Set Up results appear on the front display panel When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been completed success- fully the correct current time will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in step 6 on page 5. You can check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly when you perform S pg.
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Page 7: Language
Language Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 10 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically ( setting manually using this procedure as required. –... -
Page 8: On-Screen Displays
(pointer) to "O.S.D." and [5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT press OK or to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF”. "POWER SAVE" appears only with the HR-J658E and HR-J700E. RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU. pg. 16) pg. 14) pg. -
Page 9: Power Save Mode [J658E, J700E Only]
Power Save Mode (HR-J658E and HR-J700E only) Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU You can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off. – –:– – NOTES: During Power Save, the display panel will be turned off. -
Page 10: Information On Colour System
PAL/NTSC: To record PAL signals, or play back a PAL or NTSC tape. b- MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or play back a MESECAM tape. "POWER SAVE" appears only with the HR-J658E and HR-J700E. RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU. -
Page 11: Playback
PLAYBACK Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 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 12: Playback Features
Playback Features REVIEW PAUSE REVIEW 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 over 2 seconds during playback or still picture. -
Page 13: Manual Tracking
Manual Tracking Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG buttons. OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING Press on the remote to engage manual tracking. ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY Press TV PROG + or –... -
Page 14: Repeat Playback
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 15: Recording
RECORDING Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). PAUSE NUMBER SP/LP 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 16: Recording Features
Record One Programme While Watching Another If your recorder is connected to the TV via AV connection, ..press TV/VCR. The recorder's VCR indicator and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear. – –:– – – –:– –... -
Page 17: Bilingual Programmes
– –:– – AUDIO Receiving Stereo And Bilingual Programmes Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and, if you own the HR-J658EH, a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) as well, making reception of stereo and bilingual broad- casts possible. When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds. -
Page 18: Picture System
O. S. D. to set to "ON" or "OFF". B. E. S. T. AUTO SP=LP TIMER POWER SAVE "POWER SAVE" appears AV2 SELECT only with the HR-J658E COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC and HR-J700E. [5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU. -
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: Timer Recording
Timer Programming Before performing S 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 PROG With S... -
Page 21: Timer Warning
VPS/PDC STOP+/– PROG Satellite Tuner Users To timer-record a satellite broadcast using S 1 Set "AV2 SELECT" to "AV2" ( pg. 31). 2 Perform steps 1 – 7. 3 Set the satellite tuner to the appropriate channel before the selected programme begins. 4 Leave the satellite tuner's power on. -
Page 22: 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 23 ENTER CHANNEL POSITION Press TV PROG +/–. SET TAPE SPEED Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET VPS/PDC MODE Press VPS/PDC to select "ON" or "OFF". If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is lit on the display panel, VPS/PDC is set to ON. If "VPS/PDC OFF"...
- Page 24 VPS/PDC START+/– PROG MENU 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 if the recorder's power is off (unless the recorder is in the Power Save mode however, it is not possible to cancel or replace the programmes.
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Page 25: Auto Sp Lp Timer
(pointer) to "AUTO SP LP TIMER", then press OK or to select "ON". "POWER SAVE" appears only with the HR-J658E and HR-J700E. RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU. NOTES: If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or more programmes, the second programme and those thereafter may not fit on the tape if you set "AUTO SP LP... -
Page 26: Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ATTENTION Be sure not to turn on the satellite tuner before the programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the satellite tuner's power is turned on. If you have connected another appliance other than a satellite tuner to the AV2 IN/DECODER connector, be sure not to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode;... -
Page 27: Special Features
Functions NUMBER "1" Remote A/B Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote control’s A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals. The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your video recorder is initially set to respond to A code signals. - Page 28 NUMBER +/– IMPORTANT Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work with your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function capability. TV BRAND NAME BRANDT...
- Page 29 IMPORTANT Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC satellite tuners, as well as many other models, it may not work with your satellite tuner, or in some instances, may have limited function capability. SATELLITE TUNER BRAND...
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Page 30: Editing
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder NUMBER "0" MENU You can use your video recorder as the source player or the recording deck. – –:– – TV PROG NOTES: All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer. When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set "O.S.D."... -
Page 31: Av2 Select Setting
"AV2" will be automatically selected when the power is restored to the recorder. If you are using a decoder, be sure to set "AV2 SELECT" back to "DECODER". NOTE: On the Mode Set screen ... "POWER SAVE" appears only with the HR-J658E and HR-J700E. Your recorder Recorder 21-pin SCART Cable... -
Page 32: Edit From A Camcorder
Edit From A Camcorder NUMBER "0" You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder. – –:– – TV PROG Camcorder EDITING (cont.) MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connec- tors to the recorder’s AV2 IN/DECODER or AV1 IN/OUT connector via the cable adapter. -
Page 33: System Connections
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting/ Using A Decoder TV Receiver RF Cable (provided) AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN/DECODER Satellite antenna Satellite tuner The AV2 IN/DECODER connector can be used as an input terminal for an external decoder (descrambler). Simply connect a decoder and you can enjoy the variety of programming that is available through scrambled channels. -
Page 34: Connection To A Satellite Tuner
Connection To A Satellite Tuner Satellite Tuner Unit DECODER Back of Recorder NOTE: For details, check your satellite tuner’s instruction manual. SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.) The AV2 IN/DECODER connector on the rear panel of your recorder allows simple connection to a satellite tuner. Outdoor Unit Satellite Cable Mains outlet... - Page 35 Aerial connector Back of TV 21-pin AV input connectors (SCART) EXT.2 EXT.1 ANT. IN AUDIO RF OUT...
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Page 36: Connecting/Using A Stereo System
Connecting/ Using A Stereo System Stereo Amplifier 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 37: Subsidiary Settings
If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer. EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE Press OK on the remote control. -
Page 38: 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 39: Showv
IMPORTANT In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly, when you timer-record a TV programme using , the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. -
Page 40: Input Channel
NUMBER Storing Channels Manually Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 38). ACCESS MAIN MENU Press MENU. ACCESS CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or mation screen appears. -
Page 41: Delete A Channel
Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 40 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 42 Set Stations (A) Set station names that are registered in your recorder. Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 40 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.
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Page 43: Tv Station And Id List
TV Station And ID List STATION NAME 1000 TV1000 3SAT 3SAT ADLT ADULT ANT3 ANTENA3 ARTE ARTE BBC GROUP BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 BAYERN3 CANAL PLUS PORTUGUSES CAN5 CANALE5 CHANNEL4 CHANNEL5 CHLD CHILD CINE CINEMA CLUB TELECLUB CSUR ANDALUCIA DISC DISCOVERY DR TV ETB1... - Page 44 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 40 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. – –:– – SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE Press % fi until the channel you want to tune begins blinking.
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Page 45: Guide Program Number Set
IMPORTANT Normally, Auto Set Up ( pg. 4) or Auto Channel Set ( the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases. When timer-programming with S recorder, is not selected. — Set the Guide Program Number for that station manually. When you add/delete a channel or change channel positions manually after Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set has taken place. -
Page 46: 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 "OFF"). - Page 47 – –:– – MENU SET JUST CLOCK The default setting is “OFF”. Set as desired by pressing %fi, then press OK or For the Just clock function, If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as you won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments. SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE CHANNEL POSITION The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and...
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Page 48: Troubleshooting
37) If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode. Try manual tracking. ( pg. 13) Consult your JVC dealer. Engage and adjust tracking manually. pg. 13) CORRECTIVE ACTION Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed. -
Page 49: Other Problems
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. 5. -
Page 50: 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. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads. -
Page 51: Index
INDEX FRONT VIEW TIMER SP/LP STANDBY/ON TV PROG TV PROG 1 STANDBY/ON Button 2 TIMER Button pg. 21, 23 3 SP/LP Button pg. 15 4 Cassette Loading Slot 5 Instant REVIEW Button pg. 13 6 PLAY Button pg. 11 7 PUSH JOG ™£ Button 8 TV PROG +/–... -
Page 52: Rear View
18 5 "Timer" Indicator 6 Tape Remaining Time Indicator 7 Channel/Clock Display 8 Instant REVIEW Indicator 9 VPS/PDC Indicator 0 VCR Indicator ! "Cassette Loaded" Mark @ Counter/Remain Display pg. 15 # Mode Display (L-1 or L-2) pg. 22 INDEX (cont.) - Page 53 The remote control can operate not only the video recorder but also some of your TV and satellite tuner's functions. To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button to set the remote control to the Video mode. To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the remote control to the TV mode (...
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Page 54: Specifications
: AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 24 W Power off : 5.5 W Power save (HR-J658E and HR-J700E only) : 3 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C... - Page 55 MEMO...
- Page 56 Auto Set Up The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock, Guide Program numbers and video channel* automatically. BEFORE YOU START PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT: The TV aerial cable is connected to the ANT.IN jack on the rear panel of the video recorder. The video recorder's mains power cord is connected to a mains outlet.