JVC HR-J255SA Basic Connections, Check Contents, Situate Recorder, Connect Recorder to Mains

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INSTALLINGYOURNEWRECORDER

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Basic Connections

Aerial terminal

RF Cable (provided)

	Back of TV
	AV-IN terminals		TV
	AV-IN terminals	AV Cable	Aerial
			Aerial
			Cable
		(not provided)	Cable
		(not provided)

Mains Power

Cord

Rear View

Mains outlet

AUDIO OUT/

VIDEO OUT

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet before installing the lithium battery. ☞ pg. 5

It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COM-

PLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PER- FORMED.

	CHECK CONTENTS
	Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
1 listed in “Specifications” (☞ pg. 41).
	SITUATE RECORDER
2 Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
	CONNECT RECORDER TO
3	TV
	The connection method you use depends on the type
	of TV you have.

	RF CONNECTION
	● To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .
	a– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
	b– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack
	on the rear panel of the recorder.
	c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF
	OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and
	the TV’s aerial terminal.

AV CONNECTION

●To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .

a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF

CONNECTION”.

b– Connect an optional AV cable between the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s AV-IN terminals .

CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS

4 Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.

ATTENTION

If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to "Video Channel Set" on page 4, then perform Auto Set Up on

page 6; do NOT press the button on the recorder/remote control to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto Set Up.

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Contents HR-J255SA Safety Precautions Auto Head CleanerDo not place the recorder Connect Recorder to Mains Check ContentsBasic Connections Situate RecorderWith RF Connection Access Video Channel SET ModeVideo Channel Set EN I Nitial Sett IngsWith AV Connection Exit Video Channel SET ModePress to finish the setting SET Video ChannelAuto Set Up SET TimeSET Date Major Countries TV System During Auto Set UpSelect TV System Start Auto Channel SETTurn on the Recorder Access Main Menu ScreenENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN Display On-Screen DisplaysInitial SET, then press Select LanguageClock Set Place the pointer next toStart Playback Basic PlaybackLoad a Cassette PointActivate SLOW-MOTION Playback Playback FeaturesSearch PlaybackEN Playback Adjust Tracking ManuallyReturn to Automatic Tracking Activate Repeat PlaybackIndex Search Next Function Memory Tape Position IndicatorActivate Index Search Activate Instant ReviewBasic Recording Select Channel to Watch Recording FeaturesReset Counter Engage ITR ModeReturn to Normal Screen Access Main Menu ScreenS.T. Picture System Load a CassetteRecording PlaybackOr press Record on the recorder SET-UP SetupAccess Initial SET Screen EN Timer RecordingOr Push JOG% Enter Receiving Channel Position NumberReturn to Normal Screen Press Push JOG %ÞorNumber Timer ProgrammingAccess Showview Screen Access ShowviewEngage RECORDER’S Timer ModeEnter Channel Position Express Timer ProgrammingEnter Programme Stop Time Enter Programme DateRepeat steps 1 8 for each additional programme Or OK. Program Completed appears onScreen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen AppearsTimer Recording Disengage Timer ModeCancel or Replace a Programme Return to Timer ModeAuto Timer Auto SP→LP TimerSET Recording DECK’S Input ModeEdit To Another Video Recorder Make ConnectionsEdit From a Camcorder Or Another Video Recorder SET RECORDER’S InputSource player Off-Air Recording Setting Of The Colour System Select ButtonsMode Display Mode DescriptionPlayback equipment Tape-To-Tape EditingRecorded tape HR-J255SA Recorded tapePress OK or Push Jogþ Access Tuner SET ScreenSelect Auto CH SET Tuner SETSET Desired Station Access Tuner SETAccess Channel List Select PositionSwap Channel Positions Access Channel ListEN Tuner SET Delete a ChannelFINE-TUNE Fine-Tuning ChannelsEN Troubleshooting Recording Timer againNew one. pg OubleshootingPlayback Recording Questions and Answer S E NFront View IndexDisplay Panel TV VOL +/-, TV Muting Remote ControlRotary two-head helical scan Specification SSupplied fresh battery actual Maximum recording timeEMO Memo HR-J255SA