JVC HR-J480EU, HR-J280EU, HR-J281EU, HR-J289EU specifications Safety Precautions

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2 EN	SAFETY FIRST

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

8When 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.

8Dangerous 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.

WARNING

There are two different types of SECAM colour systems: SECAM-L, used in FRANCE (also called SECAM-West), and SECAM-B, used in Eastern European countries (also called SECAM-East).

1.This recorder can also receive SECAM-B colour television signals for recording and playback.

2.Recordings made of SECAM-B television signals produce monochrome pictures if played back on a video recorder of SECAM-L standard, or do not produce normal colour pictures if played back on a PAL video recorder with SECAM-B system incorporated (even if the TV set is SECAM-compatible).

3.SECAM-L prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a SECAM-L video recorder produce monochrome pictures when played back with this recorder.

4.This recorder cannot be used for the SECAM-L standard. Use a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L signals.

IMPORTANT

8Please read the various precautions on page 2 and 3 before installing or operating the recorder.

8It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.

PAL

●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. (HR-J480EU only)

●HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

●SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder English Safety Precautions Moisture Condensation Front View Front Display Panel ON-SCREEN Display How To Use Operating JVC TVsConnect the recorder to TV Check the contentsSituate the recorder Connect the recorder to mainsSelect your country Auto Set UpTurn on the recorder Before starting, make sure of the followingOn the front display panel Perform Auto Set UpSelect the language On the on-screen displaySet the video channel Perform Preset Download10 EN Press rt to select CH - and press OK or eLanguage for the on-screen display Just ClockLanguage Access the Main Menu screenAccess the Country Set screen 12 ENVCR Auto Standby NexTView Link TV Auto Power OnLink Functions Direct RecBasic Playback 14 ENVariable Speed Search Slow MotionHigh-Speed Search Pause during playbackInstant ReView 16 ENManual Tracking Next Function Memory Index SearchSkip Search Repeat Playback18 EN Watching Another Instant Timer Recording ITREngage the ITR mode Set the recording durationTape Remaining Time Reset the counter20 EN Display the counterPlayback Recording22 EN Access the Showview screenBefore performing the Showview Timer Programming Enter the Showview numberPress SP/LP p Set the VPS/PDC modeEngage the recorder’s timer mode Press VPS/PDC to select on or OFFExpress Timer Programming 24 ENEnter the channel position To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily SerialsVPS/PDC Recording Press PR +Return to the timer mode Check, cancel and change programmesCancel or change a programme Disengage the timer modeSelect the programme to modify Cancel or change programme settingConfirm the overlapping programmes Programme Recording Select the L-2 Select modeEngage the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode 28 ENEdit From a Camcorder 30 EN Set the input mode of recording deckAnother Video Recorder Start the source playerConnecting To a Satellite Receiver Connect the decoder Select the input mode32 EN Set the tunerGuide Program Number Set Showview System SetupAccess the Initial Set screen Guide Program NumberSelect the mode Mode SetAccess the Mode Set screen Select the mode settingWhen this function is set to ON, the timer is You can set the B.E.S.T. Biconditional Equalised SignalThis feature helps you to adjust the playback picture Off, and automatically disengaged when the recorder is36 EN For ExampleAbout Ntsc Playback 38 EN Access the Auto Channel Set screenTuner Set Auto Channel SetPress OK twice Perform Auto Channel SetView the Confirmation screen 40 EN Manual Channel SetWhen Receiving a Scrambled Broadcast Delete a ChannelSet Stations B 42 ENSet Stations a TV Station And ID List Station Name44 EN Access the Clock Set screenClock Set Set the source channel position for clock data Set the date and timeSet Just Clock Start the clock operationVideo Channel Set Access the Video Channel Set modeExit the Video Channel Set mode 46 ENPower 48 EN RecordingOther Problems 50 EN PlaybackTimer warning display Tuner Set Auto Channel Set Auto Set UpConnecting To a Satellite Receiver Watching AnotherMemory backup time Approx min Signal systemMonochrome signal, 625 lines LP HR-J480EU only 480 min. with E-240 video cassette