JVC HR-J480EU, HR-J280EU, HR-J281EU, HR-J289EU Check the contents, Situate the recorder

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

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Basic Connections

Aerial connector

Back of TV

TV aerial cable

21-pin SCART connector

21-pin SCART	RF cable
cable	(provided)
(not provided)

Mains power cord

Back of

recorder

AV1 (L-1) 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. And if you are using a stereo TV, you will need an optional 21-pin SCART cable in order to enjoy stereo playback of video tapes.

It’s essential that your video recorder be properly connected.

THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

A Check the contents.

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on the back cover.

B Situate the recorder.

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

C Connect the recorder to 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 connectors . . .

A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.

B Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN connector on the rear panel of the recorder.

C Connect the provided RF cable between the RF. OUT connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s aerial connector.

AV Connection

●To connect to a TV with AV input connectors . . .

A Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF

CONNECTION”.

B Connect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.

D Connect the recorder to mains.

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

After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set Up” on page 8.

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder English Safety Precautions Moisture Condensation Front View Front Display Panel ON-SCREEN Display Operating JVC TVs How To UseConnect the recorder to mains Check the contentsSituate the recorder Connect the recorder to TVBefore starting, make sure of the following Auto Set UpTurn on the recorder Select your countryOn the on-screen display Perform Auto Set UpSelect the language On the front display panelPress rt to select CH - and press OK or e Perform Preset Download10 EN Set the video channelJust Clock Language for the on-screen display12 EN Access the Main Menu screenAccess the Country Set screen LanguageDirect Rec NexTView Link TV Auto Power OnLink Functions VCR Auto Standby14 EN Basic PlaybackPause during playback Slow MotionHigh-Speed Search Variable Speed SearchManual Tracking 16 ENInstant ReView Repeat Playback Index SearchSkip Search Next Function Memory18 EN Set the recording duration Instant Timer Recording ITREngage the ITR mode Watching AnotherDisplay the counter Reset the counter20 EN Tape Remaining TimeRecording PlaybackEnter the Showview number Access the Showview screenBefore performing the Showview Timer Programming 22 ENPress VPS/PDC to select on or OFF Set the VPS/PDC modeEngage the recorder’s timer mode Press SP/LP p24 EN Express Timer ProgrammingPress PR + To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily SerialsVPS/PDC Recording Enter the channel positionDisengage the timer mode Check, cancel and change programmesCancel or change a programme Return to the timer modeConfirm the overlapping programmes Cancel or change programme settingSelect the programme to modify 28 EN Select the L-2 Select modeEngage the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode Programme RecordingEdit From a Camcorder Start the source player Set the input mode of recording deckAnother Video Recorder 30 ENConnecting To a Satellite Receiver Set the tuner Select the input mode32 EN Connect the decoderGuide Program Number Showview System SetupAccess the Initial Set screen Guide Program Number SetSelect the mode setting Mode SetAccess the Mode Set screen Select the modeOff, and automatically disengaged when the recorder is You can set the B.E.S.T. Biconditional Equalised SignalThis feature helps you to adjust the playback picture When this function is set to ON, the timer isFor Example 36 ENAbout Ntsc Playback Auto Channel Set Access the Auto Channel Set screenTuner Set 38 ENView the Confirmation screen Perform Auto Channel SetPress OK twice Manual Channel Set 40 ENDelete a Channel When Receiving a Scrambled BroadcastSet Stations a 42 ENSet Stations B Station Name TV Station And ID ListClock Set Access the Clock Set screen44 EN Start the clock operation Set the date and timeSet Just Clock Set the source channel position for clock data46 EN Access the Video Channel Set modeExit the Video Channel Set mode Video Channel SetPower Recording 48 ENOther Problems Playback 50 ENWatching Another Auto Channel Set Auto Set UpConnecting To a Satellite Receiver Timer warning display Tuner SetLP HR-J480EU only 480 min. with E-240 video cassette Signal systemMonochrome signal, 625 lines Memory backup time Approx min