JVC HR-J458EE, HR-J258EE, HR-J255EE specifications Auto Set Up, SET Time, SET Date

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6ENINITIALSETTINGS(cont.)

Auto Set Up

Auto Channel Set

Before starting, make sure of the following:

●The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder.

●The recorder's mains power cord should be connected to a mains outlet. ☞ pg. 3

●The "Video Channel Set" procedure should be done first and the TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV connection ☞ pg. 5) or video channel (with RF connection ☞ pg. 4).

1 2 3

2

4 5 6

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0 4

1

OK

MENU

PUSH JOG

The Auto Set Up function simplifies installation by guiding you through the procedures of setting the language, clock and tuner channels — simply follow the on-screen menus that appear

when the button is first pressed to power on the recorder after you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet.

IMPORTANT

●Don't press any buttons on the recorder or remote that are not directly related to the step you are performing while Auto Set Up is in progress.

●If you perform Auto Set Up successfully during installa- tion, there's no need to separately perform the Language Select, Clock Set or Channel Set procedures, but if adjustments become necessary they can be performed as follows:

–To change the selected language ☞ pg. 9

–To reset or adjust the time ☞ pg. 9

–To add/delete channels manually ☞ pg. 27

–To reset the tuner after moving to a different location ☞ pg. 26

1

PERFORM AUTO SET UP

Press

 

 

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● The Language Select screen appears.

2

SELECT LANGUAGE

Press PUSH JOG %Þto place the pointer next to your

desired language (English or Russian), then press OK or

PUSH JOGÞ.

 

● The Clock Set screen appears.

 

SET TIME

 

 

 

 

Press PUSH JOG %Þto

 

CLOCK SET

 

 

set the time, then press OK

 

 

 

3 or PUSH JOGÞ.

TIME

DATE

YEAR

 

● Press and hold either

0:00

01.01

98

 

 

 

 

 

button to delay or

 

 

 

 

 

advance the time by 30 [5/°] =

 

 

minutes.

[MENU] : EXIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

SET DATE

 

Press PUSH JOG %Þto set the date, then press OK or

 

PUSH JOGÞ.

 

 

 

 

●Press and hold either button to change the date by 15 days.

SET YEAR

5 Press PUSH JOG %Þto set the year, then press MENU.

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Contents HR-J458EE HR-J258EE HR-J255EE HR-J458EE Safety PrecautionsAuto Head Cleaner HR-J258/255EESituate Recorder Check ContentsBasic Connections Connect Recorder to MainsSelect TV System Access Video Channel SET ModeVideo Channel Set EN I Nitial Sett IngsSET Video Channel Exit Video Channel SET ModePress to finish the setting With AV ConnectionAuto Set Up SET TimeSET Date Major Countries TV System During Auto Set UpStart Auto Channel SET Press OK or Push JOG ÞOn-Screen Displays Access Main Menu ScreenENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN Display Turn on the RecorderOK or Push Jogþ Select LanguageClock Set Press Push JOG %Þto place the pointer next toPoint Basic PlaybackLoad a Cassette Start PlaybackPlayback Playback FeaturesSearch Activate HIGH-SPEED SearchReturn to Automatic Tracking Adjust Tracking ManuallyOverride Automatic Tracking Activate Repeat PlaybackSections Activate Index SearchSkip Over Unwanted Activate Instant ReviewBasic Recording Recording Features EN Recording S.T. Picture SystemReturn to Normal Screen PreparationRecording PlaybackOr press Record on the recorder Enter Programme Stop Time Express Timer ProgrammingStart Time Enter Programme DateTimer Mode Engage RECORDER’SAccess Program Screen Disengage Timer ModeAccess Program Cancel or Replace a ProgrammeAuto Timer Access Main Menu ScreenAuto SP→LP Timer HR-J458EE only Return to Normal ScreenEditing Remote A/B Code SwitchingEdit To Another Video Recorder TV ReceiverSET RECORDER’S Input Edit From a Camcorder Or Another Video RecorderMake Connections Start Source PlayerSetting Of The Colour System Select Buttons Off-Air RecordingPlayback equipment Tape-To-Tape EditingRecorded tape Your recorder Dubbed tapeMode Access Tuner SETSelect Auto CH SET Tuner SETSET Desired Station Access Channel ListSelect Position Manual Channel SetDelete a Channel Access Channel ListEN Tuner SET Swap Channel PositionsFine-Tuning Channels FINE-TUNESET TV Brand Code TV Multi-brand Remote ControlControl Your TV Using Additional Buttons Operate TVQuestions and Answer S E N Playback RecordingIf you’re using the RF OUT connec- tion Press Play to turn the indicator off Check the cassetteTry manual tracking. pg Timer again RecordingOubleshooting New one. pgIndex Front ViewEN Index Display PanelRemote Control LP J458EE only Supplied fresh battery actualMaximum recording time EP J458EE onlyMemo HR-J458/258/255EE

HR-J255EE, HR-J258EE, HR-J458EE specifications

The JVC HR-J458EE, HR-J258EE, and HR-J255EE are part of JVC's renowned line of VHS VCRs, known for their reliability and performance, even in the era when digital formats have taken precedence. Each model offers unique features while sharing several advancements that reflect JVC's commitment to quality and user-friendly technology.

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