JVC HR-J645ES, HR-J645EK, HR-J245EK, HR-J246EK instruction manual Questions and Answers

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QUESTIONSANDANSWERS

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.

Q.During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the problem?

A.This is normal.

Q.When returning from multi-speed search to normal playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be concerned about this?

A.No, it is normal.

Q.Noise bars appear during multi-speed search. What’s the problem?

A.This is normal.

Q.Other than preventing further recording, what effect does removing the Record Safety tab have?

A.It disables marking of index codes.

Q.Sometimes, during Index Search, the video recorder can’t find the programme I want to see. Why not?

A.There may be index codes too close together.

RECORDING

Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the beginning of the continuation of recording. Why does this happen?

A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points.

Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause mode?

A. No. The video recorder shuts off automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.

Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording? A. The video recorder automatically rewinds it to the

beginning.

TIMER RECORDING

Q. "Q" and "ä" remain lit on the display panel. Is there

a problem?

A.No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress.

Q.Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape or a TV broadcast?

A.You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the on- screen menu, but the audio from the program or tape you’re viewing can be heard.

ATTENTION:

This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases, switch the recorder off and unplug the mains power cord. Then plug it in again and turn the recorder on. Take out the cassette. After checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.

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Contents Instructions Safety Precautions Do not place the recorderStep Quick SET UP Check Contents Basic ConnectionsSituate Recorder Connect Recorder to MainsBack of HR-J645EK/ES Back of HR-J245EK/J246EKVideo Channel Set With RF ConnectionAccess Video Channel SET Mode Exit Video Channel SET ModeSET Video Channel With AV ConnectionAuto Set Up Perform Auto SET UPIf auto channel set has succeeded but auto clock set has not Video Plus+ Setup Make List of Stored Station Names Preset PositionsAccess Main Menu ScreenConfirm Preset Position Number When Using a Satellite Receiver And/Or Cable SystemClose Menu BackBasic Playback Load a CassettePoint Start PlaybackPlayback Features SearchActivate HIGH-SPEED Search PlaybackAdjust Tracking Override Automatic TrackingManually Return to AutomaticActivate Index Search SET Counter MemoryActivate Counter MemoryActivate Repeat Repeat PlaybackSoundtrack Selection HR-J645EK/ES only Next Function Memory Ntsc PlaybackBasic Recording Recording Features S.T. Picture System Return to NormalRecording Playback Video Plus+ Timer Recording PDC RecordingIf your recorder receives Press OK after enteringRegular Timer Programming Access ProgrammeStart Time TimeTimer Mode Engage RECORDER’SPress TV PROG. + Check And Cancel Programmes Timer WarningRevise Programme InformationAccess Main Menu Screen Auto TimerSET Recording DECK’S Input Mode Edit To Or From Another Video RecorderMake Connections Start Source PlayerHR-J245EK/J246EK PlayerRecorder Recorder PlayerSET RECORDER’S Input Mode Edit From a CamcorderStart Camcorder Start RecorderConnection To Stereo System HR-J645EK/ES only Connection To a Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver UnitPin Scart connectors Aerial terminal Access Mode SET Screen Turn on the RecorderOn-Screen Dispiay 13 3Tape Position Indicator Type of Broadcast On-screen Display Being ReceivedAuto Channel Set Perform Auto Channel SETPreset positions PR ProceduresStations your recorder Located appear on aManual Channel Set Change Station Preset Position Select ItemDelete Channel Select NEW PositionSwitch Stations Select NEW StationSelect Station Name Character Enter NEW CharacterPerform Tuning Fine-Tuning Channels Already StoredSelect Channel to FINE-TUNETV Station And ID List Station NameTV Station Channel Number Guide For customers in the U.K ScotlandClock Set Turn the Recorder onPreparation Preset SET ClockSET Date and Time SET Just ClockTroubleshooting Timer Recording Timer againQuestions and Answers Specifications Index Rear View J645EK/ES Display Panel Remote Control Installing Batteries How To UseOperating JVC TVs Memo Victor Company of JAPAN, Limited