JVC HR-J781EU, HR-J780EU specifications Select the input mode, Connect the decoder, Set the tuner

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Connecting/Using A Decoder

TV receiver

RF cable								TV aerial
(provided)								cable

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT

Decoder

The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector can be used as an input connector for an external decoder (descrambler). Simply connect a decoder and you can enjoy the variety of programming that is available through scrambled channels.

A Select the input mode.

Set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”. ( pg. 43)

B Connect the decoder.

Connect your recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector to the decoder’s 21-pin SCART connector using a 21-pin SCART cable.

C Set the tuner.

Perform the procedure as described in “When Receiving A Scrambled Broadcast” on page 49.

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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 UseSituate the recorder Check the contentsConnect the recorder to TV Connect the recorder to mainsTurn on the recorder Auto Set UpSelect your country Before starting, make sure of the followingSelect the language Perform Auto Set UpOn the front display panel On the on-screen display10 EN Perform Preset DownloadSet the video channel Press rt to select CH - and press OK or eJust Clock Language for the on-screen displayAccess the Country Set screen Access the Main Menu screenLanguage 12 ENSituate the Satellite Controller Installing Satellite ControllerAttach the Satellite Controller Make connections14 EN Setting satellite receivers brand and channelNexTView Link TV Auto Power OnVCR Auto Standby Direct Rec 16 EN Basic PlaybackPause during playback High-Speed SearchActivate Frame-by-frame playback Push the JOG dial PressVariable Speed Search Including Slow Motion 18 ENManual Tracking Instant ReViewSkip Search Index SearchNext Function Memory Repeat Playback20 EN Engage the ITR mode Instant Timer Recording ITRWatching Another Set the recording duration22 EN Reset the counterTape Remaining Time Receiving Stereo And Bilingual ProgrammesRecording PlaybackAccess the Showview Program screen Access the Showview screenBefore performing the Showview Timer Programming 24 ENEngage the recorder’s timer mode Set the VPS/PDC modeSatellite Receiver Users Guide Program Number Set26 EN Express Timer ProgrammingVPS/PDC Recording To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily SerialsEnter the channel position Press PR +Before performing the 24 Hour Express Timer Programming Enter the programme mode28 EN Set the programme start/stop time and channelCancel or change a programme Check, cancel and change programmesReturn to the timer mode Disengage the timer modeConfirm the overlapping programmes Cancel or change programme settingSelect the programme to modify Overlapping programmes blink on the TV screenEngage the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode Select the L-2 Select modeProgramme Recording Before performing the following steps32 EN Edit From a CamcorderAnother Video Recorder Set the input mode of recording deckStart the source player Start the recording deck34 EN Audio DubbingLocate the start point Engage the Audio Dubbing modeStart dubbing End Audio DubbingConnecting To a Satellite Receiver Connect the decoder Select the input modeSet the tuner Set L-2 Select to DECODER. pgMake connections 38 ENGuide Program Number Set Showview System SetupGuide Program Number Enter the Guide Program numberAccess the Mode Set screen Mode SetSelect the mode Select the mode settingThis feature helps you to adjust the playback picture You can set the B.E.S.T. Biconditional Equalised SignalWhen this function is set to ON, the timer is Off, and automatically disengaged when the recorder isFor Example 42 ENAbout Ntsc Playback Clock Set Access the Clock Set screen44 EN Set Just Clock Set the date and timeSet the source channel position for clock data Start the clock operationTuner Set Access the Auto Channel Set screen46 EN Auto Channel SetView the Confirmation screen Perform Auto Channel SetPress OK twice Manual Channel Set 48 ENDelete a Channel When Receiving a Scrambled BroadcastSet Stations a 50 ENSet Stations B Station Name TV Station And ID ListExit the Video Channel Set mode Access the Video Channel Set modeVideo Channel Set 52 ENPower Recording 54 ENOther Problems Playback 56 ENHorizontal resolution Signal-to-noise ratio 45 dBMemory backup time Approx min Scan system58 EN Memo

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