JVC HR-J781EU, HR-J780EU Check the contents, Situate the recorder, Connect the recorder to TV

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

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Basic Connections

Aerial connector

Back of TV

TV aerial

21-pin SCARTcable 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 page 57.

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 . . .

AConnect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF Connection”.

BConnect 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 LanguageMake connections Installing Satellite ControllerSituate the Satellite Controller Attach the Satellite Controller14 EN Setting satellite receivers brand and channelNexTView Link TV Auto Power OnVCR Auto Standby Direct Rec 16 EN Basic PlaybackPush the JOG dial Press High-Speed SearchPause during playback Activate Frame-by-frame playbackInstant ReView 18 ENVariable Speed Search Including Slow Motion Manual TrackingRepeat Playback Index SearchSkip Search Next Function Memory20 EN Set the recording duration Instant Timer Recording ITREngage the ITR mode Watching AnotherReceiving Stereo And Bilingual Programmes Reset the counter22 EN Tape Remaining TimeRecording Playback24 EN Access the Showview screenAccess the Showview Program screen Before performing the Showview Timer ProgrammingGuide Program Number Set Set the VPS/PDC modeEngage the recorder’s timer mode Satellite Receiver Users26 EN Express Timer ProgrammingPress PR + To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily SerialsVPS/PDC Recording Enter the channel positionSet the programme start/stop time and channel Enter the programme modeBefore performing the 24 Hour Express Timer Programming 28 ENDisengage the timer mode Check, cancel and change programmesCancel or change a programme Return to the timer modeOverlapping programmes blink on the TV screen Cancel or change programme settingConfirm the overlapping programmes Select the programme to modifyBefore performing the following steps Select the L-2 Select modeEngage the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode Programme Recording32 EN Edit From a CamcorderStart the recording deck Set the input mode of recording deckAnother Video Recorder Start the source player34 EN Audio DubbingEnd Audio Dubbing Engage the Audio Dubbing modeLocate the start point Start dubbingConnecting To a Satellite Receiver Set L-2 Select to DECODER.  pg Select the input modeConnect the decoder Set the tunerMake connections 38 ENEnter the Guide Program number Showview System SetupGuide Program Number Set Guide Program NumberSelect 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 42 ENAbout Ntsc Playback Clock 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 dataAuto Channel Set Access the Auto Channel Set screenTuner Set 46 ENView 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 List52 EN Access the Video Channel Set modeExit the Video Channel Set mode Video Channel SetPower Recording 54 ENOther Problems Playback 56 ENScan system Signal-to-noise ratio 45 dBHorizontal resolution Memory backup time Approx min58 EN Memo

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