JVC HR-J700E, HR-J658EH specifications Recording Features

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RECORDING(cont.)

Recording Features

Record One Programme While Watching Another

If your recorder is connected to the TV via AV connection, . . .

. . . press TV/VCR. The recorder's VCR indicator and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear.

DISPLAY

COUNTER RESET

TV

PROG

RECORD

 

 

 

–:–

–:–

 

TV/VCR

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SELECT CHANNEL TO WATCH

Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to view.

The programme selected with the TV’s channel controls appears on the TV screen while the one selected with the recorder's TV PROG buttons is recorded on the tape.

If a decoder is connected to the recorder (pg. 33), you can select a scrambled channel as well with the TV channel controls.

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Elapsed Recording Time Indication

0000

0

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TV PROG

You can check the exact time of a recording.

SET COUNTER DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY or –:–until a counter reading appears on the dispay panel.

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off after recording is finished.

START RECORDING

1 Press RECORD on the recorder.

ENGAGE ITR MODE

2 Press RECORD again. "" blinks and 0:30 appears on the front display panel.

SET RECORDING DURATION

3 If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes.

NOTE:

You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the recorder's front panel.

RESET COUNTER

2 Press COUNTER RESET or 0000 before starting recording or playback.

The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed time as the tape runs.

Tape Remaining Time

DISPLAY REMAINING TIME

1 Press DISPLAY or –:–until the time remaining on the tape appears.

The display panel shows the tape remaining time with "" displayed.

By pressing the –:–button, you can change the display to show the counter reading, channel position*, clock time or tape remaining time.

*channel position is not displayed during playback.

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when the tape remaining time reading may not appear right away, or is not correct. "– –:– –" may sometimes appear, or the display may blink on occasion.

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Contents HR-J700E HR-J658E/EH For Italy Safety PrecautionsDo not place the recorder Check Contents Basic ConnectionsSituate Recorder Connect Recorder to MainsAuto Set Up If you are referring to the front display panelIf you are referring to the on-screen display International Telephone Country CodeLanguage Code Via an RF cable only RF connectionVideo Channel Your TV to the Video Channel. Refer toIf both auto channel set and auto clock set have failed Language for the on-screen displayJust Clock Just Clock onLanguage Access Main Menu Screen ENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN DisplayOn-Screen Displays Return to Normal ScreenPower Save Mode About Ntsc Playback Colour System SetColour Basic Playback Load a CassettePoint Start PlaybackPlayback Features PlaybackSearch Activate HIGH-SPEED SearchAdjust Tracking Override Automatic TrackingManually Return to AutomaticRepeat Playback Soundtrack SelectionDuring Playback Track USEBasic Recording Recording Features To Record Stereo And Bilingual Programmes A2 Receiving Stereo Bilingual ProgrammesType of Broadcast On-screen Display Being Received Select B.E.S.T. Mode Mode SET, then pressS.T. Picture System PreparationRecording PlaybackOr press Record on the recorder During B.E.S.TTimer Programming Timer Warning Satellite Tuner UsersExpress Timer Programming Start TimeEnter Programme Stop TimeSET VPS/PDC Mode Timer ModeEngage RECORDER’S VPS/PDC RecordingCheck, Cancel And Replace Programmes Auto SP→LP Timer Auto TimerAutomatic Satellite Programme Recording Prog REC ModeBefore performing the following steps Remote Control Functions Remove Power SupplySET Remote Control Code RE-SUPPLY PowerTV/VCR, TV +/- Volume SET TV Brand CodeOperate TV TV Prog +Satellite Tuner Multi-Brand Remote Control Operate Satellite TunerBefore you start Satellite Tuner Brand CodeSET Recording DECK’S Input Mode Edit To Or From Another Video RecorderMake Connections Start Source PlayerAV2 Select Setting PlayerRecorder Recorder PlayerEdit From a Camcorder SET RECORDER’S InputMode Start CamcorderConnecting Using a Decoder Select Input ModeConnect Decoder SET TunerSatellite Tuner Unit Connection To Satellite TunerBack of Recorder Back of TV Connecting Using a Stereo System AUX in or Tape MonitorAccess Video Channel SET Mode Exit Video Channel SET ModeVideo Channel Set SET Video ChannelTuner Set Auto Channel SetPerform Auto Channel SET View Confirmation ScreenEnter NEW Channel Information Storing Channels ManuallyDelete a Channel When Receiving a Scrambled BroadcastChange Station Channel Position Access Manual Switch StationsChannel SET Screen Select NEW StationTV Station And ID List Station NamePerform Tuning Fine-Tuning Channels Already StoredSelect Channel to FINE-TUNE Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appearsShowview Setup NumberEnter Receiving Channel Position Number Guide Program Number SetAccess Initial SET Screen Access Clock SET ScreenClock Set SET Date and TimeSET Clock Data Source Channel Position SET Just ClockStart Clock Operation No power is applied to the recorder Remote control wont functionMains power cord is discon- nected If you’re using the RF OUT connec- tionTimer Recording Questions and Answers Ä remain lit on the display panel. Is there Problem?Index EN Index Remote Control IN/OUT x 1, IN/DECODER x Maximum recording timeFrequency synthesized tuner Memo International Telephone Language Code Ex. Francais is selected for BelgiumFor More Information see INSTRUCTIONS/P4

HR-J658EH, HR-J658E, HR-J700E specifications

The JVC HR-J700E, HR-J658E, and HR-J658EH are notable models in JVC's range of VHS VCRs that emerged during the height of VHS technology. Each of these models comes with impressive features and characteristics, catering to varied user needs and preferences.

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