JVC HR-J700E Basic Connections, Check Contents, Situate Recorder, Connect Recorder to Mains

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INSTALLINGYOURNEWRECORDER

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Basic Connections

It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories

1 listed in “Specifications” (☞ pg. 54).

Aerial terminal

Back of TV

21-pin SCART connector

RF Cable (provided)

21-pin SCART Cable

Mains Power

Cord

Mains outlet

AV1 IN/OUT

 

TV Aerial

Cable

Rear view

 

 

SITUATE RECORDER

2 Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

 

 

CONNECT RECORDER TO

 

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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 Terminals . . .

 

 

a– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.

 

 

b– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack

 

 

on the rear panel of the recorder.

 

 

c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF

 

 

OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and the

 

 

TV’s aerial terminal.

AV CONNECTION

●To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .

a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF

CONNECTION”.

b– Connect an optional SCART cable between the AV1 IN/OUT socket on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.

CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS

4 Plug the end of the mains power cord into a 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 this cable in order to enjoy stereo playback of videotapes.

After you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet, the Country Set display appears on the TV screen and/or on the

recorder's front display panel when the button on the recorder/remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder; go to page 4 to perform Auto Set Up.

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Contents HR-J700E HR-J658E/EH Safety Precautions For ItalyDo not place the recorder Connect Recorder to Mains Check ContentsBasic Connections Situate RecorderInternational Telephone Country Code Auto Set UpIf you are referring to the front display panel If you are referring to the on-screen displayYour TV to the Video Channel. Refer to Language CodeVia an RF cable only RF connection Video ChannelJust Clock on If both auto channel set and auto clock set have failedLanguage for the on-screen display Just ClockLanguage Return to Normal Screen Access Main Menu ScreenENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN Display On-Screen DisplaysPower Save Mode Colour System Set About Ntsc PlaybackColour Start Playback Basic PlaybackLoad a Cassette PointActivate HIGH-SPEED Search Playback FeaturesPlayback SearchReturn to Automatic Adjust TrackingOverride Automatic Tracking ManuallyTrack USE Repeat PlaybackSoundtrack Selection During PlaybackBasic Recording Recording Features Receiving Stereo Bilingual Programmes To Record Stereo And Bilingual Programmes A2Type of Broadcast On-screen Display Being Received Preparation Select B.E.S.T. ModeMode SET, then press S.T. Picture SystemDuring B.E.S.T RecordingPlayback Or press Record on the recorderTimer Programming Satellite Tuner Users Timer WarningTime Express Timer ProgrammingStart Time Enter Programme StopVPS/PDC Recording SET VPS/PDC ModeTimer Mode Engage RECORDER’SCheck, Cancel And Replace Programmes Auto Timer Auto SP→LP TimerProg REC Mode Automatic Satellite Programme RecordingBefore performing the following steps RE-SUPPLY Power Remote Control FunctionsRemove Power Supply SET Remote Control CodeTV Prog + TV/VCR, TV +/- VolumeSET TV Brand Code Operate TVSatellite Tuner Brand Code Satellite Tuner Multi-Brand Remote ControlOperate Satellite Tuner Before you startStart Source Player SET Recording DECK’S Input ModeEdit To Or From Another Video Recorder Make ConnectionsRecorder Player AV2 Select SettingPlayer RecorderStart Camcorder Edit From a CamcorderSET RECORDER’S Input ModeSET Tuner Connecting Using a DecoderSelect Input Mode Connect DecoderConnection To Satellite Tuner Satellite Tuner UnitBack of Recorder Back of TV AUX in or Tape Monitor Connecting Using a Stereo SystemSET Video Channel Access Video Channel SET ModeExit Video Channel SET Mode Video Channel SetAuto Channel Set Tuner SetView Confirmation Screen Perform Auto Channel SETStoring Channels Manually Enter NEW Channel InformationWhen Receiving a Scrambled Broadcast Delete a ChannelChange Station Channel Position Select NEW Station Access ManualSwitch Stations Channel SET ScreenStation Name TV Station And ID ListPress OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears Perform TuningFine-Tuning Channels Already Stored Select Channel to FINE-TUNEGuide Program Number Set Showview SetupNumber Enter Receiving Channel Position NumberSET Date and Time Access Initial SET ScreenAccess Clock SET Screen Clock SetSET Just Clock SET Clock Data Source Channel PositionStart Clock Operation If you’re using the RF OUT connec- tion No power is applied to the recorderRemote control wont function Mains power cord is discon- nectedTimer Recording Ä remain lit on the display panel. Is there Problem? Questions and AnswersIndex EN Index Remote Control Maximum recording time IN/OUT x 1, IN/DECODER xFrequency synthesized tuner Memo Ex. Francais is selected for Belgium International Telephone Language CodeFor 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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