JVC HR-J458E Automatic Satellite Programme Recording, SET Tape Speed J458E, Only, Prog REC Mode

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28ENTIMERRECORDING(cont.)

Automatic

Satellite

Programme

Recording

SP/LP

REC LINK

REC LINK indicator

 

ATTENTION

● Be sure to not turn on the satellite tuner before the programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the satellite tuner's power is turned on.

● If you have connected another appliance other than a satellite tuner to the AV2 IN/DECODER connector, be sure to not engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the connected appliance's power is turned on.

● Auto Satellite Prog recording and timer-recording cannot be done at the same time.

This facility allows you record automatically a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite tuner. Connect a satellite tuner to the recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER connector and programme the timer on the satellite tuner; the recorder starts recording when the signals input from the satellite tuner to the AV2 IN/DECODER connector, and when there is no input signals the recorder stops recording and the power shuts off.

Before performing the following steps:

●Make sure the satellite tuner is connected to the recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER connector. (☞ pg. 32)

●Programme the timer on the satellite tuner.

●Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.

SELECT AV2 SELECT MODE

1 Set "AV2 SELECT" to "AV2" (☞ pg. 31).

SET TAPE SPEED (J458E

ONLY)

2 Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed.

ENGAGE AUTO SATELLITE

PROG REC MODE

Press and hold REC LINK for about 2 seconds. The REC

LINK indicator lights up and the recorder turns off

3 automatically.

● To disengage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, press

REC LINK. The REC LINK indicator goes off.

● If the recorder's power is off, it is not possible to

engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.

NOTES:

●Auto Satellite Prog recording is not possible with the AV1 IN/OUT connector.

●For timer programming of the satellite tuner, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite tuner.

●Auto Satellite Prog recording is not possible if your satellite tuner does not have a timer.

●The REC LINK indicator blinks while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress.

●Pressing the recorder's button while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress turns off the recorder's power and disengage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.

●If there are more than one satellite programme you wish to record with Auto Satellite Prog Recording, it is not possible to set the different tape speed per each; the tape speed selected in step 2 will be applicable to all the programmes for Auto Satellite Prog recording (HR-J458E only).

●The B.E.S.T. system (☞ pg. 20) does not work while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress.

●Just Clock (☞ pg. 42) does not work when the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode is engaged.

●Depending on the type of satellite tuner, the recorder may not record a slight portion of the beginning of the programme or may record slightly longer than the actual length of the programme.

●If you engage the Auto Satellite Prog Recording mode when the satellite tuner's power is on, the recorder will not start Auto Satellite Prog recording even though the REC LINK indicator blinks. When the satellite tuner shuts off once and is turned back on again, the recorder starts recording.

●When the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode is engaged or the recorder's power is turned off after Auto Satellite Prog recording is finished, the recorder will not enter the Timer mode even though "AUTO TIMER" is set to "ON".

●After Auto Satellite Programme recording, the number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on the front display panel for the Instant ReView function (☞ pg. 15).

●You can also record a programme from your cable system in the same way if the system has a timer.

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Contents HR-J458E HR-J258E Safety Precautions To HR-J458E OwnersTo HR-J258E Owners Do not place the recorderCheck Contents Basic ConnectionsSituate Recorder Connect Recorder to MainsAuto Set Up International Telephone Country CodeFor Suisse For Belgium Initial Settings Just Clock onLanguage Access Video Channel SET Mode Exit Video Channel SET ModeVideo Channel Set SET Video ChannelWith AV Connection Press TV Prog until the display panel showsOUT Now the video channel is set to offAccess Main Menu Screen ENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN DisplayOn-Screen Displays Turn on the RecorderPower Save Mode Colour System Set Return to Normal ScreenSET, then press OK or% Pointer next to Colour SYSTEM, then press OKBasic Playback Load a CassettePoint Start PlaybackPlayback Features PlaybackSearch Activate HIGH-SPEED SearchAdjust Tracking Override Automatic TrackingManually Return to AutomaticRepeat Playback Basic Recording Recording Features Reset CounterSelect Channel to Watch Display Remaining TimeEngage ITR Mode Instant Timer Recording ITRSET Recording Duration Press Record on the recorderS.T. Picture System PreparationPointer next to B.E.S.T Then press OK or%to setPlayback RecordingOr press Record on the recorder Timer Programming Press SP/LP Express Timer Programming Start TimeEnter Programme Stop TimeTimer Mode Enter Channel PositionEngage RECORDER’S VPS/PDC RecordingCheck, Cancel And Replace Programmes Press ä, then pressPress Again to check More information. Each Time you press Next programmesAuto SP→LP Timer HR-J458E only Auto TimerProg REC Mode Automatic Satellite Programme RecordingSET Tape Speed J458E OnlyEdit From a Camcorder SET Recording DECK’S Input Mode Edit To Or From Another Video RecorderStart Source Player Start Recording DeckAV2 Select Setting RecorderSatellite Tuner Unit Connection To Satellite TunerBack of Recorder Connecting Using a Decoder Select Input ModeConnect Decoder SET TunerTuner Set Auto Channel SetSET, then press OK or% Press %Þ to place the pointer next to the languagePerform Auto Channel SET View Confirmation ScreenStoring Channels Manually When Receiving a Scrambled Broadcast Delete a ChannelChange Station Channel Position Press %Þ until the item you want to move beginsAccess Manual Switch StationsSelect Item Channel SET ScreenTV Station And ID List Select Channel to FINE-TUNE Fine-Tuning Channels Already StoredPress %Þ until the channel you want to tune begins blinking Showview 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 Start Clock OperationIf you are using the AV connection Set the TV to its AV modeSet the TV receiver to the Video ClearTimer Recording Questions and Answers Index Rear View Remote Control Maximum recording time Helical scan system HR-J458ERotary two-head helical scan IN/OUT x 1, IN/DECODER xMemo HR-J458/258E Area Code for BelgiumArea Code for Suisse Language Code

HR-J458E, HR-J258E specifications

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