JVC HR-J261MS Basic Connections, Check Contents, Situate Recorder, Connect Recorder to Mains

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INSTALLINGYOURNEWRECORDER

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Basic Connections

Aerial terminal

RF Cable (provided)

Back of TV	TV Aerial
	TV Aerial
AV-IN terminals	Cable

AV Cable (not provided)

Mains Power

Cord

	Rear View
Mains outlet	AUDIO OUT/
Mains outlet	VIDEO OUT
	Connect the power plug to an AC
	outlet before installing the lithium
	battery. ☞ pg. 5

It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COM-

PLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PER- FORMED.

	CHECK CONTENTS
	Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
1 listed in "Specifications" (☞ pg. 39).
	SITUATE RECORDER
2 Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
	CONNECT RECORDER TO
3	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 AV cable between the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV's AV-IN terminals .

CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS

4 Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.

ATTENTION

If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to "Video Channel Set" on page 4, then perform Auto Set Up on

page 6; do NOT press the button on the recorder/remote control to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto Set Up.

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Contents HR-J267MS HR-J261MS Safety Precautions Auto Head CleanerDo not place the recorder Connect Recorder to Mains Check ContentsBasic Connections Situate RecorderEN I Nitial Sett Ings Access Video Channel SET ModeVideo Channel Set Select TV SystemSET SET Video ChannelFinish Video Channel SET Finish Video ChannelSET Date Auto Set UpSelect Language SET TimePress OK or Push JOG Þ During Auto Set UpStart Auto Channel SET Major Countries TV SystemTurn on the Recorder Access Main Menu ScreenENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN Display On-Screen DisplaysSelect Language Access Initial SET ScreenPress Push JOG %Þto place the pointer next to Clock SetPress Press MenuStart Playback Basic PlaybackLoad a Cassette PointActivate HIGH-SPEED Search Playback FeaturesSearch PlaybackManual Tracking Adjust Tracking ManuallyReturn to Automatic Tracking Activate Instant ReviewIndex Search Activate Index SearchActivate Repeat Playback EN PlaybackPicture Control Access Main Nenu ScreenSET Mode Tape Position IndicatorBasic Recording Select Channel to Watch Recording FeaturesReset Counter Engage ITR ModeEN Recording Access Main Menu ScreenS.T. Picture System Return to NormalRecording PlaybackOr press Record on the recorder Enter Programme Date Express Timer ProgrammingTimer Recording Start TimeTimer Mode Return to NormalEngage Recorders Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes Disengage Timer ModeCancel or Replace a Programme Return to Timer ModeAuto SP→LP Timer Auto TimerReturn to Normal Screen Edit To Another Video Recorder Source player Edit From a Camcorder Or Another Video RecorderSET Recorders Input ModeOff-Air Recording Setting Of The Colour System Select ButtonsMode Display Mode DescriptionPlayback equipment Tape-To-Tape EditingRecorded tape HR-J267MS/HR-J261MS Recorded tapeAuto Channel Set ModeSelect TV System Tuner SETSET Desired Station Access Tuner SETAccess Channel List Select PositionSwap Channel Positions Access Channel ListEN Tuner SET Delete a ChannelFINE-TUNE Fine-Tuning ChannelsTry manual tracking. pg TroubleshootingIf youre using the RF OUT connec- tion Press Play to turn the indicator off Check the cassetteRecording Timer againNew one. pg OubleshootingPlayback Recording Questions and Answer S E NFront View IndexDisplay Panel Prog +/-,TV VOL +/-, TV Muting Remote ControlSpecification S HR-J261MS