ENGLISH

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-J585EU

HR-J285EU

INSTRUCTIONS

LPT0666-001B

COPYRIGHT © 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.

Printed in Indonesia 0202 MNVfIDfOT

SAFETY FIRST

1

Buttons, Connectors and Indicators

3

Front Panel

3

Rear Panel

3

Remote control

3

On-screen display

4

Main Menu

4

Basic Connections

5

Initial Settings

6

Video Channel Set

6

Language Set

7

Clock Set

7

Tuner Set

7

Playback

10

Recording

11

Timer Recording

12

Timer Programming

12

Checking, canceling or changing programme settings

13

Editing

14

Editing with another video recorder or a camcorder

14

System Connections

15

Connecting/Using a stereo system

 

(HR-J585EU only)

15

Subsidiary Settings

15

Child Lock

15

Specifications

16

SAFETY FIRST

Safety Precautions

The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.

WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet.

Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.

WARNING

There are two different types of SECAM colour systems: SECAM-L, used in FRANCE (also called SECAM-West), and SECAM-B, used in Eastern European countries (also called SECAM-East).

1.This recorder can also receive SECAM-B colour television signals for recording and playback.

2.Recordings made of SECAM-B television signals produce monochrome pictures if played back on a video recorder of SECAM-L standard, or do not produce normal colour pictures if played back on a PAL video recorder with SECAM-B system incorporated (even if the TV set is SECAM- compatible).

3.SECAM-L prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a SECAM-L video recorder produce monochrome pictures when played back with this recorder.

4.This recorder cannot be used for the SECAM-L standard. Use a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L signals.

IMPORTANT

Please read the various precautions on page 1 and 2 before installing or operating the recorder.

It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre- recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.

Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video cassette recorder, however, only VHS signals can be played back and recorded.

HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

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JVC HR-J285EU specifications Safety Precautions, Timer Programming, Connecting/Using a stereo system HR-J585EU only