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INITIAL SETTINGS

Auto Set Up

Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/ Auto Guide Program Number Set

After the 1 button on the recorder or remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder, by simply selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock** and Guide Program numbers automatically.

* If you live in Belgium (BELGIUM) or Switzerland (SUISSE), you also need to select your language.

**If you live in Hungary (MAGYARORSZÁG), Czech Republic (CESKÁ REPUBLIKA), Poland (POLSKA) or other countries in Eastern Europe (OTHER EASTERN EUROPE), set the clock manually.

Before starting, make sure of the following:

●The connection is completed. ( pg. 7)

●The recorder’s mains power cord should be connected to a mains outlet.

●The TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV connection

pg. 7) or UHF channel 36 (with RF connection

pg. 7).

A Turn on the recorder.

Press 1 on the recorder or remote control. The Country Set display appears on the TV screen.

NOTE:

If you have connected your TV to the recorder with RF connection and the on-screen display appearing on UHF channel 36 looks distorted, perform “Video Channel Set” on page 46.

B Select your country.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your country’s name.

(Example) DEUTSCHLAND is selected.

NOTES:

●If you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE, go to step 3.

●If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ REPUBLIKA,

POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE, press OK. The Clock Set screen will appear. Set the clock manually ( pg. 48), then go to step 4.

●If you have selected any other country name, go to step 4.

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JVC HR-J589EU, HR-J588 Auto Set Up, Turn on the recorder, Select your country, Before starting, make sure of the following
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HR-J681, HR-J588, HR-J589EU, HR-J682EU specifications

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