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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

INSTRUCTIONS

LPT0212-001A

PAL

HR-J468EU

HR-J311EU

HR-J268EU

STANDBY/ON

TIMER

REC LINK

TV PROG

DISPLAY

TV PROG +

TV PROG –

T

V

TV

+

TV

0000

START
DEBUT

STOP

FIN

DATE

MENU

OK

TV

PROG

TV/VCR

DAILY/QTDN.

VPS/PDC

AUX

?

WEEKLY/HEBDO

PROG

30 SEC

– –:– –

AUDIO

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

2

4

1

3

EXPRESS

FIRST

SEE

AUTO SET-UP

ON BACK

EN

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST

2

Safety Precautions............................. 2

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

3

Basic Connections ............................ 3

INITIAL SETTINGS

4

Auto Set Up ...................................... 4
Preset Download .............................. 6
Language .......................................... 8
On-Screen Displays .......................... 9
Power Save Mode ........................... 10

T-V LINK

11

T-V Link Functions .......................... 11

INFORMATION ON COLOUR SYSTEM 12

Colour System Set ........................... 12

PLAYBACK

13

Basic Playback................................ 13
Playback Features ........................... 14

RECORDING

17

Basic Recording .............................. 17
Recording Features ......................... 18
B.E.S.T. Picture System .................... 20

TIMER RECORDING

22

S

HOW

V

IEW

 Timer Programming ....... 22

Express Timer Programming ............ 24
Automatic Satellite
Programme Recording .................... 28

EDITING

29

Edit From A Camcorder ................... 29
Edit To Or From Another Video
Recorder ......................................... 30

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

32

Connection To A Satellite Tuner ...... 32
Connecting/Using A Decoder ......... 34

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

35

S

HOW

V

IEW

 Setup ............................. 35

Tuner Set ......................................... 36
Clock Set ........................................ 42
Video Channel Set .......................... 44

TROUBLESHOOTING

45

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

47

INDEX

48

SPECIFICATIONS

51

ENGLISH

This recorder illustration is of the HR-J468/268EU.

Summary of Contents for HR-J268EU

Page 1: ... 10 T V LINK 11 T V Link Functions 11 INFORMATION ON COLOUR SYSTEM 12 Colour System Set 12 PLAYBACK 13 Basic Playback 13 Playback Features 14 RECORDING 17 Basic Recording 17 Recording Features 18 B E S T Picture System 20 TIMER RECORDING 22 SHOWVIEW Timer Programming 22 Express Timer Programming 24 Automatic Satellite Programme Recording 28 EDITING 29 Edit From A Camcorder 29 Edit To Or From Anoth...

Page 2: ...Play mode cannot be played back on a single speed video recorder n Cassettes marked VHS or S VHS can be used with this video cassette recorder however only VHS signals can be played back and recorded n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment n SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Co...

Page 3: ...nel 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 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 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER ENTREE ANT IN ENTREE DECODEUR IN DECODER AV2 ENTREE SORTIE IN OUT...

Page 4: ...ring to the on screen display Press fi to move the highlight bar pointer to your country s name NOTE If you have selected BELGIUM 32 or SUISSE 41 go to step 3 If you have selected MAGYARORSZAG 36 CESKA REPUBLIKA 42 POLSKA 48 or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE EE press OK The Clock Set screen will appear Set the clock manually Z pg 42 43 then go to step 4 If you have selected any other country name code go to...

Page 5: ...recorder or remote control until the display panel shows either the display as illustrated in step 5 or If you are using the on screen display the AUTO SET screen will appear As Auto Set Up progresses the mark on the screen moves from left to right NOTES Auto channel set function takes place first it assigns automati cally all receivable stations in your area Auto clock set function sets the clock...

Page 6: ...ou press any button on the recorder or remote control while downloading is in progress it will be interrupted SET VIDEO CHANNEL 2 Set the Video Channel to off manually Z pg 44 T V LINK PLEASE WAIT MENU EXIT AUTO SET T V LINK 5 MENU EXIT NOTES In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC signal the recorder can perform neither auto clock set nor auto Guide Program number set If there is a power ...

Page 7: ...cord is selected Z pg 22 SHOWVIEW Timer Programming n Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor In these cases picture quality may be poor To delete those stations with an unacceptable picture Z Delete A Channel on page 39 n For RF connection users In certain reception conditions the Video Channel may not be set correctly and interference may app...

Page 8: ...o move the highlight bar pointer to AUTO CH SET then press OK or SELECT COUNTRY 4 Press fi to move the highlight bar pointer to your country s name then press OK or SELECT LANGUAGE 5 Press fi to move the highlight bar pointer to the language of your choice You do not have to press OK pressing OK enters Auto Set T V LINK screen RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 6 Press MENU Turn on the TV and select the VIDE...

Page 9: ... 5 Press MENU 1 Operation mode indicators 2 Tape speed SP LP EP EP is for NTSC playback only HR J468EU only 3 Tape direction 4 Counter display 5 Tape remaining time indicator Z pg 18 6 Tape position indicator Z pg 13 7 Current day month year 8 Clock display 9 Channel position number and station name Aux indicator L 1 or L 2 10 Timer warning display Z pg 23 25 11 Cassette loaded mark The superimpos...

Page 10: ...NUAL CH SET INITIAL SET 5 MENU EXIT NOTES During Power Save the display panel will be turned off The Just Clock function Z pg 42 does not work while the Power Save mode is engaged While the recorder is in the Power Save mode the picture may be distorted momentarily when you turn on off the recorder Power Save does not work when the recorder is in the Timer mode the recorder s power is turned off a...

Page 11: ...information from your TV for timer programming on the recorder For details refer to the instruction manual for your TV TV Auto Power On You can turn on the TV and set it to video mode automatically whenever you play a tape For details refer to the instruction manual for your TV VCR Auto Standby You can use your TV s remote control to turn off the recorder For details refer to the instruction manua...

Page 12: ...D control found on some TVs This cannot be corrected if the TV does not have a V HOLD control The counter and tape remaining time readings will be incorrect During search still or frame by frame playback the picture will be distorted and there may be a loss of colour Depending on the type of TV the top and bottom portions of superimposed displays may be cut off during NTSC playback You can play ba...

Page 13: ...er s front panel Then press STOP EJECT to remove the cassette Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full sized VHS cassette This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes However it will record and play back regular VHS signals only It is not possib...

Page 14: ...AME BY FRAME PLAYBACK 2 Press PAUSE OR Press or or To resume normal playback press PLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 High Speed Search ACTIVATE HIGH SPEED SEARCH 1 During playback or still picture press FF for forward high speed search or REW for reverse high speed search To resume normal playback press PLAY NOTE For short searches press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds during playback or stil...

Page 15: ...n screen and search begins in the corre sponding direction To access index codes 2 through 9 press or repeatedly until the correct index number is displayed Ex To locate the beginning of B from the current position press twice To locate the beginning of D from the current position press once When the specified index code is located playback begins automatically Current position Index number A B C ...

Page 16: ...r to PICTURE CONTROL by pressing fi then press OK or to select the desired mode AUTO Provides optimised picture benefits of B E S T Picture System Normally select AUTO EDIT Minimizes picture degradation during editing recording and playback SOFT Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes containing a lot of noise SHARP Clearer sharper edged picture when viewing images with lots of flat...

Page 17: ...ing STOP RECORDING 6 Press STOP on the remote control or STOP EJECT on the recorder Then press STOP EJECT to remove the cassette To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette remove its safety tab To record on it later cover the hole with adhesive tape Record safety tab Accidental erasure prevention SP LP RECORD With HR J468EU B E S T takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and ...

Page 18: ...Press DISPLAY or until a counter reading appears on the display panel RESET COUNTER 2 Press 0000 before starting recording or playback The counter is reset to 0 00 00 and shows the exact elapsed time as the tape runs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 STANDBY ON TIMER REC LINK TV PROG DISPLAY Tape Remaining Time DISPLAY REMAINING TIME 1 Press DISPLAY or until the time remaining on the tape appears The di...

Page 19: ...AGE ITR MODE 2 Press RECORD again blinks and 0 30 appears on the front display panel SET RECORDING DURATION 3 If you want to record for more than 30 minutes press RECORD to extend the time Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes NOTE You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the recorder s front panel STANDBY ON TIMER REC LINK TV PROG DISPLAY STANDBY ON TIMER REC LINK TV PROG DIS...

Page 20: ...RECORDER 1 Press ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN 3 Press fi to move the highlight bar pointer to MODE SET then press OK or SELECT B E S T MODE 4 Press fi to move the highlight bar pointer to B E S T then press OK or to set to ON or OFF AUTO SP LP TIMER appears only with the HR J468EU RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU PLAY RECORD OK MENU PAUSE MAIN MENU MODE SET AUTO ...

Page 21: ... 1 Press PLAY The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use B E S T is active during Auto Tracking BEST appears blinking on the recorder s display panel NOTES When watching a tape recorded with B E S T set to ON it is recommended that you leave B E S T on during playback as well When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another video recorder or whe...

Page 22: ...ide Program number for that SHOWVIEW number correctly If the number you entered is invalid ERROR appears on the screen and Err appears on the display panel Press and input a valid SHOWVIEW number If the GUIDE PROG SET screen appears see ATTENTION Regarding Guide Program Number Set on page 23 SP SHOWVIEW Timer Programming Before performing SHOWVIEW Timer Programming Make sure that the recorder s bu...

Page 23: ...tra programme you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes Z pg 26 It is not possible to timer record a TV programme with a SHOWVIEW number which starts with 0 ATTENTION Regarding Guide Program Number Set GUIDE PROG SET appears after performing step 3 if the Guide Program number for the SHOWVIEW number you entered has not been set Press the NUMBER keys or fi to input the channel position numbe...

Page 24: ...l looks like this ENTER PROGRAMME STOP TIME 4 Press STOP to enter the time you want recording to stop Press and hold STOP to move in 30 minute increments or press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time ENTER PROGRAMME DATE 5 Press DATE The current date appears on screen The date you enter appears in its place SP SP Before performing Express Timer Programming Make sure that the recorder ...

Page 25: ...s PDC Programme Delivery Control and VPS Video Programme System are service designed to assure safe accurate timer recording With this system special code signals are transmitted together with the audio video signals These code signals control your video recorder and have precedence over the advertised times you may have preset into the timer This means that your recorder will start and stop recor...

Page 26: ...te button START STOP DATE TV PROG VPS PDC SP LP HR J468EU only RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN DISPLAY 5 Press as many times as necessary If there are still some programmes remaining go on to step 6 RETURN TO TIMER MODE 6 Press TIMER NOTE You can also check the programmes on the display panel even if the recorder s power is off unless the recorder is in the Power Save mode Z pg 10 or the recorder is in th...

Page 27: ... to ensure that the recording fits on the tape this feature may leave a slight non recorded section at the end of the tape There may be some noise and sound disturbance at the point on the tape where the recorder switches from SP to LP mode The Auto SP LP Timer feature is not available during ITR Instant Timer Recording and the feature will not work properly with any tapes longer than E 180 or wit...

Page 28: ...g 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 th...

Page 29: ... 0 and or TV PROG to select depending on the connector being used L 1 for the AV1 IN OUT connector or L 2 for the AV2 IN DECODER connector When using the AV2 IN DECODER connector make sure AV2 SELECT is set to AV2 Z pg 31 SET EDIT MODE 3 See Picture Control on page 16 START CAMCORDER 4 Engage its Play mode START RECORDER 5 Engage its Record mode NOTES All necessary cables can be obtained from your...

Page 30: ... recorder press NUMBER key 0 and or TV PROG to select depending on the connector being used L 1 for the AV1 IN OUT connector or L 2 for the AV2 IN DECODER connector When using the AV2 IN DECODER connector make sure AV2 SELECT is set to AV2 Z pg 31 SET EDIT MODE 3 See Picture Control on page 16 START SOURCE PLAYER 4 Engage its Play mode START RECORDING DECK 5 Engage its Record mode NOTES All necess...

Page 31: ...ellite tuner con nected to the AV2 IN DECODER connector b DECODER To use a decoder connected to the AV2 IN DECODER connector c SAT To view a satellite programme with the TV set while the recorder is in Timer mode in Stop mode recording or turned off Z pg 32 5 Press MENU to return to normal screen If you have a decoder connected to the AV2 IN DECODER connector be sure to set AV2 SELECT back to DECO...

Page 32: ...tuner select L 2 mode by pressing NUMBER keys and or TV PROG so that L 2 appears on the display panel For details refer to the instruction manual for the satellite tuner Mains outlet TV Aerial cable Aerial connector Satellite Tuner Unit Satellite Cable Outdoor Unit Aerial Back of TV 21 pin AV input connector SCART RF OUT ANT IN Back of Recorder SYSTEM CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT When you set AV2 SELECT ...

Page 33: ... tuner and TV Mains outlet TV Aerial cable Aerial connector Satellite Tuner Unit Satellite Cable Outdoor Unit Aerial Back of TV 21 pin AV input connector SCART RF OUT ANT IN Back of Recorder Decoder NOTES Set AV2 SELECT to AV2 Z pg 31 To view a programme via the satellite tuner select L 2 mode by pressing NUMBER keys and or TV PROG so that L 2 appears on the display panel To receive a scrambled br...

Page 34: ...AV2 IN DECODER connector to the decoder s Euroconnector using a 21 pin SCART cable SET TUNER 3 Perform the procedure as described in When Receiving A Scrambled Broadcast on page 39 Connecting Using A Decoder ENTREE ANT IN ENTREE DECODEUR IN DECODER AV2 ENTREE SORTIE IN OUT SORTIE RF OUT ANTENNE AV1 SORTIE OUT R L AUDIO ENTREE ANT IN ENTREE DECODEUR IN DECODER AV2 ENTREE SORTIE IN OUT SORTIE RF OUT...

Page 35: ...ESS INITIAL SET SCREEN 2 Press fi to move the highlight bar pointer to INITIAL SET then press OK or ACCESS GUIDE PROG SET SCREEN 3 Press fi to move the highlight bar pointer to GUIDE PROG SET then press OK or ENTER GUIDE PROG NUMBER 4 Press fi or NUMBER keys to enter the Guide Program number for the desired station as shown in the TV listings Then press OK or Ex When inputting the Guide Program nu...

Page 36: ... record TV programmes Auto Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area to call them up by using the TV PROG buttons without going through any vacant channel TURN ON THE RECORDER 1 Press ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU ACCESS AUTO CH SET SCREEN 3 Press fi to move the highlight bar pointer to AUTO CH SET then press OK or SELECT COUNTRY 4 Press fi to move the highlight...

Page 37: ... names may not be stored correctly For information on scrambled broadcasts refer to page 39 IMPORTANT In certain reception conditions station names may not be stored correctly and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly when you timer record a TV programme using SHOWVIEW the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station Whe...

Page 38: ...he default setting When AV2 SELECT is set to AV2 the DECODER setting cannot be changed Z pg 31 ENTER NEW CHANNEL INFORMATION 6 Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears Repeat steps 3 through 6 as necessary CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN 7 Press MENU To change positions see Change Station Channel Position Z pg 39 If you wish to set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder Z Set ...

Page 39: ... setting begins blinking and set it to ON by pressing fi RETURN TO CONFIRMATION SCREEN 5 Press OK Repeat steps 3 through 5 as necessary CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN 6 Press MENU When Receiving A Scrambled Broadcast PR CH ID PR CH ID 01 25 ARD 08 C26 E SP 02 C08 SKY1 09 55 WEST 03 10 ZDF 10 C24 SAT1 04 C65 RAI1 11 C23 OSF 05 C31 BBC1 12 C25 ESPN 06 C32 BBC2 13 07 C33 3SAT 14 5 MOVE MANUAL CH SET MENU ...

Page 40: ...reen and then perform step 1 and 2 of Set Stations A on the left before continuing Set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder PR CH ID FINE DECODER 06 CH45 ARD OFF 5 A Z 0 9 CURSOR OK MENU EXIT Perform steps 1 and 2 of Storing Channels Manually on page 38 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE TUNE 1 Press fi until the channel you want to ...

Page 41: ...N ORF1 ORF1 ID STATION NAME ORF2 ORF2 ORF3 ORF3 OWL3 OWL3 PREM PREMIERE PRO7 PRO7 RAI1 RAI1 RAI2 RAI2 RAI3 RAI3 RET4 RETE4 21 TELE21 RTBF RTBF1 or 2 RTL RTL RTL2 RTL2 RTL4 RTL4 RTL5 RTL5 RTP RTP S4 SCHWEIZ4 SAT1 SAT1 SBS SBS SHOW SHOW SIC SOCIEDADE SKY SKY CHANNEL SKYN SKY NEWS SPRT SPORT SRTL SUPER RTL STAR STAR TV SVT1 SVT1 SVT2 SVT2 SWR SUEDWEST3 TCC TCC TELE TELE TEL5 TELE5 TF1 TF1 TM3 TM3 TMC...

Page 42: ...appears NOTE When you have selected MAGYARORSZAG 36 CESKA REPUBLIKA 42 POLSKA 48 or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE EE for the country setting Z pg 4 8 you cannot use Just Clock function Skip steps 6 and 7 on page 43 SET DATE AND TIME 5 Press fi to set the time then press OK or The date display begins blinking Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year When you set the time press and hold fi to chang...

Page 43: ...usted at the start end of Summer Time Just Clock may not function properly depending on the reception condition SET JUST CLOCK 6 The default setting is OFF Set as desired by pressing fi then press OK or For the Just clock function Z Just Clock on page 42 If you set to OFF you can disregard the next step as you won t be able to receive regular clock adjustments SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE CHANNEL POSITIO...

Page 44: ...ea With AV Connection To view picture signals from the video recorder set your TV to its AV mode With RF Connection The channel on which the screen in step 3 appears clearly is your video channel To view picture signals from the video recorder set your TV to the Video Channel Then set your TV to UHF channel 50 If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen as shown to the right go to ...

Page 45: ...tly set If you re using the AV connection the TV receiver is not set to the AV mode This is normal The automatic tracking mode is engaged The video heads may be dirty CORRECTIVE ACTION If you are using the RF OUT connec tion set the TV receiver to the VIDEO channel Z pg 5 perform Video Channel Set Z pg 44 If you are using the AV connection set the TV to its AV mode Try manual tracking Z pg 15 Cons...

Page 46: ...ed but there s no cassette loaded The loaded cassette has had its Record Safety tab removed has been pressed when there are no programs in memory or the timer record information has been programmed incorrectly The end of the tape was reached during timer recording The recorder s channel positions have been set incorrectly CORRECTIVE ACTION Position the camcorder so its microphone is away from the ...

Page 47: ... pause is overlapped by the beginning of the continuation of recording Why does this happen A This is normal It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points Q Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the Record Pause mode A No The video recorder goes to its Stop mode auto matically after 5 minutes to protect the heads Q What happens if the tape runs out during recording A The video recor...

Page 48: ... Button Z pg 13 14 5 PLAY Button Z pg 13 6 Fast Forward FF Button Z pg 13 14 7 TIMER Button Z pg 23 25 8 REC LINK Button Z pg 28 9 REC LINK Indicator Z pg 28 0 Display Panel Z pg 49 Infrared Beam Receiving Window TV PROG Buttons Z pg 17 RECORD Button Z pg 17 STOP EJECT Button Z pg 13 PAUSE Button Z pg 14 STANDBY ON TIMER REC LINK TV PROG DISPLAY 1 2 3 8 7 4 5 6 9 0 FRONT VIEW J311EU ...

Page 49: ...Display Z pg 20 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators 3 Tape Speed Indicators Z pg 17 EP is only for NTSC playback HR J468EU only 4 Programme Time Indicators Z pg 24 5 Timer Indicator Z pg 23 25 6 Tape Remaining Time Indicator Z pg 18 7 Channel Clock Display Z pg 7 8 Instant REVIEW Indicator Z pg 15 9 VPS PDC Indicator Z pg 23 25 0 VCR Indicator Z pg 18 Cassette Loaded Mark Counter Remain Display Mode Displa...

Page 50: ...Pause Button Z pg 14 p OK Button Z pg 5 Q Button Z pg 14 15 TV Button Z Operating JVC TVs below TV PROG TV PROG T V TV TV 0000 START DEBUT STOP FIN DATE MENU OK TV PROG TV VCR DAILY QTDN VPS PDC AUX WEEKLY HEBDO PROG 30 SEC AUDIO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 EXPRESS y u t p 2 7 6 5 1 8 3 9 4 0 w q e r o i Q This remote control transmits A code signals only it is not applicable to B code signals Ope...

Page 51: ...lds Recording system DA4 Double Azimuth head helical scan system HR J468EU Rotary two head herical scan system HR J311 268EU Signal to noise ratio 45 dB Horizontal resolution 250 lines Frequency range 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz Input Output 21 pin scart connectors IN OUT x 1 IN DECODER x 1 TUNER TIMER TV channel storage capacity 99 positions AUX position Tuning system Frequency synthesized tuner Channel c...

Page 52: ...ountry Code 3 Press OK twice remote Do NOT press any button on the video recorder or remote control until the display panel shows as follows If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via RF connection press OK to finish the Auto Set Up To view picture signals from the video recorder set your TV to the Video Channel If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via AV connection pre...

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