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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Power requirement

: AC 220 – 240 V

, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

Power on

: 24 W

Power off

: 5.5 W

Power save
(HR-J658E and
HR-J700E only)

: 3 W

Temperature
Operating

: 5°C to 40°C

Storage

: –20°C to 60°C

Operating position

: Horizontal only

Dimensions (WxHxD)

: 400 x 94 x 340 mm

Weight

: 3.8 kg

Format

: VHS PAL standard

Maximum recording time

(SP)

: 240 min. with E-240 video

cassette

(LP)

: 480 min. with E-240 video

cassette

VIDEO/AUDIO

Signal system

: PAL-type colour signal and

CCIR monochrome
signal,625 lines
50 fields

Recording system

: DA4 (Double Azimuth) head

helical scan system

Signal-to-noise ratio

: 45 dB

Horizontal resolution

: 250 lines

Frequency range

: 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz

(Normal audio)
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
(Hi-Fi audio)

Input/Output

: 21-pin scart connectors :

IN/OUT x 1, IN/DECODER x 1
RCA connector:
AUDIO OUT x 1

TUNER/TIMER

TV channel storage
capacity

: 99 positions

(+AUX position)

Tuning system

: Frequency synthesized tuner

Channel coverage

: VHF 47 – 89/104 – 300/

302 – 470MHz

UHF 470 – 862MHz

Aerial output

: UHF channels 22 – 69

(Adjustable)

Memory backup time

: Approx. 10 min.

ACCESSORIES

Provided accessories

: RF cable,

Infrared remote control unit,
"R6" battery x 2

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise
specified.
E.& O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without
notice.

Summary of Contents for HR-J658E

Page 1: ... 9 INFORMATION ON COLOUR SYSTEM 10 Colour System Set 10 PLAYBACK 11 Basic Playback 11 Playback Features 12 RECORDING 15 Basic Recording 15 Recording Features 16 B E S T Picture System 18 TIMER RECORDING 20 SHOWVIEW Timer Programming 20 Express Timer Programming 22 Automatic Satellite Programme Recording 26 SPECIAL FEATURES 27 Remote Control Functions 27 EDITING 30 Edit To Or From Another Video Rec...

Page 2: ...eo tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP Long 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...

Page 3: ...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 21 pin SCART Cable 21 pin SCART connector Back of TV Mains Power Cord Ae...

Page 4: ...M or 41 SUISSE go to step 4 If you have selected 32 BELGIUM or 41 SUISSE go to step 3 If you are referring to the on screen display Press fi to move the highlight bar pointer to your country s name If you have selected a country other than BELGIUM or SUISSE go to step 4 If you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE go to step 3 ATTENTION Once you have performed Auto Set Up even if the recorder s memory b...

Page 5: ...age 6 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 automatically all receivable stations in your area Auto clock set function sets the clock automatically by reading the clock setting data from a station transmitting a PDC signal while aut...

Page 6: ...ion on which your recorder receives the broadcasting station you wish to record is selected Z pg 20 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 41 n For RF connection users In certain reception con...

Page 7: ...he 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 starts Auto Channel Set RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 6 Press MENU Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel or AV ...

Page 8: ... Operation mode indicators 2 Tape speed SP LP EP EP is for NTSC playback only 3 Tape direction 4 Counter display 5 Tape remaining time indicator Z pg 16 6 Audio mode display Z pg 14 7 Tape position indicator Z pg 11 8 Type of Broadcast Z pg 17 9 Current day month year 10 Clock display 11 Channel position number and station name Aux indicator L 1 or L 2 12 Timer warning display Z pg 21 23 13 Casset...

Page 9: ...SET MANUAL CH SET INITIAL SET 5 MENU EXIT MODE SET AUTO TIMER OFF O S D ON B E S T ON AUTO SP LP TIMER OFF POWER SAVE ON AV2 SELECT AV2 COLOUR SYSTEM PAL NTSC 5 MENU EXIT NOTES During Power Save the display panel will be turned off The Just Clock function Z pg 46 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...

Page 10: ...n This can be corrected using the V HOLD 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 o...

Page 11: ...PLAYBACK 4 Press STOP on the remote or STOP EJECT on the recorder 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...

Page 12: ...If there is vertical jitter use the TV PROG buttons to correct the picture ACTIVATE FRAME 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 ...

Page 13: ...ccess a programme as far as 9 index codes away from the current tape position NOTES Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the Timer mode The number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on the front display panel after Auto Satellite Prog recording Z pg 26 Index Search Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording This function gives you ...

Page 14: ...g three soundtracks HI FI L HI FI R and NORM and will play back the one you select During Playback Pressing AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows TRACK On Screen Display USE HI FI For Hi Fi stereo tapes L R HI FI For main audio of Bilingual tapes L HI FI For sub audio of Bilingual tapes R NORM For audio dubbed tapes HI FI For audio dubbed tapes NORM NOTES ...

Page 15: ...nd press PLAY on the remote control or press RECORD on the recorder PAUSE RESUME RECORDING 5 Press PAUSE Press PLAY to resume recording 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...

Page 16: ...s 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 Tape Remaining Time DISPLAY REMAINING TIME 1 Press DISPLAY or until the time remaining on the tape appears The display panel shows the tape remaining time with displayed By pressing the button you can change the display to show the counter reading channel position clock time or tape remaining time channel position is not displayed during playback NOTE Depending on the typ...

Page 17: ...o listen to a bilingual programme press AUDIO until HIFI L or HIFI R appears on the screen as required To listen to the Standard regular monaural audio while receiving a NICAM broadcast press AUDIO until NORM appears on the screen HR J658EH only NOTE O S D must be set to ON or the on screen displays will not appear Z pg 8 Type of Broadcast On screen Display Being Received A2 Stereo ST A2 Bilingual...

Page 18: ... R E C O R D TURN ON THE 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 POWER SAVE appears only with the HR J658E and HR J700E RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU PAUSE PLAY RECORD O...

Page 19: ... 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 when using this recorder as the player for editing set B E S T to your preference by pe...

Page 20: ...de 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 21 SP SHOWVIEW Timer Programming Before performing SHOWVIEW Timer Programming Make sure that the recorder s bui...

Page 21: ...d the extra programme you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes Z pg 24 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 positi...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...ogramme 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 recording whe...

Page 24: ...propriate button START STOP DATE TV PROG VPS PDC SP LP 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 9 or the recorder is in the Timer m...

Page 25: ...ure 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 with some tapes of shorter lengths If you perform timer rec...

Page 26: ...le 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 button s light 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 re...

Page 27: ...wer cord from the mains outlet SET REMOTE CONTROL CODE 2 While holding down VCR on the remote control press the NUMBER key 2 and then press STOP RE SUPPLY POWER 3 Plug the mains power cord back into the mains outlet TURN THE RECORDER ON 4 Press on the remote control The recorder will now only respond to B code signals NOTES Some TV sets may malfunction in response to the B code If this happens swi...

Page 28: ...button TV PROG TV VCR TV Volume Muting NUMBER keys For some brands of TV you must press OK after having pressed the NUMBER keys IMPORTANT Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC televisions as well as many other models it may not work with your TV or in some instances may have limited function capability TV BRAND NAME CODE JVC 01 02 03 04 BRANDT 05 NORDMENDE 05 SABA 05 TEL...

Page 29: ...ess the corresponding button TV PROG NUMBER keys For VIDEOWAY or some brands of satellite tuner you must press after having pressed the NUMBER keys The NUMBER buttons may not function with some satellite tuners IMPORTANT Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC satellite tuners as well as many other models it may not work with your satellite tuner or in some instances may h...

Page 30: ...AV1 IN OUT connector to the source player SET RECORDING DECK S INPUT MODE 2 Set to AUX With this video 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 START SOURCE PLAYER 3 Engage its Play mode START R...

Page 31: ...satellite programme through a satellite tuner connected to the AV2 IN DECODER connector b DECODER To use a decoder connected to the AV2 IN DECODER connector 5 Press MENU to return to normal screen If you have a decoder be sure to set AV2 SELECT back to DECODER after editing If you re not using a decoder leave AV2 SELECT set to AV2 The default setting is AV2 if the recorder s memory backup has expi...

Page 32: ...T connector via the cable adapter SET RECORDER S INPUT MODE 2 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 START CAMCORDER 3 Engage its Play mode START RECORDER 4 Engage its Record mode Camcorder Player AUDI...

Page 33: ...ecting A Satellite Tuner if you don t have a decoder connect the satellite tuner directly to the video recorder s AV2 IN DECODER connector if you have a decoder first connect the decoder to the decoder input of the satellite tuner then connect the satellite tuner s output to the recorder s AV2 IN DECODER connector Refer to the instruction book for the satellite tuner and decoder set AV2 SELECT to ...

Page 34: ... connector on the rear panel of your recorder allows simple connection to a satellite tuner NOTE For details check your satellite tuner s instruction manual Mains outlet TV Aerial cable Satellite Tuner Unit Satellite Cable Outdoor Unit Aerial RF OUT ANT IN Back of Recorder SYSTEM CONNECTIONS cont ...

Page 35: ...EN 35 R L AUDIO ANT IN RF OUT OUT EXT 2 EXT 1 Aerial connector Back of TV 21 pin AV input connectors SCART ...

Page 36: ...ectors to a stereo amplifier make sure you connect L and R correctly If stereo or bilingual TV broadcasts are receivable in your area this recorder can record them independently of the TV set and play them back through the connected stereo system When listening to sound through the connected stereo system turn the TV s volume down completely CAUTIONS This recorder has a dynamic range of more than ...

Page 37: ...cal white bars do not appear clearly re set the video recorder to another vacant channel and try again Ex If channel 50 is available in your area 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 2 appears clearly is your video channel To view picture signals from the video recorder set your TV t...

Page 38: ...ogrammes 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 COUNTRY 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 bar pointer ...

Page 39: ...For information on scrambled broadcasts refer to page 41 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 When programming the timer using SHOWV...

Page 40: ...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 41 If you wish to set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder Z Set Stations B on page 42 The blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the se...

Page 41: ... be sure to perform Guide Program Number Set Z pg 45 in order to get proper results from SHOWVIEW timer recording Perform steps 1 and 2 of Storing Channels Manually on page 40 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing SELECT DECODER MODE 1 Set AV2 SELECT to DECODER Z pg 31 ACCESS CONFIRMATION SCREEN 2 Perform steps 1 and 2 of Storing Channel Manually on page 40 SELECT POSITION 3 Press fi...

Page 42: ...LECT ITEM 1 Press fi until the item you want begins blinking ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN 2 Press OK twice SELECT NEW STATION 3 Press until the station name ID begins blinking then press fi until the new station s name ID you want to store begins blinking Registered station names Z pg 43 appear as you press fi SWITCH STATIONS 4 Press OK The Confirmation screen appears Repeat steps 1 through 4 ...

Page 43: ...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 SW3 SUEDWEST3 TCC TCC TELE TELE TEL5 TELE5 TF1 TF1 TM3 TM3 TMC...

Page 44: ...ing ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN 2 Press OK twice The Manual Channel Set screen appears PERFORM TUNING 3 Press until begins blinking then press fi until the picture is its clearest Then press OK The Confirmation screen appears Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN 4 Press MENU Fine Tuning Channels Already Stored SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS cont 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 OK ...

Page 45: ...ve 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 number 2 for ZDF ENTER RECEIVING CHANNEL ...

Page 46: ...S CLOCK SET SCREEN 4 Move the highlight bar pointer to CLOCK SET by pressing fi then press OK or The Clock Set screen appears 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 change the time by 30 minutes When you set the date press and hold fi to change the d...

Page 47: ...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 46 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 48: ...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 Automatic tracking is engaged 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 37 If you are using the AV connection set the TV to its AV mode Try manual tracki...

Page 49: ... 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 TV Turn the TV s volume down If you need the skipped channels restore th...

Page 50: ... 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 51: ...ton Z pg 15 4 Cassette Loading Slot 5 Instant REVIEW Button Z pg 13 6 PLAY Button Z pg 11 7 PUSH JOG Button Z pg 12 13 8 TV PROG Buttons Z pg 15 9 REC LINK Button Z pg 26 0 COUNTER RESET Button Z pg 16 Display Panel Z pg 52 Infrared Beam Receiving Window RECORD Button Z pg 15 PAUSE Button Z pg 12 Rewind REW Button Z pg 11 12 Fast Forward FF Button Z pg 11 12 DISPLAY Button Z pg 16 STOP EJECT Butto...

Page 52: ...em Display Z pg 18 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators 3 Tape Speed Indicators Z pg 15 EP is only for NTSC playback 4 Programme Time Indicators Z pg 22 5 Timer Indicator Z pg 21 23 6 Tape Remaining Time Indicator Z pg 16 7 Channel Clock Display Z pg 6 8 Instant REVIEW Indicator Z pg 13 9 VPS PDC Indicator Z pg 21 23 0 VCR Indicator Z pg 16 Cassette Loaded Mark Counter Remain Display Mode Display L 1 or L 2...

Page 53: ...TV PROG T V 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 VCR TV SAT i o u W 1 3 8 7 6 2 9 4 0 5 r e w q t y Q p E How To Use The remote control can operate most of your video recorder s functions as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite tuners of JVC and other brands Z pg 28 29 Point th...

Page 54: ...A4 Double Azimuth head helical scan system Signal to noise ratio 45 dB Horizontal resolution 250 lines Frequency range 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz Normal audio 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz Hi Fi audio Input Output 21 pin scart connectors IN OUT x 1 IN DECODER x 1 RCA connector AUDIO OUT x 1 TUNER TIMER TV channel storage capacity 99 positions AUX position Tuning system Frequency synthesized tuner Channel coverage VH...

Page 55: ...EN 55 MEMO ...

Page 56: ... 31 SVERIGE 46 GREECE 30 DANMARK 45 OTHERS ÖSTERREICH 43 Language Code ENGLISH 01 NEDERLANDS 06 DEUTSCH 02 SVENSKA 07 FRANCAIS 03 NORSK 08 ITALIANO 04 SUOMI 09 CASTELLANO 05 DANSK 10 Language Code Ex FRANCAIS is selected for BELGIUM International Telephone Country Code 3 Press OK remote Do NOT press any button on the video recorder or remote control until the display panel shows as follows If you ...

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