SEE AUTO SET UP ON REAR SIDE ENGLISH CONTENTS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SAFETY FIRST 2 Safety Precautions ...................... 2 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 3 HR-E249E Basic Connections ...................... 3 INITIAL SETTINGS 4 Auto Set Up ............................... 4 Language ................................... 7 Video Channel Set ...................... 8 SHOWVIEW Setup ....................... 10 PLAYBACK 12 Basic Playback ......................... 12 Playback Features ...............
EN 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 n 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. n Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel.
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections 1 2 21-pin SCART connector TV Aerial Cable 3 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. Aerial terminal Back of TV EN 3 RF Cable (provided) 21-pin SCART Cable CHECK CONTENTS Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” (Z pg. 49).
EN INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set 5/8 6 q 1 ¡ When the button on the recorder/remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder after you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet, the Country Set display will appear on the TV screen and the recorder's front display panel. By simply selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Guide Program numbers automatically.
EN 3 5 SELECT LANGUAGE Press OK. the Language Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the screen. If you are referring to the front display panel Press PUSH JOG%fi to select your language code referring to the chart in the left column. (Ex.) DEUTSCH is selected for SUISSE International telephone Language code country code OK 3 1 If you are referring to the on-screen display Press PUSH JOG%fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the language of your choice.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) If both auto channel set and auto clock set have been performed successfully: 1 Perform "Video Channel Set" on page 8. 2 Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder's memory by using the TV PROG. button(s). ● If station names (ID — Z pg.
EN This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 10 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically (Z pg. 6), you can change the language setting manually using this procedure as required. Language ● Be sure to set your Video Channel before performing Language setting (Z pg. 8). ● Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 1 2 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3 TURN ON THE RECORDER Press . ACCESS MAIN MENU Press MENU twice.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Video Channel Set Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the video recorder through the RF cable. If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via the provided RF cable only (RF connection) – Go to "With RF Connection" below. If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both the provided RF cable and a 21-pin SCART cable (AV connection) – Go to "With AV Connection" on next page.
EN 9 IMPORTANT: Before performing the following steps, make sure the recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder. With AV Connection 5/8 6 1 ¡ STOP TV PROG. q 2 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE Hold down STOP on the recorder until the display panel shows the following. SET VIDEO CHANNEL Press TV PROG. – until the display panel shows "– OUT– –". ● Now the video channel is set to off. 4 TV PROG.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) With SHOW VIEW , timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognise. SHOWVIEW Setup NOTE: “Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) Number” refers to the assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for SHOW VIEW timer recording. Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
EN 4 5 4 ENTER SHOWVIEW NUMBER Press OK, and a cursor GUIDE PROG SET appears above “GUIDE 1 2 3 4 5 PROG”. Then, using the NUMBER keys, input the GUIDE PROG TV PROG SHOW VIEW number (found 1 1 in most TV listings) of a program scheduled to be broadcast on each station [0-9] = [MENU] : EXIT on the list from step 1, starting at the top. If you When entering a SHOWVIEW enter the wrong number, number for ZDF press CANCEL to backspace and input the correct number.
EN PLAYBACK The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV just like a TV programme. Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 1 LOAD A CASSETTE Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is point toward the recorder. Don’t apply too much pressure when inserting.
EN Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder’s controls or the remote control. Playback Features NOTE: Still la Slow motio n v e rs e Re low s e rs y ard Forw rch search Reverse ¡ PA U SE JOG 1 sea 5/8 6 Pl a y Re p ve PLAY SHUTTLE Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the following procedures. q TV PROG. 13 0 Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback 4 TV PROG. 1 AY PAUSE PL 2 3 1 PUSH JOG PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE.
EN SHUTTLE PLAY 3R PICTURE PLAYBACK (cont.) ST O P 5/8 6 q 1 ¡ 1 RE ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to the left for reverse high-speed search. Releasing SHUTTLE resumes still picture playback. ● For forward high-speed search, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right and release it within 1 second.
EN 15 3R Picture Repeat Playback 3R(= Resolution and Response Recovery technology) maximises sense of resolution and sharpens image edges to make playback picture look better focused. Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 20 times repeatedly. 1 ACTIVATE 3R PICTURE Press 3R PICTURE. The 3R PICTURE indicator will light. ● To turn off 3R Picture, press 3R PICTURE again so that the light goes off. ● Normally it is recommendable to keep 3R Picture ON (with the button lit).
EN PLAYBACK (cont.) SHUTTLE Index Search Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction. £ 2 NOTE: 5/8 6 1 Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. ¡ CO REVIEW Press PUSH JOG or (™ or £). “™ 1” or “£ 1” is displayed on screen and search begins in the corresponding direction. 5 7 8 9 fi 4 EM 3 M CO 2 C. 6 0 C.
EN 17 Scene Finder Remote A/B Code Switching This function helps you check contents of unlabeled recorded tapes at the touch of a single button. The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote control’s A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals. The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your video recorder is initially set to respond to A code signals.
EN RECORDING TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. You can “capture” a TV programme using your video recorder. Basic Recording PLAY TV PROG. Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). U PA SE 5/8 6 ¡ CO RE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3 4 5 2 NUMBER 2 STOP/EJECT 1 RD TV PROG. q 1 LOAD A CASSETTE Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
EN You can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF. Messages appear in the selected language (Z pg. 6 or 7). On-Screen Displays 1 Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 2 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3 4 4 Press . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU twice. ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by pressing PUSH JOG %fi, then press OK.
EN RECORDING (cont.) B.E.S.T. Picture System The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible recording and playback pictures. The default setting for both recording and playback is “ON”. Recording Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
EN 21 PLAY NOTES: SE U PA 5/8 6 q 1 ¡ RD ATTENTION: RE CO Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after RECORD and PLAY on the remote are pressed, or RECORD on the recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the desired scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the following steps: 1) Press and hold PAUSE and RECORD to engage the RECORD PAUSE mode.
EN RECORDING (cont.) Record One Programme While Watching Another Recording Features TV PROG. If your recorder is connected to the TV via AV connection, . . . . . . press TV/VCR. The recorder's VCR indicator and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear. 1 5/8 6 1 ¡ CO U N TE R DISPLAY RE SE T q SELECT CHANNEL TO WATCH Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to view.
EN 23 Instant Timer Recording (ITR) This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off after recording is finished. 5/8 6 RE CO RD q 1 ¡ 1 2 3 START RECORDING Press RECORD on the recorder. ENGAGE ITR MODE Press RECORD again. " " blinks and 0:30 appears on the front display panel. SET RECORDING DURATION If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press RECORD to extend the time.
EN TIMER RECORDING(cont.) During SHOW VIEW and regular timer programming, the IllumiGuide feature tells you which button on the remote control must be pressed next by lighting it up. To use this feature, with the TV/SAT./VCR switch set to "VCR", press ILLUMI GUIDE before performing step 1. (PROG., REW, PLAY, FF light up at this time.) SHOWVIEW Timer Recording If you aren't going to use the Illumi-Guide feature, go directly to step 1.
EN 3 NOTE: ACCESS SHOWVIEW PROGRAM SCREEN Press OK, and the SHOW VIEW Program screen appears (if you’re just starting out, “P1” appears). – P1 – SHOWVIEW 123456789 START STOP 21:00 = 22:00 ON The display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing PROG. CHECK changes the display to the programme stop time, then the date and channel position. DATE 25.12 25 TV PROG 1 ARD : OK To Delay The Stop Time . . . . . . press ADD TIME (NUMBER Key "5") after pressing OK in step 3.
EN TIMER RECORDING(cont.) Regular Timer Programming If you don’t know the S HOWVIEW number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder to timer-record the programme. Or you can use the Illumi-Guide feature, where the remote control tells you which button to press next by lighting it up. To use the Illumi-Guide feature, with the TV/SAT./VCR switch set to "VCR", press ILLUMI GUIDE before performing step 1. (PROG., REW, PLAY, FF light up at this time.
TIMER EN 5 5/8 6 q 1 ¡ 6 27 ENTER PROGRAMME DATE Press DATE +/–. (The current date appears on screen. The date you enter appears in its place.) ● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, the following buttons remain lit: START +/–, STOP +/–, DATE +/–, TV PROG. +/– and MENU. ENTER CHANNEL POSITION Press TV PROG. +/–. – P1 – START 21:00 = STOP 22:00 ON DATE 25.
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Auto Timer When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the recorder is powered back on. 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 CANCEL TIMER 4 TV PROG. START+/– D 2 AT /– E+ STOP+/– Press MENU twice. ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Press PUSH JOG %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK. ECK .
EN 29 PDC/VPS Recording DISPLAY 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CANCEL 3 1 NOTES: 4 START+ Now available from some TV stations, 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 advertised times you preset in the timer.
EN EDITING You can use your video recorder as the source player or the recording deck. Edit To Or From Another 1 Video Recorder . 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NUMBER "0" 2 Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on page 31. When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source Player . . . . . . connect its AV1 IN/OUT connector to the recording deck. When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording Deck . . . . . .
EN TV Receiver VIDEO CHANNEL or AV mode Player Your recorder 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) Recorder Your recorder 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) RF Cable (provided) Another recorder Recorder Another recorder Player RF Cable (provided) 31 TV Receiver VIDEO CHANNEL or AV mode
EN EDITING (cont.) Edit From A Camcorder 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NUMBER "0" 4 TV PROG. You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder. MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors. ● When using a Hi-Fi camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT L connector to the AUDIO input connector on your recorder. SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE 2 3 Press NUMBER key “0” and/or TV PROG.
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS EN Connecting/ Using A Decoder TV Receiver RF Cable (provided) TV Aerial Cable AV1 IN/OUT 33 The AV2 IN/DECODER connector can be used as an input terminal for an external decoder (descrambler). Simply connect a decoder and you can enjoy the variety of programming that is available through scrambled channels. 1 2 3 SELECT INPUT MODE Set "AV2 SELECT" to "DECODER". (Z pg.
EN SPECIAL FEATURES Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be controlled by setting the appropriate switch on the remote control. Before you start . . . ● Turn on the TV using its remote control. ● Set the remote control’s TV/SAT./VCR switch to TV. TV MultiBrand Remote Control 1 DISPLAY 2 NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 4 TV PROG. TV/SAT./VCR CR /V 3 1 Refer to the chart below.
EN Satellite Tuner MultiBrand Remote Control Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your satellite tuner set. In addition to JVC satellite tuners, other manufacturer’s satellite tuners can also be controlled by setting the appropriate switch on the remote control. Before you start . . . ● Turn on the satellite tuner using its remote control. ● Set the remote control’s TV/SAT./VCR switch to SAT. 1 NUMBER 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 TV PROG. TV/SAT.
EN TUNER SET Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function (Z pg. 4) or if you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area. Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in channel positions in order to record TV programmes.
EN 5 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3 MENU 1 PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET Press PUSH JOG%fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the language of your choice , then press OK to initiate Auto Channel Set. DANSK SUOMI NORSK SVENSKA NEDERLANDS CASTELLANO ITALIANO FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH [ 5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT ● The Auto Set screen appears, and remains on screen while the recorder searches for AUTO SET receivable stations.
EN TUNER SET (cont.) Storing Channels Manually Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (Z pg. 4) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 36). SELECT POSITION Press PUSH JOG%fi until an open position in which you want to store a channel begins blinking, then press OK. The Manual Ch. Set screen appears. % INPUT CHANNEL The number "01" appears blinking beneath "CH". Press the NUMBER keys to input the channel number you want to store. % % fi % 6 Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.
EN Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored Set Stations (A) 4 % Press PUSH JOG%fi until the item you want begins blinking. Then press OK twice and the station’s name (ID) begins blinking. Press PUSH JOG%fi until the new station’s name (ID) you want to store begins blinking. Registered station names (Z pg. 40) appear as you press PUSH JOG%fi. SWITCH STATIONS Press OK. ● Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary. CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU. 4 NOTE: First perform step 1 of the above procedure.
EN TUNER SET (cont.
CLOCK SET EN Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 41 IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if auto clock set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function (Z pg. 4) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 36) or if the recorder's memory backup has expired. If you performed Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set without ever having set the clock previously, the recorder’s built-in clock is also set automatically. The Auto and Manual clock setting procedures are necessary when . . .
EN CLOCK SET (cont.) Auto Clock Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 AUTO CLOCK PLEASE WAIT JUST CLOCK : OFF ● If "TV PR." isn't set to the TV. PR : 1 channel position on which Auto Clock data is received, "ERROR" appears, and then the screen from step 3 reappears. To set "TV PR.", press OK to place the pointer next to it, then cycle through the numbers by pressing PUSH JOG%fi until the number representing the channel position in which the station transmitting clock setting data is stored appears.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN 43 Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair. POWER SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. No power is applied to the recorder. ● The mains power cord is disconnected. Connect the mains power cord. 2. The clock is functioning properly, but the recorder cannot be powered.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) 3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible. 4. Camcorder recording is not possible. ● The source (another video recorder, camcorder) has not been properly connected. ● All necessary power switches have not been turned on. ● The input mode is not correct. Confirm that the source is properly connected. ● The camcorder has not been properly connected. ● The input mode is not correct. Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected. Set the input mode to “AU”.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EN 45 PLAYBACK RECORDING Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end of the recording before the 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.
EN INDEX FRONT VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 REW TIMER VIDEO 7 FF TV PROG AUDIO 3R PICTURE 5/8 6 M COUNTER RESET VCR REMAIN REVIEW DISPLAY q 1 ¡ TV PROG/ JOG SHUTTLE 8 9 0! @ # $ % ^& * ( Open the lid to access covered connectors and buttons. 1 STANDBY/ON Button Z pg. 4 2 TIMER Button Z pg. 25, 27 3 TV PROG. +/– Buttons Z pg. 18 4 Cassette Loading Slot 5 PLAY Button Z pg. 12 6 TV PROG. Dial Z pg. 18 JOG Dial Z pg. 13 7 SHUTTLE Ring Z pg. 13 8 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors Z pg.
EN REAR VIEW 2 1 ANT. IN AV2 IN / DECODER AV1 IN/OUT RF OUT 3 1 Mains Power Cord Z pg. 3 2 ANT. IN Connector Z pg. 3 3 AV2 IN/DECODER Connector Z pg. 30, 33 5 4 4 AV1 IN/OUT Connector Z pg. 3, 30 5 RF OUT Connector Z pg. 3 DISPLAY PANEL 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 REVIEW M 8 VCR REMAIN 9 0 1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display Z pg. 20 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE SHUTTLE SEARCH: STILL: SLOW: RECORD: RECORD PAUSE: 3 "Timer" Indicator Z pg. 25, 27 4 PDC/VPS Indicator Z pg.
EN INDEX (cont.) REMOTE CONTROL C.MEMORY DISPLAY 1 2 2 3 ADD TIME 5 6 DAILY WEEKLY 9 4 7 8 C.RESET AUX CANCEL 0 START STOP TIMER 4 TV PROG. DATE EXPRESS PROGRAMMING AUDIO MONITOR TV/VCR TV N E F IN DER PROG C HEC K /MENU ROG TV 1P 3 VOL. OK PUSH JOG I L L U MI G U I D E MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL UNIT E R Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your TV with the TV/ SAT./VCR switch set to "TV". Z pg.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : Power consumption : Temperature Operating : Storage : Operating position : Dimensions (WxHxD) : Weight : Format : Maximum recording time : VIDEO/AUDIO Signal system Recording system Signal-to-noise ratio Horizontal resolution Frequency range Input/Output AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz 20 W 5°C to 40°C –20°C to 60°C Horizontal only 430 x 94 x 348 mm 4.
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EN Auto Set Up – referring to the display panel BEFORE YOU START PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT: n n n n The TV aerial cable is connected to the ANT.IN jack on the rear panel of the video recorder. The video recorder's mains power cord is connected to a mains outlet. The video recorder is turned off. Load batteries into the remote control. 1 Press 2 Press PUSH JOG %fi (remote) to select the international telephone country code. (recorder/remote). (Ex.) DEUTSCHLAND is selected.
