CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER 2 Safety Precautions ................................... 2 Precautions ............................................. 3 INDEX 4 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER HR-J746MS (Hi-Fi) HR-J449MS (Monaural) 10 Basic Connections ................................. 10 Connection To A Stereo System (HR-J746MS Only) .............................. 12 INITIAL SETTINGS 14 Auto Set Up .......................................... Tuner Set ..................................
SECURITE D'ABORD Pour votre sécurité La plaque d'identification et les précautions à observer pour votre sécurité se trouvent sur l'arrière de l'appareil. ATTENTION: TENSION DANGEREUSE A L'INTERIEUR ATTENTION: POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL A LA PLUIE NI A L'HUMIDITE. ATTENTION n Si vous n'avez pas l'intention d'utiliser le magnétoscope pendant une longue période, il est recommandé de débrancher son cordon d'alimentation de la prise secteur.
Précautions à observer Bien respecter ces consignes de sécurité. Ne pas le faire peut causer des dommages au magnétoscope, à la télécommande ou à la cassette.
INDEX FRONT VIEW 3 4 1 2 5 6 7 RETOUR 8 AVANCE MARCHE AUTO CHAINE SYSTEME COULEUR q SPATIALIZER 3R +8 4 0 AUTO VN/LD VIDEO (MONO)G – AUDIO – D 9 0 G ! 6 10 –20dB NORM M REVIEW RECH. VAR. CHAINE/ IMAGE/IMAGE VN/ LD VN LD EP D VIDEO T.REST @ 1 Timer Button (AUTO) engages timer standby mode. Z pg. 43 2 Operate Button ( ) turns recorder on/off (loading a cassette also turns power on). Z pg. 14 3 Channel +/– Buttons (CHAINE) select a channel. Z pg.
REAR VIEW HR-J749MS 5 1 2 ANTENNE D ENTREE G SORTIE AUDIO AV1 ENTREE / SORTIE TELEC. AV2 ENTREE / DECODEUR SORTIE 7 3 6 4 HR-J449MS 2 1 ANTENNE ENTREE AV2 ENTREE/DECODEUR AV1 ENTREE/SORTIE TELEC. 3 1 Mains Power Cord supplies power to recorder. Z pg. 10 2 Aerial Input Connector (ENTREE ANTENNE) enables connection of aerial. Z pg. 10 3 Remote Pause (TELEC.) Connector enables connection to second recorder equipped with R.A.
INDEX (cont.) DISPLAY PANEL [J746MS] 1 +8 4 0 G 6 10 –20dB NORM 8 345 6 2 REVIEW M VN LD EP VIDEO T.REST D 9 0 ! @ 1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display lights from bottom to top while B.E.S.T. is active. Z pg. 36 Audio Level Indicator displays audio input and output levels. 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE SHUTTLE SEARCH: 7 STILL: SLOW: RECORD: RECORD PAUSE: 3 "Timer" Indicator lights when TIMER has been pressed to engage Timer mode. Z pg.
DISPLAY PANEL [J449MS] 2 1 3 45 6 7 REVIEW M VNLDEP VIDEO T.REST 8 9 0 ! 1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display lights from bottom to top while B.E.S.T. is active. Z pg. 36 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE SHUTTLE SEARCH: STILL: SLOW: RECORD: RECORD PAUSE: 3 "Timer" Indicator lights when TIMER has been pressed to engage Timer mode. Z pg. 43 4 PDC Indicator lights when PDC has been engaged for timer recording. Z pg.
INDEX (cont.) A B M COMPTEUR AFFICHAGE 1 2 2 3 +DUREE 5 6 QTDN. HEBDO 9 4 PDC 7 8 0000 AUX ANNUL. 0 DEBUT FIN AUTO DATE 4 CHAINE PROGRAMMATION EXPRESS CONTROLE AUDIO TV/VIDEO SAT. MAG. CONTRO LE PR OG. . H. SEQ REC U ./MEN ROG OL.TV 1P TV V 3 OK MULTIFONCTIONS & * ( ) q w e r t y u i o p Q W E TELECOMMANDE % % 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ 1 REVIEW Button "reviews" timer-recorded programme. Z pg.
( Add Time Button (+DUREE) adds time to end of recording (5 minutes each time button is pressed.) Z pg. 43 ) Daily Button (QTDN) enables timer recording of daily serials. Z pg. 43 q Weekly Button (HEBDO) enables timer recording of weekly serials. Z pg. 43 w AUX Button selects recorder's auxiliary input mode. Z pg. 48 e Timer Button (AUTO) — same as button on recorder. Z pg. 43 r Channel +/– Button (CHAINE) — same as button on recorder. Z pg. 35 t DATE +/– Button inputs date of program for timer recording.
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections RF Cable (provided) Antenna adapter (provided) 21 (no Back of TV Aerial terminal 21-pin SCART connector 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. 1 2 3 CHECK CONTENTS Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” (Z pg. 55).
-pin SCART Cable ot provided) TV Aerial Cable Decoder ANTENNE ENTREE G RTIE AUDIO AV1 ENTREE / SORTIE AV2 ENTREE / DECODEUR TELEC. SORTIE Back of Recorder AV2 ENTREE/DECODEUR AV1 ENTREE/SORTIE DECODER-RECORDER CONNECTION (Canal Plus) ● If you have subscribed to the scrambled programmes (Canal Plus), simply connect your decoder to the AV2 ENTREE/DECODEUR connector on your recorder and set SELECTION AV2 to DECODEUR (Z pg.49).
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER (cont'd) Connection To A Stereo System (HR-J746MS Only) These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo. Audio Cable (not provided) Mains outlet ANTENNE D ENTREE G SORTIE AUDIO AV1 ENTREE / SORTIE AV2 ENTREE / DECODEUR TELEC.
FM Tuner CD Player Stereo Amplifier I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR Speaker CAUTIONS: ● This recorder has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with regards to its Hi-Fi audio capability. It is recommended that you check the maximum level if you are going to listen to the Hi-Fi audio signals through a stereo amplifier. A sudden surge in the input level to the speakers may damage them.
INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up Auto channel Set/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Channel Set The Auto Set Up function sets the clock, tuner channels and Guide Channels automatically when the button on the recorder/remote is first pressed to power on the recorder after you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet. Before starting the following procedure, make sure that the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder and that the recorder's mains power cord is connected to a mains outlet (Z pg.10).
If Auto Set Up has been performed successfully: 1 Turn on the TV and select its AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder's memory by using the CHAINE button(s). ● If station names (ID — Z pg. 21) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at the top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds when the channel is changed.
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in preset positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area so that you can call them up with the CHAINE buttons without going through any vacant channels. Tuner Set Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function or if you have moved to a different area. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
5 q RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU. ● Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add preset positions, enter station names and perform other operations. Refer to page 18 for the procedures. ● Depending on reception conditions, the stations may not be stored in order, and the station names may not be stored correctly. ● If you have a decoder, refer to "When Receiving A Scrambled Broadcast" on page 18 for information on scrambled broadcasts.
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) 4 5 6 7 8 9 BE R 3 4 N U M 0 ACCESS MENU PRINCIPAL SCREEN Press MENU twice. ACCESS CONFIRMATION SCREEN Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "REGL.MANUEL CANAUX" by pressing MULTI-FONCTIONS %fi , then press OK. The Confirmation screen appears. SELECT POSITION Press MULTI-FONCTIONS %fi until an open position in which you want to store a channel begins blinking, then press OK. The Manual Ch. Set screen appears.
Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 18 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Delete A Channel 5 6 7 8 9 0 ANNUL. 4 3 1 OK 3 until the item you DELETE CHANNEL Press ANNUL. ● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one line. ● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary. CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU. Change Station Preset Position M UL TI -FO NC TI ON S MENU 1 2 Press MULTI-FONCTIONS % fi want to delete begins blinking.
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) % ACCESS MANUAL CH. SET SCREEN Press OK three times. The Manual Ch. Set screen appears. PERFORM TUNING Press MULTI-FONCTIONS %fi until the picture is its clearest. Then press OK. ● The Confirmation screen appears. ● Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary. 3 4 SELECT NEW STATION Press MULTI-FONCTIONS %fi until the new station’s name (ID) you want to store begins blinking. Registered station names (Z pg. 21) appear as you press MULTI-FONCTIONS %fi .
TV Station And ID List ID* STATION NAME ID* STATION NAME 1000 3SAT ADLT ANT3 ARD ARTE BBC BBC1 BBC2 BR3 C+ C1 CAN5 CH4 CH5 CHLD CINE CLUB CMT CNN CSUR DISC DR DRS DSF ETB1 ETB2 EURO EUSP FEMM FILM FNET FR2 FR3 GALA HR3 INFO ITA1 ITA7 ITV JSTV KA2 KAB1 KAN2 LOCA M6 MBC MCM MDR MOVE MTV MTV3 N3 N-TV NBC NDR NED1 NED2 NED3 NEWS NRK ODE ORF1 TV1000 3SAT ADULT ANTENA3 ARD ARTE BBC GROUP BBC1 BBC2 BAYERN3 CANAL PLUS PORTUGUSES CANALE5 CHANNEL4 CHANNEL5 CHILD CINEMA TELECLUB CMT CNN ANDALUCIA DISCOVERY DR
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) If you performed Auto Set Up (Z pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 16) 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 . . . – a power outage of more than 60 minutes occurs. – the tuner has been set manually. – the user desires to set the clock slightly ahead of the actual time. – the clock was not set even after Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set was performed.
Auto Clock Set 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 4 3 MENU 1 HEURE AUTO VEUILLEZ ATTEDRE S.V.P. HORL. AUTO:M. CHAINE 1 ● If "CHAINE" isn't set to the preset position on which Auto Clock Set data is received, "ERREUR" appears, and then the screen from step 3 reappears. To set "CHAINE", press OK to place the cursor next to it, then cycle through the numbers by pressing MULTI-FONCTIONS %fi until the number representing the position in which the station transmitting clock setting data (TF1, FR2, etc.
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 Channel” (GUIDE CH) refers to the assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for SHOWVIEW timer recording. IMPORTANT Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
4 5 4 ENTER SHOWVIEW NUMBER Press OK, and a cursor appears above “NUMERO 123455 GUIDE”. Then, using the NUMBER keys, input the NUMERO GUIDE CHAINE DES NUMEROS SHOW VIEW number (found GUIDE REGL. 1 1 in most TV listings) of a program scheduled to be broadcast on each station [0–9] = [MENU] : SORTIE on the list from step 1, starting at the top. If you When entering a SHOWV IEW enter the wrong number, number for FR2 press ANNUL. to backspace and input the correct number.
REMOTE CONTROL 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./MAG. switch to TV. TV MultiBrand Remote Control 1 U N BE M 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 2 CH FI 2 AF R 1 AG E 0 4 CHAINE TV/SAT./MAG. EO ID /V VOL. TV %fi Refer to the chart below.
Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your satellite receiver set. In addition to JVC satellite receivers, other manufacturer’s satellite receivers can also be controlled by setting the appropriate switch on the remote control. Before you start . . . ● Turn on the satellite receiver using its remote control. ● Set the remote control’s TV/SAT./MAG. switch to SAT. Satellite Receiver MultiBrand Remote Control 1 M U N R BE 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 CHAINE TV/SAT./MAG.
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 1 q 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 FIND PROGRAMME START POINT If the tape is advanced past the start point, press 2 or turn the RECH. VAR. ring to the left. To go forward, press 2 or turn the RECH. VAR. ring to the right. START PLAYBACK Press 4($).
Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder’s controls or the remote control. Playback Features NOTE: Refer to the RECH. VAR. ring illustration below as you read the following procedures. v e rs e Re low s Slow motio n y Pl a sea ard Forw rch search Reverse la Re p ve e rs y E AG IM E/ AG IM RECH. VAR. Still CHAINE q Still Picture/Frame-ByFrame Playback 7 1 9 8 0 4 CHAINE 2 PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press 6.
RECH. VAR. PLAYBACK (cont.) 1 3R SYSTEME COULEUR q High-Speed (Turbo) Search ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still, turn the RECH. VAR. ring all the way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to the left for reverse high-speed search. ● For forward search with a visible picture, turn the RECH. VAR. ring all the way to the right and release it within 1 second. ● For reverse search with a visible picture, turn the RECH. VAR.
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. The button will light. ● To turn off 3R Picture, press 3R again so that the light goes off. ● Normally it is recommendable to keep 3R Picture ON (with the button lit).
RECH. VAR. PLAYBACK (cont.) q 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: Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. fi 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 % TE 0 % A/ CO 3 M P 1 % fi M. 2 BC Press MULTI-FONCTIONS or (™ or £).
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.
PLAYBACK (cont.) Spatializer (HR-J746MS only) This feature expands sound field when you play back any stereo source or view a stereo programme while recording it. *Spatializer has no effect on recording quality. SPATIALIZER q 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Press SPATIALIZER; the current setting will be displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds. Pressing SPATIALIZER while the screen shows the display changes the setting.
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 1 Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. 2 q 3 4 CHAINE VN/LD LOAD A CASSETTE Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact. ● The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder power comes on automatically. CHOOSE A PROGRAMME Press CHAINE +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the preset you wish to record.
RECORDING (cont.) B.E.S.T. Picture System Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. 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 “M.”. Recording 1 q 2 0 3 LOAD A CASSETTE Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact. ● The recorder power comes on automatically.
NOTES: q ● The B.E.S.T. system works for both VN and LD modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated. It does not work during recording. ● In the case of timer recording, the B.E.S.T. system works before recording is initiated. ● Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled. The next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is reperformed. ATTENTION: Since the B.E.S.T.
RECORDING (cont.) You can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF. On-Screen Displays 1 Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. 2 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 0 4 4 1 Press . ACCESS MENU PRINCIPAL SCREEN Press MENU twice. ACCESS AUTRES REGLAGES SCREEN Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "AUTRES REGLAGES" by pressing MULTI-FONCTIONS %fi, then press OK. ENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY The default setting is “M.
Record One Programme While Watching Another Recording Features 1 SELECT PRESET TO WATCH Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the preset controls on the TV for the station you wish to view. ● The programme selected with the TV’s preset controls appears on the TV screen while the one selected with the CHAINE buttons is recorded on the tape. 2 2 AF 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 Elapsed Recording Time Indication AG CH FI 1 E 0 0000 You can check the exact time of a recording.
RECORDING (cont.) Receiving Stereo And Bilingual Programmes (HR-J746MS Only) Your recorder is equipped with both a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM), making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.
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. q 1 2 3 START RECORDING Press q on the recorder. ENGAGE ITR MODE Press q again. Q blinks and 0:30 appears on the front display panel. SET RECORDING DURATION If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press q to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes.
TIMER RECORDING SHOWVIEW Timer 1 Recording Press PROG. PROGRAMMATION MINUTERIE [0 – 9] : SHOWVIEW [+/–] : PROG. EXPRESS [MENU] : MENU PRINCIPAL Before performing SHOWVIEW Timer Recording: ● Be sure to read "SHOWVIEW Setup" (Z pg. 24). ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
AUTO 4 q 5 +DUREE 6 7 (VN/LD) to set the tape speed. RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press OK. ● Repeat steps 1 – 5 for each additional programme. ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE Press AUTO. The recorder turns off automatically. N 5 TD 4 3 NOTE: Q 2 Press . 2 1 SET TAPE SPEED 6 HEBDO 9 8 0 4 AUTO To Delay The Stop Time . . . . . . press +DUREE after pressing OK in step 3. Each time you press, the Stop time is delayed by 5 minutes (meaning that 5 minutes of recording time is added).
TIMER RECORDING(cont.) Regular Timer Programming Remember, the clock must be set before you can progamme the timer (Z pg. 22). Before performing the following steps: ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. If you don’t know the PlusCode number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder to timer-record the programme. 1 2 ACCESS TIMER PROGRAMMING SCREEN Press PROG.
AUTO 6 ENTER PRESET POSITION Press CHAINE +/–. – P1 – DEBUT 21:00 = FIN 22:00 VN DATE 25.12 q VN/LD [+/–] = [MENU] : SORTIE M. CHAINE 1 TF1 VN ● If you’re not receiving PDC (Programme Delivery Control), press : PDC (NUMBER key “7”) to set to "A." (Z pg. 47). 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Q TD 1 N . 2 :PDC 0 HEBDO 4 AUTO CHAINE 3 1 OK 8 9 SET TAPE SPEED Press (VN/LD) to set the tape speed.
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 ANNUL. 4 CHAINE DEBUT D 2 AT E FIN ACCESS MENU PRINCIPAL SCREEN Press MENU twice. ACCESS AUTRES REGLAGES SCREEN Press MULTI-FONCTIONS %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "AUTRES REGLAGES", then press OK. CONTROLE PROG.
Auto VN/LD Timer If, when recording in VN mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire programme, the recorder automatically switches to LD mode to allow complete recording. q AUTO VN/LD 1 ENGAGE AUTO VN/LD TIMER Press AUTO VN/LD on the recorder front panel. The button lights. For Example . . .
EDITING You can use your video recorder as the source player or the recording deck. Edit To Or From Another 1 Video Recorder . 4 5 6 7 8 "0 3 N U M BE R 2 " 2 1 9 0 4 CHAINE 3 1 2 3 4 MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as shown in the illustration on page 49. When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source Player . . . . . . connect its AV1 ENTREE/SORTIE connector to the recording deck.
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EDITING (cont.) Edit From A Camcorder You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder. 1 " M 7 8 "0 5 R 3 4 6 ● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder. Refer to the camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure. N U BE 2 9 0 4 CHAINE 2 3 3 1 4 Recorder Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors.
INFORMATION ON COLOUR SYSTEM PAL, SECAM and MESECAM ● PAL and SECAM designate two different colour television system. Your recorder can record and play back both PAL and SECAM signals. ● MESECAM is the designation for tapes with SECAM signals recorded on PAL recorders. Your recorder can play back MESECAM tapes properly, and record them as well.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Timer recording won’t work. ● The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly. ● The timer is not engaged. Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings. Press AUTO and confirm that “‰“ is displayed on the display panel. 2. On-screen timer programming is not possible. ● Timer recording is in progress. Timer programming can’t be performed while a timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes. 3.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 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.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement Power consumption : AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz : 24 W (HR-J746MS) 20 W (HR-J449MS) Temperature Operating : Storage : Operating position : Dimensions (WxHxD) : Weight : Format : Maximum recording time (VN) : (LD) VIDEO/AUDIO Signal system Recording system Input Output Signal-to-noise ratio Horizontal resolution Frequency range Input/Output 5°C to 40°C –20°C to 60°C Horizontal only 400 x 94 x 340 mm 4.3 kg VHS PAL/SECAM standard 240 min.
HR-J746MS/449MS VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED COPYRIGHT © 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
