ENGLISH VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER CONTENTS HR-J455EA SAFETY FIRST 2 Safety Precautions ...................... 2 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 3 Basic Connections ..................... 3 INITIAL SETTINGS 4 Video Channel Set ..................... Auto Set Up ............................... Clock Set ................................... On-Screen Displays ................... 4 6 8 9 PLAYBACK 10 Basic Playback ......................... 10 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 IMPORTANT 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 1 2 Aerial terminal Back of TV RF Cable (provided) AV Cable (not provided) TV Aerial Cable 3 Mains Power Cord Rear View Mains outlet AUDIO OUT/VIDEO OUT Connect the power plug to an AC outlet before installing the lithium battery. Z pg. 5 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.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS 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 an AV cable (AV connection) – Go to "With AV Connection" on next page.
EN 3 With AV Connection SET VIDEO CHANNEL Set your TV to UHF channel 36. ● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen as shown in the illustration (Z "TEST SIGNAL" on page 4), press OK and then go to step 4. ● If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly, press OK and then TV PROG + or – to set the video recorder to a vacant channel between 28 and 60 which is not occupied by any local station in your area. (Ex.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set Before starting, make sure of the following: ● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder. ● The recorder's mains power cord should be connected to a mains outlet. Z pg. 3 ● The "Video Channel Set" procedure should be done first and the TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV connection Z pg. 5) or video channel (with RF connection Z pg. 4).
EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 START AUTO CHANNEL SET Press OK or PUSH JOG . % 5 ● The Auto Set Up function scans all the channels that are receivable by your recorder. It then automatically assigns each receivable channels to the TV PROG buttons. It skips non-receivable channels. ● As Auto Set Up progresses, the " " mark on the screen moves from left to right. (See below.) 2 0 4 1 OK 3 PUSH JOG DO NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control while Auto Set Up is in progress.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) 1 2 1 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 1 . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN 3 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "INITIAL SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG . 4 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CLOCK SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG . The Clock Set screen appears. fi Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
EN You can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF. 1 Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 2 0 4 4 1 Press . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing PUSH JOG %fi, then press OK or PUSH JOG .
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 PLAY EC EJ P/ O ST 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 FF T W 2 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.
EN 11 Variable-Speed Search PL FF During playback, press PUSH JOG or % 1 ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH . % Playback Features AY ● The more times you press, the faster the playback picture moves. ● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction. To resume normal playback, press PLAY. REW 1 2 2 5 6 7 8 9 Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PROG buttons to correct the picture. ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK Press PAUSE. OR Press PUSH JOG or .
EN PLAYBACK (cont.) Manual Tracking Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG buttons. REVIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SP/LP 2 4 TV PROG 1 AY PL 30 SEC 1 FF REW PAUSE 2 ST O P 3 PUSH JOG 3 OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING Press (SP/LP) on the remote to engage manual tracking. ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY Press TV PROG + or – to adjust tracking.
EN Index Search 13 Next Function Memory 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 You can set your recorder's power to go off automatically after the tape is fully rewound. Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . . . . . press REW, then press within 2 seconds.
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 ● Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). ● Press VCR on the remote control to select the VCR mode. PAUSE STOP/EJECT RE CO SP RD /L P TV PROG 1 2 3 4 VCR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 NUMBER 4 TV PROG SP/LP 5 6 LOAD A CASSETTE Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
EN Record One Programme While Watching Another Recording Features DISPLAY 1 RD CO RE 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 C.RESET TV PROG 1 2 SET COUNTER DISPLAY Press DISPLAY until a counter reading appears on the dispay panel. RESET COUNTER Press C. RESET before starting recording or playback. ● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed time as the tape runs. This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min.
EN RECORDING (cont.) B.E.S.T. Picture System PLAY Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or 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 “ON”. Preparation 1 RECORD B.E.S.T. PICTURE Indicator 3 Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
EN Recording 1 START RECORDING Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote, or press RECORD on the recorder. DURING B.E.S.T. B.E.S.T. COMPLETE Playback The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback. 1 START PLAYBACK 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.
EN TIMER RECORDING G-CODE Setup Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). The G-CODE timer programming system eliminates the need to input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the timer record function. Simply key in the G-CODE number for the TV programme you wish to record (found in most TV listings) and the recorder’s timer is automatically programmed.
EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 2 G-CODE SET-UP GUIDE PROG TV PROG 2 2 [0-9] OR [5/ ∞] : SELECT = [MENU] : EXIT ● If the satellite broadcast is received on your recorder's auxiliary channel "F-1", select "F-1" for the channel position. ● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary. 4 1 3 Press PUSH JOG %fi or NUMBER keys to input the number of the recorder's channel position on which the Guide Program number's broadcast is received. Then press OK or PUSH JOG .
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) With G-CODE , timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognise. G-CODE Timer Programming 1 Before performing G-CODE Timer Programming: ● Be sure to read "G-CODE Setup" (Z pg. 18). ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically. ● Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). ACCESS G-CODE SCREEN Press PROG..
EN 1 2 D AI NUMBER LY 5 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 WEEKLY 4 6 TIMER STOP+/– PROG. 21 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press PROG. or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears. ● Repeat steps 1 – 5 for each additional programme. ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE Press TIMER. The recorder turns off automatically and ‰ appears on the display panel. ● To disengage the timer, press TIMER again. NOTES: ● To Change The Stop Time . . . . . .
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Express Timer 1 Programming Remember, the clock must be set before you can programme the timer (Z pg. 8). 2 ACCESS G-CODE SCREEN Press PROG.. ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN Press START +/–. (If you’re just starting out, “P1” appears.). DATE – –.– – [+/–] = [PROG] : EXIT 3 2 3 4 5 6 8 DATE+/– STOP+/– 2 7 0 9 4 TV PROG+/– START+/– SP/LP PROG. 1 = 4 3 5 6 TV PROG –– ENTER PROGRAMME START TIME Press START +/– to enter the time you want recording to start.
EN 8 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 PROG. RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN After confirming all information is correct, press PROG. or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears. ● Repeat steps 1–8 for each additional programme. LY 2 D AI 1 23 2 WEEKLY 4 TIMER 9 ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE Press TIMER. The recorder turns off automatically and ‰ appears on the display panel. ● To disengage the timer, press TIMER again. To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials .
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 CANCEL 8 DATE+/– 7 STOP+/– 2 9 0 TIMER 4 TV PROG+/– 2 DISENGAGE TIMER MODE Press TIMER, then press ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK SCREEN Press PROG. CHECK. START+/– SP/LP 1 PROG. CHECK 3 OK MENU PUSH JOG 3 . PR START STOP CH 1 8:00 10:00 3 2 10:00 10:45 2 3 11:30 13:00 1 4 5 6 7 8 [PROG CHECK] : NEXT DATE 24.12 25.12 25.12 ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN Press PROG. CHECK again to check more information.
EN 25 Auto SP→LP Timer Auto Timer If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire programme, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording. For Example . . .
EN EDITING You can use your video recorder as the source player and another video recorder as the recording deck. Edit To Another Video 1 Recorder PL AY TV Receiver Source player Your recorder 2 3 4 MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the player’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors. SET RECORDING DECK’S INPUT MODE Set the recording deck's external input mode. START SOURCE PLAYER Press PLAY on the source player. START RECORDING DECK Engage its Record mode.
EN 27 You can use a camcorder or another video recorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recording deck. Edit From A Camcorder Or 1 Another Video Recorder 1 2 3 2 NUMBER "0" 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 2 3 4 MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder or another video recorder to the front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors on the recording deck.
EN TUNER SET Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in channel 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 TV PROG buttons without going through any vacant channels. Auto Channel Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 0 4 TV PROG 1 3 OK MENU 2 Press . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU.
EN 29 Manual Channel Set Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (Z pg. 6) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 28). 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 4 1 3 OK MENU PUSH JOG 1 2 3 4 ACCESS CHANNEL LIST Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG . SELECT POSITION Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to an open channel position, then press OK or PUSH JOG . fi 4 Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 28.
EN TUNER SET (cont.) Delete A Channel 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 CANCEL NUMBER 4 1 3 1 2 3 OK MENU 4 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG . SELECT CHANNEL Press PUSH JOG %fi to until the channel you want to delete begins blinking. CH FRQ CH FRQ 01 150 07 229 02 165 08 237 03 195 09 355 04 205 10 365 05 213 11 374 06 221 12 384 [5/∞] = [CANCEL] : DELETE [5/∞] = : EDIT [MENU] : EXIT DELETE CHANNEL Press CANCEL. ● To re-store it, simply press .
EN Fine-Tuning Channels Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 28. ACCESS CHANNEL LIST fi Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG . Press PUSH JOG %fi until the section of CH "03" begins blinking, then press OK or PUSH JOG . ● Only "03" will blink. CH FRQ CH 01 150 07 02 165 08 03 195 09 04 205 10 05 213 11 06 221 12 [0 – 9]: INPUT CH : FINE TUNING [MENU] : EXIT FRQ 229 237 355 365 374 384 3 SELECT POSITION (e.g.
EN SPECIAL FEATURES TV Multi-brand Remote Control TV 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. Before you start . . . ● Turn on the TV using its remote control. VCR TV/VCR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 CANCEL 4 NUMBER TIMER 1 SET TV BRAND CODE Refer to the chart below. While holding down TV on the recorder's remote control, enter your TV’s brand code using the NUMBER keys, then press STOP.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EN 33 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 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.
EN 35 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 TIMER 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.
EN INDEX FRONT VIEW 1 2 3 45 6 POWER DISPLAY SP/LP VIDEO AUDIO B.E.S.T. PICTURE 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 POWER Button Z pg. 5 Cassette Loading Slot DISPLAY Button Z pg. 15 Rewind [REW] Button Z pg. 10, 11 PLAY Button Z pg. 10 Fast Forward [FF] Button Z pg. 10, 11 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors Z pg. 27 SP/LP Button Z pg. 14 REVIEW TV PROG SP 0 ! @ # $ % 9 B.E.S.T. Picture Button Z pg. 16 B.E.S.T. Picture Indicator Z pg. 16 0 Display Panel Z pg.
EN DISPLAY PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 REVIEW SP 7 1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display Z pg. 17 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators PLAY: VARIABLE SHUTTLE SEARCH: STILL: SLOW: RECORD: RECORD PAUSE: 8 9 3 Tape Speed Indicators Z pg. 14 4 "Timer" Indicator Z pg. 21, 23 5 Channel Display Clock Display 6 Instant REVIEW Indicator Z pg.
EN INDEX (cont.) ^ 1 2 3 4 VCR & TV TV/VCR DISPLAY AUDIO (MONITOR) 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 5 9 C. RESET AUX CANCEL 0 START STOP TIMER DATE TV PROG EXPRESS PROGRAMMING 1 PROG. CHECK PROG. MENU TV PROG + 30 SEC 3 OK VO V O 4 L + PUSH JOG TV 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % WEEKLY 8 L V 6 7 DAILY 7 * ( ) q w e r t y u i o p T – TV P ROG – Q MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) q w e r t y % u i o p Q TV Button Z pg. 32 VCR Button Z pg.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : Power consumption : Temperature Operating : Storage : Operating position : Dimensions (WxHxD) : Weight : Format : Maximum recording time (SP) : (LP) VIDEO/AUDIO Signal system Recording system Signal-to-noise ratio Horizontal resolution Frequency range Input/Output AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz 18 W 5°C to 40°C –20°C to 60°C Horizontal only 400 x 94 x 277 mm 3.
EN HR-J455EA VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED COPYRIGHT © 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
