ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST 2 Safety Precautions............................. 2 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER 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 ...........................
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 Aerial terminal Back of TV 21-pin SCART connector TV Aerial Cable 1 2 3 The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have. Mains Power Cord ENTREE ANT. IN AV1 ENTREE/SORTIE IN/OUT ANTENNE SORTIE RF OUT Rear view Mains outlet CHECK CONTENTS Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” (Z pg. 51). 21-pin SCART Cable AV2 ENTREE/DECODEUR IN/DECODER 3 It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set/Auto Video Channel Set 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.
EN 3 SELECT LANGUAGE 5 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 %fi to select your language code.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (Z pg. 3), you can set the recorder's tuner channels by downloading preset data from your TV instead of using the Auto Set Up function (Z pg. 4). After downloading is completed, the recorder sets the clock and Guide Program number automatically. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV. Preset Download Perform steps 1 to 3 of "Auto Set Up" on page 4 and 5 before continuing.
EN 7 Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download appear on the front display panel A B C When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been completed successfully the correct current time will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in step 6 on page 5 or in step 1 on page 6. When auto channel set has been completed successfully but auto clock set has not, "1" (channel position) will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in step 6 on page 5 or in step 1 on page 6.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 13 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically (Z pg. 7), you can change the language setting manually using this procedure as required. Language TURN ON THE RECORDER Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 1 2 1 2 Press 3 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "AUTO CH SET", then press OK or #. 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 .
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. 7 or 8). On-Screen Displays 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 1 1 2 3 Press MENU. 4 The default setting is “ON”, so if you want on-screen displays, leave the setting as it is and go to step 5. If you don’t want the displays to appear, press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "O.S.D." and press OK or # to set “O.S.D.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Power Save Mode You can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off. 1 Press 2 3 Press MENU. Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 1 . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or #.
T-V LINK T-V Link Functions When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (Z pg. 3), the following functions are available. You can use these functions only with the TV offering T-V Link, etc.* For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV. * Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NEXTVIEWLINK via fullywired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.
EN INFORMATION ON COLOUR SYSTEM Colour System Set 1 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 4 You can play back PAL, NTSC and MESECAM tapes, or record PAL and SECAM* signals on this recorder. Follow the procedure below to select the appropriate colour system. * SECAM signals will be recorded as MESECAM on this recorder; MESECAM is the designation for tapes with SECAM signals that have been recorded on a MESECAM-compatible PAL video cassette recorder. TURN ON THE RECORDER 1 Press 2 3 Press MENU. .
PLAYBACK EN 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.
EN PLAYBACK (cont.) Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback Playback Features REVIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 1 2 Press PAUSE. ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK OR Press @ or # (™ or £). To resume normal playback, press PLAY. Slow Motion 4 TV PROG 30 SEC AY PL 1 PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PROG buttons to correct the picture.
EN Manual Tracking Index Search 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. 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. 15 £ 2 NOTE: OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING 1 Press 2 Press TV PROG + or – to adjust tracking.
EN PLAYBACK (cont.) Repeat Playback Picture Control Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 50 times repeatedly. This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO." START PLAYBACK 1 2 Press PLAY. 3 Press STOP at any time to stop playback. ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release. ● The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks slowly.
RECORDING EN 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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 NUMBER 0 4 TV PROG SP/LP 1 1 2 Press TV PROG +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the channel you wish to record. 3 4 Press SP/LP ( ). Check the SP/LP indicator on the recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape speed.
EN RECORDING (cont.) Record One Programme While Watching Another Recording Features 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. D IS PL AY [J468/268EU] TV O PR DISPLAY G STANDBY/ON 1 TIMER REC LINK TV PROG 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 19 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. [J468/268EU] DISPLAY STANDBY/ON TIMER TV PROG RECORD REC LINK [J311EU] STANDBY/ON DISPLAY 1 2 3 Press RECORD again. " the front display panel. ENGAGE ITR MODE " blinks and 0:30 appears on SET RECORDING DURATION If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press RECORD to extend the time.
EN RECORDING (cont.) B.E.S.T. Picture System Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). PLAY [J468/268EU] DISPLAY STANDBY/ON TIMER REC LINK TV PROG RECORD PLAY SE U PA [J311EU] 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”.
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 With SHOWVIEW, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognize. SHOWVIEW Timer 1 Programming ACCESS SHOWVIEW SCREEN Press PROG. [0 – 9] = [+/–] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING [PROG] : EXIT Before performing SHOWVIEW Timer Programming: ● Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set properly. ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically.
VPS/PDC 1 2 D AI LY EN 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 5 3 2 WEEKLY 0 4 STOP+/– PROG 1 SET TAPE SPEED (HR-J468EU ONLY) Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET VPS/PDC MODE Press VPS/PDC to select "ON" or "OFF". If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is lit on the display panel, VPS/PDC is set to ON. If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/PDC" is not lit on the display panel, VPS/PDC is set to OFF. Z "VPS/PDC Recording" on page 25.
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Express Timer Programming Before performing Express Timer Programming: ● Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set properly. ● 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). If you don’t know the SHOWVIEW number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder to timer-record the programme.
EN 6 ENTER CHANNEL POSITION Press TV PROG +/–. – P1 – START 21:00 STOP 22:00 = SP VPS/PDC OFF DATE 25.12 TV PROG 1 ARD [+/–] = [PROG] : EXIT 25 Satellite Tuner Users To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer Programming: 1 Set "AV2 SELECT" to "AV2" (Z pg. 31). 2 Perform steps 1 – 10. Enter "L-2" for the channel position in step 6. 3 Set the satellite tuner to the appropriate channel before the selected programme begins. 4 Leave the satellite tuner's power on.
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 1 2 Press 7 STOP+/– 2 VPS/PDC 0 4 DISENGAGE TIMER MODE Press ‰ (TIMER), then press . ACCESS PROGRAM CHECK SCREEN/DISPLAY . PR START STOP 1 8:00 10:00 2 10:00 10:45 3 11:30 13:00 4 5 6 7 8 TV PROG+/– START+/– CH 3 2 1 DATE 24.12 25.12 25.12 D PROG 1 AT [ E+ ? ] : NEXT /– P /L SP 3 MENU OK 3 ACCESS PROGRAM SCREEN/ DISPLAY Press again to check more information.
EN Auto SP→LP Timer (HR-J468EU only) 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 . . . Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180minute tape Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes SP mode LP mode Total 210 minutes Make sure you set "AUTO SP→LP TIMER" to "ON" at the Mode Set screen before the timer-recording starts.
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Automatic Satellite Programme Recording This facility allows you record automatically a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite tuner. Connect a satellite tuner to the recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER connector (Z pg.
EDITING EN You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder. Edit From A Camcorder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 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. SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE ● When using the AV2 IN/DECODER connector, make sure "AV2 SELECT" is set to "AV2" (Z pg. 31).
EN EDITING (cont.) You can use your video recorder as the source player or the recording deck. Edit To Or From Another 1 Video Recorder . 1 2 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NUMBER "0" 4 ? 3 MENU SET RECORDING DECK’S INPUT MODE 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.
EN TV Receiver Player Your recorder Recorder Your recorder ENTREE ANT. IN AV2 ENTREE/DECODEUR IN/DECODER VIDEO CHANNEL or AV mode AV1 ENTREE/SORTIE IN/OUT TV Receiver ENTREE ANT.
EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS If you don't have a decoder . . . Connection To A Satellite Tuner Outdoor Unit Connect the satellite tuner to the video recorder's AV2 IN/ DECODER connector, then connect the recorder's AV1 IN/OUT connector to the TV's 21-pin SCART connector. NOTES: ● Set "AV2 SELECT" to "AV2". (Z pg. 31) ● You can use Automatic Satellite Program Recording function (Z pg. 28) with this connection.
EN If you have a decoder . . . NOTES: Connect the decoder to the satellite tuner's connector, AV1 IN/ OUT connector to TV's connector, and AV2 IN/DECORDER connector to the satellite tuner's connector. Then connect the satellite tuner and TV. ● 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.
EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.) Connecting/ Using A Decoder TV Receiver RF Cable (provided) TV Aerial Cable AV1 IN/OUT ENTREE ANT. IN AV2 ENTREE/DECODEUR IN/DECODER SORTIE OUT AV1 ENTREE/SORTIE IN/OUT R AUDIO L AV2 IN/DECODER Decoder ANTENNE SORTIE RF OUT 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.
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS EN 35 SHOWVIEW Setup IMPORTANT Normally, Auto Set Up (Z pg. 4), Preset Download (Z pg. 6) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 36) sets the Guide Program Numbers automatically. You need to set the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases. ● When timer-programming with SHOWVIEW, the channel position, where the station you wish to record is received on your recorder, is not selected or when you add a channel after Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set has taken place.
EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function or by Preset Download (Z pg. 4, 6). — you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area. Your recorder needs to memorize all necessary stations in channel positions in order to record TV programmes.
EN 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 1 4 ? U EN M OK 7 PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET Press OK twice. AUTO SET ● You can set up the recorder's tuner also PLEASE WAIT by Preset Download (Z pg. 6) + + + 0 ● The Auto Set screen appears, and remains [MENU] : EXIT on screen while the recorder searches for receivable Beginning End stations. As Auto Channel Set progresses, the " " mark on the screen moves from left to right. Wait until the screen as shown in step 7 appears.
EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) 4 [5∞] : SELECT [ ] : CURSOR += : OK [MENU] : EXIT 3 ∞ 2 2 NUMBER 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 The blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the selected channel appear alternately for 8 seconds each. 4 5 ? U EN M OK 3 Storing Channels Manually Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (Z pg. 4), Preset Download (Z pg. 6) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 36). 2 3 ACCESS MAIN MENU Press MENU.
EN Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 38 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. 1 2 3 SELECT ITEM Press %fi @ # until the item you want to delete begins blinking. DELETE CHANNEL Press . ● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one line. ● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary. CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU.
Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 38 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. 2 3 4 3 SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE Press %fi @ # until the channel you want to tune begins blinking. ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN 4 Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears. SELECT NEW STATION Press # until the station name (ID) begins blinking, then press %fi until the new station’s name (ID) you want to store begins blinking.
EN 41 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 NDR3 NED1 NED2 NED3 NEWS NICK NRK NRK2 ODE ORF1 TV1000 3SAT ADULT ANTENA3 ARD ARTE BBC GROUP BBC1 BBC2 BAYERN3 CANAL PLUS PORTUGUSES CANALE5 CHANNEL4 CHANNEL5 CHILD CINEMA TELECLUB CMT CNN ANDALUC
EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 1 MENU If you performed Auto Set Up (Z pg. 4), Preset Download (Z pg. 6) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 36), without ever having set the clock previously, the recorder's built-in clock is also set automatically. Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by Auto Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set.
EN 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 1 MENU 4 ? 3 OK 43 SET JUST CLOCK 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 POSITION 7 The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and adjustment data from channel position 1.
EN SUBSIDIARY 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. IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — Video Channel Set has not been done correctly by the Auto Set Up function (Z pg. 4). — you set up the recorder's tuner by Preset Download (Z pg. 6) instead of using the Auto Set Up function.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN 45 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.) 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 ‰ and confirm that “‰“ is displayed on the display panel. 2. 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 EN 47 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 [J468/268EU] 1 3 456 2 DISPLAY STANDBY/ON TIMER REC LINK 7 8 9 TV PROG 0 !@ # $ % FRONT VIEW [J311EU] 1 3 456 2 STANDBY/ON DISPLAY TIMER REC LINK 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 STANDBY/ON Button Z pg. 4 Cassette Loading Slot DISPLAY Button Z pg. 18 Rewind [REW] Button Z pg. 13, 14 PLAY Button Z pg. 13 Fast Forward [FF] Button Z pg. 13, 14 TIMER Button Z pg. 23, 25 REC LINK Button Z pg. 28 TV PROG 0 !@ 9 0 ! @ # $ % # $ % REC LINK Indicator Z pg.
EN REAR VIEW 1 2 ENTREE ANT. IN AV2 ENTREE/DECODEUR IN/DECODER AV1 ENTREE/SORTIE IN/OUT ANTENNE SORTIE RF OUT 3 4 5 1 Mains Power Cord Z pg. 3 2 ANT. IN Connector Z pg. 3 3 AV2 IN/DECODER Connector Z pg. 29, 31, 32, 33, 34 4 AV1 IN/OUT Connector Z pg. 3, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34 5 RF. OUT Connector Z pg. 3 DISPLAY PANEL 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 REVIEW SP VCR VPS/PDC 9 0 ! 1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display Z pg.
EN INDEX (cont.) REMOTE CONTROL TV/VCR AUDIO – –:– – 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 VPS/PDC DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO 7 8 0000 AUX 9 0 START DEBUT STOP FIN 1 PROG ? 4 DATE TV PROG EXPRESS MENU TV PROG + 30 SEC 3 OK TV 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % TV ^ & * ( ) q w e r t y u i o p + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – TV TV P ROG – Q Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your JVC TV while holding down the TV button. Z "Operating JVC TVs" below.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement Power consumption Power on Power off Power save Temperature Operating Storage Operating position Dimensions (WxHxD) : AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz : 18 W :5W : 2.8 W : : : : 5°C to 40°C –20°C to 60°C Horizontal only 400 x 94 x 275 mm [HR-J468/268EU] 400 x 94 x 277 mm [HR-J311EU] : 3.5 kg : VHS PAL standard Weight Format Maximum recording time (SP) : 240 min. with E-240 video cassette (LP) [HR-J468EU only] : 480 min.
EN The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock, Guide Program numbers and video channel* * Useful for RF connection users. automatically. BEFORE YOU START PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT: n The TV aerial cable is connected to the ANT.IN jack on the rear panel of the video recorder. n The video recorder's mains power cord is connected to a mains outlet. n The video recorder is turned off. n Load batteries into the remote control.