VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST HR-J655EA 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 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 Aerial terminal RF Cable (provided) Back of TV TV Aerial Cable AV-IN terminals 1 2 3 Mains Power Cord 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 If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via the provided RF cable only (RF connection) – Go to "With RF Connection" below. Video Channel Set 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. 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.
EN 3 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 IMPORTANT 2 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3 4 1 3 1 OK MENU PUSH JOG SET TIME Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the time, then press OK or PUSH JOG . ● Press and hold either button to delay or advance the time by 30 minutes. CLOCK SET TIME 0:00 DATE 01.01 YEAR 98 [5 /∞] = [MENU] : EXIT SET DATE Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the date, then press OK or PUSH JOG .
EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 START AUTO CHANNEL SET Press OK or PUSH JOG . % 4 ● 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.) 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 1 1 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 STOP/EJECT RE FF W COLOUR SYSTEM 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 11 Variable-Speed Search Playback Features G JO PLAY SH PU 1 ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH During playback, press PUSH JOG ™ or £. ● 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. Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback FF RE TV W PR O G PAUSE 1 2 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Press PAUSE.
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/EP 2 4 TV PROG 1 Press (SP/LP/EP) on the remote to engage manual tracking. 2 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 PLAYBACK (cont.) Soundtrack Selection Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.
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 1 RE CO RD SP/LP/EP TV PR O G STOP/EJECT PLAY COLOUR SYSTEM Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 15 NUMBER 4 TV PROG AY PL SP/LP/EP 2 3 4 5 6 LOAD A CASSETTE Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
EN RECORDING (cont.) Record One Programme While Watching Another 1 CO U N TE R RE SE T SIMUL Recording Features 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. ● The programme selected with the TV’s channel controls appears on the TV screen while the one selected with the TV PROG buttons is recorded on the tape. G Elapsed Recording Time Indication O RD PR You can check the exact time of a recording.
EN Receiving Stereo And Bilingual Programmes Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. Simulcast Recording If FM simulcast TV programmes are available, you can record the TV programme with the soundtrack from an FM-broadcast. In the simulcast mode, the external audio programme is recorded on the audio track (both Hi-Fi and normal).
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 CO RD 2 Press . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU.
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 "L-1", select "L-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. 20). ● 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).
EN 1 2 D AI NUMBER LY 5 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 WEEKLY 4 TIMER STOP+/– PROG. 6 23 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: 1 3 OK PUSH JOG ● 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 3 2 3 4 5 6 8 DATE+/– STOP+/– 2 7 0 9 4 TV PROG+/– START+/– 4 SP/LP/EP PROG. 1 3 Press PROG.. ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN Press START +/–. (If you’re just starting out, “P1” appears.). – P1 – START –:– – = 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 25 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 8 9 1 7 STOP+/– 2 0 CANCEL TIMER 4 TV PROG+/– 2 DISENGAGE TIMER MODE Press TIMER, then press ACCESS PROGRAM CHECK SCREEN Press PROG. CHECK. START+/– D PROG. AT E+ 1 K P/ EC /L PR O G EP CH 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 /– SP 3 . OK MENU PUSH JOG 3 ACCESS PROGRAM SCREEN Press PROG.
EN 27 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 SPECIAL FEATURES Remote A/B Code Switching Remote Control Functions 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. You can easily modify your video recorder to respond to B code signals.
EN 29 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.
EN INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY Setting Of The Colour System Select Buttons Use the COLOUR SYSTEM button on the front panel to select the colour system. Pressing this button changes the mode as illustrated on the left. The On-Screen display will show which mode is selected. Mode Display Mode AUTO AUTO Usually set to this mode. This mode automatically detects PAL, NTSC, SECAM or MESECAM and adjusts to the colour system being recorded or played back.
EN 31 Playback This recorder can play back all 4 types of recorded tape. Recorded tape PAL HR-J655EA Playback circuit Multi-system receiver PAL MESECAM MESECAM Built-in RF converter (G) (H) NTSC[PAL NTSC PAL (B/G) (H) RF OUT NTSC 3.58 MHz Multi-system monitor Manual switching Manual switching NTSC 4.43 MHz VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT PAL NTSC 3.58 NTSC 4.43 NOTES: When viewing NTSC tapes on a PAL TV set: ● The picture may shrink vertically with black bars appearing at the top and bottom of the screen.
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 U LO CO R SY ST EM 3 4 MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the player’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connector to the recorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN connector. ● Use the L connector for monaural connection. SET RECORDING DECK’S INPUT MODE Set to AUX.
EN Edit From A Camcorder You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder. 1 CO LO R U SY ST EM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 2 0 4 4 TV PROG 1 Recorder VIDEO IN Your recorder AUDIO IN To the remote PAUSE connector AV Cable (not provided) VIDEO OUT Camcorder AUDIO OUT EDIT Player Editing Cable (not provided) 33 MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors.
EN EDITING (cont.) Normal audio track Pre-recorded tape PLAY A. DUB Audio Dubbing Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Video/Hi-Fi audio track Audio-dubbed tape G PA O U SE PR STOP TV 1 CD Player etc. CD Player etc. Mixer output Audio mixer Original sound AUDIO OUT NOTES: ● When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normal soundtrack is automatically selected.
TUNER SET EN Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 35 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 TUNER SET (cont.) Manual Channel Set Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (Z pg. 6) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 35). 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 35.
EN 37 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 35. 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.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EN 39 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 41 RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Recording cannot be started. ● There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its Record Safety tab removed. Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed. 2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. ● “L-1” or “F-1” has been selected as the input mode. Set to the desired channel. 3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder recording. ● The camcorder’s microphone is too close to the TV. ● The TV’s volume is too high. Position the camcorder so its microphone is away from the TV. Turn the TV’s volume down. 2. When scanning channels, some of them are skipped over. ● Those channels have been designated to be skipped. If you need the skipped channels, restore them ( Z pg. 38).
INDEX EN FRONT VIEW 1 23 TIMER 4 5 6 7 A DUB/ SIMUL PUSH JOG POWER COUNTER RESET VIDEO (MONO)L–AUDIO–R TV PROG SP/LP/EP TV PROG 8 9 +8 4 0 6 SP COLOUR SYSTEM REVIEW 15dB NORM 0 ! #$%^& * ( @ 1 POWER Button Z pg. 8 2 TIMER Button Z pg. 23, 25 3 Audio [A.] Dubbing [DUB] Button Z pg. 34 SIMUL Button Z pg. 17 4 Cassette Loading Slot 5 REVIEW Button Z pg. 13 6 PUSH JOG ™£ Button Z pg. 11 7 PLAY Button Z pg. 10 8 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors Z pg. 33 9 TV PROG +/– Buttons Z pg.
EN INDEX (cont.) DISPLAY PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 +8 4 0 6 6 SP REVIEW 15dB NORM 8 7 1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display Z pg. 18 Audio Level Indicator 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE SHUTTLE SEARCH: AUDIO DUBBING: AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE: STILL: SLOW: RECORD: RECORD PAUSE: 9 0 3 "Timer" Indicator Z pg. 23, 25 4 Channel Display Clock Display 5 Tape Speed Indicators Z pg. 15 6 Instant REVIEW Indicator Z pg. 13 7 Audio Mode Indicator Z pg.
EN ^ 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.
EN SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : Power consumption : Temperature Operating : Storage : Operating position : Dimensions (WxHxD) : Weight : Format : Maximum recording time (SP) : (LP) (EP) VIDEO/AUDIO Signal system Recording system Signal-to-noise ratio Horizontal resolution Frequency range Input/Output AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz 24 W 5°C to 40°C –20°C to 60°C Horizontal only 401 x 94 x 340 mm 3.8 kg VHS standard 240 min. with E-240 video cassette (PAL/MESECAM) : 160 min.
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EN HR-J655EA VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED COPYRIGHT © 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
