VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER ENGLISH CONTENTS HR-J747MS HR-J647MS SAFETY FIRST 2 Safety Precautions ...................... 2 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 3 Basic Connections ..................... 3 INITIAL SETTINGS 4 Auto Set Up ............................... 4 Video Channel Set ..................... 5 Select Language ......................... 6 Select Television System ............. 7 Clock Set ................................... 8 On-Screen Displays ...................
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 AV-IN terminals 1 2 RF Cable (provided) Back of TV AV Cable (not provided) 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. Basic Connections Aerial terminal EN TV Aerial Cable 3 CHECK CONTENTS Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” (Z pg. 40).
EN INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up Auto 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 Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels automatically. You can refer to the front display panel and/or the on-screen display to perform this procedure. Before starting, make sure of the following: ● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder.
EN 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. 5 The video recorder is designed to send picture and sound signals via the connected RF cable to your TV on UHF channel 36.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Select Language 1 Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 TURN ON THE RECORDER Press . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU twice. ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "INITIAL SET", then press OK.
EN Select Television System 1 Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 2 3 1 2 7 8 9 4 2 3 ¶ 7 MENU 4 ¡ 3 ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "INITIAL SET", then press OK. MAIN MENU FUNCTION SET TUNER SET ACCESS TV SYSTEM SELECT SCREEN Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "TV SYSTEM SELECT", then press OK.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 DATE+/– 7 STOP+/– 1 8 3 9 0 4 TURN THE RECORDER ON Press . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU twice. ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "INITIAL SET", then press OK.
EN 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 VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3 4 4 2 1 3 ¶ 7 ¡ TURN ON THE RECORDER Press . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU twice. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing PUSH JOG %fi, then press OK. ACCESS O.S.D. SCREEN Place the pointer next to "O.S.D.
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 ST O P/ PLAY EJ EC T COLOUR SYSTEM q 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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 High-Speed Search Playback Features Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder’s controls or the remote control. 1 NOTE: Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the following procedures. Still 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.
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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 REVIEW C. RESET 4 SP/LP/EP 2 PL TV PROG AY 1 3 ¶ 7 8 4 1 3 C.MEMORY ¡ FF 1 Press (SP/LP/EP) on the remote to engage manual tracking. 2 Press TV PROG + or – to adjust tracking.
EN Index Search 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 NOTE: ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH fi % Press PUSH JOG or (™ or £) on the remote control. “™ 1” or “£ 1” is displayed on screen and search begins in the corresponding direction.
EN PLAYBACK (cont.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AU D IO M O N IT O R Tape Position Indicator 0 3 + + 1:23:45 End NOTE: 4 Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when the indication is not correct. 2 REW The tape position indicator appears on screen when, from the Stop mode, you press FF, REW or perform an Index Search. The position of “5” in relation to “0” (beginning) or + 0 “+” (end) shows you where you are on the tape. ”O.S.D.” (Z pg.
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 PLAY EC EJ P/ O ST 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 /L P/ EP 3 SP NUMBER T COLOUR SYSTEM q 2 4 2 TV PROG 3 ¶ 7 PLAY 8 4 1 3 PAUSE ¢ 3 4 5 6 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.
EN RECORDING (cont.) Record One Programme While Watching Another Recording Features SIMUL RECORD 1 AUDIO MONITOR PAUSE DISPLAY 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. ● 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.
EN Receiving Stereo And Bilingual Programmes (HR-J747MS only) Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) as well, making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.
EN RECORDING (cont.) B.E.S.T. Picture System Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). RECORD q 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 1 2 3 LOAD A CASSETTE Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
EN 19 NOTES: RECORD ● The B.E.S.T. system works for SP and LP (or EP) 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 3 ¶ 7 RECORD 4 1 3 ATTENTION: Since the B.E.S.T.
EN TIMER RECORDING Timer Programming 1 Remember, the clock must be set before you can programme the timer (Z pg. 8). 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 VIDEO channel (or AV mode). ● Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button.(Z pg.
EN 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 D AI LY 1 WEEKLY 0 4 TIMER 9 2 1 3 ¶ 7 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN After confirming all information is correct, press OK and the normal screen appears. ● Repeat steps 1–8 for each additional programme. ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE Press TIMER. The recorder turns off automatically. ¡ To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . . . . .
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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 PROG CHECK CANCEL 4 1 TIMER 2 TV PROG+/– START+/– 3 P+ O 8 ST 7 4 1 MENU 3 2 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET", then press OK.
EN 23 Control Two JVC VCRs "1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R BE BE R 1 M U N " VCR The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs independently; one set to respond to your 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 VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your VCR to respond to B code signals.
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" 4 2 TV PROG 1 3 ¶ 7 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 2 TV PROG 1 3 ¶ 7 ¡ You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder. 1 2 3 8 4 1 4 ¢ 3 MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors. ● Use the L connector for monaural connection. ● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder.
EN INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY Setting Of The Colour System Select Buttons Use the COLOUR SYSTEM button on the recorder's 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 AUTO Mode 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 27 Playback This recorder can play back all 3 types of recorded tape. HR-J747/647MS Recorded tape PAL Playback circuit Multi-system receiver PAL MESECAM Built-in RFconverter K, I, G, M MESECAM NTSC[PAL NTSC PAL (B/G, D/K, I) NTSC (M) RF OUT NTSC 3.58 MHz Multi-system monitor Manual switching Manual switching NTSC 4.43 MHz VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT PAL SECAM NTSC 3.58 NTSC 4.
EN TUNER SET Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 3 ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Press PUSH JOG% fi to place the pointer next to "TUNER SET", then press OK. MAIN MENU FUNCTION SET TUNER SET 1 2 3 INITIAL SET 4 5 6 [5/∞ ] = [MENU] : EXIT 7 8 9 4 2 TV PROG 1 3 ¶ 7 ¡ Press PUSH JOG% fi to place the pointer next to "AUTO CH SET", then press OK.
EN Manual Channel Set Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (Z pg. 4) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 28). 1 2 3 ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 6 Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 28. ACCESS MANUAL CH SET SCREEN Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "MANUAL CH SET", then press OK. SELECT BAND Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to the band of your choice, then press OK to initiate Manual Channel Set.
EN TUNER SET (cont.) Delete A Channel Example:To swap CH03 and CH09. Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 28. ACCESS CHANNEL LIST Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK. SELECT CHANNEL Press PUSH JOG %fi to until the channel you want to delete begins blinking.
EN Fine-Tuning Channels 1 2 3 Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 28. ACCESS CHANNEL LIST Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK. SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE ● The "FRQ" number for that channel starts blinking. 4 5 TV System Selection – When you see the picture but hear no audio ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Press PUSH JOG %fi until the channel you want to tune begins blinking, then press OK twice.
EN REMOTE CONTROL NOTE: If your TV is a JVC, you don’t have to set the code in step 1. Go to step 2. TV TV /V C R Multi-Brand 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN 33 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.) 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. ● “AU” has been selected as the input mode. Set to the desired channel. 3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.
EN 35 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. 29). 3.
EN 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.
INDEX EN 37 FRONT VIEW 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 REW FF POWER DISPLAY AUDIO SIMUL MONITOR SHUTTLE WIDE +8 4 0 QUALITY AUTO SP/LP TIMER VIDEO (MONO)L – AUDIO – R 0 TV PROG / JOG q COLOUR SYSTEM L 6 10 –20dB NORM ! @ 1 DISPLAY Button Z pg.16 2 SIMUL Button Z pg.17 3 POWER Button Z pg. 4 4 AUDIO MONITOR Button Z pg.14 5 COLOUR SYSTEM Button Z pg. 26 6 Cassette Loading Slot 7 RECORD Button Z pg. 15 8 SHUTTLE Ring Z pg. 11 9 TV PROG Dial Z pg. 15 JOG Dial Z pg.
EN INDEX (cont.) DISPLAY PANEL 1 +8 4 0 L 6 REVIEW M 6 10 –20dB NORM SP LP EP R 8 7 9 1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display Z pg. 18 Audio Level Indicator 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE SHUTTLE SEARCH: 3 4 5 2 STILL: SLOW: RECORD: RECORD PAUSE: 3 "Timer" Indicator Z pg. 21 0 4 Counter Memory Indicator Z pg. 13 5 Channel*/Mode Display Z pg. 15 *Channel position 1 will be displayed as "CH 1". Clock Display Z pg. 8 6 Instant REVIEW Indicator Z pg.
EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 VCR 0 ! @ # 2 4 5/ADD TIME 6 7 8/DAILY 9/WEEKLY CANCEL /C.RESET 0/AUX 4 TIMER PROG CHECK 3 EXPRESS PROGRAMMING START 1 STOP REW ¶ REC PROG 1 /MENU 3PLAY 7 STOP 4 TV PROG DATE FF 8 PAUSE TV VOL % ^ & * ¢ i 3 OK C.MEMORY ¡ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ ( ) TV VOL PUSH JOG o % q w e r t y u i TV Button Z pg. 32 VCR Button Z pg. 15 NUMBER Keys Z pg. 15 ADD TIME Button (no function with this recorder) DAILY Button Z pg. 21 AUX Button Z pg.
EN SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement Rating : Operating : 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 110 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz AC 090 – 260 V`, 50/60 Hz 24 W 5°C to 40°C –20°C to 60°C Horizontal only 400 x 94 x 340 mm 3.3 kg VHS standard 240 min.
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