ENGLISH CONTENTS SEE AUTO SET UP ON REAR SIDE SAFETY FIRST 2 Safety Precautions ............................. 2 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 3 Basic Connections ............................ 3 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-DD858E/EH HR-J758E/EH INITIAL SETTINGS 4 Auto Set Up ...................................... 4 Language .......................................... 7 On-Screen Displays .......................... 8 Power Save Mode [J758E, DD858E only] ......................
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 Back of TV 21-pin SCART connector RF Cable (provided) TV Aerial Cable CHECK CONTENTS 1 2 Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” (Z pg. 62). 3 The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have. Mains Power Cord Mains outlet 4 SITUATE RECORDER Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
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 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. Language Code ENGLISH : 01 DEUTSCH : 02 FRANCAIS : 03 ITALIANO : 04 CASTELLANO : 05 NEDERLANDS SVENSKA NORSK SUOMI DANSK If you are referring to the on-screen display Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the language of your choice.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Auto Set Up results 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. 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.
EN This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 10 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically (Z pg. 6), you can change the language setting manually using this procedure as required. Language Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). – –:– – 1 2 1 2 3 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "AUTO CH SET", then press OK or . 2 5 6 7 8 9 4 . ACCESS MAIN MENU Press MENU.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) 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. 6 or 7). On-Screen Displays 1 2 3 Press MENU. 4 The default setting is “ON”, MODE SET so if you want on-screen AUTO TIMER OFF displays, leave the setting O. S. D. ON B. E. S. T. ON as it is and go to step 5.
EN Power Save Mode (HR-J758E and HR-DD858E only) Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). You can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off. 1 2 3 Press MENU. . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or . % 2 TURN ON THE RECORDER Press ● "REC LEVEL CTL" appears only with the HR-DD858E.
EN INFORMATION ON COLOUR SYSTEM Colour System Set 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. 1 2 3 Press MENU. – –:– – 1 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 .
PLAYBACK EN 11 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 LOAD A CASSETTE 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 PLAYBACK (cont.) Still Picture/Frame-ByFrame Playback (For HR-DD858E/EH) Playback Features JO 1 G TIME SCAN SHUTTLE TV PA PR U O SE G PLAY TV PROG 2 PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PROG buttons to correct the picture. ● During still picture, the sound from the previous 3 seconds (approx.) will be played back repeatedly (provided there was at least 6 seconds of normal playback prior to engaging the still picture mode).
EN Still la e rs Slow motio n Pl a y TV PA PR O U SE search Reverse sea G s ard Forw rch PLAY v e rs e Re low y G Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration to the right as you read the following procedures. Re p ve JO SHUTTLE NOTE: 13 Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (For HR-J758E/EH) TV PROG AY PL 1 FF REW PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK 1 Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PROG buttons to correct the picture.
EN 3R PICTURE SHUTTLE PLAYBACK (cont.) Variable-Speed Search (For HR-J758E/EH) If you own the HR-DD858E/EH, see page 18. PLAY 1 ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse variable-speed search (refer to the illustration on page 13). OR % or ● The more times you press, the faster the playback picture moves. ● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction.
EN Index Search Instant ReView 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 Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the Timer mode is disengaged. Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH % fi Press or (™ or £). “™ 1” or “£ 1” is displayed on screen and search begins in the corresponding direction.
EN PLAYBACK (cont.) SPATIALIZER SpatializerW This feature expands sound field when you play back any stereo source or view a stereo programme while recording it. *SpatializerW has no effect on recording quality. 1 – –:– – 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AUDIO 4 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.
EN 17 STOP PLAY Repeat Playback Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 50 times repeatedly. 1 2 3 Press STOP at any time to stop playback. – –:– – 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 4 START PLAYBACK Press PLAY. ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release. ● The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks slowly. ● The tape plays 50 times automatically, and then stops.
EN PLAYBACK (cont.) TimeScan TIME SCAN SHUTTLE PLAY (HR-DD858E/EH only) Your recorder is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScan allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in the forward and reverse search modes. Audio will be played back at normal speed during the TimeScan modes (Z pg. 19). TimeScan allows you to view a programme in search mode while listening to the audio. NOTES: ● "TIME SCAN AUDIO" must be set to "ON", or the sound will not be heard in TimeScan mode.
EN 19 TimeScan Names of special-effects playback Speed SP Speed LP Audio output Reverse Forward Search Play Slow-Motion *Still -9x -7x -5x -3x -1x -1/6x -1/18x 0 1/18x -1/6x -1/18x 0 1/18x Audio is not output. Audio is output. -7x -3x Audio is output. Slow-Motion Play Search 1/6x 1x 2x 3x 5x 7x 9x 1/6x 1x 2x Audio is not output. % or 9x Audio is output. button.
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 1 2 Press TV PROG +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the channel you wish to record. 3 Press SP/LP ( ). Check the SP/LP indicator on the recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape speed. 4 Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote control, or press RECORD on the recorder.
EN 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. 1 TV PR O G RECORD – –:– – – –:– – TV/VCR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0000 0 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 RECORDING (cont.) Receiving Stereo And Bilingual Programmes – –:– – 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AUDIO Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and, if you own the HR-J758EH or HR-DD858EH, 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 23 Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control (HR-DD858E/EH only) Your recorder allows manual adjustment of the Hi-Fi audio recording level. Normally the preset audio recording level is satisfactory, but if the sound you are going to record is too loud or too low, adjust the audio recording level while referring to the recorder's audio level meters. – –:– – 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 4 1 OK 1 Press MENU. 2 3 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “REC LEVEL CTL”, then press OK or .
EN RECORDING (cont.) B.E.S.T. Picture System Preparation 1 2 3 Press MENU. . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or . % RE CO RD PAUSE TURN ON THE RECORDER Press PLAY Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). The B.E.S.T.
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 25 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 SHOW VIEW , 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 The front display panel looks like this: 2 ENTER SHOWVIEW NUMBER Press the NUMBER keys to enter the SHOWVIEW number of a programme you wish to record. ● If you make a mistake, press and input the correct number.
EN 1 2 D AI VPS/PDC LY – –:– – 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 4 STOP+/– PROG 4 5 6 Press PROG or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears. 7 Press ‰ (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically and ‰ appears on the display panel. 1 P /L SP 3 SET TAPE SPEED Press SP/LP ( WEEKLY 0 27 ) to set the tape speed. SET VPS/PDC MODE Press VPS/PDC to select "ON" or "OFF".
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 SHOW VIEW 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 29 Satellite Tuner Users To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer Programming: 1 Set "AV2 SELECT" to "AV2" (Z pg. 37). 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 ‰, then press . ACCESS PROGRAM CHECK SCREEN/DISPLAY . TV PROG+/– START+/– PR START STOP 1 8:00 10:00 2 10:00 10:45 3 11:30 13:00 4 5 6 7 8 CH 3 2 1 DATE 24.12 25.12 25.12 D PROG AT [ E+ 1 ] : NEXT /– P /L SP 3 MENU OK 3 ACCESS PROGRAM SCREEN/ DISPLAY Press again to check more information.
EN 31 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 . . . Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180minute tape 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.
EN 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 and programme the timer on the satellite tuner; the recorder starts recording when the signals input from the satellite tuner to the AV2 IN/DECODER connector, and when there is no input signals the recorder stops recording and the power shuts off.
SPECIAL FEATURES EN Remote A/B Code Switching Remote Control Functions VCR 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 SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.) SAT 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 NUMBER 4 1 SET TV BRAND CODE Refer to the chart below.
EN SAT Satellite Tuner Multi-Brand Remote Control Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your satellite tuner set. In addition to JVC satellite tuners, other manufacturer’s satellite tuners can also be controlled. Before you start . . . ● Turn on the satellite tuner using its remote control. TV VCR – –:– – 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 35 NUMBER 4 1 SET SATELLITE RECEIVER BRAND CODE Refer to the chart below.
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 2 NUMBER "0" 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 1 3 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 VIDEO CHANNEL or AV mode Player Your recorder Recorder Your recorder 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) RF Cable (provided) Another recorder Recorder 37 TV Receiver RF Cable (provided) VIDEO CHANNEL or AV mode Another recorder Player AV2 SELECT Setting 1 2 3 4 fi fi Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen. Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or .
EN EDITING (cont.) Edit From A Camcorder You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder. MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors. ● When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your recorder. ● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder.
EN Audio Dubbing (HR-DD858E/EH only) 39 Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Normal audio track Pre-recorded tape PLAY Video/Hi-Fi audio track ST Audio-dubbed tape O P A. DUB TV U PA G O SE PR 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.
EN EDITING (cont.) Insert Editing (HR-DD858E/EH only) Recorder Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the audio dubbing function simultaneously. Use your video recorder as the recorder.
PLAY EN B U D RT A. IN SE ENGAGE INSERT EDITING 6 Press INSERT. 7 Load the source cassette and play back the segment that is to be inserted. When you reach the start of the section of the source tape that you wish to insert, press PLAY to start the tape in your recorder; Insert Editing begins at this point. ● Your recorder enters the Insert-Pause mode. (" ", " " and " " light up on the front display panel.
EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connection To A Satellite Tuner The AV2 IN/DECODER connector on the rear panel of your recorder allows simple connection to a satellite tuner. Aerial Aerial connector Outdoor Unit Back of TV Satellite Cable TV Aerial cable 21-pin AV input connectors (SCART) Satellite Tuner Unit ANT. IN DECODER VCR TV RF OUT Mains outlet ANT.
EN Connecting/ Using A Decoder TV Receiver RF Cable (provided) TV Aerial Cable AV1 IN/OUT 43 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. 1 2 3 SELECT INPUT MODE Set "AV2 SELECT" to "DECODER". (Z pg. 37) CONNECT DECODER Connect your recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER connector to the decoder's Euroconnector using a 21-pin SCART cable.
EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.) Connecting/ Using A Stereo System 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. 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 AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR I I I I Audio Cable (not provided) Speaker Television Speaker ANT.
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS EN 45 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). — interference appears in the TV picture after you have moved to a different area or a new station has started broadcasting in your area.
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 (Z pg. 4). — 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 4 1 U EN M 7 OK Press OK or . AUTO SET ● The Auto Set screen appears, and remains PLEASE WAIT on screen while the recorder searches for + + + 0 receivable stations. As Auto Channel [MENU] : EXIT Set progresses, the " " mark on the screen moves from Beginning End left to right. Wait until the screen as shown in step 7 appears.
EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 % 4 – –:– – SELECT BAND Press %fi to change the band between CH (regular) and CC (cable), then press . [5∞] : SELECT [ ] : CURSOR += : OK [MENU] : EXIT ∞ 0 ∞ 2 NUMBER PR CH ID FINE DECODER OFF 12 CH01 – –␣ – – +/– The blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the selected channel appear alternately for 8 seconds each. 4 5 1 INPUT CHANNEL Press the NUMBER keys to input the channel number you want to store.
EN Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 48 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. % until the item you want to delete begins DELETE CHANNEL Press . ● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one line. ● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary. Press MENU. Change Station Channel Position Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 48 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.
EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Set Stations (A) Set Stations (B) Set station names that are registered in your recorder. Set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder. Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 48 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. % ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN 1 SELECT STATION NAME CHARACTER % Press until the first letter of the station name begins blinking.
EN 51 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.) Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 48 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. – –:– – 2 3 2 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 1 U EN M OK 2 3 Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears. 4 ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN PERFORM TUNING Press until "+/–" begins blinking, then press %fi until the picture is its clearest. Then press OK.
EN 53 SHOWVIEW Setup IMPORTANT Normally, Auto Set Up (Z pg. 4) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 46) 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. — Set the Guide Program Number for that station manually.
EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). If you performed Auto Set Up (Z pg. 4) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 46), 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 or Auto Channel Set. or — the recorder's memory backup has expired.
EN – –:– – 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 4 3 MENU OK ● For the Just clock function, Z "Just Clock" on page 54. ● 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. Press %fi to set the channel position to the number representing the station transmitting clock setting data, then press OK or .
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 57 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.
EN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBACK TIMER 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. " " and "‰" remain lit on the display panel. Is there a problem? A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the still mode? A. No.
INDEX EN 59 FRONT VIEW 1 23 4 5 6 7 REW W SLO SLOW FF TIMER SPATIALIZER STANDBY/ON TV PROG/ JOG 3R PICTURE VIDEO (MONO)L –AUDIO– R TV PROG REC LINK 15dB NORM TV PROG 8 9 SHUTTLE +8 4 0 6 0 ! SP REVIEW VPS/PDC VCR INSERT A.DUB # $% ^& * @ Attach the provided connector cover when you do not use the front panel connectors. STANDBY/ON Button Z pg. 4 TIMER Button Z pg. 27, 29 SPATIALIZER Button Z pg. 16 Cassette Loading Slot PLAY Button Z pg. 11 TV PROG Dial Z pg. 20 JOG Dial Z pg.
EN INDEX (cont.) REAR VIEW 2 1 4 3 ANT. IN AV1 IN/OUT L R AUDIO OUT RF OUT AV2 IN/DECODER PAUSE 6 7 5 1 2 3 4 Mains Power Cord Z pg. 3 AV1 IN/OUT Connector Z pg. 3, 36 AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors Z pg. 44 ANT. IN Connector Z pg. 3 5 AV2 IN/DECODER Connector Z pg. 37,42, 43 6 Remote PAUSE Connector Z pg. 38 7 RF OUT Connector Z pg. 3 DISPLAY PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 +8 4 0 6 SP VCR 9 8 0 !@ 1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display Z pg. 24 Audio Level Indicator Z pg.
EN REMOTE CONTROL 6 7 8 TV SAT TV/VCR AUDIO 1 2 – –:– – 3 2 4 5 VPS/PDC 6 DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO 7 8 0000 AUX 9 0 START DEBUT STOP FIN 4 DATE TV PROG EXPRESS 1 PROG 30 SEC MENU TV PROG + 3 OK TV 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ VCR & * ( ) q w e r t y u i o p Q W + 1 2 3 4 5 – TV TV P ROG – E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) q w e r t y u i TV Button Z pg. 34 VCR Button Z pg. 34 TV/VCR Button Z pg. 21, 34 REVIEW Button Z pg. 15 NUMBER Keys Z pg. 20, 26 VPS/PDC Button Z pg.
EN SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 24 W Power off : 5.5 W Power save (HR-J758E and HR-DD858E only) : 3 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 x 94 x 347 mm Weight : 3.8 kg Format : VHS PAL standard Maximum recording time (SP) : 240 min. with E-240 video cassette (LP) : 480 min.
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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.