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- Page 1 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-J785EK TV/VCR AUDIO – –:– – VPS/PDC DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO 0000 START STOP DATE DEBUT EXPRESS 30 SEC PROG 24H EXPRESS REVIEW PUSH / TURN INSTRUCTIONS LPT0545-001A...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If the fuse fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. - Page 3 safety first o button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches STANDBY/ON operating current on and off. “y ” shows electrical power standby and “ z” shows Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed video recorder.
- Page 4 safety first Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Diagrams of Equipment ........ 6 Equipment Key ..........7 Welcome to JVC ..........8 Three-Step Quick Start ....... 10 Basic Features ..........13 Advanced Features ........29 Subsidiary Information ......57 List of Terms ..........61... -
Page 6: Diagrams Of Equipment
diagrams of equipment 24H EXPRESS REVIEW PUSH / TURN front panel & – –:– – TV/VCR AUDIO ENTREE CONTROLEUR SAT ANT. IN SORTIE SAT CONTROL ENTREE/DECODEUR ENTREE/SORTIE ANTENNE IN/DECODER IN/OUT SORTIE RF OUT AUDIO VPS/PDC DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO 0000 rear panel START STOP DATE... -
Page 7: Equipment Key
(TV Muting) Button connection to aerial terminal picture search, preset position of TV receiver. REMOTE CONTROL mutes sound of connected JVC 1 TV Button enables Remote selection or 24H Express Control of your JVC TV. Timer Programming. VCR DISPLAY PANEL... -
Page 8: Welcome To Jvc
Welcome to JVC Thank you for choosing JVC. We hope that you will get many hours of enjoy- ment from your new unit. In just three easy steps you will be ready to enjoy the exceptional perfor- mance of your new VCR. - Page 9 (continued) GETTING EVERYTHING READY Connect the cables as indicated in the diagram (below), using connect cables the TV Aerial Cable, the RF Cable and the 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided). RF Cable (provided) TV Aerial Cable (not...
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Page 10: Three-Step Quick Start
three-step quick start Three-Step Quick Start For Step , be sure to perform either of the methods: Auto Setup or Preset Download. Auto Setup before you start START AUTO SETUP Press the o button. If ‘Auto’ appears on the display panel, press OK (or E). Check that the VCR is turned off and no The display panel on the front of the VCR will show the... -
Page 11: Preset Download
three step quick start FINISH AUTO SETUP Press O and move on to to check the results. Step 2 If there is a power cut or you accidentally press a button during Auto oops! , turn the VCR off and then on again. Re-perform Setup Auto Setup Preset Download... - Page 12 TV picture while the VCR’s power is on. Set your Video Channel manually. ( pg. 48, Video Channel Set IF YOU HAVE ANY DIFFICULTY WITH THE ABOVE PROCEDURES CALL THE JVC CUSTOMER SERVICE HOT LINE ON 0870 330 5000...
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Page 13: Basic Features
Basic Features Playback............. 14 Playback Features ........16 Recording ........... 18 ® VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming .... 21 Express Timer Programming ...... 24 24H Express Timer Programming ....26... -
Page 14: Playback
basic features Playback Playback is the most basic operation possible with your VCR. Audio-visual information recorded on a cassette will be played back on your TV screen just like a broadcast programme. Load a Video Cassette Make sure that the window side of the cassette is facing up and the spine label is before you start facing away from the VCR. -
Page 15: Video Heads Cleaning
• Depending on the tape, noise may appear during normal playback. Video Heads Cleaning Use a dry cleaning cassette — JVC TCL-2U — in the following cases: • Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back. • The picture is unclear or no picture appears. -
Page 16: Playback Features
basic features Playback Features Advanced JOG Dial can be found on the front right of the VCR. It has various functions, JOG Dial such as picture search ( this page and pg. 17), selecting preset position ( pg. 18), 24H Express Timer Programming ( pg. 26), etc. Pause During Playback There are two ways to view a still picture during playback: Push the center part of the... -
Page 17: Slow Motion
basic features Slow Motion This VCR will play your cassette forwards or backwards in slow motion. You can make it do this in one of three ways: PROG 30 SEC During playback, turn the JOG Dial to the right for forwards slow method one motion, or to the left for reverse slow motion. -
Page 18: Recording
basic features 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 VCR. Choose a Programme There are two ways to select a preset position of the VCR. before you start Press or the number keys on the Remote Control to select... -
Page 19: Record A Programme While Watching Another
basic features Notes on Recording TV/VCR When using both the RF and SCART connections, you can switch between TV – –:– – and VCR by pressing the TV/VCR button on the Remote Control. Display Tape Remaining Time TV/VCR AUDIO – –:– – VPS/PDC DAILY/QTDN. -
Page 20: Instant Timer Recording
basic features Recording Resume Function If there is a power cut during recording (or Instant Timer Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the VCR unless the VCR’s memory backup has expired. Instant Timer Recording This method allows you to quickly set the VCR to record in 30 minute incre- ments. -
Page 21: Video Plus
basic features ® VIDEO Plus + Timer Programming The VIDEO Plus+ system uses the code numbers – called PlusCodes – before you start printed after each programme in your TV listings guide. These are a kind of Make sure that the shorthand for video recorders and using them automatically sets your VCR VCR’s clock is set to record the correct programme, channel and time. - Page 22 basic features Check the Results PROG Press O. The VIDEO Plus+ Program screen appears. -P1- PLUSCODE NO. 56781234 START STOP 21:00 22:00 Make sure that the preset number displayed is the VPS/PDC VPS/PDC OFF DATE TV PROG one that you want. If it is incorrect, the wrong 25.12 0000 BBC1...
- Page 23 basic features Engage Timer Mode You must now put the VCR into Timer Mode by pressing c otherwise no recording will take place. c will appear on the display panel. To disengage the Timer Mode, press c again. If no video tape is loaded or the safety tab is removed, c, Play indicator (,) and Record indicator (U) will flash.
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Page 24: Express Timer Programming
basic features Express Timer Programming If you do not know the PlusCode for the programme that you wish to record, before you start follow the instructions below to manually set your VCR to record. Make sure that the VCR’s clock is set correctly Get to the Programme Screen Insert a cassette with... - Page 25 basic features satellite receiver users To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer Programming: • Perform ‘Satellite Receiver Control Setting’ ( pg. 36). • Press (number key ) to change . Then press TV PROG PR +/– enter the preset position for the satellite receiver. •...
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Page 26: Express Timer Programming
basic features 24H Express Timer Programming You can program a timer recording that starts within 24 hours using the 24H EXPRESS c button and the Advanced JOG Dial on the VCR. Press the enter program mode before you start c button on the VCR. The EXPRESS Programme Start Time indicator starts blinking REVIEW... - Page 27 basic features Check, Cancel & Change Programmes Press c, then press o to disengage the timer START STOP DATE mode. 8:00 10:00 24.12 10:45 25.12 10:00 11:30 13:00 25.12 Press C. The TV review the programmes screen will display a list of the programmes set for timer recording (screen A).
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Page 28: When Programmes Overlap Each Other
basic features When Programmes Overlap Each Other appears, you have another programme overlapping the PROGRAM OVERLAPPED programme you have just made. confirm overlapping programmes The STOP DATE START Program Check screen appears and conflicting 8:00 10:00 24.12 10:00 10:45 25.12 programmes will start blinking. -
Page 29: Advanced Features
Advanced Features Picture Quality ........... 30 The B.E.S.T. Picture System ...... 31 Sound Modes ..........32 Finding Specific Scenes ......33 T-V Link Functions........34 Satellite Receiver Control Settings ... 36 Auto Satellite Programme Recording ..39 Editing ............41 Other Functions ......... 44 Connection to a Stereo System .... -
Page 30: Picture Quality
advanced features Picture Quality Manual Tracking Your VCR is equipped with automatic tracking control. This will be adequate for most tapes and will automatically adjust the tracking to suit the particular tape in use but if you insert an old or worn tape, it may be necessary to manually adjust the track- ing in order to get the best picture. -
Page 31: The B.e.s.t. Picture System
advanced features The B.E.S.T. Picture System The Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking (B.E.S.T.) System checks the about b.e.s.t. condition of the tape in use and compensates during recording and playback to give the best picture quality possible. The default setting is ON. Works in SP and LP modes Turning B.E.S.T. -
Page 32: Sound Modes
advanced features Sound Modes NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts This VCR is equipped with a digital stereo sound decoder ( ) which makes NICAM before you start the reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the VCR is tuned Set On Screen Display to a different preset, the type of broadcast will be displayed on the TV screen for (O.S.D.) to ON... -
Page 33: Finding Specific Scenes
advanced features Finding Specific Scenes Skip Search During playback, press 3 up to 4 times. Each press of the 3 button will cause the VCR to go into fast-motion playback for a period of 30 seconds. Normal playback resumes automatically. •... -
Page 34: T-V Link Functions
advanced features T-V Link Functions When you connect the VCR and your TV via both the RF cable and the fully- wired 21-pin SCART cable ( pg. 9), the following functions are available. You can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV. -
Page 35: Direct Rec
advanced features Direct Rec You can start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV with simple operation. Press and hold T and press . on the Remote Control, or press T on the VCR. Follow the procedure below to use this function. Press m. -
Page 36: Satellite Receiver Control Settings
advanced features Satellite Receiver Control Settings The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Around 20 seconds before the VIDEO Plus+ timer record- ing or Manual timer recording starts, the VCR sets its input mode to L-2 and automatically switches the satellite receiver’s channels using the provided Satellite Controller. - Page 37 advanced features Setting satellite receiver’s brand After installation, set the satellite receiver’s brand correctly and perform test; otherwise, the Satellite Controller cannot work correctly. Turn on the satellite receiver’s power. turn on satellite receiver Press m. Move the highlight bar to INITIAL get to the mode set screen using the A and B buttons and press O (or E).
- Page 38 advanced features Check Result of Test If the satellite receiver’s channel number has been changed to the same channel as SAT CONTROL SET you set ... SAT PROG : 111 Press the A and B buttons to move the CHANGED TO 111 highlight bar to CHANGED TO ...
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Page 39: Auto Satellite Programme Recording
advanced features Auto Satellite Programme Recording Auto Record from Satellite Receiver This facility allows a programme timer-recorded using the satellite receiver to be recorded on the VCR. Connect your satellite receiver, TV and VCR (see diagram below). connect up 21-pin AV Input Connectors Aerial Outdoor Unit... - Page 40 advanced features Enter the details of the programme into your satellite programme satellite receiver receiver (see receiver manual) and put a tape in the VCR. Press m. Move the highlight bar to using the MODE SET get to the mode set screen A and B buttons and press O (or E).
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Page 41: Editing
advanced features Editing L-2 SELECT Setting to the appropriate mode depending on the type of unit connected L-2 SELECT to the rear panel AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector of this VCR. Press m. Move the highlight bar to MODE get to the mode set screen using the A and B buttons and press O (or E). -
Page 42: Editing Using Another Vcr
advanced features Editing Using Another VCR Connect the two VCRs together using a 21-pin SCART cable. If connect up this VCR is to be the player, connect its connecter to the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT recording VCR. If this VCR is to be the recorder, you can use either the AV1 (L-1) or the A connecter to connect to the player VCR. -
Page 43: Editing From A Camcorder
advanced features Editing from a Camcorder Connect the Camcorder’s connecter to the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connect up VCR’s rear panel or the A connecter, via an AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT V2 (L-2) IN/DECODER optional cable adapter. Press so that (for AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connecter) or set input mode (for A... -
Page 44: Other Functions
advanced features Other Functions On-Screen Display (O.S.D.) This function allows you to turn the on-screen information Press m, move the highlight get to the mode set screen MODE SET bar to using the A and B buttons and press MODE SET B.E.S.T. -
Page 45: Power Save Mode
advanced features Power Save Mode You can reduce the power consumption while the VCR is turned off. Press m. Move the highlight get to the mode set screen MODE SET bar to using the A and B buttons and press MODE SET B.E.S.T. -
Page 46: Auto Timer
advanced features Auto Timer When the is set to , the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR power is AUTO TIMER turned off and automatically disengaged when the VCR is powered back on. Press m. Move the highlight get to the mode set screen MODE SET bar to using the A and B buttons and press... -
Page 47: Connection To A Stereo System
advanced features Connection to a Stereo System It is possible to connect your VCR to a suitably equipped stereo system and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo system. Connect the connecters on the VCR to the AUDIO OUT L AUX IN TAPE MONITOR connect up... -
Page 48: Video Channel Set
TV screen. If the bars do not appear or are not clear, choose another vacant channel and try again. If you cannot obtain the vertical white bars on any channel between 22 and 69, consult your local JVC dealer. Exit Video Channel Set Mode Press O. -
Page 49: Tuner Set
advanced features Tuner Set The VCR needs to find, identify and memorise all available stations in your area in order to record programmes correctly. Once done, pressing the A or B buttons enables you to jump to the available channels without going via any vacant channels. This channel search can be done either automatically or manually. -
Page 50: Manual Channel Setup
advanced features Manual Channel Setup Press m. Move the get to the confirmation screen MAIN MENU highlight bar to using the A and B buttons MANUAL CH SET MODE SET and press O (or E). AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET INITIAL SET [1] a k [MENU]: EXIT... -
Page 51: Delete A Channel
advanced features Change Station Name Press m. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET get to the confirmation screen using the A and B buttons and press O (or E). Use the button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar select position to the preset position you want then press O twice. -
Page 52: Change Station Preset Position
advanced features Change Station Preset Position Press m. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET get to the confirmation screen using the A and B buttons and press O (or E). Use the button on the Remote Control until the item you want to select item move begins blinking then press O. -
Page 53: Fine-Tuning Stored Channels
advanced features Fine-Tuning Stored Channels Press m. Move the highlight bar to using MANUAL CH SET get to the confirmation screen the A and B buttons and press O (or E). Use the button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to the select item channel that you wish to fine-tune then press O twice. -
Page 54: Tv Station Channel Number Guide
advanced features TV Station Channel Number Guide Region Transmitter BBC1 BBC2 London & South-East Bluebell Hill — Crystal Palace Dover — Heathfield — Oxford South-West Beacon Hill — Caradon Hill — Huntshaw Cross Redruth Stockland Hill — Channel Islands Fremont Point —... -
Page 55: Clock Set
advanced features Clock Set You should only need to perform this function if: • Auto Clock Set was not performed correctly by Auto Setup, Preset Download or Auto Channel • The VCR’s memory backup has expired • You want to change the Just Clock setting Setting the Clock Press m. -
Page 56: Guide Program Numbers
advanced features Guide Program Numbers Guide Program Numbers are used by the VIDEO Plus+ system to identify the correct preset to record. You should only need to perform this function if: • using a PlusCode does not identify a preset number automatically •... -
Page 57: Subsidiary Information
subsidiary information Question and Answers PLAYBACK RECORDING What happens if the end of the tape is When I pause and then resume a reached during playback or search? recording, the end of the recording before The tape is automatically rewound to the the pause is overlapped by the beginning of beginning. - Page 58 • The video heads may be dirty. 4. The playback picture is blurred Use a dry cleaning cassette JVC or interrupted while TV broad- TCL-2U or consult your JVC dealer. casts are clear or USE CLEAN- ING CASSETTE message appears on the screen.
- Page 59 subsidiary information SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION RECORDING 1. Recording cannot be started. • There is no cassette loaded, or Insert a cassette, or using the cassette loaded has had its adhesive tape, cover the hole record safety tab removed. where the tab was removed.
- Page 60 subsidiary information SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION OTHER PROBLEMS • The camcorder’s microphone is Position the camcorder so its 1. Whistling or howling is heard too close to the TV. microphone is away from the TV. from the TV during camcorder •...
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Page 61: List Of Terms
list of terms List of Terms A A A A A N N N N N Auto Channel Setup ..........49 Next Function Memory .......... 46 Auto Satellite Programme Recording ...... 39 NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts ....32 Auto Setup ..............10 NTSC Tapes .............. - Page 62 MEMO...
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- Page 64 s p e c i f i c a t i o n s g e n e r a l Ó Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption : on : 16 W, off : 4.0 W Operating Temperature : 5°C to 40°C Storage Temperature: –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only...