Page 1: Table Of Contents
AUTO SET UP AUTO SET UP ON REAR SIDE ON REAR SIDE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-E249E C.MEMORY DISPLAY ADD TIME DAILY WEEKLY C.RESET CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE PROG. EXPRESS PROGRAMMING AUDIO MONITOR TV/VCR (MONITOR) TIMER STANDBY/ON PUSH JOG 3R PICTURE...
Page 2: Safety First
Use a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L signals. For Italy: "It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.'95 published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.'95"...
Page 3: Installing Your New Recorder
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections Aerial terminal Back of TV 21-pin SCART connector RF Cable (provided) 21-pin SCART Cable Mains Power Cord AV1 IN/OUT Mains outlet It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COM- PLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PER- FORMED.
Page 4: Initial Settings
Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set PUSH JOG International Telephone Country Code SUOMI : 358 SUISSE PORTUGAL : 351 ITALIA DEUTSCHLAND : 49 ESPAÑA NORGE : 47 BELGIUM SVERIGE : 46 NEDERLAND : 31 DANMARK : 45 GREECE...
Page 5: Select Language
PUSH JOG Language Code ENGLISH : 01 NEDERLANDS : 06 DEUTSCH : 02 SVENSKA FRANCAIS : 03 NORSK ITALIANO : 04 SUOMI CASTELLANO : 05 DANSK Auto Set Up results appear on the front display panel When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been completed success- fully the correct current...
Page 6 If both auto channel set and auto clock set have been performed successfully: Perform "Video Channel Set" on page 8. Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder's memory by using the TV PROG.
Page 7: Language
Language Be sure to set your Video Channel before performing Language setting ( pg. 8). Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU PUSH JOG This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 10 different languages.
Page 8: Video Channel Set
If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer. EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE Press OK.
Page 9 ¡ TV PROG. IMPORTANT: Before performing the following steps, make sure the recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder. With AV Connection ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE Hold down STOP on the recorder until the display panel shows the following.
Page 10: Showv
Setup Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). NUMBER CANCEL MENU PUSH JOG With S because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognise. NOTE: “Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) Number” refers to the assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for S timer recording.
Page 11 ENTER SHOWVIEW NUMBER Press OK, and a cursor appears above “GUIDE PROG”. Then, using the NUMBER keys, input the number (found in most TV listings) of a program scheduled to be broadcast on each station on the list from step 1, starting at the top.
Page 12: Playback
Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 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.
Page 13: Playback Features
Playback Features PUSH JOG Variable-Speed Search 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 in the right column). During playback, press PUSH JOG The more times you press, the faster the playback picture moves.
Page 14 PAUSE 3R PICTURE indicator High-Speed (Turbo) Search ¡ To resume normal playback, press PLAY. NOTES: For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds. When released, normal playback resumes. In the search, still, or frame by frame playback mode, the picture may be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.
Page 15: Repeat Playback
3R Picture 3R(= Resolution and Response Recovery technology) maximises sense of resolution and sharpens image edges to make playback picture look better focused. ACTIVATE 3R PICTURE Press 3R PICTURE. The 3R PICTURE indicator will light. To turn off 3R Picture, press 3R PICTURE again so that the light goes off.
Page 16: Index Search
REVIEW C.RESET SCENE FINDER PUSH JOG Tape Position Indicator 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 “+”...
Page 17 C.MEMORY so that the “M” mark appears before pressing REW. Remote A/B Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote Search control’s A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals.
Page 18: Recording
Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). NUMBER RECORD 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. ¡...
Page 19: On-Screen Displays
On-Screen Displays Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU PUSH JOG The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing. PR. 12 ABCD 21 : 00 24. 12. 97 – WARNING– TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON [CANCEL]...
Page 20: Picture System
B.E.S.T. Picture System Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). RECORD MENU PUSH JOG Display Panel Indication As the tape check progresses, the “– –” marks on the display panel increase upward. Once the "BEST" indicator starts blinking, the check is complete.
Page 21 RECORD NOTES: The B.E.S.T. system works 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.
Page 22: Recording Features
Record One Programme While Watching Another 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. ¡ Elapsed Recording Time Indication You can check the exact time of a recording.
Page 23 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. START RECORDING Press RECORD on the recorder. ¡ ENGAGE ITR MODE Press RECORD again.
Page 24: Timer Recording
Guide feature tells you which button on the remote control must be pressed next by lighting it up. To use this feature, with the TV/SAT./VCR switch set to "VCR", press ILLUMI GUIDE before performing step 1. (PROG., REW, PLAY, FF light up at this time.)
Page 25: Show View
ACCESS SHOWVIEW PROGRAM SCREEN Press OK, and the Program screen appears (if you’re just starting out, “P1” appears). The display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing PROG. CHECK changes the display to the programme stop time, then the date and channel position. IMPORTANT Be sure to confirm the setting of PDC/VPS recording.
Page 26: Regular Timer Programming
Illumi-Guide feature, where the remote control tells you which button to press next by lighting it up. To use the Illumi-Guide feature, with the TV/SAT./VCR switch set to "VCR", press ILLUMI GUIDE before performing step 1. (PROG., REW, PLAY, FF light up at this time.) If you aren't going to use the Illumi-Guide feature, go directly to step 1.
Page 27 NUMBER :PDC/VPS ENTER PROGRAMME DATE Press DATE +/–. (The current date appears on screen. The date you enter appears in its place.) If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, the following buttons remain lit: START +/–, STOP +/–, DATE +/–, TV PROG.
Page 28: Auto Timer
CANCEL START+/– MENU PUSH JOG Check And Cancel Programmes ACCESS PROGRAMME DISPLAY AND/OR SCREEN Press PROG. CHECK. The display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing OK changes the display to the programme stop time, then the date and channel position. If the recorder is turned on and the TV is set to its VIDEO channel or AV mode, you can check program information on screen as well.
Page 29: Timer Warning
DISPLAY CANCEL START+ PDC/VPS Recording Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme Delivery Control) and VPS (Video Programme System) are service designed to assure safe, accurate timer recording. With this system, special code signals are transmitted together with the audio/video signals.
Page 30: Editing
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder NUMBER "0" MENU PUSH JOG AV2 SELECT Setting Press MENU twice to access the Main Menu screen. Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK. Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ...
Page 31 TV Receiver Player 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) VIDEO CHAN- NEL or RF Cable AV mode (provided) Another recorder Recorder Your recorder Recorder 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) Another recorder Player Your recorder TV Receiver RF Cable (provided) VIDEO CHAN- NEL or mode...
Page 32: Edit From A Camcorder
Edit From A Camcorder NUMBER "0" You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder. TV PROG. Recorder VIDEO input EDITING (cont.) MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors.
Page 33: System Connections
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting/ Using A Decoder TV Receiver RF Cable (provided) AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN/DECODER Satellite antenna Satellite tuner 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.
Page 34: Special Features
TV PROG. TV/SAT./VCR IMPORTANT Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work with your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function capability. TV BRAND NAME...
Page 35: Satellite Tuner Multi-Brand Remote Control
TV/SAT./VCR IMPORTANT Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC satellite tuners, as well as many other models, it may not work with your satellite tuner, or in some instances, may have limited function capability. SATELLITE TUNER BRAND...
Page 36: Tuner Set
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU PUSH JOG IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area.
Page 37 MENU PUSH JOG IMPORTANT Depending on the reception conditions, the station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly, S pg. 24) will not work correctly; be sure to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly pg.10, "S Setup").
Page 38: Storing Channels Manually
Storing Channels Manually Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 36). ACCESS MAIN MENU Press MENU twice. ACCESS CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK. The Confirma- tion screen appears.
Page 39 Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 38 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Set Stations (A) SELECT ITEM Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ until the item you want begins blinking. Then press OK twice and the station’s name (ID) begins blinking.
Page 40: Tv Station And Id List
TV Station And ID List STATION NAME 1000 TV1000 3SAT 3SAT ADLT ADULT ANT3 ANTENA3 ARTE ARTE BBC GROUP BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 BAYERN3 CANAL PLUS PORTUGUSES CAN5 CANALE5 CHANNEL4 CHANNEL5 CHLD CHILD CINE CINEMA CLUB TELECLUB CSUR ANDALUCIA DISC DISCOVERY DR TV ETB1...
Page 41: Clock Set
CLOCK SET Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU PUSH JOG IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if auto clock set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( Auto Channel Set ( backup has expired.
Page 42: Auto Clock Set
MENU PUSH JOG NOTES: Auto Clock and Just Clock require a PDC signal, and will not operate with a VPS signal. Just Clock (when set to "ON") enables adjustment of the recorder's built-in clock every hour on the hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00.
Page 43: Troubleshooting
Try manual tracking. ( pg. 14) Press TV PROG.+ or – a few times to remove the noise bars from the screen. Consult your JVC dealer. CORRECTIVE ACTION Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed.
Page 44: Other Problems
TV. The TV’s volume is too high. Those channels have been desig- nated to be skipped. Recording is in progress. The TV/SAT./VCR switch is in the wrong position. After the manual settings were made, Auto Channel Set was performed.
Page 45: Questions And Answers
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBACK 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. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the still mode? A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.
Page 46: Index
FRONT VIEW TIMER TV PROG VIDEO AUDIO Open the lid to access covered connectors and buttons. 1 STANDBY/ON Button 2 TIMER Button pg. 25, 27 3 TV PROG. +/– Buttons pg. 18 4 Cassette Loading Slot 5 PLAY Button pg. 12 6 TV PROG.
Page 47: Rear View
5 Counter Memory Indicator 6 Channel * Channel position 1 will be displayed as "CH 1". Clock Display 7 Instant REVIEW Indicator 8 "Cassette Loaded" Mark 9 VCR Indicator 0 Tape Remaining Time Indicator ! Counter/Remain Display ANT. IN AV1 IN/OUT RF OUT pg.
Page 48 The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite tuners of JVC and other brands. Point the remote control toward the sensor window. The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.
Page 49: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption : 20 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 430 x 94 x 348 mm Weight : 4.4 kg Format...
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Page 52 Auto Set Up The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Guide Program numbers automatically. BEFORE YOU START PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT: The TV aerial cable is connected to the ANT.IN jack on the rear panel of the video recorder. The video recorder's mains power cord is connected to a mains outlet.

JVC HR-E249E Instructions Manual

Safety First

Installing Your New Recorder

Initial Settings

Playback

Recording

Timer Recording

Editing

System Connections

Special Features

Tuner Set

Clock Set

Troubleshooting

Questions and Answers

Index

Specifications

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