JVC HR-J781AM Instructions Manual

Jvc video cassette recorder instructions

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LPT0595-001C
COPYRIGHT © 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
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
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.
Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified
service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard,
remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to
connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.
ATTENTION
1. This recorder can also receive SECAM colour television
signals for recording and playback.
2. Recordings made of SECAM television signals produce
monochrome pictures if played back on another video
recorder of SECAM standard, or do not produce normal
colour pictures if played back on another video recorder of
PAL standard.
3 SECAM prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a
SECAM video recorder produce monochrome pictures when
played back with this recorder.
POWER SYSTEM:
This set operates on voltage of AC110 – 240 Vd (Rating), AC90 –
260 Vd (Operating), 50/60 Hz with automatic switching.
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical
burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat
above 100°C or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo,
Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if
the battery is incorrectly replaced.
Dispose of used battery promptly.
Keep away from children.
Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
IMPORTANT
Please read the various precautions on this page before
installing or operating the recorder.
It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-
recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the
owner of copyright in the sound or video recording,
broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic,
musical, or artistic work embodied therein.
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-J787AM
HR-J781AM
INSTRUCTIONS
The STANDBY/ON 1 button does not completely shut off
mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on
and off. "1" shows electrical power standby and " ! " shows
ON.
Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long
Play) or EP (Extended Play) mode cannot be played back on a
single-speed video recorder.
Cassettes marked "VHS" (or "S-VHS") can be used with this
video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not
possible with this model.
This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK)
that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings in the SP
mode with regular VHS resolution.
HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
G-
is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation
CODE
and is registered in the following countries: Australia, China,
Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and Taiwan.
S
V
is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation
HOW
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and is registered in the following countries: Austria, Belgium,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden
and Switzerland. The G-
CODE
manufactured under license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
G-
and S
V
are different trademarks used to
CODE
HOW
IEW
represent the same easy recording feature. However, for
simplicity, only the term G-
instructions. If you use S
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listed for the G-
system.
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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure
that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation
(10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be
considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of
these batteries must be followed strictly.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage
to the recorder, remote control or video cassette.
1. DO NOT place the recorder ...
... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or
humidity.
... in direct sunlight.
... in a dusty environment.
... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are
generated.
... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2. DO NOT block the recorder's ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
Printed in Malaysia
0501 MNVfPJfPJ
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system is
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will be used in the
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system, follow the same steps
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  • Page 1 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-J787AM HR-J781AM The STANDBY/ON 1 button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. “1“ shows electrical power standby and “ ! “ shows...
  • Page 2: Buttons, Connectors And Indicators

    The remote control can operate most of your recorder’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV, cable box, satellite receiver, and DVD sets of JVC and other brands. Point the remote control toward the sensor window on the target component.
  • Page 3: Remote Control

    – Buttons, Connectors and Indicators – Remote control Number keys * Not function with this recorder. On-screen display When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON”, the superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing. PR. 12 23 : 59 NTSC 3.58 31.
  • Page 4: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings 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. Before performing the following steps, make sure the recorder’s power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.
  • Page 5: Language Setting

    – Initial Settings – Language Setting Access Main Menu screen, then Initial Set screen Press MENU on the remote control. Press to place the pointer next to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or Access Language Select screen Press to place the pointer next to “LANGUAGE”, then press OK or Select language Press...
  • Page 6: Playback Features

    – Playback – When the tape is not running Rewind/fast-forward Press REW ( ) or FF ( Eject the tape Press STOP/EJECT ( You can also eject the cassette when the recorder is turned off. Turn off the recorder Press POWER (1 ). Playback Features Adjusting tracking condition —...
  • Page 7: Basic Recording

    Recording Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape. Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the video channel or AV mode. Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact.
  • Page 8: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording Up to 8 timer recording programs can be made using G- timer programing or Express timer programing method as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer. NOTES: If all the 8 programs have already been set, “PROGRAM FULL”...
  • Page 9: Express Timer Programing

    – Timer Recording – Express Timer Programing Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer. Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact. The recorder turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically. Select the appropriate colour system with “PAL/MESECAM” and “NTSC”...
  • Page 10: Other Functions

    Other Functions Checking tape position When you change the recorder operation mode from the stop mode to fast forward or rewind mode, or when you perform an Index Search or Instant Review, the tape position indicator appears. The position of “ ”...
  • Page 11: Satellite Auto Recording

    This remote control can control some functions of remote controllable TVs, cable boxes, satellite receivers or DVD sets listed below. Without setting, you can control a JVC TV. NOTES: Some unit’s brands have more than one code. If the unit does not function with a specified code, try other codes.
  • Page 12: Changing Remote Control Code

    A code signals. You can easily modify your recorder and the remote control to respond to B code signals. When using two JVC recorders, set two recorders and their remote controls to different codes, so that you can operate these recorders separately.
  • Page 13: Information On Multi-System Compatibility

    TV is adjusted to the AUTO position. In such a case, set the TV’s colour system select switch to the appropriate position which corresponds to the TV system you have selected at the TV System Select screen. HR-J787AM/HR-J781AM Multi-system...
  • Page 14: Tuner Setting

    – – – – – – – [ / ] : EDIT [MENU] : EXIT Press MENU to return to normal screen. HR-J787AM/HR-J781AM Playback equipment Recording circuit IMPORTANT If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Channel Set, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect.
  • Page 15: Delete A Channel

    – Tuner Setting – Set desired station The screen to the right appears when a station is detected. If you do not want to store the detected station... Press to place the pointer next to “CONTINUE”, then press OK or Channel search will resume.
  • Page 16: Specifications

    Specifications GENERAL Power requirement Rating : AC 110 V – 240 V Operating : AC 90 V – 260 V Power consumption : 16 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (W x H x D) : 400 mm x 94 mm x 278 mm Weight : 3.1 kg...

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