Page 1: Table Of Contents
ADD TIME DAILY WEEKLY C.RESET CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE PROG. EXPRESS PROGRAMMING AUDIO MONITOR TV/VCR (MONITOR) STANDBY/ ON PUSH JOG COUNTER TIMER TV PROG RESET 3R PICTURE AUTO SP/LP TIMER VIDEO (MONO)L – AUDIO – R MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The recorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the HR-J748E.
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 AV1 IN/OUT Mains Power Cord Mains outlet Back of HR-J548E AUDIO OUT(put) connectors (HR-J748E/EH only) For connection to the audio input connctors on a Hi-Fi stereo system It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected.
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 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 button will light. To turn off 3R Picture, press 3R PICTURE again so that the light goes off.
Page 16 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 AUDIO MONITOR Soundtrack Selection (HR-J748E/EH only) Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select. During Playback Pressing AUDIO MONITOR on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows: TRACK Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display...
Page 19: Recording
RECORDING Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). SP/LP NUMBER SP/LP 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 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 HR-J748E/EH HR-J548E 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 for both SP and LP 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.
Page 22: 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 SPATIALIZER...
Page 23: 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 24 Receiving Stereo And Bilin- gual Programmes (HR-J748E/EH only) Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and, if you own the HR-J748EH, 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.
Page 25 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 26: Timer Recording
Timer Recording Before performing S timer recording: Be sure to read "S Setup" ( 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). NUMBER :PDC/VPS CANCEL...
Page 27 NUMBER CANCEL SP/LP MENU PUSH JOG Satellite Tuner Users To timer-record a satellite broadcast using S perform steps 1 – 6 and, before the selected programme begins, select the appropriate channel on the satellite tuner. Then set the tuner's timer. If your satellite tuner doesn't have a timer, leave the unit's power switched on.
Page 28: Regular Timer Programming
Regular Timer Programming Remember, the clock must be set before you can programme the timer ( pg. 43). 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). START+/–...
Page 29 NUMBER :PDC/VPS SP/LP ENTER CHANNEL POSITION Press TV PROG. +/–. IMPORTANT Be sure to confirm the setting of PDC/VPS recording. To change the setting, press (NUMBER key "7"). SET TAPE SPEED Press SP/LP ( WEEKLY TIMER RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN TV PROG.
Page 30: 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 31: Timer Warning
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 32: 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 33 HR-J748E/EH TV Receiver Player 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) VIDEO CHAN- RF Cable NEL or (provided) AV mode Recorder HR-J548E TV Receiver Player 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) VIDEO CHAN- NEL or RF Cable AV mode (provided) Recorder Your recorder Recorder 21-pin SCART Cable...
Page 34: Edit From A Camcorder
When using a Hi-Fi camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT L connector to the AUDIO input connector on your recorder. When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder. Refer to the camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure.
Page 35: System Connections
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting/ Using A Decoder TV Receiver RF Cable (provided) AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN/DECODER Back of HR-J548E 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39 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. 26) will not work correctly; be sure to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly pg.10, "S Setup").
Page 40: Storing Channels Manually
Storing Channels Manually Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 38). 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 41 Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 40 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 45: Troubleshooting
Press TV PROG.+ or – a few times to remove the noise bars from the screen. Engage and adjust tracking manually. pg. 14) Consult your JVC dealer. CORRECTIVE ACTION Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed.
Page 46: 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 47: 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 48: Index
FRONT VIEW STANDBY/ ON TIMER TV PROG VIDEO (MONO)L – AUDIO – R * Remove the cap to use the front panel connectors. 1 TIMER Button pg. 27, 29 2 STANDBY/ON Button 3 TV PROG. +/– Buttons pg. 19 4 COUNTER RESET Button 5 Cassette Loading Slot 6 RECORD Button pg.
Page 49 * Channel position 1 will be displayed as "CH 1". Clock Display 7 Instant REVIEW Indicator 8 Audio Mode Indicator 9 "Cassette Loaded" Mark 0 VCR Indicator ! Tape Speed Indicators @ Tape Remaining Time Indicator # Counter/Remain Display 3 4 5...
Page 50 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 51: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption : 24 W (HR-J748E/EH) : 20 W (HR-J548E) Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 x 94 x 340 mm Weight : 4.3 kg...
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.

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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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