Page 1: Table Of Contents
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-J250E TV/VCR AUDIO – –:– – VPS/PDC DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO 0000 START STOP DATE DEBUT PROG EXPRESS 30 SEC PROG STANDBY/ON COUNTER RESET TIMER INSTRUCTIONS DISPLAY REVIEW TV PROG ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions ... 2 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 3 Basic Connections ...
Page 2: Video Cassette Recorder
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 Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of interference.
Page 4: Initial Settings
If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 28 and 60, consult your JVC dealer. INITIAL SETTINGS TURN OFF THE RECORDER Press...
Page 5: Auto Set Up
Auto Set Up ATTENTION Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the recorder's memory backup has expired, all the stored stations remain in the recorder's memory and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again. You only need to set the clock.
Page 6: On-Screen Displays
On-Screen Displays Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing. PR. 1 ARD 21 : 00 24. 12. 98 REMAIN 1 : 00 You can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.
Page 7: Information On Colour System
INFORMATION ON COLOUR SYSTEM Colour System Set MENU NOTES: About NTSC Playback Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on the part of either the video recorder or the TV. The picture may roll up and down.
Page 8: 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 9: Playback Features
Playback Features TV PROG High-Speed Search ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still picture, press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search. To resume normal playback, press PLAY. NOTE: For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds during playback or still picture.
Page 10: Manual Tracking
REVIEW STOP Manual Tracking Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG buttons. TV PROG NOTE: 30 SEC When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic tracking mode automatically.
Page 11: Skip Search
Index Search 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. NOTE: Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH Press (™...
Page 12: Recording
Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). TV PROG 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 13: Recording Features
Recording Features TV PROG 0000 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 14: Picture System
B.E.S.T. Picture System Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). RECORD MENU The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible recording and playback pictures.
Page 15: Start Recording
Recording 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 The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape, then begins recording. NOTES: The B.E.S.T. system works only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated.
Page 16: Timer Recording
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). START+/–...
Page 17 PROG ENTER CHANNEL POSITION Press TV PROG +/–. RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN After confirming all information is correct, press PROG or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears. Repeat steps 1 – 6 for each additional programme. ENGAGE RECORDER’S WEEKLY TIMER MODE...
Page 18 START+/– Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes TV PROG+/– To cancel or replace a programme... NOTE: You can also check the programmes on the display panel even if the recorder's power is off or the recorder is in the Timer mode; however, it is not possible to cancel or replace the programmes.
Page 19: Auto Timer
MENU Auto Timer When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automati- cally disengaged when the recorder is powered back on. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Press %ﬁ...
Page 20: Editing
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder NUMBER "0" TV Receiver Player 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) VIDEO CHAN- RF Cable NEL or (provided) AV mode Recorder You can use your video recorder as the source player or the recording deck. NOTES: TV PROG All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.
Page 21: 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 Camcorder MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connec- tors to the recorder’s AV1 IN/OUT connector via the cable adapter.
Page 22: Subsidiary Settings
Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU 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 23 MENU VIEW CONFIRMATION SCREEN After "SCAN COMPLETED" is displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds, the Confirmation screen looking like the one to the right appears. The stations your recorder located appear on a Confirmation screen — channel positions (PR) and channels (CH).
Page 24: Input Channel
NUMBER MENU Storing Channels Manually Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 22). ACCESS MAIN MENU Press MENU. ACCESS CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press %ﬁ to place the pointer next to “MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or .
Page 25: Delete A Channel
Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 24 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. SELECT ITEM Press % ﬁ until the item you want to delete begins blinking. DELETE CHANNEL Press The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one line.
Page 26 Set Stations (A) Set station names that are registered in your recorder. Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 24 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. SELECT ITEM Press %ﬁ until the item you want begins blinking. ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN Press OK twice.
Page 27: 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 28: Clock Set
Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — the recorder's memory backup has expired. — you want to adjust the time lag of the recorder's built-in clock.
Page 29: 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 30: Troubleshooting
If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode. Try manual tracking. ( pg. 10) Consult your JVC dealer. CORRECTIVE ACTION Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed.
Page 31: Other Problems
TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Timer recording won’t work. 2. Timer programming is not possible. 3. “‰“ and “]“ on the display panel won’t stop blinking. 4. The cassette is automatically ejected, and “‰“ and “]“ on the display panel won’t stop blinking. 5.
Page 32: Index
FRONT VIEW STANDBY/ON 1 STANDBY/ON Button 2 Cassette Loading Slot 3 DISPLAY Button pg. 13 4 Rewind [REW] Button 5 PLAY Button pg. 8 6 Fast Forward Button pg. 8, 9 7 COUNTER RESET Button COUNTER RESET TIMER pg. 5 8 TIMER Button 9 Display Panel 0 Infrared Beam Receiving Window...
Page 33: Rear View
REAR VIEW 1 Mains Power Cord pg. 3 2 ANT. IN Connector pg. 3 DISPLAY PANEL 1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators STILL: SLOW: PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE RECORD: SHUTTLE SEARCH: RECORD PAUSE: 3 Programme Time Indicators 3 AV1 IN/OUT Connector 4 RF OUT Connector pg.
Page 34: Remote Control
EXPRESS PROG Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your JVC TV while holding down the TV button. "Operating JVC TVs" below. This remote control transmits A code signals only; it is not applicable to B code signals.
Page 35: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 18 W Power off : 4 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 x 94 x 277 mm Weight...

JVC HR-J250E Instructions Manual

Video Cassette Recorder

Safety First

Installing Your New Recorder

Initial Settings

Information on Colour System

Playback

Recording

Timer Recording

Editing

Subsidiary Settings

Questions and Answers

Troubleshooting

Index

Specifications

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