Page 1: Table Of Contents
QUICK SET UP GUIDE QUICK SET UP GUIDE ON REAR SIDE ON REAR SIDE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-J745EK HR-J249EK (Monaural) C.MEMORY DISPLAY ADD TIME DAILY WEEKLY C.RESET CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE PROG. EXPRESS PROGRAMMING AUDIO MONITOR TV/VCR (MONITOR) STANDBY/ ON...
Page 2: Video Cassette Recorder
ABOUT HEAD CLEANING Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or inter- rupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur. SAFETY FIRST button does not completely shut...
Page 3: Some Do's And Don'ts
4-STEP QUICK SET UP BASIC VIDEO CONNECTIONS CHANNEL SET PAGE 4 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. read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Page 4: Installing Your New Recorder
Basic Connections Aerial connector 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) 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. CHECK CONTENTS Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications”...
Page 5 Auto Set Up on page 8; do NOT press the to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto Set Up. TV Aerial Cable (not provided) ANT. IN PAUSE RF OUT Back of HR-J249EK AV1 IN OUT Back of HR-J745EK button on the recorder/remote control...
Page 6: Initial Settings
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. TURN OFF THE RECORDER...
Page 7 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. SET VIDEO CHANNEL Press TV PROG.
Page 8: Auto Set Up
Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set ATTENTION Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the recorder's memory backup has expired, all the stored stations and their Guide Program numbers remain in the recorder's memory and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again.
Page 9 Auto Set Up results appear on the display panel * See "Video Plus+ Setup" on page 10 to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly. If both auto channel set and auto clock set have been performed successfully: 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 10: Video Plus+ Setup
Station Name CHANNEL 5 RTE1 (IRELAND) NETWORK 2 (IRELAND) For details, you can consult the JVC Customer Liaison at: 0181-208-7654 With Video Plus+, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognise.
Page 11 [0-9] = [MENU] : EXIT Satellite Antenna When entering a PlusCode for BBC 2 GUIDE PROG SET GUIDE PROG TV PROG [ 5 ∞] = [MENU] : EXIT Cable Satellite Cable Receiver system Back of HR-J249EK TV Receiver Back of HR-J745EK...
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 at top right). During playback, press PUSH JOG The more times you press, the faster the playback picture moves.
Page 14: Manual Tracking
REVIEW C.RESET STOP PUSH JOG 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: Instant Review
£ 2 NOTES: Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the Timer mode. The HR-J249EK has the REVIEW button on the recorder as well. Counter Memory Returns to the counter reading of “0:00:00” to conveniently find a specific place on the tape automatically.
Page 16 AUDIO MONITOR SCENE FINDER Soundtrack Selection (HR-J745EK 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 17: Repeat Playback
Scene Finder This function helps you check contents of unlabeled recorded tapes at the touch of a single button. Search Search REW FF 5 seconds 10 minutes 5 seconds on counter NOTE: Scene Finder cannot be used when the recorder is in the Record mode.
Page 18: 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 19: Recording Features
Recording Features C.RESET Tape Remaining Time DISPLAY REMAINING TIME Press DISPLAY until the time remaining on the tape appears. By pressing the DISPLAY button, you can change the display to show the counter reading, preset position, clock time* or tape remaining time. * Preset position is not displayed during playback.
Page 20: Picture System
MENU PUSH JOG Display Panel Indication HR-J745EK HR-J249EK As the tape check progresses, the “– –” marks on the display panel increase upward. Once the "BEST" indicator starts blinking, the check is complete. The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system...
Page 21 START PLAYBACK PAUSE Press PLAY. HR-J745EK HR-J249EK The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use. B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. “BEST” appears blinking on the recorder’s display panel.
Page 22: Timer Recording
Video Plus+ Timer Recording Before performing Video Plus+ Timer Recording: Be sure to read "Video Plus+ 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 CANCEL...
Page 23 NUMBER SP/LP MENU PUSH JOG Satellite Receiver Users To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Video Plus+, perform steps 1 – 6 and, before the selected programme begins, select the appropriate channel on the satellite receiver. Then set the receiver's timer. If your satellite receiver doesn't have a timer, leave the unit's power switched on.
Page 24: Regular Timer Programming
Regular Timer Programming Remember, the clock must be set before you can progamme the timer ( pg. 46). 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 25 : PDC SP/LP ENTER PRESET POSITION Press TV PROG. +/–. IMPORTANT Be sure to confirm the setting of PDC recording. To change the setting, press "7"). SET TAPE SPEED WEEKLY Press SP/LP ( TIMER TV PROG. RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN After confirming all information is correct, press OK and the normal screen appears.
Page 26: Timer Warning
CANCEL START+/– MENU PUSH JOG Check And Cancel Programmes TIMER TV PROG. Timer Warning If you have programmed your recorder to timer-record a programme or a series of programmes, a warning appears on screen to tell you that the recording is to start in 5 minutes.
Page 27: Auto Timer
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 twice. ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ...
Page 28: Editing
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder NUMBER "0" You can use your video recorder as the source player or the recording deck. TV PROG. NOTE: All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer. MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on page 29.
Page 29 HR-J745EK TV Receiver Player 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) VIDEO CHAN- RF Cable NEL or (provided) AV mode Recorder HR-J249EK TV Receiver Player 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) VIDEO CHAN- NEL or RF Cable AV mode (provided) Recorder Your recorder...
Page 30: Edit From A Camcorder
When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L 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 31: System Connections
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connection To A Stereo System (HR- J745EK only) Audio Cable (not provided) Mains outlet AUDIO AUDIO OUT MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR terminals on your stereo system's receiver or amplifier.
Page 32: Connection To A Satellite Receiver
Receiver Satellite Receiver Unit Back of HR-J745EK Back of HR-J249EK NOTES: When connecting your recorder to a TV equipped with 21-pin SCART connectors, follow the illustration above using the cables shown in gray. For details, check your satellite receiver’s instruction manual.
Page 33 ANT. IN PAUSE RF OUT Aerial terminal Back of TV 21-pin SCART connectors EXT.2 EXT.1...
Page 34: Special Features
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). A/B CODE MENU PUSH JOG NOTES: When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set "O.S.D." to "OFF." before starting. During playback, the operation mode indicators may be disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.
Page 35: Tape Position Indicator
Remote A/B Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote control’s A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals.
Page 36 TV/SAT./VCR PUSH JOG 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 TV/SAT./VCR switch to VCR. IMPORTANT Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC satellite receivers, as well as many other models, it may not work with your satellite receiver, or in some instances, may have limited function capability.
Page 38: Tuner Set
Auto Channel 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 39 MENU VIEW CONFIRMATION SCREEN The stations your recorder located appear on a Confirmation screen — preset positions (PR), channels (CH) and station names (ID – view the next page of the listing, press PUSH JOG %ﬁ . The blueback screen and the program currently being broadcast by the blinking station appear alternately for 5 seconds each.
Page 40: Manual Channel Set
Manual Channel Set NUMBER MENU PUSH JOG Storing Channels Manually Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( 8) or Auto Channel Set ( TUNER SET (cont.) pg. 38). ACCESS MAIN MENU Press MENU twice. ACCESS CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ...
Page 41: Delete A Channel
CANCEL MENU PUSH JOG Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 40 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Delete A Channel SELECT ITEM Press PUSH JOG% ﬁ delete begins blinking. DELETE CHANNEL Press CANCEL. The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one line.
Page 42 MENU PUSH JOG Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 40 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Set Stations (A) Set Stations (B) NOTE: First perform step 1 of the above procedure. TUNER SET (cont.) SELECT ITEM Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ...
Page 43 MENU PUSH JOG Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 40 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE Press PUSH JOG % ﬁ tune begins blinking. ACCESS MANUAL CH. SET SCREEN Press OK three times.
Page 44: Tv Station And Id List
TV Station And ID List STATION NAME Anglia TV ANGL ARTE ARTE BBC Group BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 Berlin 1 BLN1 Berlin 2 BLN2 Border TV BORD Bayern1 Bayern3 BRT1 BRT1 BRT2 BRT2 Children Ch CHLD Canal + Channel TV CHNL Central TV CNTR...
Page 45: Tv Station Channel Number Guide
TV Station Channel Number Guide Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from BBC and ITC. BBC1 BBC2 London & South-East Bluebell Hill ... 40 Crystal Palace ... 26 Dover ...
Page 46: 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 performed correctly by Auto Set Up ( Auto Channel Set ( backup has expired.
Page 47: Auto Clock Set
MENU PUSH JOG NOTES: Just Clock (when set to "ON") adjusts the recorder's built-in clock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00. Just Clock is not effective when . . . – the recorder’s power is on (unless the recorder is tuned to the same preset selected in the Clock Set screen).
Page 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 51: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption : 24 W (HR-J745EK) : 20 W (HR-J249EK) Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD)
Page 52: Index
Pause, Still, Slow, Search modes. SPATIALIZER SP/ LP & * ( ) pg. 30 (HR-J745EK only) pg. 15 pg. 54, 55 pg. 16 (HR-J745EK) pg. 15 (HR-J249EK) pg. 18; stops tape temporarily pg. 13 pg. 12 pg. 12; cancels INDEX TV PROG / SHUTTLE pg.
Page 53 5 RF OUT Connector enables connection to aerial terminal of TV receiver. 6 Remote PAUSE Connector enables connection to second recorder equipped with R.A. Edit connector, or to JVC camcorder equipped with Master Edit Control, for easy editing. (HR-J745EK only) pg. 32, 28...
Page 54 DISPLAY PANEL [J745EK] –20dB NORM 1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display lights from bottom to top while B.E.S.T. is active. Audio Level Indicator displays audio input and output levels. 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators STILL: SLOW: PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE RECORD: SHUTTLE SEARCH: RECORD PAUSE: 3 "Timer"...
Page 55 DISPLAY PANEL [J249EK] 1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display lights from bottom to top while B.E.S.T. is active. 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators STILL: SLOW: PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE RECORD: SHUTTLE SEARCH: RECORD PAUSE: 3 "Timer" Indicator lights when TIMER has been pressed to engage Timer mode. 4 PDC Indicator lights when PDC has been engaged for timer recording.
Page 56 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your TV with the TV/SAT./VCR switch set to "TV". 1 REVIEW Button "reviews" timer-recorded programme. 2 A/B Code Switch enables setting of recorder to respond to A- or B-code command signals.
Page 57 How To Use The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite receivers of JVC and other brands. pg. 12; Point the remote control toward the sensor window.
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