JVC HR-J281MS Instructions Manual

Jvc video cassette recorder instruction manual

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LPT0590-001A
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.
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-J281MS
HR-J287MS
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
The STANDBY/ON 1 button does not completely shut off
mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on
and off. "`" 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.
HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
Printed in Malaysia
0501 MNVfPJfPJ

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  • Page 1 Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire. VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-J281MS HR-J287MS IMPORTANT Please read the various precautions on this page before installing or operating the recorder.
  • 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 If you press OK on the remote control when “O.S.D.” is set to “ON”, you can see the current recorder status on the TV screen. After about 5 seconds, indications other than the time counter disappear.
  • 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 ( ) on the recorder. You can also eject the cassette when the recorder is turned off. Turn off the recorder Press POWER (1).
  • Page 7: Recording Features

    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 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” appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 9: Other Functions

    – Timer Recording – Program overlap warning display If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another program overlapping the program you have just made. The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will start blinking. START STOP 8:00 10:00 PROGRAM OVERLAPPED 10:00 10:45 11:30...
  • Page 10 – Other Functions – B.E.S.T. — ON / OFF When B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalized Signal Tracking) system is set to “ON”, this recorder checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible pictures. This takes place whenever you play back a tape or start recording after inserting a tape.
  • Page 11: Multi-Brand Remote Control

    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-J281MS/HR-J287MS Multi-system...
  • Page 14: Tuner Setting

    – – – – – – – [ / ] : EDIT [MENU] : EXIT Press MENU to return to normal screen. HR-J281MS/HR-J287MS 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 : 14 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (W x H x D) : 360 mm x 94 mm x 247 mm Weight : 3.0 kg...

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