Page 1: Table Of Contents
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-J455EA TV/VCR AUDIO DISPLAY (MONITOR) DAILY WEEKLY C. RESET CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE PROG EXPRESS PROGRAMMING PROG. 30 SEC PROG. CHECK POWER PUSH JOG SP/LP VIDEO AUDIO B.E.S.T. PICTURE MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL UNIT INSTRUCTIONS DISPLAY...
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. Auto Head Cleaner A built-in head cleaner automatically cleans the video heads and head drum whenever a tape is loaded or unloaded to reduce head clogging.
Page 3: Installing Your New Recorder
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections Aerial terminal Back of TV RF Cable (provided) AV-IN terminals AV Cable (not provided) Mains Power Cord Mains outlet AUDIO OUT/VIDEO OUT Connect the power plug to an AC outlet before installing the lithium battery.
Page 4: 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. TEST SIGNAL The channel on which the screen to the left appear clearly in step 3 is your Video Channel.
Page 5 If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 28 and 60, consult your JVC dealer. EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE Press to finish the setting.
Page 6: Auto Set Up
Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set Before starting, make sure of the following: The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder. The recorder's mains power cord should be connected to a mains outlet. pg. 3 The "Video Channel Set" procedure should be done first and the TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV connection pg.
Page 7 DO NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control while Auto Set Up is in progress. AUTO CH SET PLEASE WAIT START During Auto Set Up "PLEASE WAIT" blinks on the screen and "Auto" blinks on the front display panel. NOTES: If you perform Auto Set Up when the aerial cable is not connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-"...
Page 8: Clock Set
Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU PUSH JOG NOTE: If the year digits are automatically cleared, it is possible that you have input 29th February for a non-leap year. Input the correct data. INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) TURN THE RECORDER ON Press...
Page 9: 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. 12 21 : 00 24. 12. 98 –1 : 23 : 45 You can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.
Page 10: 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 11: Playback Features
Playback Features ATTENTION In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback mode, the picture will be distorted. the noise bars will appear. there will be a loss of colour with an LP-recorded tape. Variable-Speed Search To resume normal playback, press PLAY. Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Page 12: Manual Tracking
REVIEW NTSC Playback Your video recorder is equipped with NTSC circuitry that can play back NTSC tapes. LOAD A CASSETTE Insert a cassette recorded in NTSC. START PLAYBACK Press PLAY. 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.
Page 13: Index 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 PUSH JOG on the remote control.
Page 14: Recording
Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). Press VCR on the remote control to select the VCR mode. TV PROG 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 15: Recording Features
Recording Features TV PROG C.RESET RECORD Record One Programme While Watching Another Elapsed Recording Time Indication You can check the exact time of a recording. DISPLAY Instant Timer Recording (ITR) This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours TV PROG (selectable in 30-min.
Page 16: Picture System
B.E.S.T. Picture System Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). B.E.S.T. PICTURE Indicator 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 17: 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 for both SP and LP modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated.
Page 18: Timer Recording
Setup CODE Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU The G- CODE input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the timer record function. Simply key in the G- TV programme you wish to record (found in most TV listings) and the recorder’s timer is automatically programmed.
Page 19 MENU PUSH JOG ENTER RECEIVING CHANNEL POSITION NUMBER Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ or NUMBER keys to input the number of the recorder's channel position on which the Guide Program NUMBER number's broadcast is received. Then press OK or PUSH JOG If the satellite broadcast is received on your recorder's auxiliary channel "F-1", select "F-1"...
Page 20: G- Code Timer Programming
Timer CODE Programming Before performing G- Timer Programming: CODE Be sure to read "G- Setup" ( CODE 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). CANCEL PROG.
Page 21 NUMBER STOP+/– PROG. ATTENTION Regarding Guide Program Number Set "G-CODE SET-UP" appears after performing step 3 if the Guide Program number for the G- CODE has not been set. Press the NUMBER keys or PUSH JOG %ﬁ to input the channel position number on which your recorder receives that station, then press OK or PUSH JOG The G-...
Page 22: Express Timer Programming
Express Timer Programming Remember, the clock must be set before you can programme the timer ( pg. 8). 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 23 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 1–8 for each additional programme. ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE WEEKLY TIMER Press TIMER.
Page 24 CANCEL START+/– PROG. CHECK MENU Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes TIMER TV PROG+/– SP/LP PUSH JOG To cancel or replace a programme... TIMER RECORDING (cont.) DISENGAGE TIMER MODE Press TIMER, then press ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK SCREEN Press PROG. CHECK. PR START STOP 8:00 10:00 10:00 10:45 11:30 13:00...
Page 25: Auto Sp Lp Timer
Auto SP LP Timer If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire programme, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording. For Example . . . Recording a PAL-broadcast programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180-minute tape Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes...
Page 26: Editing
Another recorder 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. The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your video recorder is initially set to respond to A code signals.
Page 27: Edit From A Camcorder Or
Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder or another video recorder to the front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors on the recording deck. 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 28: 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 29: Manual Channel Set
MENU PUSH JOG Manual Channel Set Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( or Auto Channel Set ( ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 28. ACCESS CHANNEL LIST Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ...
Page 30: Delete A Channel
CANCEL MENU Delete A Channel NUMBER PUSH JOG TUNER SET (cont.) ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 28. ACCESS CHANNEL LIST Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG SELECT CHANNEL Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ...
Page 31: Swap Channel Positions
Swap Channel Positions Example: To swap CH03 and CH09. ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 28. ACCESS CHANNEL LIST Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG SELECT POSITION (e.g.
Page 32: Special Features
TIMER TV VOL+/– 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 33: 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 34: Troubleshooting
Try manual tracking. ( pg. 12) Press TV PROG + or – a few times to remove the noise bars from the screen. Consult your JVC dealer. CORRECTIVE ACTION Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed.
Page 35: Other Problems
TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Timer recording won’t work. 2. On-screen 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 36: Index
FRONT VIEW POWER VIDEO AUDIO 1 POWER Button pg. 5 2 Cassette Loading Slot 3 DISPLAY Button pg. 15 4 Rewind [REW] Button 5 PLAY Button pg. 10 6 Fast Forward [FF] Button 7 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors 8 SP/LP Button pg.
Page 37: Display Panel
DISPLAY PANEL 1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators STILL: SLOW: PLAY: VARIABLE RECORD: SHUTTLE SEARCH: RECORD PAUSE: pg. 17 3 Tape Speed Indicators 4 "Timer" Indicator 5 Channel Display Clock Display 6 Instant REVIEW Indicator 7 "Cassette Loaded" Mark 8 Count Display 9 Mode Display (F-1) REVIEW...
Page 38 The remote control can operate not only the video recorder but also some of your TV's functions. To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button to set the remote control to the Video mode. To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the remote control to the TV mode (...
Page 39: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption : 18 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 : 3.4 kg Format...

JVC HR-J455EA Instructions Manual

Video Cassette Recorder

Safety First

Installing Your New Recorder

Initial Settings

Playback

Recording

Timer Recording

Editing

Tuner Set

Special Features

Questions and Answers

Troubleshooting

Index

Specifications

Quick Links

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