JVC HR-J690EU Instructions Manual

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LPT0628-001B
COPYRIGHT © 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
SAFETY FIRST ............................................................................... 1
Buttons, Connectors and Indicators ................................................ 2
Basic Connections.......................................................................... 3
Initial Settings .............................................................................. 4
Auto Set Up............................................................................ 4
Preset Download .................................................................... 4
Language Set .......................................................................... 4
T-V Link Functions......................................................................... 5
Satellite Receiver Control Set ........................................................ 5
Playback ...................................................................................... 6
Recording..................................................................................... 7
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System Setup ............................................................. 8
Timer Recording............................................................................ 9
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Timer Programming............................................. 9
Express Timer Programming.................................................... 9
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording............................ 10
Editing ....................................................................................... 11
System Connections .................................................................... 11
Connecting to a satellite receiver.......................................... 11
Connecting/Using a decoder ................................................ 11
Connecting/Using a stereo system ........................................ 11
Subsidiary Settings ..................................................................... 12
Mode Set .............................................................................. 12
Clock Set .............................................................................. 13
Tuner Set .............................................................................. 13
Video Channel Set................................................................ 16
Specifications.............................................................................. 16

SAFETY FIRST

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.
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-J690EU
HR-J691EU
HR-J693EU
HR-J694EU
WARNING
There are two different types of SECAM colour systems:
SECAM-L, used in FRANCE (also called SECAM-West), and
SECAM-B, used in Eastern European countries (also called
SECAM-East).
1. This recorder can also receive SECAM-B colour television
signals for recording and playback.
2. Recordings made of SECAM-B television signals produce
monochrome pictures if played back on a video recorder of
SECAM-L standard, or do not produce normal colour
pictures if played back on a PAL video recorder with
SECAM-B system incorporated (even if the TV set is SECAM-
compatible).
3. SECAM-L prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a
SECAM-L video recorder produce monochrome pictures
when played back with this recorder.
4. This recorder cannot be used for the SECAM-L standard. Use
a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L signals.
IMPORTANT
Please read the various precautions on pages 1 and 2 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.
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"
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) 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.
● This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK)
that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings in the SP
mode with regular VHS resolution.
● HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    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 2: Buttons, Connectors And Indicators

    Before use, insert the batteries in the correct directions as indicated under the battery cover. The remote control can operate most of your recorder’s functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets. Point the remote control toward the receiving window on the recorder.
  • Page 3: Remote Control

    Remote control Number keys Rewind3 Record7 Stop8 * PDC recording is not possible in Central and Eastern Europe. On-screen display If you press OK/ on the remote control when “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” ( 12), you can see the current recorder status on the screen.
  • Page 4: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings After the 1 is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder, the recorder starts Auto Set Up or Preset Download. ATTENTION: If you have connected the recorder to a TV offering T-V Link via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable and if the TV is turned on, the recorder automatically performs the Preset Download even if you perform Auto Set Up.
  • Page 5: T-V Link Functions

    TV Auto Power On The TV will turn on and be set to its AV mode automatically whenever you play a tape. VCR Auto Standby You can use your TV’s remote control to turn off the recorder. Direct Rec You can easily start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV.
  • Page 6: Playback

    Playback Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the video channel or AV mode. Load a cassette Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the recorder.
  • Page 7: Recording

    Playing back tape repeatedly (100 times) — Repeat Playback During playback, press and hold 4 for more than 5 seconds. “$” on the display panel starts blinking slowly. To stop playback, press 8 on the remote control or 0 on the recorder. NOTE: Pressing 4, 3, 5 or 9 also stops Repeat Playback.
  • Page 8: Showv View ® System Setup

    Watching one programme while recording another If your recorder is connected to the TV via the AV connection, press TV/VCR. The recorder’s VCR indicator and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear. Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to view.
  • Page 9: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording Up to 8 timer recording programmes can be made. Before starting: If you select a country in Central or Eastern Europe for country setting, perform “Guide Program Number Set” ( Set the clock properly. ( Set “COLOUR SYSTEM” to the appropriate mode. ( Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
  • Page 10: Checking, Canceling Or Changing Programme Settings

    Checking, canceling or changing programme settings Disengage timer recording standby mode Press #, then press 1. When “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON” ( Access Program Check screen Press ". Access Program screen Press " again. Each time you press ", the next programme’s screen appears.
  • Page 11: Editing

    Editing Editing with another video recorder or a camcorder You can use your recorder as the source player or the recording deck. You can use a camcorder as the source player and your recorder as the recording deck. Refer also to the other components’...
  • Page 12: Subsidiary Settings

    Subsidiary Settings Mode Set You can change various mode settings. Turn on the recorder and the TV, and set your TV to its AV mode or video channel. Access Main Menu screen, then Mode Set screen Press MENU. Press rt to place the pointer next to “MODE SET”, then press OK or e.
  • Page 13: Clock Set

    In this case, turn on the satellite receiver, or set the TV to its TV mode, or press TV/VCR to set the recorder to the video mode.
  • Page 14 Manual Channel Set Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set. ATTENTION: Guide Program numbers are not set when channels are stored manually. Perform “Guide Program Number Set” ( Access Main Menu screen, then Confirmation screen Press MENU.
  • Page 15 Changing station name (A) Access Confirmation screen Perform step 1 1 1 1 of “Manual Channel Set” ( Select position Press rt w e until the desired channel begins blinking, then press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears. Select station name Press e until the station name (ID) begins blinking.
  • Page 16: Video Channel Set

    Video Channel Set Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the recorder through the RF cable. Perform the following steps only if — — Video Chennel Set has not been done correctly by the Auto Set Up function ( —...

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