Page 1: Table Of Contents
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-J935EK CH SET STORE OPERATE C.MEMORY CLOCK MODE DISPLAY ADD TIME DAILY WEEKLY C.RESET CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE PROG. EXPRESS PROGRAMMING TV/VIDEO AUDIO MONITOR (MONITOR) OPERATE TIMER PUSH JOG AUTO SP/LP TIMER I T R MULTI BRAND...
Page 2: Safety First
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...
Page 3: Some Do's And Dont's
4-STEP QUICK SET UP TUNE THE TV TO YOUR BASIC VIDEO CONNECTION RECORDER PAGE 4 PAGE 5 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.
Page 4: Installing Your New Recorder
Basic Connections Aerial terminal 21-pin SCART connector 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: Tune The Tv To Your Video Recorder
TV. RESET OUTPUT MODE Return the RF OUT switch to ON. NOTE: If some interference noise is continually seen on the screen, consult your JVC dealer. RF output channel adjustment screw...
Page 6: Connection To A Satellite Receiver
Connection To A Satellite Receiver Outdoor Unit Satellite Cable Satellite Receiver Unit DECODER Mains outlet AUDIO OUT RF OUT ON – TEST – OFF Back of Recorder NOTES: When connecting your recorder to a TV equipped with 21-pin SCART connectors, follow the illustration above using the cables shown in gray.
Page 7: Connection To A Stereo System
Connection To A Stereo System Audio Cable (not provided) Mains outlet AUDIO OUT RF OUT ON – TEST – OFF 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 8: Initial Settings
Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select VIDEO preset (or AV mode). • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • NOTES: Fine tuning is performed automatically when you select “AUTO CH SET”.
Page 9: Clock Set
Clock Set Turn on the TV and select VIDEO preset (or AV mode). • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • If you performed Auto Channel Set ( having set the clock previously, the recorder’s built-in clock is also set automatically.
Page 10: Manual Clock Set
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3,4, PUSH JOG INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Once clock setting is completed, press CLOCK to return to the normal screen.
Page 11: Playback
PLAYBACK Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select VIDEO preset (or AV mode). • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video recorder is tape playback.
Page 12: Playback Features
Playback Features PLAY • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PUSH JOG High-Speed (Turbo) Search ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still picture, press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.
Page 13: Manual Tracking
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • REVIEW TV PROG. SP/LP 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.
Page 14: Index Search
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PUSH JOG 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.
Page 15: Counter Memory
STOP • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • C.RESET SCENE FINDER Scene Finder This function helps you check contents of unlabeled recorded tapes at the touch of a single button. Search REW FF 5 seconds...
Page 16: Ntsc Playback
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • AUDIO MONITOR Soundtrack Selection 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...
Page 17: Tape Remaining Time
OPERATE 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 18: Timescan
TimeScan TIME SCAN SHUTTLE INDICATOR TIME SCAN INDICATOR • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Your recorder is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScan allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in the forward and reverse search modes.
Page 19 TimeScan Names of special-effects playback Search Speed SP -9x -7x -5x -3x Speed LP Recorder's Time Orange Scan shuttle indicator Audio is output. Audio output * Still mode cannot be engaged using the remote control's PUSH JOG button. In the Still mode, the TIME SCAN indicator does not light even though you can hear TimeScan audio.
Page 20: Recording
Basic Recording • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 21: Picture System
B.E.S.T. Picture System Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO preset (or AV mode). • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • RECORD 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 22 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • RECORD 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 23: On-Screen Displays
On-Screen Displays Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO preset (or AV mode). • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PUSH JOG The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing. PR.
Page 24: Recording Features
Recording Features • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • AUDIO MONITOR PUSH JOG Record One Programme While Watching Another SELECT PRESET TO WATCH Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the preset controls on the TV for the station you wish to view.
Page 25: Elapsed Recording Time
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DISPLAY C.RESET Hi-Fi Audio Recording LEVEL Control In most cases, setting the Hi-Fi audio recording level control to the center position will provide satisfactory results.
Page 26: Timer Recording
Information On Video Plus+ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • NUMBER CANCEL PUSH JOG 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 27 ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER Press OK, and a cursor GUIDE CH SET appears under “GUIDE 12345 5 CH SET”. Then, using the GUIDE CH NUMBER keys, input the PlusCode (found in most TV listings) of a program scheduled to be broadcast [0 –...
Page 28: Video Plus+ Timer Recording
Video Plus+ Timer Recording Before performing Video Plus+ Timer Recording: Be sure to read "Information On Video Plus+" ( Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically. Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO preset (or AV mode). •...
Page 29 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • CANCEL SP/LP 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.
Page 30: Regular Timer Programming
Regular Timer Programming Remember, the clock must be set before you can progamme the timer ( pg. 9). 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 preset (or AV mode). •...
Page 31 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • : PDC SP/LP NOTES: For safety, your recorder disables all other functions while in the Timer mode. If you want to use the recorder but its Timer mode is engaged, press TIMER and all other functions are operable.
Page 32: Check And Cancel Programmes
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • CANCEL START+/– TIMER RECORDING(cont.) Check And Cancel Programmes ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN Press PROG CHECK. Each time you press the next program’s information appears.
Page 33: Auto Sp/Lp Timer
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • AUTO SP/LP TIMER indicator : PDC Auto SP/LP Timer If, when 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.
Page 34: Editing
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder NUMBER "0" TV Receiver Player VIDEO PRESET RF Cable (provided) Another recorder Recorder You can use your video recorder as the source player or the recording deck. MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the player’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connector to the recorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN connector.
Page 35: Edit From A Camcorder
AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors. Use the L connector for monaural connection. 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 36: Random Assemble Editing
This function makes it easier to create edited videos when your video recorder is used as the source player in combination with another JVC video recorder equipped with a Remote PAUSE Connector. You can pre-program up to 8 scenes or “cuts” for automatic editing in the sequence you have specified.
Page 37 By connecting this controller to your recorder's R.A. EDIT connector, you can perform Random Assemble Editing in combination with a second non-JVC video recorder. The controller is compatible with various major recorder brands. For compatible systems and availability, please consult your JVC dealer.
Page 38: Insert Editing
Insert Editing Recorder TIME SCAN SHUTTLE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Audio signal Video signal Another recorder Player C.RESET Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material.
Page 39 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • C.RESET ENGAGE INSERT EDITING Press INSERT. Your recorder enters the Insert-Pause mode. The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input source you are going to record.
Page 40: Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • CD Player CD Player Mixer Audio mixer output Original sound AUDIO OUT • • • • •...
Page 41 NUMBER "0" PLAY PAUSE NOTES: When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normal soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to hear the mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks), press AUDIO MONITOR to select "L+R+NORM" ( Audio dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches "0:00:00", and the recorder enters the Play mode.
Page 42: Remote Control
Turn on the TV using its remote control. Set the remote control’s TV/VCR switch to TV. NOTE: If your TV is a JVC, you don’t have to set the code in step 1. Go to step 2. SET TV BRAND CODE OPERATE Refer to the chart below.
Page 43: Using The Confirmation Screen
USING THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • STORE NUMBER PUSH JOG Storing Channels Manually Store channels that were not stored during Auto Channel Set. ACCESS CH.
Page 44: Delete A Channel
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • CANCEL PUSH JOG USING THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN (cont.) Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 43 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.
Page 45: Set Stations
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PUSH JOG Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 43 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Set Stations (A) SELECT ITEM Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ...
Page 46 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PUSH JOG USING THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN (cont.) Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 43 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored SELECT CHANNEL TO...
Page 47: 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 48: 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 ... 50 Heathfield ... 49 Oxford ...
Page 49: Troubleshooting
Press TV PROG. + or – a few times to remove the noise bars from the screen. Engage and adjust tracking manually. pg. 13) Consult your JVC dealer. CORRECTIVE ACTION Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed.
Page 50: Other Problems
The TV’s volume is too high. Those presets have been designated to be skipped. Recording is in progress. The TV/VCR switch is in the wrong position. After the manual settings were made, Auto Channel Set was performed. Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected.
Page 51: 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 52: Specifications
GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption : 24 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 435 x 105 x 353 mm Weight : 5.3 kg Format...
Page 53: Index
INDEX List Of Terms This guide serves as a quick way to loacte frequently used terms and on-screen display names. The first page on which the term appears is listed. Most terms appear more than once in the instruction manual. A/B Code Switch ...
Page 54: Front View
FRONT VIEW OPERATE TIMER AUTO SP/LP TIMER SP/ LP OPERATE R.A.EDIT IN/OUT TIMER Hi-Fi REC LEVEL HEAD PHONE VOLUME • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
Page 55 25 w REMOTE PAUSE Connector ehables connection to second recorder equipped with R.A. Edit connector, or to JVC camcorder equipped with Master Edit Control, for easy editing. e TIME SCAN AUDIO Switch enables/disables TimeScan Audio. pg. 19...
Page 56: Rear View
REAR VIEW 1 Mains Power Cord supplies power to recorder. pg. 4 2 AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors enable connec- tion of audio cassette recorder, TV or second video recorder for dubbing. 3 AV1 IN/OUT SCART Connector enables AV connection to TV or second recorder; input recordable when "AU 1"...
Page 57: Display Panel
DISPLAY PANEL I T R 1 and 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators PLAY: RECORD: RECORD PAUSE: AUDIO REW: DUBBING: FF VARIABLE AUDIO DUBBING SHUTTLE SEARCH: PAUSE: REW VARIABLE INSERT: SHUTTLE SEARCH: REVERSE PLAY: INSERT PAUSE: STILL: AUDIO DUBBING FORWARD SLOW: INSERT: STILL: AUDIO DUBBING REVERSE SLOW:...
Page 58 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATE CH SET STORE C.MEMORY CLOCK MODE DISPLAY ADD TIME DAILY WEEKLY C.RESET CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE PROG. EXPRESS PROGRAMMING TV/VIDEO AUDIO MONITOR (MONITOR) PUSH JOG & MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 CH SET Button accesses Ch. Set Mode Menu screen;...
Page 59 The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets of JVC and other brands. Point the remote control toward the sensor window. The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.

JVC HR-J935EK Instructions Manual

Safety First

Installing Your New Recorder

Initial Settings

Playback

Recording

Timer Recording

Editing

Remote Control

Using the Confirmation Screen

Tv Station and ID List

Tv Station Channel Number Guide

Troubleshooting

Questions and Answers

Specifications

Index

Quick Links

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