SEE AUTO SET UP ON REAR SIDE ENGLISH CONTENTS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-J748EH (Hi-Fi) HR-J748E (Hi-Fi) HR-J548E (Monaural) SAFETY FIRST 2 Safety Precautions ...................... 2 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 3 Basic Connections ...................... 3 INITIAL SETTINGS 4 Auto Set Up ............................... 4 Language ................................... 7 Video Channel Set ...................... 8 SHOWVIEW Setup ....................... 10 PLAYBACK 12 Basic Playback .................
EN 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 n 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. n Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel.
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections 1 2 21-pin SCART connector TV Aerial Cable 3 It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED. Aerial terminal Back of TV EN 3 RF Cable (provided) 21-pin SCART Cable AV1 IN/OUT CHECK CONTENTS Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” (Z pg. 51).
EN INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set q When the button on the recorder/remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder after you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet, the Country Set display will appear on the TV screen and the recorder's front display panel. By simply selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Guide Program numbers automatically.
EN 3 5 SELECT LANGUAGE Press OK. the Language Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the screen. If you are referring to the front display panel Press PUSH JOG%fi to select your language code referring to the chart in the left column. (Ex.) DEUTSCH is selected for SUISSE International telephone Language code country code OK 3 1 If you are referring to the on-screen display Press PUSH JOG%fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the language of your choice.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) If both auto channel set and auto clock set have been performed successfully: 1 Perform "Video Channel Set" on page 8. 2 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. button(s). ● If station names (ID — Z pg.
EN This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 10 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically (Z pg. 6), you can change the language setting manually using this procedure as required. Language ● Be sure to set your Video Channel before performing Language setting (Z pg. 8). ● Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 1 2 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3 TURN ON THE RECORDER Press . ACCESS MAIN MENU Press MENU twice.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) 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. If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via the provided RF cable only (RF connection) – Go to "With RF Connection" below. If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both the provided RF cable and a 21-pin SCART cable (AV connection) – Go to "With AV Connection" on next page.
EN 9 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 STOP TV PROG. q 2 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE Hold down STOP on the recorder until the display panel shows the following. SET VIDEO CHANNEL Press TV PROG. – until the display panel shows "–OUT– –". ● Now the video channel is set to off. 4 TV PROG. 3 EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE Press OK.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) With SHOW VIEW , timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognise. SHOWVIEW Setup NOTE: “Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) Number” refers to the assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for SHOW VIEW timer recording. Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
EN 4 5 4 ENTER SHOWVIEW NUMBER Press OK, and a cursor GUIDE PROG SET appears above “GUIDE 1 2 3 4 5 PROG”. Then, using the NUMBER keys, input the GUIDE PROG TV PROG SHOW VIEW number (found 1 1 in most TV listings) of a program scheduled to be broadcast on each station [0-9] = [MENU] : EXIT on the list from step 1, starting at the top. If you When entering a SHOWVIEW enter the wrong number, number for ZDF press CANCEL to backspace and input the correct number.
EN PLAYBACK 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. Basic Playback 1 2 ST O P/ EJ PLAY EC T q Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is point toward the recorder. Don’t apply too much pressure when inserting.
EN 13 Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder’s controls or the remote control. Playback Features NOTE: SHUTTLE Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the following procedures. Still JO G s la y Pl a y Re p ve Slow motio n v e rs e Re low e rs q PLAY PAUSE TV PROG. search Reverse sea ard Forw rch 0 4 TV PROG. Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback 1 AY PAUSE PL 2 3 1 PUSH JOG PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE.
EN 3R PICTURE SHUTTLE PLAYBACK (cont.) 1 q PAUSE O ST ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to the left for reverse high-speed search. Releasing SHUTTLE resumes still picture playback. ● For forward high-speed search, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right and release it within 1 second.
EN 15 3R Picture Repeat Playback 3R(= Resolution and Response Recovery technology) maximises sense of resolution and sharpens image edges to make playback picture look better focused. Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 20 times repeatedly. 1 ACTIVATE 3R PICTURE Press 3R PICTURE. The button will light. ● To turn off 3R Picture, press 3R PICTURE again so that the light goes off. ● Normally it is recommendable to keep 3R Picture ON (with the button lit).
EN PLAYBACK (cont.) 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. CO U N TE R RE SE T SHUTTLE Index Search £ 2 NOTE: q Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. Press PUSH JOG or (™ or £). “™ 1” or “£ 1” is displayed on screen and search begins in the corresponding direction. 3 fi 4 5 EM M CO 2 C. 7 8 9 6 0 C.
EN 17 Scene Finder Remote A/B Code Switching This function helps you check contents of unlabeled recorded tapes at the touch of a single button. 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.
EN PLAYBACK (cont.) SPATIALIZER SpatializerW (HR-J748E/EH only) This feature expands sound field when you play back any stereo source or view a stereo programme while recording it. *SpatializerW has no effect on recording quality. q 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Press SPATIALIZER; the current setting will be displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds. Pressing SPATIALIZER while the screen shows the display changes the setting.
RECORDING EN 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. Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). TV PROG. RE RD CO PLAY PA U SE STOP/EJECT SP/LP TV PROG. 1 2 q 3 4 2 NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 19 4 TV PROG. SP/LP 5 6 LOAD A CASSETTE Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
EN RECORDING (cont.) B.E.S.T. Picture System 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. The default setting for both recording and playback is “ON”. Recording Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 1 RECORD q 3 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
EN 21 NOTES: RE ● 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. It does not work during recording. ● In the case of timer recording, the B.E.S.T. system works before recording is initiated. ● Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled. The next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is reperformed. CO RD 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 PLAY PAUSE q ATTENTION: Since the B.E.S.T.
EN RECORDING (cont.) You can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF. Messages appear in the selected language (Z pg. 6 or 7). On-Screen Displays 1 Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 2 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3 4 4 Press . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU twice. ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by pressing PUSH JOG %fi, then press OK.
EN 23 Record One Programme While Watching Another Recording Features COUNTER RESET If your recorder is connected to the TV via AV connection, . . . . . . press TV/VCR. The recorder's VCR indicator and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear. 1 TV PROG. q SELECT CHANNEL TO WATCH 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.
EN RECORDING (cont.) Receiving Stereo And Bilingual Programmes (HR-J748E/EH only) Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and, if you own the HR-J748EH, a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) as well, making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.
EN 25 Instant Timer Recording (ITR) This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off after recording is finished. RE CO RD q 1 2 3 START RECORDING Press RECORD on the recorder. ENGAGE ITR MODE Press RECORD again. " " blinks and 0:30 appears on the front display panel. SET RECORDING DURATION If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes.
EN TIMER RECORDING SHOWVIEW Timer Recording 1 ACCESS TIMER PROGRAMMING SCREEN Press PROG. TIMER PROGRAMMING [0 – 9] : SHOWVIEW [+/– ] : EXPRESS PROGRAMMING [MENU] : MAIN MENU The front display panel looks like this: Before performing SHOWVIEW timer recording: ● Be sure to read "SHOWVIEW Setup" (Z pg. 10). ● 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).
EN 4 5 TIMER q ADD TIME 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 WEEKLY 4 TIMER DAILY CANCEL SP/LP 3 MENU 1 SET TAPE SPEED Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed. RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press OK. ● Repeat steps 1–5 for each additional programme. ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE Press TIMER. The recorder turns off automatically. NOTE: 2 NUMBER 27 OK PUSH JOG To Delay The Stop Time . . . . . . press ADD TIME (NUMBER Key "5") after pressing OK in step 3.
EN TIMER RECORDING(cont.) Regular Timer Programming Remember, the clock must be set before you can programme the timer (Z pg. 43). 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). If you don’t know the S HOWVIEW number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder to timer-record the programme.
EN TIMER 6 29 ENTER CHANNEL POSITION Press TV PROG. +/–. – P1 – START 21:00 q = STOP 22:00 SP ON DATE 25.12 TV PROG 1 ARD 1 [+/–] = [MENU] : EXIT SP IMPORTANT Be sure to confirm the setting of PDC/VPS recording. ● If " ON" is displayed on the screen or " " is lit on the display panel, PDC/VPS is set to ON. ● If " OFF" is displayed on the screen or " " is not lit on the display panel, PDC/VPS is set to OFF. To change the setting, press : PDC/VPS (NUMBER key "7").
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Auto Timer When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the recorder is powered back on. 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 CANCEL TIMER 4 TV PROG. START+/– D 2 AT /– E+ STOP+/– Press MENU twice. ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Press PUSH JOG %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK. ECK .
EN 31 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. M ER q AU TO SP /L P TI 1 ENGAGE AUTO SP/LP TIMER Press AUTO SP/LP TIMER on the recorder front panel. The button lights up. For Example . . .
EN EDITING You can use your video recorder as the source player or the recording deck. Edit To Or From Another 1 Video Recorder . 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NUMBER "0" 2 Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on page 33. When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source Player . . . . . . connect its AV1 IN/OUT connector to the recording deck. When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording Deck . . . . . .
EN 33 HR-J748E/EH TV Receiver Player Your recorder 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) VIDEO CHANNEL or AV mode Recorder Your recorder RF Cable (provided) 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) RF Cable (provided) VIDEO CHANNEL or AV mode Another recorder Another recorder Recorder TV Receiver Player HR-J548E TV Receiver VIDEO CHANNEL or AV mode Player Your recorder 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) Recorder Your recorder 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) RF Cable (provided) Another recorder
EN EDITING (cont.) Edit From A Camcorder You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder. MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors. For HR-J748E/EH owners... ● When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO IN L input connector on your recorder. For HR-J548E owners...
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS EN Connecting/ Using A Decoder TV Receiver RF Cable (provided) TV Aerial Cable AV1 IN/OUT 35 The AV2 IN/DECODER connector can be used as an input terminal for an external decoder (descrambler). Simply connect a decoder and you can enjoy the variety of programming that is available through scrambled channels. 1 2 3 SELECT INPUT MODE Set "AV2 SELECT" to "DECODER". (Z pg.
EN SPECIAL FEATURES Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be controlled by setting the appropriate switch on the remote control. Before you start . . . ● Turn on the TV using its remote control. ● Set the remote control’s TV/SAT./VCR switch to TV. TV MultiBrand Remote Control 1 DISPLAY 2 NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 4 TV PROG. TV/SAT./VCR CR /V 3 1 Refer to the chart below.
EN Satellite Tuner MultiBrand Remote Control Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your satellite tuner set. In addition to JVC satellite tuners, other manufacturer’s satellite tuners can also be controlled by setting the appropriate switch on the remote control. Before you start . . . ● Turn on the satellite tuner using its remote control. ● Set the remote control’s TV/SAT./VCR switch to SAT. 1 NUMBER 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 TV PROG. TV/SAT.
EN TUNER SET Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function (Z pg. 4) or if you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area. Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in channel positions in order to record TV programmes.
EN 5 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3 MENU 1 PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET Press PUSH JOG%fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the language of your choice , then press OK to initiate Auto Channel Set. DANSK SUOMI NORSK SVENSKA NEDERLANDS CASTELLANO ITALIANO FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH [ 5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT ● The Auto Set screen appears, and remains on screen while the recorder searches for AUTO SET receivable stations.
EN TUNER SET (cont.) Storing Channels Manually Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (Z pg. 4) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 38). SELECT POSITION Press PUSH JOG%fi until an open position in which you want to store a channel begins blinking, then press OK. The Manual Ch. Set screen appears. % INPUT CHANNEL The number "01" appears blinking beneath "CH". Press the NUMBER keys to input the channel number you want to store. % % fi % 6 Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.
EN Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored Set Stations (A) 4 % Press PUSH JOG%fi until the item you want begins blinking. Then press OK twice and the station’s name (ID) begins blinking. Press PUSH JOG%fi until the new station’s name (ID) you want to store begins blinking. Registered station names (Z pg. 42) appear as you press PUSH JOG%fi. SWITCH STATIONS Press OK. ● Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary. CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU. 4 NOTE: First perform step 1 of the above procedure.
EN TUNER SET (cont.
CLOCK SET EN Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 43 IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if auto clock set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function (Z pg. 4) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 38) or if the recorder's memory backup has expired. If you performed Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set without ever having set the clock previously, the recorder’s built-in clock is also set automatically. The Auto and Manual clock setting procedures are necessary when . . .
EN CLOCK SET (cont.) Auto Clock Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 AUTO CLOCK PLEASE WAIT JUST CLOCK : OFF ● If "TV PR." isn't set to the TV. PR : 1 channel position on which Auto Clock data is received, "ERROR" appears, and then the screen from step 3 reappears. To set "TV PR.", press OK to place the pointer next to it, then cycle through the numbers by pressing PUSH JOG%fi until the number representing the channel position in which the station transmitting clock setting data is stored appears.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN 45 Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair. POWER SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. No power is applied to the recorder. ● The mains power cord is disconnected. Connect the mains power cord. 2. The clock is functioning properly, but the recorder cannot be powered.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) 3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible. 4. Camcorder recording is not possible. ● The source (another video recorder, camcorder) has not been properly connected. ● All necessary power switches have not been turned on. ● The input mode is not correct. Confirm that the source is properly connected. ● The camcorder has not been properly connected. ● The input mode is not correct. Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected. Set the input mode to “AU”.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EN 47 PLAYBACK RECORDING 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. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the beginning of the continuation of recording. Why does this happen? A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points.
EN INDEX FRONT VIEW 3 4 1 2 5 6 7 REW 8 FF STANDBY/ ON TIMER TV PROG COUNTER RESET q VIDEO (MONO)L – AUDIO – R 9 TV PROG / JOG SPATIALIZER 3R PICTURE L ! 0 SHUTTLE +8 4 0 AUTO SP/LP TIMER 6 10 –20dB NORM REVIEW M SP/ LP SP LP EP R VCR REMAIN # $ @ % ^ & * * Remove the cap to use the front panel connectors. 1 TIMER Button Z pg. 27, 29 2 STANDBY/ON Button Z pg. 4 3 TV PROG. +/– Buttons Z pg. 19 4 COUNTER RESET Button Z pg. 23 5 Cassette Loading Slot 6 RECORD Button Z pg.
EN 49 DISPLAY PANEL [J748E/EH] 1 345 6 2 +8 4 0 SP LP EP VCR REMAIN R 9 0 ! @ 8 1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display Z pg. 20 Audio Level Indicator 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators # 4 PDC/VPS Indicator Z pg. 31 5 Counter Memory Indicator Z pg. 17 6 Channel*/Mode Display Z pg. 19 * Channel position 1 will be displayed as "CH 1". Clock Display Z pg. 5, 43 7 Instant REVIEW Indicator Z pg. 16 8 Audio Mode Indicator Z pg. 18 9 "Cassette Loaded" Mark 0 VCR Indicator Z pg. 23 ! Tape Speed Indicators Z pg.
EN INDEX (cont.) REMOTE CONTROL C.MEMORY DISPLAY 1 2 2 3 ADD TIME 5 6 DAILY WEEKLY 9 4 7 8 C.RESET AUX CANCEL 0 START STOP TIMER 4 TV PROG. DATE EXPRESS PROGRAMMING AUDIO MONITOR TV/VCR TV N E F IN DER PROG C HEC K /MENU ROG TV 1P 3 VOL. OK PUSH JOG E MULTI BRAND 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". Z pg.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement Power consumption : AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz : 24 W (HR-J748E/EH) : 20 W (HR-J548E) Temperature Operating : Storage : Operating position : Dimensions (WxHxD) : Weight : Format : Maximum recording time (SP) : (LP) VIDEO/AUDIO Signal system Recording system Signal-to-noise ratio Horizontal resolution Frequency range Input/Output 5°C to 40°C –20°C to 60°C Horizontal only 400 x 94 x 340 mm 4.
EN The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Guide Program numbers automatically. BEFORE YOU START PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT: n n n n The TV aerial cable is connected to the ANT.IN jack on the rear panel of the video recorder. The video recorder's mains power cord is connected to a mains outlet. The video recorder is turned off. Load batteries into the remote control. 1 Press 2 Press PUSH JOG %fi (remote) to select the international telephone country code. (recorder/remote). (Ex.