Filename [Cov1.fm] Cov1.fm Page 1 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:56 AM ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST 2 Safety Precautions ........................................ 2 INDEX INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 4 9 Basic Connections ....................................... 9 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INITIAL SETTINGS 10 Auto Set Up ............................................... 10 Preset Download ....................................... 12 Language ...................................................
Filename [HRJ880EU1.fm] HRJ880EU1.fm Page 2 Friday, May 18, 2001 11:03 AM 2 EN Masterpage:Left-FullColx2 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 8 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. 8 Dangerous voltage inside.
Filename [HRJ880EU1.fm] HRJ880EU1.fm Page 3 Friday, May 18, 2001 11:03 AM Masterpage:Right-Full-NoTitle0 EN 3 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.
Filename [HRJ880EU1.fm] HRJ880EU1.fm Page 4 Friday, May 25, 2001 11:07 AM Masterpage:Left-index 4 EN INDEX FRONT VIEW A STANDBY/ON 1 Button 墌 pg. 10 B Infrared Beam Receiving Window C Timer# Button 墌 pg. 27, 29, 30 D Stop/Eject 0 Button 墌 pg. 18, 22 E SAT# Indicator 墌 pg. 34 F SAT# Button 墌 pg. 34 G Counter Reset 0000 Button 墌 pg. 23 H Cassette Loading Slot I Audio Dubbing (A.DUB) Button 墌 pg. 51 J Record 7 Button 墌 pg. 22 K Pause 9 Button 墌 pg. 19 L 24H EXPRESS # Button 墌 pg. 30 M Play 4 Button 墌 pg.
Filename [HRJ880EU1.fm] Masterpage:Right-index HRJ880EU1.fm Page 5 Friday, May 25, 2001 11:07 AM EN 5 REAR VIEW A Mains Power Cord 墌 pg. 9 B AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector 墌 pg. 9, 49, 57, 58 C J Terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector] 墌 pg. 56 D SYNCHRO EDIT Connector 墌 pg. 48 E ANT. IN Connector 墌 pg. 9 F Remote PAUSE Connector 墌 pg. 47 R.A.EDIT Connector 墌 pg. 54 G AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors 墌 pg. 59 H AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector 墌 pg. 15, 49, 57, 58 I SAT CONTROL Connector 墌 pg.
Filename [HRJ880EU1.fm] HRJ880EU1.fm Page 6 Friday, May 18, 2001 11:03 AM 6 EN REMOTE CONTROL Masterpage:Left INDEX (cont.) A LCD Panel 墌 pg. 7, 26 B TV Button 墌 pg. 36 C VCR Button 墌 pg. 35 D AUDIO Button 墌 pg. 21 ^ (TV Muting) Button 墌 pg. 36 E LCD PROG Button 墌 pg. 26 F Number Keys 墌 pg. 22, 26 G DAILY Button 墌 pg. 27, 29 H VPS/PDC Button 墌 pg. 27, 29 I Counter Reset 0000 Button 墌 pg. 23 Cancel & Button 墌 pg. 32 J Programme Check " Button 墌 pg. 32 K PROG Button 墌 pg. 26 L START +/– Button 墌 pg.
Filename [HRJ880EU1.fm] HRJ880EU1.fm Page 7 Friday, May 18, 2001 11:03 AM Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 7 How To Use The remote control can operate most of your video recorder’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite receivers of JVC and other brands. (墌 pg. 36, 37) ● Point the remote control toward the receiving window. ● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.
Filename [HRJ880EU1.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU1.fm Page 8 Friday, May 18, 2001 11:03 AM 8 EN INDEX (cont.) ON-SCREEN DISPLAY When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 61), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. I Type of Broadcast 墌 pg. 24 J Current Day/Month/Year K Clock Display L Channel Position Number and Station Name/ Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1, L-2, F-1 or SAT*) * When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌 pg.
Filename [HRJ880EU1.fm] Masterpage:Right HRJ880EU1.fm Page 9 Friday, May 18, 2001 11:03 AM EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections Aerial connector 9 It’s essential that your video recorder be properly connected. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED. A Check the contents. Back of TV Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 78. B Situate the recorder. Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
Filename [HRJ880EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU1a.fm Page 10 Friday, May 18, 2001 11:04 AM 10 EN INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up Before starting, make sure of the following: Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/ Auto Guide Program Number Set After the 1 button on the recorder or remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder, by simply selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock** and Guide Program numbers automatically.
Filename [HRJ880EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRJ880EU1a.fm Page 11 Friday, May 18, 2001 11:04 AM EN C Select the language. Press OK. The Language Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the TV screen. On the front display panel Press rt to select your language code.
Filename [HRJ880EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU1a.fm Page 12 Friday, May 18, 2001 11:04 AM 12 EN Preset Download Auto Channel Set by Downloading from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set ATTENTION You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. * Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.
Filename [HRJ880EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right-Full-NoTitle0 HRJ880EU1a.fm Page 13 Friday, May 18, 2001 11:04 AM EN 13 Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download appear on the front display panel If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have been performed successfully, the correct current time is displayed. 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 PR button(s). ● If station names (ID – 墌 pg.
Filename [HRJ880EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU1a.fm Page 14 Friday, May 18, 2001 11:04 AM 14 EN Language Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 13 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically (墌 pg. 13), you can change the language setting manually as required. A Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU. B Access the Country Set screen.
Filename [HRJ880EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right HRJ880EU1a.fm Page 15 Thursday, May 31, 2001 11:31 AM EN SAT CONTROL SET Satellite Receiver Control Setting Satellite receiver 15 The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Approximately 20 seconds before the SHOWVIEW timer programming (墌 pg. 26) or Express timer programming (墌 pg.
Filename [HRJ880EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU1a.fm Page 16 Friday, May 18, 2001 11:04 AM 16 EN SAT CONTROL SET (cont.) C Access the Initial Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or e. D Access the Sat Control Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “SAT CONTROL SET”, then press OK or e. E Enter the satellite receiver’s brand. Press the appropriate number keys to enter the brand code from the list on page 17, then press OK.
Filename [HRJ880EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right-2lineTitle0 HRJ880EU1a.fm Page 17 Friday, May 18, 2001 11:04 AM SAT CONTROL SET (cont.) T-V LINK G Check the result of the test. If the satellite receiver’s channel number has been changed to the same one as you set in step 6 ... Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “CHANGED TO ...”, then press OK or e to finish the Sat Control Set mode. If the satellite receiver’s channel number has not been changed correctly ...
Filename [HRJ880EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU1a.fm Page 18 Friday, May 18, 2001 11:04 AM 18 EN Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). PLAYBACK A 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 pointed toward the recorder. ● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting. ● The recorder’s power comes on automatically.
Filename [HRJ880EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRJ880EU1a.fm Page 19 Friday, May 25, 2001 11:14 AM EN Playback Features Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback NOTE: 1 Pause during playback. Refer to the illustrations below as you read the following procedures. 19 Push the JOG dial. OR Press 9. ● If there is vertical jitter, use the PR buttons to correct the picture.
Filename [HRJ880EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU1a.fm Page 20 Friday, May 18, 2001 4:52 PM 20 EN PLAYBACK (cont.) Index Search Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. Additional index codes can be added manually during playback. (See below.) 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 w or e (2 or 6).
Filename [HRJ880EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRJ880EU1a.fm Page 21 Friday, May 18, 2001 11:04 AM EN 21 Next Function Memory Manual Tracking The Next Function Memory “tells” the recorder what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. Your recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the PR buttons.
Filename [HRJ880EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU1a.fm Page 22 Friday, May 18, 2001 11:04 AM 22 EN Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). RECORDING A Load a cassette. Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact. ● The recorder’s power comes on automatically. ● While “– – – –” is blinking on the front display panel, the tape will run for a few seconds to search for the tape number. B Choose a programme. Press PR +/– or the number keys.
Filename [HRJ880EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRJ880EU1a.fm Page 23 Friday, May 25, 2001 11:15 AM EN Recording Features 23 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. 1 Start recording. Press 7 on the recorder. 2 Engage the ITR mode. Press 7 again. “o” blinks and “0:30” appears on the front display panel. 3 Set the recording duration.
Filename [HRJ880EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU1a.fm Page 24 Friday, May 18, 2001 11:04 AM 24 EN Audio Recording Level Control Your recorder allows manual adjustment of the audio recording level. A Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU. B Access the Recording Level Control screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “REC LEVEL CTL”, then press OK or e. C Adjust the audio recording level. Press r or t.
Filename [HRJ880EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRJ880EU1a.fm Page 25 Friday, May 18, 2001 11:04 AM EN 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 playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You can set “B.E.S.T.” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference (墌 pg. 61). Playback The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback.
Filename [HRJ880EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU2.fm Page 26 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:57 AM 26 EN TIMER RECORDING SHOWVIEW Timer Programming ® You can use the on-screen display to enter the SHOWVIEW number. A Access the S HOWVIEW screen. Press PROG. Before performing the SHOWVIEW Timer Programming: ● Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set properly. ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically.
Filename [HRJ880EU2.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRJ880EU2.fm Page 27 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:51 PM EN D Set the tape speed. Press SP/LP/EP (p). ● It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is set to “MESECAM”. (墌 pg. 63) E Set the VPS/PDC mode. Press VPS/PDC to select “ON” or “OFF”. ● If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen or “VPS/PDC” is lit on the front display panel, VPS/PDC is set to ON.
Filename [HRJ880EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU2.fm Page 28 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:51 PM 28 EN Express Timer Programming Before performing Express Timer Programming: ● Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set properly. ● 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). TIMER RECORDING (cont.
Filename [HRJ880EU2.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRJ880EU2.fm Page 29 Wednesday, June 6, 2001 11:33 AM EN F Enter the channel position. Press PR+/–. ● If you want to set a satellite programme, press the number key “0” to change “TV PROG” to “SAT”, then press PR+/–. 29 L Engage the recorder’s timer mode. Press # (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically and “#” appears on the front display panel. ● To disengage the timer mode, press # (TIMER) again. To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .
Filename [HRJ880EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU2.fm Page 30 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:51 PM 30 EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) 24 Hour Express Timer Programming Before performing the 24 Hour Express Timer Programming: ● Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set properly. ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically. ● Set the tape speed. You can programme a timer recording that starts within 24 hours using the JOG dial on the recorder.
Filename [HRJ880EU2.fm] HRJ880EU2.fm Page 31 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:51 PM Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 31 NOTES: ● You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a ninth, “FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (墌 pg. 32). ● It is not possible to timer-record a satellite broadcast received on the channel position “0” by the satellite receiver.
Filename [HRJ880EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU2.fm Page 32 Thursday, May 31, 2001 10:50 AM 32 EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Check, cancel and change programmes A Disengage the timer mode. Press # (TIMER), then press 1. B Access the Programme Check screen/display. Press ". C Access the Programme screen/display. Press " again to check more information. Each time you press ", the next programme’s information appears. The front display panel shows the programme start time.
Filename [HRJ880EU2.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRJ880EU2.fm Page 33 Thursday, May 31, 2001 10:50 AM EN 33 To cancel or change a programme... When programmes overlap each other D If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made. The Programme Check screen appears and conflicting programmes will start blinking. Cancel or change a programme. Press & to cancel a programme.
Filename [HRJ880EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU2.fm Page 34 Friday, May 25, 2001 11:21 AM 34 EN Automatic Satellite Programme Recording This function allows you to automatically record a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector and programme the timer on the satellite receiver. The recorder starts or stops recording by the signals input from the satellite receiver.
Filename [HRJ880EU2.fm] Masterpage:Right HRJ880EU2.fm Page 35 Thursday, May 31, 2001 10:51 AM EN REMOTE CONTROL 35 Remote A/B Code Switching Remote Control Functions 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.
Filename [HRJ880EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU2.fm Page 36 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:51 PM 36 EN REMOTE CONTROL (cont.) TV Multi-Brand Remote Control 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. Before performing the following steps: Turn off the TV using its remote control. A Set the TV brand code. Refer to the chart below.
Filename [HRJ880EU2.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRJ880EU2.fm Page 37 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:51 PM EN Satellite Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your satellite receiver set. In addition to JVC satellite receivers, other manufacturer’s satellite receivers can also be controlled. Before performing the following steps: Turn off the satellite receiver using its remote control. A Set the satellite receiver brand code.
Filename [HRJ880EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU2.fm Page 38 Friday, May 25, 2001 11:22 AM 38 EN Navigation When you record a TV programme with this recorder, the recorder automatically stores in its memory the recording start time, date, channel information, etc. If the tape is recorded on this recorder for the first time, new tape number and the recording date are also registered. On the tape only the tape number information is recorded.
Filename [HRJ880EU2.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRJ880EU2.fm Page 39 Friday, May 25, 2001 11:22 AM EN C Check the memory. 39 Video Navigation Title Screen Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “CHECK MEMORY”, then press OK or e. ● The CHECK MEMORY screen will appear. ● If the recorder’s memory becomes full, the recorder cannot register any more information. Delete any unnecessary data of tape or programme from the recorder’s memory. D Return to the normal screen. Press MENU.
Filename [HRJ880EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU2.fm Page 40 Wednesday, June 6, 2001 11:35 AM 40 EN Find Blank Space This function is useful for finding out the blank space on each cassette and recording a new programme there. Perform steps 1 to 2 of “Check Memory” on page 38 before continuing. A Access the Find Blank Space screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “FIND BLANK SPACE”, then press OK or e. VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.
Filename [HRJ880EU2.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRJ880EU2.fm Page 41 Friday, May 18, 2001 4:55 PM EN Edit Tape Title A Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU. B Access the Video Navigation screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “VIDEO NAVIGATION”, then press OK or e. C Access the Edit Title screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “EDIT TITLE”, then press OK or e. D Select the tape number.
Filename [HRJ880EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU2.fm Page 42 Wednesday, June 6, 2001 11:36 AM 42 EN Edit Programme Title and Category Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Edit Tape Title” on page 41 before continuing. A VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) Choice of Category CATEGORY r r r Select the programme. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to edit, then press OK or e. The “TITLE” display begins blinking. ● The “*” mark indicates the current position on the tape.
Filename [HRJ880EU2.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRJ880EU2.fm Page 43 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:51 PM EN Delete Tape Data Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Edit Tape Title” on page 41 before continuing. Delete Programme Data Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Edit Tape Title” on page 41 before continuing. A Select the tape title. A Select the programme. B Delete the tape data. B Delete the programme data. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the tape number you want to delete, then press &.
Filename [HRJ880EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU2.fm Page 44 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:51 PM 44 EN Find Title VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) Sort By Tape Number This function is useful for finding out the programme you want to playback in the order sorted by tape number. A Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU. B Access the Video Navigation screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “VIDEO NAVIGATION”, then press OK or e. C Access the Find Title screen.
Filename [HRJ880EU2.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRJ880EU2.fm Page 45 Wednesday, June 6, 2001 11:37 AM EN D Access the Tape No. screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “BY TAPE NO.”, then press OK or e. 45 Sort By Date This function is useful for finding out the programme you want to play back in the order sorted by date. Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Sort By Tape Number” on page 44 before continuing. A Access the Date screen. E Select the programme.
Filename [HRJ880EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU2.fm Page 46 Friday, May 18, 2001 5:00 PM 46 EN VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) B Select the category. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the category you want to watch, then press OK. C Select the programme. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to play back, then press OK. ● If the selected cassette has already been loaded, playback begins automatically after the selected programme is located. D Load a cassette.
Filename [HRJ880EU3.fm] Masterpage:Right HRJ880EU3.fm Page 47 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:54 PM EN EDITING 47 You can use a camcorder as the source player and your recorder as the recording deck. Edit From A Camcorder A Make connections. Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors. ● When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your recorder.
Filename [HRJ880EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU3.fm Page 48 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:54 PM 48 EN EDITING (cont.) Synchro Editing The Synchro Editing function synchronizes the start of the playback and recording operations when starting an edit operation using a camcorder with LANC connector and your recorder. A Make connections. Connect your recorder to camcorder (墌 pg. 47), and connect your recorder’s SYNCHRO EDIT connector to the camcorder’s LANC connector. B Set the recorder’s input mode.
Filename [HRJ880EU3.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRJ880EU3.fm Page 49 Friday, May 25, 2001 11:27 AM EN You can use your recorder as the source player or as the recording deck. Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder A Make connections. Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated. A When using your recorder as the source player ... ... connect its AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to the recording deck. B When using your recorder as the recording deck ..
Filename [HRJ880EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU3.fm Page 50 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:54 PM 50 EN EDITING (cont.) Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. ATTENTION: Audio dubbing is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP mode. Normal audio track Pre-recorded tape Video/Hi-Fi audio track Audio-dubbed tape Your recorder CD player, etc. CD player, etc.
Filename [HRJ880EU3.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRJ880EU3.fm Page 51 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:54 PM EN A Make connections. Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R input connectors on the recorder’s front panel. ● When connecting a monaural audio component, use only the recorder’s AUDIO L input connector. B Set the recorder’s input mode. Press AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR to select “F-1”. C Locate the start point.
Filename [HRJ880EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU3.fm Page 52 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:54 PM 52 EN EDITING (cont.) Insert Editing Insert Editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the Audio Dubbing function simultaneously. For Insert Editing, use your recorder as the recording deck.
Filename [HRJ880EU3.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRJ880EU3.fm Page 53 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:54 PM EN A Make connections. Connect the player’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to your recorder’s VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors on the front panel. B Set the recorder’s input mode. Press AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR to select “F-1”. C Locate the end point.
Filename [HRJ880EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU3.fm Page 54 Wednesday, June 6, 2001 11:39 AM 54 EN EDITING (cont.) Random Assemble Editing Your recorder Player This function makes it easier to create edited videos when your 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.
Filename [HRJ880EU3.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRJ880EU3.fm Page 55 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:54 PM EN G Locate the start point. Find the edit-in point on the source tape from where you want the edited scene to begin by pressing w e or using the JOG dial, then press PROG. ● The edit-in point is registered in memory and appears on the screen. H Locate the end point. Find the edit-out point where you want the edited scene to end by pressing w e or using the JOG dial, then press PROG.
Filename [HRJ880EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU3.fm Page 56 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:54 PM 56 EN EDITING (cont.) Information On J Terminal J Terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector] The J terminal is used to connect the recorder to a personal computer or similar device to allow computerized control of the recorder during editing and certain other operations.
Filename [HRJ880EU3.fm] Masterpage:Right HRJ880EU3.fm Page 57 Friday, May 25, 2001 11:28 AM EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 57 Connecting To A Satellite Receiver Connect the decoder to the satellite receiver’s connector if you have a decoder, AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to TV’s connector, and AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector to the satellite receiver’s connector. Then connect the satellite receiver and TV. Outdoor unit Aerial NOTES: ● Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” (墌 pg. 63).
Filename [HRJ880EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU3.fm Page 58 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:54 PM 58 EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.) Connecting/Using A Decoder The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector can be used as an input connector for an external decoder (descrambler). Simply connect a decoder and you can enjoy the variety of programming that is available through scrambled channels. A Select the input mode. Set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”. (墌 pg. 63) TV receiver B Connect the decoder.
Filename [HRJ880EU3.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRJ880EU3.fm Page 59 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:54 PM EN 59 Connecting/Using A Stereo System These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo. FM tuner CD player Stereo amplifier AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR Audio cable (not provided) Speaker Television Mains outlet Speaker Make connections.
Filename [HRJ880EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU4.fm Page 60 Thursday, May 31, 2001 10:53 AM 60 EN Mode Set Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set screen by following the procedure described below. ● For each mode setting, see pages 61 to 63. A Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU. B Access the Mode Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MODE SET”, then press OK or e.
Filename [HRJ880EU4.fm] Masterpage:Right-Full-NoTitle0 HRJ880EU4.fm Page 61 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:56 PM EN 61 * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 B.E.S.T. You can set the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system to “ON” or “OFF” (墌 pg. 25). ON OFF 8 PICTURE CONTROL AUTO: EDIT: SOFT: SHARP: Provides the optimised picture benefits of the B.E.S.T. Picture System. Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and playback).
Filename [HRJ880EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left-FullCol HRJ880EU4.fm Page 62 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:56 PM 62 EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 AUTO SP]LP TIMER ON OFF When this function is set to “ON”, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire programme while timer-recording in SP mode. For Example . . .
Filename [HRJ880EU4.fm] Masterpage:Right-Full-NoTitle0 HRJ880EU4.fm Page 63 Friday, May 25, 2001 11:37 AM EN 63 * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 L-2 SELECT A/V: DECODER: SAT: To use this recorder as the recording deck with the player connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, or to use the satellite receiver connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. To use a decoder connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.
Filename [HRJ880EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU4.fm Page 64 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:56 PM 64 EN Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up or by Preset Download (墌 pg. 10, 12). — you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area.
Filename [HRJ880EU4.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRJ880EU4.fm Page 65 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:56 PM EN 65 F Perform Auto Channel Set. Press OK twice. ● If you have connected the recorder and your TV via AV connection (墌 pg. 9), the recorder automatically performs the Preset Download and the T-V LINK screen will appear (墌 pg. 12). ● The Auto Set screen appears, End and remains on screen while Beginning the recorder searches for receivable stations.
Filename [HRJ880EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU4.fm Page 66 Friday, May 25, 2001 11:37 AM 66 EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) D Select the band. Press rt to change the band between CH (regular) and CC (cable), then press e. E Input the channel. Press the number keys to input the channel number you want to store. ● Input “0” before any single number entries. ● To input the registered station name (ID – 墌 pg. 69), press e until “– – – –” (ID setting) begins blinking, then press rt.
Filename [HRJ880EU4.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRJ880EU4.fm Page 67 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:56 PM EN Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 66 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. A Select the item. Press rt w e until the item you want to delete begins blinking. B Delete a channel. Press &. ● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one line. ● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary. C Close the Confirmation screen. Press MENU.
Filename [HRJ880EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU4.fm Page 68 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:56 PM 68 EN Set Stations (A) Set station names that are registered in your recorder. Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 66 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. A Select the item. Press rt w e until the item you want begins blinking. B Access the Manual Channel Set screen. Press OK twice. C Select the new station.
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Filename [HRJ880EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU4.fm Page 70 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:56 PM 70 EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) 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. IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — interference appears in the TV picture after you have moved to a different area or a new station has started broadcasting in your area.
Filename [HRJ880EU4.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRJ880EU4.fm Page 71 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:56 PM EN 71 SHOWVIEW System Setup ® IMPORTANT Normally, Auto Set Up (墌 pg. 10), Preset Download (墌 pg. 12) or Auto Channel Set (墌 pg. 64) sets the Guide Program numbers automatically. You need to set the Guide Program numbers manually only in the following cases.
Filename [HRJ880EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU4.fm Page 72 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:56 PM 72 EN Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT If you performed Auto Set Up (墌 pg. 10), Preset Download (墌 pg. 12) or Auto Channel Set (墌 pg. 64), without ever having set the clock previously, the recorder’s built-in clock is also set automatically.
Filename [HRJ880EU4.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRJ880EU4.fm Page 73 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:56 PM EN 73 E Set the date and time. Press rt to set the time, then press OK or e. The “DATE” display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year. ● When you set the time, press and hold rt to change the time by 30 minutes. ● When you set the date, press and hold rt to change the date by 15 days. F Set Just Clock. The default setting is “OFF”.
Filename [HRJ880EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left-FullCol HRJ880EU4.fm Page 74 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:56 PM 74 EN TROUBLESHOOTING 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 supplied to the recorder. ● The mains power cord is disconnected. 2.
Filename [HRJ880EU4.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRJ880EU4.fm Page 75 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:56 PM EN 75 RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Recording cannot be started. ● There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its record safety tab removed. Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, cover the hole where the tab was removed. 2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. ● “L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1” or “SAT” has been selected as the input mode. Set to the desired channel.
Filename [HRJ880EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left-FullColx2 HRJ880EU4.fm Page 76 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:56 PM 76 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) TIMER RECORDING (cont.) SYMPTOM 6. “[” on the front display panel and SAT # indicator won’t stop blinking. 7. The power shuts off and “[” won’t stop blinking. POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION ● The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed. Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
Filename [HRJ880EU4.fm] Masterpage:Right HRJ880EU4.fm Page 77 Friday, May 18, 2001 2:56 PM EN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 77 PLAYBACK TIMER 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. “o” and “#” remain lit on the front display panel. Is there a problem? A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress. Q. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame playback, I can’t hear any audio.
Filename [HRJ880EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ880EU4.fm Page 78 Wednesday, June 6, 2001 3:40 PM 78 EN SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL TUNER/TIMER Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 20 W Power off : 4.6 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 435 mm x 105 mm x 343 mm Weight : 4.6 kg Format : VHS PAL standard Maximum recording time (SP) : 240 min. with E-240 video cassette (LP) : 480 min.
Filename [HRJ880EU1IX.fm] Masterpage:Right HRJ880EU1IX.fm Page 79 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:56 AM EN LIST OF TERMS 79 A P Audio Dubbing .................................................... 50 Audio Recording Level Control ............................... 24 Auto Channel Set ................................................. 64 Auto Set Up ......................................................... 10 AUTO SP]LP TIMER ........................................... 62 AUTO TIMER ..............................
Filename [Cov4.fm] Cov4.fm Page 80 Thursday, May 31, 2001 10:54 AM EN Auto Set Up — referring to the front display panel The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Guide Program numbers automatically. BEFORE YOU START PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT: 8 The TV aerial cable is connected to the ANT.IN connector on the rear panel of the video recorder. 8 The video recorder’s mains power cord is connected to a mains outlet. 8 The video recorder is turned off. 8 Load batteries into the remote control.
