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JVC HR-J672EU User Manual

JVC HR-J672EU
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CONTENTS
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VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER
The recorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of
HR-J670EU.
SAFETY FIRST 2
Safety Precautions .................................2
INDEX 4
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 7
Basic Connections ................................7
INITIAL SETTINGS 8
Auto Set Up ..........................................8
Preset Download ................................10
Language ............................................12
SAT CONTROL SET 13
Satellite Receiver Control Setting ........13
T-V LINK 15
T-V Link Functions ..............................15
PLAYBACK 16
Basic Playback ....................................16
Playback Features ...............................17
RECORDING 20
Basic Recording ..................................20
Recording Features .............................21
B.E.S.T. Picture System .......................23
TIMER RECORDING 24
S
HOW
V
IEW
®
Timer Programming ........24
Express Timer Programming ................26
Automatic Satellite Programme
Recording ...........................................30
EDITING 31
Edit From A Camcorder ......................31
Edit To Or From Another Video
Recorder .............................................32
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 33
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver .....33
Connecting/Using A Decoder .............34
Connecting/Using A Stereo System .....35
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 36
Mode Set ............................................36
Tuner Set ............................................40
Video Channel Set ..............................46
S
HOW
V
IEW
®
Setup ..............................47
Clock Set ............................................48
TROUBLESHOOTING 50
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 53
SPECIFICATIONS 54
LIST OF TERMS 55
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JVC HR-J672EU Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeVCR
Video FormatPAL
TunerYes
Number of Heads4
Remote ControlYes
Power SupplyAC 220-240V, 50Hz
Playback SystemPAL
ConnectionsSCART
Fast Forward/Rewind TimeApprox. 2.5 minutes (for E-180 tape)

Summary

Safety First

Safety Precautions

Important safety warnings and precautions to prevent fire, shock, or hazard when using the video recorder.

Index and Views

Front View Diagram

Diagram identifying controls and indicators on the front panel of the video recorder.

Rear View Diagram

Diagram identifying connectors and ports on the rear panel of the video recorder.

Front Display Panel Indicators

B.E.S.T. Picture System

Explanation of the B.E.S.T. Picture System for checking tape condition.

Symbolic Mode Indicators

Description of various mode indicators displayed on the front panel during operation.

On-Screen Display Guide

Explanation of on-screen display indicators and their meanings during operation.

Remote Control Operation

Basic Remote Usage

Basic instructions on operating the video recorder using the remote control.

TV Set Operation

Instructions for operating a TV set with the JVC video recorder's remote control.

Recorder Installation

Basic Connections Guide

Step-by-step guide for connecting the video recorder to a TV and power source.

Initial Settings

Auto Set Up Procedure

Procedure for automatic setup of the recorder, including language and country selection.

Preset Download

Auto Set Up and Program Number Download

Guide to downloading program numbers automatically via Auto Set Up or Preset Download.

Language Settings

Language Menu Navigation

Steps to navigate the recorder's menu to select language settings.

Country Selection Menu

Procedure to access the country selection menu for setting the recorder.

Select Your Country for Language

Instructions for selecting the correct country from the list for proper operation.

Select Language for Menus

Steps to choose the desired language for on-screen messages and menus.

Exit Language Settings

How to exit the menu system and return to normal operation.

Satellite Receiver Control

Satellite Receiver Control Setting

Guide for setting up the recorder to control a satellite receiver for recording.

Setting Satellite Receiver

Initial Set Screen Access for Satellite

Procedure to access the initial setup screen for the satellite receiver.

Sat Control Set Screen Access

Steps to navigate to the satellite control settings menu.

Enter Satellite Receiver Brand

Instructions for entering the brand name of the satellite receiver for compatibility.

Select Satellite Receiver Channel

How to select the correct channel for the satellite receiver to tune into.

T-V LINK Functions

NextView Link Feature

Explanation of the NextView Link feature for timer-programming TV.

TV Auto Power On Function

Information on the TV auto power-on feature when the recorder is used.

VCR Auto Standby Function

Details on the VCR auto standby function for power saving.

Direct Recording

Instructions for direct recording from a connected device.

Playback Operations

Basic Playback Guide

Step-by-step instructions to play back recorded tapes on the video recorder.

Usable Cassette Information

Information on the types of VHS cassettes compatible with the recorder.

Playback Features

Still Picture and Frame-By-Frame Playback

How to pause and play back tapes frame by frame for detailed viewing.

Slow Motion Playback

Instructions for playing back tapes in slow motion.

High-Speed Tape Search

Guide to fast-forward and reverse searching through tape content.

Variable Speed Search

Explanation of how to adjust playback speed for faster searching.

Manual Tracking Adjustments

Manual Tracking Adjustment

How to manually adjust tracking for optimal picture quality during playback.

Return to Automatic Tracking

Procedure to revert from manual to automatic tracking control.

Instant Review Feature

Explanation of the Instant Review feature for quick access to recorded programs.

Tape Navigation Features

Activate Index Search

How to use index codes to quickly locate specific parts of a recording.

Skip Search Function

Instructions for skipping unwanted sections of a tape during playback.

Next Function Memory Setup

Setting up the recorder for automatic operations after rewinding.

Repeat Playback Function

How to set the recorder to automatically replay a tape multiple times.

Soundtrack Selection

During Playback Soundtrack Change

How to select different audio tracks (Hi-Fi, Bilingual) during playback.

Recording Basics

Basic Recording Guide

Step-by-step instructions for recording TV programs or other sources.

Recording Resume Functionality

Information on how the recorder resumes recording after a power interruption.

Advanced Recording Features

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

Easy method for recording programs for a set duration up to 6 hours.

Record While Watching Another Program

Instructions for recording one program while viewing another on TV.

Recording Time Indicators

Set Counter Display

How to set and display the recording time counter.

Reset Recording Counter

Procedure to reset the elapsed time counter to zero before recording.

Tape Remaining Time Display

How to display the remaining tape time and switch display modes.

Stereo and Bilingual Broadcast Reception

Recording Stereo and Bilingual Programs (A2)

Instructions for recording stereo and bilingual broadcasts automatically.

Recording NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Programs

Guide to recording NICAM stereo and bilingual broadcasts.

B.E.S.T. Picture System

B.E.S.T. System Recording

Explanation of the B.E.S.T. system during recording and its function.

B.E.S.T. System Playback

How the B.E.S.T. system adjusts picture quality during playback.

B.E.S.T. System Attention Notes

Important notes regarding the operation of the B.E.S.T. system.

Timer Recording Setup

SHOWVIEW Timer Programming

Guide to programming timer recordings using the SHOWVIEW system.

SHOWVIEW Programming Prerequisites

Prerequisites and checks before starting SHOWVIEW timer programming.

Access SHOWVIEW Screen

Steps to access the SHOWVIEW programming interface.

Enter SHOWVIEW Number

Instructions for entering the SHOWVIEW program number.

Access SHOWVIEW Program Screen

Procedure to access the program schedule screen for timer recording.

Timer Recording Control

Set Tape Speed for Timer Recording

How to select the tape speed (SP or LP) for timer recordings.

Set VPS/PDC Mode for Recording

How to set the VPS/PDC recording mode for program identification.

Return to Normal Screen After Setup

Steps to exit programming modes and return to the normal viewing screen.

Engage Timer Recording Mode

How to activate the timer recording mode for unattended recording.

Satellite Timer Recording

SHOWVIEW Satellite Broadcast Timer Recording

Specific instructions for timer-recording satellite broadcasts via SHOWVIEW.

Guide Program Number Setup

Guide Program Number Setting for Satellite

Setting the Guide Program number for satellite broadcasts.

Express Timer Programming

Express Timer Programming Prerequisites

Prerequisites for setting up express timer recordings.

Access SHOWVIEW Screen for Express

Steps to access the SHOWVIEW programming interface for express timing.

Enter Express Program Start Time

How to input the desired start time for an express timer recording.

Enter Express Program Date

Instructions for entering the date for an express timer recording.

Timer Recording Channel and Speed

Enter Channel Position for Timer

How to select the channel position for timer recordings.

Set Tape Speed for Express Timer

How to select the tape speed (SP or LP) for express timer recordings.

Set VPS/PDC Mode for Express

How to set the VPS/PDC recording mode for program identification.

Return to Normal Screen After Express

Steps to exit programming modes and return to the normal viewing screen.

Engage Express Timer Mode

How to activate the timer recording mode for unattended recording.

Express Timer Satellite Recording

Express Timer Satellite Broadcast Recording

Specific instructions for timer-recording satellite broadcasts using Express Timer.

VPS/PDC Recording Check

Check for VPS/PDC Signal Transmission

Procedure to verify if the broadcast station transmits a VPS/PDC signal.

Managing Timer Recordings

Disengage Timer Recording Mode

How to deactivate the timer recording mode.

Access Programme Check Screen

Steps to view the list of programmed timer recordings.

Cancel or Change Timer Programme

Instructions for cancelling or modifying existing timer recordings.

Return to Timer Mode

How to exit the programme check screen and return to timer mode.

Handling Overlapping Programmes

Confirm Overlapping Programme Settings

How to confirm overlapping program settings on the TV screen.

Select Programme for Modification

Instructions for selecting specific programs to modify or adjust.

Cancel or Change Overlapping Programme

How to cancel or change overlapping program recordings.

Automatic Satellite Recording

Automatic Satellite Recording Prerequisites

Prerequisites for setting up automatic satellite program recording.

Select L-2 Safety Setting

How to select the L-2 safety setting for satellite recordings.

Set Tape Speed for Satellite Recording

How to select the tape speed (SP or LP) for automatic satellite recordings.

Engage Auto Satellite Recording Mode

How to activate the automatic satellite recording mode.

Editing Video Content

Edit From Camcorder Guide

Guide for connecting a camcorder and editing recorded footage.

Camcorder Connection Steps

Instructions for connecting camcorder audio/video outputs to the recorder.

Set Recorder Input Mode for Editing

How to select the correct input source for editing from a camcorder.

Set Editing Mode

Instructions for setting the desired edit mode for camcorder footage.

Start Camcorder for Editing

How to start the camcorder to begin the editing process.

Start Recorder for Editing

How to start the recorder to begin the editing or dubbing process.

Editing Between Video Recorders

Connect Another Video Recorder

Guide for connecting another video recorder for editing or dubbing.

Set Recording Deck Input Mode

How to select the input source for recording from another deck.

Set Editing Mode for Dubbing

Instructions for setting the desired edit mode for dubbing.

Start Source Player for Editing

How to start the source player for editing or dubbing.

Start Recording Deck for Dubbing

How to start the recording deck to begin the dubbing process.

System Connections

Connecting to a Satellite Receiver

Instructions for connecting the video recorder to a satellite receiver.

Satellite Receiver Connection Notes

Key considerations when connecting to a satellite receiver.

Decoder Connections

Select Input Mode for Decoder

How to set the input mode for connecting a decoder.

Connect the Decoder

Instructions for physically connecting a decoder to the recorder.

Set Tuner for Scrambled Broadcasts

Procedure for setting the tuner for receiving scrambled broadcasts.

Stereo System Connections

Connect to Hi-Fi Stereo System

Guide for connecting the video recorder to a Hi-Fi stereo system.

Audio Connection Cautions

Important warnings regarding audio connection and speaker placement.

Subsidiary Settings

Mode Set Operation

How to change various mode settings on the recorder.

Main Menu Screen Access

Steps to access the recorder's main menu for settings.

Mode Set Screen Access

Procedure to access the mode selection screen.

Select Operating Mode

How to choose and change the desired operating mode.

Select Mode Setting

How to adjust or change the specific setting within a selected mode.

Return to Normal Screen from Settings

How to exit the menu system and return to normal operation.

Advanced Subsidiary Settings

B.E.S.T. Picture System Settings

Options for enabling or disabling the B.E.S.T. Picture System.

Picture Control Settings

Adjustments for Picture Control: AUTO, EDIT, SOFT, SHARP.

Auto Timer Settings

Options for enabling or disabling the Auto Timer function.

O.S.D. Settings

Options for enabling or disabling the On-Screen Display.

Direct Rec Settings

Options for enabling or disabling the Direct Record function.

More Subsidiary Settings

Auto SP-LP Timer Settings

Enabling/disabling automatic switching from SP to LP mode during timer recording.

Power Save Settings

Options for enabling or disabling the Power Save mode.

Connector and Colour System Settings

L-2 Select Settings

Selecting the L-2 connector for AV2 (IN/DECODER) or SAT.

Colour System Settings

Options for PAL/NTSC or MESECAM colour systems.

Tuner Settings

Tuner Settings Important Notes

Steps to perform if Auto Channel Set was not set correctly or area changed.

Auto Channel Set Operation

Automatically assigns receivable stations to channel positions.

Recorder Power On for Tuning

Procedure to power on the recorder before setting up channels.

Main Menu Access for Tuning

Steps to access the recorder's main menu for settings.

Auto Channel Set Screen Access

Procedure to access the Auto Channel Set screen.

Select Your Country for Tuning

Instructions for selecting the correct country for channel tuning.

Select Language for Tuning

How to choose the desired language for the Auto Channel Set screen.

Auto Channel Set Performance

Auto Channel Set Performance Notes

Notes and important information regarding Auto Channel Set performance.

Fine Tuning Information

Details on automatic fine-tuning during channel setup.

Channel Management

Band Selection for Tuning

How to select the broadcast band (VHF/UHF) for tuning.

Manual Channel Set Procedure

Steps for manually setting channels when auto-tuning is insufficient.

Main Menu Access for Manual Set

Steps to access the recorder's main menu for manual channel setup.

Confirmation Screen Access for Manual

Procedure to access the confirmation screen for manual channel setup.

Select Channel Position for Manual

How to select the desired channel position for manual tuning.

Channel Deletion and Scrambled Broadcasts

Delete a Channel

Procedure to remove a selected channel from the recorder's memory.

Select Decoder Mode for Scrambled

How to select the decoder mode for receiving scrambled broadcasts.

Confirmation Screen for Decoder

Procedure to access the confirmation screen for decoder settings.

Select Channel Position for Scrambled

How to select the channel position for scrambled broadcasts.

Change Decoder Setting for Reception

How to change the decoder setting for optimal reception.

Return to Confirmation Screen

How to return to the confirmation screen after setting decoder.

Station Setting Procedures

Station Item Selection for Set A

How to select the station item to be set.

Manual Channel Set Screen Access for A

Procedure to access the manual channel set screen.

New Station Selection for Set A

How to select a new station for programming.

Station Switching Operations

How to switch between programmed stations.

Confirmation Screen Exit for Set A

How to exit the confirmation screen after setting stations.

Station Name Selection for Set B

How to select the name for a station being programmed.

Fine-Tune Channel Selection

How to select a channel for fine-tuning.

Manual Channel Set Screen for Fine-Tune

Procedure to access the manual channel set screen for fine-tuning.

Tuning Performance

How to perform manual tuning for a selected channel.

Confirmation Screen Exit for Fine-Tune

How to exit the confirmation screen after fine-tuning.

Video Channel Set

Video Channel Set Important Notes

Steps to perform if interference occurs or connections change.

Video Channel Set Mode Access

How to access the video channel set mode.

RF Output System Setting

Instructions for setting the RF output system for video channels.

Video Channel Setting

How to set the video channel for output.

Exit Video Channel Set Mode

How to exit the video channel set mode.

SHOWVIEW Setup Procedures

SHOWVIEW Setup Important Notes

Conditions where SHOWVIEW setup may not work correctly.

Guide Program Number Set for SHOWVIEW

Setting the Guide Program number for satellite broadcasts.

Main Menu Access for SHOWVIEW Setup

Steps to access the recorder's main menu for SHOWVIEW setup.

Initial Set Screen Access for SHOWVIEW

Procedure to access the initial set screen for SHOWVIEW setup.

Guide Program Set Screen Access for SHOWVIEW

How to access the Guide Program Set screen for SHOWVIEW setup.

Enter Guide Program Number for SHOWVIEW

Instructions for entering the Guide Program number for SHOWVIEW.

Return to Normal Screen After SHOWVIEW Setup

How to exit the menu system and return to normal operation.

Clock Setting Procedures

Clock Set Important Notes

Conditions where clock setting might not perform correctly.

Recorder Power On for Clock Set

Procedure to power on the recorder before setting the clock.

Main Menu Access for Clock Set

Steps to access the recorder's main menu for clock settings.

Initial Set Screen Access for Clock Set

Procedure to access the initial set screen for clock settings.

Clock Set Screen Access

How to access the clock set screen for setting the time and date.

Date and Time Settings

Set Date and Time

Instructions for setting the current date and time.

Set Just Clock Function

How to set the Just Clock function to ON or OFF.

Source Channel for Clock Data

How to set the channel position for clock data reception.

Clock Operation Start

How to start the clock operation and its automatic adjustments.

Troubleshooting Power Issues

Power Related Problems

Troubleshooting common power-related issues with the recorder.

Troubleshooting Tape Transport

Tape Transport Problems

Troubleshooting common problems related to tape transport.

Troubleshooting Playback Issues

Playback Related Problems

Troubleshooting common issues encountered during playback.

Troubleshooting Recording Issues

Recording Start Issues

Troubleshooting why recordings cannot be initiated.

TV Broadcast Recording Issues

Troubleshooting issues with recording TV broadcasts.

Tape-to-Tape Editing Issues

Troubleshooting problems with tape-to-tape editing.

Camcorder Recording Issues

Troubleshooting issues with recording from a camcorder.

Troubleshooting Timer Recording

Timer Programming Failure

Troubleshooting why timer programming is not functioning correctly.

Timer Programming Status

Information about the status of ongoing timer programming.

Blinking Indicator Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting blinking indicators during timer recording.

Cassette Ejection Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting cassette ejection and blinking indicators.

Timer Mode Disengagement Issues

Troubleshooting timer mode disengagement issues.

Tape End During Recording Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting automatic cassette ejection after tape end.

SHOWVIEW Timer Recording Issues

Troubleshooting SHOWVIEW system timer recording failures.

Other Troubleshooting Problems

Audio Noise During Camcorder Recording

Troubleshooting audio noise during camcorder recording.

Skipped Channel Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting skipped channels during scanning.

Channel Change Issues

Troubleshooting issues with changing TV channels.

Manual Channel Setting Changes

Troubleshooting manually set channel changes.

Missing Stored Channels

Troubleshooting missing stored channels in the recorder.

Questions and Answers

Playback FAQs

Answers to common questions regarding playback operations.

Recording FAQs

Answers to common questions regarding recording operations.

Timer Recording FAQs

Answers to common questions regarding timer recording operations.

Product Specifications

General Specifications

General specifications of the video recorder, including power, dimensions, and weight.

Video and Signal Specifications

Specifications related to video signal processing and recording.

Tuner and Timer Specifications

Specifications for tuner capabilities and timer functions.

Included and Optional Accessories

List of provided and optional accessories for the recorder.

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