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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-J768EU
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TV/VCR
AUDIO
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WEEKLY/HEBDO
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STOP
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PROG
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STANDBY/ON
FIRST
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AUTO SET-UP
ON BACK
TIMER
REC LINK
INSTRUCTIONS
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SHUTTLE
TV PROG
PAL
ENGLISH
CONTENTS
Safety Precautions............................. 2
Basic Connections ............................ 3
Auto Set Up ...................................... 4
Preset Download .............................. 6
Language .......................................... 8
On-Screen Displays .......................... 9
Power Save Mode ........................... 10
T-V LINK
T-V Link Functions .......................... 11
Colour System Set ........................... 12
Basic Playback ................................ 13
Playback Features ........................... 14
Basic Recording .............................. 19
Recording Features ......................... 20
B.E.S.T. Picture System .................... 22
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IEW
Express Timer Programming ............ 26
Programme Recording .................... 30
Edit From A Camcorder ................... 31
Recorder ......................................... 32
Connection To A Satellite Tuner ...... 34
Connecting/Using A Decoder ......... 36
Connecting/Using A Stereo System .... 37
Tuner Set ......................................... 38
Video Channel Set .......................... 45
Clock Set ........................................ 46
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Setup ............................. 48
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-J768EU TV/VCR AUDIO – –:– – VPS/PDC DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO 0000 START STOP DATE DEBUT PROG EXPRESS PROG 30 SEC STANDBY/ON TIMER REC LINK INSTRUCTIONS FIRST AUTO SET-UP ON BACK TV PROG/ SHUTTLE TV PROG ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions... -
Page 2: Safety First
Use a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L signals. For Italy: "It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.'95 published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.'95"... -
Page 3: Installing Your New Recorder
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections Aerial terminal Back of TV 21-pin SCART connector RF Cable (provided) 21-pin SCART Cable Mains Power Cord ENTREE/DECODEUR IN/DECODER AV1 IN/OUT Mains outlet Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of interference. -
Page 4: Initial Settings
Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set/Auto Video Channel Set International Telephone Country Code BELGIUM : 32 NORGE ESKÁ REPUBLIKA : 42 ÖSTERREICH DANMARK : 45 POLSKA DEUTSCHLAND : 49 PORTUGAL ESPAÑA : 34 SUISSE GREECE : 30 SUOMI ITALIA... -
Page 5: Select Language
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 % fi to select your language code. Language Code ENGLISH : 01 NORSK DEUTSCH : 02... -
Page 6: Preset Download
Preset Download You can use this function only with the TV offering T-V Link, etc.* * Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NEXTVIEWLINK via fully- wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system. - Page 7 Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download appear on the front display panel When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been completed success- fully the correct current time will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in step 6 on page 5 or in step 1 on page 6.
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Page 8: Language
Language Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 13 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically ( setting manually using this procedure as required. INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) pg. -
Page 9: On-Screen Displays
On-Screen Displays Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU NOTES: When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting. During playback, the operation mode indicators may be disturbed depending on the type of tape being used. -
Page 10: Power Save Mode
Power Save Mode Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU You can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off. NOTES: During Power Save, the display panel will be turned off. The Just Clock function ( Power Save mode is engaged. -
Page 11: T-V Link Functions
For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV. VCR Auto Standby You can use your TV's remote control to turn off the recorder. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV. -
Page 12: Information On Colour System
Colour System Set MENU NOTES: About NTSC Playback Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on the part of either the video recorder or the TV. The picture may roll up and down. -
Page 13: Playback
PLAYBACK Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). STANDBY/ON TIMER TIMER REC LINK Tape Position Indicator The tape position indicator appears on screen when, from the Stop mode, you press FF, REW or perform an Index Search. -
Page 14: Playback Features
Playback Features STANDBY/ON TIMER REC LINK ATTENTION In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback mode, the picture will be distorted. the noise bars will appear. there will be a loss of colour with an LP-recorded tape. NOTE: Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration to the right as you read the following procedures. -
Page 15: Slow Motion
Slow Motion ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse slow motion (refer to the illustration on page 14). During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2 seconds, then release. -
Page 16: Index Search
STANDBY/ON TIMER REC LINK REVIEW 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. NOTE: TV PROG/ SHUTTLE Before starting, make sure the TV PROG recorder is in the Stop mode. -
Page 17: Instant Review
Instant ReView Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can easily access any of them. NOTE: Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the Timer mode is disengaged. -
Page 18: Picture Control
Picture Control This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO." ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Move the highlighted bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or SELECT PICTURE CONTROL SET MODE... -
Page 19: Recording
RECORDING Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). STANDBY/ON TIMER TIMER REC LINK TV PROG NUMBER SP/LP RECORD Recording Resume Function If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless the recorder's memory backup has expired. -
Page 20: Recording Features
Record One Programme While Watching Another 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. TV PROG/ SHUTTLE... -
Page 21: Bilingual Programmes
AUDIO Receiving Stereo And Bilingual Programmes Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds. -
Page 22: Picture System
B.E.S.T. Picture System Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). STANDBY/ON TIMER REC LINK RECORD MENU 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 23: Start Recording
Recording START RECORDING Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote, or press RECORD on the recorder. DURING B.E.S.T. B.E.S.T. COMPLETE The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape, then begins recording. 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 24: Timer Recording
Timer Programming Before performing S 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). NUMBER PROG With S... -
Page 25: Timer Warning
VPS/PDC STOP+/– PROG Satellite Tuner Users To timer-record a satellite broadcast using S 1 Set "AV2 SELECT" to "AV2" ( pg. 33). 2 Perform steps 1 – 7. 3 Set the satellite tuner to the appropriate channel before the selected programme begins. 4 Leave the satellite tuner's power on. -
Page 26: Express Timer Programming
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). START+/–... - Page 27 ENTER CHANNEL POSITION Press TV PROG +/–. SET TAPE SPEED Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET VPS/PDC MODE Press VPS/PDC to select "ON" or "OFF". If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is lit on the display panel, VPS/PDC is set to ON. If "VPS/PDC OFF"...
- Page 28 VPS/PDC START+/– PROG MENU Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes TV PROG+/– To cancel or replace a programme... NOTE: You can also check the programmes on the display panel even if the recorder's power is off (unless the recorder is in the Power Save mode however, it is not possible to cancel or replace the programmes.
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Page 29: Auto Sp Lp Timer
Auto SP LP Timer If, when timer-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. For Example . . . Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180- minute tape Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes... -
Page 30: Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording STANDBY/ON TIMER REC LINK REC LINK ATTENTION Be sure not to turn on the satellite tuner before the programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the satellite tuner's power is turned on. If you have connected another appliance other than a satellite tuner to the AV2 IN/DECODER connector, be sure not to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode;... -
Page 31: Editing
EDITING Edit From A Camcorder NUMBER "0" ENTREE/DECODEUR IN/DECODER Cable adapter (not provided) AUDIO OUT Camcorder VIDEO OUT Player You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder. TV PROG NOTES: All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer. When you select EDIT to dub tapes in step 3, be sure to select AUTO (or NORM when B.E.S.T. -
Page 32: Edit To Or From Another Video
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder NUMBER "0" MENU You can use your video recorder as the source player or the recording deck. TV PROG NOTES: All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer. When you select EDIT to dub tapes in step 3, be sure to select AUTO (or NORM when B.E.S.T. -
Page 33: Av2 Select Setting
TV Receiver Player 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) VIDEO CHAN- NEL or RF Cable AV mode (provided) Another recorder Recorder AV2 SELECT Setting Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen. Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or Press %fi... -
Page 34: System Connections
When the recorder is in Stop mode or recording, press TV/VCR on the remote control to turn off the VCR indicator on the display panel. If you don't have a decoder Connect the satellite tuner to the video recorder's AV2 IN/ DECODER connector, then connect the recorder's AV1 IN/OUT connector to the TV's 21-pin SCART connector. - Page 35 If you have a decoder . . . Connect the decoder to the satellite tuner's connector, AV1 IN/ OUT connector to TV's connector, and AV2 IN/DECORDER connector to the satellite tuner's connector. Then connect the satellite tuner and TV. Outdoor Unit Satellite Cable Satellite Tuner Unit DECODER...
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Page 36: Connecting/Using A Decoder
Connecting/ Using A Decoder TV Receiver RF Cable (provided) AV1 IN/OUT ENTREE/DECODEUR ENTREE/DECODEUR IN/DECODER IN/DECODER AV2 IN/DECODER Decoder SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.) 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. -
Page 37: Connecting/Using A Stereo System
Connecting/ Using A Stereo System Stereo Amplifier Speaker Television Mains outlet Rear View 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. NOTES: When connecting your recorder’s audio output connectors to a stereo amplifier, make sure you connect L and R correctly. -
Page 38: Subsidiary Settings
Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function or by Preset Download ( —... - Page 39 IMPORTANT In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly, when you timer-record a TV programme using , the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station.
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Page 40: Input Channel
NUMBER Storing Channels Manually Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( 4), Preset Download ( pg. 6) or Auto Channel Set ( ACCESS MAIN MENU Press MENU. ACCESS CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or mation screen appears. -
Page 41: Delete A Channel
Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 40 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. SELECT ITEM Press % fi until the item you want to delete begins blinking. DELETE CHANNEL Press The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one line. - Page 42 Set Stations (A) Set station names that are registered in your recorder. Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 40 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. SELECT ITEM Press %fi until the item you want begins blinking. ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN Press OK twice.
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Page 43: Tv Station And Id List
TV Station And ID List STATION NAME 1000 TV1000 3SAT 3SAT ADLT ADULT ANT3 ANTENA3 ARTE ARTE BBC GROUP BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 BAYERN3 CANAL PLUS PORTUGUSES CAN5 CANALE5 CHANNEL4 CHANNEL5 CHLD CHILD CINE CINEMA CLUB TELECLUB CSUR ANDALUCIA DISC DISCOVERY DR TV ETB1... - Page 44 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 40 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE Press % fi until the channel you want to tune begins blinking.
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Page 45: Video Channel Set
If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer. EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE Press OK on the remote control. -
Page 46: Clock Set
Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU Just Clock The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. The Just Clock option can be set "ON" or "OFF" at the Clock Set screen (the default setting is "OFF"). - Page 47 MENU SET JUST CLOCK The default setting is “OFF”. Set as desired by pressing %fi, then press OK or For the Just clock function, If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as you won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments. SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE CHANNEL POSITION The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and...
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Page 48: Showv
IMPORTANT Normally, Auto Set Up ( pg. 4), Preset Download ( automatically. You need to set the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases. When timer-programming with S recorder, is not selected or when you add a channel after Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set has taken place. —... -
Page 49: Troubleshooting
45) If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode. Try manual tracking. ( pg. 15) Consult your JVC dealer. Engage and adjust tracking manually. pg. 15) CORRECTIVE ACTION Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed. -
Page 50: Other Problems
TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Timer recording won’t work. 2. Timer programming is not possible. 3. “‰“ and “]“ on the display panel won’t stop blinking. 4. The cassette is automatically ejected, and “‰“ and “]“ on the display panel won’t stop blinking. 5. -
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: Index
FRONT VIEW STANDBY/ON 1 STANDBY/ON Button 2 Cassette Loading Slot 3 PLAY Button pg. 13 4 TV PROG Dial pg. 19 JOG Dial pg. 14 5 SHUTTLE Ring pg. 13, 14 6 TIMER Button pg. 25, 27 7 REC LINK Button pg. -
Page 53: Rear View
22 5 "Timer" Indicator 6 Tape Remaining Time Indicator 7 Channel/Clock Display 8 Instant REVIEW Indicator 9 VPS/PDC Indicator 0 VCR Indicator ! "Cassette Loaded" Mark @ Counter/Remain Display # Mode Display (L-1 or L-2) pg. 26 ENTREE ANT. IN... -
Page 54: Remote Control
EXPRESS PROG Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your JVC TV while holding down the TV button. "Operating JVC TVs" below. This remote control transmits A code signals only; it is not applicable to B code signals. -
Page 55: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 20 W Power off : 5 W Power save : 2.8 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) - Page 56 Auto Set Up The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock, Guide Program numbers and video channel* automatically. BEFORE YOU START PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT: 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.