JVC HR-J746MS manual

H R-J746MS (Hi-Fi) H R-J449MS (Monaural) VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INSTRUCTIONS LPT0002-003A PAL SECAM C O N T R O L E P R O G . V O L . T V AFFICHAGE M COMPTEUR + DUREE AUX 0000 ANNUL. DATE FIN DEBUT CONTROLE AUDIO TV/VIDEO TV SAT. MAG. AUTO HEBDO QTDN. PDC A 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 B MULTI- FONCTIONS CHAINE P R O G . / M E N U O K PROGRAMMATION [...]

2 SECURITE D'ABORD La plaque d'identification et les précautions à observer pour votre sécurité se trouvent sur l'arrière de l'appareil. A TTENTION: TENSION DANGEREUSE A L'INTERIEUR A TTENTION: POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, NE P AS EXPOSER CET APP AREIL A LA PLUIE NI A L'HUMIDITE[...]

3 Bien respecter ces consignes de sécurité. Ne pas le faire peut causer des dommages au magnétoscope, à la télécommande ou à la cassette. Eviter les endroits très chauds et l'exposition au soleil Eviter les endroits très humides Eviter les endroits très poussiéreux Eviter les endroits très froids Eviter les endroits soumis à des v[...]

4 FRONT VIEW INDEX SPATIALIZER 3R q MARCHE RETOUR AVANCE   RECH. VAR. CHAINE/ IMAGE/IMAGE VIDEO ( MONO ) G – AUDIO – D AUTO VN/LD AUTO CHAINE SYSTEME COULEUR VN/ LD +8 4 0 6 10 –20dB NORM G D M VIDEO VN LD EP T.REST REVIEW 2 5 7 6 1 3 4 8 9 0 $ % ! @ # ^ & * ( 1 Timer Button (AUTO) engages timer standby mode. Z pg. 43 2 Operat[...]

5 REAR VIEW 4 A V2 ENTREE/DECODEUR Connector enables connection of satellite receiver or second recorder; input recordable when "AU-2" se- lected. Z pg. 25, 48 Also, you can view scrambled programmes with a decoder connected to this connector . 5 A V1 ENTREE/SORTIE Connector enables A V connection to TV . Z pg. 10 6 RF Output Connector (S[...]

6 INDEX (cont.) DISPLA Y P ANEL [J746MS] 1 B.E.S.T . Picture System Display lights from bottom to top while B.E.S.T . is active. Z pg. 36 Audio Level Indicator displays audio input and output levels. 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators 3 "Timer" Indicator lights when TIMER has been pressed to engage T imer mode. Z pg. 43 4 PDC Indicator lights whe[...]

7 DISPLA Y P ANEL [J449MS] 1 B.E.S.T . Picture System Display lights from bottom to top while B.E.S.T . is active. Z pg. 36 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators 3 "Timer" Indicator lights when TIMER has been pressed to engage T imer mode. Z pg. 43 4 PDC Indicator lights when PDC has been engaged for timer recording. Z pg. 47 5 Counter Memory Indica[...]

8 C O N T R O L E P R O G . V O L . T V AFFICHAGE M COMPTEUR + DUREE AUX 0000 ANNUL. DATE FIN DEBUT CONTROLE AUDIO TV/VIDEO TV SAT. MAG. AUTO HEBDO QTDN. PDC A 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 B MULTI- FONCTIONS CHAINE P R O G . / M E N U O K PROGRAMMATION EXPRESS 2 4 1 3 R E C H . S E Q . TELECOMMANDE 0 9 # @ $ u y p Q 4 5 1 6 2 3 ) o i w q ( & * e r t 7 [...]

9 ( Add Time Button (+DUREE) adds time to end of recording (5 minutes each time button is pressed.) Z pg. 43 ) Daily Button (QTDN) enables timer recording of daily serials. Z pg. 43 q Weekly Button (HEBDO) enables timer record- ing of weekly serials. Z pg. 43 w AUX Button selects recorder's auxiliary input mode. Z pg. 48 e Timer Button (AUTO) [...]

10 D SO R INST ALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections 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. CHECK CONTENTS 1 Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” ( Z pg. 55). SIT[...]

11 AV1 ENTREE / SORTIE AV2 ENTREE / DECODEUR SORTIE ENTREE ANTENNE G R TIE AUDIO TELEC. AV2 ENTREE/DECODEUR AV1 ENTREE/SORTIE TV Aerial Cable Decoder -pin SCART Cable o t provided) Back of Recorder ● The "messagerie" function of Canal Plus' new decoder is available with this recorder unless the recorder is in the TV mode and set to[...]

12 AV1 ENTREE / SORTIE AV2 ENTREE / DECODEUR SORTIE ENTREE ANTENNE DG SORTIE AUDIO TELEC. Connection T o A Stereo System (HR-J746MS Only) 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. MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connect[...]

13 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I CAUTIONS: ● This recorder has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with regards to its Hi-Fi audio capability . It is recommended that you check the maximum level if you are going to listen to the Hi-Fi audio signals through a stereo amplifier . A sudden sur ge[...]

14 Auto Set Up Auto channel Set/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Channel Set INITIAL SETTINGS q CHAINE +/– 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 4 1 3 CHAINE +/– The Auto Set Up function sets the clock, tuner channels and Guide Channels automatically when the button on the recorder/remote is first pressed to power on the recorder after you plug the mains power cord int[...]

15 If Auto Set Up has been performed successfully: 1 T urn on the TV and select its A V mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder's memory by using the CHAINE button(s). ● If station names (ID — Z pg. 21) have also been stored in the recorder's memory , the station name will be displayed at the [...]

16 Y our recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in preset positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area so that you can call them up with the CHAINE buttons without going through any vacant channels. Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not been[...]

17 q 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 4 1 3 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU . ● Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add preset positions, enter station names and perform other operations. Refer to page 18 for the procedures. ● Depending on reception conditions, the stations may not be stored in order , and the station names may not be stored[...]

18 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Storing Channels Manually Store channels that were not stored during Auto Channel Set. ACCESS MENU PRINCIP AL SCREEN 1 Press MENU twice. ACCESS CONFIRMA TION SCREEN 2 Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "REGL.MANUEL CANAUX" by pressing MUL TI-FONCTIONS %fi , then press OK . The Confirmation screen appears. SEL[...]

19 Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 1 8 to access the C onfirmation screen before continuing. Change Station Preset Position SELECT ITEM 1 Press MUL TI-FONCTIONS % fi until the item you want to move begins blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and its preset (CH) number begin blinking. SELECT NEW P[...]

20 Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 1 8 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. NOTE: First perform step 1 of the above procedure. Set Stations (B) SELECT ITEM 1 Press MUL TI-FONCTIONS %fi until the item you want begins blinking. Then press OK twice and the station’ s name (ID) begins blinking. [...]

21 ID* ST A TION NAME 1000 TV1000 3SA T 3SA T ADL T ADUL T ANT3 ANTENA3 ARD ARD ARTE AR TE BBC BBC GROUP BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 BR3 BA YERN3 C+ CANAL PLUS C1 PORTUGUSES CAN5 CANALE5 CH4 CHANNEL4 CH5 CHANNEL5 CHLD CHILD CINE CINEMA CLUB TELECLUB CMT CMT CNN CNN CSUR ANDALUCIA DISC DISCOVERY DR DR TV DRS DRS DSF DSF ETB1 ETB1 ETB2 ETB2 EURO EURONEWS EUS[...]

22 Clock Set If you performed Auto Set Up ( Z pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set ( Z pg. 16) 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 . . . – a power outage of more than 60 minutes occurs. – the tuner has been set manually [...]

23 Manual Clock Set SET DA TE AND TIME 4 Press MUL TI-FONCTIONS %fi to set the hour , then press OK . The “minutes” display begins blinking. Repeat the procedure to set the minutes, day , month and year . SET JUST CLOCK 5 The default setting is “M.”. Set as desired by pressing MUL TI-FONCTIONS %fi , then press OK . ● If you set to “A.[...]

24 S HOW V IEW Setup W ith S HOW V IEW , timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognise. NOTE: “Guide Channel” (GUIDE CH) refers to the assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for S HOW V IEW timer recording. IMPORT ANT Perform the foll[...]

25 ENTER SHOWVIEW NUMBER 4 Press OK , and a cursor appears above “NUMERO GUIDE”. Then, using the NUMBER keys, input the S HOW V IEW number (found in most TV listings) of a program scheduled to be broadcast on each station on the list from step 1 , starting at the top. If you enter the wrong number, press ANNUL. to backspace and input the correc[...]

26 TV Multi- Brand Remote Contr ol REMOTE CONTROL Y our 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 . . . ● T urn on the TV using its remote control. ● Set the remote control’[...]

27 Y our 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 by setting the appropriate switch on the remote control. Before you start . . . ● T urn on the satellite receiver using its remote control. ● Set the r[...]

28 PLA YBACK Basic 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. LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front [...]

29 Playback Features T ake advantage of special functions possible with the recorder ’ s controls or the remote control. NOTE: Refer to the RECH. V AR. ring illustration below as you read the following procedures. Still Picture/Frame-By- Frame Playback R e v e r s e R e v e r s e R e v e r s e S l o w P l a y F o r w a r d s e a r c h p l a y s l[...]

30 PLA YBACK (cont.) High-Speed (T urbo) Search ACTIV A TE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH 1 During playback or still, turn the RECH. V AR. ring all the way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to the left for reverse high-speed sear ch. ● For forward search with a visible picture, turn the RECH. V AR. ring all the way to the right and release it wit[...]

31 Repeat Playback Y our video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 20 times repeatedly . ST AR T PLA YBACK 1 Press 4 ( $ ). ACTIV A TE REPEA T PLA YBACK 2 Press 4 ( $ ) and hold for over 5 seconds, then release. ● The Play indicator ( $ ) on the display panel blinks slowly . ● The tape plays 20 times automatically , and then sto[...]

32 PLA YBACK (cont.) Index Search Y our 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: Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. ACTIV A TE INDEX SEARCH 1 Press MUL TI-FONCTIONS or ( ™ or £ ). “ ™ 1” [...]

33 Remote A/B Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote control’ s A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals. The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your video recorder is initially set to respond to A c[...]

34 PLA YBACK (cont.) Spatializer (HR-J746MS only) Soundtrack Selection (HR-J746MS Only) Y our video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select. During Playback Pressing CONTROLE AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows: TRACK Recorder&ap[...]

35 TV signals being received by the recorder ’ s built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. Y ou can “capture” a TV programme using your video recorder . RECORDING Basic Recording LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact. ● The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder power comes on automatically . CH[...]

36 RECORDING (cont.) B.E.S.T . Picture System The B.E.S.T . (Biconditional Equalised Signal T racking) 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 “M.”. Recording LOAD A CASSET[...]

37 NOTES: ● The B.E.S.T . system works for both VN and LD 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 tim[...]

38 q6 CH. 12 ABCD ] VN 21 : 00 AUTO 24. 12. 97 – ATTENTION– ENREGISTR. PAR MINUTERIE BIENTOT PRET A COMMENCER SPA TIALIZER [ANNUL.] ST NICAM HI FI M –1 : 23 : 45 NORM T . REST ANT 1: 00 RECORDING (cont.) On-Screen Displays Y ou can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OF[...]

39 Recording Features Record One Pr ogramme While W atching Another SELECT PRESET TO W A TCH 1 Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the preset controls on the TV for the station you wish to view . ● The programme selected with the TV’ s preset controls appears on the TV screen while the one selected with the CHAINE button[...]

40 RECORDING (cont.) 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 4 1 3 Receiving Stereo And Bilin- gual Programmes (HR-J746MS Only) Y our recorder is equipped with both 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 wi[...]

41 q 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. ST AR T RECORDING 1 Press q on the recorder . ENGAGE ITR MODE 2 Press q again. Q blinks and 0:30 appears on the front display panel. SET RECORDING DURA TION 3 [...]

42 S HOW V IEW Timer Recording TIMER RECORDING Before performing S HOW V IEW Timer Recording: ● Be sure to read "S HOW V IEW Setup" ( Z pg. 24). ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically . ● T urn on the TV and select the A V mode. q 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 4 1 3 ANNUL.  NUMBER  :PDC[...]

43 SET T APE SPEED 4 Press (VN/LD) to set the tape speed. RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press OK . ● Repeat steps 1 – 5 for each additional programme. ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE 6 Press AUTO . The recorder turns off automatically . NOTE: T o Delay The Stop T ime . . . . . . press +DUREE after pressing OK in step 3 . Each time you press, the Sto[...]

44 Regular Timer Pr ogramming If you don’ t know the PlusCode number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder to timer-record the programme. TIMER RECORDING(cont.) Remember , the clock must be set before you can progamme the timer ( Z pg. 22). Before performing the following steps: ● Insert a casset[...]

45 ENTER PRESET POSITION 6 Press CHAINE +/– . ● If you’re not receiving PDC (Programme Delivery Control), press : PDC ( NUMBER key “7”) to set to "A." ( Z pg. 47). SET T APE SPEED 7 Press (VN/LD) to set the tape speed. RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 8 After confirming all information is correct, press OK and the normal screen appears. [...]

46 TIMER RECORDING(cont.) 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 4 1 3 ANNUL.  CHAINE DATE DEBUT FIN CONTROLE PROG. Auto Timer When the Auto T imer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automati- cally disengaged when the recorder is powered back on. ACCESS MENU PRINCIP AL SCREEN 1 Press MENU twice. ACCESS AUTRES[...]

47 Auto VN/LD Timer If, when recording in VN mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire programme, the recorder automatically switches to LD mode to allow complete recording. ENGAGE AUTO VN/LD TIMER 1 Press AUTO VN/LD on the recorder front panel. The button lights. For Example . . . Recording a program of 210 minutes in length onto a 180-m[...]

48 EDITING Edit T o Or Fr om Another V ideo Recorder Y ou can use your video recorder as the source player or the recording deck. MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect the player’s 21-pin SCAR T connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCAR T connector as shown in the illustration on page 49. When Using Y our V ideo Recorder As The Source Player . . . . . . con[...]

49 HR-J746MS Player Another recorder Recorder Player Y our recorder Y our recorder TV Receiver TV Receiver Recorder Another recorder 21-pin SCAR T Cable (provided) 21-pin SCART Cable (provided) 21-pin SCAR TCable (provided) 21-pin SCAR TCable (provided) HR-J449MS Player Another recorder Recorder Player Y our recorder Y our recorder TV Receiver TV R[...]

50 q EDITING (cont.) Y ou can use a camcorder as the sour ce player and your video recorder as the recorder . Edit Fr om A Camcorder 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 4 1 3 Player Mini-Plug Cable (not provided) (JVC camcorder only) VIDEO OUT EDIT Recorder Y our recorder Audio/V ideo Cable (not provided) AUDIO OUT AUDIO input Camcorder NUMBER "0" CHAINE[...]

51 INFORMA TION ON COLOUR SYSTEM Colour System Setting Pressing the recorder's SYSTEME COULEUR button displays the current setting of the colour system on the screen for about 5 seconds. While the screen shows the setting, press SYSTEME COULEUR to select the appropriate colour system that matches the colour signal being received or played back[...]

52 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE ● The mains power cord is discon- nected. ● “ ‰ “ is displayed on the d[...]

53 TIMER RECORDING CORRECTIVE ACTION Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings. Press AUTO and confirm that “ ‰ “ is displayed on the display panel. T imer programming can’t be performed while a timer recording is in progress. W ait until it finishes. Load a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.[...]

54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLA YBACK 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. Q. During search, slow , still and frame-by-frame [...]

55 GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 V ` , 50/60 Hz Power consumption : 24 W (HR-J746MS) 20 W (HR-J449MS) T emperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 x 94 x 340 mm W eight : 4.3 kg Format : VHS P AL/SECAM standard Maximum recording time (VN) : 240 min. wit[...]

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