Page 2 - EN; SAFETY FIRST; Safety Precautions
2 EN SAFETY FIRST IMPORTANT n Please read the various precautions on this page beforeinstalling or operating the recorder. n It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-recordpre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consentof the owner of copyright in the sound or video record-ing, bro...
Page 3 - Basic; INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER
EN 3 Basic Connections CHECK CONTENTS 1 Make sure the package contains all of the accessorieslisted in "Specifications" ( Z pg. 47). SITUATE RECORDER 2 Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface. CONNECT RECORDER TO TV 3 The connection method you use depends on the typeof TV you have...
Page 4 - Video; INITIAL SETTINGS; ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL; With RF Connection
4 EN Video Channel Set INITIAL SETTINGS Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel onwhich your TV receives picture and sound signals from thevideo recorder through the RF cable. If you have connected the video recorder to your TVvia the provided RF cable only (RF connection) – Go to"With ...
Page 5 - With AV Connection
EN 5 (Ex.) If channel 50 is available in your area SET VIDEO CHANNEL 3 Set your TV to UHF channel 36. ● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on thescreen as shown in the illustration ( Z "TEST SIGNAL" on page 4), press OK and then go to step 4. ● If the two vertical white bars do no...
Page 6 - Auto Set Up; SELECT LANGUAGE
6 EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Auto Set Up Before starting, make sure of the following: ● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder. ● The recorder's mains power cord should be connected toa mains outlet. Z pg. 3 ● The "Video Channel Set" procedure sh...
Page 7 - SELECT TV SYSTEM
EN 7 7 8 9 0 4 1 3 AUTO CH SET PLEASE WAIT START FINISH TV Screen When Auto Set Up is completed, the lowest positionnumber will appear on the front display panel. During Auto Set Up"PLEASE WAIT" blinks on the screen and "Auto"blinks on the front display panel. NOTES: ● If you perform...
Page 8 - Displays
8 EN q6 PR. 12 ] SP 21 : 00 MESECAM24. 12. 99 ST HIFI –1 : 23 : 45 L R 0 + + + + INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) On-Screen Displays You can choose whether or not to have various operationalindicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF. Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mo...
Page 9 - Select
EN 9 Select Language Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MAIN MENU FUNCTION SETTUNER SETINITIAL SET [ 5 / ∞ ] = [MENU] : EXIT fi fi fi TURN ON THE RECORDER 1 Press . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU. ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN 3 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next t...
Page 10 - Clock Set
10 EN Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). TURN THE RECORDER ON 1 Press . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU. ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN 3 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "INITIAL SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG . ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN 4 Pres...
Page 11 - PLAYBACK; LOAD A CASSETTE
EN 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 PLAYBACK Basic Playback The easiest, most basic operation possible with your videorecorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a videotape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TVjust like a TV programme. LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Make sure the win...
Page 12 - Playback; Variable-Speed Search; Slow Motion; OR
12 EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 Playback Features Variable-Speed Search ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH 1 During playback, press PUSH JOG or . ● The more times you press, the faster the playbackpicture moves. ● To decrease speed, press the button for the oppositedirection. To resume normal playback...
Page 13 - Manual Tracking; Repeat Playback; Instant ReView
EN 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 REVIEW FF PAUSE TV PROG STOP PLAY REW Manual Tracking Your video recorder is equipped with automatic trackingcontrol. During playback, you can override this and adjust thetracking manually by pressing the TV PROG buttons. OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING 1 Press (SP/LP/E...
Page 14 - Index Search; ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH; Skip Search
14 EN Index Search Your recorder automatically marksindex codes at the beginning ofeach recording. This function givesyou quick access to any one of 9index codes in either direction. NOTE: Before starting, make sure therecorder is in the Stop mode. ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH 1 Press PUSH JOG or ( ™ or £ ...
Page 15 - Next Function Memory; Tape Position Indicator; Picture Control
EN 15 Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory "tells" the recorder what to do afterrewinding. Before continuing, ensure that the recorder is in theStop mode. a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind... ...press REW, then press PLAY within 2 seconds. b– For Automatic Power O...
Page 16 - Soundtrack Selection
16 EN Soundtrack Selection Your 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 AUDIO changes the soundtrack being played back asfollows: TRACK USE Recorder's On-Screen Front Panel Display HI FI For H...
Page 17 - RECORDING; Recording Resume
EN 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 TV signals being received by the recorder's built-in tuner can berecorded onto a video tape. You can "capture" a TV programmeusing your video recorder. RECORDING Basic Recording LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact. ● The cou...
Page 18 - Recording; Record One Programme; Elapsed Recording Time
18 EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 Recording Features Record One Programme While Watching Another SELECT CHANNEL TO WATCH 1 Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is toset the channel controls on the TV for the station youwish to view. ● The programme selected with the TV's channelcontrols...
Page 19 - Receiving Stereo And; To Record NICAM Stereo And
EN 19 (HR-J768MS and HR-J767MS only) Receiving Stereo And Bilingual Programmes Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) anda Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) as well, making receptionof stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the channel is changed, the type of broadc...
Page 20 - System; Preparation
20 EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 B.E.S.T. Picture System Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) systemchecks the condition of the tape in use during recording andplayback, and compensates to provide the highest-possiblerecord...
Page 21 - START RECORDING; START PLAYBACK
EN 21 Recording START RECORDING 1 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 secondsassessing the condition of the tape, then beginsrecording. NOTES: ● The B.E.S.T. system works for both S...
Page 22 - TIMER RECORDING; Setup; Guide Program Number Set
22 EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 TIMER RECORDING (HR-J768MS only) G- CODE Setup Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). Guide Program Number Set ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU. ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN 2 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "INITIAL SET",...
Page 23 - ENTER RECEIVING; RETURN TO NORMAL; Guide Program Number
EN 23 ENTER RECEIVING CHANNEL POSITION NUMBER 5 Press PUSH JOG %fi or NUMBER keys to input thenumber of the recorder'schannel position on whichthe Guide Programnumber's broadcast isreceived. Then press OK orPUSH JOG . ● If the satellite broadcast is received on yourrecorder's auxiliary channel ("...
Page 24 - SHOWVIEW SCREEN; PROGRAM SCREEN; SET TAPE SPEED; Timer
24 EN G-CODE/SHOWVIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [0 – 9] = [ CANCEL] : DELETE[PROG] : EXIT ACCESS G-CODE/ SHOWVIEW SCREEN 1 Press PROG. ENTER G-CODE NUMBER 2 Press the NUMBER keys toenter the G- CODE number of a programme you wishto record. ● If you make a mistake,press CANCEL and inputthe correct number. ACCE...
Page 26 - Express Timer
26 EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 Express Timer Programming Remember, the clock must be set before you canprogramme the timer ( Z pg. 10). Before performing the following steps: ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorderwill come on automatically. ● Turn on the TV and select the ...
Page 27 - TIMER MODE
EN 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 SET TAPE SPEED 6 Press SP/LP/EP ( ) to set the tape speed. RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 7 After confirming all information is correct, press PROGor OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on thescreen for about 5 seconds, then normal screenappears. ● Repeat steps 1 – 7 f...
Page 28 - Check, Cancel And Replace
28 EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes DISENGAGE TIMER MODE 1 Press TIMER, then press . ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK SCREEN 2 Press PROG CHECK. ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN 3 Press PROG CHECK againto check more informa-tion. Each time you pressPROG CHECK, the nextprogramme's informa...
Page 29 - Auto Timer
EN 29 Auto Timer When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automaticallyengaged when the recorder power is turned off and automati-cally disengaged when the recorder is powered back on. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 2 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer nex...
Page 30 - Remote A/B Code Switching; REMOVE POWER SUPPLY; SET REMOTE CONTROL; TURN THE RECORDER ON; SPECIAL FEATURES; Remote
30 EN Remote A/B Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC videorecorders independently; one set to respond to the remotecontrol's A code control signals and another set to respond to Bcode control signals. The remote control is preset to send Acode signals because your vid...
Page 31 - Control Your TV Using; SET TV BRAND CODE; TV Multi-brand Remote
EN 31 Control Your TV Using Additional Buttons Use the NUMBER keys, and the button, CANCEL button or TIMER button to select the TV's channel. ● With televisions under Code 01, 02, 03, 05, 07, 15, 16 or22, the button corresponds to the 1-digit/2-digit entry switching button (often labelled – /– –) of...
Page 32 - EDITING; Edit To Or; MAKE CONNECTIONS
32 EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 EDITING Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder You can use your video recorder as the source player or therecording deck. MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect the player's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connector tothe recorder's AUDIO/VIDEO IN connector. ● Use the L connector for monaural co...
Page 33 - Edit From A
EN 33 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 You can use a camcorder as the source player and your videorecorder as the recorder. Edit From A Camcorder MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect the camcorder's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connec-tors to the recorder's front panel AUDIO/VIDEO inputconnectors. ● Use the L connector for monau...
Page 34 - INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY
34 EN INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY Setting Of The Colour System Select Buttons Use the COLOUR SYSTEM button on the front panel to selectthe colour system. Pressing this button changes the mode asillustrated on the left. The On-Screen display will show whichmode is selected. Mode Descrip...
Page 36 - TUNER SET; Auto Channel Set
36 EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). TUNER SET ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 3 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to"TUNER SET", then pressOK or PUSH JOG . SELECT AUTO CH SET MODE 4 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to"...
Page 37 - Manual Channel Set
EN 37 Manual Channel Set Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( Z pg. 6) or Auto Channel Set ( Z pg. 36). ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 1 Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 36. ACCESS CHANNEL LIST 2 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT",...
Page 38 - Delete A Channel
38 EN TUNER SET (cont.) Delete A Channel ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 1 Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 36. ACCESS CHANNEL LIST 2 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG . SELECT CHANNEL 3 Press PUSH JOG %fi to until the chann...
Page 39 - TV System Selection – When
EN 39 Fine-Tuning Channels ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 1 Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 36. ACCESS CHANNEL LIST 2 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG . SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE 3 Press PUSH JOG %fi until the channel y...
Page 40 - TROUBLESHOOTING; POWER
40 EN TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easilycorrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair. POSSIBLE CAUSE ● The mains power cord is discon-nec...
Page 42 - CORRECTIVE ACTION; OTHER PROBLEMS
42 EN CORRECTIVE ACTION Position the camcorder so itsmicrophone is away from the TV.Turn the TV's volume down. If you need the skipped channels,restore them. ( Z pg. 37) Press PAUSE to pause the recording,change channels, then press PLAY toresume recording. Perform manual setting again. Connect the ...
Page 43 - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
EN 43 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 ...
Page 44 - INDEX
44 EN INDEX 1 Mains Power Cord Z pg. 3 2 Lithium Battery Compartment Z pg. 5 3 Remote PAUSE Connector Z pg. 33 4 ANT. IN Connector Z pg. 3 FRONT VIEW 1 STANDBY/ON Button Z pg. 8 2 Cassette Loading Slot 3 SP/LP/EP Button Z pg. 17 4 Rewind [REW] Button Z pg. 11, 12 5 PLAY Button Z pg. 11 6 Fast Forwar...
Page 45 - DISPLAY PANEL
EN 45 DISPLAY PANEL 1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display Z pg. 20 Audio Level Indicator 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators 3 "Timer" Indicator Z pg. 25, 27 4 Channel DisplayClock Display 5 Tape Speed Indicators Z pg. 17 6 Instant REVIEW Indicator Z pg. 13 7 Audio Mode Indicator Z pg. 16 8 "Cassette...
Page 46 - REMOTE CONTROL; How To Use
46 EN INDEX (cont.) REMOTE CONTROL Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can alsobe used to operate your TV Z pg. 31. 1 TV Button Z pg. 31 2 VCR Button Z pg. 31 3 TV/VCR Button Z pg. 31 4 REVIEW Button Z pg. 13 5 NUMBER Keys Z pg. 17 6 CANCEL Button Z pg. 28 Counter [C.] RESET Button...
Page 47 - SPECIFICATIONS
EN 47 SPECIFICATIONS GENERALPower requirement Rating : AC 110 – 240 V ` , 50/60 Hz Operating : AC 0 90 – 260 V ` , 50/60 Hz Power consumption : 20 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 x 94 x 275 mm Weight : 3.2 kg...
