JVC HR-J285EU Instructions Manual

Also see for HR-J285EA: Instructions Instructions

Contents

— 1 —ENGLISHVIDEO CASSETTE RECORDERHR-J585EUHR-J285EU INSTRUCTIONSLPT0666-001B Printed in IndonesiaCOPYRIGHT © 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0202 MNVfIDfOTSAFETY FIRST ............................................................................... 1Buttons, Connectors and Indicators ................................................ 3Front Panel ............................................................................. 3Rear Panel .............................................................................. 3Remote control....................................................................... 3On-screen display .................................................................. 4Main Menu ............................................................................ 4Basic Connections.......................................................................... 5Initial Settings .............................................................................. 6Video Channel Set.................................................................. 6Language Set .......................................................................... 7Clock Set ................................................................................ 7Tuner Set ................................................................................ 7Playback .................................................................................... 10Recording................................................................................... 11Timer Recording.......................................................................... 12Timer Programming .............................................................. 12Checking, canceling or changing programme settings........... 13Editing ....................................................................................... 14Editing with another video recorder or a camcorder ............. 14System Connections .................................................................... 15Connecting/Using a stereo system(HR-J585EU only) ................................................................. 15Subsidiary Settings ..................................................................... 15Child Lock............................................................................ 15Specifications.............................................................................. 16Safety PrecautionsThe rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDEWARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOTEXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.● Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with thisvideo cassette recorder, however, only VHS signals can beplayed back and recorded.● HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.SAFETY FIRSTCAUTION When you are not using the recorder for a long period oftime, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cordfrom the mains outlet. Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualifiedservice personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard,remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior toconnecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.WARNINGThere are two different types of SECAM colour systems:SECAM-L, used in FRANCE (also called SECAM-West), andSECAM-B, used in Eastern European countries (also calledSECAM-East).1. This recorder can also receive SECAM-B colour televisionsignals for recording and playback.2. Recordings made of SECAM-B television signals producemonochrome pictures if played back on a video recorder ofSECAM-L standard, or do not produce normal colourpictures if played back on a PAL video recorder withSECAM-B system incorporated (even if the TV set is SECAM-compatible).3. SECAM-L prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with aSECAM-L video recorder produce monochrome pictureswhen played back with this recorder.4. This recorder cannot be used for the SECAM-L standard. Usea SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L signals.IMPORTANT Please read the various precautions on page 1 and 2 beforeinstalling or operating the recorder. It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of theowner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcastor cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, orartistic work embodied therein.