JVC HR-J770EK manuale d’uso

H R-J770EK VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INSTRUCTIONS LPT0315-001B PAL SAT PR VIDEO L –AUDIO– R – –:– – T V P R + T V P R – T V – T V + TV 0000 STOP FIN MENU OK TV/VCR DAILY/QTDN. VPS/PDC AUX ? WEEKLY/HEBDO PROG 30 SEC – –:– – AUDIO 12 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 DATE START DEBUT PR 2 4 1 3 E N T E R / E N T R E E EXPRESS CONTENTS SAFETY FIRS[...]

2 SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions IMPORT ANT ■ Please read the various precautions on page 2 – 3 of this instruction manual before installing 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 the owner of copyright in the sound or video record- in[...]

3 This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the main[...]

4 QUICK SET UP GUIDE T V P R + T V P R – T V – T V + TV 0000 STOP FIN MENU OK TV/VCR DAILY/QTDN. VPS/PDC AUX ? WEEKLY/HEBDO PROG 30 SEC – –:– – AUDIO 12 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 DATE START DEBUT PR 2 4 1 3 E N T E R / E N T R E E EXPRESS STEP 1 CHECK THE CONTENTS CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW Dear Customer , Thank you for pur chasing this J[...]

5 ENTREE ANT. IN ENTREE/DECODEUR IN/DECODER AV2 ENTREE/SORTIE IN/OUT SORTIE RF OUT ANTENNE AV1 SORTIE OUT R L AUDIO CONTROLEUR SAT SAT CONTROL ( L-1 ) ( L-2 ) A V CONNECTION T o connect t o a TV with 21-pin A V input connector (SCAR T) . . . 1– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF CONNECTION”. 2– Connect an optional SCAR T cable b[...]

6 ? – –:– – 12 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 – –:– – QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.) STEP 3 AUTO SET UP SET THE TUNER CHANNELS, CLOCK, GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS AND VIDEO CHANNEL* The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock, VIDEO Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers and the video channel* automatically the first time the button on the[...]

7 PRESET DOWNLOAD SET THE TUNER CHANNELS B Y DOWNLOADING FROM YOUR TV , CLOCK AND GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS Before performing the following procedure, make sure that: n the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder and a 21-pin SCAR T cable is connected between your TV and the recorder . n the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet. n bat[...]

8 IMPORT ANT n 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 VIDEO Plus+, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer [...]

9 T -V LINK T -V Link Functions When you connect the recorder and your TV via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable ( Z pg. 5), the following functions are available. Y ou can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV . * Compatible with TVs offering T -V Link, EasyLink, Megalogi[...]

10 DECODER VCR TV Installing Satellite Contr oller SITUA TE SA TELLITE CONTROLLER 1 Place the Satellite Controller so that the path between its transmitter and the satellite receiver’ s remote sensor is unobstructed. A TT ACH SA TELLITE CONTROLLER 2 Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Satellite Controller . MAKE CONN[...]

11 ? 12 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 MENU NUMBER ACCESS SA T CONTROL SET SCREEN 4 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “SA T CONTROL SET”, then press OK or # . ENTER SA TELLITE RECEIVER’S BRAND 5 Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to enter the brand code from the list in the left column, then press OK . ● If the brand code you entere[...]

12 BASIC OPERA TIONS 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 fron[...]

13 A TTENTION ● In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-by- frame playback mode, ● the picture will be distorted. ● noise bars will appear . ● there will be a loss of colour with a tape recorded in LP mode. ● Picture may not appear during high-speed search with a tape recorded in LP mode. Slow Motion ACTIV A TE SLOW-MOTION P[...]

14 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 . BASIC OPERA TIONS (cont.) Recording T urn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or A V mode). LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact (See below). ● [...]

15 – –:– – ? – –:– – 12 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 Record One Pr ogramme While W atching Another Elapsed Recording Time Indication Y ou can check the exact time of a recording. T ape Remaining Time DISPLA Y REMAINING TIME 1 Press – –:– – until the time remaining on the tape appears. ● The display panel shows the tape remainin[...]

16 ? – –:– – 12 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ SCREEN 1 Press PROG . The front display panel looks like this: ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER 2 Press the NUMBER keys to enter the PlusCode number of the programme you wish to record. ● If you make a mistake, press and input the correct number . The PlusCode number you enter appears on the[...]

17 SET T APE SPEED 4 Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET PDC MODE 5 Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF". If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON. If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC " is not lit on the[...]

18 ? – –:– – 12 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 OK WEEKLY 7 9 DAILY 6 Express Timer Pr ogramming BASIC OPERA TIONS (cont.) 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. START+/– 2,3 4 PROG 1,9 ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ SCREEN 1 Press PROG . A[...]

19 ENTER PRESET POSITION 6 Press PR +/– to enter the preset position corre- sponding to the broadcast- ing station you wish to record. SET T APE SPEED 7 Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET PDC MODE 8 Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF". If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is lit on[...]

20 ? – –:– – 12 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 BASIC OPERA TIONS (cont.) Check, Cancel And Replace Pr ogrammes DISENGAGE TIMER MODE 1 Press ‰ , then press . ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK SCREEN/DISPLA Y 2 Press . ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN/ DISPLA Y 3 Press again to check more information. Each time you press , the next programme's information appear[...]

21 When programmes overlap each other If "PROGRAM OVERLAPPED" appears, you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made. The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programmes will start blinking. EX. Programme 1 (you have just made) and Programme 4 overlap each other . CONFIRM OVERLAPPING PROGRAMMES 1 Overlapp[...]

22 – –:– – ? – –:– – 12 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS Playback/ Recording According T o T ape Charac- teristics 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 [...]

23 Recording ST ART RECORDING 1 Press and hold RECORD and press PLA Y 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 be[...]

24 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS (cont.) ? – –:– – 12 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 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[...]

25 Receiving NICAM Stereo And Bilingual Pr ogrammes Y our recorder is equipped with a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM), making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the recorder is tuned to a different station, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds. ● T o listen to a st[...]

26 ENTREE ANT. IN ENTREE/DECODEUR IN/DECODER AV2 ENTREE/SORTIE IN/OUT SORTIE RF OUT ANTENNE AV1 SORTIE OUT R L AUDIO CONTROLEUR SAT SAT CONTROL ( L-1 ) ( L-2 ) DECODER VCR TV EXT.2 EXT.1 This facility allows you to record automatically a satellite programme which is timer -programmed on your external satellite receiver . Connect a satellite receive[...]

27 – –:– – A TTENTION ● Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the satellite receiver's power is turned on. ● If you have connected another appliance other than a satellite receiver to the A V2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector , be sure not to enga[...]

28 Y our video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. For most tapes this will automatically adjust the tracking to suit the particular tape you are playing. In some circumstances it may be necessary to make manual tracking adjustments. This is usually only associated with old or worn tapes or recordings made on old or worn recorders[...]

29 Minimizing Picture Degradation While Editing T urn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or A V mode). ? – –:– – 12 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 OK MENU Picture Contr ol This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUT O." ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU [...]

30 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS (cont.) – –:– – ? – –:– – 12 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 Edit Fr om A Camcorder AUX Y ou can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder . MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’ s front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors. ● Wh[...]

31 RF Cable (provided) 21-pin SCAR T Cable (not provided) Player Y our recorder Recorder Y our recorder TV Receiver TV Receiver RF Cable (provided) 21-pin SCAR T Cable (not provided) VIDEO CHAN- NEL or A V mode VIDEO CHAN- NEL or A V mode NOTES: ● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer . ● When you select "EDIT" to dub [...]

32 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS (cont.) MODE SET B. E. S. T . ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF O. S. D. O N DIRECT REC ON AUTO SP = LP TIMER OFF POWER SA VE OFF NEXT PAGE [ 5∞ ] = [MENU] : EXIT L-2 SELECT Setting Set "L-2 SELECT" to the appropriate mode depending on the type of unit connected to the rear panel A V2 (L-2) IN/DECODER conne[...]

33 ? – –:– – 12 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 OK MENU T urn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or A V mode). On-Screen Display 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 sometimes be disturbed dep[...]

34 Power Save Mode Y ou can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU . ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN 2 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or # . SELECT POWER SA VE MODE 3 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "POWER SA VE", t[...]

35 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 MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU . ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN 2 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or # . SEL[...]

36 Repeat Playback Y our video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 100 times repeatedly . ST ART PLA YBACK 1 Press PLA Y . ACTIV A TE REPEA T PLA YBACK 2 Press PLA Y and hold for over 5 seconds, then release. ● The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks slowly . ● The tape plays 100 times automatically , and then stops. [...]

37 ENTREE ANT. IN ENTREE/DECODEUR IN/DECODER AV2 ENTREE/SORTIE IN/OUT SORTIE RF OUT ANTENNE AV1 SORTIE OUT R L AUDIO CONTROLEUR SAT SAT CONTROL ( L-1 ) ( L-2 ) 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 Connection T o A Stereo System These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-F[...]

38 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS ? – –:– – 12 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 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 "ON"[...]

39 VIDEO Plus+ Setup IMPORT ANT Normally , Auto Set Up ( Z pg. 6), Preset Download ( Z pg. 7) or Auto Channel Set ( Z pg. 42) sets the Guide Program Numbers automatically . Y ou need to set the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases. ● When timer-programming with VIDEO Plus+, the preset position, where the station you wish to [...]

40 – –:– – ? – –:– – 12 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 SUBSIDIAR Y SETTINGS (cont.) V ideo Channel Set V ideo Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the video recorder through the RF cable. With A V Connection ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE 1 Press and hold down STOP on the record[...]

41 Before performing the following procedure, make sure that: n the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet. n the video recorder is turned off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder . n the connected TV is turned on. n batteries have been installed in the remote control. ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE 1 Press and hold down STOP[...]

42 ? – –:– – 12 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 OK MENU SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) T uner Set IMPORT ANT Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( Z pg. 6) or Preset Download ( Z pg. 7). — you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your are[...]

43 ? – –:– – 12 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 VIEW CONFIRMA TION SCREEN 4 After "SCAN COMPLETED" is displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds, a Confirmation screen looking like the one on the right appears. The stations your recorder located appear on a Confirmation screen — preset positions (PR), channels (CH) and station names (I[...]

44 ? – –:– – 12 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Storing Channels Manually T o store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( Z pg. 6), Preset Download ( Z pg. 7) or Auto Channel Set ( Z pg. 42). ACCESS MAIN MENU 1 Press MENU . ACCESS CONFIRMA TION SCREEN 2 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MA[...]

45 Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 44 to access the C onfirmation screen before continuing. Change Station Preset Position SELECT ITEM 1 Press %fi @ # until the item you want to move begins blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and its channel (CH) number begin blinking. SELECT NEW POSITION 2 Pres[...]

46 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) SELECT ST A TION NAME CHARACTER 1 Press # until the first letter of the station name begins blinking. ENTER NEW CHARACTER 2 Press %fi to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –, * , +, (space) ) and stop when the desired character is indicated, then press # to enter . Enter the remaining characters the same w[...]

47 TV Station And ID List ST ATION NAME ID* Anglia TV ANGL ARD ARD AR TE AR TE BBC Group BBC BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 Berlin 1 BLN1 Berlin 2 BLN2 Border TV BORD Bayern1 BR1 Bayern3 BR3 BR T1 BR T1 BR T2 BR T2 Children Ch CHLD Canal + CH+ CNN CNN Channel TV CHNL Central TV CNTR Channel 4 CH 4 Channel 5 CH 5 DRS DRS DR TV DR TV DSF DSF Euronews EURN Euron[...]

48 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) TV Station Channel Number Guide Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC and ITV . BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 London & South-East Bluebell Hill ......................... 40 46 43 65 — Crystal Palace ....................... 26 33 23 30 37 D[...]

49 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 playback, I can’t he[...]

50 SUBSIDIARY INFORMA TION (cont.) Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart to see if you can correct the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair . POSSIBLE CAUSE ● The mains power cord is disconnected. ● “ ‰ “ is displayed [...]

51 CORRECTIVE ACTION Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings. Press ‰ 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. Remove the cass[...]

52 SUBSIDIARY INFORMA TION (cont.) FRONT VIEW SAT PR VIDEO L –AUDIO– R – –:– – 1 2 3 $ # 7! 4 5 6 * ^ & % 8 9 0 @ 1 ST ANDBY/ON Button turns recorder on/off (loading a cassette also turns power on). 2 Cassette Loading Slot is where cassette is inserted; door closes, "cassette loaded" indicator lights up on front display pa[...]

53 ENTREE ANT. IN ENTREE/DECODEUR IN/DECODER AV2 ENTREE/SORTIE IN/OUT SORTIE RF OUT ANTENNE AV1 SORTIE OUT R L AUDIO CONTROLEUR SAT SAT CONTROL ( L-1 ) ( L-2 ) 1 7 4 5 3 2 6 1 Mains Power Cord supplies power to recorder . Z pg. 5 2 SA T CONTROL Connector enables connection of the provided Satellite Controller for timer recording with a satellite re[...]

54 REMOTE CONTROL 1 TV Button enables remote control of connected TV . Z "Operating JVC TVs" on page 55 2 TV/VCR Button switches connected TV's mode between TV and A V . Z pg. 12 and "Operating JVC TVs" on page 55 3 REVIEW Button "reviews" timer -recorded programme. Z pg. 24 4 NUMBER Keys are used in preset positi[...]

55 ^ ST ANDBY/ON Button — same as button on recorder . & AUDIO Button changes output sound mode. Z pg. 25 (TV Muting) Button mutes sound of connected TV . Z "Operating JVC TVs" in the right column. * – –:– – (Display) Button switches display between clock time, tape remaining time, counter readings and preset position*. Z pg[...]

GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 V ` , 50/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 19 W Power off : 4.9 W T emperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 x 94 x 281 mm W eight : 3.5 kg Format : VHS P AL standard Maximum recording time (SP) : 240 min. with E-240 vid[...]