Page 1: Table Of Contents
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-E939EG/EH CH SET STORE OPERATE C.MEMORY CLOCK MODE DISPLAY ADD TIME DAILY WEEKLY C.RESET CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE PROG. EXPRESS PROGRAMMING AUDIO MONITOR TV/VIDEO (MONITOR) OPERATE TIMER PUSH JOG AUTO SP/LP TIMER I T R MULTI BRAND...
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 Back of TV 21-pin SCART connector Aerial terminal RF Cable (provided) 21-pin SCART Cable Mains Power Cord RF TEST switch Mains outlet AUDIO OUT(put) connectors For connection to the audio input connctors on a Hi-Fi stereo system Tune The TV To Your Video...
Page 4: Connecting/Using A Decoder
CH32 and CH40 instead. If some interference noise is continually seen on the screen, consult your JVC dealer. 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 5: Initial Settings
INITIAL SETTINGS Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in channel positions in order to record TV programmes.
Page 6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PUSH JOG INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) VIEW CONFIRMATION SCREEN The stations your recorder located appear on a Confirmation screen — channel positions (PR), channels (CH) and station names (ID–...
Page 7: Clock Set
Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PUSH JOG If you performed Auto Channel Set ( built-in clock is also set automatically.
Page 8: Auto Clock Set
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PUSH JOG NOTES: Auto Clock and Just Clock require a PDC signal, and will not operate with a VPS signal. Just Clock (when set to "ON") enables adjustment of the recorder's built-in clock every hour on the hour, except for 11 o'clock in the evening and midnight.
Page 9: Playback
PLAYBACK Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video recorder is tape playback.
Page 10: Playback Features
Playback Features Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder’s controls or the remote control. Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PROG. buttons to correct the picture. During still picture, the sound from the previous 3 seconds (approx.) will be played back repeatedly (provided there was at least 6 seconds of normal playback prior to engaging the still picture mode).
Page 11: Ntsc Playback
Manual Tracking Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG. buttons. OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING Press SP/LP ( ) on the remote to engage manual tracking.
Page 12: Index Search
Scene Finder This function helps you check contents of unlabeled recorded tapes at the touch of a single button. Search Search REW FF REW FF 5 seconds 10 minutes 5 seconds 10 minutes on counter on counter NOTE: Scene Finder cannot be used when the recorder is in the Record mode.
Page 13: Tape Remaining Time
"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not appear ( 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.
Page 14: Timescan
TimeScan TIME SCAN SHUTTLE INDICATOR TIME SCAN INDICATOR • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Your recorder is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScan allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in the forward and reverse search modes.
Page 15 SCAN indicator does not light even though you can hear TimeScan audio. The VCR's TimeScan indicator lights during TimeScan. The speed is shown during TimeScan in the upper right corner of the TV screen for approx. 5 seconds. (The display may be distorted.)
Page 16: Recording
Basic Recording • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • RECORD NUMBER SP/LP RECORD TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. You can “capture” a TV programme using your video recorder.
Page 17: Picture System
B.E.S.T. Picture System Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • RECORD PUSH JOG The B.E.S.T.
Page 18 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • RECORD 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 19: On-Screen Displays
On-Screen Displays Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PUSH JOG The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing. PR.
Page 20: Recording Features
Recording Features • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • RECORDING (cont.) Receiving Stereo And Bilin- gual Programmes Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and, if you own the E939EH, a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) as well, making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.
Page 21: Elapsed Recording Time
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • C.RESET Hi-Fi Audio Recording LEVEL Control In most cases, setting the Hi-Fi audio recording level control to the center position will provide satisfactory results. If necessary, you can adjust the Hi-Fi audio recording level more precisely by reffering to the audio level indicator on the front panel.
Page 22: Timer Recording
Information On ShowView Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • NUMBER CANCEL PUSH JOG With ShowView, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognise.
Page 23: When Using A Satellite Tuner
ENTER SHOWVIEW NUMBER Press OK, and a cursor appears above “GUIDE 12345 5 PROG”. Then, using the GUIDE PROG TV PROG NUMBER keys, input the ShowView number (found in most TV listings) of a program scheduled to be [0 – 9] = broadcast on each station on the list from step 1, When entering a ShowView...
Page 24: Showview Timer Recording
ShowView Timer Recording Before performing ShowView timer recording: Be sure to read "Information On ShowView" ( 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). •...
Page 25 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • WEEKLY :PDC/VPS TIMER CANCEL SP/LP ACCESS SHOWVIEW PROGRAM SCREEN Press OK, and the ShowView Program screen appears (if you’re just starting out, “P1”...
Page 26: Regular Timer Programming
Regular Timer Programming Remember, the clock must be set before you can programme the timer ( pg. 7). Before performing the following steps: 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). •...
Page 27 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • :PDC/VPS START+/– SP/LP NOTES: To timer-record from a satellite tuner connected to your recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER connector, press TV PROG. +/– in step 6 above to set the channel position to "AUX2".
Page 28: Check And Cancel Programmes
Check And Cancel Programmes ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN Press PROG CHECK. Each time you press the next program’s information appears. Press OK and watch the front display panel as the Start and Stop times, the Date and the Channel Position appear. If the recorder is turned on and the TV is set to its VIDEO mode, you can check program information on screen as well.
Page 29: Remote Control
Turn on the TV using its remote control. Set the remote control’s TV/VCR switch to TV. NOTE: If your TV is a JVC, you don’t have to set the code in step 1. Go to step 2. SET TV BRAND CODE Refer to the chart below.
Page 30: Editing
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder NUMBER "0" TV Receiver Player AV2 SELECT switch VIDEO CHANNEL RF Cable (provided) Another recorder Another recorder Recorder You can use your video recorder as the source player or the recording deck. MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the player’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connector to the recorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN connector.
Page 31: Edit From A Camcorder
AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors. Use the L connector for monaural connection. When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder. Refer to the camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure.
Page 32: Random Assemble Editing
This function makes it easier to create edited videos when your video recorder is used as the source player in combination with another JVC video recorder equipped with a Remote PAUSE Connector. You can pre-program up to 8 scenes or “cuts” for automatic editing in the sequence you have specified.
Page 33 By connecting this controller to your recorder's R.A. EDIT connector, you can perform Random Assemble Editing in combination with a second non-JVC video recorder. The controller is compatible with various major recorder brands. For compatible systems and availability, please consult your JVC dealer.
Page 34: Insert Editing
Insert Editing Recorder TIME SCAN SHUTTLE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Audio signal Video signal Another recorder Player C.RESET Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material.
Page 35 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • C.RESET ENGAGE INSERT EDITING Press INSERT. Your recorder enters the Insert-Pause mode. The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input source you are going to record.
Page 36: Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • CD Player CD Player Mixer output Audio mixer Original sound AUDIO OUT • • • • •...
Page 37 NUMBER "0" PAUSE NOTES: When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normal soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to hear the mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks), press AUDIO MONITOR to select "L+R+NORM" ( Audio dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches "0:00:00", and the recorder enters the Play mode.
Page 38: Using The Confirmation Screen
Storing Channels Manually Store channels that were not stored during Auto Channel Set. ACCESS CH. SET MODE MENU Press and hold CH SET for more than 2 seconds. The Language screen appears. Press OK. The Ch. Set Mode menu appears. SELECT MODE Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ...
Page 39: Set Stations
Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 38 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Set Stations (A) SELECT ITEM Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ until the item you want begins blinking. Then press OK twice and the station’s name (ID) begins blinking.
Page 40: 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 ETB1 ETB2 ETB2 EURO...
Page 41: Troubleshooting
Press TV PROG. + or – a few times to remove the noise bars from the screen. Engage and adjust tracking manually. pg. 11) Consult your JVC dealer. CORRECTIVE ACTION Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed.
Page 42: Other Problems
TV. The TV’s volume is too high. Those channels have been desig- nated to be skipped. Recording is in progress. The TV/VCR switch is in the wrong position. After the manual settings were made, Auto Channel Set was performed.
Page 43: 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 44: Index
FRONT VIEW 6 7 8 SP/ LP A.DUB INSERT OPERATE R.A.EDIT IN/OUT START TIMER Hi-Fi REC TIME SCAN HEAD PHONE VOLUME LEVEL AUDIO • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
Page 45: Rear View
REAR VIEW 1 Mains Power Cord ( pg. 3) 2 AUDIO OUT(L/R) Connectors ( 3 AV1 IN/OUT Connector ( pg. 3) 4 AV2 IN/DECODER Connector ( 5 ANT. IN Connector ( pg. 3) DISPLAY PANEL I T R 1 and 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators PLAY: RECORD: RECORD PAUSE:...
Page 46 The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets of JVC and other brands ( Point the remote control toward the sensor window. The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.
Page 47: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption : 24 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 465 x 105 x 353 mm Weight : 5.4 kg Format...

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Timer Recording

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Editing

Using the Confirmation Screen

Tv Station and ID List

Troubleshooting

Questions and Answers

Index

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