Page 1: Table Of Contents
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-J260EU TV/VCR AUDIO – –:– – VPS/PDC DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO 0000 START STOP DATE DEBUT PROG EXPRESS PROG 30 SEC STANDBY/ON TIMER INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions ... 2 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections ... 3 INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up ...
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 Aerial terminal Back of TV 21-pin SCART connector RF Cable (provided) 21-pin SCART Cable Mains Power Cord AV1 IN/OUT Mains outlet Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of interference.
Page 4: Initial Settings
Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set/ Auto Video Channel Set International Telephone Country Code BELGIUM : 32 NORGE ESKÁ REPUBLIKA : 42 ÖSTERREICH DANMARK : 45 POLSKA DEUTSCHLAND : 49 PORTUGAL ESPAÑA : 34 SUISSE GREECE : 30 SUOMI ITALIA : 39 SVERIGE MAGYARORSZÁG : 36 OTHER WESTERN EUROPE : - -...
Page 5: Select Language
SELECT LANGUAGE Press OK. The Language Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the screen. If you are referring to the front display panel Press % ﬁ to select your language code. Language Code ENGLISH : 01 NORSK DEUTSCH : 02...
Page 6: Preset Download
Preset Download You can use this function only with the TV offering T-V Link, etc.* * Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NEXTVIEWLINK via fully- wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.
Page 7 IMPORTANT Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. In these cases picture quality may be poor. To delete those stations with an unacceptable picture For RF connection users: In certain reception conditions, the Video Channel may not be set correctly and interference may appear in the TV picture while the recorder's power is on.
Page 8: Language
Language Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 13 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically ( setting manually using this procedure as required. INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) pg.
Page 9: On-Screen Displays
On-Screen Displays Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU 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 be disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.
Page 10: Power Save Mode
Power Save Mode Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU You can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off. NOTES: During Power Save, the display panel will be turned off. While the recorder is in the Power Save mode, the picture may be distorted momentarily when you turn on/off the recorder.
Page 11: T-V Link Functions
For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV. VCR Auto Standby You can use your TV's remote control to turn off the recorder. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.
Page 12: Information On Colour System
Colour System Set MENU NOTES: About NTSC Playback Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on the part of either the video recorder or the TV. The picture may roll up and down.
Page 13: Playback
PLAYBACK Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). STANDBY/ON TIMER STOP/EJECT Tape Position Indicator The tape position indicator appears on screen when, from the Stop mode, you press FF, REW or perform an Index Search.
Page 14: Playback Features
Playback Features REVIEW , PLAY, FF, REW, PAUSE and TV/PROG buttons on the recorder have the same functions as those on the remote control. High-Speed Search ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still picture, press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.
Page 15: Instant Review Indicator
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 on the remote to engage manual tracking. ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY Press TV PROG + or –...
Page 16: Repeat Playback
Repeat Playback Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 50 times repeatedly. START PLAYBACK Press PLAY. ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release. The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks slowly.
Page 17: Recording
RECORDING Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). NUMBER RECORD The PLAY, RECORD and PAUSE buttons on the recorder have the same functions as those on the remote control. Recording Resume Function If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless the recorder's memory backup has expired.
Page 18: Recording Features
0000 Record One Programme While Watching Another If your recorder is connected to the TV via AV connection, ..press TV/VCR. The recorder's VCR indicator and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear. DISPLAY TV PROG...
Page 19 STANDBY/ON TIMER TV PROG 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. START RECORDING Press RECORD on the recorder. DISPLAY ENGAGE ITR MODE Press RECORD again.
Page 20: Picture System
B.E.S.T. Picture System Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). STANDBY/ON TIMER RECORD RECORD MENU The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible recording and playback pictures.
Page 21 Recording START RECORDING 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 seconds assessing the condition of the tape, then begins recording. NOTES: The B.E.S.T. system works only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated.
Page 22: Timer Recording
Express Timer Programming Before performing Express Timer Programming: Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set properly. 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). START+/–...
Page 23: Timer Warning
ENTER CHANNEL POSITION Press TV PROG +/–. RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN After confirming all information is correct, press PROG or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears. Repeat steps 1 – 6 for each additional programme. ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE Press ‰...
Page 24 START+/– PROG Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes TV PROG+/– To cancel or replace a programme... NOTE: You can also check the programmes on the display panel even if the recorder's power is off (unless the recorder is in the Power Save mode however, it is not possible to cancel or replace the programmes.
Page 25: Auto Timer
MENU Auto Timer When the Auto Timer 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 Press MENU. ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Press %ﬁ...
Page 26: Editing
Edit From A Camcorder NUMBER "0" Cable adapter (not provided) AUDIO OUT Camcorder VIDEO OUT Player You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder. TV PROG NOTES: All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer. When you select EDIT to dub tapes in step 3, be sure to select AUTO (or NORM when B.E.S.T.
Page 27: Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder NUMBER "0" MENU TV Receiver Player 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) VIDEO CHAN- NEL or RF Cable AV mode (provided) Recorder You can use your video recorder as the source player or the recording deck.
Page 28: Subsidiary Settings
Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function or by Preset Download ( —...
Page 29 IMPORTANT Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. In these cases picture quality may be poor. To delete those stations with an unacceptable picture "Delete A Channel" on page 31. NOTES: Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel Set.
Page 30: Input Channel
NUMBER Storing Channels Manually Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( 4), Preset Download ( pg. 6) or Auto Channel Set ( ACCESS MAIN MENU Press MENU. ACCESS CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MANUAL CH SET", then press OK or tion screen appears.
Page 31: Delete A Channel
Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 30 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. SELECT ITEM Press % ﬁ until the item you want to delete begins blinking. DELETE CHANNEL Press The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one line.
Page 32 Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 30 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE Press % ﬁ until the channel you want to tune begins blinking. ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN Press OK twice.
Page 33: Tv Station And Id List
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...
Page 34: Clock Set
Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — the recorder's memory backup has expired. — you want to adjust the time lag of the recorder’s built-in clock.
Page 35: Video Channel Set
If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer. EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE Press OK on the remote control.
Page 36: Troubleshooting
If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode. Try manual tracking. ( pg. 15) Consult your JVC dealer. CORRECTIVE ACTION Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed.
Page 37: Other Problems
TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Timer recording won’t work. 2. Timer programming is not possible. 3. "‰" and "]" on the display panel won’t stop blinking. 4. The cassette is automatically ejected, and "‰" and "]" on the display panel won’t stop blinking. 5.
Page 38: 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 39: Index
INDEX FRONT VIEW STANDBY/ON 1 STANDBY/ON Button 2 Cassette Loading Slot 3 DISPLAY Button pg. 18 4 Rewind [REW] Button pg. 13, 14 5 PLAY Button pg. 13 6 Fast Forward [FF] Button 7 TIMER Button pg. 23 TIMER pg. 4 8 REVIEW Button 9 Display Panel 0 Infrared Beam Receiving Window...
Page 40: Rear View
4 RF. OUT Connector pg. 20 4 "Timer" Indicator 5 Tape Remaining Time Indicator 6 Channel/Clock Display 7 Instant REVIEW Indicator 8 VCR Indicator 9 "Cassette Loaded" Mark 0 Counter/Remain Display ! Mode Display (L-1) pg. 22 INDEX (cont.) ENTREE ANT.
Page 41: Remote Control
EXPRESS PROG Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your JVC TV while holding down the TV button. "Operating JVC TVs" below. This remote control transmits A code signals only; it is not applicable to B code signals.
Page 42: Specifications
GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 18 W Power off : 5 W Power save : 2.8 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...
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JVC HR-J260EU Instructions Manual

Video Cassette Recorder

Safety First

Installing Your New Recorder

Initial Settings

T-V Link

Information on Colour System

Playback

Recording

Timer Recording

Editing

Subsidiary Settings

Troubleshooting

Questions and Answers

Index

Specifications

Quick Links

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