VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST 2 Safety Precautions .................................... 2 Some Do’s And Dont’s ............................. 3 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 4 HR-A630EKBasic Connections ................................... 4 Tune The TV To Your Video Recorder ...... 5 Connection To A Satellite Receiver .......... 6 Connection To A Stereo System ............... 7 INITIAL SETTINGS 8 HR-A631EK Tuner Set .................................................. 8 Clock Set ................................................. 9 PLAYBACK 11 Basic Playback ....................................... 11 Playback Features .................................. 12 RECORDING 17 Basic Recording ..................................... 17 Recording Features ................................ 18 TIMER RECORDING 20 Information On Video Plus+ .................. 20 CH SET STORE OPERATE A BCLOCK DISPLAY Guide Channel Set .............................. 20 2 123 Video Plus+ Timer Recording................. 22 ADD TIME 456 DAILY WEEKLY 789 Regular Timer Programming .................. 24 C.RESET AUX CANCEL 0TIMER Check And Cancel Programmes .......... 26 START STOP DATE TV PROG. EXPRESS PROGRAMMING PDC Recording ................................... 26 AUDIO MONITOR TV/VIDEO TV VCR (MONITOR) EDITING 27 P ROG CH ECK OPERATE TIMER OG 3 O PR VOL K 1 TV . Edit To Or From Another Video PUSH JOG Recorder ................................................ 27 TV PROG D W SP/LP q 6 NORM SP L R Edit From A Camcorder ......................... 28 LP I T R EP D M USING THE CONFIRMATION DISPLAY 29 Storing Channels Manually .................... 29 The recorder illustrations appearing in this Delete A Channel .................................. 30 instruction manual are of the HR-A630EK. TM Change Station Preset Position ............... 30 Set Stations ............................................ 31 TV STATION AND ID LIST 33 TV STATION CHANNEL NUMBER GUIDE 34 PAL TROUBLESHOOTING 35 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 37 INDEX 38 INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFICATIONS 43 PU30425-1799 2 SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit. WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. n Please read the various precautions on p. 2 – 3 of this DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If instruction manual before installing or operating the the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your recorder. home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then n It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record obtain a proper safety approved extension lead/adapter or pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent consult your dealer. of the owner of copyright in the sound or video record- BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical ing, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein. cover. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. The OPERATE button does not completely shut off mains If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then power from the unit, but switches operating current on and follow the instructions given below: off. DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP Blue to N (Neutral) or Black (Long Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed Brown to L (Live) or Red video recorder. If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows: Failure to heed the following precautions may result in Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured Black. damage to the recorder, remote control or video Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red. cassette. If in doubt — consult a competent electrician. 1. DO NOT place the recorder . ... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity. ... in direct sunlight. CAUTION ... in a dusty environment. n When you are not using the recorder for a long period of ... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power generated. cord from the mains outlet. ... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration. n Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or 2. DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openings. fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains 3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal control. lead or aerial. 4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control. 5. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport. MOISTURE CONDENSATION Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form in the surface of TM a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the PAL head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the recorder turned on for a few n Only cassettes marked "VHS" can be used with this hours to let the moisture dry. videorecorder. n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment. ABOUT HEAD CLEANING n Video Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads Development Corporation. The Video Plus+ system is may cause the playback picture to become blurred or inter- manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development rupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such Corporation. troubles occur. 3 4-STEP QUICK SET UP 1 2 3 4 TUNE THE BASIC TV TO YOUR TUNER SET CLOCK SET CONNECTION VIDEO RECORDER PAGE 4 PAGE 5 PAGE 8 PAGE 9 Some Do's And Don'ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment 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 mains plug, extension leads and interconnec- tions between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections. DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equip- ment. DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment. DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damanged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer. DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is de- signed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people. DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving. DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheat- ing will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment. DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instruc- tions. DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture. ABOVE ALL... — NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock; — NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry! 4 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections Back of TV RF Cable (provided) 21-pin SCART Cable Aerial terminal 21-pin SCART connector Mains Power It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Cord Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COM- PLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PER- FORMED. CHECK CONTENTS Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” (Z pg. 43). R L 1 AUDIO OUT SITUATE RECORDER Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface. RF OUT 2 ON–TEST–OFF CONNECT RECORDER TO TV Mains outlet The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have. 3 RF CONNECTION c To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . a– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV. b– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack on the rear panel of the recorder. c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s aerial terminal. Before operating the recorder, make sure the TV’s preset is set to the VIDEO preset. AV CONNECTION c To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF CONNECTION”. b– Connect an optional SCART cable between the CONNECT RECORDER TO AV1 IN/OUT socket on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.