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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-J768MS
HR-J767MS
HR-J667MS
VCR
TV
TV/VCR
AUDIO
DISPLAY
(MONITOR)
1
2
3
2
4
5
6
DAILY
WEEKLY
7
8
9
C. RESET
AUX
0
CANCEL
TIMER
4
START
STOP
DATE
TV
PROG
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
1
PROG.
PROG.
30 SEC
CHECK
STANDBY/ON
PUSH JOG
VIDEO
(MONO)
L-AUDIO-R
MULTI BRAND
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
®
COLOUR SYSTEM
+8
4
SP
REVIEW
0
6
15dB
NORM
®
INSTRUCTIONS
SP/LP/EP
TV PROG
ENGLISH
CONTENTS
Safety Precautions ...................... 2
Basic Connections ..................... 3
Video Channel Set ..................... 4
Auto Set Up ............................... 6
On-Screen Displays ................... 8
Select Language ......................... 9
Clock Set.................................. 10
Basic Playback ......................... 11
Playback Features ..................... 12
Basic Recording ....................... 17
Recording Features ................... 18
B.E.S.T. Picture System ............. 20
(HR-J768MS only) .................... 22
(HR-J768MS only) .................... 24
Express Timer Programming ..... 26
Remote Control Functions ........ 30
Recorder .................................. 32
Edit From A Camcorder ............ 33
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
® VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-J768MS HR-J767MS HR-J667MS TV/VCR AUDIO DISPLAY (MONITOR) DAILY WEEKLY C. RESET CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE PROG EXPRESS PROGRAMMING PROG. PROG. 30 SEC CHECK STANDBY/ON PUSH JOG COLOUR SYSTEM VIDEO (MONO) L–AUDIO–R MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL UNIT... -
Page 2: Safety First
ABOUT HEAD CLEANING Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or inter- rupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur. Auto Head Cleaner A built-in head cleaner automatically cleans the video heads and head drum whenever a tape is loaded or unloaded to reduce head clogging. -
Page 3: Installing Your New Recorder
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections Aerial terminal RF Cable (provided) Back of TV AV-IN terminals AV Cable (not provided) Mains Power Cord Mains outlet Connect the power plug to an AC outlet before installing the lithium battery. It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Follow these steps carefully. -
Page 4: Initial Settings
Video Channel Set Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the video recorder through the RF cable. TV PROG+/– TEST SIGNAL The channel on which the screen to the left appear clearly in step 3 is your Video Channel. - Page 5 If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 28 and 60, consult your JVC dealer. FINISH VIDEO CHANNEL Press OK. If Auto Set Up ( pg.
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Page 6: Auto Set Up
Auto Set Up IMPORTANT Don't press any buttons on the recorder or remote that are not directly related to the step you are performing while Auto Set Up is in progress. If you perform Auto Set Up successfully during installa- tion, there's no need to separately perform the Language Select, Clock Set or Channel Set procedures, but if adjustments become necessary they can be performed as... - Page 7 Major Countries Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E., Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq China, Mongolia, Russia Hong Kong DO NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control while Auto Set Up is in progress. AUTO CH SET PLEASE WAIT START...
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Page 8: On-Screen Displays
On-Screen Displays Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing. PR. 12 21 : 00 24. 12. 99 HIFI You can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF. -
Page 9: Select Language
Select Language Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU PUSH JOG TURN ON THE RECORDER Press ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "INITIAL SET", then press FUNCTION SET TUNER SET... -
Page 10: Clock Set
Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU PUSH JOG NOTE: If the year digits are automatically cleared, it is possible that you have input February 29th in a non-leap year. Input the correct data. INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) TURN THE RECORDER ON Press... -
Page 11: 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. Already-recorded signals on a video tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV just like a TV programme. -
Page 12: Playback Features
Playback Features TV PROG ATTENTION In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback mode, the picture will be distorted. the noise bars will appear. there may be a loss of colour. Variable-Speed Search To resume normal playback, press PLAY. Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback To resume normal playback, press PLAY. -
Page 13: Manual Tracking
REVIEW Instant ReView Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can easily access any of them. NOTE: Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the Timer mode is disengaged. -
Page 14: Index Search
MENU Index Search Your 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. TIMER 30 SEC PUSH JOG... -
Page 15: Picture Control
Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory "tells" the recorder what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, ensure that the recorder is in the Stop mode. a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind..press REW, then press PLAY within 2 seconds. b–... -
Page 16: Soundtrack Selection
Soundtrack Selection Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select. During Playback Pressing AUDIO changes the soundtrack being played back as follows: AUDIO Recorder's Front Panel NORM NORM NOTES:... -
Page 17: Recording
RECORDING Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 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. NUMBER TV PROG SP/LP/EP... -
Page 18: Recording Features
Recording Features TV PROG C.RESET Record One Programme While Watching Another Elapsed Recording Time Indication You can check the exact time of a recording. DISPLAY TV PROG Instant Timer Recording (ITR) This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. -
Page 19: Bilingual Programmes
AUDIO (HR-J768MS and HR-J767MS only) Receiving Stereo And Bilingual Programmes Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) as well, making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds. -
Page 20: Picture System
B.E.S.T. Picture System Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). PLAY 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: Start Recording
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 for both SP and LP (or EP) modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated. -
Page 22: Timer Recording
(HR-J768MS only) Setup CODE Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU The G- CODE input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the timer record function. Simply key in the G- TV programme you wish to record (found in most TV listings) and the recorder's timer is automatically programmed. - Page 23 MENU ENTER RECEIVING CHANNEL POSITION NUMBER Press PUSH JOG %fi or NUMBER keys to input the number of the recorder's channel position on which the Guide Program number's broadcast is NUMBER received. Then press OK or PUSH JOG If the satellite broadcast is received on your recorder's auxiliary channel ("L-1"...
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Page 24: G- Code Timer Programming
(HR-J768MS only) Timer CODE Programming Remember, the clock must be set before you can programme the timer ( pg. 10). Before performing G- Timer Programming: CODE Be sure to read "G- Setup" ( CODE Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically. - Page 25 NUMBER STOP+/– PROG Satellite Tuner Users To timer-record a satellite broadcast using G- 1 Perform steps 1 – 6. 2 Set the satellite tuner to the appropriate channel before the selected programme begins. 3 Leave the satellite tuner's power on. RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press PROG or OK.
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Page 26: Express Timer Programming
+/– (If you're just starting DATE out, "P1" appears). – –.– – [+/–] = [PROG] : EXIT HR-J767MS/ HR-J667MS Press PROG (If you're just starting out, "P1" appears). ENTER PROGRAMME START TIME Press START +/– to enter the time you want START 21:00 recording to start. - Page 27 SP/LP/EP PROG SET TAPE SPEED Press SP/LP/EP ( 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 – 7 for each additional programme. ENGAGE RECORDER'S TIMER MODE Press TIMER.
- Page 28 CANCEL START+/– PROG CHECK MENU Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes TIMER TV PROG+/– PUSH JOG To cancel or replace a programme... TIMER RECORDING (cont.) DISENGAGE TIMER MODE Press TIMER, then press ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK SCREEN Press PROG CHECK. PR START STOP 8:00 10:00 10:00 10:45 11:30 13:00...
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Page 29: Auto Sp Lp Timer
Auto SP LP Timer If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire programme, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode (with PAL broadcasts) or EP mode (with NTSC broadcasts) to allow complete recording. For Example . -
Page 30: Special Features
NUMBER "1" STOP 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. The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your video recorder is initially set to respond to A code signals. - Page 31 TIMER TV VOL+/– IMPORTANT Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work with your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function capability. TV BRAND NAME...
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Page 32: Editing
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder NUMBER "0" IMPORTANT: To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the same colour system. Press your recorder's COLOUR SYSTEM button to select the appropriate colour system. For more information on multi-system compatibility, pg. -
Page 33: Edit From A Camcorder
Edit From A Camcorder NUMBER "0" Recorder VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AV Cable (not provided) VIDEO OUT Camcorder AUDIO OUT EDIT Player You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder. TV PROG IMPORTANT: Your recorder To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the... -
Page 34: Information On Multi-System Compatibility
In the NTSC4.43 mode, with some TVs, on-screen displays (Program screen etc.) may roll up or down and there may be a loss of colour. When this happens, select the AUTO mode. HR-J768MS/HR-J767MS/HR-J667MS Multi-system tuner (B/G, I, D/K) Description Usually set to this mode. -
Page 35: Pal Ntsc
TV system you have selected at the TV System Select screen. Tape-To-Tape Editing There are 4 different types of recorded tape, depending on the signal recorded. Recorded tape MESECAM SECAM NTSC HR-J768MS/HR-J767MS/HR-J667MS Built-in RFconverter K, I, G, H Playback equipment HR-J768MS/HR-J767MS/HR-J667MS MESECAM... -
Page 36: 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 ( you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area. -
Page 37: Manual Channel Set
MENU PUSH JOG Manual Channel Set Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( or Auto Channel Set ( ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 36. ACCESS CHANNEL LIST Press PUSH JOG % fi... -
Page 38: Delete A Channel
Delete A Channel ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 36. ACCESS CHANNEL LIST Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG SELECT CHANNEL Press PUSH JOG %fi... - Page 39 Fine-Tuning Channels ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 36. ACCESS CHANNEL LIST Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE Press PUSH JOG %fi...
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Page 40: Troubleshooting
Press TV PROG + or – a few times to remove the noise bars from the screen. Engage and adjust tracking manually. pg. 13) Consult your JVC dealer. Select the correct colour system by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button. ( pg. - Page 41 RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Recording cannot be started. 2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. 3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible. 4. Camcorder recording is not possible. TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Timer recording won't work. 2. On-screen timer programming is not possible. 3.
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Page 42: Other Problems
OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM 1. Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder record- ing. 2. When scanning channels, some of them are skipped over. 3. The channel cannot be changed. 4. Channel settings that were made manually seem to have changed or disappeared. -
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 STANDBY/ON VIDEO ( MONO ) L–AUDIO–R 1 STANDBY/ON Button 2 Cassette Loading Slot 3 SP/LP/EP Button pg. 17 4 Rewind [REW] Button 5 PLAY Button pg. 11 6 Fast Forward [FF] Button 7 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors 8 REVIEW Button pg. -
Page 45: Display Panel
DISPLAY PANEL 15dB NORM 1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display Audio Level Indicator 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators STILL: SLOW: PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE RECORD: SHUTTLE SEARCH: RECORD PAUSE: pg. 20 3 "Timer" Indicator 4 Channel Display Clock Display 5 Tape Speed Indicators 6 Instant REVIEW Indicator 7 Audio Mode Indicator 8 "Cassette Loaded"... - Page 46 The remote control can operate not only the video recorder but also some of your TV's functions. To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button to set the remote control to the Video mode. To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the remote control to the TV mode (...
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Page 47: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement Rating : AC 110 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Operating : AC 090 – 260 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption : 20 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... - Page 48 ® Registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. COPYRIGHT © 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. ® VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Malaysia 0599IYV...