JVC HR-J580EK User manual

HR-J580EK
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
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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
■Please read the various precautions on pages 2–4 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 recording, broadcast or cable
programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.
IMPORTANT
Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from
this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is
too short to reach a power point, then obtain a proper safety approved extension lead/adapter or
consult your dealer.
In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to replace the fuse only with an identical
approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If the fuse fails again consult
your nearest JVC dealer.
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.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below:
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:
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as
follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured Black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
CAUTION
■When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you
disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet.
■Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent
electric shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or
disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.

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The STANDBY/ON obutton does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches
operating current on and off. “y” shows electrical power standby and “ z” shows ON.
Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long Play) mode cannot be played back on
a single-speed video recorder.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides
to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear.)
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws
governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video
cassette.
1. DO NOT place the recorder…
… in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.
… in direct sunlight.
… in a dusty environment.
… in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.
… on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2. DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be
able to get out.)
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT place any con-
tainers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants,
cups, etc.) on top of this unit.
7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
8. 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 a glass filled with
cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions
where condensation may occur, keep the recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.
■Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS
recording is not possible with this model.
■This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that makes it possible to play back
S-VHS recordings in the SP mode with regular VHS resolution.
■HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
■VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The
VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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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
equipment.
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
damaged 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
designed 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 require-
ments 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.
Overheating 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
instructions.
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!

Contents
Diagrams of Equipment ................................ 6
Equipment Key ............................................. 7
Welcome to JVC ............................................8
Three-Step Quick Start............................... 10
Basic Features ............................................ 15
Advanced Features .....................................29
Subsidiary Information .............................. 50
List of Terms .............................................. 54

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REAR PANEL
1Mains Power Cord
supplies power to VCR.
2ANT. IN Connector enables
connection of aerial.
3L-1 IN/OUT Connector
enables AV connection to TV
or second VCR; input
recordable when L-1 selected.
4AUDIO OUT (L/R)
Connectors enable connection
of audio cassette recorder, TV
or second VCR for dubbing.
5RF. OUT Connector enables
connection to aerial terminal
of TV receiver.
VCR DISPLAY PANEL
1cIndicator lights when
the cbutton has been
pressed to engage Timer
mode.
2Play Indicator lights up
during playback; blinks during
Repeat Playback or when
using Next Function Memory
for playback.
3Record Indicator lights up
during recording; blinks
during Instant Timer
Recording.
4Channel Display shows
preset position where the
station currently being
received is stored.
Mode shows external input
mode selected (L-1).
Clock Display shows
current time.
Preset Position* (or Mode)
and Clock Display appear
alternately when bis
pressed.
* Preset Position (or Mode) is
not displayed during playback.
5REVIEW Indicator blinks
after timer-recording and
shows how many programmes
have been timer-recorded.
6 VCR Indicator lights when
the VCR is in the video mode.
At this point, the TV automati-
cally enters AV mode.
REMOTE CONTROL
1TV Button enables Remote
Control of your JVC TV.
2TV/VCR Button switches
connected TV’s mode between
TV and AV.
3rButton
‘reviews’ timer-recorded
programme.
4Number Keys are used in
preset position selection and
the VIDEO Plus+ Timer
Programming.
5PDC Button enables/
disables PDC recording.
* VPS (Video Programme
System) recording is not currently
available in the U.K. and not
possible with this VCR.
6 xButton cancels timer-
programme.
0000 Button resets
counter on the on-screen
display to ‘0:00:00’.
7STOP +/– Button inputs
programme Stop Time.
8START +/– Button
accesses Regular Program
screen; inputs programme
Start Time.
9PROG Button accesses
VIDEO Plus+ Program screen.
10 CButton accesses
Program screens/displays to
check the programme that you
have programmed (next
programme’s information
screen appears each time
button is pressed).
11 <Button — same as
button on VCR.
12 TButton — same as
button on VCR.
13 SButton stops tape.
14 mButton accesses
Menu screen.
15 AB Buttons are
used for selection in on-screen
menus.
TV PR +/– Buttons selects
the connected JVC TV's
channel.
16 STANDBY/ON oButton
— same as button on VCR.
17 AUDIO Button changes
output sound mode.
(TV Muting) Button
mutes sound of connected JVC
TV.
18 b(Display) Button —
same as button on VCR.
19 DAILY Button enables
timer recording of daily
serials.
20 WEEKLY Button enables
timer recording of weekly
serials.
21 AUX Button selects VCR’s
auxiliary input mode.
22 cButton engages timer-
standby mode.
23 DATE +/– Button inputs
date of programme for timer
recording.
24 PR +/– Button — same as
buttons on VCR.
25 Auto Tracking Button
enables/disables auto
tracking mode during
playback.
/Button selects tape
speed.
26 3Button
initiates a 30-second period of
fast-motion playback.
27 .Button — same as
button on VCR.
28 >Button — same as
button on VCR.
29 |Button — same as
button on VCR.
30 OButton enters
selections made in on-screen
menus.
31 DEButtons initiate
functions such as Index
Search, variable-speed search,
frame by frame playback.
TV +/– Buttons control
volume of connected JVC TV.
FRONT PANEL
1STANDBY/ON oButton
turns VCR on/off (loading a
cassette also turns power on).
2Cassette Loading Slot is
where cassette is inserted;
door closes.
3<Button rewinds
the tape; initiates high-speed
reverse search.
4.Button plays back tape;
cancels Pause, Still, Slow,
Search modes.
5>Button fast-
forwards tape; initiates high-
speed forward search.
6SP/LP Button selects tape
speed.
7cButton engages timer
standby mode.
8Display Panel provides
clear view of various displays
and indicators.
9Infrared Beam Receiving
Window is where Remote
Control should be aimed when
in use.
10 PR +/– Buttons select a
preset position.
11 b(Display) Button
switches display between
clock time and Preset
Position* (or Mode).
* Preset Position (or Mode) is not
displayed during playback.
12 TButton starts regular
recording (press once), Instant
Timer Recording (press twice);
sets duration of ITR.
13 |Button stops tape
temporarily during recording;
stops tape temporarily during
playback; plays back frame by
frame with each additional
press.
14 §Button stops tape;
ejects tape during Stop mode.

welcome to jvc8
before you start
Please read the SAFETY
FIRST on pages 2–4
it tells you about some
safety points
Refer to the diagrams on
pages 6–7 when reading
through these
instructions
Refer to the List of
Terms on page 54 if you
need an explanation for
any terms in this manual
Video Cassette Recorder
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Welcome to JVC
Thank you for choosing JVC.
We hope that you will get many hours of enjoy-
ment from your new unit.
In just three easy steps you will be ready to enjoy the exceptional perfor-
mance of your new VCR. More detailed instructions begin on page 10. They
will explain how to use the many sophisticated features this VCR boasts.
Getting Everything Ready
check the contents Unpack the box and place the VCR on a flat, stable surface.
Check that you have the items shown below.
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Infrared Remote
Control Unit

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GETTING EVERYTHING READY (continued)
connect cables Connect the cables as indicated in the diagram (below), using
the TV Aerial Cable, the RF Cable and the 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided).
scart and rf
SCART is a
recommended option
because its use
improves the quality of
the picture.
If connecting to a stereo
TV you will need a
SCART cable.
There are several types
of SCART cables, fully-
wired and others.
If you use a SCART
cable, you must also
connect the RF cable. You are now ready to start the Three-Step Quick Start which begins on the next
page.
You have two ways for initial setup of your new VCR depending upon the
connection method and your TV.
If you have connected only the RF cable,
perform Auto Setup (Zpg. 10).
If you have connected both the RF cable and the fully-
wired 21-pin SCART cable, and if your TV does not offer
T-VLink, etc.*,
perform Auto Setup (Zpg. 10).
If you have connected both the RF cable and the fully-wired
21-pin SCART cable, and if your TV offers T-VLink, etc.*,
perform Preset Download (Zpg. 12).
* Compatible with TVs offering T-VLink, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK,
Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.
The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.
RF Cable
(provided)
TV Aerial
Cable
(not
provided)
21-pin SCART Cable
(not provided)
Mains Power
Cord
Mains Outlet Back of VCR

three-step quick start10
before you start
Check that the VCR is
turned off and no
cassette is inserted
Load the batteries into
the Remote Control
Refer to the Remote
Control diagram on
pages 6–7
Unless indicated
otherwise, use the
buttons on the Remote
Control
Check that the
connection is completed
Turn on the TV
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Auto Setup
START AUTO SETUP
Press the obutton. If ‘Auto’ appears on the display panel, press OK (or E).
what will happen? The display panel on
the front of the VCR will show the word
‘Auto’. Do not press any button on the VCR or
the Remote Control.
note If you have connected both the RF cable
and the fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable, and if
your TV offers T-VLink, etc., and the TV is
turned on, the VCR automatically performs
the Preset Download (Zpg. 12) even if you
select ‘Auto’ for Auto Setup function.
The VCR is automatically setting up the tuner channels and the video channel.
This only happens the first time that the VCR is turned on.
rf and scart connection If you have chosen
to connect the VCR to the TV with both the RF
Cable and a 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)
and the TV set is in its AV mode (see the TV
manual), you will see the following information
displayed on your TV screen:
Three-Step Quick Start
For Step , be sure to perform either of the methods:
Auto Setup or Preset Download.
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Your TV screen during Auto Setup if SCART is used
AUTO SET
PLEASE WAIT
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