Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HR-E249E JVC
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H R-E249E VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INSTRUCTIONS LPT0002-058B PAL SEE AUTO SET UP ON REAR SIDE SEE AUTO SET UP ON REAR SIDE S C E N E F I N D E R P R O G C H E C K T V V O L .
2 EN SAFETY FIRST IMPORT ANT n Please read the various precautions on this page before installing or operating the recorder . n It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tap.
EN 3 Basic Connections CHECK CONTENTS 1 Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” ( Z pg. 49). SITUA TE RECORDER 2 Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface. CONNECT RECORDER TO TV 3 The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have.
4 EN INITIAL SETTINGS When the button on the recorder/remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder after you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet, the Country Set display will appear on the TV screen and the recorder's front display panel.
EN 5 SELECT LANGUAGE 3 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 PUSH JOG % fi to select your language code referring to the chart in the left column.
6 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) If both auto channel set and auto clock set have been performed successfully: 1 Perform "V ideo Channel Set" on page 8. 2 T urn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder's memory by using the TV PROG.
EN 7 Language This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 10 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically ( Z pg. 6), you can change the language setting manually using this procedure as required. TURN ON THE RECORDER 1 Press .
8 EN 5 / 8 ¡ 1 q 6 V ideo Channel Set INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) V ideo Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the video recorder through the RF cable.
EN 9 5 / 8 ¡ 1 q 6 IMPORT ANT : Before performing the following steps, make sure the recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder . ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE 1 Hold down STOP on the recorder until the display panel shows the following.
10 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) S HOW V IEW Setup W ith S HOW V IEW , timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognise.
EN 11 ENTER SHOWVIEW NUMBER 4 Press OK , and a cursor appears above “GUIDE PROG”. Then, using the NUMBER keys, input the S HOW V IEW number (found in most TV listings) of a program scheduled to be broadcast on each station on the list from step 1 , starting at the top.
12 EN PLA YBACK Basic Playback 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.
EN 13 Playback Features Slow Motion ACTIV A TE SLOW-MOTION PLA YBACK 1 During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse slow motion (refer to the illustration above). OR During still picture, press and hold P AUSE for 2 seconds, then release.
14 EN High-Speed (T urbo) Search ACTIV A TE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH 1 During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right for forward high-speed sear ch, or to the left for reverse high-speed sear ch. Releasing SHUTTLE resumes still picture playback.
EN 15 Repeat Playback Y our video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 20 times repeatedly . ST AR T PLA YBACK 1 Press PLAY . ACTIV A TE REPEA T PLA YBACK 2 Press PLA Y and hold for over 5 seconds, then release. ● The Play indicator ( $ ) on the display panel blinks slowly .
16 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 4 1 3 PLA YBACK (cont.) 5 / 8 ¡ 1 q 6 Index Search Y our 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.
EN 17 ACTIV A TE SCENE FINDER 1 Press SCENE FINDER . The recorder starts forward search for 5 seconds and then fast-forwards 10 minutes on the counter.
18 EN TV signals being received by the recorder ’ s built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. Y ou can “capture” a TV programme using your video recorder . RECORDING Basic Recording 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 4 1 3 5 / 8 ¡ 1 q 6 TV PROG. PAUSE NUMBER STOP PLAY T urn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or A V mode).
EN 19 On-Screen Displays Y ou can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF . Messages appear in the selected language ( Z pg. 6 or 7). T urn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or A V mode).
20 EN B.E.S.T . Pictur e System The B.E.S.T . (Biconditional Equalised Signal T racking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible recording and playback pictures. The default setting for both recording and playback is “ON”.
EN 21 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 4 1 3 5 / 8 ¡ 1 q 6 PAUSE RECORD NOTES: ● The B.E.S.T . system works only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated. It does not work during recording. ● In the case of timer recording, the B.
22 EN Recording Features Record One Pr ogramme While W atching Another If your recorder is connected to the TV via A V connection, . . . . . . press TV/VCR .
EN 23 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. 5 / 8 ¡ 1 q 6 ST AR T RECORDING 1 Press RECORD on the recorder .
24 EN TIMER RECORDING(cont.) S HOW V IEW Timer Recording 5 / 8 ¡ 1 q 6 Before performing S HOW V IEW timer recording: ● Be sure to read "S HOW V IEW Setup" ( Z pg. 10). ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically .
EN 25 ACCESS SHOWVIEW PROGRAM SCREEN 3 Press OK , and the S HOW V IEW Program screen appears (if you’re just starting out, “P1” appears). The display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing PROG. CHECK changes the display to the programme stop time, then the date and channel position.
26 EN TIMER RECORDING(cont.) Regular Timer Pr ogramming Remember , the clock must be set before you can programme the timer ( Z pg. 41). If you don’ t know the S HOW V IEW number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder to timer -record the programme.
EN 27 ENTER PROGRAMME DA TE 5 Press DA TE +/– . (The current date appears on screen. The date you enter appears in its place.) ● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, the following buttons remain lit: ST ART +/– , STOP +/– , DA TE +/– , TV PROG.
28 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 4 1 3 OK CANCEL START+/– TV PROG. DATE+/– STOP+/– Auto Timer When the Auto T imer 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.
EN 29 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 4 1 3 CANCEL How to check if the station being received transmits a PDC/VPS signal 1 Press DISPLA Y until the channel position appears on the display panel. 2 Hold down ST ART + for about 5 seconds. ● " " appears blinking on the display panel.
30 EN EDITING Edit T o Or Fr om Another V ideo Recorder Y ou can use your video recorder as the source player or the recording deck. MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect the player’s 21-pin SCAR T connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCAR T connector as illustrated on page 31.
EN 31 RF Cable (provided) VIDEO CHAN- NEL or A V mode 21-pin SCAR T Cable (not provided) Another recorder Another recorder 21-pin SCAR T Cable (not provided) Player Y our recorder Y our recorder TV Re.
32 EN 5 / 8 ¡ 1 q 6 Y ou can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder . Edit Fr om A Camcorder MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder ’ s front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors.
EN 33 The A V2 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. SELECT INPUT MODE 1 Set "A V2 SELECT " to "DECODER".
34 EN TV Multi- Brand Remote Contr ol SPECIAL FEA TURES Y our remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer ’ s TVs can also be controlled by setting the appropriate switch on the remote control.
EN 35 Y our remote control can operate the basic functions of your satellite tuner set. In addition to JVC satellite tuner s, other manufacturer’ s satellite tuners can also be controlled by setting the appropriate switch on the remote control. Before you start .
36 EN T urn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or A V mode). IMPORT ANT Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( Z pg. 4) or if you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area.
EN 37 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 4 1 3 OK PUSH JOG AUTO SET PLEASE W AIT [MENU] : EXIT 0 + ++ PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET 5 Press PUSH JOG % fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the language of your choice , then press OK to initiate Auto Channel Set.
38 EN Storing Channels Manually Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( Z pg. 4) or Auto Channel Set ( Z pg. 36). TUNER SET (cont.) Change Station Channel Position SELECT ITEM 1 Press PUSH JOG % fi until the item you want to move begins blinking.
EN 39 Fine-T uning Channels Already Stored Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 38 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Set Stations (A) SELECT ITEM 1 Press PUSH JOG %fi until the item you want begins blinking.
40 EN TUNER SET (cont.) TV Station And ID List ID* ST ATION NAME 1000 TV1000 3SA T 3SAT ADL T ADUL T ANT3 ANTENA3 ARD ARD ARTE AR TE BBC BBC GROUP BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 BR3 BA YERN3 C+ CANAL PLUS C1 POR.
EN 41 T urn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or A V mode). CLOCK SET 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 4 1 3 PUSH JOG OK IMPORT ANT Perform the following steps only if auto clock set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( Z pg. 4) or Auto Channel Set ( Z pg.
42 EN CLOCK SET (cont.) SET CLOCK AUTOMA TICALL Y 4 At the Clock Set screen, press PUSH JOG . The Auto Clock screen appears and clock setting begins. ● If "TV PR." isn't set to the channel position on which Auto Clock data is received, "ERROR" appears, and then the screen from step 3 reappears.
EN 43 TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair . POSSIBLE CAUSE ● The mains power cord is discon- nected.
44 EN Confirm that the sour ce is properly connected. Confirm that all units’ power switches are turned on. Set the input mode to “AU”. Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected. Set the input mode to “AU”. ● The sour ce (another video recorder , camcorder) has not been properly connected.
EN 45 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLA YBACK 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.
46 EN FRONT VIEW INDEX 5 / 8 ¡ 1 q 6 VIDEO TIMER AUDIO TV PROG 3R PICTURE COUNTER RESET DISPLAY TV PROG/ JOG SHUTTLE REW FF V C R REVIEW REMAIN M 2 3 4 6 5 1 7 8 # $ 9 0 ! @ % ^ & * ( Open the lid to access covered connectors and buttons. 1 ST ANDBY/ON Button Z pg.
EN 47 REAR VIEW AV2 IN / DECODER AV1 IN/OUT ANT. IN RF OUT 2 3 4 5 1 4 A V1 IN/OUT Connector Z pg. 3, 30 5 RF OUT Connector Z pg. 3 1 Mains Power Cord Z pg.
48 EN REMOTE CONTROL INDEX (cont.) Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your TV with the TV/ SA T ./VCR switch set to "TV". Z pg. 34 1 REVIEW Button Z pg. 16 2 A/B Code Switch Z pg. 17 3 C. MEMOR Y Button Z pg.
EN 49 SPECIFICA TIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 V ` , 50/60 Hz Power consumption : 20 W T emperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 430 x 94 x 348 mm W eight : 4.
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HR-E249E COPYRIGHT © 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. E Printed in Japan 0397HOV * UN * VP VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Auto Set Up – referring to the display panel The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Guide Program numbers automatically .
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