Summary of the content on the page No. 1
T
V
–
OK
3
+
T
V
G
P
O
R
ENGLISH
CONTENTS
SAFETY FIRST 2
Safety Precautions ...................... 2
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 3
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
Basic Connections ............................3
INITIAL SETTINGS 4
Auto Set Up ............................... 4
Preset Download ....................... 6
Language ................................... 8
HR-J260EU
On-Screen Displays ................... 9
Power Save Mode .................... 10
T-V LINK 11
T-V Link Functions ....................
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
SAFETY FIRST 2 EN 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. CAUTION IMPORTANT n When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power n Please read the various precautions on this page before cord from the mains outlet. installing or operating the recorder. n Dangerous voltag
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER EN 3 It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED. Basic CHECK CONTENTS Make sure the package contains all of the accessories Connections listed in "Specifications" (Z pg. 42). 1 Aerial terminal SITUATE RECORDER Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface. Back of TV 2 CONNECT RECORDER TO TV The connection method you use depends on the type
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
3 INITIAL SETTINGS 4 EN 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 Auto Set Up display panel. By simply selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels and video channel** Auto Channel Set/ automatically. * * If you live in Belgium (BELGIUM) or Switzerland (SUISSE), you al
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
EN 5 c If you are using the on- SELECT LANGUAGE screen display, the AUTO SET Press OK. The Language Set display appears on the AUTO SET screen will front display panel and/or on the screen. appear. As Auto Set Up PLEASE WAIT 3 progresses, the " " If you are referring to the front display panel mark on the screen Press %Þ to select your language code. 0 ++ + moves from left to Language Code right. [MENU] : EXIT ENGLISH : 01 NORSK : 08 DEUTSCH : 02 SUOMI : 09 Beginning End FRANCAIS : 03 DANSK : 1
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
MENU 3 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) 6 EN When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (Z pg. 3), you can set the recorder's tuner channels by downloading preset data from your TV instead of using the Auto Set Up function (Z pg. 4). Preset Perform steps 1 to 4 of "Auto Set Up" on page 4 and 5 before continuing. Download You can use this function only with the TV offering PERFORM PRESET DOWNLOAD T-V Link, etc.* Press MENU. * Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLi
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
EN 7 IMPORTANT n 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 Z "Delete A Channel" on page 31. n 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. Set your Video Channel manually. Z pg. 35, "Video Channel Set". INFORMATIO
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
3 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) 8 EN This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 13 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically (Z pg. 7), you can change the language setting manually using this procedure as required. Language TURN ON THE RECORDER Press . Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 1 ACCESS MAIN MENU Press MENU. 2 ACCESS COUNTRY SET 123 2 SCREEN 45 6 Press % to move the Þ MAIN MENU highlight bar (pointer) to 7 89 MODE
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
3 EN 9 You 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. 7 or 8). On-Screen TURN ON THE RECORDER Press . Displays 1 Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. 2 ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by 123 pressing %Þ, then press OK or #. 2 3 45 6 7 89 ENABLE/DISABLE 4 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 0 The de
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
3 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) 10 EN You can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off. Power Save TURN ON THE RECORDER Press . Mode 1 ACCESS MAIN MENU Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). SCREEN Press MENU. 2 ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Press %Þ to move the MAIN MENU highlight bar (pointer) to MODE SET 123 3 "MODE SET", then press AUTO CH SET 2 OK or #. MANUAL CH SET CLOCK SET 45 6 7 89 [5°] = 4 0 [MENU] : EXIT SELECT POWER SAVE MODE 1 ? Press %Þ to move the MOD
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
T-V LINK EN 11 Direct Rec You can start recording the programme that you are watching T-V Link on your TV with simple operation. Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote control, or press RECORD on the recorder. Follow the procedure below to use this function. Functions TURN ON THE RECORDER When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (Z pg. 3), the following functions are Press . available. You can use these functions only with the TV offering T-V Link,
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
3 INFORMATION ON COLOUR SYSTEM 12 EN You can play back PAL, NTSC and MESECAM tapes, or record PAL and SECAM* signals on this recorder. Follow the procedure below to select the appropriate colour system. * SECAM signals will be recorded as MESECAM on this recorder; Colour MESECAM is the designation for tapes with SECAM signals that have been recorded on a MESECAM-compatible PAL video cassette recorder. System Set TURN ON THE RECORDER Press . 1 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. 123 2 2 45 6 7 89
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
FF PLAY 3 PLAYBACK EN 13 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. Basic LOAD A CASSETTE Playback Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is 1 pointed toward the recorder. Don’t apply too much pressure when inserting. Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
PLAY 3 PLAYBACK (cont.) 14 EN Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback Playback PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PROG Features buttons to correct the picture. 1 ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK REVIEW Press PAUSE. 123 OR 2 2 Press @ or # (ª or £). 45 6 To resume normal playback, press PLAY. 7 89 4 0 Slow Motion TV PROG ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION 30 SEC PLAYBACK 1 ? During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2 seconds, then release. Press and release again to
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
% EN 15 Manual Tracking Index Search Your recorder automatically marks Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking £ 2 index codes at the beginning of control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the each recording. This function gives tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG buttons. 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. OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH TRACKING Pres
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
PLAYBACK (cont.) 16 EN Repeat Playback Picture Control Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality 50 times repeatedly. according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO." ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. START PLAYBACK 1 Press PLAY. 1 ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK Move the highlighted bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release. pressing %Þ, the
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
3 RECORDING EN 17 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. Basic LOAD A CASSETTE Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact. Recording c The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder 1 power comes on automatically. Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). CHOOSE A PROGRAMME Press TV PROG +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the channel you wish to record. 2 ST
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
TV PROG 3 RECORDING (cont.) 18 EN Record One Programme While Watching Another Recording 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. Features SELECT CHANNEL TO WATCH Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the channel controls on the TV for the station you DISPLAY 1 wish to view. STANDBY/ON TIMER c The programme selected with the TV’s channel TV PROG controls ap
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
EN 19 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 DISPLAY Press RECORD on the recorder. STANDBY/ON TIMER 1 TV PROG ENGAGE ITR MODE Press RECORD again. " " blinks and 0:30 appears on the front display panel. 2 SET RECORDING DURATION If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends 3 recordin
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
PAUSE 3 RECORDING (cont.) 20 EN 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. The default setting for both B.E.S.T. Picture recording and playback is "ON". Preparation System TURN ON THE RECORDER Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). Press . 1 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. DISPLAY STANDBY/ON 2 TIMER TV PR
