JVC Hr-j770 Manual

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CONTENTS
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VIDEO CASSETTE 
RECORDER
SAFETY FIRST 2Safety Precautions ................................. 2
INDEX 4
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER  7
Basic Connections  ................................ 7
INITIAL SETTINGS 8Auto Set Up  .......................................... 8
Preset Download  ................................ 10
Language ............................................ 12
SAT CONTROL SET 13Satellite Receiver Control Setting  ........ 13
T-V LINK 15T-V Link Functions .............................. 15
PLAYBACK 16Basic Playback .................................... 16
Playback Features  ............................... 17
RECORDING 20Basic Recording  .................................. 20
Recording Features  ............................. 21
B.E.S.T. Picture System  ....................... 23
TIMER RECORDING  24SHOWVIEW® Timer Programming  ........ 24
Express Timer Programming ................ 26
Automatic Satellite Programme 
Recording ........................................... 30
EDITING 31Edit From A Camcorder  ...................... 31
Edit To Or From Another Video 
Recorder ............................................. 32
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS  33Connecting To A Satellite Receiver  ..... 33
Connecting/Using A Decoder  ............. 34
Connecting/Using A Stereo System  ..... 35
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS  36Mode Set  ............................................ 36
Tuner Set  ............................................ 40
Video Channel Set  .............................. 46
S
HOWVIEW® Setup  .............................. 47
Clock Set  ............................................ 48
TROUBLESHOOTING 50
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  53
SPECIFICATIONS 54
LIST OF TERMS  55
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2 ENSAFETY 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.
CAUTION
8When 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.
8Dangerous 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.
WA R N I N G
There are two different types of SECAM colour systems: SECAM-L, used in FRANCE (also called SECAM-
West), and SECAM-B, used in Eastern European countries (also called SECAM-East).
1. This recorder can also receive SECAM-B colour television signals for recording and playback.
2. Recordings made of SECAM-B television signals produce monochrome pictures if played back on a 
video recorder of SECAM-L standard, or do not produce normal colour pictures if played back on a 
PAL video recorder with SECAM-B system incorporated (even if the TV set is SECAM-compatible).
3. SECAM-L prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a SECAM-L video recorder produce 
monochrome pictures when played back with this recorder.
4. This recorder cannot be used for the SECAM-L standard. Use a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L 
signals.
IMPORTANT
8Please read the various precautions on page 2 and 3 before installing or operating the recorder.
8It 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.
●Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video cassette recorder, however, only VHS signals can be played back 
and recorded.
●HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
●S
HOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence 
from Gemstar Development Corporation.
PAL
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EN 3
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.
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.
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 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.For Italy:
“It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.’95 
published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.’95”
The STANDBY/ON 
1 button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches 
operating current on and off. “
`“ shows electrical power standby and “!“ 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.
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4 ENINDEX
FRONT VIEW
ASTANDBY/ON 1 Button 
pg. 8
BCassette Loading Slot
CPlay 4 Button 
pg. 16
DJOG Dial 
pg. 17
ESHUTTLE Ring 
pg. 16
FVIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors 
pg. 31
GSAT# Button 
pg. 30
HSAT# Indicator 
pg. 30
ITi m e r# Button 
pg. 25, 27
JFront Display Panel 
pg. 5
KInfrared Beam Receiving Window
LPR +/– Buttons 
pg. 20
MDisplay – – : – – Button 
pg. 22
NRecord 7 Button 
pg. 20
OStop/Eject 0 Button 
pg. 16
PPa u s e  9 Button 
pg. 17
REAR VIEW
AMains Power Cord 
pg. 7
BSAT CONTROL Connector 
pg. 13
CANT. IN Connector 
pg. 7
DAV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector 
pg. 13, 32, 33, 34
EAV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector 
pg. 7, 32, 33, 34
FAUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors 
pg. 35
GRF OUT Connector 
pg. 7
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EN 5
FRONT DISPLAY PANEL
AB.E.S.T. Picture System Display 
pg. 23
BSymbolic Mode Indicators
CTape Speed Indicators 
pg. 20* EP is for NTSC playback only.
DProgramme Time Indicators 
pg. 26
E“Timer” Indicator 
pg. 25, 27
FTape Remaining Time Indicator 
pg. 22
GChannel/Clock Display 
pg. 11
HInstant REVIEW Indicator 
pg. 18
IVPS/PDC Indicator 
pg. 25, 27
JVCR Indicator 
pg. 21
K“Cassette Loaded” Mark
LCounter/Remain Display
MMode Display (L-1, L-2, F-1 or SAT*)* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (pg. 39), “SAT” appears 
instead of “L-2”.
PLAY:
FF/REW VARIABLE 
SEARCH:
u
STILL: 
SLOW:ui
RECORD:o
RECORD 
PAU S E :oi
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (pg. 37), various 
operational indicators appear on the TV screen.
A
Operation mode indicators 
BTape speed SP/LP/EP* EP is for NTSC playback only.
CTape direction
DCounter display
ETape remaining time indicator 
pg. 22
FAudio mode display 
pg. 19
GTape position indicatorThe tape position indicator 
appears on the TV screen 
when you press 
3 or 5from the Stop mode 
or perform an Index Search 
(
pg. 19). The position of 
“q” in relation to “0” 
(beginning) or “+” (end) 
shows you where you are 
on the tape.
NOTE:
Depending on the type of tape used, the tape position 
indicator may not appear correctly.
HType of broadcast 
pg. 22
ICurrent day/month/year
JClock display
KChannel position number and station name/
Auxiliary input indicator (L-1, L-2, F-1 or SAT*)
* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (pg. 39), “SAT” appears 
instead of “L-2”.
LTimer warning displayA warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timer-
recording is to start in 5 minutes if you’re not in the Timer 
mode at that time.The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes 
leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear the display, 
press 
&.
MCassette loaded mark
Beginning End
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6 ENINDEX (cont.)
REMOTE CONTROLATV Button 
“Operating JVC TVs” below
BTV/VCR Button 
pg. 21 and “Operating JVC 
TVs” below
CREVIEW Button 
pg. 18
DNUMBER Keys 
pg. 20, 24
EVPS/PDC Button 
pg. 25, 27
FCancel & Button 
pg. 28
0000 Button 
pg. 22
GSTOP +/– Button 
pg. 26
HSTART +/– Button 
pg. 26
IPROG Button 
pg. 24
JProgramme Check  Button 
pg. 28
KRewind 3 Button 
pg. 16, 17
LRecord 7 Button 
pg. 20
MStop 8 Button 
pg. 16, 20
NMENU Button 
pg. 12
Or t Button 
pg. 8
TV PR +/– Button 
“Operating JVC TVs” below
PSTANDBY/ON 1 Button 
pg. 8
QAUDIO Button 
pg. 19
^ (TV Muting) Button 
“Operating JVC TVs” 
below
RDisplay – – : – – Button 
pg. 22
SDAILY Button 
pg. 25, 27
TWEEKLY Button 
pg. 25, 27
UAUX Button 
pg. 31
V# (Timer) Button 
pg. 25, 27
WDATE +/– Button 
pg. 26
XPR +/– Button 
pg. 20
YAuto Tracking p Button 
pg. 18
SP/LP Button 
pg. 20
Z30 SEC Button 
pg. 19
aPlay 4 Button 
pg. 16
bFa s t  Fo r wa r d  5 Button 
pg. 16, 17
cPa u s e  9 Button 
pg. 17
dOK Button 
pg. 9
ew e Button 
pg. 17
TV 
% +/– Button 
“Operating JVC TVs” below
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also 
be used to operate your JVC TV while holding down the 
TV 
button. (
“Operating JVC TVs” in the right column)
This remote control transmits A code signals only; it is not 
applicable to B code signals.
How To Use
The remote control can operate most of your video recorder’s 
functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets. 
(
“Operating JVC TVs” below)
●Point the remote control toward the receiving window.
●The maximum operating distance of the remote control is 
about 8 m.
Operating JVC TVs
To operate your TV, while holding down the 
TV button, press 
the corresponding button: 
STANDBY/ON1, 
TV/VCR, 
TV PR +/–, 
TV%+/–, ^(TV Muting).
NOTES:  
●
When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct 
directions as indicated under the battery cover.
●
Depending on the type of JVC TV, some or all functions 
may not be operated using the remote control.
●
If the remote control doesn’t work properly, remove its 
batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then 
try again.
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EN 7INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER
Basic Connections
It’s essential that your video recorder be properly 
connected.
ACheck the contents.
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories 
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 54.
BSituate the recorder.
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
CConnect the recorder to TV.
The connection method you use depends on the type of 
TV you have.
RF Connection
●To connect to a TV with NO AV input connectors . . .
ADisconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
BConnect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN connector on the 
rear panel of the recorder.
CConnect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT 
connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s 
aerial connector.
AV Connection●To connect to a TV with AV input connectors . . .
AConnect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF Connection”.
BConnect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between the AV1 
(L-1) IN/OUT connector on the rear panel of the recorder and 
the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.
DConnect the recorder to mains.
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet. 
Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input 
connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of 
interference. And if you are using a stereo TV, you will 
need an optional 21-pin SCART cable in order to 
enjoy stereo playback of video tapes.
Aerial connector
Back of TV
21-pin SCART 
connectorTV aerial 
cable
RF cable
(provided) 21-pin SCART 
cable 
(not provided)
Mains power cord
Mains outlet Back of recorder
AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT
THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY 
VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.
After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set 
Up” on page 8.
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8 ENINITIAL SETTINGS
Auto Set Up
Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/
Auto Guide Program Number Set
ATurn on the recorder.
Press 1 on the recorder or remote control. The Country 
Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on 
the TV screen.
BSelect your country.
On the front display panel
Press 
rt to select your international telephone country 
code of your country referring to the chart in the left 
column.
(Example) DEUTSCHLAND is selected.
NOTES:
●
If you have selected BELGIUM (32) or SUISSE (41), go to step 
3
.
●
If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG (36), 
CESKÁ 
REPUBLIKA (42), POLSKA (48) or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE 
(EE), press OK
. The Clock Set screen will appear. Set the clock 
manually (
pg. 48), then go to step 4
.
●
If you have selected any other country name (code), go to step 
4
. After the 
1 button on the recorder or remote control is 
pressed for the first time to power on the recorder, by simply 
selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the 
tuner channels, clock** and Guide Program numbers 
automatically.
* If you live in Belgium (BELGIUM) or Switzerland (SUISSE), you also 
need to select your language.
** If you live in Hungary (MAGYARORSZÁG), Czech Republic (
CESKÁ 
REPUBLIKA), Poland (POLSKA) or other countries in Eastern Europe 
(OTHER EASTERN EUROPE), set the clock manually.
International Telephone Country Code
BELGIUM
C
ESKÁ REPUBLIKA
DA N M A R K
DEUTSCHLAND
ESPAÑA
GREECE
ITALIA
MAGYARORSZÁG
NEDERLAND:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:32
42
45
49
34
30
39
36
31NORGE
ÖSTERREICH
POLSKA
PORTUGAL
SUISSE
SUOMI
SVERIGE
OTHER WESTERN EUROPE
OTHER EASTERN EUROPE
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:47
43
48
351
41
358
46
– –
EE
Before starting, make sure of the following:●The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder.
●The recorder’s mains power cord should be connected to a 
mains outlet.
●If you want to use the on-screen display, the TV should be 
set to its AV mode (with AV connection 
pg. 7) or UHF 
channel 36 (with RF connection pg. 7).
NOTE:
If you have connected your TV to 
the recorder with RF connection 
and the on-screen display 
appearing on UHF channel 36 
looks distorted, perform “Video 
Channel Set” on page 46.
On the on-screen display
Press 
rt to move the 
highlight bar (pointer) to your 
country’s name.
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EN 9
CSelect the language.
Press 
OK. The Language Set display appears on the front 
display panel and/or on the TV screen.
On the front display panel
Press 
rt to select your language code.
(Example) DEUTSCH is selected for SUISSE.
DPerform Auto Set Up.
Press 
OK. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on 
the front display panel and/or on the TV screen.
On the front display panel
Press 
rt to select “Auto” and press 
OK or e.
●If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV 
connection (pg. 7), the recorder will automatically perform 
Preset Download (pg. 10).
NOTES:
●
In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme 
Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither 
Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.
●
If there is a power cut, or if you press 
1 or MENU
 while Auto 
Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure 
to turn off the recorder power once and try again from step 1
.
●
Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the 
reception condition.
●
If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds 
unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set 
Up, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect. 
Select the appropriate TV system for those channels 
(
pg. 43, “INFORMATION”). Language Code
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
FRANCAIS
ITALIANO
CASTELLANO
NEDERLANDS
SVENSKA:
:
:
:
:
:
:01
02
03
04
05
06
07NORSK
SUOMI
DA N S K
POLSKI
C
Ec
TINA
MAGYAR:
:
:
:
:
:08
09
10
11
12
13
On the on-screen display
Press 
rt to move the 
highlight bar (pointer) to the 
language of your choice.
On the on-screen display
Press 
rt to move the 
highlight bar (pointer) to 
“AUTO SET” and press 
OK or 
e.
“Auto” blinks on the front display panel; do NOT press 
any button on the recorder or remote control until the 
front display panel shows clock time, “(CH) 1” or 
“
– –:– –” as illustrated on page 11.
International telephone 
country codeLanguage code
●If you are using the on-screen 
display, the AUTO SET 
screen will appear. As Auto 
Set Up progresses, the “
q“ 
mark on the TV screen 
moves from left to right.
AT T E N T I O N
Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the recorder’s 
memory backup has expired, all the stored stations and their 
Guide Program numbers remain in the recorder’s memory 
and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again. You 
only need to set the clock. (
pg. 48)
If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as 
required.
●Video channel setting (for RF connection users) 
pg. 46
●Tuner setting pg. 40
●Clock setting pg. 48
If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform 
tuner setting (
pg. 40) and, if necessary, video channel 
setting  (pg. 46).
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10 ENINITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Preset Download
Auto Channel Set by Downloading 
from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide 
Program Number Set
NOTES:
●
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.
●
In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme 
Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither 
Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.
●
If there is a power cut, or if you press 
1 or MENU
 while 
downloading or set up is in progress, it will be interrupted; be 
sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again from the 
beginning.
●
Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the 
reception condition.
●
 On this recorder, the characters available for station names 
(ID) are A–Z, 0–9, –, 
f, + and I (space). Some names of 
downloaded stations may differ from those of your TV 
(
pg. 44).If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV 
connection (
pg. 7), the recorder will automatically perform 
Preset Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step 
4 on page 9. 
After downloading, the recorder sets the clock and Guide 
Program numbers automatically.
APerform Preset Download.
Press 
OK. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on 
the front display panel and/or on the TV screen.
On the front display panel
Press 
rt to select “CH – –” and press 
OK or e.
BSet the video channel.
Set the video channel to off manually. (pg. 46)
AT T E N T I O N
You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link, 
etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.
* 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.
Perform steps 
1 to 
3 of “Auto Set Up” on page 8 before 
continuing.
On the on-screen display
Press 
rt to move the 
highlight bar (pointer) to “T-V 
LINK” and press 
OK or 
e.
Preset positions on the front display panel increase from 
“CH1”; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote 
control until the front display panel shows clock time, 
“(CH) 1” or “– –:– –” as illustrated on page 11. 
●If you are using the on-screen 
display, the T-V LINK screen 
will appear. Then the GUIDE 
PROG SET screen will appear 
during Guide Program 
Number Set.
●If you press any button on the 
recorder or remote control 
while downloading is in 
progress, it will be interrupted.
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