JVC VCR HR J285EA User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
HR-J285EA  
HR-J485EA  
INSTRUCTIONS  
LPT0593-001A  
Printed in Malaysia  
EA  
COPYRIGHT © 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.  
0501 MNVf PJf PJ  
Safety Precautions  
The STANDBY/ON 1 button does not completely shut off  
mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on  
and off. “1 “shows electrical power standby and “ ! “shows  
ON.  
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.  
Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long  
Play) or EP (Extended Play) mode cannot be played back on a  
single-speed video recorder.  
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.  
Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this  
video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not  
possible with this model.  
ATTENTION  
(For HR-J485EA only)  
1. This recorder can also receive SECAM colour television  
signals for recording and playback.  
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.  
G-CODE is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development  
Corporation. The G-CODE system is manufactured under license  
from Gemstar Development Corporation.  
2. Recordings made of SECAM television signals produce  
monochrome pictures if played back on another video  
recorder of SECAM standard, or do not produce normal  
colour pictures if played back on another video recorder of  
PAL standard.  
3
SECAM prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a  
SECAM video recorder produce monochrome pictures when  
played back with this recorder.  
When the