JVC HR-J261EU User Manual

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

Basic Connections

It’s essential that your video recorder be properly
connected.

Check the contents.

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on the back cover.

Situate the recorder.

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

Connect 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 . . .

A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.

B Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN connector on the

rear panel of the recorder.

C Connect 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 . . .

A Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF Connection”.

B Connect 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.

Connect 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
connector

TV 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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