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1. 9 Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug amp Play function Access the Override Auto Clock Set screen to choose the Auto Semi Auto or Manual clock setting procedure Each procedure starts from step 5 Auto need only be selected if Semi Auto or Manual had previously been selected Preparation 1 2 TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER ACCESS ON SCREEN MENU Press MENU ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN At the Main Menu screen move the highlight bar arrow to CUSTOM SET by pressing CHAY or SHUTTLE PLUS then press OK MAIN MENU PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET CUSTOM SET AUTO PICTURE VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END ACCESS CLOCK SET MODE SELECT SCREEN Move the highlight bar arrow at the Custom Set screen to OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS Av then press OK CUSTOM SET OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END 1 INITIAL SETTINGS cont e Semi Auto At the Override Auto OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET Clock Set screen move the highlight bar arrow to SEMI AUTO CLOCK SET by pressing MANUAL CLOCK SET SHUTTLE PLUS Av then
2. Oo Tape Position Indicator eene 18 Tape Speed Setting Time Zone Selection 11 Tuner Setting onec pee edes 12 Variable Speed Search TZ Vide Stablllzer e een eterne 19 42 FRONT VIEW JVC c Ne Ene 518 858 Power On Off Button pg 8 Front Display Panel F pg 43 Cassette Loading Slot Remote Control Sensor Rewind REW Button cF pg 15 Channel CH A v Button gt pg 16 PLAY Button pg 15 OK Button pg 8 Q Fast Forward FF Button r pg 15 Record REC Button pg 16 VIDEO AUDIO Input Connectors pg 34 STOP EJECT Button lt pg 15 The HR J440U has only one AUDIO input connector PAUSE Button pg 17 MENU Button pg 8 EN REAR VIEW 0000000000 000000000 Q Power Cord pg 6 ANT IN Connector pg 6 VIDEO AUDIO Output Connectors pg 33 Channel 3 4 Switch gt pg 6 The HR J440U has only one AUDIO output connector RF OUT Connector pg 6 FRONT DISPLAY PANEL MIN NER NEN VCR Mode Ind
3. 25 Recording Features 26 Record One Program While Watching Another 26 Display Elapsed Recording Time 26 Stereo And SAP Second Audio Program 27 To Record SAP Programs HR J640U 27 ENO T IMER RECORDING 28 On Screen Timer Programming 28 Check And Cancel Programs 30 Auto TIME rrr 31 Instant Timer Recording ITR 32 DITING 33 Edit To Another VCR OO Edit From A Camcorder Or Another VCR 34 PECIAL FEATURES 35 TV Multi Brand Remote Control 35 DBS Receiver Multi Brand Remote Control 36 Cable Box Multi Brand Remote Control 36 Control Two JVC VCRS eene 37 T ROUBLESHOOTING 38 Power eese eee e eee ee oes o ees OO Tape Transport eene eee ee eee e 38 Playback Recording ee eee ee eee eee e eee ee ss esesesssss 38 Timer Recording ecce ee eee eese eee 99 Other Problems ccccccscccssscccccsecccccsees OD Q UESTIONS AND ANSWERS 40 Playback ecce ee eee eee eee eee esos eessoss s Recording eee ee eee Timer Recording
4. ecce eee eee eee eee s 40 NDEX 41 List Of Terms e eee eee e eee e eee eee eseeoceescesccescs Front View coeosesesss 42 Rear View eee eese ee eseseseseseosesessssesesss Front Display 43 Remote Control cce eee ee eee eee eee eese sss 45 For SERVICING Only in U S A 46 W AR Only in U S A 47 6 Basic Connections Antenna or Cable ANT IN Antenna or Cable input Coaxial Cable Flat Feeder wes Matching Transformer AC Power Not supplied Cord OOUOU00000 r 000000000 Back of VCR AC Audio Cable Outlet not supplied Video Cable not supplied RF Cable supplied 75 ohm terminal TV Back of VCR NOTES The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display the audio and video signals from the VCR The VCR s CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR sets the VCR channel to CH3 or e The CH3 CHA switch is preset to the CH3 position Set to 4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area and set the channel on the TV to correspond to the VCR s CH3 CHA switch setting If RF connection to TV
5. press OK PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END ACCESS SELECT SCREENS At the Semi Auto Clock Set SEMI AUTO CLOCK SET screen move the highlight bar arrow to the desired HOST CHANNEL SELECT mode by pressing CHAY TiME ZONE SELECT or SHUTTLE PLUS Av D S T SELECT then press OK PRESS A v THEN OK To select the Host Channel PRESS MENU TO END step 7 To select the Time Zone step 8 To select the D S T mode step 9 NOTE The time that has been set previously by the Plug amp Play function will be erased when any of the three settings mentioned above is changed SELECT HOST CHANNEL 3 C CO 7 You can either select HOST CHANNEL SELECT AUTO or enter a PBS channel number For GATV 7 automatic selection press A NM MENU if AUTO is highlighted on the Host Channel Select screen To PRESS A v SELECT manually select AUTO or PRESS MENU TO END the PBS channel press CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS A y to cycle through AUTO or the channel numbers hold button down to speed through numbers and stop when the desired number appears Press MENU and the Semi Auto Clock Set screen reappears NOTES For cable box users Select AUTO or the channel on your VCR that receives the cable box channels and set the cable box to the PBS channel e There are some PBS channels that do not transmit clock setting data a
6. select HI FI at the Audio Monitor screen F pg 21 To Record SAP Programs HR J640U Only ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar arrow to UNCTION SET by pressing CHA SHUTTLE PLUS AY then press OK ACCESS 2ND AUDIO SCREEN Move the highlight bar arrow to Y ND AUDIO by pressing CHA SHUTTLE PLUS then press OK SELECT MODE Move the highlight bar 4A Co 2ND AUDIO arrow to ON by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS A v OFF PRESS A v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU as many times as necessary 28 EN On Screen Timer Programming Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode TIMER RECORDING You can directly program the VCR s timer to record up to 8 shows as far as a year in advance Remember the clock must be set before you can program the timer pg 7 or 9 LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape then load The VCR comes on and the counter is reset automatically ACCESS ON SCREEN MENU Press MENU N ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN Make sure the highlight bar arrow is on PROGRAM SET then press OK SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER C3 P
7. AUDIO OUT SET RECORDER S INPUT MODE Audio Video Cable 3 Set the other VCR s auxiliary AV input mode not supplied AUDIO IN VIDEO IN START PLAYER 1 Press PLAY on your VCR NOTE If you don t want to record the superimposed indication on the edited tape be sure to set SUPERIMPOSE to OFF before pressing PLAY pg 20 START RECORDER 5 Set the other VCR to its record mode Recorder Another VCR 34 en You can use a camcorder or another VCR as the player and your Edit From A NIME Camcorder Or Another VCR connectors and your VCR s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors For HR J640U owners When using a monaural camcorder or a monaural VCR connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO IN L connector on your VCR For HR J440U owners When using a Hi Fi camcorder or a Hi Fi VCR connect its AUDIO OUT L connector to the AUDIO IN connector on your VCR LOAD A CASSETTE Insert the cassette to be recorded on into your VCR and the playback cassette into the camcorder or the playback VCR SET RECORDER S INPUT MODE Press NUMBER key 0 to set your VCR to AUX Recorder Your VCR AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Player T START PLAYER not supplied Set the camcorder or the playback VCR to
8. BE ew 11 Manual SELECT TIME ZONE You can select the zone j TIME ZONE SELECT automatically or manually by pressing CHAY or SHUTTLE PLUS If an MANUAL incorrect time is displayed you may be receiving the 2i E data a PBS PRESS A v TO SELECT channel from an adjacent PRESS MENU TO END time zone or from an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system If you selected AUTO in step 7 select MANUAL and select the correct time zone manually If you selected AUTO press MENU to return to the Semi Auto Clock Set screen If you selected TIME ZONE SELECT MANUAL press OK and the screen to the EASTERN right appears Move the CENTRAL highlight bar arrow to MOUNTAIN your choice by pressing ALASKA CHA Yor SHUTTLE PRESS v TO SELECT PLUS then press PRESS MENU TO END MENU twice to return to the Semi Auto Clock Set screen SELECT D S T MODE You have three choices a Select AUTO and the adjustment to your VCR s clock will be made according to the incoming signal from the host D S T SELECT channel b Select ON and the adjustment will be made ee TO END based on the clock itself c Select OFF if Daylight Saving Time doesn t apply to you Move the highlight bar arrow to your choice by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS then press MENU and the Semi Auto Clock Set screen reappears IMPORTANT Turn the VCR off after perf
9. Auto 5 SELECT MODE At the Override Auto Clock Set screen move the highlight bar arrow to AUTO CLOCK SET by pressing CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS Av then power off the VCR Do not power it on again until the clock has been adjusted The clock is automatically adjusted on the hour except at 11 00 PM midnight 1 00 AM and 2 00 AM The clock will be adjusted on the hour based on the time displayed on the VCR not on the actual real time AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR s clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time With Auto DST activated On the first Sunday of April at 2 00 AM the clock is adjusted to 3 00 AM on the last Sunday of October at 2 00 AM the clock is adjusted to 1 00 AM 12 INITIAL SETTINGS cont Set Receivable Channels Tuner TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV made ACCESS MAIN MENU 7 SCREEN 2 Press MENU ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 3 Move the highlight bar MAIN MENU arrow to TUNER SET by pressing CHA v or FUNCTION SET SHUTTLE PLUS then press OK CUSTOM SET AUTO PICTURE VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET 1 Move the highlight bar TUNER SET arrow to AUTO CHANNEL SET by RENT pressing CHA v or AUT
10. First while holding down CABLE DBS press POWER to see if the cable box s power goes off as it should If it does try other functions To operate your cable box while holding down CABLE DBS press the corresponding button POWER CHA v NUMBER keys or ENTER For some brands of cable box you must press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys NOTE Depending on the type of cable box there may be cases where some or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control CABLE BOX BRAND NAME BRAND CODE CURTIS 09 10 GEMINI 08 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 HAMLIN 5 16 17 18 JERROLD 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 OAK 9 20 21 PANASONIC 24 25 26 PIONEER 3 14 RCA 24 25 26 REGAL 5 16 17 18 SAMSUNG 08 13 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 09 10 SIGMA 9 20 21 SL MARX 08 13 SPRUCER 24 25 26 TELEVIEW 08 13 TOCOM 22 23 VIDEOWAY 11 12 ZENITH 11 12 Ex To set remote control to cable box brand RCA 24 CABLEIDBS MBR SET 2 4 istok R ee 05 Release Hold Press in succession down 27 Control Two JVC VCRs The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs independently one set to respond to your remote control s A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your VCR is initially set to respond to A co
11. La n g U e on the TV picture Select the desired language using this procedure The default setting is ENGLISH TURN ON THE VCR Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV 1 Press POWER mode ACCESS ON SCREEN MENU 2 Press MENU ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN At the Main Menu screen MAIN MENU move the highlight bar arrow to CUSTOM SET Bis SE by pressing CHA TUNER SET SHUTTLE PLUS Av then press OK AUTO PICTURE VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS a v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END ACCESS LANGUAGE SELECT SCREEN 1 The messages are preset to CUSTOM SET appear in English If you want to see them in Spanish or French move the highlight Hea SET bar arrow to LANGUAGE 1117595510594 SELECT by pressing CHAY or SHUTTLE PLUS PRESS TAS THEN OK then press OK PRESS MENU TO END E SELECT LANGUAGE e At the Language Select LANGUAGE SELECT OGC screen move the highlight oT o bar arrow to the desired language by pressing FRANCAIS 4 lt CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS a SHUTTLE PLUS AV then press MENU as CZ many times as necessary to PRESS A v SELECT d return to the normal PRESS MENU TO END screen Clock Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode
12. CHA v TV VOL and NUMBER keys on the remote can all be used to operate the TV For some brands of TV you must press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys To operate your TV while holding down TV press the corresponding button POWER TV VCR CHAY NUMBER keys or ENTER TV VOL can be used without holding down TV NOTE Depending on the type of TV there may be cases where some or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control TV BRAND NAME BRAND CODE JVC 01 MAGNAVOX 02 MITSUBISHI 03 PANASONIC 04 11 05 SHARP 06 SONY 07 TOSHIBA 08 ZENITH 09 HITACHI 10 SAMSUNG 12 SANYO 13 SEARS 13 en DBS Receiver Multi Brand Remote Control The VCR s remote control can control functions on the brands of DBS Direct Broadcast Satellite receivers listed below TURN ON THE DBS RECEIVER 1 Turn the power on using the DBS receiver s remote control ENTER DBS RECEIVER BRAND While holding down CABLE DBS on the VCR s remote control press MBR SET and use the NUMBER keys to enter the DBS receiver brand number from the chart below and then press STOP Follow the example shown at bottom right 2 Once you have set the remote control to operate the DBS receiver you don t have to repeat this step until you replace the remote control s batteries OPERATE DBS RECEIVER 3 First while hoding down CABLE DBS press POWER to see if the DBS receiver s
13. This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120V 60Hz only To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards DO NOT use any other power source CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user s authority to operate the equipment Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR remote control or video cassette 1 DO NOT place the 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 NOT block the VCR s ventilation openings 3 DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or remote control 4 DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the VCR or remote control 5 AVOID
14. heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat SERVICING 1 Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 3 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer o
15. Editing z ie ento eR 33 F Frame by Frame Playback FUNCTION SEQUIN Goce irte ee IER cane Host Channel Selection sees 10 Index Search deeds Insert Cassette Instant ReView ITR Instant Timer Recording L Language Selection s eerte terrere 8 M Mains Menus itis ITI RI in ert Manual Channel Setting Manual Clock Setting Manual Tracking Multi Brand Remote Code Setting 35 N Next Function Memory see 23 On Sereen Display iei het tnis On Screen Timer Programming On Screen Timer Recording esee Override Auto Clock Setting esses Po PBS Ghanriel tote e e ek 7 Playback ore er ertt d er 15 tete er rotis 7 R Record Safety Tabs nesini ia 16 Recording Repeat Playback lisineen Reverse Motion Reverse Slow Motion Playback RF CONNECCION s cse aec deer rente S SAP Second Audio 27 Second AUdlO iiie triente inn Semi Auto Clock Setting Skip Searc hans noe detentus Slow Motion Playback Specifications Still Picture Playback SupetlmpOose ts oie
16. area PLUG amp PLAY SETUP Connect the antenna cable to the VCR rz pg 6 Then 1 connect the VCR s power plug to an AC outlet Do not power on the VCR The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set Auto clock set is performed first The auto clock set function scans all the channels received by your VCR to find the Host Channel and then sets the clock Auto blinks on the front display panel during Auto clock set Auto channel set is performed next The auto channel set function scans all the channels that are receivable by your VCR It then automatically assigns each receivable channels to the CHA buttons It skips non receivable channels During auto channel set the channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set When Plug amp Play has been completed successfully the correct time is displayed if AUTO CLOCK SET or SEMI AUTO CLOCK SET is selected at the Override Auto Clock Set screen on page 10 the clock will be adjusted automatically by the Host PBS every hour on the hour except for 11 00 PM midnight 1 00 AM and 2 00 AM by the incoming PBS channel clock setting data This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR s power is turned off The clock will be adjusted on the hour based on the time displayed on the VCR not on the actual real time The default setting is AUTO CLOCK SET If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel you may be receivi
17. eseseeseeescescees CLOCK ed s eter e e ette douse 9 Sim 10 MCI 11 11 Tuner eee ee ee ee eee ee esee ee 1 2 Set Receivable Channels 12 Add Or Delete A 14 IMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 15 Simple Playback eee 15 Simple Recording 16 LAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES 17 Playback Features 6 17 Still Picture Frame By Frame Playback 17 Slow Motion Reverse Slow Motion 17 Variable Speed Search Reverse Motion Playback 17 High Speed Search teet eerte 17 Manual Tracking eee 18 Tape Position Indicator 18 Video oca ppt e 19 5 perlmpoOSe E 20 Select The Soundtrack HR J640U Only 21 Iridex Seareh 2 inpr rr aterert tests 22 Instant ReVIew eerte Ih enne ip endo 22 Skip Searcrz siente ee Rei eges 22 Repeat Playback 23 COUNTER Reset 23 Counter Memory teet tte ree tet 23 Next Function e 23 Auto Picture eee e eee eee eee eene eee ee eeeeeeeseeees s 24 Preparation erede E RR RD oases 24 Playback
18. following basic rules for its installation use and servicing ATTENTION Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this booklet for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Grounding or Polarization A Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug B Your product may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 2 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company If your product is intended to operate from battery power o
19. is used when switching from VCR to TV mode and from TV to VCR it may be necessary to issue a CH UP and then CH DOWN on TV to obtain a good quality picture Even if you are using AV cables to connect your VCR to your TV you must also connect it using the RF cable This will ensure that you can record one show while watching another pg 26 For full identification of the VCR s rear panel refer to the Index REAR VIEW gt pg 43 1 CO INSTALLING YOUR NEW CHECK CONTENTS Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in SPECIFICATIONS c pg 45 SITUATE VCR Place the VCR on a stable horizontal surface CONNECT VCR TO TV The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have RF Connection To Connect A TV With NO AV Input Terminals a Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV b Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT IN jack on the rear of the VCR c Connect the supplied RF cable between the RF OUT jack on the rear of the VCR and the TV s antenna terminal Set TV on CH3 or CH4 corre sponding to the CH3 CH4 switch setting on the back of the VCR AV Connection To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals a Connect the antenna VCR and TV as shown in the illustration b Connect an Audio Video Cable between the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear of the VCR and the AV IN jacks on the TV Set your TV in video input
20. its play Camcorder mode NOTE or 4 amp 1 If the camcorder or another VCR is equipped with a aue superimpose OSD disable feature then set its superim AU AUDIO OUT pose or display feature to OFF before pressing play Player START RECORDER Set your VCR to its record mode C9 C9 ferai 61 2 SPECIAL FEATURES Ex To set remote control to RCA 05 n Hold down MBR SET aux 5 Press in succession EN OO TV Multi Brand Remote Control The VCR s remote control can control several functions on JVC remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs listed below The default setting is JVC code 01 1 2 TURN ON THE TV Turn the power on using the TV s remote control SET TV BRAND CODE Refer to the chart below While holding down TV on the VCR s remote control press MBR SET and enter your TV s brand code using the NUMBER keys then press STOP Follow the example shown at bottom left Once you have set the remote control to operate the TV you don t have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control s batteries PANASONIC has two codes If the TV does not function with one code try entering the other OPERATE TV First while holding down TV press POWER on the remote to see if the TV s power goes off as it should If it does try other operations The POWER TV VCR
21. normal playback during a Skip Search press PLAY SS EN 23 Repeat Playback START REPEAT Press and hold PLAY until PLAY blinks on the front display panel during playback then release m J gu Le Lu ts The entire tape is played back 20 times STOP REPEAT To stop press STOP at any time 2 NOTE Pressing PLAY REW FF PAUSE or SHUTTLE PLUS Haa or BP also stops Repeat Playback Counter Reset RESET COUNTER TO ZERO 1 Press C RESET NOTE By pressing the DISPLAY button you can change the display to show the counter reading channel number or clock time Channel number is not displayed during playback Counter Memory When REW or FF is pressed with the Counter Memory activated the tape will return to the counter position zero ACTIVATE COUNTER MEMORY 1 Press C RESET during playback at a point you want to have quick access to later The counter reads OH 00M 005 Then press C MEMORY The Counter Memory indicator M in the front display panel lights RETURN TO COUNTER Next Function Memory POSITION ZERO The Next Function Memory tells the VCR what to do after Press STOP during playback then press REW or FF rewinding Before continuing ensure that the VCR is in stop The tape rewinds or fast forwards and stops at approxi mode mately OH 00M 005 automatica
22. power goes off as it should If it does try other functions To operate your DBS Receiver while holding down CABLE DBS press the corresponding button POWER CHA v NUMBER keys or ENTER Depending on the DBS receiver you may have to press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys NOTES Depending on the type of DBS receiver there may be cases where some or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control e Though ECHOSTAR has a number of different remote codes this remote control is applicable only to one of those codes preset at the factory DBS BRAND NAME BRAND CODE RCA DSS 80 SONY DSS 81 PRIMESTAR 90 ECHOSTAR 91 SPECIAL FEATURES cont Cable Box Multi Brand Remote Control The VCR s remote control can control functions on the brands of cable boxes listed below Some cable box brands have more than one code If your cable box does not function with a specified code try other codes TURN ON THE CABLE BOX 1 Turn the power on using the cable box s remote control ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND While holding down CABLE DBS on the VCR s remote control press MBR SET and use the NUMBER keys to enter the cable box brand number from the chart below and then press STOP Follow the example shown below 2 Once you have set the remote control to operate the cable box you don t have to repeat this step until you replace the remote control s batteries OPERATE CABLE BOX
23. press the appropriate NUMBER keys then press ENTER The channel changes after a few seconds whether you press ENTER or not Simple Recording Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode If you use the RF connection by pressing the TV VCR button select VCR mode to view the program to be recorded SET TAPE SPEED Press SP EP to set the recording speed START RECORDING Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote control or press REC on the VCR s front panel PAUSE RESUME RECORDING Press PAUSE Press PLAY to resume recording During record pause you can change the recording channel by using the CHA w buttons or NUMBER keys STOP RECORDING Press STOP or STOP EJECT Then press STOP EJECT to remove the cassette Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording a recorded cassette remove its record safety tab To record on it later cover the hole with adhesive tape Record safety tab PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES Playback Features estore o 5555 High Speed Search ACTIVATE HIGH SPEED SEARCH During playback or still press FF for forward high speed search or REW for reverse high speed search To
24. removed with adhesive tape or load a cassette on which the record safety tab is intact 2 TV broadcasts won t record The VCR has been set to its AUX Set the VCR to the appropriate properly mode by mistake channel 3 Tape to tape editing won t work eThe VCRs or the camcorder and the Refer to the directions and the illustration VCR have been incorrectly con under Edit To Another pg 33 nected or Edit From A Camcorder Or Another VCR r pg 34 and properly connect the units The power to one or more of the Make sure the power to all units is on units has not been turned on The recorder has not been set to its Set the recorder to its AUX mode AUX mode TIMER RECORDING EN O9 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Timer recording won t work On screen timer programming won t work TIMER and 00 on the front display panel won t stop blinking TIMER blinks for 10 seconds and the timer mode is disengaged The cassette is automatically ejected the power shuts off and TIMER and 69 won t stop blinking OTHER PROBLEMS The clock and or the timer have been set incorrectly The timer is not engaged The VCR has not been set up properly Timer recording is in progress The timer is engaged but there s no cassette loaded The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed TIMER has been pressed when the
25. resume normal playback press PLAY NOTE For short searches during playback or still press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds When released normal playback resumes EN 1 7 Still Picture Frame By Frame Playback PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE If there is vertical jitter use the CH A or Y button to correct the picture ACTIVATE FRAME BY FRAME PLAYBACK 2 Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance one frame at time OR Press SHUTTLE PLUS ka a or BP repeatedly to advance one frame at a time Press SHUTTLE PLUS gt for forward frame by frame playback or SHUTTLE PLUS 1 4 for reverse frame by frame To resume normal playback press PLAY Slow Motion Reverse Slow Motion ACTIVATE SLOW MOTION PLAYBACK During still picture press and hold SHUTTLE PLUS 4 BPI Release to return to still picture OR For hands free slow motion press SHUTTLE PLUS Ha a during playback to decrease speed in the forward direction Continue to press ka a to select the various slow motion reverse slow motion reverse play and reverse search modes To resume normal playback press PLAY NOTE If noise bars appear during slow motion press CH or a few times to remove the noise bars from screen Variable Speed Search Reverse Motion Playback ACTIVATE VARIABLE SPEED SEARCH 1 During playback press SHUTTLE PLUS 444 gt To increase the speed in the forward direction press BPI repeatedly to selec
26. the desired recording is located If necessary press REW or FF when play starts to search visually to find the very beginning of the desired program NOTE An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is paused and then resumed Instant ReView At the press of a button you can power up your VCR rewind the tape and begin viewing the most recent timer recorded program ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW 1 After ensuring that the Timer mode is disengaged press REVIEW The power comes on and the VCR searches for the index code indicating the start of the last timer recorded program then begins playback automatically You can access a program 2 9 index codes away from the current position on the tape If for example you have 5 programs recorded and you want to watch the third one press REVIEW three times f necessary press REW or FF when play starts to search visually to find the very beginning of the desired program e If the tape is already rewound when REVIEW is pressed it will play the tape from the beginning It will not fast forward to an index code The Instant Review function will also operate if the VCR s power is on Skip Search SKIP OVER UNWANTED SECTIONS 1 Press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 4 times during playback Each press initiates a 30 second period of fast motion playback Normal playback resumes automatically NOTE To return to
27. violent shocks to the VCR during transport MOISTURE CONDENSATION Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it from a cold place to a warm place or under extremely humid conditions just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape In conditions where condensa tion may occur keep the VCR s power turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry before inserting a tape ABOUT HEAD CLEANING Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or inter rupted Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur DSS is an official trademark of DIRECTV Inc a unit of GM Hughes Electronics PRIMESTAR is a registered service mark of Primestar Partners L P DISH Network is a trademark of Echostar Communications Corporation VHS HAE m Cassettes marked VHS or S VHS can be used with this video cassette recorder However only VHS recordings can be played back in this model VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety In order not to defeat the built in safeguards observe the
28. ECORDING DURATION 3 If you want to record for more than 30 minutes press REC to extend the time Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes NOTES You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR s front panel After you set the ITR time the previous display reappears To check the remaining time press REC once during record ing and the remaining time will be displayed for about 5 seconds Be careful not to press REC again within these 5 seconds or you will round the recording time up to the next 30 minute increment m33 You can use your VCR as the player and another VCR as the Edit To MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable between your VCR s VIDEO OUT n ot e r and AUDIO OUT connectors and another VCR s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors For HR J640U owners When connecting to a monaural VCR connect your Your VCR VCR s AUDIO OUT L connector to the AUDIO IN connector on the monaural VCR For HR J440U owners When connecting to a Hi Fi VCR connect your VCR s AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO IN L connector on the Hi Fi VCR LOAD CASSETTES 2 Insert the playback cassette into your VCR and the Player 0000000000 000000000 cassette to be recorded on into the other VCR
29. In the event that repair is necessary or for the address nearest your location please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States call 1 800 252 5722 for your authorized servicer Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service JVC JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS 107 Little Falls Road 1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Fairfield NJ 07004 2105 Lawrenceville GA 30243 5857 Aurora IL 60504 8135 201 808 9279 770 339 2522 630 851 7855 5665 Corporate Avenue 10700 Hammerly Boulevard Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place Suite 101 Cypress CA 90630 4727 Houston TX 77043 2310 Honolulu HI 96819 2000 714 229 8011 713 935 9331 808 833 5828 230 Eliot Street 8192 W State Road 84 890 Dubuque Avenue Ashland MA 01721 2377 Davie FL 33324 4611 South San Francisco CA 94080 1804 508 881 5923 954 472 1960 415 871 2666 Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 107 Little Falls Road Fairfield NJ 07004 2105 Don t
30. JVC p VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR J640U Hi Fi HR J440U Monaural IF PU The VCR illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the HR J640U For Customer Use INSTRUCTIONS Enter below the Serial No which is located on the rear of cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No HR J640U HR J440U Serial No LPT0002 002A Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR CAUTIONS 7 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION
31. O CHANNEL SET SHUTTLE PLUS Av then am UTO CHANNEL SET HANNEL SET press OK O O O row 3 PRESS A v THEN OK Receivable channels in PRESS MENU TO END your area are automatically assigned to the buttons and AUTO CHANNEL SET non receivable channels are skipped NOTES At the end of Auto Channel Set SCAN PRESS MENU TO END S 2 SCANNING 2 ES COMPLETED appears screen e f the scan was unsuccessful SCAN COMPLETED NO SIGNAL appears on screen Check the connections and start again RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU as many times as necessary 13 INFORMATION The VCR detects the band TV or CATV and selects the correct band automatically during Auto Channel Set If necessary you can check the setting at the Band screen At the Tuner Set screen move the highlight bar arrow to BAND by pressing CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS A v then JVC EEE press OK TUNER SET BAND gt BAND TV AFC CATV AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS 4 v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END PRESS MENU TO END Press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the normal screen 14 en INITIAL SETTINGS cont Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Access by performing steps 2 a
32. apes PRESS A v TO SELECT or tapes recorded on other PRESS MENU TO END VCRs select ON or OFF as desired to give the best picture RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU EN 25 Playback The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you start playback Before beginning perform steps 1 and 2 on page 15 Simple Playback before continuing START PLAYBACK Press PLAY The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of A p OS the tape in use 177 AUTO PICTURE NOTE e The Auto Picture screen only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking Even though the screen doesn t appear after that the Auto Picture function is operative SUPERIMPOSE must be set to ON or the Auto Picture screen will not appear rx pg 20 26 en AND RECORDING FEATURES cont One Program While Recording Watching Another Features ENGAGE MODE 1 Press TV VCR The VCR s VCR indicator goes out If you are using the RF connection pg 6 to view the output from your VCR the TV broadcast being recorded disappears If you are using the AV connection pg 6 to view the output from your VCR change the TV s input mode from AV to TV SELECT CHANNEL FOR VIEWING 2 Use the TV s channel selector to set the channel you want
33. as been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation and installation and removal for repair Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge Video Pick up Tubes CCD Image Sensor Cartridge Stylus Needle are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase Accessories Batteries except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase from the date of purchase There are no other express warranties except as listed above THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGE TO TAPES RECORDS OR DISCS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential dameges or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations or exclus
34. causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of the product Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets 2 Product and Cart Combination A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided by RETAC 3 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 4 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 5 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards 6 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 7 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators
35. de signals You can easily modify your VCR to respond to B code UNPLUG VCR S POWER CORD 1 Unplug from the AC outlet SET REMOTE CONTROL CODE 2 While holding down the remote control press the NUMBER key 2 and then press STOP PLUG IN POWER CORD 3 Plug back in to the AC outlet TURN VCR POWER ON 1 Press POWER on the remote The VCR will now respond only to B code commands To set the VCR back to respond to A code signals repeat the same procedure as shown above except pressing NUMBER key 1 instead of 2 in step 2 You can control two VCRs with the same remote control by switching the remote s code between A and B 3S EN 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 VCR off for repair POWER SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 2 The clock works but the VCR s The TIMER mode is engaged with Press TIMER to disengage power won t come Auto Timer set to OFF lt pg 31 3 The remote control won t function The batteries are discharged Replace the dead batteries with new ones TAPE TRANSPORT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The cassette gets stuck partway The cassette was inserted incorrectly Make sure the window side is up the during loading and is ejected rear label side i
36. g 34 9 Recording Speed SP EP Button pg 16 TV Volume VOL Button rx pg 35 9 Channel CH Button pg 16 Fast Foward FF Button c pg 15 STOP Button pg 15 PAUSE Button rx pg 17 SHUTTLE PLUS Button c pg 8 Installing Batteries How To Use 1 Open the battery compartment cover The remote control can operate most of your VCR s 2 Insert 2 AA size batteries provided in the direction functions indicated under the battery cover 1 Point the remote control toward the sensor window 3 Replace the cover Press the appropriate operation button 3 The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m NOTES e This remote control can also operate various brands of TVs Cable Boxes and DBS Receivers For instructions gt pg 35 36 e If the remote control doesn t work properly remove its batteries wait a short time replace the batteries and then try again SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement Power consumption Temperature Operating Storage Operating position Weight Format Maximum recording time SP EP VIDEO AUDIO Signal system Recording Playback system Signal to noise ratio Horizontal resolution Frequency range Normal audio Hi Fi audio HR J640U Only Input Output TUNER Tuning system C
37. ged when the VCR s power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the VCR is powered back on ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar arrow to UNCTION SET by pressing CHA SHUTTLE PLUS AY then press OK ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN Move the highlight bar arrow to AUTO TIMER by pressing CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS then press OK Now skip to step 2 of the procedure below Or during on screen timer programming ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN In step 7 in the On Screen Timer Programming proce dure F pg 29 press MENU SELECT MODE Move the highlight bar AUTO TIMER arrow to your choice 0 ON pressing CHA v SHUTTLE PLUS PRESS A v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 3 Press MENU as many times as necessary NOTE e For safety when AUTO TIMER is set to OFF all other VCR functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged To disengage the timer press TIMER 3 2 EN TIMER RECORDING cont This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours selectable in 30 min increments and shuts the VCR off after Instant Timer oe START RECORDING Rec rd i n g 1 Press REC on the front panel ITR ENGAGE ITR MODE Press REC again REC blinks and 0 30 appears on the front display panel SET R
38. hannel coverage VHF UHF CATV RF output AC 120 60 Hz 21 W HR J640U 19 W HR JA40U 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F 20 to 60 C 4 F to140 F Horizontal only Dimensions W x H x D 360 x 94 x 276 mm 14 3 16 x 3 3 4 x 10 7 8 3 4 kg 7 5 Ibs VHS NTSC standard 210 min with ST 210 video cassette 630 min with ST 210 video cassette NTSC type color signal and EIA monochrome signal 525 lines 60 fields DA 4 Double Azimuth head helical scan system 45 dB 240 lines 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz RCA connectors IN x 1 OUT x 1 Frequency synthesized tuner Channels 2 13 Channels 14 69 113 Channels Channel 3 or 4 switchable preset to Channel 3 when shipped 75 ohms unbalanced TIMER Clock reference Program capacity Memory backup time ACCESSORIES Provided accessories EN 45 Quartz 1 year programmable timer 8 programs Approx 10 min RF cable F type Infrared remote control unit AA battery x 2 Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice 46 En FOR SERVICING Only in U S A HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE 1 800 252 5722 Dear customer In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase read the instruction booklet before operating the unit
39. ht bar FUNCTION arrow to AUDIO AUTO TIMER MONITOR by pressing SUPERIMPOSE 2ND AUDIO CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS AV then press OK 2ND AUDIO and AUDIO MONITOR will appear with HR J640U only SELECT MODE You have three choices AUDIO MONITOR a Hi Fi b Normal c Mix MIX Move the highlight bar arrow to your choice by PRESS v TO SELECT pressing CHA Y or PRESS MENU TO END SHUTTLE PLUS RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary NOTES e If the tape being played back has no Hi Fi soundtrack the Normal soundtrack will be heard no matter what choice you make at the Audio Monitor screen If RF connection is used for TV even if Hi Fi audio monitor is selected the sound will be mono and will be reproduced in both loudspeakers 22 AND RECORDING FEATURES cont Index Search Index codes are placed on the tape at the start of each recording You can find and automatically play back from the start of any recording using the Index Search function START SEARCH 1 While the tape is stopped press SHUTTLE PLUS ka a or gt ACCESS DISTANT CODE To access a recording 2 9 index codes away press 2 SHUTTLE PLUS 4 4 gt gt repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on screen only if SUPER IMPOSE is set to ON pg 20 Playback begins automatically when
40. icator pg 26 Play Mode Indicator Tape Speed Indicators pg 16 Q Cassette Loaded Mark AM PM Indicators cF pg 7 Timer Mode Indicator Clock Display lt pg 7 Channel Display AU for AUX mode Multi Channel TV Sound Indicators pg 27 Counter Display pg 15 HR J640U Only Counter Memory Mark gt pg 23 Recording Mode Indicator pg 16 B Pause Mode Indicator Instant Timer Recording Indicator pg 32 44 REMOTE CONTROL CABLE DBS Button pg 36 TV Button pg 35 TV VCR Button pg 26 MBR SET Button lt pg 35 DISPLAY Button c pg 23 ENTER Button gt pg 16 On Screen Display OSD Button pg 20 TIMER Button pg 29 Counter MEMORY Button pg 23 ADD Button gt pg 14 CANCEL Button pg 30 Channel CH SKIP Button pg 14 le Counter C RESET Button t pg 23 Instant REVIEW Button gt pg 22 R D 0 ee AF SKIP SEARCH Button lt pg 22 EES c Rewind REW Button gt pg 15 B PLAY Button rx pg 15 D Record REC Button pg 16 MENU Button r pg 8 OK Button lt pg 8 Code Button pg 37 POWER On Off Button pg 8 DAILY Timer Recording Button r pg 28 NUMBER Buttons pg 16 WEEKLY Timer Recording Button pg 28 AUX Mode Select Button p
41. ing recording and during special effects playback e When you finish viewing the tape be sure to set it back to e To recall an indication Press OSD All indications corresponding to the current status are displayed for 5 seconds leaving the counter information and RECORD PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode on the screen No indication during still and search Press OSD again to clear the display AND RECORDING FEATURES cont Superimpose This function switchable between ON and OFF determines whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS Av then press OK ACCESS SUPERIMPOSE SCREEN N Move the highlight bar FUNCTION arrow to SUPERIMPOSE AUTO TIMER by pressing CHA SHUTTLE PLUS Av then press PRESS 4 v THEN OK AUDIO MONITOR PRESS MENU TO END will appear with HR J640U only Move the highlight bar SUPERIMPOSE arrow to ON or OFF by pressing CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS Av PRESS 4 v SELECT PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU as many times as necessary NOTE If you engage the Rec
42. ions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 41 Slater Drive DIVISION OF US JVC CORP Elmwood Park New Jersey 07407 REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT For customer use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located either on the rear bottom or side of the cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No Purchase date Name of dealer JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 41 Slater Drive Elmwood Park N J 07407 JVC CANADA INC 21 Finchdene Square Scarborough Ontario M1X 1A7 COPYRIGHT 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD U U C Printed in Malaysia 1296HOV UN PJ
43. lly For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind press REW then press PLAY within 2 seconds b For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind press REW then press POWER within 2 seconds c For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind press REW then press TIMER within 2 seconds NOTE If you want the next function to automatically start when the counter reads 00M 005 instead of at the beginning of the tape press C MEMORY so that the counter memory indicator appears on the front display panel before pressing REW To cancel Counter Memory press C MEMORY 24 en BACK AND RECORDING FEATURES cont Auto Picture checks the condition of the tape and compensates accordingly giving you the best possible playback picture every Au to i ctu re time The default setting is ON Preparation Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV TU RN ON TH VCR mode 1 Press POWER ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU ACCESS AUTO PICTURE SCREEN Press CHA v or SHUTTLE MAIN MENU PLUS to move the highlight bar arrow to ERE M AUTO PICTURE then TUNER SET press OK CUSTOM SET VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS a v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Move the highlight bar AUTO PICTURE arrow to ON by pressing or SHUTTLE PLUS OFF AY NOTE When using rental t
44. ment services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in home basis WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale For your nearest JVC authorized service center please call toll free 800 252 5722 If service is not available locally box the product carefully preferably in the original carton and ship insured with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll free number If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product please contact our Customer Relations Department WHAT IS NOT COVERED This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover 1 Products which have been subject to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number h
45. mode or A V input mode Refer to the TV Instruction Manual For HR J440U Owners If your TV has AUDIO IN L and R connectors connect the VCR to the L connector CONNECT VCR TO POWER SOURCE Connect the power plug to an AC outlet The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when the antenna is connected and when the AC is first connected to the VCR r pg 7 If Auto or CH is displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is powered on the clock and tuner channels are being set automatically Wait for the time to be displayed on the front display panel before powering on the VCR FINAL PREPARATION FOR USE Power on the VCR and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 by setting the switch on the rear of the VCR as shown in the illustration You now perform simple playback pg 15 or simple recording r pg 16 INITIAL SETTINGS Plug amp Play Auto Clock Set Auto Tuner Set IMPORTANT Don t press any buttons on the VCR or remote while Plug amp Play is in progress If you perform Plug amp Play successfully there s no need to perform the Clock pg 9 and Tuner pg 12 procedures If however you want to add or delete channels refer to Add Or Delete A Channel on page 14 ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS If you perform the Plug amp Play procedure Select the PBS channel on yo
46. nd 3 of the Tuner procedure on page 12 To add a channel go to step 2 To delete a channel skip to step 4 ACCESS AFC SCREEN Move the highlight bar arrow to AFC by pressing or SHUTTLE PLUS then press OK MAKE SELECTION Move the highlight bar AFG arrow to SPCL by pressing or SHUTTLE PLUS then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen AFC set to SPCL special Bic is necessary for tuning on certain CATV systems ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar arrow to MANUAL CHANNEL SET by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS then press OK STORE OR SKIP DESIRED CHANNEL Input the channel number using the NUMBER keys or by pressing CHA W or CATV SHUTTLE PLUS Av then miem press ADD to add or CH SKIP to delete Repeat for each channel you want C9 C9 O C9 MANUAL CHANNEL SET SELECT CH NO ADD PRESS ADD SKIP to store or skip PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Simple Playback Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode Ea el 2 3 15 LOAD A CASSETTE Make sure the window side is up the rear label side is 1 facing you and the arrow on
47. need the skipped channels restore them F pg 14 Press PAUSE to pause the recording change channels then press PLAY to resume recording Re set the remote control to the correct brand I pg 35 or 36 Select a different Host Channel during the Semi Auto setting procedure C pg 10 or perform the Manual setting procedure F pg 11 ATTENTION This VCR contains microcomputers External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction If the VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the power cord from the AC supply Wait for a while and then plug the power back in Eject and check the condition of the cassette If everything appears normal resume operating the VCR as usual 40 en PLAYBACK 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 VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode A No It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads Q During search slow still and frame by frame playback can t hear any audio What s the problem A This is normal Q During search still and frame by frame playback the picture is intermittent What s the cause A Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode Pressing PLAY to return to normal playback will restore the picture Q When returning from multi s
48. ng the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system In this case perform the Semi Auto pg 10 or Manual Clock Set F pg 11 procedure Auto channel set has already taken place and it need not be set again If appears on the display your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area or your cable box may not be set to the PBS channel Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly If you use a cable box ensure that your local PBS is selected on your cable box rx ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS Then power on and power off the VCR the Plug amp Play function will be automatically reactivated and Auto will be displayed on the VCR s front panel If everything is connected and set correctly perform the Manual Clock Set procedure pg 11 Auto channel set has not yet taken place so please also perform the Set Receivable Channels procedure 7 pg 12 SS 22 EE L LI Z Su During Initial Auto Clock Set Auto blinks HERI During Auto Channel Set The channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set Plug amp Play Completed The current time including is displayed 8 INITIAL SETTINGS cont This VCR offers you the choice to view on screen messages in English Spanish or French not including messages superimposed
49. oper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding connectors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 2 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 3 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Z USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table It may fall
50. ord Pause mode RECORD PAUSE is displayed whether SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON or OFF The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing displayed for 5 seconds It blinks when the VCR s EJECT button is pushed HR J640U only Tuned in channel or AUX iliary mode When the channel is changed the new channel is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds Clock time Tape position indicator NORM HI FI COUNT Cassette Loaded mark When a cassette is loaded the mark is Operation mode When the operation mode is changed the new mode is displayed RECORD 5 sec PLAY 5 sec FF REW 5 sec when engaged from Stop mode RECORD PAUSE as long as Pause is INDEX 1 engaged and ITR 5 sec MEMORY OFF 1 23 45 Tape speed indicator INDEX indication Audio mode indicators Counter reading Counter memory on off SS ete en 21 Select The Soundtrack HR J640U Only N CO 5 Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously Normal and Hi Fi and play back the selected one or both together ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stop mode ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS Av then press ACCESS AUDIO MONITOR SCREEN Move the highlig
51. orming the Semi Auto Clock Set procedure Auto will appear on the front display panel when the clock is being set The current time will appear automatically when the clock is set 5 6 7 SELECT MODE At the Override Auto Clock Set screen rx pg 10 move the highlight bar arrow to MANUAL CLOCK SET by pressing CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS then press SET DATE TIME AND D S T The Manual Clock Set MANUAL CLOCK SET screen is displayed and the is Ha digit begins EAE WED inking Press the 0 5 7 ON appropriate NUMBER keys tonet the dale and time uf PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 only 1 digit press O first OR A v THEN Press CHA or SHUTTLE PRESS MENU TO END PLUS AY to set AM PM and D S T Daylight Saving Time Press OK after AM PM and D S T settings Set D S T to to set the D S T according to the VCR s clock or to OFF if D S T doesn t apply to you When you re finished with this set up procedure press MENU to start the clock NOTES CHAY and SHUTTLE PLUS can be used to perform all operations In this case press OK after each setting e At the Manual Clock Set screen the setting that can be set blinks When setting of a highlighted item is completed the highlight bar moves down by 1 line to the next item MAKE CORRECTIONS To change any of the settings press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS lt D until the item you want to change blinks then set as in step 6
52. otion playback simply press CHA or Y on the VCR s front panel or remote to adjust tracking Tape Position Indicator The Tape position indicator appears on screen when from the stop mode you press FF REW or perform an Index Search or Instant ReView The position of in relation to B Beginning or E End shows you where you are on the tape COUNT NOTE SUPERIMPOSE must be set to ON or the indicator will not appear tx pg 20 SS ete en 19 oo cs Video Stabilizer You can correct vertical vibration when playing back unstable EP recordings that were made on another VCR When this function is set to ON vertical vibration will be automatically corrected The default setting is OFF ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS VIDEO STABILIZER SCREEN Move the highlight bar MAIN MENU arrow to VIDEO STABILIZER by pressing PROGRAM SET or SHUTTLE PLUS FUNCTION SET Av then press OK CUSTOM SET AUTO PICTURE PRESS THEN PRESS MENU TO END ACTIVATE VIDEO STABILIZER Move the highlight bar VIDEO STABILIZER arrow to ON by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS PRESS A v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU NOTES Regardless of the setting this function has no effect with SP recordings dur
53. peed search to normal playback the picture is disturbed Should be concerned about this A No it is normal Q Noise bars appear during multi speed search What s the problem A This is normal Q When playing back programs that have been timer recorded with consecutive times such one program from 8 00 to 9 00 and another one from 9 00 to 10 00 the picture becomes momentarily distorted at the point where the first program ends and the second program begins Is this a malfunction A No This is normal Q Other than preventing further recording what effect does removing the safety tab have A It disables marking of index codes Q Sometimes during Index Search the VCR can t find the program I want to see Why not A There may be index codes too close together Q During playback on screen operational indicators sometimes jitter Why does this happen A If the condition of the tape being played back is not good jittering of the video including on screen indicators may occur QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RECORDING When I pause and then resume a recording the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the new recording Why does this happen A This is normal It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points Q Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record Pause mode A No The VCR automatically goes to its Stop mode after 5 minutes to protect the heads When paused during Instant Time
54. r Recording ITR the VCR shuts off automatically after 5 minutes Q What happens if the tape runs out during recording A The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning TIMER RECORDING Q REC and TIMER remain lit on the front display panel Is there a problem A No This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress Can I program the timer while I m watching a tape or a TV broadcast A Yes but while you are setting the timer you won t see the tape s or broadcast program s picture as it is replaced by the on screen menu The audio from the tape or broadcast program will be present during the setting of the timer INDEX List Of Terms en 4 This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on screen display names A Code eese enne nennen nnn nnn Add Channel Audio MORILOE dues Auto Channel Setting Auto Clock Setting sess Auto Daylight Saving Time Auto Picture cesses Auto TIMED eee Automatic Tracking Aux SER e x eun nn Cancel Programi i reis Cassette Adapters Check espn tanir a oretenus Connection to TV Contents Counter Counter Reset eet D o ________________ Delete Channel ccce nnne 14
55. r have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 4 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on page 5 Use this when searching for information on a specific procedure or feature The Index on pages 41 44 lists frequently used terms and the number of the page on which they are used or explained in the manual This section also illustrates the controls and connections on the front and rear panel the front display panel and the remote control The 3 mark signals a reference to another page for instructions or related information Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the beginning of each major section BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR please read the sections literature listed below Cautions on page 2 Important Products Safety Instructions on the previous pages CONTENTS NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6 Basic Connections eee eee ee ee eee NITIAL SETTINGS 7 Plug amp cccccccccccccccccrsccccccccscccccccccces 7 Language eee e eee eee e eee esee ses
56. r other sources refer to the operating instructions 3 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 4 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product EN 3 5 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Do not place the product in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 6 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to pr
57. r while a regular recording is in progress the on screen menu will not be recorded e If the end of tape is reached during timer recording the cassette is automatically ejected e When timer recording cable or satellite channels through an external tuner be sure to keep the cable box or satellite receiver s power ON EXAMPLE If you program the VCR to timer record a show on December 24 PROGRAM 1 on channel 40 from 12 00 noon DATE 12 24 WED gt START 12 00 PM to 1 00 a a mi the STOP screen will look like this CHANNEL 40 SP PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR 4 v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END 3 TIMER RECORDING cont Check And Cancel Programs N A QO 6 DISENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER then press POWER ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN Press CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to PROGRAM SET then press OK CHECK PROGRAM INFORMATION Press CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS to check the programs in succession To Cancel A Program 5 CANCEL A PROGRAM Repeat steps 4 and 5 as many times as necessary RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU If there are still programs remaining go to step 7 TIMER Press TIMER again 2 1 Auto Timer When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically enga
58. re are no programs in memory or the timer record program information has not been programmed correctly The end of tape was reached during timer recording Set the clock and or timer correctly Press TIMER and check to make sure that TIMER appears on the front display panel Re perform the set up procedures Timer programming can t be performed when timer recording is in progress Wait until it finishes Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact or with the hole covered with adhesive tape Press TIMER so that TIMER on the display panel disappears then eject the cassette and cover its hole with adhesive tape or replace it with a cassette on which the safety tab is intact Check the programmed data and re program as necessary then press TIMER again The program may not have been recorded in its entirety Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire program SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 When scanning channels some of Those channels have been preset to them are skipped over be skipped 2 The channel can t be changed 3 The remote control won t operate my TV or cable box or DBS receiver 4 Even though Auto or Semi Auto clock setting has been selected the clock is incorrect Recording is in progress The remote control brand setting is incorrect The clock setting data received from the Host Channel is incorrect If you
59. ress the appropriate NUMBER keys or CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS to select a vacant program number then press OK The first time you set the timer programming function all the program numbers will PROGRAM 1 DATE START AM STOP CHANNEL SP PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR A v THEN OK T k PRESS MENU TO END be blank in this case just press OK when the Program Set screen appears SET PROGRAM INFORMATION 5 Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date Cr NUMBER 9 start stop time and channel number Press CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS to set AM PM and tape speed SP or EP Press OK after AM PM channel number and tape speed settings Any information comprised of 1 digit except the channel number should have a 0 entered before it It is possible to set all information using the CHA or SHUTTLE PLUS button In this case press OK after each setting Do not use the CH or SHUTTLE PLUS button to set the date At the Program Set screen the setting that can be set blinks When setting of a highlighted item is completed the highlight bar moves down by 1 line to the next item NOTE If you are using a cable box enter the cable box channel not the channel to be recorded The channel to be recorded must be selected on the cable box The cable box channel is the VCR s channel that displays the channel
60. s facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Then insert the cassette 2 The tape stops during rewind or The Counter Memory indicator M Press C MEMORY to disengage the fast forward is lit on the front display panel Counter Memory mode and extinguish the indicator PLAYBACK SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The tape is running but the picture If you re using the RF OUT connec Set the channel selector to channel 3 won t appear tion F pg 6 the channel selector or 4 on the TV is set incorrectly If you re using the AV connection Set the TV receiver to its AV mode pg 6 the TV receiver is set to the wrong mode 2 Noise appears during visual search This is normal 3 HR J640U only Breaks are Automatic tracking is engaged Engage and adjust tracking manually noticeable in Hi Fi soundtrack pg 18 4 The playback picture is blurred or The video heads may be dirty The heads must be cleaned Consult interrupted even though TV your JVC dealer broadcasts are clear 5 HR J640U Only The Hi Fi The AUDIO MONITOR option at the Set AUDIO MONITOR to HI FI soundtrack cannot be heard Function Set screen was set incorrectly pg 21 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Recording won t start There s no cassette loaded Insert a cassette The loaded cassette has had its Remove the cassette and cover the hole record safety tab
61. s received by the cable box You can record selected programs at the same time every weekday or once a week Before entering the month press NUMBER key 8 DAILY or 9 WEEKLY Either DAILY or WEEKLY appears Press again and DAILY or WEEKLY disappears For weekly recording the desired date for the day of the week must be entered en 29 MAKE CORRECTIONS 6 To change any of the settings press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS until the item you want to change begins blinking Then set as in step 5 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 7 Press MENU as many times as necessary Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen gt pg 31 ENGAGE TIMER MODE 8 Press TIMER The VCR turns off automatically NOTES To disengage the timer before recording starts press TIMER again Pressing once more re engages it In case of a power failure after programming the VCR s memory backup keeps your selections for approximately 10 minutes If you select PROGRAM SET without having set the date and time an error message appears Follow its instructions f you enter a start time that has already passed ERROR appears on the screen and blinks Programs that start after midnight must have the next day s date After timer recording is completed the VCR s power goes off automatically You can program the time
62. service it yourself CAUTION To prevent electrical shock do not open the cabinet No user If you ship the product Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength Enclose with the unit a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit Print your home return address on the outside and the inside of the carton Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel ACCESSORIES To purchase accessories for your JVC product you may contact your local JVC Dealer Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free 1 800 882 2345 WARRANTY Only in U S A EN 47 LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1 90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below The Warranty Period PARTS LABOR 1 YR 90 DAYS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY 50 UNITED STATES THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO WHAT WE WILL DO If this product is found to be defective JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner Such repair and replace
63. t the various forward search modes To decrease the speed in the forward direction press ka a To play in reverse slow motion and in reverse play mode continue to press 44 after selecting all the forward slow motion modes To resume normal playback press PLAY 18 AND RECORDING FEATURES cont Manual Tracking Once playback begins the VCR s automatic tracking function is engaged If noise appears in the picture you can override this and make the adjustment manually ENGAGE MANUAL TRACKING MODE During playback press the CHA and w buttons on the 1 VCR s front panel simultaneously to cancel the automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking adjust ADJUST MANUAL TRACKING 2 Press CHA or on the VCR s front panel remote Press briefly for fine adjust or press and hold for coarse adjust Watch the screen and continue adjusting until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved RE ENGAGE AUTOMATIC TRACKING 3 Press the and w buttons on the VCR s front panel 3 C c9 simultaneously When automatic tracking is re engaged Auto Picture is automatically activated NOTES To obtain a noiseless still picture it may be necessary to adjust tracking in slow playback and then engage Pause e Manual tracking is possible during hands free slow motion During hands free slow m
64. the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Don t apply too much pressure when inserting The VCR s power comes on automatically The counter is automatically reset to 00M 005 If the cassette s record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically FIND PROGRAM START POINT Press REW or FF if you want to rewind or fast forward to a different section of the tape START PLAYBACK Press PLAY AUTO PICTURE appears on screen gt pg 25 STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP or STOP EJECT Then press STOP EJECT to remove the cassette Usable cassettes FF Fast Forward Full Size VHS T 30 ST 30 T 60 ST 60 T 90 T 120 ST 120 T 160 ST 160 ST 210 Compact VHS TC 20 ST C20 TC 30 ST C30 40 ST C40 Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full sized VHS cassette This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes However it will record and play back regular VHS signals only It is not possible to play back Super VHS recordings 16 IMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING cont LOAD A CASSETTE Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette SELECT RECORDING CHANNEL Press CHA v Or
65. to watch Display Elapsed Recording Time RESET COUNTER TO ZERO 1 Before recording starts press C RESET The counter resets to zero and displays the exact elapsed time as the tape runs DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON SCREEN During recording press OSD at any time to see the elapsed time All indications corresponding to the current status of the VCR are displayed for 5 seconds The counter display remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time Press OSD again to remove the display Make sure SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON 7 pg 20 The indications are not be recorded NOTES e f a SAP program is received the SAP audio is recorded on both the Normal and Hi Fi tracks The main audio program is not recorded e non SAP program is received the main audio is recorded on both the Hi Fi and Normal audio tracks EN 2 7 Stereo And SAP Second Audio Program HR J640U Only Your VCR s built in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi channel TV Sound broadcasts The ST indicator on the front display panel lights during stereo broadcast reception and SAP lights during SAP program reception Both indicators light when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP audio To Record Stereo Programs simply follow the basic recording procedure To Listen To Stereo Soundtrack During Recording
66. ur cable box before plugging your VCR s power plug into the AC outlet If you have more than one PBS channel you may have to select an alternative PBS channel if Plug amp Play is not successful e If there is no PBS channel in your area perform the Manual Clock Set procedure 7 pg 11 For automatic clock adjustment to take place the VCR s power must be off and the cable box must be set to the PBS channel at clock adjustment times If you perform Plug amp Play successfully D S T will be set to AUTO At the D S T adjustment time pg 11 your VCR s power must be off and your cable box must be set to the host PBS channel in your area for the D S T adjustment to take place If the clock is not set correctly change the D S T setting to ON or OFF See step 9 of Semi Auto procedure i pg 10 or step 6 of Manual procedure 7 pg 11 NOTE If the memory backup fails because of a power outage or because the AC was removed from the VCR Plug amp Play will be performed when power is restored to the VCR EN 7 The Plug amp Play function sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when power is first connected to the VCR The antenna cable must be connected for the Plug amp Play function The time and date can be set automatically from clock setting data that is transmitted by one of the regular TV broadcast channels We call this TV channel the Host Channel and it is a PBS channel in your

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