JVC HR-J440U, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...O R MENU CH OK q REC 5 8 STOP EJECT PAUSE 6 H M S V C R TIMER SP ST SAP AM PM REC PLAY PAUSE M A B TV CABLE DBS TV CABLE DBS operation Press and hold TV CABLE DBS button then press POWER CH 5 TV VCR 0 9 ENTER TV VCR MBR SET DISPLAY TIMER CANCEL C MEMORY SKIP SEARCH C RESET CH SKIP ADD OSD ENTER SP EP TV VOL CH MENU SHUTTLE PLUS OK 3PLAY REC 4 7STOP 8PAUSE 1 FF POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DAILY 0 AUX 9 W...

Page 2: ...re strong magnetic fields are generated on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration 2 DO 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 violent shocks to the VCR during transport MOISTURE CONDENSATION Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when y...

Page 3: ... paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 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 simi...

Page 4: ...plained 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 Z 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 Y...

Page 5: ...CR 6 Basic Connections 6 INITIAL SETTINGS 7 Plug Play 7 Language 8 Clock 9 Preparation 9 Semi Auto 10 Manual 11 Auto 11 Tuner 12 Set Receivable Channels 12 Add Or Delete A Channel 14 SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 15 Simple Playback 15 Simple Recording 16 PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES 17 Playback Features 17 Still Picture Frame By Frame Playback 17 Slow Motion Reverse Slow Motion 17 Variable Spee...

Page 6: ...isplay 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 5 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 can now perform simple playback Z pg 15 or simple record...

Page 7: ...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 Z ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS Then power on and...

Page 8: ...m in Spanish or French move the highlight bar arrow to LANGUAGE SELECT by pressing CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS fi then pressOK SELECT LANGUAGE 5 At the Language Select screen move the highlight bar arrow to the desired language by pressing CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS fi then press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the normal screen 3 4 7 8 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 2 2 q 5 8 6 POWER OK C H 5 MENU POWER CH5...

Page 9: ...e Main Menu screen move the highlight bar arrow to CUSTOM SET by pressing CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS fi then press OK ACCESS CLOCK SET MODE SELECT SCREEN 4 Move the highlight bar arrow at the Custom Set screen to OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET by pressing CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS fi then press OK Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode 3 4 7 8 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 2 2 q 5 8 6 POWER OK MENU POWER...

Page 10: ... AUTO is highlighted on the Host Channel Select screen To manually select AUTO or the PBS channel press CH or SHUTTLE PLUS fi 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 b...

Page 11: ...choice by pressing CH or SHUTTLE PLUS fi then press MENU twice to return to the Semi Auto Clock Set screen SELECT D S T MODE 9 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 channel b Select ON and the adjustment will be made based on the clock itself c Select OFF if Daylight Saving Time doesn t apply to you M...

Page 12: ...TES At the end of Auto Channel Set SCAN COMPLETED appears on screen If 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 INITIAL SETTINGS cont Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode 3 4 7 8 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 2 2 q 5 8 6 POWER OK MENU POWER MENU OK C H CH...

Page 13: ... 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 CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS fi then press OK Press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the normal screen INFORMATION TUNER SET BAND AFC AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET PRESS 5 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END BAND TV CATV PRESS 5 TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END ...

Page 14: ...certain CATV systems ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN 4 Move the highlight bar arrow to MANUAL CHANNEL SET by pressing CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS fi then press OK STORE OR SKIP DESIRED CHANNEL 5 Input the channel number using the NUMBER keys or by pressing CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS fi then press ADD to add or CH SKIP to delete Repeat for each channel you want to store or skip RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 6 Press ME...

Page 15: ... on screen Z pg 25 STOP PLAYBACK 4 Press STOP or STOP EJECT Then press STOP EJECT to remove the cassette 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 TC 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...

Page 16: ...on the remote control or press REC on the VCR s front panel PAUSE RESUME RECORDING 5 Press PAUSE Press PLAY to resume recording During record pause you can change the recording channel by using the CH5 buttons or NUMBER keys STOP RECORDING 6 Press STOP or STOP EJECT Then press STOP EJECT to remove the cassette SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING cont 3 4 7 8 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 2 2 q 5 8 6 PLAY C H S ...

Page 17: ...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 5 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 or To increase the speed in the forward direction press repeatedly to s...

Page 18: ...l simultaneously to cancel the automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking adjust ADJUST MANUAL TRACKING 2 Press CH5 or on the VCR s front panel or 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 CH5 and buttons on the VCR s front pan...

Page 19: ...highlight bar arrow to VIDEO STABILIZER by pressing CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS fi then press OK ACTIVATE VIDEO STABILIZER 3 Move the highlight bar arrow to ON by pressing CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS fi RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 4 Press MENU NOTES Regardless of the setting this function has no effect with SP recordings during recording and during special effects playback When you finish viewing the tape be sure to ...

Page 20: ...23 45 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 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 for as long as Pause is engaged and ITR 5 sec B E Cassette Loaded mark When a casset...

Page 21: ... then press OK 2ND AUDIO and AUDIO MONITOR will appear with HR J640U only SELECT MODE 4 You have three choices a Hi Fi b Normal c Mix Move the highlight bar arrow to your choice by pressing CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS fi RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU as many times as necessary NOTES If the tape being played back has no Hi Fi soundtrack the Normal soundtrack will be heard no matter what choice you m...

Page 22: ...u 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 po...

Page 23: ... quick access to later The counter reads 0H 00M 00S Then press C MEMORY The Counter Memory indicator M in the front display panel lights RETURN TO COUNTER POSITION ZERO 2 Press STOP during playback then press REW or FF The tape rewinds or fast forwards and stops at approxi mately 0H 00M 00S automatically To cancel Counter Memory press C MEMORY Counter Reset Next Function Memory The Next Function M...

Page 24: ... VCR 1 Press POWER ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU ACCESS AUTO PICTURE SCREEN 3 Press CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS fi to move the highlight bar arrow to AUTO PICTURE then press OK SELECT MODE 4 Move the highlight bar arrow to ON by pressing CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS fi NOTE When using rental tapes or tapes recorded on other VCRs select ON or OFF as desired to give the best picture RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 ...

Page 25: ...continuing PLAY PLAY NOTE 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 Z pg 20 START PLAYBACK 1 Press PLAY The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use AUTO PICTURE ...

Page 26: ...or to set the channel you want to watch Recording Features 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 2 During recording press OSD at any time to see the elapsed time All indications corresponding to the current status of the VCR are displ...

Page 27: ... H CH NOTES If 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 If a non SAP program is received the main audio is recorded on both the Hi Fi and Normal audio tracks To Record SAP Programs HR J640U Only ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 2 Move the highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET by press...

Page 28: ...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 CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS fi button In this case press OK after each setting Do not use the CH or SHUTTLE PLUS fi 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 m...

Page 29: ...e and time an error message appears Follow its instructions If 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 timer while a regular recording is in progress the on screen menu will not be recorded If th...

Page 30: ...5 or SHUTTLE PLUS fi to move the highlight bar arrow to PROGRAM SET then press OK CHECK PROGRAM INFORMATION 4 Press CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS fi to check the programs in succession Check And Cancel Programs CANCEL A PROGRAM 5 Press CANCEL Repeat steps 4 and 5 as many times as necessary RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 6 Press MENU If there are still programs remaining go to step 7 RE ENGAGE TIMER 7 Press TIMER a...

Page 31: ... TIMER SCREEN 1 In step 7 in the On Screen Timer Programming proce dure Z pg 29 press MENU SELECT MODE 2 Move the highlight bar arrow to your choice ON or OFF by pressing CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS fi RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 3 Press MENU as many times as necessary NOTE 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 pres...

Page 32: ...TION 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 n...

Page 33: ... 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 cassette to be recorded on into the other VCR SET RECORDER S INPUT MODE 3 Set the other VCR s auxiliary AV input mode START PLAYER 4 Press PLAY on your VCR NOTE If you don t want ...

Page 34: ... VCR connect its AUDIO OUT L connector to the AUDIO IN connector on your VCR LOAD A CASSETTE 2 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 3 Press NUMBER key 0 to set your VCR to AUX START PLAYER 4 Set the camcorder or the playback VCR to its play mode NOTE If the camcorder or another VCR is equipped...

Page 35: ...s If the TV does not function with one code try entering the other OPERATE TV 3 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 CH5 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...

Page 36: ...AL INSTRUMENTS 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 HAMLIN 15 16 17 18 JERROLD 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 OAK 19 20 21 PANASONIC 24 25 26 PIONEER 13 14 RCA 24 25 26 REGAL 15 16 17 18 SAMSUNG 08 13 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 09 10 SIGMA 19 20 21 SL MARX 08 13 SPRUCER 24 25 26 TELEVIEW 08 13 TOCOM 22 23 VIDEOWAY 11 12 ZENITH 11 12 3 4 7 8 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 CH POWER MBR SET CABLE DBS STOP NUMBER E N T E R DBS Receiver M...

Page 37: ...nd 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 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 respon...

Page 38: ...on Z pg 6 the channel selector on the TV is set incorrectly If you re using the AV connection Z pg 6 the TV receiver is set to the wrong mode This is normal Automatic tracking is engaged The video heads may be dirty The AUDIO MONITOR option at the Function Set screen was set incorrectly CORRECTIVE ACTION Set the channel selector to channel 3 or 4 Set the TV receiver to its AV mode Engage and adjus...

Page 39: ...te 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 ATTENTION This VCR contains microcomputers External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction If the VCR does not opera...

Page 40: ...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 indic...

Page 41: ...nstant ReView 22 ITR Instant Timer Recording 32 L Language Selection 8 M Main Menu 8 Manual Channel Setting 14 Manual Clock Setting 11 Manual Tracking 18 MBR Multi Brand Remote Code Setting 35 N Next Function Memory 23 O On Screen Display 20 On Screen Timer Programming 28 On Screen Timer Recording 28 Override Auto Clock Setting 9 P PBS Channel 7 Playback 15 Plug Play 7 R Record Safety Tab 16 Recor...

Page 42: ...34 The HR J440U has only one AUDIO input connector 7 MENU Button Z pg 8 8 Front Display Panel Z pg 43 9 Remote Control Sensor 0 Channel CH 5 Button Z pg 16 OK Button Z pg 8 Record REC Button Z pg 16 STOP EJECT Button Z pg 15 PAUSE Button Z pg 17 POWER 2 2 REW FF PLAY VIDEO MONO L AUDIO R MENU CH OK q REC 5 8 STOP EJECT PAUSE 6 1 0 9 8 7 2 3 4 5 6 H M S V C R TIMER SP ST SAP AM PM RE C PLAY PAUSE M...

Page 43: ...Z pg 16 Instant Timer Recording Indicator Z pg 32 H M S AM PM V C R TIMER SP ST SAP REC PLAY PAUSE M 9 8 0 2 4 5 6 7 1 3 1 Power Cord Z pg 6 2 VIDEO AUDIO Output Connectors Z pg 33 The HR J440U has only one AUDIO output connector 3 ANT IN Connector Z pg 6 4 Channel 3 4 Switch Z pg 6 5 RF OUT Connector Z pg 6 7 Play Mode Indicator 8 Cassette Loaded Mark 9 Timer Mode Indicator 0 Channel Display AU f...

Page 44: ...Button Z pg 15 i PAUSE Button Z pg 17 o SHUTTLE PLUS Button Z pg 8 Installing Batteries 1 Open the battery compartment cover 2 Insert 2 AA size batteries provided in the direction indicated under the battery cover 3 Replace the cover How To Use The remote control can operate most of your VCR s functions 1 Point the remote control toward the sensor window 2 Press the appropriate operation button 3 ...

Page 45: ...al scan system Signal to noise ratio 45 dB Horizontal resolution 240 lines Frequency range Normal audio 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz Hi Fi audio HR J640U Only 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz Input Output RCA connectors IN x 1 OUT x 1 TUNER Tuning system Frequency synthesized tuner Channel coverage VHF Channels 2 13 UHF Channels 14 69 CATV 113 Channels RF output Channel 3 or 4 switchable preset to Channel 3 when shipped ...

Page 46: ...L HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 107 Little Falls Road Fairfield NJ 07004 2105 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 a...

Page 47: ...d with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed 2 Initial installation and installation and removal for repair 3 Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning 4 Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage 5 Signal reception problems and failures due to line power...

Page 48: ...T 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD U U C Printed in Malaysia 1296HOV UN PJ 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 ...