JVC HR-J4005UM, HR-J6005UM Instruction Manual

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions
contained on this page to ensure safe use of your new VCR.

CAUTIONS

WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

The POWER button does not completely shut off mains
power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off.
" " shows electrical power standby and " " shows ON.

n 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.

n This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAY-

BACK) that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings
with regular VHS resolution.

n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

Warning on lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge,
disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric),
Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025; use of another battery may
present a risk of fire or explosion.

n Dispose of used battery promptly.
n Keep away from children.
n Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

● All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table
Of Contents on page 3. Use this when searching for
information on a specific procedure or feature.

● The Index on pages 34 – 36 lists frequently-used terms,
and the number of the first 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 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 YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW
VCR . . .

. . . please read thoroughly the cautions on this page.

This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ. 65.

POWER SYSTEM:

This set operates on voltage of AC 110 – 220V`, 50/60 Hz
with automatic switching.

Use the conversion plug (provided) depending on the type
of your AC WALL outlet.

The rating plate and safety caution are on the rear of the
unit.

IMPORTANT:

It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted
material without the consent of the copyright owner.

CAUTION

n When you are not using the VCR for a long period of

time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power
cord from the AC outlet.

n Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to

qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire
hazard, remove the power cord from the AC outlet prior to
connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.

n Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could

void user's authority to operate the equipment.

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CONTENTS

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ROUBLESHOOTING 31

Power ........................................................ 31

Tape Transport............................................ 31

Playback .................................................... 31

Recording ...................................................31

Timer Recording.......................................... 32

Other Problems .......................................... 32

Q

UESTIONS AND ANSWERS 33

Playback .................................................... 33

Recording ...................................................33

Timer Recording.......................................... 33

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NDEX 34

Front View .................................................. 34

Rear View .................................................. 35

Front Display Panel..................................... 35

Remote Control ........................................... 36

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PECIFICATIONS 37

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NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 4

Basic Connections .................................. 4

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NITIAL SETTINGS 6

Plug & Play .................................................. 6

Language ..................................................... 8

Clock ............................................................ 9

Tuner .......................................................... 10

Set Receivable Channels .......................................... 10

Add Or Delete A Channel........................................ 11

S

IMPLE PLAYBACK AND

RECORDING 12

Simple Playback ......................................... 12

Simple Recording ........................................ 13

P

LAYBACK AND RECORDING
FEATURES 14

Playback Features ...................................... 14

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback.....................14

Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion ..........................14

Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Motion Playback .....14

High-Speed Search ..................................................15

Index Search ............................................................ 15

Manual Tracking ......................................................15

Video Stabilizer .......................................................16

Repeat Playback ......................................................17

Counter Reset ..........................................................17

Tape Position Indicator ............................................17

Next-Function Memory............................................17

Superimpose ............................................................ 18

Select The Soundtrack (HR-J6005UM only) ............. 19

B.E.S.T. Picture System ................................ 20

Preparation ..............................................................20

Recording ................................................................21

Playback .................................................................. 21

Recording Features ..................................... 22

Record One Program While

Watching Another....................................................22

Display Elapsed Recording Time..............................22

Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program)

(HR-J6005UM only) ................................................. 23

To Record SAP Programs (HR-J6005UM only)..........23

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IMER RECORDING 24

Express Timer Programming ....................... 24

Check, Cancel And Revise Programs ....................... 26

Auto SP→EP Timer .................................................. 27

Auto Timer............................................................... 27

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)....................... 28

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DITING 29

Edit To Another VCR .................................... 29

Edit From A Camcorder Or Another VCR ...... 30

ENGLISH

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ANT. IN

RF OUT

CH3 CH4

OUT

R

L

AUDIO

VIDEO

Basic Connections

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

RF OUT

ANT. IN
(Antenna or Cable input)

Back of VCR

Antenna or Cable

Coaxial Cable

Flat Feeder

Matching Transformer
(not supplied)

AC Power Cord

Back of VCR

AC Outlet

RF Cable (supplied)

Audio/Video Cable
(not supplied)

TV

CH3 CH4

VIDE

Installing/Removing the lithium battery

1

Make sure that the power plug is connected to an AC outlet
and turn off the VCR power.

2 Open the battery cover while pressing the release tab as

illustrated.

3 Insert a lithium battery with the plus (+) side up and push it

in.

● To remove the lithium battery, press the latch A down-

ward using a pointed non-metallic object, then pull out
the lithium battery.

4 Close the battery cover until it clicks in place.

Be sure to connect the power plug to an AC outlet first
before installing the lithium battery; otherwise, the
battery's service life will be drastically shortened.

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300 ohm terminal

75 ohm terminal

Connect the power plug to an
AC outlet

before installing the

lithium battery. (See below)

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CHECK CONTENTS

1

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Z pg. 37).

SITUATE VCR

2

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

CONNECT VCR TO TV

3

The connection method you use depends on the type of
TV you have.

RF Connection

●

To Connect To 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
corresponding 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 mode or A/V input mode. Refer to the TV
Instruction Manual.

For HR-J4005UM Owners:

If your TV has AUDIO IN L and R connectors, connect
the VCR to the L connector.

CONNECT VCR TO
POWER SOURCE

4

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.

FINAL PREPARATION FOR
USE

5

Select the VCR channel (3 or 4) by setting the switch on
the rear of the VCR as shown in the illustration.
Perform Plug & Play (Z pg. 6 and 7).

NOTES:

●

The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display
the audio and video signals from the VCR. The VCR's CH3­CH4 switch, on the back of the VCR, sets the VCR channel to
CH3 or CH4.

●

The CH3–CH4 switch is preset to the CH3 position.
Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area and
set the channel on the TV to correspond to the VCR's CH3–
CH4 switch setting.

●

If RF connection to TV 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
(Z pg. 22).

●

For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the
Index (REAR VIEW Z pg. 35).

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INITIAL SETTINGS

Plug & Play

The Plug & Play function simplifies installation by guiding you
through the procedures of setting the language, clock and tuner
channels — simply follow the on-screen menus that appear
when the POWER button is first pressed to power on the VCR
after you connect the power plug to an AC outlet.

Before starting...

● Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT. IN jack on the
VCR and plug the power cord into the AC outlet.

● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).

PERFORM PLUG & PLAY
SETUP

1

Press POWER.

● The Language Select screen appears.

SELECT LANGUAGE

2

Press CH5∞ or PUSH
JOG%fi to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to
your desired language
(ENGLISH or ESPAÑOL),
then press OK or PUSH
JOG .

● The Clock Set screen
appears.

SET TIME

3

Press CH5∞ or PUSH
JOG%fi to set the hour,
then press OK or PUSH
JOG .

● Press and hold either
button to delay or
advance the time by 30
minutes.

SET DATE

4

Press CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi to set the date, then
press OK or PUSH JOG .

● Press and hold either button to change the date by 15
days.

SET YEAR

5

Press CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi to set the year.

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IMPORTANT

● Don't press any buttons on the VCR or remote that are
not directly related to the step you are performing while
Plug & Play is in progress.

● If you perform Plug & Play successfully during
installation, there's no need to separately perform the
Language Select, Clock Set or Channel Set procedures,
but if adjustments become necessary they can be
performed as follows:
– To change the selected language Z pg. 8
– To reset or adjust the time Z pg. 9
– To add/delete channels manually Z pg. 11
– To reset the tuner after moving to a different location

Z pg. 10

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POWER

MENU

POWER

MENU

OK

PUSH JOG

CH5∞

OK

CH5∞

LANGUAGE SELECT

=ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

CLOCK SET

TIME DATE YEAR

– –:– –AM 1/ 1 98

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

EN 7

AUTO CHANNEL SET

SCANNING...

PRESS (MENU) TO END

START AUTO CHANNEL
SET

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Press MENU.

● Receivable channels in
your area are automati­cally assigned to the
CH5∞ buttons, and non­receivable channels are
skipped.

● If the tuner channels have
been set properly "SCAN
COMPLETED" will be displayed on the screen. If "NO
SIGNAL" is displayed on the screen, make sure that the
antenna cable is connected to the VCR properly and
press OK or PUSH JOG . The VCR will try Auto
Channel Set again.

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

7

Press MENU.

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MENU

MENU

OK

PUSH JOG

OK

CH

CH

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Language

This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in
Spanish or English (not including messages superimposed on the
TV picture). Select the desired language using this procedure. The
default setting is "SPANISH".

TURN ON THE VCR

1

Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

2

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN

3

At the Main Menu screen,
move the highlight bar
(arrow) to “AJUSTE
INICIAL” by pressing

CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi,
then press OK or PUSH
JOG .

SELECT LANGUAGE

4

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "IDIOMA" by
pressing CH5∞ or PUSH

JOG%fi, then press OK or
PUSH JOG to select the

desired language.

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

5

Press MENU.

Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).

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POWER

MENU

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POWER

MENU

OK

PUSH JOG

OK

CH

CH

MENU PRINCIPAL

AJUSTE DE FUNCION
AJUSTE DE SINTONIZADOR

= AJUSTE INICIAL

ELEGIR CON (5,∞), Y (OK)
PRESIONE (MENU) P/TERMINAR

AJUSTE INICIAL

AJUSTE DE RELOJ

=IDIOMA ESPAÑOL

ELEGIR CON (5,∞), Y (OK)
PRESIONE (MENU) P/TERMINAR

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Clock

Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).

TURN ON THE VCR

1

Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

2

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

3

At the Main Menu screen,
move the highlight bar
(arrow) to “INITIAL SET”
by pressing CH5∞ or

PUSH JOG%fi, then press
OK or PUSH JOG .

ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN

4

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) at the Initial Set
screen to “CLOCK SET” by
pressing CH5∞ or PUSH

JOG%fi, then press OK or
PUSH JOG .

SET TIME

5

Press CH5∞ or PUSH
JOG%fi until the desired

time appears, then press
OK or PUSH JOG .

● Press and hold CH5∞
or PUSH JOG%fi to
change the time by 30
minutes.

SET DATE

6

Press CH5∞ or PUSH JOG %fi until the desired date
appears, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

● Press and hold CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi to change
the date by 15 days.

SET YEAR

7

Press CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi until the desired year
appears.

START CLOCK

8

Press MENU and normal screen appears.

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To Make Corrections

Press OK or PUSH JOG until the item you want to change
blinks, then press CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi.

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MENU

POWER

MENU

OK

PUSH JOG

OK

CH

CH

CLOCK SET

TIME DATE YEAR

– –:– –AM 1/ 1 98

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

INITIAL SET

=CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

MAIN MENU

FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET

= INITIAL SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

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Tuner

Set Receivable Channels

TURN ON THE VCR

1

Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

2

Press MENU.

ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN

3

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "TUNER SET" by
pressing CH5∞ or PUSH

JOG%fi, then press OK or
PUSH JOG .

PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL
SET

4

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "AUTO
CHANNEL SET" by
pressing CH5∞ or PUSH

JOG%fi, then press OK or
PUSH JOG .

● Receivable channels in
your area are
automatically assigned to
the CH5∞ buttons, and
non-receivable channels
are skipped.

NOTES:

●

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.

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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INFORMATION

The VCR detects the band (TV or CATV) and selects the
correct band automatically during Auto Channel Set.
The selected band will be displayed on the right side of
"BAND" on the Tuner Set screen.

Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).

AUTO CHANNEL SET

SCANNING...

PRESS (MENU) TO END

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MENU

POWER

MENU

OK

PUSH JOG

OK

CH

CH

MAIN MENU

FUNCTION SET

= TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

TUNER SET

BAND CATV

=AUTO CHANNEL SET

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

EN 11

Add Or Delete A Channel

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

1

Press MENU.

ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN

2

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "TUNER SET" by
pressing CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi, then press OK or
PUSH JOG .

ACCESS MANUAL
CHANNEL SET SCREEN

3

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "MANUAL
CHANNEL SET" by
pressing CH5∞ or PUSH

JOG%fi, then press OK or
PUSH JOG .

ADD OR SKIP DESIRED
CHANNEL

4

Input the channel number
using the NUMBER keys or
by pressing CH5∞ or

PUSH JOG%fi, then press
OK or PUSH JOG to set

to "ADD" or "SKIP" as
required. Repeat for each
channel you want to add
or skip.

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

5

Press MENU.

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MENU

MENU

OK

PUSH JOG

OK

CH

CH

NUMBER

TUNER SET

BAND CATV
AUTO CHANNEL SET

=MANUAL CHANNEL SET

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

(CATV)

CH 45 ADD

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

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SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

Simple
Playback

LOAD A CASSETTE

1

Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is
facing you and the arrow on 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 "0:00:00".

● If the cassette's record safety tab has been removed,

playback begins automatically.

FIND PROGRAM START
POINT

2

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW.
To go forward, press FF.

START PLAYBACK

3

Press PLAY. "B.E.S.T. PICTURE SYSTEM" appears on the
screen (when B.E.S.T. is set to "ON" Z pg. 20).

STOP PLAYBACK

4

Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT
to remove the cassette.

Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).

INFORMATION

This video recorder is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI
PLAYBACK) that lets you watch tapes recorded in the S-VHS
format with regular VHS resolution.

● SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution.

● S-VHS recording is not possible with this video recorder.

Usable cassettes

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-sized VHS cassette.

** This video recorder can record on regular VHS and

Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record regular
VHS signals only.

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STOP/EJECT

PLAY

STOP

FF (Fast-Forward)

REW (Rewind)

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Simple
Recording

LOAD A CASSETTE

1

Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the
hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.

SELECT RECORDING
CHANNEL

2

Press CH5∞. Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys,
then press ENTER. (The channel changes after a few
seconds whether you press ENTER or not.)

● 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

3

Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.

START RECORDING

4

Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote
control, or press REC on the VCR's front panel.

B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the first
SP and the first EP recording after inserting the
cassette (when B.E.S.T. is set to "ON",

Z pg. 20).

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.

B.E.S.T. will not take place if the tape speed is
changed while in record pause mode.

STOP RECORDING

6

Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT to
remove the cassette.

Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).

● To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,
remove its record safety tab.
To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

Accidental erasure prevention

Record safety tab

Recording Resume Function

If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer
Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume
automatically when power is restored to the VCR.

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STOP

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PAUSE

REC

CH

NUMBER

PAUSE

ENTER

TV/VCR

REC

PLAY

CH

SP/EP