JVC HR-J4008UM User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-J4008UM

INSTRUCTIONS

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions 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 1 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.

This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC 60065.

POWER SYSTEM:

This set operates on voltage of AC 110 – 220Vd, 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

䡲 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.

䡲 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.

䡲 Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Caution on Replaceable 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. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

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

● Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this

video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not possible with this model.

● This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings with regular VHS resolution.

● HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR, Remote or video cassette.

1. DO NOT place the VCR ... ... 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 block the VCR’s ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or Remote.

4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the VCR or Remote. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.

6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.

7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

8. AVOID 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 condensation may occur, keep the VCR’s power turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.

How to use the Remote

Before use, insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with the polarity ( and ) matched correctly as indicated on the battery compartment or on the lid. The Remote can operate most of your VCR’s functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets.

● Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target component.

● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8m.

NOTE:

If the Remote does not work properly, remove its batteries, wait for a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try again.

Video heads cleaning

Use a dry cleaning cassette — TCL-2UX — when:

● Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.

● The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

● “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only with

“SUPERIMPOSE” set to “ON”).

Buttons, Connectors and Indicators

Front Panel

Cassette loading slot

Rear Panel

VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors

Display panel

Play indicator

Record indicator

AC power cord

Remote sensor

Timer mode indicator

VCR mode indicator

Channel and auxiliary input/Clock time

Lithium battery compartment

– Buttons, Connectors and Indicators –

Remote

Number keys

On-screen display

If you press OK on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON”, you can see the current VCR status on the TV screen. After about 5 seconds, indications other than the time counter disappear. To clear the time counter, press OK again. The indications are not recorded even if the VCR is in the recording mode.

CH125 RECORD THU 12:00 AM PAUSE

STEREO –WARNING– SP SAP TIMER RECORDING

TO START SOON (CANCEL)

NORM HI-FI COUNT –1:23:45

Channel and auxiliary input

Day and clock time

Time counter

Index number

Tape position

Cassette mark

Tap e spe ed

VCR operation mode

Timer warning display

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INDEX 1

* VPS/PDC is not currently available in south America and not

possible with this VCR.

You can operate JVC’s TV

Buttons (TV/VCR, TV PR+/–, POWER1, ^, TV %+/–) with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate a JVC’s TV while holding down TV on the Remote.

This Remote transmits A code signals only; it is not applicable to B code signals.

Basic Connections

Check contents

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications”.

Situate VCR

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

Connect VCR to TV

Antenna or cable

Coaxial cable

Flat feeder

Matching transformer

(not supplied)

AC power cord

AC outlet

Back of VCR

To audio/video input connectors

To 75 ⍀ terminal

To 300 ⍀ terminal

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

RF cable (supplied)

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