JVC HR-J420U Instructions Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-J420/220U

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INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the rear of cabinet. Retain

this information for future reference.

Model No. HR-J420/220U

Serial No.

PU30425-1555-2

Safety Precautions

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.

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.

WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120V,,
60 Hz 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 EVITER LES CHOCS _LECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE
LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA

BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU'AU FOND.

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• CasseUes marked "VHS" (or "S-VHS") can be used with this video
cassette recorder.

• HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

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NOTE:

• When you are not using the video recorder for a long period of
time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord

from the AC outlet

• Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void
user's authority to operate the equipment.

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

• Please read the "Precautions" section of this instruction manual
and the "Video Products Safety Guide" enclosed with this

manual before installing or operating the VCR.

• This instruction manual, and the other reference materials
enclosed with it, contain important information on VCR

operation and proper usage. Please keep them near your VCR
in a place where you can easily access them for reference.

• It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-
recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the

owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast
or cable program and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or
artistic work embodied therein.

How To Use This Instruction Manual

This instruction manual begins with an introductory

section, "Getting To Know Your VCR", followed by
necessary set-up procedures in "Setting Up Your VCR".

The next four sections --"Playback", "Recording",
"Timer-Recording '_and "Special Features" -- take you

step-by-step through these operations of your VCR.
"Editing" introduces you to your VCR's editing features.

"If You Have Any Questions" is the section you should
refer to if you experience any problems in VCR operation
or if you need additional information regarding a feature

or terminology. At the end of the book you will find
"Warranty" information and the locations you can contact
"For Servicing".

Throughout the book, if you ever need to refer to

another page for instructions or information, you will be
told so by a _ mark pointing to the page number.

Unless otherwise specified, operation buttons

mentioned in the instructions refer to those located on the
remote control, not those duplicated on the VCR.

Remember, you must use your VCR correctly to fully

enjoy it. Please use this manual effectively. It's the surest
and quickest way to unlock the full potential of your new

JVC VCR.

Table Of Contents

Some of your VCR's features

Instant Re-View _ p.16

Quick accesss to your recordings! At the touch of a button, this

function automatically turns on the VCR, rewinds the tape, searches
for the beginning of your recorded program, and starts playback.

Timer-Recording _" p.20

Ten minute memory backup if there is a power failure.

Auto Daylight Saving Time _- p.12

Automatic adjustment of the VCR's clock for Daylight Saving
Time.

TV and Cable Box Multi.Brand Remote
Control z:_p.23

Compatible with most major brands of televisions and Cable
Boxes for basic control functions. Puts an end to two-handed

remote control.

Getting To Know Your VCR

Front Panel ...................................................... 4

Display Panel ................................................... 5

Back Panel ...................................................... 6

Wireless Remote Control ................................... 7

On-Screen Menus and Displays ........................... 8

Setting Up Your VCR

Making the right connections ............................ i 0

Setting your VCR's clock ................................. 12

Setting your VCR's tuner ................................. 13

!_ Playback ........................................... 15

• Recording ......................................... IS

Timer-Recording ............................ 2o

Special Features ............................23

I_0 Editing ........................................... 24

,9 If You Have Any Questions

Before requesting service ................................. 26

Notes regarding .............................................. 28

Precautions ........................................... 29

About head cleaning ..........................29

Specifications .......................................29

For Servicing ........................................ a2

Warranty .................................................33

Getting To Know Your VCR

MENU/SELECT/CH/SET buttons _r p.9 Cassette Loading Slot

POWER Button Infrared Sensor Window

(Pointtheremotecontroltowardthis.)

Display Panel

VIDEO/AUDIO Input connectors
_" p.24, 25

Basic operation buttons
m/-= STOP/EJECT

=,- PLAY

Rewind

Fast-Forward

U PAUSE

• REC

WARNING

• Do notinsertfingersorforeignobjectsintothe cassette loading
slotsincethiscouldleadto injuryordama2eto themechanism.

Beesoeciallvcareful withchildren.

• Do not try to pull out a cassette once automatic loading has

started.This couldcause injuryor damagethemechanism.

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Mode Indicators Clock Display Mode Indicators

Instant Timer Timer mode Counter Display
Recordin

Recording

Video

,Playback

"Cassette Loaded"

"Counter Memory" mE

AM/PM Indicators

Channel Display

Tape speed ("AU" for AUX mode)

" Pressing DISPLAY lets you change the type of display: Counter, Channel*, or Clock.

• Whenever the VCR is turned off, the FDP's brightness is automatically dimmed.
*Channelis notdisplayedduringplayback.

Pause

(Displayed together with "REC" while
recording is paused, and with "PLAY"
during still or slow motion)

Usable cassettes

Full-Size VHS

T-30 (ST-30**)

T-60 (ST-60**)
T-90

T-120 (ST-120**)
T-160 (ST- 160"*)

Compact VHS*
TC-20 (ST-C20**)

TC-30 (ST-C30**)

* Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder.

Simply place the recorder cassette into a C-P6 Cassette Adapter and it can
be usedjust 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 a recorded Super VHS tape.

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Getting To Know Your VCR (cont'd)

AC Power Cord 0_"p. 10

* Video Input Connector 0_-p. 24

* PAUSE/SPECIAL FUNCTION

connector 0_-p. 25

* Audio Input Connector

_p. 24

ANT. IN Connector o_-p. 10

Audio Output Connector

_p. 11,24

RF OUT Connector 0_-p. 10

Video Output Connector 0_"p. 11, 24

RF Output Channel Select Switch o_-p. 10

* : HR-J420U only

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Instant Re-View _" p.16_

Display _ p. 5,

W/VIDEO Mode Switching

SKIP

0_=p. 14, 17, 22
SKIP SEARCH _" p. 16

Multi-Purpose Digit Keys

Tape Speed

ENTER/OSD 0_ p. 8, 18

C.MEMORY/ADD

p. 14, 17

TV Volume 0_ p. 23

SHUTTLE PLUS z_-p. 15, 16

Timer _= p. 21
On-Screen Menu _ p. 9
TV/CABLE/VCR control

select switch 0_ p. 23

• Set to the appropriate

positiondepending onthe
unityou wishto operate.

Basic Functions
_" p. 15, 18

AJBCODE select switch
_p. 24

Installing Batteries

[] Slide thebatterycompartmentcoverin thedirectionof the arrow.
[] Insert 2 "AAA"-sizebatteries(provided)in thecorrect directions.
[] Replace thecover.

How To Use

This remote control can operate most of your VCR's functions.
Set the TV/CABLENCR switch to the VCR position.

[] Point the remote control toward the VCR's sensor window.
[] Press the appropriate operation button.

• The maximum operating distance of the remote control is
about 8 m (26 ft).

This remote control can also operate various brand of TVs and Cable
Boxes. For instructions, t7 p. 23.

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Getting To Know Your VCR (cont'd)

• The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing.

Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) mode

When the channel is changed, the new channel is
displayed on the screen for 5 seconds.

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.).

_Tape speed indicator

PAUSE_J

Clock time

"Cassette Loaded" mark

When a cassette is loaded, the
mark is displayed for 5 seconds,
It blinks when the VCR's

EJECT button is pushed.

SUN 12:00 AM

SP"

MEMORYOFF

COUNT -1:23:45"

Counter memory on/off

Counter reading

To recall an indication

[] Press ENTEWOSD.

• ALl indications corresponding to the current
status are displayed for 5 seconds, leaving the

counter information on the screen.
(No indication during still and search).

[] Press ENTER/OSD again to clear the display.

To stop the on-screen indications from being
shown

"MAIN MENU" screen.

[] Press SET to move the cursor to

FUNCTION SET, and then press
SELECT.

When you do not want to show the indications - for example when

you dub a tape to another VCR (using this VCR as the player), set
SUPERIMPOSE to OFF.

[] Press MENU to access the

MAIN MENU

PROGRAMSET

$ FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET
INITIAL SET

PRESS (SELECT, SET +/-)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

[] Press SET to move the cursor to

SUPERIMPOSE, and then press
SELECT.

[] Press SET to Choose OFF.
[] Press MENU as many times as

necessary to exit.

• Setting is completed, and a
normal TV screen is displayed.

FUNCTION

AUTO TIMER

$ SUPERIMPOSE

/

PRESS (SELECT, SET 4-/-) /

PRESS (MENU) TO END

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SUPERIMPOSE '_

" )

$ OFF

PRESS (SET +/-) FOR CHOICE/

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• You can set the clock, tuner, timer, and other functions using the on-screen menu. For this, the MENU, SET+/-- and SELECT
buttons on the VCR or remote control are used,

(If the clock has
not been set)

TV screen 1

_l# _EMU

_TI_I SET

inflict SET

i_ -4-.

_'p. 20

[_ .............. Press MENU button.

[_ .............. Press SET button.

.............. Press SELECT button.

* Press MENUto retumto the TVscreen.

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_'p, 13

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o:_.p. 22

_'p. 8

E_-p. 12

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Setting Up Your VCR

Making the right connections

It's essential that your VCR be properly hooked up for proper results. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED
BEFORE ANY VCR OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

RF CONNECTION

[] Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.
[] Connect the TV antenna to the VCR's ANT. IN.
[] Connect the VCR's RF OUT to the TV's antenna terminal

using the provided RF cable.

Matching Transformer

AC Power

Antenna or Cable

_ _,,Flat Feeder " ._.j

coaxial Cable

IN
(Antenna or
Cable input)

OUT

Back of VCR

AC Outlet

RF Cable

(provided)

See the "Basic Guide For VCR Connections" sheet enclosed with
this instruction manual for more information and other possible

connections.

75 ohm terminal

SELECT VCR CHANNEL (3 OR 4) !

With a standard RF connection,
the VCR sends picture and sound
signals through the connecting
cable to your TV on channel 3 or

4. The VCR's switch is pre-set to
CH3 prior to shipment. Set this
switch to CH4 in areas where

channel 3 is used for broadcasting.

Back of VCR

NOTE:

To operate the VCR with your TV using an RF

connection, it is always necessary to set your TV's
channel to the one you set the VCR to in this step.

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AV CONNECTION

[] Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as per "RF

CONNECTION".

[] Connect ihe VCR's AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT to the

TV's AV-IN terminals.

Antenna or Cable

J

ANT. IN
(Antenna or

Cable input)
RF OUT

AC Outlet

Back of VCR AUDIOOUT

T VIDEO OUT

Video Cable (optional)

Audio Cable (optional)

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

ADJUST RF SETTING IF

NECESSARY

Even if your.TV is connected using AV input connectors, it is

necessary t_ also connect your VCR and TV using the RF cable if
you ever wish to watch a program while recording another (_"

p.18).

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