JVC HR-J452EN User's Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
NTSC
N-PAL
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 HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
CONTENTS
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NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 4
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Basic Connections .................................. 4
NITIAL SETTINGS 6
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Plug & Play .................................................. 6
Language ..................................................... 8
Clock ............................................................ 9
Summer Time (Daylight saving time)........................ 11
Tuner .......................................................... 12
Set Receivable Channels .......................................... 12
Add Or Delete A Channel........................................13
IMPLE PLAYBACK AND
S
RECORDING 14
Simple Playback ......................................... 14
Simple Recording ........................................ 15
LAYBACK AND RECORDING
FEATURES 16
P
Playback Features ...................................... 16
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback.....................16
Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion ..........................16
Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Motion Playback .....16
High-Speed Search ..................................................17
Index Search ............................................................ 17
Manual Tracking ......................................................17
Repeat Playback ......................................................18
Counter Reset ..........................................................18
Tape Position Indicator ............................................ 18
Next-Function Memory............................................18
Superimpose ............................................................ 19
B.E.S.T. Picture System ................................ 20
Preparation ..............................................................20
Playback .................................................................. 21
Recording ................................................................21
Video System ............................................. 22
Recording Features ..................................... 23
Record One Program While
Watching Another....................................................23
Display Elapsed Recording Time..............................23
UESTIONS AND ANSWERS 31
Q
PLAYBACK .................................................. 31
RECORDING ................................................ 31
TIMER RECORDING ......................................31
ROUBLESHOOTING 32
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POWER ....................................................... 32
TAPE TRANSPORT ........................................32
PLAYBACK .................................................. 32
RECORDING ................................................ 32
TIMER RECORDING ......................................33
OTHER PROBLEMS ....................................... 33
NDEX 34
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FRONT VIEW ............................................... 34
REAR VIEW ................................................. 35
FRONT DISPLAY PANEL ................................ 35
REMOTE CONTROL ...................................... 36
PECIFICATIONS 37
S
IMER RECORDING 24
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Express Timer Programming ....................... 24
Check, Cancel And Revise Programs ....................... 26
Auto SP→LP Timer ..................................................27
Auto Timer............................................................... 27
Instant Timer Recording (ITR)....................... 28
DITING 29
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Edit To Another VCR .................................... 29
Edit From A Camcorder Or Another VCR ...... 30
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VIDE
Basic Connections
Connect the power plug to an
AC outlet
before installing the
lithium battery. (See below)
AC Outlet
AC Power Cord
Antenna or Cable
Matching Transformer
(not supplied)
INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR
ANT. IN
(Antenna or Cable input)
Coaxial Cable
Flat Feeder
ANT. IN
OUT
CH3 CH4
AUDIO
VIDEO
RF OUT
Back of VCR
Back of VCR
TV
Audio/Video Cable
RF OUT
(not supplied)
CH3 CH4
RF Cable (supplied)
75 ohm terminal
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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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ANT. IN
OUT
AUDIO
RF OUT
VIDEO
CH3 CH4
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Installing/Removing the lithium battery
Make sure that the power plug is connected to an AC outlet
1
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 facing you 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.
Release tab
A
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CHECK CONTENTS
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Z pg. 37).
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SITUATE VCR
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.
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CONNECT VCR TO TV
The connection method you use depends on the type of
TV you have.
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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. Select channel 3 or 4 on your
TV 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. Select video input
mode or A/V input mode on your TV. Refer to the
TV Instruction Manual.
If your TV has AUDIO IN L (MONO) and R connectors,
connect the VCR to the L (MONO) connector.
NOTES:
●
The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will receive
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. 23).
●
For full identification of the VCR’s rear panel, refer to the
Index (REAR VIEW Z pg. 35).
CONNECT VCR TO
POWER SOURCE
Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.
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FINAL PREPARATION FOR
USE
Select the VCR channel (3 or 4) by setting the switch on
the rear of the VCR as shown in the illustration.
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Perform Plug & Play (Z pg. 6 and 7).
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CH5∞
POWER
OK
Plug & Play
INITIAL SETTINGS
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).
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POWER
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IMPORTANT
● Don’t press any buttons on the VCR or remote control
that are not directly related to the steps 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 confirm the summer time adjust Z pg. 11
– To add/delete channels manually Z pg. 13
– To reset the tuner after moving to a different location
Z pg. 12
PERFORM PLUG & PLAY
SETUP
Press POWER.
● The Language Select screen appears.
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SELECT LANGUAGE
Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to your desired
2
language “ENGLISH” or
“ESPAÑOL” by pressing
CH 5∞ or PUSH JOG
%
fi, then press OK or
PUSH JOG #.
● The Clock Set screen
appears.
SELECCION DE IDIOMA
ENGLISH
=ESPAÑOL
ELEGIR CON (5,∞) Y (OK)
PRESIONE (MENU) P/TERMINAR
OK
•• ••
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CH5∞
PUSH JOG
SET TIME
Press CH
JOG
3
then press OK or PUSH
JOG #.
● Press and hold either
5
or PUSH
∞
%
to set the hour,
fi
button to delay or
advance the time by 30
minutes.
TIME DATE YEAR
– –:– – 1/ 1 98
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
SET DATE
Press CH 5∞ or PUSH JOG %fi to set the date, then
press OK or PUSH JOG #.
4
● Press and hold either button to change the date by 15
days.
SET YEAR
Press CH
5
or PUSH JOG
∞
%
to set the year.
fi
5
CLOCK SET
CH5∞
OK
MENU
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EN 7
START AUTO CHANNEL
SET
Press MENU.
● Receivable channels in
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your area are automatically assigned to the CH
5
∞ buttons, and non-
receivable 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.
AUTO CHANNEL SET
SCANNING...
PRESS (MENU) TO END
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU.
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MENU
OK
•• ••
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CH5∞
PUSH JOG
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MENU
OK
CH5∞
POWER
Language
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
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 “ESPAÑOL”.
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).
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POWER
2
CH5∞
TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER.
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ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU.
2
ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN
On the Main Menu screen,
move the highlight bar
3
(arrow) to “AJUSTE
INICIAL” by pressing CH
5∞ or PUSH JOG %fi,
then press OK or PUSH
JOG #.
SELECT LANGUAGE
Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to “IDIOMA” by
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pressing CH 5∞ or PUSH
JOG %fi, then press OK
or PUSH JOG # to select
the desired language.
MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
= INITIAL SET
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
=LANGUAGE ENGLISH
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU
OK
•• ••
3
PUSH JOG
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU.
5
Clock
CH5∞
MENU
POWER
OK
EN 9
TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER.
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Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).
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POWER
2
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU.
2
ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN
On the Main Menu screen,
move the highlight bar
3
(arrow) to “INITIAL SET”
by pressing CH
PUSH JOG
OK or PUSH JOG #.
ACCESS CLOCK SET
SCREEN
Move the highlight bar
(arrow) at the Initial Set
4
screen to “CLOCK SET” by
pressing CH 5∞ or PUSH
JOG %fi, then press OK or
PUSH JOG #.
5
%
, then press
fi
or
∞
MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
= INITIAL SET
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
INITIAL SET
=CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
SELECT WITH (5,∞),AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU
OK
•• ••
3
CH5∞
PUSH JOG
SET TIME
Press CH 5∞ or PUSH
JOG %fi until the desired
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time appears, then press
OK or PUSH JOG #.
● Press and hold CH 5∞
or PUSH JOG%fi to
change the time by 30
minutes.
CLOCK SET
TIME DATE YEAR
– –:– – 1/ 1 98
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE
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CH5∞
OK
MENU
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
SET DATE
Press CH 5∞ or PUSH JOG %fi until the desired date
appears, then press OK or PUSH JOG #.
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● Press and hold CH 5∞ or PUSH JOG %fi to change
the date by 15 days.
SET YEAR
Press CH 5∞ or PUSH JOG %fi until the desired year
appears.
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START CLOCK
Press MENU and normal screen appears.
● Summer Time (Daylight saving time) adjust is
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To Make Corrections While
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Setting
Press OK or PUSH JOG # until the item you want to change
blinks, then press CH 5∞ or PUSH JOG %fi.
automatically activated. (See page 11.)
MENU
OK
•• ••
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CH5∞
PUSH JOG
1
CH5∞
OK
MENU
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•• ••
EN 11
Summer Time (Daylight
saving time)
Once you have set the clock, whenever your local time enters
Summer Time or goes back to regular time, you can easily make
the 1-hour time adjustment using this function.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU.
1
ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN
On the Main Menu screen,
move the highlight bar
2
(arrow) to “INITIAL SET”
by pressing CH 5∞ or
PUSH JOG %fi, then press
OK or PUSH JOG #.
2
4
CH5∞
ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN
Move the highlight bar
(arrow) at the Initial Set
3
screen to “CLOCK SET” by
pressing CH 5∞ or PUSH
JOG %fi, then press OK or
PUSH JOG #.
MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
= INITIAL SET
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
INITIAL SET
=CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
SELECT WITH (5,∞),AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU
OK
CONFIRM SUMMER TIME
ADJUST SCREEN
3
PUSH JOG
“SUMMER TIME ADJUST”
appears while the hour
4
digits are blinking.
CLOCK SET
TIME DATE YEAR
22:45 31/7 98 WED
SUMMER TIME ADJUST
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MAKE THE 1-HOUR TIME
ADJUSTMENT
Add or substract 1 hour at the Summer Time Adjust
screen by pressing CH 5∞ or PUSH JOG %fi, then
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press OK or PUSH JOG #.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU.
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OK
CH5∞
MENU
POWER
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Set Receivable Channels
Tuner
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).
MENU
OK
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•• ••
3
POWER
2
CH5∞
PUSH JOG
TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER.
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ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU.
2
ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN
Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to “TUNER SET”
3
by pressing CH 5∞ or
PUSH JOG %fi, then press
OK or PUSH JOG #.
PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL
SET
Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to “AUTO
4
CHANNEL SET” by
pressing CH 5∞ or PUSH
JOG %fi, then press OK or
PUSH JOG #.
● Receivable channels in
your area are
automatically assigned to
the CH 5∞ 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.
FUNCTION SET
= TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
BAND TV
=AUTO CHANNEL SET
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
AUTO CHANNEL SET
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MAIN MENU
TUNER SET
SCANNING...
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.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU.
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NOTE:
If the VCR’s memory backup expires because of a power
failure, set receivable channels again.
CH5∞
OK
MENU
MENU
OK
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EN 13
Add Or Delete A Channel
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU.
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ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET” by
pressing CH 5∞ or PUSH JOG %fi, then press OK or
2
PUSH JOG #.
ACCESS MANUAL
CHANNEL SET SCREEN
Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to “MANUAL
3
CHANNEL SET” by
pressing CH 5∞ or PUSH
2
NUMBER
4
JOG %fi, then press OK or
PUSH JOG #.
ADD OR SKIP DESIRED
CH5∞
PUSH JOG
CHANNEL
Input the channel number
using the NUMBER keys or
4
by pressing CH 5∞ 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.
TUNER SET
BAND TV
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
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU.
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