JVC HR-J620U Owner’s Manual
JVC
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-J620U
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TRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the rear of cabinet. Retain
this information forfuture reference.
Model No. HR-J620U
Serial No.
PU30425-1547-1
Safety Precautions
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
I Note to CATV system installer:
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
i This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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:
• 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.
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 _VITER LES CHOCS I_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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• Cassettes marked "VHS" (or "S-VHS") can be used with this video
cassette recorder.
• HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
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 E7 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.
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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, tbxs
function automatically turns on the VCR, rewinds the tape, searches
for the beginning of your recorded program, and starts playback.
Timer-Recording _ p.22
Ten minute memory backup if there is a power fadure.
Auto Daylight Saving Time _" p.12
Getting To Know Your VCR
Front Panel ...................................................... 4
Display Panel ................................................... ,5
Back Panel ...................................................... 6
Wireless Remote Control ................................... 7
On-S6reen Menus and Displays ........................... 8
Setting Up Your VCR
Making the right connections ............................ 10
Setting your VCR's clock ................................. 12
Setting your VCR's tuner ................................. 13
I_ Playback ...........................................15
• Recording .........................................19
Timer-Recording ............................22
Special Features ............................25
I_Q Editing ...........................................26
9 If You Have Any Questions
Before requesting service ................................. 28
Notes regarding .............................................. 30
Automatic adjustment of the VCR's clock for Daylight Saving
Time.
TV and Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote
Control _;_p.25
Compatible with most major brands of televisions and Cable
Boxes for basic control functions. Puts an end to two-handed
remote control.
Precautions ...........................................31
About head cleaning ..........................31
Specifications .......................................31
Operaciones oasmasen._ __
espafiol .............................:,_................32
For Servicing ........................................34
Warranty .................................................35
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Getting To Know Your VCR
MENU/SELECT/CH/SET buttons _ p.9 Cassette Loading Slot
POWER Button Infrared Sensor Window
Display Panel
VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors
_" p.26, 27
(Pointtheremoteconn'oltowardth_s.)
Basic operation buttons
II/_ STOP/EJECT
I_ PLAY
<1<1/1_1_ Rewind/Fast-Forward
II PAUSE
• REC
WARNING
• Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into the cassette loading
slot since this could lead to injury or damage tothe mechanism.
Be esnecially careful with children.
• Do not try to pull out a cassette once automatic loading has
started.This could cause injury ordamage the mechanism.
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Mode Indicators Clock Display Mode Indicators
Instant Timer Timer mode Counter Display Recording
Video
"Cassette Loaded"
"Counter Memory" ms
AM/PM Indicators
Channel Display
Tape speed ("AU"forAUXmode)
• 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.
*Channel is not pisplayed during playback.
Usable cassettes
Full-Size VHS
T-60 (ST-60**)
T-90
T-30 (ST-30**)
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 used just like any full-si-_ 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.
Playback
Pause
(Displayed together with "REC" while
recording is paused, and with "PLAY"
during still or slow motion)
- Multichannel TV Sound Indicators
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Getting To Know Your VCR (cont'd)
AC Power Cord 0_- p. 10 Video Input Connector _" p. 26
Audio Input Connectors
0_ p. 26
Audio Output Connectors
z_-p. 11, 18, 26
PAUSE/SPECIAL FUNCTION connector
0_-p. 18, 27
ANT. IN Connector _-p. 10
RF OUT Connector 0_-p. 10
Video Output Connector _" p. 11, 18, 26
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RF Output Channel Select Switch 0_-p. 10
Instant Re-View
Display _ p. 5, 17
TV/VIDEO Mode Switching
Multi-Purpose Digit Keys
Tape Speed
ENTER/OSD _ p. 8, 19
C.MEMORY/ADD
p. 14, 17
TV Volume _ p. 25
SHUTTLE PLUS _" p. 15, 16
SKIP
p. 14, 17, 24
SKIP SEARCH _" p. 16
Timer _ p. 23
On-Screen Menu _ p. 9
TV/CABLE/VCR control select
switch _- p. 25
• Set to the appropriate position
depending on the unit you
wish to operate.
Basic Functions
_:_ p. 15, 19
A/B CODE select switch
_p. 26
Installing Batteries
[] Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow.
[] Insert 2 "AAA"-size batteries (provided) in the correct directions.
[] Replacethecover.
How To Use
This remote control can operate most of your VCR's functions.
Set the TV/CABLF_./VCRswitch 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 (*26ft).
This remote control can also operate TVs and Cable Boxes of various
brands. For instmctaons, _ p. 25.
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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.).
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.
To recall an indication
[] Press ENTER/OSD.
• 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.
SUN 12:00 AM
REp_0UR@ _Tape speed indicator
sP--
MEMORYOFF
COUNT -1:23:451
To stop the on-screen indications from being
shown
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 (- MAINMENU "_
"MAIN MENU" SCl'een. _/ PROGRAM SET _/
[] Press SET to move the cursor to / oFUNCTIONSET |
FUNCTION SET, and then press [ I,ITIAt.SET /
SELECT. |t PRESS(SELECT,SET+/-) /|
[] Press SET to move the cursor to
SUPERIMPOSE, and then press
SELECT.
Counter memory on/off
Counter reading
/ TUNER SET |
L____s (ME.u)_E.O____.j
_" FUNCTION
/ AUTOTIMER
#SUPERIMPOSE
] PRESS(SELECT,SET+/-)
[] Press SET to Choose OFF.
[] Press MENU as many times as
necessary to exit.
• Setting is completed, and a
normal TV screen is displayed.
I SUPEI_MPO$E
€ OFF
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m 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.
.............. Press MENU button.
TVscreen )
[_ .............. Press SET button.
.............. Press SELECT button.
* Press MENU to return to the TV screen.
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(If the clock has
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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 theTV antennafrom theTV.
[] 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
Cord
Back of VCR
AC Outlet
!
RF Cable
(provided)
Antenna or Cable
. Flat Feeder jt --
Coaxial Cable
IN
(Antenna or
Cable input)
OUT
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See the "Basic Guide For VCR Connections" sheet enclosed with
this instruction manual for more information and other possible
connections.
[ 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.
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Back of VCR
75 ohm terminal
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 the VCR's AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT to the
TV's AV-IN terminals.
Back of VCR
AUDIO OUT l
AC Outlet
Antenna or Cable
J
(Antenna or
Cable input)
RF OUT
I T VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
I DJUST RF SETTING IF
NECESSARY
Even if your TV is connected using AV input connectors, it is
necessary to also connect your VCR and TV using the RF cable if
you ever wish to watch a program while recording another (_:_"
p.19).
Video Cable (optional)
Audio Cable (optional)
AUDIO IN
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