JVC HR-J631T User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-J631T

POWER

TV/VIDEO DISPLAY

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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

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INSTRUCTIONS

PU30425-1835

Dear Customer,

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

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in

CAUTIONS

CAUTION

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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`, 60Hz 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 ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.

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.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

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.

damage to the VCR, remote control 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.

3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or remote control.

4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the VCR or remote control.

5. 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.

**ABOUT HEAD CLEANING

Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.

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 44 – 45 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.

CAUTION:

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

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. n G-Code is a trademark applied for by Gemstar Development

Corporation. G-Code system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

CONTENTS

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 4

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

INITIAL SETTINGS 5

Clock .....................................................5

Tuner .....................................................6

Set Receivable Channels .................................. 6

Add Or Delete A Channel ................................ 8

G-Code Setup......................................... 9

IMPLE PLAYBACK AND

RECORDING 12

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

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

LAYBACK AND RECORDING

FEATURES 14

Playback .............................................14

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

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

Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Play ............... 15

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

Manual Tracking............................................. 16

Select The Soundtrack .................................... 17

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

Skip Search .....................................................19

Repeat Playback ............................................. 19

Index Search ...................................................19

Instant ReView ................................................20

Counter Reset ..................................................20

Counter Memory ............................................ 20

Tape Position Indicator ................................... 21

Next-Function Memory .................................. 21

B.E.S.T. Picture System ......................... 22

Preparation .....................................................22

Recording .......................................................23

Playback .........................................................24

Recording ............................................25

Record One Program While

Watching Another .......................................... 25

Display Elapsed Recording Time..................... 25

Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program)........ 26

To Record SAP Programs ................................ 26

TIMER RECORDING 27

Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ............... 27

G-Code Timer Programming ................ 28

On-Screen Timer Programming ........... 30

Check And Cancel Programs .......................... 32

Auto SP/EP Timer............................................ 33

Auto Timer ...................................................... 34

PECIAL FEATURES 35

TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ..................... 35

EDITING 36

Edit From A Camcorder ....................... 36

Edit To Or From Another VCR............... 38

Control Two JVC VCRs ................................... 38

Audio Dubbing ....................................39

TROUBLESHOOTING 40

Power .................................................40

Tape Transport .....................................40

Playback .............................................40

Recording ............................................40

Timer Recording ...................................41

Other Problems....................................41

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 42

Playback .............................................42

Recording ............................................42

Timer Recording ...................................42

SPECIFICATIONS 43 I

NDEX 44

Front View ...........................................44

Rear View ...........................................44

Front Display Panel ..............................45

Remote Control ....................................45

Basic

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Z pg. 43).

Connections

Antenna or Cable

Coaxial Cable

Flat Feeder

AC Power Cord

Back of VCR

AC Outlet

Matching Transformer

Video Cable (not supplied)

Audio Cable (not supplied)

ANTENNAIN (Antenna or Cable input)

RF OUT

RF Cable (supplied)

SITUATE VCR

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

CONNECT VCR TO TV

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.

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.

CONNECT VCR TO POWER SOURCE

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.

75 ohm terminal

NOTES:

●

Even if your TV has AV input terminals, you must connect it to the VCR using an RF cable in order to record one show while watching another (Z pg. 25).

●

For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the Index (REAR VIEW Z pg. 44).

INITIAL SETTINGS

POWER

CH5∞

Clock

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER. If watching channel 13, press TV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is

displayed on the front display panel.

ACCESS ON-SCREEN MENU

Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu screen.

TV/VIDEO

NUMBER

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PUSH JOG ™/£

CH5∞

POWER

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

At the Main Menu screen, place the arrow next to

“INITIAL SET” by pressing

, then press OK.

∞

ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN

Place the arrow at the Initial Set screen next to

“CLOCK SET” by pressing

, then press OK.

∞

SET DATE AND TIME

Press the appropriate

NUMBER keys to set the

date and time (if only 1 digit, press "0" first). Press CH▲▼ to set AM/PM, then press OK . The next setting that can be set begins flashing. When you’re finished with this set-up procedure, press MENU to start the clock.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

=INITIAL SET

B.E.S.T.PICTURE SYSTEM

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

INITIAL SET

=CLOCK SET

G-CODE SET-UP

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

CLOCK SET

DATE 1/ 1/96 MON TIME – – : – – AM

PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

NOTE:

CH▲▼ can be used to perform all operations. (In this case, press OK after each setting.)

MAKE CORRECTIONS

To change any of the settings, press OK or PUSH JOG ™£ until the item you want to change blinks,

then set as in step 5.

POWER

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Set Receivable Channels

Tuner

TV/VIDEO

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POWER

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER. If watching on channel 13, press TV/ VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is displayed

on the front display panel.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary .

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "TUNER SET" by pressing

,then press OK.

∞

ACCESS BAND SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "BAND" by pressing

∞

, then press OK.

SET FREQUENCY BAND

If you receive your TV channels from an external

antenna, select "TV". If you receive your TV channels from a cable TV system, select "CATV". Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing CH then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen.

∞

=BAND

AFC AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET

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

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

TUNER SET

BAND

=CATV

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PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET

Place the arrow next to "AUTO CHANNEL SET" by

pressing CH press OK. Receivable channels in your area are automatically assigned to the CH non-receivable channels are skipped.

∞

buttons, and

∞

, then

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 band setting and connections and start again.

AUTO CHANNEL SET

(TV)

CH 2 ADD

SCANNING ...

PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

ADD

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CH.SKIP

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Add Or Delete A Channel

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner procedure on page 6.

● To add a channel, go to step 2.

● To delete a channel, skip to step 4.

ACCESS AFC SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "AFC" by pressing CH press OK.

MAKE SELECTION

Place the arrow next to "SPCL" by pressing CH

then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen.

∞

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

AFC

NORM

=SPCL

ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "MANUAL CHANNEL SET" by pressing CH

, then press OK.

∞

, then

STORE DESIRED CHANNEL

Input the channel number using the NUMBER keys or

by pressing CH press ADD to add or CH.SKIP to delete. Repeat for each channel you want to store or skip.

, then

∞

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

SELECT CH NO. AND PRESS (ADD/SKIP) PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

(CATV)

CH 125 SKIP

G-Code Setup

POWER

TV/VIDEO

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The G-Code timer programming system eliminates the need to input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the timer record function. Simply key in the G-Code number for the TV program you wish to record (found in most TV listings) and the VCR’s timer is automatically programmed.

Depending on the TV or cable stations that you receive and the channel numbers that they are received on in your area, you may have to make certain changes in your VCR’s “Guide Channel Set” menu to get proper results. Please read the following information carefully to find out which tasks you need to perform.

Before G-Code setup you must have performed the following procedures:

● Clock setting (Z pg. 5)

● Tuner setting (Z pg. 6)

Channel Number Matching

Most TV listings have a chart indicating the “Guide Channel” number assigned to each station for purposes of G-Code programming. Check the chart in your TV listings and see if the Guide Channel numbers listed for the stations you receive are the same as the channel number on which each is received by your VCR .

If the numbers match, go directly to “G-Code Timer Programming” (Z pg. 28).

If the numbers are different, and you want to be able to timer record programs from those stations, you have to inform the VCR of the mismatch. Go to step 1. If you will not want to timer record from those stations, you can go directly to “G-Code Timer Programming” (Z pg. 28).

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TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER. If watching channel 13, press TV/ VIDEO to select the TV’s VIDEO mode. VIDEO is

displayed on the front display panel.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

Press CH arrow next to “INITIAL

SET”, then press OK.

to place the

∞

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

=INITIAL SET

B.E.S.T. PICTURE SYSTEM

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

ACCESS G-CODE SET-UP SCREEN

Press CH arrow next to “G-CODE

SET-UP”, then press OK.

to place the

∞

CLOCK SET

=G-CODE SET-UP

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

ACCESS GUIDE CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Press CH arrow next to “GUIDE

CHANNEL SET”, then press OK.

to place the

∞

=GUIDE CHANNEL SET

GUIDE CHANNEL MAP

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

MAIN MENU

INITIAL SET

G-CODE SET-UP

INPUT GUIDE CHANNEL NUMBER

Press CH appropriate NUMBER keys

to input the Guide Channel number as shown in the TV listing. Then press OK.

or the

∞

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

GUIDE CH : VCR CH

1 : 1

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

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INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL NUMBER

Press CH the number of the channel on which the Guide

Channel’s broadcasts are received. Then press OK.

● If there is more than one mismatch, repeat steps 6 and 7

or the appropriate NUMBER keys to input

∞

for each instance.

RETURN TO G-CODE SETUP SCREEN

Press MENU.

CHECK INPUT DATA

Press CH arrow next to “GUIDE

CHANNEL MAP”, then press OK.

● The Guide Channel and

● If you entered more than

to place the

∞

VCR channel numbers you input appear on the screen in ascending order. Check to ensure you’ve entered them correctly.

10 sets of numbers, press OK to see the next set of numbers.

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

=GUIDE CHANNEL MAP

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

GUIDE CHANNEL MAP

GUIDE: VCR GUIDE : VCR

6 :47 10 :55 12 :41 15 :38 33 :28 67 :49

PRESS (OK) TO NEXT PRESS (MENU) TO END

G-CODE SET-UP

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

You can now use G-Code for quick and simple timer programming (Z pg. 28).

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

STOP

SHUTTLE

Simple Playback

SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

LOAD A CASSETTE

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 "0H 00M 00S".

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

playback begins automatically.

FIND PROGRAM START POINT

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left and release it.

To go forward, press FF or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right and release it.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. "B.E.S.T. PICTURE SYSTEM" appears on screen (Z pg. 24).

STOP PLAYBACK

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

REW (Rewind)

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FF (Fast-Forward)

Usable cassettes

● 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 and play back regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to play back Super VHS recordings.

Simple

STOP

PLAY

SP/EP

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP/EJECT

LOAD A CASSETTE

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

Recording

REC

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ENTER

SELECT RECORDING CHANNEL

Press CH5∞. Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys, then press ENTER. (The channel changes after a few

seconds whether you press ENTER or not.)

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.

START RECORDING

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 (Z pg. 23).

PAUSE/RESUME RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

STOP RECORDING

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

Accidental erasure prevention

● To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,

remove its record safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

PAUSE

REC

Record safety tab

Still

JOG

PAUSE

SHUTTLE

PLAY

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES

Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder’s controls or the remote control.

Playback

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NOTE:

Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the following procedures.

Still Picture/Frame-ByFrame Playback

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the CH 5 button to correct the picture.

ACTIVATE FRAME-BYFRAME PLAYBACK

Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-byframe playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame

playback.

Press PAUSE.

Press PUSH JOG ™ or £.

∞

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

PAUSE

Slow Motion/

PUSH JOG ™/£

Reverse Slow Motion

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse

slow motion (refer to the illustration above).

During still picture, press and hold PUSH JOG ™ or £. Release to return to still picture.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

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