JVC HR-J7020UM User Manual

ENGLISHEN

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-J7020UM

INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS

Buttons, Connectors and Indicators ................................................ 3

Basic Connections ......................................................................... 5

Initial Settings ............................................................................. 6

Plug&Play Setting................................................................... 6

Language Setting.................................................................... 6

Clock Setting.......................................................................... 6

Display On/Off Setting........................................................... 7

Tuner Setting.......................................................................... 7

Playback...................................................................................... 8

Basic Playback....................................................................... 8

Playback Features .................................................................. 8

Recording .................................................................................. 10

Basic Recording................................................................... 10

Recording Features .............................................................. 10

Timer Recording ......................................................................... 11

Express Timer Programing.................................................... 11

To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode.. 11

Checking, canceling or changing program settings............... 12

Program overlap warning display......................................... 12

Other Functions.......................................................................... 13

Checking tape position ........................................................ 13

Changing display information .............................................. 13

Timer warning display ......................................................... 13

Function settings.................................................................. 13

Editing....................................................................................... 15

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.

¡ATENCION!

Antes de operar su equipo, lea cuidadosamente este instructivo.

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 Hz/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.

Specifications ............................................................................. 16

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.

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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 CR2032. Panasonic (Matsushita Electric) or Maxell is recommended. 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 recordings 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

... 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

(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

4. DO NOT

or Remote. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

5. DO NOT

6. DO NOT

water. Also DO NOT liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.

7. DO NOT

candles, on the apparatus.

8. AVOID

place the VCR ...

block the VCR’s ventilation openings or holes.

place heavy objects on the VCR or Remote. place anything which might spill on top of the VCR

expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. use this equipment in a bathroom or places with

place any containers filled with water or

place any naked flame sources, such as lighted

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 the lithium battery — CR2032 — correctly, with the plus(+) side up into the battery compartment. To open it, press the release tab and carefully, pull the compartment out. The Remote can operate most of your VCR’s functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TVs.

● Point the Remote towards the remote sensor on the target component. The maximum operating distance is about 8 m.

● To operate a JVC TV, use any of the following buttons: TV POWER, TV INPUT, TV CH+/– or TV VOL +/–.

Release

tab

NOTE:

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

Video heads cleaning

The heads get dirty in the following cases:

● in an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity.

● in a dusty environment

● flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes

● continuous usage for a long time

Use a dry cleaning cassette — TCL-2 — 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”) (

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pg. 14).

ATTENTION

To mobile phone user:

Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the VCR may cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a blue back display.

On placing the VCR:

Some TVs generate strong magnetic fields.

● Make sure to place the VCR at least 20 cm (7 or 8 inches) away from a TV.

● DO NOT picture disturbance or malfunctions (power off, etc.) to occur.

place the VCR close to a TV as it may cause noise,

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Buttons, Connectors and Indicators

Front Panel

STOP/EJECT

VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors

Display panel

Play indicator

Record indicator

Cassette loading slot

CH+/–

Timer mode indicator

REW

Remote sensor

REC

PLAY

VCR mode indicator

Rear Panel

Channel and auxiliary input/Clock time

AC power cord

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B C

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– Buttons, Connectors and Indicators –

Remote On-screen display

If you press OSD (OK) on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is

CANCEL

set to “ON”( TV screen. To clear the time counter, press OSD (OK) again. The indications are not recorded even if the VCR is in the recording mode.

Number keys

TIMER

A Channel and auxiliary input B Day and clock time C STEREO program indication D SAP indication E Audio monitor indications F Time counter G Index number H Tape position I Cassette mark J Tape sp e e d K VCR operation mode L Timer warning display

pg. 14), you can see the current VCR status on the

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CH125 RECORD THU 12:00 AM PAUSE STEREO –WARNING– SP SAP TIMER RECORDING

TO START SOON (CANCEL)

NORM HI-FI COUNT –1:23:45

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INDEX – 1

To recall an indication

A Press OSD (OK).

● All indications corresponding to the current status are displayed for 5 seconds. After that, the counter information and RECORD/PAUSE (if in the Record Pause mode), are left displayed on the screen.

B Press OSD (OK) again to clear the display.

● The RECORD/PAUSE indication is left displayed on the screen.

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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

AC power cord

Back of VCR

AC outlet

pg. 16).

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Coaxial cable

Flat feeder

Matching transformer

(not supplied)

To audio/video input connectors

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

RF Connection

A Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV. B Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT. IN terminal on the

rear of the VCR.

C Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV OUT terminal

on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s antenna input terminal.

AV Connection

(improves picture quality during tape playback.) If your TV is equipped with audio/video input connectors

A Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in the illustration. B Connect an audio/video cable between the AUDIO/VIDEO

OUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio/video input connectors on the TV.

● Even if you are using audio/video 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.

Connect VCR to power source

Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

Set VCR channel

The VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch the picture from the VCR on the TV when only using the RF connection. When the VCR is turned off, press STOP/EJECT (

) on the VCR for more than 5 seconds. “CH3” appears on

the display panel. Press CH r/t on the Remote to select “CH3”, “CH4” or “CH–”(OFF), then press OK.

● If Plug&Play or Tuner setting has not previously been performed, the Language Select screen appears and Plug&Play takes place automatically.

● The VCR channel is preset to “CH3”. Set to “CH4” if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area.

Final preparation for use

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.

● If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF connection, press TV/VCR on the Remote so that the VCR mode indicator lights on the display panel.

To 75 ⍀ terminal

RF cable (supplied)

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