JVC LPT0534-001A, GEM-RP1CA, GEM-RP2AS, GEM-RP3S Instructions Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-J6008UM

INSTRUCTIONS

LPT0534-001A Printed in Malaysia
COPYRIGHT © 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0401 IYVfIDfPJ

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.

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, 50/60 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.

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.

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 Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo,
Sony or Maxell CR2025. 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 recording 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 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 or holes.
(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 place heavy objects on the VCR or Remote.

4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the VCR
or Remote.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or
electric shock may be caused.)

5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.

6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with
water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with water or
liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted
plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.

7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.

8. 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.

How to use the Remote

Before use, insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with the
polarity ( and ) matched correctly as indicated on the battery
compartment or on the lid.
The Remote can operate most of your VCR’s functions, as well as
basic functions of TV sets, cable boxes and DBS receivers.

● Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target
component.

● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about
8m.

NOTE:

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

Video heads cleaning

Use a dry cleaning cassette — TCL-2UX — 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”).

Buttons, Connectors and Indicators

Front Panel

Cassette loading slot

Rear Panel

VIDEO/AUDIO
input connectors

Display panel

Play indicator

Record indicator

Remote
sensor

Timer mode indicator

VCR mode indicator

Channel and auxiliary input/Clock time

AC power cord

Lithium battery compartment

B
C
D

E

K
J
I

H
G
F

– Buttons, Connectors and Indicators –

Remote

Number keys

* VPS/PDC is not currently available in south America and not

possible with this VCR.

On-screen display

If you press OK on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to
“ON”, you can see the current VCR status on the TV screen. After
about 5 seconds, indications other than the time counter
disappear. To clear the time counter, press OK again.
The indications are not recorded even if the VCR is in the
recording mode.

A

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

TO START SOON
(CANCEL)

B

NORM
HI-FI COUNT –1:23:45

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

Tap e s pe ed

K

VCR operation mode

L

Timer warning display

+++ E

L

INDEX 1

Basic Connections

A

Check contents

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in
“Specifications”.

B

Situate VCR

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

C

Connect VCR to TV

Antenna or cable

Coaxial cable

Flat feeder

Matching transformer

(not supplied)

AC power cord

Back of VCR

D

Connect VCR to power source

Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

E

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

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the display panel. Press PR+/– 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.

F

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.

Installing/Removing the lithium battery

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.
A Make sure that the power plug is connected to an AC outlet

and turn off the VCR power.

B Open the battery cover while pressing the release tab as

illustrated.

C Insert a lithium battery with the plus (+) side up and push it in.

● To remove the lithium battery, press the latch downward
using a pointed non-metallic object, then pull out the
lithium battery.

D Close the battery cover until it clicks in place.

AC outlet

To audio/video
input connectors

Audio/video cable
(not supplied)

To 75 ⍀ terminal

TV

To 300 ⍀ terminal

RF cable
(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 RF 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.