HR-J4404UM
VIDEOGRABADOR
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
MANUAL DE
LPT0002-040B
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Model No.
HR-J4404UM
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INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCCIONES
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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.
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.
HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS 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.
Dispose of used battery promptly.
Keep away from children.
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 3840 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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could
void user's authority to operate the equipment.
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CONTENTS
TIMER RECORDING
23
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ............... 23
On-Screen Timer Programming ........... 24
Check And Cancel Programs .......................... 26
Auto SP/EP Timer ............................................ 27
Auto Timer ......................................................28
EDITING
29
Edit To Or From Another VCR ............... 29
Edit From A Camcorder ....................... 30
SPECIAL FEATURES
31
TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ..................... 31
Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control.......... 32
Satellite Receiver Multi-Brand
Remote Control ...............................................33
Control Two JVC VCRs ................................... 34
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 35
Playback ............................................. 35
Recording ............................................ 35
Timer Recording ................................... 35
TROUBLESHOOTING
36
Power ................................................. 36
Tape Transport ..................................... 36
Playback ............................................. 36
Recording ............................................ 36
Timer Recording ................................... 37
Other Problems.................................... 37
INDEX
38
Front View ........................................... 38
Rear View ........................................... 39
Front Display Panel .............................. 39
Remote Control ....................................40
SPECIFICATIONS
41
INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR
4
Basic Connections ..................................4
INITIAL SETTINGS
5
Plug & Play ...........................................5
Clock ..................................................... 6
Preparation ....................................................... 6
Language Select ............................................... 6
Clock Setting ..................................................... 7
Tuner ..................................................... 8
Set Receivable Channels .................................. 8
Add Or Delete A Channel .............................. 10
SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND
RECORDING
11
Simple Playback .................................. 11
Simple Recording ................................. 12
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING
FEATURES
13
Playback Features ............................... 13
Still Picture ...................................................... 13
Slow, Reverse, Reverse Slow Or Fast-Motion
Picture ............................................................ 13
Manual Tracking............................................. 14
Repeat Playback ............................................. 14
Video Stabilizer ...............................................15
Superimpose ................................................... 16
Skip Search ..................................................... 17
Index Search ................................................... 17
Instant ReView ................................................ 17
Counter Reset ..................................................18
Counter Memory ............................................ 18
Tape Position Indicator ................................... 18
Next-Function Memory .................................. 18
B.E.S.T. Picture System......................... 19
Preparation ..................................................... 19
Recording ....................................................... 20
Playback ......................................................... 21
Recording Features .............................. 22
Record One Program While
Watching Another .......................................... 22
Display Elapsed Recording Time ..................... 22
ENGLISH
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR
CHECK CONTENTS
1 Makesurethepackagecontainsalloftheaccessories
listed in "SPECIFICATIONS" (
pg. 41).
SITUATE VCR
2 PlacetheVCRonastable,horizontalsurface.
CONNECT VCR TO TV
3 Theconnectionmethodyouusedependsonthetypeof
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 (not supplied)
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
4 ConnectthepowerplugtoanACoutlet.
FINAL PREPARATION FOR
USE
5 SelecttheVCRchannel(3or4)bysettingtheswitch
on the rear of the VCR as shown in the illustration.
Turn on the power to the TV. You are now able to perform
simple playback (
pg. 11) and recording (
pg. 12).
NOTES:
The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display
the audio and video signals from the VCR. The VCR's CH3-
CH4 switch sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4.
The CH3CH4 switch is preset to the CH3 position.
Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area.
If your TV has no AV input terminals, set the channel on the
TV to correspond to the CH3CH4 switch on the back of the
VCR.
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 (
pg. 22).
For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the
Index (REAR VIEW
pg. 39).
Basic
Connections
Back of VCR
AC Outlet
AC Power
Cord
Matching Transformer
Antenna or Cable
Flat Feeder
Coaxial Cable
300 ohm terminal
75 ohm terminal
RF
OUT
Connect the power plug to an
AC outlet before installing the
lithium battery.
pg. 5
RF Cable
(provided)
TV
Back of VCR
ANT. IN (Antenna or
Cable input)
CH3
CH4
VIDEO
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Plug & Play
The Plug & Play function sets the tuner channels automatically
when the POWER button is first pressed to power on the VCR
after you connect the power plug to an AC outlet.
Auto Tuner Set
PLUG & PLAY SETUP
1 ConnecttheantennacabletotheVCR( pg.4).Then
connect the VCR's power plug to an AC outlet.
TURN ON THE VCR
2 PressPOWER.Thetunerchannelswillautomaticallybe
set.
The auto channel set function scans all the channels
that are receivable by your VCR. It then automatically
assigns each receivable channels to the CH
5
buttons. It skips non-receivable channels. During
auto channel set the channel numbers are displayed
as they are scanned and set.
After you perform Plug & Play, if the tuner channels
have not been set properly or if "SIN SEÑAL" is
displayed on screen, make sure that the antenna
cable is connected to the VCR properly and turn off
the VCR power once, then turn the power back on;
the VCR will try Plug & Play again.
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
3 PressMENUasmanytimesasnecessary.
INITIAL SETTINGS
IMPORTANT
Don't press any buttons on the VCR or remote while
Plug & Play is in progress.
If you perform Plug & Play successfully, there's no need
to perform the Tuner procedures (
pg. 8). If, however,
you want to add or delete channels, refer to "Add Or
Delete A Channel" on page 10.
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Installing/Removing the lithium battery
1 Make sure that the power plug is connected to an AC outlet
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 up 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.
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.
Front Display Panel
During Plug & Play
The channel numbers are displayed as
they are scanned and set.
When Plug & Play is completed, the lowest
position number will appear on the front
display panel.
AJUSTE AUTOMATICO
DE CANALES
EXPLORANDO ...
PRESIONE (MENU) P/TERMINAR
On-Screen Display
AJUSTE AUTOMATICO
DE CANALES
FIN DE EXPLORACION
PRESIONE (MENU) P/TERMINAR