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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-J643U
HR-J443U
TV, CABLE / DBS operation – Press and hold
TV CABLE/DBS button, then press POWER,
CH 5/∞, TV/VCR, 0 – 9 , ENTER
TV
CABLE/DBS
A/B
POWER
TV/VCR
1
2
3
MBR SET
4
5
6
7
8
9
DISPLAY
DAILY
WEEKLY
TIMER
ENTER
0
AUX
SP/EP
OSD
CANCEL C.MEMORY
C.RESET/CH.SKIP
ADD
TV
CH
SKIP SEARCH
VOL
1
3
¡
REW
PLAY
FF
¶
7
8
REC
STOP
PAUSE
POWER
MENU
4
¢
OK
SHUTTLE PLUS
VIDEO (MONO) L – AUDIO – R
The VCR illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the HR-J643U.
SP
AM
MENU
V C R
PM
TIMER
H
M
INSTRUCTIONS
(Hi-Fi)
(Monaural)
PLAY
REW
2
REC
STOP/EJECT
ST
R E C
CH
q
5/8
SAP
PLAY
OK
M
PAUSE
S
FF
2
PAUSE
6
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the rear of cabinet. Retain
this information for future reference.
Model No. HR-J643U/HR-J443U
Serial No.
LPT0002-001A
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- Page 1 ¶ STOP PAUSE POWER MENU ¢ SHUTTLE PLUS VIDEO (MONO) L – AUDIO – R MENU The VCR illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the HR-J643U. INSTRUCTIONS (Hi-Fi) (Monaural) PLAY STOP/EJECT R E C V C R PLAY...
- Page 2 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. CAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing. - Page 4 BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR ..please read the sections/literature listed below. ”Cautions” on page 2 ”Important Products Safety Instructions” on the previous pages...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Edit From A Camcorder Or Another VCR ... 34 PECIAL FEATURES TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 35 DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 36 Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 36 Control Two JVC VCRs ... 37 Child Lock ...37 ROUBLESHOOTING Power ... 38 Tape Transport ... 38 Playback ... -
Page 6: Basic Connections
If RF connection to TV is used, when switching from VCR to TV mode and from TV to VCR it may be necessary to issue a CH UP and then CH DOWN on TV to obtain a good quality picture. -
Page 7: Plug & Play
If you perform Plug & Play successfully, D.S.T. will be set to “AUTO”. At the D.S.T. adjustment time ( VCR's power must be off and your cable box must be set to the host PBS channel in your area for the D.S.T. adjustment to take place. -
Page 8: Language
Language Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). ¶ MENU This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in English, Spanish or French (not including messages superimposed on the TV picture). Select the desired language using this procedure. -
Page 9: Clock
Clock Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). ¶ MENU Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play function. Access the Override Auto Clock Set screen to choose the Auto, Semi-Auto or Manual clock setting procedure. -
Page 10: Semi-Auto
Set screen reappears. NOTES: For cable box users: Select "AUTO" or the channel on your VCR that receives the cable box channels, and set the cable box to the PBS channel. There are some PBS channels that do not transmit clock setting data. -
Page 11: Manual
(arrow) to "AUTO CLOCK SET" by pressing CH the VCR. Do not power it on again until the clock has been adjusted. The clock is automatically adjusted on the hour except at 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM. -
Page 12: Tuner
Tuner Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). ¶ MENU Set Receivable Channels POWER ¡ ¢ SHUTTLE PLUS INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. - Page 13 MENU SHUTTLE PLUS INFORMATION The VCR detects the band (TV or CATV) and selects the correct band automatically during Auto Channel Set. If necessary, you can check the setting at the Band screen. At the Tuner Set screen, move the highlight bar (arrow) to "BAND"...
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Page 14: Add Or Delete A Channel
CH.SKIP ¶ MENU Add Or Delete A Channel NUMBER ¡ ¢ SHUTTLE PLUS INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner procedure on page 12. To add a channel, go to step 2. To delete a channel, skip to step 4. -
Page 15: Imple Playback And Recording
SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Simple Playback Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). REW (Rewind) ¶ Usable cassettes Full-Size VHS T-30 (ST-30**) T-60 (ST-60**) T-90 T-120 (ST-120**) T-160 (ST-160**) ST-210** Compact VHS*... -
Page 16: Simple Recording
Simple Recording Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). ¶ SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) NUMBER SP/EP ¡ PAUSE ¢ Accidental erasure prevention LOAD A CASSETTE Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette. -
Page 17: Features
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES Playback Features ¶ High-Speed Search ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search. To resume normal playback, press PLAY. NOTE: For short searches, during playback or still press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds. -
Page 18: Manual Tracking
Pause. Manual tracking is possible during hands-free slow-motion. ¡ During hands-free slow-motion playback, simply press CH5 or ∞ on the VCR's front panel or remote to adjust tracking. ¢ Tape Position Indicator The Tape position indicator... -
Page 19: Video Stabilizer
SHUTTLE PLUS Video Stabilizer You can correct vertical vibration when playing back unstable EP recordings that were made on another VCR. When this function is set to "ON", vertical vibration will be automatically corrected. *The default setting is "OFF". ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. -
Page 20: Superimpose
(No indication during still and search.) Press OSD again to clear the display. 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... -
Page 21: Select The Soundtrack (Hr-J643U Only)
Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stop mode. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CH5 ∞... -
Page 22: Index Search
An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is paused and then resumed. Instant ReView At the press of a button, you can power up your VCR, rewind the tape and begin viewing the most recent timer-recorded program. ¡... -
Page 23: Repeat Playback
TIMER C.RESET ¶ Next-Function Memory The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding. * Before continuing, ensure that the VCR is in stop mode. a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind . . . -
Page 24: Active Video Calibration
Active Video Calibration Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). ¶ MENU PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Active Video Calibration checks the condition of the tape during recording and playback, and compensates for poor reproduction to provide the best quality recording and playback pictures. -
Page 25: Recording
¶ Playback The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you start playback. Before beginning, perform steps 1 and 2 on page 15 ("Simple Playback") before continuing. START PLAYBACK Press PLAY. The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use. -
Page 26: Recording Features
During recording, press OSD at any time to see the elapsed time. All indications corresponding to the current status of the VCR are displayed for 5 seconds. The counter display remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time. Press OSD again to remove the display. -
Page 27: Stereo And Sap (Second Audio Program) (Hr-J643U Only)
Hi-Fi and Normal audio tracks. Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) (HR-J643U Only) Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi- channel TV Sound broadcasts. The ST indicator on the front display panel lights during stereo broadcast reception, and SAP lights during SAP program reception. -
Page 28: Timer Recording
On-Screen Timer Programming Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). ¶ MENU You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8 shows, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be... - Page 29 To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER again. Pressing once more re-engages it. In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory backup keeps your selections for approximately 10 minutes. If you select "PROGRAM SET" without having set the date and time, an error message appears.
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Page 30: Check And Cancel Programs
TIMER CANCEL ¶ MENU Check And Cancel Programs POWER To Cancel A Program . . . ¡ ¢ SHUTTLE PLUS TIMER RECORDING (cont.) DISENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER, then press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN Press CH 5 ∞... -
Page 31: Auto Timer
SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. NOTE: For safety, when AUTO TIMER is set to “OFF”, all other VCR functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To disengage the timer, press TIMER. pg. 29), press MENU. -
Page 32: Instant Timer Recording (Itr)
REC to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes. NOTES: You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR's front panel. After you set the ITR time, the previous display reappears. To check the remaining time, press REC once during record- ing and the remaining time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. -
Page 33: Diting
Another VCR Player AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN Recorder You can use your VCR as the player and another VCR as the recorder. MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable between your VCR's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and another VCR’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors. -
Page 34: Edit From A Camcorder Or Another Vcr
VIDEO Player VIDEO Camcorder AUDIO OUT Another VCR Player ¶ You can use a camcorder or another VCR as the player and your VCR as the recorder. Your VCR AV cable (not supplied) ¡ EDITING (cont.) MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable between the camcorder’s or the playback VCR's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN... -
Page 35: Special Features
Press in succession down TV Multi-Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVC remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs listed below. *The default setting is JVC code 01. POWER NUMBER ¡... -
Page 36: Dbs Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control
¶ STOP DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands of DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers listed below. TURN ON THE DBS RECEIVER Turn the power on using the DBS receiver's remote control. -
Page 37: Control Two Jvc Vcrs
Control Two JVC VCRs The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs independently; one set to respond to your remote control's A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals. -
Page 38: Troubleshooting
Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair. POWER SYMPTOM 1. -
Page 39: Timer Recording
This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction. If the VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the power cord from the AC supply. Wait for a while and then plug the power back in. -
Page 40: Playback
Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode? A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads. -
Page 41: List Of Terms
INDEX List Of Terms This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names. A/B Code ...37 Active Video Calibration ... 24 Add Channel ...14 AFC ...14 Audio Monitor ...21 Auto Channel Setting ... 13 Auto Clock Setting ... -
Page 42: Front View
3 Rewind [REW] Button ( 4 PLAY Button ( pg. 15) 5 Fast-Forward [FF] Button ( 6 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors ( * The HR-J443U has only one AUDIO input connector. 7 MENU Button ( pg. 8) V C R MENU TIMER pg. -
Page 43: Rear View
REAR VIEW 1 Power Cord ( pg. 6) 2 VIDEO/AUDIO Output Connectors ( * The HR-J443U has only one AUDIO output connector. FRONT DISPLAY PANEL V C R TIMER 1 VCR Mode Indicator ( pg. 26) 2 Tape Speed Indicators ( pg. -
Page 44: Remote Control
15) pg. 17) pg. 8) How To Use The remote control can operate most of your VCR's functions. Point the remote control toward the sensor window. Press the appropriate operation button. The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m. -
Page 45: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V` , 60 Hz Power consumption : 21 W (HR-J643U) : 19 W (HR-J443U) Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F) Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (W x H x D) : 360 x 94 x 276 mm (14-3/16"... -
Page 46: For Servicing (Only In U.s.a.)
Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products. -
Page 47: Arranty (Only In U.s.a.)
WHAT WE WILL DO: If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. - Page 48 COPYRIGHT © 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP. 41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N.J. 07407 JVC CANADA INC. 21 Finchdene Square, Scarborough Ontario M1X 1A7 Printed in Malaysia U/U(C) 1296HOV...