Page 1: Table Of Contents
PAUSE PROG TV VOL ¢ /MENU POWER C.MEMORY TV VOL PUSH JOG Press and hold TV button while pressing , TV PROG. + / –, TV / VCR AUTO SP/LP TIMER INSTRUCTIONS COLOUR REVIEW SYSTEM PROG SPLPEP PAL NTSC ENGLISH...
Page 2: Safety First
ABOUT HEAD CLEANING Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or inter- rupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.
Page 3: Installing Your New Recorder
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections Aerial terminal Back of TV RF Cable (provided) AV-IN terminals AV Cable (not provided) Mains Power Cord Rear View Mains outlet AUDIO OUT/ VIDEO OUT Connect the power plug to an AC outlet before installing the lithium battery.
Page 4: Initial Settings
Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set ATTENTION Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the recorder's memory backup has expired, all the stored stations remain in the recorder's memory and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again. If you have moved to a different area or a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform tuner setting.
Page 5: Video Channel Set
Installing/Removing the lithium battery Make sure that the power plug is connected to an AC outlet and turn off the VCR power. Open the battery cover while pressing the release tab as illustrated. Insert a lithium battery with the plus (+) side up and push it...
Page 6: Select Language
Select Language Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). ¶ MENU ¡ ¢ PUSH JOG INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) TURN ON THE RECORDER Press ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU twice. ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to FUNCTION SET "INITIAL SET", then press...
Page 7: Select Television System
Select Television System Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). ¶ MENU Major Countries Kuwait, U.A.E, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq China, Mongolia, Russia Hong Kong ¡ ¢ PUSH JOG TV System NOTES: If no colours appear on the screen when using a multi-system...
Page 8: Clock Set
Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). START+/– ¶ MENU ¡ ¢ PUSH JOG NOTE: If the year digits are automatically cleared, it is possible that you have input 29th February for a non-leap year. Input the correct data. INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) TURN THE RECORDER ON Press...
Page 9: On-Screen Displays
On-Screen Displays Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). ¶ MENU NOTES: When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting. During playback, the operation mode indicators may be disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.
Page 10: Playback
Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). ¶ The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV just like a TV programme.
Page 11: Playback Features
Playback Features ¶ Variable-Speed Search ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH During playback, press PUSH JOG The more times you press, the faster the playback picture moves. To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction. To resume normal playback, press PLAY. Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder’s controls or the remote control.
Page 12: Manual Tracking
¶ C.MEMORY Repeat Playback Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 20 times repeatedly. START PLAYBACK Press PLAY. ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release. The Play indicator ($) on the display panel blinks slowly.
Page 13: Index Search
Index Search Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction. NOTE: Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH Press PUSH JOG (™...
Page 14: Recording
Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). TV PROG NUMBER ¶ RECORD TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. You can “capture” a TV programme using your video recorder.
Page 15: Recording Features
While Watching Another Elapsed Recording Time Indication You can check the exact time of a recording. TV/VCR C. RESET Instant Timer Recording (ITR) This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off ¡...
Page 16: Picture System
B.E.S.T. Picture System Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). ¶ RECORD MENU Display Panel Indication As the tape check progresses, the “–” marks on the display panel increase upward. Once the "BEST" indicator starts blinking, the check is complete.
Page 17 ¡ ¶ RECORD ¢ NOTES: The B.E.S.T. system works for SP and LP (or EP) modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated. It does not work during recording. In the case of timer recording, the B.E.S.T. system works before recording is initiated.
Page 18: Timer Recording
Timer Programming Remember, the clock must be set before you can programme the timer ( pg. 8). Before performing the following steps: Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically. Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button.( START+/–...
Page 19 ¶ AUTO SP/LP TIMER Indicator NOTES: The Auto SP/LP Timer feature is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not work properly with any tapes longer than E-180 as well as some tapes of shorter lenghs. Even if, in step 1, you press AUTO SP/LP TIMER and the AUTO SP/LP TIMER indicator lights up, that doesn’t mean that the recorder will automatically change from SP to LP (or EP)
Page 20: Auto Timer
¶ MENU Auto Timer When the Auto Timer is set to "ON" the timer is automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automati- cally disengaged when the recorder is powered back on. TIMER ¡ ¢ PUSH JOG NOTE: For safety, when Auto timer is set to "OFF", all other recorder functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged.
Page 21 PROG CHECK START+/– ¡ ¶ ¢ Check And Cancel Programmes ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN Press PROG CHECK. If the recorder is turned on and the TV is set to its VIDEO channel or AV mode, you can check program information on screen. CANCEL Each time you press PROG CHECK, the next programme's information appears.
Page 22: Editing
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder NUMBER "0" ¶ TV Receiver Player VIDEO CHANNEL RF Cable (provided) Recorder You can use your video recorder as the source player or the recording deck. NOTES: All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer. TV PROG NTSC tapes being played back in the NTSC [ PAL mode ( p.
Page 23: Edit From A Camcorder
MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connec- tors to the recorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors. When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder. Refer to the camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure.
Page 24: Information On Multi-System Compatibility
In the NTSC4.43 mode, with some TVs, on-screen displays (Program screen etc.) may roll up or down and there may be a loss of colour. When this happens, select the AUTO mode. HR-J441MS Multi-system tuner (B/G, I, D/K) Description Usually set to this mode.
Page 25: Tape-To-Tape Editing
TV system you have selected at the TV System Select screen. Tape-To-Tape Editing There are 4 different types of recorded tape, depending on the signal recorded. Recorded tape MESECAM SECAM NTSC HR-J441MS Built-in RFconverter K, I, G Playback equipment HR-J441MS MESECAM...
Page 26: Tuner Set
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). ¶ MENU IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area.
Page 27: Manual Channel Set
Manual Channel Set Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 26). ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 26. ACCESS MANUAL CH SET SCREEN Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ...
Page 28: Delete A Channel
Delete A Channel ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 26. ACCESS CHANNEL LIST Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK. SELECT CHANNEL Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to until the channel you want to delete begins blinking.
Page 29 Fine-Tuning Channels ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 26. ACCESS CHANNEL LIST Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK. SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ...
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Try manual tracking. ( pg. 12) Press TV PROG + or – a few times to remove the noise bars from the screen. Consult your JVC dealer. Select the correct colour system by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button. ( pg. 24) Once recorded, the signal cannot be corrected.
Page 31: Other Problems
2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. 3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible. 4. Camcorder recording is not possible. TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Timer recording won’t work. 2. On-screen timer programming is not possible. 3. “‰“ and “]“ on the display panel won’t stop blinking.
Page 32: Questions And Answers
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 video recorder indefinitely remain in the still mode? A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.
Page 33: Index
INDEX FRONT VIEW POWER 1 POWER Button pg. 4 2 Cassette Loading Slot 3 Rewind [REW] Button pg. 10 4 PLAY Button pg. 10 5 Fast Forward [FF] Button 6 AUTO SP/LP TIMER Button 7 AUTO SP/LP TIMER Indicator REAR VIEW 1 Mains Power Cord pg.
Page 34: Display Panel
DISPLAY PANEL 1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators STILL: SLOW: PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE RECORD: SHUTTLE SEARCH: RECORD PAUSE: 3 "Timer" Indicator pg. 19 4 Counter Memory Indicator SPLPEP 5 Channel*/Mode Display pg. 16 *Channel position 1 will be displayed as "CH 1".
Page 35: Remote Control
How To Use The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets. (See below) Point the remote control toward the sensor window. The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.
Page 36: Specifications
GENERAL Power requirement Rating : AC 110 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Operating : AC 090 – 260 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption : 18 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 x 94 x 276 mm Weight...

JVC HR-J441MS Instructions Manual

Safety First

Installing Your New Recorder

Initial Settings

Playback

Recording

Timer Recording

Editing

Information on Multi-System Compatibility

Compatibility 24

Tuner Set

Troubleshooting

Questions and Answers

Index

Specifications

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