JVC HR-A22 VCR
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1. 24 R gt ______2 Record Safety Tab enin Recording Repeat Playback Reverse Motion Playback Reverse Playback Reverse Slow Motion Playback CONNECTION zx ote tite ected e RH Ee ios S Semi Auto Clock Setting Skip Search eerte Slow Motion Playback Specifications Still Playback Superimpose T Tape Position 22 Tape Speed Setting Time Zone Selection Timer Programming eee Timer Recordi NE esseisti ia tiras erp a en asak d 36 FRONT VIEW e VIDEO AUDIO 9 CJ C Power ON OFF Button lt pg 7 or 11 Menu Button gt pg 7 or 11 Cassette Loading Slot Front Display Panel F pg 37 Rewind Button gt pg 16 Remote Control Sensor Reverse Search Button r pg 18 Channel A v Buttons gt pg 7 or 11 Q Play Button pg 16 OK Button pg 7 or 11 Fast Forward Button F pg 16 B Record Button pg 17 Forward Search Button t pg 18 Stop Eject Button t pg 16 Video Input Connector r pg 29 Pause Button F pg 17 Audio Input Connector cF pg 29 REAR VIEW2. d 34 GENERAL TIMER Power requirement 120 V 60 Hz Clock reference Quartz Power consumption 19W Program capacity 1 year programmable timer Temperature 8 programs Operating 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Memory backup time Approx 10 min Storage 20 C to 60 4 F to140 F ACCESSORIES Provided accessories Operating position Horizontal only Dimensions W x H x D 360 x 94 x 276 mm RF cable F type 14 3 16 x 3 3 4 x 10 7 8 cable F type Weight Format Maximum recording time SP EP VIDEO AUDIO Signal system Recording Playback system Signal to noise ratio Horizontal resolution Frequency range Input Output TUNER Tuning system Channel coverage VHF UHF CATV RF output 3 4 kg 7 5 Ibs VHS NTSC standard 210 min with ST 210 video cassette 630 min with ST 210 video cassette NTSC type color signal and EIA monochrome signal 525 lines 60 fields HR A42U DA 4 Double Azimuth head helical scan system HR A22U Rotary two head helical scan system 45 dB 240 lines 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz RCA connectors IN x 1 OUT x 1 Frequency synthesized tuner Channels 2 13 Channels 14 69 113 Channels Channel 3 or 4 switchable preset to Channel 3 when shipped 75 ohms unbalanced Infrared remote control unit AA battery x 2 List Of Terms e 35 This
3. At the Semi Auto Clock SEMI AUTO CLOCK SET Set screen place the arrow next to the desired E mode by pressing CHA V D S T SELECT then press OK To select the Host Channel PRESS A v THEN OK step 4 PRESS MENU TO END To select the Time Zone step 5 To select the D S T mode step 6 SELECT HOST CHANNEL You can either select HOST CHANNEL SELECT AUTO or enter a PBS channel number For TV automatic channel selection simply press MENU To manually select the PBS channel press the PRESS A v TO SELECT appropriate NUMBER key PRESS MENU TO END CHA Y to cycle through the channel numbers hold button down to speed through numbers and stop when the desired number appears Press MENU and the Semi Auto Clock Set screen reappears NOTE There are some PBS channels that do not transmit clock setting data SELECT TIME ZONE 5 You can either select TIME ZONE SELECT AUTO or select the correct zone If you selected AUTO in step 4 EASTERN ALASKA and if you live near the CENTRAL HAWAII boundary of an adjacent time zone or receive PRESS A v TO SELECT cable TV channels a PBS PRESS MENU TO END channel from a different time zone may become your host channel Therefore in this case make sure to manually select the correct time zone Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing CHA v then press MENU to return to the
4. W r 000000000 VIDEO CH3 CH4 Power Cord gt pg 6 Video Output Connector pg 6 Audio Output Connector gt pg 6 RF OUT Connector pg 6 Channel 3 4 Switch pg 6 ANT IN Connector pg 6 Q Video Mode Indicator gt pg 7 11 Instant Timer Recording Indicator gt pg 24 Timer Mode Indicator pg 25 Clock Display t pg 7 Counter Display t pg 22 Recording Mode Indicator pg 17 Play Mode Indicator pg 16 REMOTE CONTROL Provided POWER TV VIDEO C RESET CH SKIP TV operation Press and hold TV bi _ d Q Cassette Loaded Mark Tape Speed Indicators gt pg 17 AM PM Indicators pg 7 Channel Display AU for AUX mode gt pg 28 Pause Mode Indicator pg 17 TV VIDEO Button pg 7 or 11 TV Operation Button pg 30 Refer to below NUMBER Buttons rx pg 10 or 12 WEEKLY Timer Recording Button pg 25 DAILY Timer Recording Button gt pg 25 AUX Mode Select Button pg 28 Reverse Forward SEARCH Buttons pg 18 Q Recording Speed SP EP Button r pg 17 Rewind REW But
5. SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER Press the appropriate NUMBER keys or CHA to select a vacant program number then press OK The first time you do this all numbers will be vacant so just press OK when the screen appears SET PROGRAM INFORMATION Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date start stop time and channel number Press CHA v to set AM PM and tape speed Then press OK after AM PM channel number and tape speed settings The next setting that can be set begins flashing Any information comprised of 1 digit except the channel number should have a 0 entered before it It is possible to set all information using the CHA v buttons In this case press OK after each setting NOTE If you are using a cable box enter the cable box channel not the channel to be recorded The channel to be recorded must be selected on the cable box The cable box channel is the VCR s channel that displays the channels received by the cable box You can record selected programs at the same time every weekday or once a week Before entering the month press NUMBER key 8 DAILY or 9 WEEKLY Either DAILY or WEEKLY appears Press again and DAILY or WEEKLY disappears MAKE CORRECTIONS To change any of the settings press OK until the item you want to change begins blinking Then set as in step 4 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary Press just
6. AM VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR A42U HR A22U 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 DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120V 60Hz only To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards DO NOT use any other power source CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES INTRODUIR
7. AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Semi Auto Clock Set screen This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR s clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time With Auto DST activated CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE On the first Sunday of April at 2 00 AM the clock is adjusted to 3 00 AM on the last Sunday of October at 2 00 AM the clock is adjusted to 1 00 AM 10 INITIAL SETTINGS cont SELECT D S T MODE You have three choices D S T SELECT a Select AUTO and the adjustment to your VCR s prove clock will be made OFF according to the incoming signal from the host channel PRESS A v TO SELECT b Select ON and the SRESSAMENHUTO EMI adjustment will be made based on the clock itself c Select OFF if Daylight Saving Time doesn t apply to you Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing CHA y then press MENU and the Semi Auto Clock Set screen reappears IMPORTANT After performing the Semi Auto clock set procedure make sure that the VCR is off before the next hour so that the clock can be set The clock is automatically adjusted on the hour except at 11 00 PM midnight 1 00 AM and 2 00 AM Manual SELECT MODE 2 At the Override Auto Clock Set screen place the arrow next to MANUAL CLOCK SET by pressing CHAY then press OK SET DATE TIME AND D S T
8. MANUAL TRACKING MODE 1 During playback press the CHA v buttons on the VCR s front panel simultaneously to cancel the automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking adjust ADJUST MANUAL TRACKING 2 Press CHA v on the VCR s front panel or remote Press lightly for fine adjust or press and hold for coarse adjust Watch the screen and continue adjusting until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved RE ENCAGE AUTOMATIC TRACKING 3 Press the CHA v buttons on the VCR s front panel simultaneously NOTE During slow motion playback simply press or the VCR s front panel or remote to adjust tracking d To recall an indication Press OSD m All indications corresponding to the current status are displayed for 5 seconds leaving the counter information and RECORD PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode on the screen No indication during still and search Press OSD again to clear the display Superimpose This function switchable between ON and OFF determines whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to FUNCTION SET by pressing CHA v then press OK ACCESS SUPERIMPOSE S
9. PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Language Select ACCESS LANGUAGE SELECT SCREEN The messages are preset to INITIAL SET appear in English If you want to see them in CLOCK SET Spanish or French place LANGUAGE SELECT the arrow next to LANGUAGE SELECT by pressing CHA v then PRESS 4 v THEN OK press OK PRESS MENU TO END At the Language Select LANGUAGE SELECT screen place the arrow next to the desired EE language by pressing FRANCAIS CHA v then press MENU The Initial Set screen reappears PRESS A v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END ae i 8 12 INITIAL SETTINGS cont Clock Setting ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN 1 Place the arrow at the INITIAL SET Initial Set screen next to CLOCK SET by pressing CLOCK SET then press OK LANGUAGE SELECT PRESS 4 v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SET DATE TIME AND D S T Press the appropriate CLOCK SET 2 NUMBER keys to set the date and time if only 1 DATE 1 1 96 MON digit press O first Press DNE quss CHA to set AM PM and D S T Daylight Saving PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 Time to ON automatic OR v THEN OK adjustment based on PRESS MENU TO END VCR s clock or OFF if D S T does not apply to you Press OK after AM PM and D S T settings The next setting that can be set begins
10. The Manual Clock Set 3 screen is displayed and the first setting that can be set DATE 1 1 96 MON begins flashing Press the dem rM appropriate NUMBER keys ay to set the date and time if only 1 digit press O first RR Lice THER OK Press CHA V to set AM PRESS MENU TO END PM and D S T Daylight Saving Time to ON automatic adjustment based on VCR s clock or OFF if D S T does not apply to you Press OK after AM PM and D S T settings The next setting that can be set begins flashing When you re finished with this set up procedure press MENU to start the clock NOTE can be used to perform all operations In this case press OK after each setting MAKE CORRECTIONS 1 To change any of the settings press OK until the item you want to change blinks then set as in step 3 ee Se 11 Preparation Clock for HR A22U TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER If watching channel 3 or 4 press See page 7 for HR A42U clock setting procedures TV VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel ACCESS ON SCREEN MENU 2 Press MENU to bring up the Menu screen ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN At the Main Menu screen MAIN MENU place the arrow next to PROGRAM SET INITIAL SET by FUNCTION SET pressing CHA then TUNER SET press OK gt INITIAL SET
11. and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided by RETAC 3 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 4 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 5 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards 6 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 7 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat SERVICING 1 Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this produc
12. Normal playback resumes automatically NOTE To return to normal playback during a Skip Search press PLAY Repeat Playback START REPEAT 1 Press and hold PLAY until PLAY blinks on the front VIDEO SP 1 E n Hb dM 3 display panel during playback then release The entire tape is played back 20 times STOP REPEAT To stop press STOP at any time 2 NOTE Pressing PLAY REW FF or PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback Index Search This function seeks out index codes that are placed on the tape at recording start START SEARCH 1 While the tape is stopped press SEARCH lt lt or gt gt ACCESS DISTANT CODE To access a recording 2 9 index codes away press 2 SEARCH lt lt gt gt repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on screen only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON amp pg 20 Playback begins automatically when desired recording is located eTo find the very beginning of the desired program press REW or FF and search visually for the start point Counter Reset RESET COUNTER TO ZERO 1 Press C RESET NOTE By pressing the DISPLAY button you can change the display to show the counter reading channel number or clock time Channel number is not displayed during playback Tape Position Indicator The Tape position indicator appears on sc
13. PAUSE If there is vertical jitter press CHA or v on the VCR s front panel or remote to stabilize the picture FRAME BY FRAME PLAYBACK 2 Advance the tape one frame by pressing PAUSE again To control the direction of Frame by Frame playback press SEARCH or gt gt during still picture mode RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK 3 Press PLAY during still picture mode JVC ooo 1 2 3 CO 4 5 Slow Reverse Reverse Slow Or Fast Motion Picture DURING PLAYBACK 1 Press SEARCH or gt gt To increase the speed in the forward direction press gt gt To decrease the speed in the forward direction press To play in reverse slow motion and in reverse play mode continue to press after selecting all the forward slow motion modes Press FF for forward fast motion or REW for reverse fast motion RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK 2 Press PLAY NOTES Press and hold FF or REW for more than 2 seconds for short fast motion searches When the button is released normal playback resumes e If noise bars appear during playback or slow motion correct using manual tracking c pg 19 d 1 19 Manual Tracking Once playback begins the VCR s automatic tracking function is engaged If noise appears in the picture you can override this and make the adjustment manually
14. ceno tone tasse rises 22 Tape Position 22 BORSERVICING 38 Next Function Memory ee 22 Recording Ee PERRO ERA FR EAR PRI EME 23 W Record One Program While WWARRANTY 39 Watching Another sees 23 Display Elapsed Recording Time 23 Tis RECORDING 24 Instant Timer Recording ITR 24 On Screen Timer Programming 24 Check And Cancel Programs 26 eee iere rnt rrt 27 6 INSTALLING YOUR NEW Make sure the package contains all of the accessories 1 listed in SPECIFICATIONS rx pg 34 Connections SITUATE VCR Place the VCR on a stable horizontal surface Antenna or Cable Coaxial Cable CONNECT VCR TO TV 3 The connection method you use depends on the type of Flat Feeder TV you have RF Connection To Connect 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 z 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 C
15. covered for 90 days from the date of purchase 7 Accessories 8 Batteries except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase from the date of purchase There are no other express warranties except as listed above THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGE TO TAPES RECORDS OR DISCS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential dameges or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 41 Slater Drive DIVISION OF US JVC CORP Elmwood Park New Jersey 07407 REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PA
16. next to FUNCTION SET by pressing CHA y then press OK ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN Place the arrow next to AUTO TIMER by pressing then press OK Now skip to step 2 of the procedure below Or during on screen timer programming ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 1 In step 5 in the On Screen Timer Programming procedure gt pg 25 press MENU SELECT MODE Place the arrow next to AUTO TIMER your choice ON or OFF by pressing CHA v E PRESS v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 3 Press MENU NOTE For safety when AUTO TIMER is set to OFF all other functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged To disengage the timer press TIMER ee 28 You use your as the player the recorder Edit To Or MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable not supplied between the From Another L player s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors When connecting to a Hi Fi connect your VCR s AUDIO IN OUT connector to the AUDIO L IN OUT connector on the Hi Fi VCR Insert the playback cassette into the player and the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder SET RECORDER S INPUT MODE Set to AUX With this VCR press NUMBER key 0 AU appears on the front display panel in place of a channel n
17. on pages 35 37 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 the sections literature listed below Cautions on page 2 Important Products Safety Instructions on the previous pages d D YOUR NEW VCR 6 DITING 28 Basic Connections eese eee eee eene Edit To Or From Another VCR 28 Edit From A Camcorder 29 NITIAL SETTINGS 7 S Clock for 42 7 sPPECIALFEATURES 30 Automatic Clock Setting 7 Multi Brand Remote Control 30 icd i rto deer nd 7 Language Select ssrssssesssesvoaseosveanneensonnsssnesvees 8 T nn siam ROUBLESHOOTING 31 LILO a ee SIE 9 Power eene eene eene enn nennnnnnn 31 Manual 10 Tape Transport eee eee eee e eene en 31 Clock for 22
18. power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug B Your product may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 2 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company If your product is intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 3 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 4 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product e 5 Ventilation Slots
19. regular TV broadcast channels We call this TV channel the Host Channel and it is a PBS channel in your area With the antenna cable connected your VCR can automatically set the clock when the power plug is first connected to an AC outlet The auto clock function scans all the channels received by your VCR to find the clock setting data of the Host Channel Don t turn the power on until the time or appears on the front display panel Before the clock is set AUTO appears on the display NOT SET SET L After setting the current time appears in hours and minutes The automatic clock setting function will normally set the clock correctly However if an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system In this case perform the Semi Auto pg 9 or Manual rx pg 10 clock setting procedure If AUTO remains in the display for more than 30 minutes perform the Semi Auto rx pg 9 or Manual tx pg 10 clock setting procedure In the case of Semi Auto you have to set the Host Channel manually If AUTO CLOCK SET or SEMI AUTO CLOCK SET is selected the clock will be adjusted automatically by the Host PBS every hour on the hour except for 11 00 PM midnight 1 00 AM and 2 00 AM according to the incoming PBS channel clock setting da
20. 0 11 Playback 31 dimit pa HV SERUD UAR 11 Recording 31 Language 11 Timer 32 Clock Setting rsrsrsrsrs 12 Other Problems eee eee ee eee rene 32 13 Set Receivable Channels 13 Add Or Delete A 15 UESTIONS AND ANSWERS 33 IMPLE PLAYBACK AND Playback T 33 RECORDING 16 Recording e eeeeeeeeeeee erret 33 e uM Timer Recording odisse sni rn ERR REO 33 Simple Playback 16 Simple Recording e 17 PECIFICATIONS 34 LAYBACK AND RECORDING EEUU LUV V FEATURES 18 35 Slow Reverse Reverse Slow Or Fast Motion List Of Terms ccccccccccsccccccsccccccsccccccecs 35 Picture T 18 Front View e e eee eee eee enne teen n eet ene n ene 36 Manual Tracking 19 Rear VIEW ccccccecccccccccccccccccccccccccccecccces 36 Superimpose 20 Front Display 37 SKID SEACH i i teret eie 21 Remote Control eere eee eere eere rere eere 37 Repeat Playback ntt notorie 21 Inclex SearcInis aiii o reete 21 F Counter Reset
21. CKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT For customer use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located either on the rear bottom or side of the cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No Purchase date Name of dealer DIVISION OF US JVC 41 Slater Drive Elmwood Park N J 07407 Printed in Malaysia COPYRIGHT 1996 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD 0196YOV KUN k PJ _ c
22. CREEN N Place the arrow next to FUNCTION SUPERIMPOSE by 0 AUTO TIMER pressing CHA v then SUPERIMPOSE press OK PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT MODE Place the arrow next to 4 or OFF by pressing SUPERIMPOSE CHA v ON OFF PRESS A v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU as many times as necessary NOTE If you engage the Record Pause mode RECORD PAUSE is displayed whether SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON or OFF 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 channel is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds Clock time Tape position indicator Cassette Loaded mark When a cassette is loaded the mark is displayed for 5 seconds It blinks when the VCR s EJECT button is pushed Operation mode When the operation mode is changed the new mode is displayed RECORD 5 sec PLAY 5 sec FF REW 5 sec when engaged from Stop mode COUNT INDEX 1 RECORD PAUSE for as long as Pause is engaged and ITR 5 sec 71 23 45 Tape speed indicator INDEX indication Counter reading d S 21 Skip Search SKIP OVER UNWANTED SECTIONS Press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 4 times during playback Each press initiates a 30 second period of fast motion playback
23. E LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user s authority to operate the equipment Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR remote control 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 NOT block the VCR s ventilation openings 3 DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or remote control 4 DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the VCR or remote control 5 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 condensatio
24. S camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full sized VHS cassette This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes However it will record and play back regular VHS signals only It is not possible to play back Super VHS recordings 17 LOAD CASSETTE Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette SELECT RECORDING CHANNEL Press CHA v Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys then press ENTER The channel changes after a few seconds whether you press ENTER or not SET TAPE SPEED Press SP EP to set the recording speed Simple Recording START RECORDING Press REC and PLAY on the remote control together or press REC on the VCR s front panel PAUSE RESUME RECORDING Press PAUSE Press PLAY to resume recording STOP RECORDING Press STOP STOP EJECT Then press STOP EJECT to remove the cassette Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette remove its record safety tab To record on it later cover the hole with adhesive tape Record safety tab 8 PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES Still Picture Playback PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK 1 Press
25. SET Place the arrow next to AUTO CHANNEL SET 6 AUTO CHANNEL SET by 00 pressing CHA then TV CH 2 ADD press OK Receivable channels in your area are SCANNING automatically assigned to the CHA buttons and non receivable channels PRESS MENU TO END are skipped NOTES At the end of Auto Channel Set SCAN COM PLETED appears on screen If the scan was unsuccessful SCAN COMPLETED NO SIGNAL appears on screen Check the band setting and connections and start again 2 NE RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN y4 Press MENU as many times as necessary ee 15 Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner procedure on page 13 To add a channel go to step 2 To delete a channel skip to step 4 ACCESS AFC SCREEN Place the arrow next to AFC by pressing CHA v then press OK MAKE SELECTION Place the arrow next to SPCL by pressing CHA v then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen PRESS A v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to MANUAL CHANNEL SET by pressing CHA y then press OK STORE DESIRED CHANNEL Input the channel number using the NUMBER keys or by pressing CHA v then press ADD t
26. able not supplied B between the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on ack of VCR ANTENNA IN the rear of the VCR and the AV IN jacks on the TV Outlet Antenna or Cable input OUT CON N ECT VCR TO RF Cable POWER SOURCE provided 1 Connect the power plug to an AC outlet Maching Transformer AC Power ANE rS 010000000 JL 1 HR A42U owners the clock will automatically be set when the antenna is connected and when the AC is first connected to the VCR pg 7 FINAL PREPARATION FOR USE 5 Select the VCR channel 3 or 4 by setting the switch 75 ohm terminal on the rear of the as shown in the illustration Back of VCR Turn on the TV s power You are now able to perform simple playback pg 16 and recording pg 17 NOTES e The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display the audio and video signals from the VCR The VCR s CH3 CHA switch sets the channel to CH3 or e The CH3 CHA4 switch is preset to the CH3 position Set to 4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area e If your TV has no AV input terminals set the channel on the TV to correspond to the CH3 CH4 switch on
27. ad a cassette on which the record safety tab is intact 2 TV broadcasts won t record The VCR has been set to its AUX Set the VCR to the appropriate properly mode by mistake channel 3 Tape to tape editing won t work The VCRs or the camcorder and the Refer to the directions and the VCR have been incorrectly con illustration under Edit To And From nected Another VCR r pg 28 or Edit From A Camcorder tx pg 29 and The power to one or more of the properly connect the units units has not been turned on Make sure the power to all units is on CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 1 Timer recording won t work On screen timer programming won t work TIMER and Go on the front display panel won t stop blinking The cassette is automatically ejected and TIMER and 00 on the front display panel won t stop blinking TIMER blinks for 10 seconds and the timer mode is disengaged The cassette is automatically ejected the power shuts off and TIMER and 69 won t stop blinking OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM 1 When scanning channels some of them are skipped over 2 The channel can t be changed 3 HR A42U only Even though Auto or Semi Auto clock setting has been selected the clock is incorrect TROUBLESHOOTING cont POSSIBLE CAUSE The clock and or the timer have been set incorrectly The timer 15 not en
28. and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Do not place the product in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 6 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding connectors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 2 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the produc
29. ctions on the TV brands listed below If your television is a JVC you don t have to set the code in step 1 SELECT TV BRAND 1 Refer to the chart below While holding down TV press the Brand Selection Button that corresponds to the brand of your TV You don t have to repeat this step until you replace the remote control s batteries OPERATE TV While holding down TV press POWER CHA v or TV VIDEO to control these functions VOL can be operated without holding TV down The NUMBER keys cannot be used to set or change the channel on the TV BRAND SELECTION TV BRAND BUTTON NAME REW JVC PLAY MAGNAVOX FF MITSUBISHI REC PANASONIC STOP RCA PAUSE SHARP MENU SONY OK TOSHIBA ADD ZENITH CANCEL HITACHI NOTES e With some televisions the TV VIDEO button only functions to switch the TV to its VIDEO AV mode It may not switch the TV back to its TV mode e Although the provided remote control is compatible with JVC televisions as well as many TV models manufactured by other companies it is possible that the provided remote control will not work with your TV d 21 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 2 Th
30. e clock works but the VCR s The TIMER mode is engaged with Press TIMER to disengage power won t come on Auto Timer set to OFF 7 pg 27 3 The remote control won t function The batteries are discharged Replace the dead batteries with new ones SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The cassette gets stuck partway The cassette was inserted incorrectly Make sure the window side is up the during loading and is ejected rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Then insert the cassette PLAYBACK SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The tape is running but the picture If you re using the RF OUT connec Set the channel selector to channel 3 won t appear tion rx pg 6 the channel selector or 4 on the TV is set incorrectly f you re using the AV connection Set the TV receiver to its AV mode pg 6 the TV receiver is set to the wrong mode 2 Noise appears during visual search This is normal PO 3 The playback picture is blurred or The video heads may be dirty The heads must be cleaned Consult interrupted even though TV your JVC dealer t pg 38 broadcasts are clear RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Recording won t start There s no cassette loaded Insert a cassette The loaded cassette has had its Remove the cassette and cover the record safety tab removed hole with adhesive tape or lo
31. et screen reappears Clock Setting This step must be performed before going on to Auto Semi Auto or Manual clock setting procedures each starts from step 2 Auto need only be selected if Semi Auto or Manual had previously been selected LANGUAGE SELECT ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS PRESS 4 TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END ACCESS MODE SELECT SCREEN Place the arrow at the Custom Set screen next to OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET by pressing then press OK Auto CUSTOM SET OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT PRESS a v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT MODE At the Override Auto Clock Set screen place the arrow next to AUTO CLOCK SET by pressing then press OK OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET AUTO CLOCK SET SEMI AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL CLOCK SET PRESS 4 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END TURN OFF THE VCR The Auto Clock Set screen appears Read the message press MENU to return to the normal screen then turn off the VCR until you see the time displayed AUTO CLOCK SET TO AUTOMATICALLY SET THE CLOCK TURN THE VCR OFF NOW LEAVE OFF UNTIL TIME IS DISPLAYED ON VCR ee 9 Semi Auto SELECT MODE 2 At the Override Auto Clock Set screen place the arrow next to SEMI AUTO CLOCK SET by pressing CHA V then press OK ACCESS SELECT SCREENS
32. exact elapsed time as the tape runs DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON SCREEN During recording press OSD at any time to see the 2 elapsed time 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 Make sure SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON pg 20 d S 24 TIMER RECORDING This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours selectable in 30 min increments and shuts the VCR off after Instant Timer es 77 M START RECORDING Recording 1 ENGAGE ITR MODE 2 Press REC again ITR blinks and 0 30 appears on the front display panel SET RECORDING DURATION 3 If you want to record for more than 30 minutes press 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 time the previous display reappears To check remaining recording time press REC once during recording and the remaining time is displayed for about 5 seconds Be careful not to press again during this 5 seconds or you ll add 30 more minutes to the recording You can directly program the VCR s timer to record up to 8 shows as far as a year in advance Remember the clock m
33. flashing When you re finished with this set up procedure press MENU to start the clock NOTE CHA can be used to perform all operations In this case press OK after each setting MAKE CORRECTIONS 3 change any of the settings press OK until the item you want to change blinks then set as in step 2 ee 1 13 Set Receivable Channels TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER If watching on channel 3 or 4 press TV VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 3 Place the arrow next to TUNER SET by pressing CHA y then press OK ACCESS BAND SCREEN Place the arrow next to TUNER SET BAND by pressing CHA v then press OK uid AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET PRESS THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SET FREQUENCY BAND 5 If you receive your TV BAND channels from an external antenna select TV If you receive your TV channels from a cable TV system select CATV Place the arrow next to PRESS A v TO SELECT your choice by pressing PRESS MENU TO END CHA y then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen CO C 7 8 9 OOM C TV CATV CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE d 14 INITIAL SETTINGS cont PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL
34. gaged The VCR has not been set up properly Timer recording is in progress The timer is engaged but there s no cassette loaded The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed TIMER has been pressed when there are no programs in memory or the timer record program information has not been programmed correctly The end of tape was reached during timer recording POSSIBLE CAUSE Those channels have been preset to be skipped Recording 15 in progress The clock setting data received from the Host Channel is incorrect CORRECTIVE ACTION Check or re perform the clock timer settings to ensure correctness Press TIMER and check to make sure that TIMER appears on the front display panel Re perform the set up procedures Timer programming can t be performed when timer recording is in progress Wait until it finishes Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact or with the hole covered with adhesive tape Remove the cassette and cover its hole with adhesive tape or replace it with a cassette on which the safety tab is intact Check the programmed data and re program as necessary then press TIMER again The program may not have been recorded in its entirety Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire program CORRECTIVE ACTION If you need the skipped channels restore them pg 15 Press PAUSE to pause the recordi
35. guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on screen display names The first page on which the term appears is listed Most terms appear more than once in the instruction manual Add Channel eese Auto Channel Setting Auto Clock utere tt titer aae Auto Clock Setting rete entes Auto Daylight Saving Time Auto Timer eren Automatic Tracking AV CONNGCUON Check Progra sissisota iraran Connection to TV Contents Counter Reset Delete Channel esses nnne 15 CR 28 Fast Motion Playback eese Frame by Frame Playback Function Setting H Host Channel Selection eeeeeee 9 Index Search Insert Cassette ITR Instant Timer Recording L l nguage Selection eiecit UPS 8 11 M Main MEMU Manual Channel Setting Manual Clock Setting Manual Tracking coton et eerte ete ttn Multi Brand Remote Code Setting 30 Next Function Memory cseseee 22 eee On Screen Display eritis 20 Override Auto Clock Setting sese 8 P PBS Channel sz err ER 7 Playb ck eiie ei 16 Program
36. le Falls Road 1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Fairfield NJ 07004 2105 Lawrenceville GA 30243 5357 Aurora IL 60504 8149 201 808 9279 770 339 2522 708 851 7855 5665 Corporate Avenue 10700 Hammerly Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place Cypress CA 90630 0024 Houston TX 77043 2310 Honolulu HI 96819 2040 714 229 8011 713 935 9331 808 833 5828 230 Eliot Street 14505 Commerce Way 890 Dubuque Avenue Ashland MA 01721 2377 Miami Lakes FL 33016 1512 South San Francisco CA 94080 1804 508 881 5923 305 362 6252 415 871 2666 Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service Just as quality is a keyword 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 NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 107 Little Falls Road Fairfield NJ 07004 2105 Don t service it yourself CAUTION To prevent electrical shock do not open the cabinet No user If you ship the product Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength Enclose with the unit a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit Print your home return address on the outside and the inside of
37. n on the head drum will cause damage to the tape In conditions where condensa tion may occur keep the VCR s power turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry 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 VHS W 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 m VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment 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 ATTENTION Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this booklet for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Grounding or Polarization A Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the
38. n your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale For your nearest JVC authorized service center please call toll free 800 252 5722 If service is not available locally box the product carefully preferably in the original carton and ship insured with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll free number If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product please contact our Customer Relations Department WHAT IS NOT COVERED This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover 1 Products which have been subject to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed 2 Initial installation and installation and removal for repair 3 Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning 4 Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage 5 Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge 6 Video Pick up Tubes CCD Image Sensor Cartridge Stylus Needle are
39. ng change channels then press PLAY to resume recording Select a different Host Channel during the Semi Auto setting procedure pg 9 or perform the Manual setting procedure F pg 10 ATTENTION This recorder contains microcomputers External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning In such cases switch the power off and unplug the power cord Then plug it in again and switch power on Take out the cassette After checking the cassette operate the unit as usual 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 VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode A No It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads Q During search slow still and frame by frame playback can t hear any audio What s the problem A This is normal During search still and frame by frame playback the picture is intermittent What s the cause A Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode Pressing PLAY to return to normal playback will restore the picture Q When returning from multi speed search to normal playback the picture is disturbed Should be concerned about this A No it is normal Q Noise bars appear during multi speed search What s the problem A This is normal Q O
40. o add or CH SKIP to delete Repeat for each channel you want MANUAL CHANNEL SET CATV CH 125 SKIP SELECT NO AND to store or skip PRESS ADD SKIP PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary ee De a T 16 SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING LOAD A CASSETE Si m 1 Make sure the window side is up the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Don t apply too much p ayba C lc pressure when inserting The VCR s power comes on automatically If watching channel 3 or 4 press TV VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel The counter is automatically reset to 00M 005 if the cassette s record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically FIND PROGRAM START POINT If the tape is advanced past the start point press REW To go forward press FF START PLAYBACK Press PLAY REW Rewind FF Fast Forward STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP or STOP EJECT Then press STOP EJECT to remove the cassette Mm G ho Usable cassettes Full Size VHS T 30 ST 30 T 60 ST 60 T 90 120 ST 120 1 160 ST 160 ST 210 Compact VHS TC 20 ST C20 TC 30 ST C30 TC 40 ST C40 Compact VH
41. once to access the Auto Timer screen c pg 27 ENGAGE TIMER MODE Press TIMER The VCR turns off automatically e After timer recording is completed the VCR s power goes off automatically You can program the timer while a regular recording is in progress the on screen menu will not be recorded e If the end of tape is reached during timer recording the cassette is automatically ejected e When timer recording cable channels received through a Cable Box be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON ee a T 26 TIMER RECORDING cont Check And Cancel Programs DISENGAGE TIMER 1 Press TIMER then press POWER ACCESS PROCRAM SET SCREEN 2 Press MENU then press CHECK PROGRAM INFORMATION 3 Press CHA v to check the programs in succession To Cancel A Program CANCEL A PROGRAM 4 Press CANCEL Repeat steps 3 and 4 as many times as necessary OOOO 7 8 9 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary If there are still programs remaining go to step 6 RE ENGAGE TIMER h Press TIMER again ee 1 27 Auto Timer When activated this function automatically engages the timer when the VCR s power is turned off and disengages it when the power is turned on ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Place the arrow
42. reen when from the stop mode you press FF REW or perform an Index Search The position of in relation to B Bru pot oa a Beginning or E End shows you where you are on the tape SUPERIMPOSE must be set to ON or the indicator will not appear pg 20 COUNT 0 33 27 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 press REW then press PLAY within 2 seconds b For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind press REW then press POWER within 2 seconds c For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind press REW then press TIMER within 2 seconds ee a T 23 Record One Program While Recording Wetting Another ENGAGE TV MODE During recording 1 e If using the RF connection gt pg 6 press TV VIDEO The VCR s VIDEO indicator goes out and the TV broadcast being recorded disappears If using the AV connection rx pg 6 change the TV s input mode from AV to TV SELECT CHANNEL FOR VIEWING 2 Use the TV s channel selector to set the channel you want to watch Display Elapsed Recording Time RESET COUNTER TO ZERO Before recording starts press C RESET The counter resets to zero and displays the
43. t due to lightning and power line surges 3 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE L ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION ELECTRIC SERVICE 10 20 EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 4 USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table It may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of the product Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets 2 Product and Cart Combination product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force
44. t from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 3 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 4 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on page 5 Use this when searching for information on a specific procedure or feature e The Index
45. ta Automatic clock adjustments can only be received when the VCR s power is turned off If appears on the display your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area or your cable box may not be set to the PBS channel If everything is connected and set correctly perform the manual clock setting procedure pg 10 Preparation TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER If watching channel 3 or 4 press TV VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel ACCESS ON SCREEN MENU 2 Press MENU to bring up the Menu screen ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN 2 CUSTOM SET by pressing CHA v then press OK MAIN MENU PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET CUSTOM SET PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Language Select 2 2 INITIAL SETTINGS cont ACCESS LANGUAGE SELECT SCREEN The messages are preset to appear in English If you want to see them in Spanish or French place the arrow next to LANGUAGE SELECT by pressing then press OK CUSTOM SET OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT LANGUAGE At the Language Select screen place the arrow next to the desired language by pressing then press MENU The Custom S
46. the back of the VCR e 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 23 For full identification of the VCR s rear panel refer to the Index REAR VIEW x pg 36 INITIAL SETTINGS Clock for HR A42U See page 11 for HR A22U clock setting procedures ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS If you perform Auto or Semi Auto clock setting procedures Select the PBS channel on your cable box before plugging your VCR s power plug into the AC outlet If you have more than one PBS channel you may have to select the PBS channel if Auto clock setting is not successful The cable box must be set to the PBS channel at clock adjustment times or the adjustment will not take place If you perform Auto clock setting successfully D S T will be set to AUTO In this case at the D S T adjustment time t pg 9 your cable box must be set to the host PBS channel in your area or the adjustment will not take place If the clock is not set correctly change the D S T setting to ON or OFF see step 6 of Semi Auto procedure or step 3 of Manual procedure Automatic Clock setting The time and date can be set automatically from additional clock setting data that is transmitted by one of the
47. the carton Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel ACCESSORIES To purchase accessories for your JVC product you may contact your local JVC Dealer Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free 1 800 882 2345 d 39 LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1 90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below The Warranty Period PARTS LABOR 90 pays THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY 50 UNITED STATES THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO 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 All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in home basis WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Retur
48. ther than preventing further recording what effect does removing the safety tab have A It disables marking of index codes Q Sometimes during Index Search the VCR can t find the program want to see Why not A There may be index codes too close together Q During playback on screen operational indicators sometimes jitter Why does this happen A If the condition of the tape being played back is not good jittering of the video including on screen indicators may occur 33 Q When I pause and then resume a recording the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the new recording Why does this happen A This is normal It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points Q Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record Pause mode A No The VCR automatically goes to its Stop mode after 5 minutes to protect the heads When paused during Instant Timer Recording ITR the VCR shuts off automatically after 5 minutes Q What happens if the tape runs out during recording A The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning TIMER RECORDING Q REC and TIMER remain lit on the front display panel Is there a problem A No This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress Q Can I program the timer while I m watching a tape or a TV broadcast A You won t see the picture as it is replaced by the on screen menu but the audio from the program or tape you re viewing is present
49. ton pg 16 PLAY Button F pg 16 Record REC Button gt pg 17 MENU Button gt pg 7 or 11 B OK Button pg 7 or 11 CANCEL Button F pg 26 Counter C RESET tx pg 22 Channel CH SKIP Button pg 15 TIMER Button rx pg 25 POWER ON OFF Button gt pg 7 or 11 DISPLAY Button gt pg 22 ADD Button gt pg 15 ENTER Button gt pg 17 On Screen Display OSD Button r pg 20 SKIP SEARCH Button F pg 21 Fast Forward FF Button gt pg 16 STOP Button gt pg 16 9 PAUSE Button lt pg 17 Volume VOL Buttons gt pg 30 Channel CH A v Buttons gt pg 7 or 11 D Instructions for remote control of the following TV functions POWER CH and TV VIDEO switching 38 FOR SERVICING HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE 1 800 252 5722 Dear customer In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase read the instruction booklet before operating the unit In the event that repair is necessary or for the address nearest your location please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States call 1 800 252 5722 for your authorized servicer Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service JVC JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS 107 Litt
50. umber START PLAYER Set to its play mode Player Your VCR bal 0000000000 000000000 f AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT START RECORDER Set to its record mode AUDIO IN A Recorder Another VCR ee EMEN 29 You can use camcorder as the player and your as the Edit From A MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable not supplied between the Camcorder 1 camcorder s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors When using a Hi Fi camcorder connect its AUDIO OUT L connector to the AUDIO IN connector on your VCR LOAD A CASSETTE Insert the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder Recorder Your VCR SET RECORDER S INPUT MODE Set to AUX by pressing NUMBER key 0 START PLAYER Set the camcorder to its play mode START RECORDER Set your VCR to its record mode amp vC N Refer to camcorder VCR s instruction manual for AUDIO OUT operation instructions Camcorder NUMBER 30 SPECIAL FEATURES Multi Brand Remote Control In addition to controlling several functions on JVC remote control TVs the VCR s remote control can control these fun
51. ust Q n Sc ree n be set before you can program the timer t pg 7 or 11 LOAD A CASSETTE Ti m e r 1 Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape then load The comes and the counter is reset rogramming automaticaly bs ACCESS PROGRAM SET _ Refer to the illustration on page 25 SC RE EN 2 Press MENU then press PROGRAM 1 OK DATE START STOP CHANNEL PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END 000 tT EXAMPLE If you program the VCR to timer PROGRAM 1 record a show on September 6 DATE 9 6 SUN on channel 40 from 12 00 noon START AEDEM to 1 00 PM in SP mode the stop 1 00 PM screen will look like this CHANNEL 40 SP PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END NOTES disengage the timer before recording starts press TIMER again Pressing once more re engages it case of a power failure after programming the VCR s memory backup keeps your selections for 10 minutes f you select PROGRAM SET without having set the date and time an error message appears Follow its instructions f you enter start time that has already passed ERROR appears on the screen and flashes Programs that start after midnight must have the next day s date
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