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JVC HR-A33 VHS VCR

1. Back of VCR AC Audio Cable Outlet not supplied Video Cable not supplied RF Cable Y supplied 75 ohm terminal TV Back of VCR 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 on the back of the VCR sets the VCR channel to CH3 e The CH3 CHA switch is preset to the CH3 position Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area and set the channel on the TV to correspond to the VCR s CH3 CHA switch setting 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 Even if you are using AV cables to connect your VCR to jour TV you must also connect it using the RF cable This will ensure that you can record one show while watching another pg 22 e For full identification of the VCR s rear panel refer to the Index REAR VIEW gt pg 35 1 CO Q INSTALLING YOUR NEW CHECK CONTENTS Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in SPECIFICATIONS r pg 37 SITUATE VCR Place the VCR on a stable horizontal surface CONNECT VCR TO TV The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you
2. 11 E _ _ inp T 29 Frame by Frame 14 F ncti n Settlng 17 lo ommo Index Searcher Hte a aes Ga a 15 Insert Cassette au uu l Swa Ns qaa ayu 12 ITR Instant Timer Recording 28 cO MEL M MC E L nguage Selection 1 reet rete tereti tenen 7 M inset HEIDI NU Ud Manual Channel Setting Manual Tracking eee N Next Function Memory aa 19 On Screen DISpl y On Screen Timer Programming On Screen Timer Recording aa o Playback esses n rtr 12 R Record Safety Tab eI neant Recording utere e epe eget Repeat Playback eene Reverse Motion Playback Reverse Slow Motion Playback GoniriGction esee rete S SAP Second Audio 23 Second Audio Skip Searehi sana p utor etuer Slow Motion Playback 14 Specifications Still Picture Playback SuperimpOses Tape Position Indicator a 19 Tape Speed Setting T ner Setting a oe au e _ _ o Variable Speed Search sissi steriet 14 Video Stab
3. m 2 C EIS M 4 5 6 DD I Q2 O aA o 2 eer wd LLD GO AY lt lt SEARCH gt gt SKIP SEARCH SSD lt Press and hold TV button hress POWER a v TV VCR Buttons shown in white on the illustration above can be used to operate JVC TVs INDEX cont TV Button See below TV VCR Button r pg 22 CANCEL Button r pg 26 Channel SKIP Button r pg 11 Counter C RESET Button pg 19 TIMER Button r pg 25 ADD Button gt pg 11 Q TV Volume VOL Button See below Q Recording Speed SP EP Button r pg 13 Rewind REW Button r pg 12 PLAY Button r pg 12 Record REC Button r pg 13 STOP Button pg 12 D DISPLAY Button No Function B SEARCH Button r pg 14 POWER On Off Button r pg 7 NUMBER Buttons r pg 13 DAILY Timer Recording Button r pg 24 WEEKLY Timer Recording Button r pg 24 AUX Mode Select Button pg 30 ENTER Button r pg 13 On Screen Display OSD Button r pg 17 MENU Button r pg 7 Channel CH Button r pg 13 OK Button r pg 7 Fast Foward FF Button r pg 12 PAUSE Button r pg 14 SKIP SEARCH Button r pg 19 Installing Batteries Open the batter
4. 11 IMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 12 Simple Playback 12 Simple Recording 13 LAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES 14 Playback Features 14 Still Picture Frame By Frame Playback 14 Slow Motion Reverse Slow Motion 14 Variable Speed Search Reverse Motion Playback 14 High Speed 14 Manual Tracking eee 15 Index Search iun ete faves ensue 15 Video Stabilizer i a a a a h iu 16 SUPEHIMPOSE 17 Select The Soundtrack HR A53U Only 18 Repeat Playback eere 19 Counter Reset crecer oU EQUES 19 Next Function Memory e 19 Skip Seares 19 Tape Position Indicator eee 19 Auto Picture HR A53U Only 20 Preparation e e ees 20 Playback 21 Recording Features 22 Record One Program While Watching Another essere 22 Display Elapsed Recording Time 22 Stereo And SAP Second Audio Program HR A53U iere etre eren 23 To Record SAP Programs HR A53U Only 23 T IMER RECORDING 24 On Screen Timer Programming 24 Check And Cancel Programs 26 Aut
5. ing and the remaining time will be displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds Be careful not to press REC again within these 5 seconds or you will round the recording time up to the next 30 minute increment 29 You can use your as the player and another as the Edit To MAKE CONNECTIONS Another VCR Player Your VCR 0000000000 000000000 AUDIO OUT Audio Video Cable not supplied AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Recorder Another VCR Connect an AV cable between your VCR s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and another VCR s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors For HR A53U owners When connecting to a monaural VCR connect your VCR s AUDIO OUT L connector to the AUDIO IN connector on the monaural VCR For HR A33U owners e When connecting to a Hi Fi connect your VCR s AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO IN L connector on the Hi Fi VCR LOAD CASSETTES Insert the playback cassette into your VCR and the cassette to be recorded on into the other VCR SET RECORDER S INPUT MODE Select the other VCR s auxiliary AV input mode START PLAYER Press PLAY on your VCR NOTE If you don t want to record the superimposed indication on the edited tape be sure to set SUPER
6. 9 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 Y 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 AFC set to SPCL special is necessary for tuning on PRESS 4 SELECT certain systems PRESS MENU END ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to MANUAL CHANNEL SET by pressing CHA Y then press OK STORE OR SKIP DESIRED CHANNEL Input the channel number MANUAL CHANNEL SET using the NUMBER keys or by pressing CHA Y then press ADD to add or Chi CH SKIP to delete Repeat for each channel you want io 8 ki SELECT CH NO ADD O store or SKIp PRESS ADD SKIP PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary 12 Simple Playback Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING LOAD A CASSETTE Make sure the window side is up the rear label side is 1 facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Don t apply too much pressure when inserting The VCR s power comes on automatically The count
7. CHANNEL SET Place the arrow next to TUNER SET AUTO CHANNEL SET by pressing CHA v then press OK AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET e Receivable channels in your area are automatically assigned to MENU TO END the CHA Y buttons and non receivable channels are skipped NOTES AUTO CHANNEL SET At the end of Auto SCANNING Channel Set SCAN COMPLETED appears PRESS MENU TO END on screen e f the scan was unsuc cessful SCAN COMPLETED NO SIGNAL appears screen If you own the HR A53U check the connections and start again If you own the HR A33U check both band setting and connections and start again RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 7 Press MENU as many times necessary For HR A53U Owners 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 after Auto Channel Set has set the channels e At the Tuner Set screen place the arrow next to BAND by pressing CHA w then press OK TUNER SET BAND AFC AUT0 CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET PRESS A Y THEN OK PRESS a v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END PRESS MENU TO END Press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the normal screen _ 11 Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner procedure on page
8. INITIAL SET AUTO PICTURE VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Place the arrow next to AUTO PICTURE ON by pressing CHA V gt ON NOTE When using rental tapes or tapes recorded on other select or PRESS A v TO SELECT OFF as desired to give PRESS MENU TO END the best picture RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU Oe 21 Playback The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you start playback Before beginning perform steps 1 and 2 on page 12 Simple Playback before continuing START PLAYBACK Press PLAY The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape use 177 AUTO PICTURE NOTE e The Auto Picture screen only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking Even though the screen doesn t appear after that the Auto Picture function is operative SUPERIMPOSE must be set to ON or the Auto Picture screen will not appear rx pg 17 22 BACK AND RECORDING FEATURES cont Record One Program While Recording Watching Another Features ENGAGE TV MODE 1 Press TV VCR The VCR s TV VCR indicator goes out If you are using the RF connection r pg 6 to view the output from your VCR the TV broadcast being recorded disappears lf you are using the AV connection pg 6 to view
9. continue to press lt lt after selecting all the forward slow motion modes To resume normal playback press PLAY SS tte 15 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 ENGAGE MANUAL TRACKING MODE 1 During playback press the CHA and w 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 or w on the VCR s front panel or remote Press briefly 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 ENGAGE AUTOMATIC TRACKING Press the CHA and w buttons on the VCR s front panel simultaneously When automatic tracking is re engaged Auto Picture is automatically activated NOTES To obtain a noiseless still picture it may be necessary to adjust tracking in slow playback and then engage Pause e Manual tracking is possible during hands free slow motion During hands free slow motion playback simply press or Y on the VCR s front panel or remote to adjust tracking Index Search Index codes are placed on the tape at the start of each recording You can find and automatically play back from the start of any r
10. 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 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 WARRANTY Only U S A 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 1 YR 90 DAYS 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 ho
11. 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 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 Set TV on CH3 or CH4 corre sponding to the CH3 CH4 switch setting on the back of the VCR 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 between the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear of the VCR and the AV IN jacks on the TV Set your TV in video input mode or A V input mode Refer to the TV Instruction Manual For HR A33U Owners If your TV has AUDIO IN L and R connectors connect the VCR to the L connector CONNECT VCR TO POWER SOURCE Connect the power plug to an AC outlet FINAL PREPARATION FOR USE Power on the VCR and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 by setting the switch on the rear of the VCR as shown in the illustration You can now perform simple playback r pg 12 or simple recording r pg 13 INITIAL SETTINGS 7 This VCR offers you the choice to view on screen messages in English Spanish or French not including messages superimposed La U 9 the TV picture Select the desired language using this procedure The default setting is ENGLISH TURN ON T
12. installation and installation and removal for repair Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge Video Pick up Tubes CCD Image Sensor Cartridge Stylus Needle are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase Accessories 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 lega
13. 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 condensation 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 before inserting a tape 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 HAE m 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 INPORTANT 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
14. the output from your VCR 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 TV VCR indicator Display Elapsed Recording Time RESET COUNTER TO ZERO Before recording starts press C RESET The counter resets to zero and displays the exact elapsed time as the tape runs DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON SCREEN 2 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 e Make sure SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON r pg 17 The indications are not be recorded MTS indicator NOTES e If a SAP program is received the SAP audio is recorded on both the Normal and Hi Fi tracks The main audio program is not recorded e If a non SAP program is received the main audio is recorded on both the Hi Fi and Normal audio tracks 23 Stereo And SAP Second Audio Program HR A53U Only Your VCR s built in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi channel TV Sound broadcasts The MTS indicator lights during reception of stereo or SAP broadcasts and when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP audio To Record Stereo Progr
15. 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 The Index on pages 34 36 lists frequently used terms and the number of the 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 r gt 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 please read the sections literature listed below e Cautions on page 2 Important Products Safety Instructions on the previous pages 5 NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6 Basic Connections 6 NITIAL SETTINGS BNIMALSETTIINGS 1 1 7 Language 7 Clock 9 Tuner e eee Set Receivable Channels een 9 Add Or Delete A Channel
16. A33U 5 C to 40 41 F to 104 F 20 to 60 4 F to140 F Horizontal only Dimensions W x H x D 360 x 94 x 276 mm 14 3 16 x 3 3 4 x 10 7 8 3 4 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 DA 4 Double Azimuth head helical scan system 45 dB 240 lines 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz 20 Hz to 20 000 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 TIMER Clock reference Program capacity Memory backup time ACCESSORIES Provided accessories 37 Quartz HR A53U AC line HR A33U 1 year programmable timer 8 programs Approx 3 min RF cable F type Infrared remote control unit AA battery x 2 Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice 38 FOR SERVICING Only in U S A 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 neare
17. DING 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 If you use the RF connection by pressing the TV VCR button select VCR mode to view the program to be recorded SET TAPE SPEED Press SP EP to set the recording speed START RECORDING Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote control or press REC on the VCR s front panel e The REC indicator lights on the front display panel PAUSE RESUME RECORDING Press PAUSE Press PLAY to resume recording e During record pause you can change the recording channel by using the CHA Y buttons or NUMBER keys STOP RECORDING Press STOP or 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 14 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 When released normal playback resumes PLAYBACK AND RECO
18. HE VCR Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV Press POWER mode 1 I ACCESS ON SCREEN MENU amp 2 Press MENU ACCESS INITIAL SET ID SCREEN 7 At the Main Menu screen MAIN MENU 3 place the arrow next to z INITIAL SET by pressing SET gt CHAY then press OK TUNER SET INITIAL SET AUTO PICTURE will AUTO PICTURE appear with HR A53U PRESS aov HEN jid only PRESS MENU TO END ACCESS LANGUAGE SELECT SCREEN 1 The messages preset to INITIAL SET appear in English If you want to see them in Spanish or French place the arrow SENE SELECT next to LANGUAGE SELECT by pressing CHA Y then press OK PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT LANGUAGE At the Language Select LANGUAGE SELECT screen place the arrow next to the desired ENGLISH ESPANOL anguage by pressing FRANCAIS CHA v then press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the normal PRESS A v TO SELECT screen PRESS MENU TO END e INITIAL SETTINGS cont Clock Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR s clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time Wi
19. IMPOSE to OFF before pressing PLAY pg 17 START RECORDER Set the other VCR to its record mode 30 You can use a camcorder or another VCR as the player and your Edit From MAKE CONNECTIONS Camcorder Or Hi Another VCR Recorder Your VCR AV cable not supplied Another VCR AUDIO OUT Player Connect an AV cable between the camcorder s or the playback VCR s VIDEO OUT andAUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors For HR A53U owners When using a monaural camcorder or a monaural VCR connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO IN L connector on your VCR For HR A33U owners When using a Hi Fi camcorder or a Hi Fi VCR 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 your VCR and the playback cassette into the camcorder or the playback VCR SET RECORDER S INPUT MODE Press NUMBER key 0 to set your VCR to AUX START PLAYER Set the camcorder or the playback VCR to its play mode NOTE If the camcorder or another VCR is equipped with a superimpose OSD disable feature then set its superim pose or display feature to OFF before pressing play START RECORDER Set your VCR to its record mode TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service for a problem use this chart and see if yo
20. JVC p VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR A53U Hi Fi HR A33U Vionaural The illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the HR A53U For Customer Use INSTRUCTIONS Enter below the Serial No which is located on the rear of cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No HR A53U HR A33U Serial No LPT0002 008B 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 7 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 00 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 in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN
21. 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 INTRODUIRE 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 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
22. RDING FEATURES Still Picture Frame By Frame Playback PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE If there is vertical jitter use the CH or Y button to correct the picture ACTIVATE FRAME BY FRAME PLAYBACK 2 Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance one frame at a time OR Press SEARCH lt lt or gt gt repeatedly to advance one frame at a time Press SEARCH gt gt or forward frame by frame playback or SEARCH lt lt for reverse frame by frame To resume normal playback press PLAY Slow Motion Reverse Slow Motion ACTIVATE SLOW MOTION PLAYBACK During still picture press and hold SEARCH lt lt or gt gt Release to return to still picture OR For hands free slow motion press SEARCH lt lt during playback to decrease speed in the forward direction Continue to press lt lt to select the various slow motion reverse slow motion reverse play and reverse search modes To resume normal playback press PLAY NOTE If noise bars appear during slow motion press CH A or Y a few times to remove the noise bars from screen Variable Speed Search Reverse Motion Playback ACTIVATE VARIABLE SPEED SEARCH 1 During playback press SEARCH lt lt or gt gt To increase the speed in the forward direction press repeatedly to select the various forward search modes To decrease the speed in the forward direction press lt lt To play in reverse slow motion and in reverse play mode
23. TART first time you set the timer STOP programming function all the program numbers will PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 be blank in this case just PRESS MENU TO END press OK when the Program Set screen appears SET PROGRAM INFORMATION 5 Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date CHANNEL SP NUMBER 9 start stop time and channel number Press CHA v to set AM PM and tape speed SP or EP Press OK after AM PM channel number and tape speed settings e 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 Y button In this case press OK after each setting Do not use the CH Y button to set the date At the Program Set screen the setting that can be set blinks 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 For weekly recording the desired date for the day of the week must be e
24. TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU NOTES e Regardless of the setting this function has no effect with SP recordings during recording and during special effects playback e When you finish viewing the tape be sure to set it back to OFF G s 17 To recall an indication Press OSD W 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 nm 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 SCREEN N Place the arrow next to FUNCTION SUPERIMPOSE by AUTO TIMER A SUPERIMPOSE een then 2ND AUDIO press AUDIO MONITOR 2ND AUDIO and AUDIO MONITOR will PRESS A v THEN appear with HR A53U PRESS MENU TO END only SELECT MODE Place the arrow next to SUPERIMPOSE 4 or OFF pressing CHA v ZON OFF PRESS A v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU as many t
25. The Hi Fi soundtrack cannot be heard RECORDING e Automatic tracking is engaged e The video heads may be dirty The AUDIO MONITOR option at the Function Set screen was set incorrectly Engage and adjust tracking manually t3 pg 15 The heads must be cleaned Consult your JVC dealer Set AUDIO MONITOR to HI FI tx pg 18 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Recording won t start 2 TV broadcasts won t record properly 3 Tape to tape editing won t work There s no cassette loaded e The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed The VCR has been set to its AUX mode by mistake eThe VCRs or the camcorder and the VCR have been incorrectly con nected The power to one or more of the units has not been turned on The recorder has not been set to its AUX mode Insert a cassette Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape or load a cassette on which the record safety tab is intact Set the VCR to the appropriate channel Refer to the directions and the illustration under Edit To Another VCR r pg 29 or Edit From A Camcorder Or Another VCR r pg 30 and properly connect the units Make sure the power to all units is on Set the recorder to its AUX mode CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 32 TROUBLESHOOTING cont TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Timer recording won t work e The clock and or th
26. W FF PAUSE or SEARCH lt lt or gt gt also stops Repeat Playback Counter Reset RESET COUNTER TO ZERO 1 Press C RESET Skip Search SKIP OVER UNWANTED SECTIONS 1 Press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 4 times during playback Each press initiates an approximately 30 second period of fast motion playback Normal playback resumes automatically NOTE To return to normal playback during a Skip Search press PLAY 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 20 BACK AND RECORDING FEATURES cont Auto Picture compensates for variations in tape characteristics to ensure the best possible playback picture It checks and Auto Picture R A5 3 U Preparation Only TURNONTHEVOR 1 Press POWER Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV modo ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU ACCESS AUTO PICTURE SCREEN Press CHA v to place the MAIN MENU arrow next to AUTO PICTURE then press OK PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET
27. ake sure you have enough time on VCR won t stop blinking the tape to record the entire program OTHER PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 When scanning channels some of Those channels have been preset to If you need the skipped channels them are skipped over be skipped restore them pg 11 2 The channel can t be changed Recording is in progress Press PAUSE to pause the recording change channels then press PLAY to resume recording ATTENTION 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 Eject and check the condition of the cassette If everything appears normal resume operating the VCR as usual QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 33 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 Q 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
28. ams simply follow the basic recording procedure To Listen To Stereo Soundtrack During Recording select HI FI at the Audio Monitor screen F pg 18 To Record SAP Programs HR A53U Only ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to FUNCTION SET by pressing CHA Y then press OK ACCESS 2ND AUDIO SCREEN Place the arrow next to ND AUDIO by pressing CHA Y then press OK SELECT MODE Place the arrow next to ON by pressing CHA v 2ND AUDIO A Co 0N OFF PRESS A v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU as many times as necessary 24 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 O Sc ree set before you can program the timer r pg 8 LOAD A CASSETTE e I m amp r 1 Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape then load e The VCR comes on and the counter is reset rogramming automaticaly ACCESS ON SCREEN MENU Press MENU Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN Make sure the arrow is next to PROGRAM SET then press OK SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER Press the appropriate NUMBER keys or CHA Y to PROGRAM select a vacant program DATE zs number then press OK The S
29. 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 When playing back programs that have been timer recorded with consecutive times such one program from 8 00 to 9 00 and another one from 9 00 to 10 00 the picture becomes momentarily distorted at the point where the first program ends and the second program begins Is this a malfunction A No This is normal Q Other 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 I 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 RECORDING When l 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 m
30. e timer have Set the clock and or timer correctly been set incorrectly The timer is not engaged Press TIMER and check to make sure that the Timer indicator on the front panel lights e The VCR has not been set up properly Re perform the set up procedures On screen timer programming Timer recording is in progress Timer programming can t be performed won t work when timer recording is in progress Wait until it finishes The Timer indicator on the front of The timer is engaged but there s no Load a cassette with the record safety the VCR won t stop blinking cassette loaded tab intact or with the hole covered with adhesive tape The loaded cassette has had its Press TIMER so that the Timer record safety tab removed indicator on the front panel goes out then eject the cassette and cover its hole with adhesive tape or replace it with a cassette on which the safety tab is intact The Timer indicator on the front of TIMER has been pressed when there Check the programmed data and re the VCR blinks for 10 seconds and are no programs in memory or the program as necessary then press the timer mode is disengaged timer record program information TIMER again has not been programmed correctly The cassette is automatically The end of tape was reached during The program may not have been ejected the power shuts off and the timer recording recorded in its entirety Next time Timer indicator on the front of the m
31. ecording using the Index Search function START SEARCH 1 While the tape is stopped press SEARCH lt lt gt gt ACCESS DISTANT CODE To access a recording 2 9 index codes away press SEARCH lt or gt gt repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on screen only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON pg 17 Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located I necessary press REW or FF when play starts to search visually to find the very beginning of the desired program NOTE An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is paused and then resumed BACK AND RECORDING FEATURES cont Video Stabilizer You can correct vertical vibration when playing back unstable EP recordings When this function is set to ON vertical vibration will be automatically corrected The default setting is ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS VIDEO STABILIZER SCREEN Place the arrow next to VIDEO STABILIZER by pressing CHA w then PROGRAM SET MAIN MENU FUNCTION SET press OK TUNER SET N INITIAL SET e AUTO PICTURE will AUT0 PICTURE appear with HR A53U VIDEO STABILIZER only PRESS A v THEN PRESS MENU TO END ACTIVATE VIDEO STABILIZER Place the arrow next to VIDEO STABILIZER 1 ON by pressing CHA Y ON OFF PRESS A v
32. er is automatically reset to 0 00 00 I the cassette s record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically FIND PROGRAM START POINT Press REW or FF if you want to rewind or fast forward to a different section of the tape START PLAYBACK Press PLAY e With HR A53U AUTO PICTURE appears on screen gt pg 21 STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP or STOP EJECT Then press STOP EJECT to remove the cassette 4 Usable cassettes FF Fast Forward REW Rewind 72 gt C 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 TC 20 ST C20 TC 30 ST C30 TC 40 ST C40 Compact VHS 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 SS 1 13 Simple Recording Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode REC indicator JVE LOAD A CASSETTE Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette SELECT RECOR
33. hen press OK Now skip to step 2 of the procedure below Or during on screen timer programming ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN In step 7 in the On Screen Timer Programming proce 1 dure c pg 25 press MENU SELECT MODE Place the arrow next to AUTO TIMER your choice ON or OFF by pressing CHA v 008 PRESS A v SELECT PRESS MENU RETURN NORMAL SCREEN 3 Press MENU as many times as necessary 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 26 TIMER RECORDING cont Instant Timer Recording ITR REC indicator This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours selectable in 30 min increments and shuts the VCR off after recording is finished START RECORDING 1 Press on the front panel ITR Press REC again ITR 0 30 appears on screen and ITR blinks for about 5 seconds The REC indicator blinks on the front display panel SET RECORDING DURATION 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 To check the remaining time press REC once during record
34. ilizer eet eret 16 FRONT VIEW 35 POWER TVVCR TIMER REC MTS Q Power On Off Button pg 7 Q Cassette Loading Slot Rewind REW Button pg 12 PLAY Button r pg 12 Fast Forward FF Button r pg 12 VIDEO AUDIO Input Connectors r pg 30 The HR A33U has only one AUDIO input connector MENU Button r pg 7 FRONT PANEL INDICATORS POWER TV VCR TIMER REC REAR VIEW Front Panel Indicators See below Remote Control Sensor Channel CH A w Button r pg 13 Button r gt pg 7 Record REC Button r pg 13 STOP EJECT Button r pg 12 PAUSE Button gt pg 14 Q Power Indicator VCR Mode Indicator r gt pg 22 Timer Mode Indicator r pg 25 Recording Mode Indicator r pg 13 Q Multichannel TV Sound Indicators HR A53U only t pg 23 0000000000 000000000 Q Power Cord pg 6 VIDEO AUDIO Output Connectors t pg 29 The HR A33U has only one AUDIO output connector ANT IN Connector t pg 6 Q Channel 3 4 Switch r pg 6 RF OUT Connector r pg 6 36 REMOTE CONTROL CO O Cf TVNCR x Bday 9v ci 5611 17 AET 0 w PETES ol L
35. imes as necessary NOTE If you engage the Record Pause mode RECORD PAUSE or ITR followed by the elapsed time 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 displayed for 5 seconds It blinks when the VCR s EJECT button is pushed HR A53U only 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 NORM HI FI Cassette Loaded mark When a cassette is loaded the mark is 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 RECORD PAUSE for as long as Pause is INDEX 1 engaged and ITR 5 sec 1 23 45 Tape speed indicator INDEX indication Audio mode indicators Counter reading 18 BACK AND RECORDING FEATURES cont Select The Soundtrack HR A53U 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 Place the arrow next to FUNCTION SET by pressing CHA v then press OK ACCESS AUDIO MONITOR SCREEN N Place the arrow next t
36. l 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 PACKAGED 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 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 COPYRIGHT 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD U U C Printed in Malaysia 0197HOV kUN K PJ ngzg ngsv uH
37. lectric 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 3 5 Ventilation Slots 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 gro
38. ns In this case press OK after each setting e At the Clock Set screen the setting that can be set blinks MAKE CORRECTIONS To change any of the settings press OK or SEARCH lt lt gt gt until the item you want to change blinks then set as in step 5 9 Set Receivable Channels Tuner TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV modo ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to MAIN MENU TUNER SET by pressing GRANIS PROGRAM SET CHAY then press OK FUNCTIDN SET If you own the HR A53U NIT go to step 6 AUTO PICTURE AUTO PICTURE will trees een A V appear with HR A53U PRESS MENU TO END only Place the arrow next to TUNER SET 4 BAND by pressing CHAY then press OK AFC AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET PRESS A Y 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 TV CATV arrow next to your choice PRESS A v TO SELECT by pressing CHA Y then PRESS MENU TO END press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE INITIAL SETTINGS cont PERFORM AUTO
39. ntered G ee 25 TIMER indicator MAKE CORRECTIONS To change any of the settings press OK or SEARCH lt lt gt gt until the item you want to change begins blinking Then set as in step 5 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN y4 Press MENU as many times as necessary Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen gt pg 27 ENGAGE TIMER MODE 8 Press TIMER The VCR s TIMER indicator lights and the VCR turns off automatically NOTES To 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 approximately 3 minutes If you select PROGRAM SET without having set the date and time an error message appears Follow its instructions f you enter a start time that has already passed ERROR appears on the screen and blinks Programs that start after midnight must have the next day s date 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 or satellite channels through an external tuner be sure to keep the cable box or satellite receiver s
40. o TIME 27 Instant Timer Recording ITR 28 DITING 29 Edit To Another VCR 29 Edit From A Camcorder Or Another VCR 30 T ROUBLESHOOTING 31 Power eee eee ee eee eo eee sooo soe eesscesoceeseceseccees Ol Tape Transport Playback 31 Recording 31 Timer Recording 32 Other Problems 32 Q UESTIONS AND ANSWERS 33 Playback 33 Recording 33 Timer Recording 33 34 List Of Terms 34 Front VI amp W e ioo o erae ene esas Front Panel Indicators 35 Rear VIEW eee eve atro usos Remote Control 36 S accion 37 For SERVICING Only in U S A 38 Weiran Only in U S A 39 6 Basic Connections Antenna or Cable IN Antenna or Cable input Coaxial Cable Flat Feeder 4 Matching Transformer Not supplied
41. o FUNCTION AUDIO MONITOR by AUTO TIMER pressing CHA y then press AUDIO MONITOR e 2ND AUDIO and AUDIO MONITOR will PRESS THEN OK appear with HR A53U PRESS MER TO ut only You have three choices AUDIO MONITOR a Hi Fi b Normal T NOR c Mix MIX Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing PRESS v TO SELECT CHA V PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU as many times as necessary NOTES e I the tape being played back has no Hi Fi soundtrack the Normal soundtrack will be heard no matter what choice you make at the Audio Monitor screen If RF connection is used for TV even if Hi Fi audio monitor is selected the sound will be mono and will be reproduced in both loudspeakers Tape Position Indicator The Tape position indicator appears on screen when from the stop mode you press FF REW or perform an Index Search The position of in relation to B Beginning or E End shows you where you are on the tape NOTE SUPERIMPOSE must be set to ON or the indicator will not appear t pg 17 COUNT 0 33 27 19 Repeat Playback START REPEAT 1 Press and hold PLAY until PLAY blinks the screen 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 RE
42. ode 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 The REC and TIMER indicators on the front panel remain lit 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 Yes but while you are setting the timer you won t see the tape s or broadcast program s picture as it is replaced by the on screen menu The audio from the tape or broadcast program will be present during the setting of the timer 34 List Of Terms INDEX This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on screen display names A Auto Channel Setting oret mete Auto Daylight Saving Time Auto Picture Auto Timer Automatic Tracking Aux Input AV Connection B agua ii RA 9 yn aa REI D Ete Cassette iecore repetens Check Programas a reme rhe en e repe nd Clock Setting Connection to TV Contents Counter Reset Delete Channel
43. ormance 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 product 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
44. 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 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 e
45. power ON EXAMPLE If you program the VCR to timer record a show on December 24 PROGRAMIT on channel 40 from 12 00 noon DATE 12 24 WED gt i START 12 00 to 1 00 n ibi the STOP TOS PM screen will look like this CHANNEL 40 SP PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END 26 TIMER RECORDING cont Check And Cancel Programs DISENGAGE TIMER 1 Press TIMER then press POWER ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU N ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN Press CHA Y to place the arrow next to PROGRAM SET then press OK CHECK PROGRAM INFORMATION Press CHA to check the programs in succession RR QO To Cancel A Program CANCEL A PROGRAM Press CANCEL 5 Repeat steps 4 and 5 as many times as necessary RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU If there are still programs remaining go to step 7 TIMER 7 Press again 27 Auto Timer When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR s power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the VCR is powered back on ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to FUNCTION SET by pressing CHA Y then press OK ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN Place the arrow next to AUTO TIMER by pressing CHAY t
46. se 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 A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force 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 your product 15 not operating correctly or exhibits marked change in perf
47. st 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 Little Falls Road 1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Fairfield NJ 07004 2105 Lawrenceville GA 30243 5857 Aurora IL 60504 8135 201 808 9279 770 339 2522 630 851 7855 5665 Corporate Avenue 10700 Hammerly Boulevard Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place Suite 101 Cypress CA 90630 4727 Houston TX 77043 2310 Honolulu HI 96819 2000 714 229 8011 713 935 9331 808 833 5828 230 Eliot Street 8192 W State Road 84 890 Dubuque Avenue Ashland MA 01721 2377 Davie FL 33324 4611 South San Francisco CA 94080 1804 508 881 5923 954 472 1960 415 871 2666 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 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
48. th Auto DST activated 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 TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER ACCESS ON SCREEN MENU Press MENU ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN At the Main Menu screen MAIN MENU place the arrow next to INITIAL SET by pressing CHA Y then press TUNER SET z INITIAL SET e AUTO PICTURE will AUTO PICTURE appear with HR A53U VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS A v THEN only PRESS MENU TO END ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN Place the arrow at the Initial Set screen next to CLOCK SET by pressing CHA Y then press OK CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT INITIAL SET PRESS A Y THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SET DATE TIME AND D S T The Clock Set screen is CLOCK SET displayed and the month M digit begins blinking Press E WED the appropriate NUMBER D S T ON keys to set the date and time if only 1 digit press O first Press CHA Y to A v THEN id set AM PM and D S T PRESS MENU TO END Daylight Saving Time Press OK after AM PM and D S T settings Set D S T to ON to set the D S T according to the VCR s clock or to OFF if D S T doesn t apply to you When you re finished with this set up procedure press MENU to start the clock NOTES CHA Y can be used to perform all operatio
49. u 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 SYNPTOM 1 t 2 The clock works but the VCR s power won t come on TAPE TRANSPORT 21 POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION e The TIMER mode is engaged with Press TIMER to disengage Auto Timer set to OFF r pg 27 3 The remote control won t function e The batteries are discharged Replace the dead batteries with new ones SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The cassette gets stuck partway during loading and is ejected PLAYBACK The cassette was inserted incorrectly 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 Then insert the cassette SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The tape is running but the picture won t appear If you re using the RF OUT connec tion F pg 6 the channel selector on the TV is set incorrectly If you re using the AV connection pg 6 the TV receiver is set to the wrong mode Set the channel selector to channel 3 or 4 Set the TV receiver to its AV mode 2 Noise appears during visual search This is normal 3 HR A53U Only Breaks are noticeable in Hi Fi soundtrack 4 The playback picture is blurred or interrupted even though TV broadcasts are clear 5 HR A53U Only
50. unding 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 product 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 GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE 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 U
51. urs 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 Return 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 Initial
52. y compartment cover Insert 2 AA size batteries provided in the direction indicated under the battery cover Replace the cover no lt gt How Use The remote control can operate most of your VCR s functions as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets see below 1 Point the remote control toward the sensor window 2 Press the appropriate operation button 3 The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m Operating JVC TVs To operate your TV while holding down TV press the corresponding button POWER TV VCR CH A v TV VOL can be used without holding down TV NOTES Depending on the type of JVC TV there may be cases where some or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control e If the remote control doesn t work properly remove its batteries wait a short time replace the batteries and then try again SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement Power consumption Temperature Operating Storage Operating position Weight Format Maximum recording time SP EP VIDEO AUDIO Signal system Recording Playback system Signal to noise ratio Horizontal resolution Frequency range Normal audio Hi Fi audio HR A53U Only Input Output TUNER Tuning system Channel coverage VHF UHF CATV RF output AC 120 60 Hz 21 W HR A53U 19 W HR

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