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JVC HR-A56U User's Manual

1. AC power cord gt pg 6 CH3 CH4 switch pg 7 AUDIO VIDEO OUT connectors gt pg 6 32 RF OUT terminal gt pg 6 ANT Antenna IN terminal gt pg 6 On screen display 125 iue O THU 12 00 AM PAUSE loo SP COUNT Q Channel and auxiliary input F 1 Q Tape speed indication Day and clock time c pg 16 20 Q Cassette indication STEREO program indication gt pg 21 Tape position indicator pg 16 Q SAP Second Audio Program indication Index no indication gt pg 18 tz pg 21 Time counter pg 16 20 Audio monitor indications gt pg 17 31 VCR operation mode indication EN 39 Remote TV operation n Press and hold button then press POWER TV CHss VOO VTV VCI IS RAMMING PROG SKIP EJ PROG CHECK SEARCH My oT 0 c PLAY gt ety REC STOP 1 ENTER QS TV CH lem nee a DI 1G A 5 m r D INT Ar 24 TV CH VG LP20878 001 VCR TV You can operate JVC s TV Buttons M with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate a JVC s TV while holding down TV on the Remote
2. find the program I want to see Why not There may be index codes too close together n Sometimes during index search the VCR cannot A jitters Why does this happen If the condition of the tape being played back is not good jittering of the video including on screen display may occur Q During playback on screen display sometimes A 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 condensation may occur keep the VCR turned on for a few hours to evaporate the moisture 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 interrupted Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur 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 AC power cord from the AC supply Wait for a while and then plug the power
3. Back of VCR RF OUT AC Outlet Audio video cable not supplied To Audio video input connectors RF cable supplied To 75 ohm terminal Check contents Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in SPECIFICATIONS pg 40 Situate VCR Place the VCR on a stable horizontal surface Connect VCR to TV The following connections are required RF Connection Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT IN terminal on the rear of the VCR Connect the supplied RF cable between the RF OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the TV s antenna input terminal AV Connection improves picture quality during tape playback If your TV is equipped with audio video input connectors Connect the antenna VCR and TV as shown in the illustration Connect an audio video cable between the AUDIO VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio video input connectors on the TV Connect VCR to power source Connect the AC power plug to an AC outlet The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when the antenna is connected and when the AC power cord is first connected to an AC power outlet gt pg 8 If Auto or CH is displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is turned on the clock and tuner channels a
4. c gt HI FI HI FI L HI FI R NORM NORM HI FI HI FI Normally select this Hi Fi sound is played back HI FI L Sound on the left Hi Fi channel is played back HI FI R Sound on the right Hi Fi channel is played back NORM Sound on the normal track is played back NORM HI FI Both sounds on the Hi Fi track and normal track are mixed and played back Note The above indication appears when SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON gt pg 29 though the monitor sound changes in sequence e If the tape being played back has no Hi Fi sound track the normal sound track will be heard regardless of this setting e If RF connection pg 7 is used for viewing pictures on the TV sound will be monaural even though you select HI FI You can also use the menu to select your desired monitor sound pg 31 F Automatic operations after rewinding Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory tells the VCR what to do after rewinding is complete Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode a For Automatic Playback Start Press REW lt 4 then press PLAY gt within 2 seconds b For Automatic Power Off Press REW lt lt then press POWER within 2 seconds c For Automatic Timer Standby Press REW lt 4 then press TIMER within 2 seconds NOTE It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function if the cassette s record safety tab is remov
5. 29 Tuner Setting scccccsscsosssssssescessesesoosssevsssessese 13 0 1 29 Setting channels automatically B AUTO SP EP TIMER inesse 30 Auto Channel 5 13 Bi IDEO STABILIZER tette 30 Setting channels manually W BLUE 30 Manual Channel Set 14 m 2ND AUDIO RECORD ee 31 ASIC PLAYBACK AND B AUDIO MONIIOR ette tto e then 31 ESRECORDING 5 Basic Playback 9 15 PE DITING 8 Basic Playback Features 16 Edit To Or From Another VCR 32 Changing display information 16 Checking tape position inerte 16 T Playing back tape repeatedly Repeat Play 16 ROUBLESHOOTING 33 Adjusting tracking condition Questions and answers esee 35 Tracking Adjustments sees 17 Selecting monitor sound Audio monitor 17 Automatic operations after rewinding BNDEX CGS Next Function Memory eee 17 liSE f teTIms eret rei rir e e RUP Reus 36 Locating beginning of recordings Index Search 18 Front Datel itt tpe IIa 37 Locating beginning of timer recordings Front display panel eene 37 instant Reviewer 18 Rear panell sorres sere eet cnet nce vis RP eee 38 Basic Recording c cceee
6. 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 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 or video cassette 1 DO NOT place the 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
7. Q TV button See below TV VCR button gt pg 19 20 REVIEW button gt pg 18 Number buttons gt pg 19 24 27 Counter RESET button gt pg 16 20 CANCEL button gt pg 26 STOP button gt pg 24 START button c pg 24 PROG Program button gt pg 24 PROG CHECK button gt pg 26 OREW fea 4 button pg 15 19 22 REC button pg 19 STOP button 17 pg 15 19 B MENU button SHUTTLE PLUS A Y buttons TV CH buttons B POWER button gt pg 15 19 Audio MONITOR button pg 17 TV Muting button See below D DISPLAY button gt pg 16 20 DAILY M F button gt pg 25 D WEEKLY button gt pg 25 AUX button c pg 32 TIMER button gt pg 25 26 DATE button gt pg 24 CH button gt pg 19 24 SKIP SEARCH button gt pg 23 SP EP button gt pg 19 25 PLAY gt button gt pg 15 19 FF gt gt gt gt button gt pg 15 19 22 PAUSE button c pg 19 23 OK button ENTER button OSD button gt pg 21 SHUTTLE PLUS gt gt 4 gt button ic pg 22 TV VOL button How to use the Remote Before use insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with the polarity and matched correctly as indicated on the battery compartment or on the lid The Remote can operate most of
8. 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 battery x 2 Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified otherwise E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice FOR SERVICING Only in U S A EN 41 HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE 1 800 252 5722 Dear customer http www jvcservice com 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 JVC AMERICAS CORP FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS 10 New Maple Avenue 1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Pine Brook NJ 07058 9641 Lawrenceville GA 30243 5857 Aurora IL 60504 8135 973 396 1000 770 339 2522 630 851 7855 5665 Corporate Avenue 10700 Hammerly Boulevard Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place Suite 105 Cypress CA 90630 4727 Houston TX 77043 2310 Honolulu 96819 2000 714 229 8011 713 935 9331 808 833 5828 13
9. or HI FI R NOTES While playing back a monaural tape sounds on the normal track will be heard regardless of this setting If RF connection gt pg 7 is used for viewing pictures on the TV sound will be monaural even though you select HI FI You can also use the A MONITOR button on the Remote to select the desired monitor sound gt pg 17 32 EN EDITING Edit To Or From Another VCR Connection Ex When using this VCR as the playback VCR This VCR for playback To AUDIO VIDEO OUT Audio video cable not supplied To Audio video Input Another VCR for recording You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR Refer also to the other VCR s instruction manual for connection and its operations Hm Make connections Connect an audio video cable between the playback VCR s audio video output connectors and the recording VCR s audio video input connectors When using this VCR as the recording VCR connect this VCR s audio video input connec tors to the audio video output connectors on the other VCR Ld Load cassettes Insert the playback cassette into the playback VCR and the cassette to be recorded on into the recording VCR E Select input mode on recording VCR Select the correct external input on the other VCR On this
10. 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 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 pr
11. TO END AUTO CHANNEL SET PRESS MENU TO END Return to normal screen Press MENU INFORMATION The VCR selects the correct band TV or CATV automatically during Auto Channel Set The selected band will be displayed on the right side of BAND on the Tuner Set screen 14 INITIAL SETTINGS cont Setting channels manually Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually Access Main Menu screen Press MENU Access Tuner Set screen On the front panel Press CHA Y to move the highlight bar arrow to TUNER SET then press OK On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS A Y to move the highlight bar arrow to TUNER SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS Access Manual Channel Set screen On the front panel TUNER SET Press CHA Y move the BAND CAN highlight bar arrow to AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET then press OK On the Remote SELECT WITH a v AND OK PRESS MENU TO END Press SHUTTLE PLUS SE MENDA AY to move the highlight bar arrow to MANUAL CHANNEL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt Add or skip desired channels To add channels On the Remote ONLY MANUAL CHANNEL SET Press the Number keys to input a CH 45 ADD channel number you TON want to add PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 Q Press OK or OR A v THEN OK SHUTTLE PLUS to PRESS MENU TO EN
12. 1 The cassette gets stuck partway The cassette was inserted incorrectly Make sure the cassette s window is during loading and is ejected facing 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 PLAYBACK SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION The tape is running but the picture e If the RF connection lt pg 7 is Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV will not appear used to view the picture the channel on the TV is set incorrectly If the AV connection lt pg 7 is Select the AV mode on the TV used to view the picture the TV receiver is set to the wrong mode 2 Breaks are noticeable in Hi Fi Automatic tracking is engaged Disengage auto tracking and adjust sound track the tracking manually rz pg 17 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 broadcasts are clear 4 The Hi Fi sound cannot be heard Audio Monitor setting is incorrect Set Audio Monitor to HI FI i pg 17 31 RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Recording will not start There is 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 load a cassette on which the record safety tab is intact 2 TV broadcasts
13. Only in U S A 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 COLUMBIAAND 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 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 t
14. PRESS SP EP 8 DAILY 9 WEEKLY THEN 0K PRESS PROG TO END Set program stop time Press STOP repeatedly to enter the time you want recording to stop Press and hold STOP to increase the time in 30 minute intervals Set program date Press DATE The current date is displayed on the screen The date you enter appears in its place Set channel number Press CH Holding down CH rapidly changes the channel numbers If you receive your programs through a cable box select the cable box output channel the channel on which you view the cable box programs on the TV EN 25 Set tape speed Press SP EP to set the tape speed Return to normal screen Press PROG or OK PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then normal screen appears If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP appears you have another program overlapping the program you have just made The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will start blinking You can now correct the conflicting programs See When programs overlap each other on page 27 Ld Engage timer recording standby mode Press TIMER The VCR turns off automatically and is displayed on the front panel display To timer record daily Monday Friday or weekly serials Press DAILY M F number 8 or WEEKLY number 9 anytime during steps through Bil DAILY or W
15. SP mode For Example Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto a 120 minute tape Approximately 110 minutes Approximately 30 minutes SP mode EP mode Make sure you set this function to ON before the timer recording starts NOTES If you have programed the VCR to timer record 2 or more programs the second program and those thereafter may not fit on the tape with this function set to ON In this case do not use this function but change the tape speed manually during timer programing In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape this function may leave a slight non recorded portion at the end of the tape There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the tape speed switches from SP to EP mode on the tape This function is not available during ITR Instant Timer Recording and will not work properly on the following tapes T ST 30 T ST 60 T ST 90 and T ST 120 B VIDEO STABILIZER When this function is set to ON you can automatically correct vertical ON vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on OFF another VCR NOTES When you finish viewing a tape be sure to set this function to OFF Regardless of the setting this function has no effect during recording and during special effects playback The on screen display may jitter vertically when this function is set to ON To watch recordings with close caption set this
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17. back in Eject and check the condition of the cassette If everything appears normal you can operate the VCR as usual 36 EN INDEX List of terms This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on screen display names A Accidental erasure prevention 19 Audio Monitor 17 31 Auto Channel Set 13 Auto Daylight Saving Time 11 Auto Picture 29 Auto SP EP Timer 30 Auto Timer 29 Automatic tracking 17 AV connection 7 B Blue Back 30 C Channel No indication 20 Clock setting 10 Manual setting 12 Preparation 10 Semiauto setting 11 Clock time 16 20 Connection to TV 6 Contents 5 Counter reset 16 20 E Editing 32 Express timer recording 24 F Frame by Frame Playback 23 Function Set screen 28 H High Speed Picture Search 22 Host channel 8 Index Search 18 Instant Review 18 Instant Timer Recording ITR 20 L Language setting 9 M Manual tracking 17 Next Function Memory 17 On screen display 21 38 5 8 Picture Control 29 Picture Search 22 Playback 15 Plug amp Play 8 R Recording 19 Repeat play 16 RF connection 7 5 Second Audio Record 31 Slow Motion Playback 23 Special effect playback Frame by Frame Playback 23 High Speed Picture Search 22 How to use the SHUTTLE PLUS buttons 22 Picture Search 22 Skip Search 23 Slow Motion Playback 23 Still Picture Playback 23 Variable Speed Picture Search 22 Specificat
18. function to OFF E BLUE BACK When this function is set to ON the TV screen becomes all blue in the ON following cases OFF When receiving a channel not in use When stopping playback NOTE When you want to receive an unstable channel with poor signals set this function to OFF EN 31 The default setting is bold in the table below E 2ND AUDIO RECORD ON OFF When this function is set to ON a SAP program is received the SAP audio is recorded on both the normal and Hi Fi tracks The main audio is not recorded If a non SAP program is received the main audio is recorded on both the Hi Fi and normal tracks When this function is set to OFF the SAP audio cannot be recorded ll AUDIO MONITOR HI FI HI FI L HI FI R NORM MIX Normally select this Hi Fi sound is played back Sound on the left Hi Fi channel is played back Sound on the right Hi Fi channel is played back Sound on the normal track is played back Both sounds on the Hi Fi track and normal track are mixed and played back This VCR can record two sound tracks simultaneously normal and Hi Fi on a Hi Fi stereo tape You can select the sound track s to listen to while playing back a Hi Fi stereo tape In addition when playing back a prerecorded tape containing two separate audio programs on the Hi Fi tracks you can choose either one by selecting either HI FI L
19. has been removed playback begins automatically Start playback Press PLAY Tape speed SP or EP is automatically detected To stop playback Press STOP B on the Remote or STOP EJECT m 4 on the front panel To rewind the tape Press REW lt lt To fast forward the tape Press FF gt gt To eject the tape Press STOP EJECT amp on the front panel when the tape is not running You can also eject the cassette with the VCR turned off To turn off the VCR Press POWER INFORMATION This VCR is equipped with SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK that lets you watch tapes recorded in the S VHS format with regular VHS resolution SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution S VHS recording is not possible with this VCR Usable cassettes Full Size VHS T 30 ST 30 T 60 ST 60 T 90 T 120 ST 120 T 160 ST 160 ST 210 Compact VHS TC 20 ST C20 TC 30 ST C30 TC 40 ST C40 Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this VCR Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full sized VHS cassette This VCR can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes However it will record regular VHS signals only 16 EN BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING cont Basic Playback Features STOP EJECT m 4A C RESET E Changing displa
20. illustrates the controls and connections on the front and rear panel the front display panel and the Remote The 25 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 PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on the previous pages EN 5 CONTENTS NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6 RECORDING 24 Basic Connections Express Timer Programing Checking program settings eee 26 NITIAL SETTINGS 8 Canceling or changing program settings 26 ETE T OUO When programs overlap each other 27 Plug amp Play Setting cccccccsscccssccsscssccsceeee 8 Language Setting ee ence ee eene eee eere Clock Setting ne 10 mer userur runcnons Preparations te ertet ero e SEE T C EERS 10 Useful Function Settings 28 Setting clock semiautomatically B AUTO PICTURE eere 29 Semiauto Clock Set sssssseee 11 PICTURE 29 Setting clock manually Manual Clock Set 12 MB TIMER
21. on the Remote 4 DO NOT place anything which might spill on the top of the VCR or on the Remote 5 AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport VHS SQPB nca orgy m Cassettes marked VHS or S VHS can be used with this video cassette recorder However S VHS recording is not possible with this model m This model is equipped with SOPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK that makes it possible to play back S VHS recordings with regular VHS resolution m HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment W As an ENERGY STAR Partner JVC has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency 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
22. 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 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 EN 3
23. then press OK twice On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS A Y until the desired year appears then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS twice iom EE m Select D S T mode Bini You can select either ON or OFF ON Adjustment will be made by the built in clock itself OFF Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you On the front panel Press CHA Y to select the desired setting On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS A Y to select the desired setting Start clock Press MENU and normal screen appears To make corrections any time during the process Setting clock manually Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS repeatedly until the item Manual Clock Set you want to change blinks then press CH or SHUTTLE PLUS A v First follow steps Bil to Bl on page 10 then go to the following steps Set time On the front panel Press CHA Y until the TIME ZDATE YEAR desired time appears AM 1 1 00 CLOCK SET then press OK 7 AUTO ON P 9 HOSTCH AUTO CATV On the Remote D S T AUTO TIME 20 AUTO Press SHUTTLE PLUS PRESS a v THEN OK AY until the desired time PRESS MENU TO END appears then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS e Holding CH or SHUTTLE PLUS AY changes the time in 30 minute intervals When the time is entered manually AUTO CLOCK is automatically set to OFF and HOST CH and TIME ZONE disappear EN 13 Tuner Setti
24. with another only the parts shown below in gray will be recorded Pattern 1 program with the lower program number will be recorded 10 00 11 00 12 00 Program 1 CH10 Program 2 Not recorded Pattern 2 program starting earlier will be recorded 10 00 11 00 12 00 Program 1 CH10 Program 2 Not recorded Pattern 3 program starting earlier will be recorded followed by the remaining portion of the other program 10 00 11 00 12 00 Program 1 CH10 Program 2 CH40 Not recorded 28 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS You can use the other useful function settings on the Useful Function Function Set screen by following the procedure described below For the functions you can set on the Function Set e Seth ngs screen see pages 29 to 31 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV Access Function Set screen On the front panel MAIN MENU Press CHA V to move ighli S the highlight bar arrow T to FUNCTION SET then press OK On the Remote PRESS MENU TOEND Press SHUTTLE PLUS AY to move the highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS mm Select Function On the front panel T Press CHA Y to move the highlight bar arrow to the function you want to set then press OK On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS A Y to move the hig
25. 6 7 8 PRESS CHECK TO NEXT Access Program screen Press PROG CHECK again to check more detailed information Each time you press PROG CHECK the next program s Program screen appears When all Program screens are shown normal screen resumes Canceling or changing program settings Access Program screen Repeat steps 1 to 3 above Cancel or change program setting To cancel a program press CANCEL when the Program screen you do not want is shown To change a program press the appropriate button START STOP DATE CH and or SP EP when the Program screen on which you want to make changes is shown Return to normal screen Press PROG CHECK as many times as necessary until no Program screen is shown Reengage timer recording standby mode Press TIMER When AUTO TIMER gt pg 29 is set to ON the timer recording standby mode automatically resumes when you turn off the VCR EN 27 When programs overlap each other If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP appears you have another program overlapping the program you have just made The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will start blinking PR START STOP CH DATE 2 1 8 00 11 00 12 12 24 A2 10 00A 10 45 40 12 25 N 3 11 30P 1 00 125 12 252 PROGRAM OVERLAP a 9 00 10 00 10 12 24 PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED A V THEN gt PROG END EX Program 1 you have just made and Program 4
26. Cummings Park 8192 W State Road 84 890 Dubuque Avenue Woburn MA 01801 2105 Davie FL 33324 4611 South San Francisco CA 94080 1804 781 376 9100 954 472 1960 650 871 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 JVC AMERICAS CORP 10 New Maple Avenue Pine Brook NJ 07058 9641 Don t service it yourself CAUTION To prevent electrical shock do not open the cabinet 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 No user 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 42 EN WARRANTY
27. D set to ADD Repeat and 9 to add other channels To skip channels On the front panel Q Press CHA Y to select a channel number you want to skip Press to set to SKIP Repeat and to skip other channels On the Remote Q Press the Number keys or SHUTTLE PLUS A Y to input a channel number you want to skip Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt to set to SKIP Q Repeat and to skip other channels Return to normal screen Press MENU BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING EN 15 Basic Playback Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV REW 44 STOP EJECT m 4 Ga SS ex POWER 3 ED 6 REW lt lt FF gt gt Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette TCL 2UX when Rough poor picture appears while a tape is played back The picture is unclear or no picture appears USE CLEANING CASSETTE appears on the screen only with SUPERIMPOSE set to ON gt pg 28 29 Load a cassette 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 Do not apply too much pressure when inserting The VCR turns on automatically The counter is automatically reset to 0 00 00 If the cassette s record safety tab
28. E PLUS gt Selectclockset On the front panel INITIAL SET Press CHA V to move the highlight bar arrow PANGUAGE ENGLISH to CLOCK SET then press OK On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AY to move the highlight bar arrow to CLOCK SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt PRESS a v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT WITH a v AND 0K PRESS MENU TO END EN 11 Setting clock semiautomatically Semiauto Clock Set You can change the host channel D S T time zone setting manually First follow steps to Bl on page 10 then go to the following steps Set Auto Clock to ON On the front panel CLOCK SET Press CHA to move DATE VEAR the highlight bar to 1 00PM 1224 00 SUN AUTO CLOCK then press so that ON D S T AUTO TIME ZONE AUTO PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS A Y to move the highlight bar to AUTO CLOCK then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt so that ON is selected Then To select the host channel go to To select the D S T mode go to step Bil To select the time zone go to step Bil NOTE The time that has been set previously will be erased when AUTO CLOCK HOST CH D S T or TIME ZONE setting is changed ES Select host channel You can either select AUTO or enter a PBS channel number On the front panel Press CHA Y to mo
29. EEKLY appears on the Program screen Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode Press TIMER to cancel the timer recording standby mode then press POWER to turn on the VCR DO NOT forget to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode again by pressing TIMER after you use the VCR otherwise you cannot record the broadcast you want e When AUTO TIMER pg 29 is set to ON the timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode NOTES Even if a power failure occurs the VCR keeps your timer programs However the clock time channel settings and other menu settings are lost if it lasts for more than 3 minutes As a result when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure the following will take place 1 This VCR starts the Plug amp Play setting automatically to restore the clock time and channel setting 2 If the clock time and channel setting are restored correctly each timer program you have made will start unless its end time already passes Programs that start after midnight must have the next day s date After timer recording is completed the VCR turns off automatically You can program the timer recordi
30. ION 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 damages 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 1700 Valley Road DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP Wayne New Jersey 07470 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 MEMO EN 43
31. JVC MM VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR A56U 2 EN 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 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION 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 Declaration of Conformity Model Number HR A56U Trade Name Jvc Responsible Party JVC Americas Corp Address 1700 Valley Road Wayne N J 07470 Telephone Number 973 315 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation
32. KIP SEARCH once to 4 times during playback Each press initiates a 30 second period of high speed playback up to 2 minutes When the specified portion of the tape is skipped normal playback resumes automatically To return to normal playback during Skip Search press PLAY gt Viewing still picture frame by frame Frame by Frame Playback 1 Pause during playback Press PAUSE Playback is freezed and a still picture appears 2 Advance or reverse still picture To advance a still picture press SHUTTLE PLUS bP on the Remote or PAUSE II repeatedly To reverse a still picture press SHUTTLE PLUS kaa on the Remote repeatedly To resume normal playback press PLAY Viewing slow motion picture Slow Motion Playback On the front panel During normal playback or still picture playback Press and hold PAUSE IIl for more than 2 seconds On the Remote During normal playback Press SHUTTLE PLUS ma a to decrease the playback speed Each time you press the button the speed decreases toward reverse slow motion playback then reverse picture search e Holding PAUSE for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback To resume normal playback press PLAY During still picture playback Press and hold SHUTTLE PLUS gt to start forward or SHUTTLE PLUS 14 4 to start reverse slow motion playback When you release the button slow motion play
33. POSE is set to ON gt pg 28 29 Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located Beginning of the current Current position Beginning of the 2nd next program recorded on the tape program recorded Previous program recorded f you want to find the very beginning of the desired program press REW lt lt or FF gt gt after playback starts NOTE An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is resumed from recording pause Locating beginning of timer recordings instant Review At the press of a button you can turn on the VCR rewind the tape and begin to view the most recent timer recorded program Press REVIEW on the Remote after ensuring that the VCR is in the timer recording standby mode The VCR turns on and rewinds to the index code indicating the beginning of the last timer recorded program then begins playback automatically You can access a program of 2 to 9 index codes away from the current position on the tape If for example you have 5 programs recorded and you want to watch the third one press REVIEW three times If you wantto find the very beginning of the desired program press REW lt lt a or FF gt after playback starts e If the tape is already rewound when REVIEW is pressed it will play the tape from the beginning It will not fast forward to an index code The Instant Review functio
34. Sound broadcast indications To record a SAP program received set 2ND AUDIO B to the INDEX 1 RECORD to ON using the menu screen current status are NORM displayed for 5 seconds DIES Note e pda be dti When the channel is changed on the VCR ORARE TE elapsed Ume The STEREO indication appears on the screen for about The indications are not recorded 5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast 2 The SAP indication appears on the screen for about 5 Erase on screen display seconds if the program is a SAP broadcast Press OSD again Both indications appear when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP sound NOTE e If the VCR is in recording pause mode RECORD PAUSE is always displayed e The VCR status can be also displayed during playback 22 EN SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK Special Effect Playback PLAY gt EY Locating particular scene rapidly Picture Search m High Speed Picture Search Possible during normal playback or still picture playback You can rapidly locate a particular scene on the tape To do forward picture search press FF gt gt To do reverse picture search press REW If you press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds simply releasing it cancels the picture search and normal playback resumes To resume normal play
35. T then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS MAIN MENU FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET PRESS a v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Select language On the front panel Press CHA to move the highlight bar arrow to LANGUAGE then press OK repeatedly until the desired language is selected On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS A Y to move the highlight bar arrow to LANGUAGE then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS repeatedly until the desired language is selected INITIAL SET SELECT WITH A v AND OK PRESS MENU TO END Return to normal screen Press MENU 10 EN INITIAL SETTINGS cont Clock Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug amp Play setting or if you use a cable box Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set Each procedure starts from step lil after preparation steps below are finished If you use a cable box set the clock manually pg 12 Preparations Access Main Menu screen Press MENU Access Initial Set screen On the front panel MAIN MENU Press CHA to move FUNCTION SET the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AY to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK or SHUTTL
36. To cancel ITR press STOP IB on the Remote or STOP EJECT m 4 on the front panel recording another Engage TV mode During recording If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF connection lt pg 7 to view pictures from the VCR Press TV VCR on the Remote so that VCR mode indicator goes off from the front display panel The TV broadcast being recorded disappears If you are using the AV connection gt pg 7 to view pictures from the VCR change the TV s input mode from AV to TV 2 Select channel for viewing Select the channel you want to watch on the TV Watching one program while 1 EN 21 Other useful functions for recording You can also use the following functions for recording Showing on screen display When SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON gt pg 28 29 you can see the current VCR status on the TV screen Recording Resume Function For more detailed information about the on screen If there is a power outage during recording or Instant display see page 38 Timer Recording or timer recording the recording will resume automatically when the power is restored to the VCR No setting is required for this function 1 Display VCR status on TV screen During recording or 715 RECORD Second Audio Recording pg 31 recording pause press THU 12 00 AM PAUSE This VCR s built in MTS decoder enables reception of OSD Hg 09 SP Multichannel TV
37. 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 lf 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 The Index on pages 36 39 lists frequently used terms and the number of the page on which they are used or explained in the manual This section also
38. VCR when using this VCR as the recording VCR Select F 1 when connecting the other VCR to the audio video input connectors on the front panel On the front panel Press CHA V On the Remote Press the Number key 0 AUX or CH um Select EDIT function Set the EDIT function to ON On this VCR follow the procedure described on pages 28 and 29 Ld Start playback Press PLAY on the playback VCR NOTE If the playback VCR is equipped with a superimpose OSD disable feature then set it to OFF before starting playback pg 28 and 29 Start recording Press REC on the recording VCR NOTE Be sure to select AUTO for PICTURE CONTROL or NORM when AUTO PICTURE is set to OFF after you finish dubbing the tapes gt pg 28 and 29 TROUBLESHOOTING EN 33 Before requesting service 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 The clock works but the VCR s The VCR is in the timer recording Press TIMER to disengage power will not come on standby mode with AUTO TIMER set to OFF rx pg 29 3 The Remote will not function The batteries are discharged Replace the dead batteries with new ones TAPE TRANSPORT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
39. asure prevention STOP To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette remove its record LE To record on it later cover the hole with adhesive tape 2 safety tab Record safety tab 20 EN BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING cont Basic Recording Features CE C RESET Changing display information Press DISPLAY during recording or recording pause Each time you press the button the front panel display shows the time counter channel number and the clock time in sequence gt Time Counter Channel No Clock Time To display the VCR status including the time counter channel number and the clock time on the TV screen see Showing on screen display pg 21 To reset the time counter press C RESET on the Remote The counter reading becomes 0 00 00 It is also reset when a tape is inserted Specifying recording length Instant Timer Recording ITR You can easily specify the recording length from 30 minutes to 6 hours and the VCR shuts off after recording is finished During recording press REC on the front panel repeatedly until the recording length you want appears on the front display panel The 2 record indicator starts flashing Each time you press the button recording length increases in 30 minute intervals up to 6 hours
40. ay 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 Semiauto gt pg 11 or Manual Clock Set gt pg 12 procedure If appears on the front display panel your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly Then turn on and off the VCR the Plug amp Play setting will be automatically reactivated If Plug amp Play setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected correctly perform Manual Clock Set gt pg 12 and Auto Channel Set or Manual Channel Set gt pg 13 or 14 EN 9 Language Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV BB BB 88 sss E This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus and some messages excluding the on screen display superimposed on the TV screen in English Spanish or French Selectthe desired language using the following procedure The default setting is ENGLISH Access Main Menu screen Press MENU Access Initial Set screen On the front panel Press CHA Y to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS A Y to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SE
41. back press PLAY m Variable Speed Picture Search You can change the speed of picture search How to use the SHUTTLE PLUS buttons on the Remote To do forward picture search press SHUTTLE PLUS gt gt repeatedly Each time you press the button the search speed increases To decrease the speed while forward picture search toward normal playback then reverse picture search press SHUTTLE PLUS I lt repeatedly do reverse picture search press SHUTTLE PLUS lt lt repeatedly Each time you press the button the search speed increase while reverse picture search To decrease the speed while reverse picture search toward normal playback then forward picture search press SHUTTLE PLUS repeatedly To resume normal playback press PLAY Reverse Reverse Reverse Reverse Slow Normal Forward search play slow motion motion Play search 3 steps 2 steps 2 steps 4 steps EN 23 Viewing still picture Still Picture Playback Press PAUSE 1 during normal playback Playback is freezed and a still picture appears To resume normal playback press PLAY NOTE To obtain a noiseless still picture it may be necessary to adjust tracking in slow motion playback before starting still picture playback Skipping unwanted portions Skip Search You can skip over view at high speed unwanted portions of the tape Press S
42. back stops and a still picture appears e Holding PAUSE for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback To resume normal playback press PLAY NOTE Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback During slow motion playback simply press CH A and Y on the front panel or CH on the Remote to adjust tracking 24 EN Express Timer Programing Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV a S jc SS eae eee Dany ER E 95 WEEKLY TIMER RECORDING You can directly program the VCR s timer to record up to 8 broadcasts as far as a year in advance Remember the clock must be set before you can program the timer gt pg 8 or 10 Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape then load it into the VCR e The VCR turns on and the counter is reset automatically Access VCR PLUS screen Press PROG Access Program screen Press START once PROGRAM 1 If no program is stored PROGRAM 1 appears PRESS SP EP 8 DAILY 9 WEEKLY THEN 0K PRESS PROG TO END Set program start time Press START repeatedly to enter the time you want recording to start Press and hold START to increase the time in 30 minute intervals PROGRAM 1 START STOP CH EJ
43. clock is incorrect The clock and or the timer have been set incorrectly The timer is not engaged The VCR has not been set up properly Timer recording is in progress The timer is engaged but there is 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 recording program has not been set correctly The tape reaches its end during timer recording All 8 programs of the timer memory are used Recording is in progress The clock setting data received from the host channel is incorrect Set the clock and or timer correctly Press TIMER and check to make sure that appears on the front display panel Re perform the set up procedures Timer programing cannot 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 programed data and set again if necessary then press TIMER again The program may not have been recorded in its entirety Next time be sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire broadcast Wait until a space in memory clears or cancel unnecessary program information F pg 26 If y
44. e Remote or STOP EJECT 2 on the front panel EN 17 D Adjusting tracking condition Tracking Adjustments Automatic tracking adjustment This VCR automatically adjusts the tracking condition Whenever you insert a tape and start playback automatic tracking starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality during playback Manual tracking adjustment If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during playback use the manual tracking following the procedures below You can also use the manual tracking during slow motion playback pg 23 1 Activate manual tracking Press CH A and V on the front panel at the same time during playback 2 Eliminate the noises on the TV screen Press CH and or CH and on the Remote Press it briefly for a fine adjustment or press and hold for coarse adjustment Watch the screen and continue adjustment until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved 3 Reactivate automatic tracking Press CH A and Y on the front panel at the same time The automatic tracking becomes active again AUTO PICTURE will momentarily flash on the TV Selecting monitor sound Audio Monitor You can select the desired monitor sound While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAP sound is recorded press MONITOR on the Remote Each time you press the button sound changes as follows
45. ed 18 EN REW lt lt Other Useful functions for playback You can also use the following functions for recording Auto Picture gt pg 29 When this function is set to ON this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and compensates to provide the highest possible playback pictures Picture Control gt pg 29 This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference Video Stabilizer gt pg 30 You can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another VCR Blue Back gt pg 30 When this function is set to ON the TV screen becomes all blue in the following cases When receiving a channel not in use When stopping playback BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING cont 9 Locating beginning of recordings index Search Index codes are placed on the tape at the beginning of each recording when recording on this VCR You can find and automatically play back from the beginning of any recording using the Index Search function Start search While the tape is not running press SHUTTLE PLUS lt lt or gt gt on the Remote 2 Access distant code To access a recording of 2 to 9 index codes away press SHUTTLE PLUS 149 or gt gt repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on screen only if SUPERIM
46. editing recording and playback SOFT Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes containing much noise SHARP Clearer sharper edged picture when viewing images with much flat same colored surfaces such as cartoons Bl AUTO TIMER When this function is set to ON ON The timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the OFF VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode When this function is set to OFF You have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode B SUPERIMPOSE When this function is set to ON various VCR status information on ON screen display appears on the screen OFF NOTES When you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing a tape be sure to set this function to OFF otherwise the VCR status information on screen display will be recorded on the edited tape If you select a channel on which no signal is received the channel number is displayed regardless of this function setting 30 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS cont The default setting is bold in the table below E AUTO SP gt EP TIMER When this function is set to ON the VCR automatically switches to EP ON mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record OFF the entire program while timer recording in
47. eeeee eene esses 19 On screen display 38 Basic Recording Features 20 Remote A E E EE E AA 39 Changing display information 20 Specifying recording length S Instant Timer Recording ITR 20 PECIFICATIONS 40 Watching one program while recording another 20 Showi display nene 21 s Viii E UM For SERVICING Only in U S A 41 S ca EFFECT PLAYBACK 22 W Special Effect Playback 22 ARRANTY Only in U S A 42 Locating particular scene rapidly Picture Search 22 B High Speed Picture Search 22 E Variable Speed Picture Search 22 Viewing still picture Still Picture Playback 23 Skipping unwanted portions Skip Search 23 Viewing still picture frame by frame Frame by Frame Playback 23 Viewing slow motion picture Slow Motion 23 6 EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR Basic Connections ANT IN Antenna orcabl Antenna or cable input Eet Coaxial cable Flat feeder Matching transformer 4 VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT not supplied AC Power Cord F Lest il
48. en press OK repeatedly until AUTO or the desired time zone is selected Each time you press the button the time zone changes as follows AUTO ATLANTIC EASTERN CENTRAL MOUNTAIN PACIFIC ALASKA HAWAII gt back to the beginning On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS A Y to move the highlight bar to TIME ZONE press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS repeatedly until AUTO or the desired time zone is selected see above NOTE If an incorrect clock time is displayed by the Plug amp Play setting you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or from an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system If you selected AUTO for the host channel in step be sure to select the correct time zone manually Return to normal screen Press MENU IMPORTANT Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Set Auto will appear on the front display panel while the clock is being set The current clock time will appear automatically when the clock setting is complete 12 EN INITIAL SETTINGS cont Set date On the front panel Press CHA Y until the desired date appears then press OK On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS A Y until the desired date appears then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS e Holding CH or SHUTTLE PLUS AY changes the date in 15 day intervals Set year On the front panel Press CHA Y until the desired year appears
49. event 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 10 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 4 EN 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 A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick st
50. for the Plug amp Play setting g The time and date can be set automatically by the clock setting data transmitted from one of the regular TV broadcast channels We call this TV channel the host channel and it is a PBS channel in your area Auto Clock Set Auto Tuner Set ATTENTION f you use a cable box Plug amp Play will not function set the clock and tuner channels separately pg 10 14 It takes several minutes for the VCR to complete the Plug amp Play setting Do not press any buttons on the front panel or on the NOTES Remote while Plug amp Play is in progress Perform Plug amp Play setup Connect the antenna cable to the VCR gt pg 6 Then connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet Do not turn on the VCR The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically Auto Clock Set is performed first Auto blinks on the front display panel during Auto Clock Set Auto Channel Set is performed next Auto Channel Set scans all the channels that are receivable by your VCR During Auto Channel Set the channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set e When Plug amp Play setting has been complete successfully the correct clock time is displayed If you perform Plug amp Play setting successfully there is no need to perform the clock pg 10 and tuner pg 13 settings If however you want to add or delete channels refer to Manual Channel Set
51. hlight bar arrow to the function you want to set then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS SBB BB 88 foot FUNCTION PREVIOUS PAGE gt AUTO PICTURE ON gt BLUE BACK ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO 2ND AUDIO RECORD OFF AUTO TIMER OFF AUDIO MONITOR HI FI SUPERIMPOSE ON AUTO SP gt EP TIMER OFF VIDEO STABILIZER NEXT PAGE SELECT WITH A v AND OK SELECT WITH A v AND OK PRESS MENU TO END PRESS MENU TO END Ld Change setting On the front panel Press OK On the Remote Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS Ld Return to normal screen Press MENU EN 29 The default setting is bold in the table below E AUTO PICTURE When this function is set to ON this VCR checks the condition of the ON tape in use during playback and compensates to provide the highest OFF possible playback pictures E PICTURE CONTROL This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according AUTO NORM Normally select to your preference this Picture quality is adjusted automatically NOTES When AUTO PICTURE is e when you select EDIT SOFT or SHARP the selected mode will not OFF NORM will appear change until you select again instead of AUTO Select EDIT when you are dubbing tapes gt pg 32 After you finish dubbing EDIT Minimizes picture the tapes select AUTO NORM when AUTO PICTURE is OFF degradation during
52. ions 40 Still Picture Playback 23 Superimpose 29 T Tape position indicator 16 Tape speed 19 Time counter 16 20 Time zone selection 11 Timer recording Canceling 26 Changing 26 Checking 26 Express 24 Overlap 27 Tracking 17 Troubleshooting 33 Tuner setting 13 Adding channels 14 Auto Channel Set 13 Manual Channel Set 14 Skipping channels 14 Variable Speed Picture Search 22 Video Stabilizer 30 Front panel POWER button gt pg 15 19 Cassette loading slot REW lt 4 button pg 15 19 PLAY gt button gt pg 15 19 O FF gt gt button gt pg 15 19 AUDIO VIDEO input connectors gt pg 32 OK button Front display panel Q MENU button Front display panel gt below D Remote sensor A Y buttons c pg 19 SP EP button c pg 19 B REC button gt pg 19 20 STOP EJECT I amp button c pg 15 19 PAUSE 11 button gt pg 19 23 Q Symbolic Mode Indicators STILL PLAY by SLOW FF REW VARIABLE RECORD SHUTTLE SEARCH RECORD PAUSE Tape speed indicators Timer mode indicator gt pg 25 VCR mode indicator gt pg 19 20 Q Cassette mark Q Channel and auxiliary input F 1 Counter reading gt pg 16 20 Clock time gt pg 16 20 38 EN INDEX cont Rear panel
53. its end during the picture recording When returning from variable speed picture search to normal playback the picture is disturbed Should TIMER RECORDING I be concerned about this A No it is normal A The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning Q REC and remain lit on the front display panel Is SOR a Sce UE CRUS SUY UE args MUR eR Pa there a problem Q When playing back programs that have been timer A No This is a normal condition for a timer recording recorded consecutively such one program from in progress 8 00 to 9 00 and another one from 9 00 to 10 00 sub 1 bbc th iti si hile m M hi E t tt the picture and sound become momentarily Q Cari l program the timer while Lm watchinga tape distorted where the first program ends and the ora TY proadcasti second program begins Is this a malfunction Yes but while you are setting the timer you will not No This is normal see the tape s or broadcast program s picture as it is POE de EEE EC A E ET replaced by the on screen menu The sound from Q Other than preventing further recording what the tape or broadcast program will be heard during effect does removing the safety tab have the timer setting A It disables marking of index codes
54. n will also operate if the VCR is turned on EN 19 Basic Recording Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette B Select recording channel On the front panel Press CHA On the Remote a Press CH or PLAY gt or REW 4 9 RONVER b Press the Number keys If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF connection press TV VCR on the Remote so that the VCR mode indicator lights on the front display panel to view the program to be recorded Set tape speed Press SP EP to set the recording speed Start recording On the front panel Press REC On the Remote While holding REC e press PLAY STOP EJECT PAUSE pause recording Press PAUSE IIl To resume recording press PLAY To stop recording Press STOP B on the Remote or STOP EJECT 4 on the front panel To rewind the tape Press REW lt lt To fast forward the tape Press FF gt gt To eject the tape Press STOP EJECT m amp on the front panel when the tape is not running You can also eject the cassette with the VCR turned off To turn off the VCR Press POWER TV VCR FF gt gt PAUSE Accidental er
55. ng Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV Setting channels automatically Auto Channel Set Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug amp Play setting or if you use a cable box If you want to add or delete channels use Manual Channel Set gt pg 14 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU Access Tuner Set screen On the front panel MAIN MENU Press CHA to move FUNCTION SET the highlight bar arrow INITIAL SET to TUNER SET then press OK On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS Y to move the highlight bar arrow to TUNER SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS PRESS a v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Perform Auto Channel Set You can automatically set the receivable BAND CATV channels in your area in PETTEE the order of their MANUAL CHANNEL SET frequencies TUNER SET On the front panel Press CHA Y to move the highlight bar arrow to AUTO CHANNEL SET then press OK On the Remote SCANNING Press SHUTTLE PLUS A Y to move the highlight bar arrow to AUTO CHANNEL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS NOTES When Auto Channel Set is complete SCAN COMPLETED appears on screen If the scan was unsuccessful SCAN COMPLETED NO SIGNAL appears on screen Check the connections and start again SELECT WITH A v AND 0K PRESS MENU
56. ng while a regular recording is in progress the menu screens will not be recorded e If the tape reaches its end during timer recording the cassette is automatically ejected To timer record cable channels be sure to keep the cable box turned on with the correct channel selected with the correct chanel selected 26 EN TIMER RECORDING cont Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV Other Useful functions for timer recording You can also use the following functions for timer recording Auto Timer gt pg 29 When AUTO TIMER is set to ON the timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode Auto SP gt EP Timer gt pg 30 If there is not enough tape to record the entire broadcast for recording in SP mode the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording This feature is especially handy when recording a broadcast of more than 2 hours in length A Checking program settings 1 Disengage timer Press TIMER then press POWER When AUTO TIMER gt pg 29 is set to ON you do not have to press TIMER Access Program Check screen Press PROG CHECK PR START 8 00P 10 00A 11 30P 1 2 3 4 5
57. o 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 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 DURAT
58. on page 14 2 S During Initial Auto Clock Set During Auto Channel Set Plug amp Play Completed Auto blinks The channel numbers are displayed The current time including as they are scanned and set AM PM is displayed If an incorrect clock time or appears on the display panel see What to do if Plug amp Play setting failed below INFORMATION If AUTO CLOCK is set to ON on the Clock Set screen on page 11 the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host channel every hour except 11 00 PM midnight 1 00 AM and 2 00 AM using the incoming PBS channel clock setting data This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR is turned off The clock will be adjusted just on these hours on the time displayed on the front panel display not on the actual real time The default setting of AUTO CLOCK is ON If the memory backup fails because a power outage occurs or because the AC power cord is unplugged Plug amp Play will be performed when power is restored to the VCR Poor antenna or cable signal may prevent the VCR from receiving the Auto clock setting data from the PBS channel If this function is taking a considerable amount of time it may be necessary to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set procedure What to do if Plug amp Play setting failed If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel you m
59. ops 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 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
60. ou need the skipped channels restore them F pg 14 Press PAUSE to pause the recording change channels then press PLAY to resume recording Select a different host channel during Semiauto Clock Set I pg 11 or perform Manual Clock Set I pg 12 EN 35 Questions and answers PLAYBACK RECORDING Q What happens if the tape reaches its end during Q When pause and then resume a recording the end playback or search of the recording before the pause is overlapped by A The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning the new recording Why does this happen M A MON D MEE A This is normal It reduces distortion at the pause and Can the VCR indefinitel Il mode P hi an the indefinitely remain in still mode resume points No It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect eee eee eee ee eee Ie the heads Q Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the recording weit ena IMEEM pause mode Q dori ie eps playback and A No The VCR automatically stops after 5 minutes to rame py irame Ble pictures protect the heads When paused during Instant Timer intermittent Whats tne rause Recording ITR the VCR shuts off automatically after A Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are 5 minutes attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode Pressing Doo TITTEN PLAY gt to return to normal playback will restore Q What happens if the tape reaches
61. overlap each other 1 Confirm overlapping programs Overlapping programs blink on the screen 2 Select program to modify Press SHUTTLE PLUS then press SHUTTLE PLUS gt You can only select one of the overlapping programs NOTE If you do not mind this overlap press PROG to finish the timer program setting See ATTENTION to the right Without doing anything for about 1 minutes the VCR will finish the timer programing 3 Cancel or change program setting To cancel a program PROGRAM 4 press CANCEL when the Sh bm Program screen you do 9 00PM 10 00PM DATE CH not want is shown 12 24 00 10 SP PROGRAM PRESS CANCEL TO CANCEL COMPLETED appears ppess TO CONFIRM the screen for about 5 PRESS PROG TO END seconds then normal screen appears To change a program press the appropriate button START STOP DATE CH and or SP EP when the Program screen on which you want to make changes is shown then press OK PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then normal screen appears NOTE If the overlap is not yet solved or another overlap occurs with the timer program setting made last after making correction on a program the conflicting programs will be shown on the Program Check screen again Repeat the above steps again until the overlap is solved ATTENTION If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one program overlaps
62. re being set automatically Wait until the clock time is displayed on the front display panel before turning on the VCR EN Z Final preparation for use Turn on the VCR and set the CH3 CH4 switch on the rear shown below to either CH3 or CH4 correctly The switch is preset to the CH3 position Setto CHA if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area To view the picture from this VCR through this channel select the same channel on the TV with the CH3 CHA4 switch setting on the VCR You can now perform basic playback pg 15 or basic recording pg 19 9 0 RF OUT CH3 CH4 Back of VCR NOTES The VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch the picture from the VCR on the TV when only using the RF connection The VCR s CH3 CHA switch on the back of the VCR sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4 Even if you are using audio video cables to connect your VCR to your TV you must also connect it using the RF cable This will ensure that you can record one show while watching another gt pg 20 For full identification of the VCR s rear panel refer to the Index pg 38 8 EN INITIAL SETTINGS This VCR sets the clock and tuner channels U automatically when AC power cord is first connected to an AC outlet The antenna cable must be connected
63. ve the highlight bar to HOST then press OK repeatedly until AUTO or the desired PBS channel number is selected On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS A Y to move the highlight bar to HOST CH then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS until AUTO or the desired PBS channel number is selected NOTE Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data Auto Daylight Saving Time This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR s clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time With 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 Select D S T mode You have three choices AUTO Select if you want to adjust your VCR s clock automatically by the incoming signal from the host channel Auto Daylight Saving Time ON Adjustment will be made by the clock itself OFF Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you On the front panel Press CHA Y to move the highlight bar to D S T then press OK repeatedly until the desired setting is selected On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS A Y to move the highlight bar to D S T then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS repeatedly until the desired setting is selected Select time zone You can select the time zone automatically or manually On the front panel Press CHA Y to move the highlight bar to TIME ZONE th
64. will not be recorded The VCR has been set to F 1 input he appropriate channel on the properly mode by mistake 3 Tape to tape editing will not work The VCRs or the camcorder and the Refer to the directions and the VCR have been incorrectly illustration under Edit To Or From connected Another VCR pg 32 and properly connect the units The power to one or more of the Make sure the power to all units is on units has not been turned on The recording VCR s input mode has Select the appropriate input mode on been set incorrectly the recording VCR 34 EN TIMER RECORDING TROUBLESHOOTING cont SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Timer recording will not work Timer programing will not work and 69 on the front display panel will not stop blinking The cassette is automatically ejected and and 00 on the front display panel will not stop blinking blinks for 10 seconds and the timer mode is disengaged The cassette is automatically ejected the power shuts off and and will not stop blinking PROGRAM FULL is displayed on the screen OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 When scanning channels some of Those channels have been preset to them are skipped over be skipped 2 The channel cannot be changed 3 Even though Auto or Semiauto Clock Set has been performed the
65. y information Press DISPLAY during playback Each time you press the button the front panel display shows the time counter and the clock time alternately Time Counter Clock Time To display the VCR status including the time counter and the clock time on the TV screen see Showing on screen display pg 21 To reset the time counter press C RESET on the Remote The counter reading becomes 0 00 00 It is also reset when a tape is inserted Checking tape position The tape position indicator appears on screen in the following cases When you change the VCR operation mode from the stop mode to fast forward or rewind mode When you perform an Index Search gt pg 18 or Instant Review pg 18 B COUNT 0 33 27 The position of li in relation to B Beginning or End shows you where you are on the tape NOTES SUPERIMPOSE must be set to ON or the indicator will not appear gt pg 28 29 It may take a few seconds for the tape position indicator to be displayed Playing back tape repeatedly Repeat Play You can play back a tape repeatedly 100 times While playing back a tape press and hold PLAY for more than 5 seconds The play indicator gt on the front display panel starts flashing slowly and a tape will be played back 100 times To stop playback press STOP B on th
66. your VCR s functions as well as basic functions of JVC s TV sets Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target component The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m NOTE If the Remote does not work properly remove its batteries wait for a few seconds replace the batteries and then try again 40 En SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL TIMER Power requirement AC 120 Vo 60 Hz Clock reference Quartz Power consumption Program capacity 1 year programmable timer Power on 19 W 8 programs Power off 225 W Memory backup time Approx 3 min Temperature Operating 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F ACCESSORIES Storage 20 C to 60 C 4 F to1 40 F Provided accessories RF cable F type Operating position Horizontal only Dimensions W x H x D 360 x 94 x 278 mm 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 15 3 4 x 3 3 4 x 11 3 2 kg 7 1 165 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 230 lines VHS 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz RCA connectors IN x 1 OUT x 1

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