JVC HR-A22U User's Manual
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1. 12 Simple Recording 13 LAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES 14 Playback e 14 Still PiCtUrEs LR 14 Slow Reverse Reverse Slow Or Fast Motion PICIE ER 14 Manual Tracking 15 Superimpose sese 16 SKIP SEINO ppe s eerie c sen cere 17 Repeat Playback sss 17 Jot rol T 17 Counter Reset ien ee tei 18 Tape Position 18 Next Function Memory 18 Recording 19 Record One Program While Watching Another see 19 Display Elapsed Recording Time 19 Timer RECORDING 20 Instant Timer Recording ITR 20 On Screen Timer Programming 20 Check And Cancel Programs 22 AXUtO Tier ua u s tite ERR rete 23 DITING Edit To Or From Another VCR Edit From A Camcorder Sreca FEATURES Multi Brand Remote Control T ROUBLESHOOTING Power Tape Transpor i Playback Recording Timer Recording Other Problems Q UESTIONS AND ANSWERS Playback2. VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER MAGN TOSCOPE CASSETTE HR A22U VHS For Customer Use I N S TRUCTIO N S Enter below the Serial No which is located on the rear of cabinet Retain this information for future reference MANUEL D INSTRUCTIONS Mn Serial No PU30425 1784 Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR CAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120V 60Hz only
3. Recording Timer Recording S PECIFICATIONS List Of Terms Front View Rear View Front Display Panel Remote Control 2 24 24 25 26 26 _ 6 INSTALLING YOUR NEW CHECK CONTENTS Ba s I C Make sure the package contains all of the accessories 1 listed in SPECIFICATIONS r pg 30 Connections SITUATE VCR Place the VCR on a stable horizontal surface Antenna or Cable Coaxial Cable CONNECT VCR TO TV 6 3 The connection method you use depends on the type of Flat Feeder TV you have RF Connection To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals a Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV b Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT IN jack z on the rear of the VCR c Connect the supplied RF cable between the RF OUT jack on the rear of the VCR and the TV s antenna terminal AV Connection To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals a Connect the antenna VCR and TV as shown in the illustration b Connect an Audio Video Cable not supplied between the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear of the VCR and the AV IN jacks on the TV CONNECT VCR TO POWER SOURCE 1 Con
4. TE 25 You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the Edit From A MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable not supplied between the Camcorder camcorder s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors When using a Hi Fi camcorder connect its AUDIO OUT L connector to the AUDIO IN connector on your VCR LOAD A CASSETTE Insert the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder Recorder Your VCR SET RECORDER S INPUT MODE Set to AUX by pressing NUMBER key 0 START PLAYER Set the camcorder to its play mode START RECORDER Set your VCR to its record mode amp GC N Refer to camcorder VCR s instruction manual for AUDIO OUT operation instructions Camcorder NUMBER masi 26 SPECIAL FEATURES Multi Brand Remote Control In addition to controlling several functions on JVC remote control TVs the VCR s remote control can control these functions on the TV brands listed below If your television is a JVC you don t have to set the code in step 1 SELECT TV BRAND 1 Refer to the chart below While holding down TV press the Brand Selection Button that corresponds to the brand of your TV You don t have to repeat this step until you replace the remote control s batteries OPERATE TV While holding down
5. 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 N2 Place the arrow next to FUNCTION SUPERIMPOSE by 0 AUTO TIMER pressing CHA Y then SUPERIMPOSE press OK PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT MODE Place the arrow next to 4 ON or OFF by pressing SUPERIMPOSE CHAY 0N OFF PRESS A v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU as many times as necessary The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing Tuned in channel or AUX iliary mode When the channel is changed the new channel is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds Clock time Tape position indicator Cassette Loaded mark When a cassette is loaded the mark is displayed for 5 seconds It blinks when the VCR s EJECT button is pushed Z g E COUNT 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 spee
6. progress the on screen menu will not be recorded e If the end of tape is reached during timer recording the cassette is automatically ejected e When timer recording cable channels received through a Cable Box be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON Ku TE 22 TIMER RECORDING cont Check And Cancel Programs DISENGAGE TIMER 1 Press TIMER then press POWER ACCESS PROCRAM SET SCREEN 2 Press MENU then press OK CHECK PROGRAM INFOR MATION 3 Press CHA Y to check the programs in succession To Cancel A Program CANCEL A PROGRAM 4 Press CANCEL Repeat steps 3 and 4 as many times as necessary OOOO 7 8 9 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary If there are still programs remaining go to step 6 RE ENGAGE TIMER h Press TIMER again Ku TE 1 23 Auto Timer When activated this function engages the timer when the VCR is turned off and disengages it when the power is turned on automatically 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 CHA y then press OK Now skip to step 2 of the procedure belo
7. 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 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 He W Cassettes marked VHS or S VHS can be used with this video cassette recorder However only VHS recordings can be played back in this model m VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment masi 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 please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this bookle
8. connect the units The power to one or more of the Make sure the power to all units is units has not been turned on on CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE TIMER RECORDING e TROUBLESHOOTING cont SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Timer recording won t work On screen timer programming won t work TIMER and on the front display panel won t stop blinking The cassette is automatically ejected and TIMER and 00 on the front display panel won t stop blinking TIMER blinks for 10 seconds and the timer mode is disengaged The cassette is automatically ejected the power shuts off and TIMER and 69 won t stop blinking OTHER PROBLEMS e The clock and or the timer have been set incorrectly e The timer is not engaged The VCR has not been set up properly e Timer recording is in progress The timer is engaged but there s no cassette loaded The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed TIMER has been pressed when there are no programs in memory or the timer record program information has not been programmed correctly The end of tape was reached during timer recording Check or re perform the clock timer settings to ensure correctness Press TIMER and check to make sure that TIMER appears on the front display panel Re perform the set up procedures pg 7 Timer programming can t be perform
9. to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product e 5 Ventilation Slots 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 prote
10. D Stop Eject Button r pg 12 Video Input Connector r pg 25 Pause Button F pg 13 Audio Input Connector cF pg 25 REAR VIEW W r 000000000 VIDEO CH3 CH4 Power Cord r pg 6 Video Output Connector pg 6 Audio Output Connector r pg 6 RF OUT Connector r pg 6 Channel 3 4 Switch r pg 6 ANT IN Connector r pg 6 Video Mode Indicator r pg 7 Instant Timer Recording Indicator r pg 20 Timer Mode Indicator r pg 21 Q Clock Display Q Counter Display r pg 18 Recording Mode Indicator r pg 13 Play Mode Indicator r gt pg 12 REMOTE CONTROL Provided sees POWER TV VIDEO C RESET CH SKIP TV operation Press and hold TV bi _ Cassette Loaded Mark Tape Speed Indicators r pg 13 D AM PM Indicators pg 7 Channel Display AU for AUX mode t pg 24 Pause Mode Indicator r pg 13 TV VIDEO Button r pg 7 TV Operation Button r pg 26 Refer to below NUMBER Buttons pg 8 WEEKLY Timer Recording Button F pg 21 DAILY Timer Recording Button r pg 21 AUX Mode Select Button pg 24 Rev
11. REC and TIMER remain lit on the front display panel Is there a problem A No This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress Q Can I program the timer while I m watching a tape or a TV broadcast A You won t see the picture as it is replaced by the on screen menu but the audio from the program or tape you re viewing is present 30 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 Input Output TUNER Tuning system Channel coverage VHF UHF CATV RF output e SPECIFICATIONS 120 V 60 Hz 19 W 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F 20 C to 60 C 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 kg 7 5 Ibs VHS NTSC standard 210 min with ST 210 video cassette 630 min with ST 210 video cassette NTSC type color signal and EIA monochrome signal 525 lines 60 fields Rotary two head helical scan system 45 dB 240 lines 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz RCA connectors IN x 1 OUT x 1 Frequency synthesized tuner Channels 2 13 Channels 14 69 113 Channels Channel 3 or 4 switchable preset to Channel 3 when shipped 75 ohms unbalanc
12. arrow next to SPCL by pressing CHA v then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen PRESS A v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to MANUAL CHANNEL SET by pressing CHA Y then press OK STORE DESIRED CHANNEL Input the channel number using the NUMBER keys or by pressing CHA Y then press ADD to add or CH SKIP to delete Repeat for each channel you want MANUAL CHANNEL SET CATV CH 125 SKIP SELECT NO AND to store or skip PRESS ADD SKIP PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary _ TE 12 SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING LOAD A CASSETE Si m p e 1 Make sure the window side is up the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Don t apply too much p ayba C lc pressure when inserting The VCR s power comes on automatically If watching channel 3 or 4 press TV VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel The counter is automatically reset to OH 00M 005 I the cassette s record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically FIND PROGRAM START POINT If the tape is advanced past the start point press REW To go forward press FF START PLAYBACK Press PLAY REW Rewind FF F
13. 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 this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condi
14. released normal playback resumes e If noise bars appear during playback or slow motion correct using manual tracking c pg 15 masi d 1 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 Y buttons on the VCR s front panel simultaneously to cancel the automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking adjust ADJUST MANUAL TRACKING 2 Press CHA v on the VCR s front panel or remote Press lightly for fine adjust or press and hold for coarse adjust Watch the screen and continue adjusting until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved RE ENCAGE AUTOMATIC TRACKING 3 Press the CHA v buttons on the VCR s front panel simultaneously NOTE During slow motion playback simply press or the VCR s front panel or remote to adjust tracking d To recall an indication Press OSD m All indications corresponding to the current status are displayed for 5 seconds leaving the counter information and RECORD PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode on the screen No indication during still and search ro
15. the appropriate CLOCK SET 2 NUMBER keys to set the date and time if only 1 DATE 1 1 96 MON digit press 0 first and DNE quss press CHA Y to set AM PM and D S T Daylight PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 Saving Time to ON OR A v THEN Ox automatic adjustment PRESS MENU TO END based on VCR s clock or OFF if D S T doesn t apply to you Press OK after AM PM and D S T settings and when you re finished with this screen press MENU to start the clock NOTE CHA Y can be used to perform all operations In this case press OK after each setting MAKE CORRECTIONS 3 To change any of the settings press OK until the item r7 you want to change blinks then set as in step 2 Ku TE 1 9 Set Receivable Channels Tu ner TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER If watching on channel 3 or 4 press TV VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 3 Place the arrow next to TUNER SET by pressing CHA y then press OK ACCESS BAND SCREEN Place the arrow next to TUNER SET BAND by pressing CHA v then press OK uid AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SET FREQUENCY BAND 5 If you receive your TV BAND channels from an external antenna select TV If y
16. 2 Use the TV s channel selector to set the channel you want to watch Display Elapsed Recording Time RESET COUNTER TO ZERO Before recording starts press C RESET The counter resets to zero and displays the exact elapsed time as the tape runs DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON SCREEN During recording press OSD at any time to see the elapsed time Press again to remove the display e Make sure SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON r pg 16 masi d S 20 TIMER RECORDING This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours selectable in 30 min increments and shuts the VCR off after Instant Timer ves 77 M START RECORDING Recording 1 ENGAGE ITR MODE 2 Press REC again blinks and 0 30 appears on the front display panel SET RECORDING DURATION 3 If you want to record for more than 30 minutes press REC to extend the time Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes NOTES You can only perform using the REC button on the VCR s front panel e After you set the time the previous display reappears To check remaining recording time press REC once during recording and the remaining time is displayed for about 5 seconds Be careful not to press again during this 5 seconds or you ll add 30 more minutes to the recording You can directl
17. ECT 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 Ku TE 4 PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES Still Picture Playback PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE If there is vertical jitter press CHA or Y on the VCR s front panel or remote to stabilize the picture FRAME BY FRAME PLAYBACK 2 Advance the tape one frame by pressing PAUSE again To control direction press SEARCH lt lt or gt gt during still picture mode RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK 3 Press PLAY during still picture mode JVC ooo 1 2 3 CO 4 5 Slow Reverse Reverse Slow Or Fast Motion Picture DURING PLAYBACK 1 Press SEARCH or gt gt To increase the speed in the forward direction press gt gt To decrease the speed in the forward direction press lt lt To play in reverse slow motion and in reverse play mode continue to press after selecting all the forward slow motion modes Press FF for forward fast motion or REW for reverse fast motion RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK 2 Press PLAY NOTES Press and hold FF or REW for more than 2 seconds for short fast motion searches When the button is
18. OWER If watching channel 3 or 4 press TV VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel ACCESS ON SCREEN MENU 2 Press MENU to bring up the Menu screen ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN At the Main Menu screen MAIN MENU place the arrow next to PROGRAM SET INITIAL SET by FUNCTION SET pressing CHA v then TUNER SET press OK gt INITIAL SET PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Language Select ACCESS LANGUAGE SELECT SCREEN 1 The messages are preset to INITIAL SET appear in English If you Pemi pias ish eae SELECT the arrow next to LANGUAGE SELECT by pressing CHA then PRESS v THEN OK press OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT LANGUAGE At the Language Select LANGUAGE SELECT screen place the arrow i ENGLISH next to the desired ESPANOL language by pressing FRANCAIS CHA v then press MENU The Custom Set screen reappears PRESS 4 v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END _ i TE INITIAL SETTINGS cont Clock Setting ACCESS MODE SELECT SCREEN 1 Place the arrow at the INITIAL SET Initial Set screen next to CLOCK SET by pressing CLOCK SET CHA v then press OK LANGUAGE SELECT PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SET DATE TIME AND D S T Press
19. TV press POWER CHA Y or TV VIDEO to control these functions VOL can be operated without holding TV down The NUMBER keys cannot be used to set or change the channel on the TV BRAND SELECTION TV BRAND BUTTON NAME REW JVC PLAY MAGNAVOX FF MITSUBISHI REC PANASONIC STOP RCA PAUSE SHARP MENU SONY OK TOSHIBA ADD ZENITH CANCEL HITACHI NOTES e With some televisions the TV VIDEO button only functions to switch the TV to its VIDEO AV mode It may not switch the TV back to its TV mode e Although the provided remote control is compatible with JVC televisions as well as many TV models manufactured by other companies it is possible that the provided remote control will not work with your TV masi d 27 Before requesting service for a problem use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself Small problems are often easily corrected and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair POWER SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 2 The clock works but the VCR s The TIMER mode is engaged with Press TIMER to disengage power won t come on Auto Timer set to OFF r pg 23 3 The remote control won t function e The batteries are discharged Replace the dead batteries with new ones TAPE TRANSPORT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The cassette gets stuck partway The cassette was inserted incorrectly Make
20. 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 VCR an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity in direct sunlight in a dusty environment in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration 2 DO NOT NOT block the VCR s ventilation openings 3 DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or remote control 4 DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the VCR or remote control 5 AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport MOISTURE CONDENSATION
21. ast Forward STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP or STOP EJECT Then press STOP EJECT to remove the tape Mm G ho Usable cassettes Full Size VHS T 30 ST 30 T 60 ST 60 T 90 T 120 ST 120 1 160 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 a recorded Super VHS tape 13 LOAD A CASSETTE Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette SELECT RECORDING CHANNEL Press CHA Y Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys then press ENTER The channel changes after a few seconds whether you press ENTER or not SET TAPE SPEED Press SP EP to set the recording speed Simple Recording START RECORDING Press REC and PLAY on the remote control together or press REC on the VCR s front panel PAUSE RESUME RECORDING Press PAUSE Press PLAY to resume recording STOP RECORDING Press STOP or STOP EJ
22. ction 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 D ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION ELECTRIC SERVICE 10 20 EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE masi 4 USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table It may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of th
23. d indicator INDEX indication Counter reading masi d i 17 Skip Search SKIP OVER UNWANTED SECTIONS Press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 4 times during playback Each press initiates a 30 second period of fast motion playback Normal playback resumes automatically NOTE To return to normal playback during a Skip Search press PLAY Repeat Playback START REPEAT 1 Press and hold PLAY until PLAY blinks on the front VIDEO SP 1 Veal E n PLAY Hb dM 3 display panel during playback then release The entire tape is played back 20 times STOP REPEAT To stop press STOP at any time 2 NOTE Pressing PLAY REW FF or PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback Index Search This function seeks out index codes that are placed on the tape at recording start START SEARCH 1 While the tape is stopped press SEARCH lt lt or gt gt ACCESS DISTANT CODE To access a recording 2 9 index codes away press 2 SEARCH lt lt gt gt repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on screen only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON gt pg 16 Playback begins automatically when desired recording is located e To find the very beginning of the desired program press REW or FF and search visually for the start point Counter Reset RESET COUNTER TO ZERO 1 Press C RESET NOTE By pressing the DISPLAY button you can change th
24. e display to show the counter reading channel number or clock time Channel number is not displayed during playback Tape Position Indicator The Tape position indicator appears on screen when from the stop mode you press FF REW or perform an Index Search The position of in relation to B Bru pot oa pisi Beginning or E End shows you where you are on the tape SUPERIMPOSE must be set to ON or the indicator will not appear r pg 16 COUNT 0 33 27 2 OOOG Cc OM CO CO 7 85 9 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 Ku mam 19 Record One Program While Recording ENGAGE TV MODE During recording 1 e If using the RF connection r pg 6 press TV VIDEO The VCR s VIDEO indicator goes out and the TV broadcast being recorded disappears e If using the AV connection r pg 6 change the TV s input mode from AV to TV SELECT CHANNEL FOR VIEWING
25. e 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 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
26. ed TIMER Clock reference Program capacity Memory backup time ACCESSORIES Provided accessories Quartz 1 year programmable timer 8 programs Approx 10 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 masi List Of Terms e 31 This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on screen display names The first page on which the term appears is listed Most terms appear more than once in the instruction manual A LLL Add Channel 2 ret ANE C asc Auto Channel Setting TIMET A tomatic Tracking eerte temen AV B ru 9 C Cancel Program anu ODORE IPS 22 Cassette Adapters 12 Check Program eene rent Connection to TV Contents eiie tres euinicaccem D Delete Channel eere 11 Ru Editing 24 Fast Motion Playback sss 14 Frame by Frame 14 F nctior Setting eoe eere ence t eerte eee 16 Index Search eere deny Insert 5 nre ITR Instant Timer Recording L Language Selecti
27. ed when timer recording is in progress Wait until it finishes Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact or with the hole covered with adhesive tape Remove the cassette and cover its hole with adhesive tape or replace it with a cassette on which the safety tab is intact Check the programmed data and re program as necessary then press TIMER again The program may not have been recorded in its entirety Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire program 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 can t be changed e Recording is in progress If you need the skipped channels restore them I pg 11 Press PAUSE to pause the recording change channels then press PLAY to resume recording ATTENTION This recorder contains microcomputers External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning In such cases switch the power off and unplug the power cord Then plug it in again and switch power on Take out the cassette After checking the cassette operate the unit as usual masi 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
28. erse Forward SEARCH Buttons pg 14 Q Recording Speed SP EP Button r pg 13 Rewind REW Button t pg 12 D PLAY Button r pg 12 Record REC Button r pg 13 MENU Button c pg 7 B OK Button r pg 7 CANCEL Button r pg 22 Counter C RESET r pg 18 Channel CH SKIP Button r pg 11 TIMER Button r pg 21 POWER ON OFF Button F pg 7 D DISPLAY Button r pg 18 ADD Button r pg 11 ENTER Button r pg 13 On Screen Display OSD Button r pg 16 SKIP SEARCH Button F pg 17 Fast Forward FF Button r pg 12 STOP Button r pg 12 PAUSE Button r pg 13 Volume VOL Buttons r pg 26 Channel CH A v Buttons r pg 7 Instructions for remote control of the following TV functions POWER CH and TV VIDEO switching niccv dH JVC VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHT 1996 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD U Printed in Malaysia 0196YOV UN kPJ Y
29. nect the power plug to AC outlet Maching Transformer AC Power lt r 010000000 JL 1 Back of VCR ANTENNA IN Antenna or Cable input RF OUT AC Outlet RF Cable provided 75 ohm terminal FINAL PREPARATION FOR USE 5 Select the VCR channel 3 or 4 by setting the switch on the rear of the VCR as shown in the illustration Turn on the power to the TV You are now able to per form simple playback r pg 12 and recording r pg 13 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 e The switch is preset to the CH3 position Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area e If your TV has no AV input terminals set the channel on the TV to correspond to the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR e Even if your TV has AV input terminals you must connect it to the VCR using an RF cable in order to record one show while watching another pg 19 For full identification of the VCR s rear panel refer to the Index REAR VIEW r gt pg 32 Ku TE INITIAL SETTINGS 7 Preparation TURN ON THE VCR Press P
30. on sasasi ras ga rere epe ees 7 M rnm R Manual Channel Setting Manual Tracking es Multi Brand Remote Code Setting 26 N Next Function Memory 18 On Screen Displays sectores retenta 16 P Playback Program Setting R Record Safety entre Recording Repeat Playback Reverse Motion Playback Reverse Playback eee rtm Reverse Slow Motion Playback RF CorinectlOn S Skip dm m 17 Slow Motion Playback seseeeeen 14 Specifications 30 Still Playback Superimpose T Tape Position Indicator Tape Speed Setting Timer Programming Timer RECOrdiNg tert ter renis masi d sss i 32 FRONT VIEW e VIDEO AUDIO 9 e CJ C Power ON OFF Button F pg 7 Menu Button F pg 7 Cassette Loading Slot Front Display Panel r pg 33 Rewind Button pg 12 D Remote Control Sensor Reverse Search Button r pg 14 Channel A v Buttons r pg 7 Play Button pg 12 B OK Button r pg 7 Fast Forward Button r pg 12 B Record Button pg 13 Forward Search Button r pg 14
31. ou receive your TV channels from a cable TV system select CATV Place the arrow next to PRESS A v TO SELECT your choice by pressing PRESS MENU TO END y then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen CO C 7 8 9 OOM C TV CATV CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE masi d i 10 INITIAL SETTINGS cont PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET Place the arrow next to AUTO CHANNEL SET 6 AUTO CHANNEL SET by 00 pressing CHA then TV CH 2 ADD press OK Receivable channels in your area are SCANNING automatically assigned to the CHA wv buttons and non receivable channels PRESS MENU TO END are skipped NOTES At the end of Auto Channel Set SCAN COM PLETED appears on screen If the scan was unsuccessful SCAN COMPLETED NO SIGNAL appears on screen Check the band setting and connections and start again 2 NE RETURN TO NORMAL _ SCREEN 7 Press MENU as many times as necessary Ku TE 11 Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner procedure 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
32. sure the window side is up the during loading and is ejected rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Then insert the cassette PLAYBACK SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The tape is running but the picture If you re using the RF OUT connec Set the channel selector to channel 3 won t appear tion r gt pg 6 the channel selector or 4 on the TV is set incorrectly f you re using the AV connection Set the TV receiver to its AV mode c pg 6 the TV receiver is set to the wrong mode 2 Noise appears during visual search This is normal E 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 RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Recording won t start e There s no cassette loaded Insert a cassette e 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 won t record e The VCR has been set to its AUX Set the VCR to the appropriate properly mode by mistake channel 3 Tape to tape editing won t work eThe camcorder and the VCR have Refer to the directions and the been incorrectly connected illustration under Edit From A Camcorder r pg 25 and properly
33. t 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 electric shock 4 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely
34. tion HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on page 5 Use this when searching for information on a specific procedure or feature e The Index on pages 31 33 lists frequently used terms and the number of the first page on which they are used or explained in the manual This section also illustrates the controls and connections on the front and rear panel the front display panel and the remote control e The 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 VCR please read the sections literature listed below e Cautions on page 2 e Important Products Safety Instructions on the previous pages masi e CONTENTS NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6 Basic Connections 6 NITIAL SETTINGS 7 Clock 7 Pr parahiOh sisa 7 Language Select gagana and petere eo 7 Clock Sello e ette eee nts 8 Tuner 9 Set Receivable Channels 9 Add Or Delete A Channel 11 IMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 12 Simple Playback
35. tion comprised of 1 digit except the channel number should have a 0 entered before it It is possible to set all information using the CHA v buttons In this case press OK after each setting You can record selected programs at the same time every weekday or once a week Before entering the month press NUMBER key 8 DAILY or 9 WEEKLY Either DAILY or WEEKLY appears Press again and DAILY or WEEKLY disappears MAKE CORRECTIONS To change any of the settings press OK until the item you want to change begins blinking Then set as in step 4 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen r pg 23 ENGAGE TIMER MODE Press TIMER The VCR turns off automatically NOTES To disengage the timer before recording starts press TIMER again Pressing once more re engages it In case of a power failure after programming the VCR s memory backup keeps your selections for 10 minutes If you select PROGRAM SET without having set the date and time an error message appears Follow its instructions f you enter start time that has already passed ERROR appears on the screen and flashes Programs that start after midnight must have the next day s date e After timer recording is completed the VCR s power goes off automatically You can program the timer while a regular recording is
36. 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 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 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 want to see Why not A There may be index codes too close together QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 29 When pause and then resume recording the of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the new recording Why does this happen A This is normal It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points Q Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record Pause mode A No The VCR shuts off automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads Q What happens if the tape runs out during recording A The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning TIMER RECORDING Q
37. w VE OO OOO 1 2 3 COO oo 4 5 6 CO CO Or during on screen timer programming ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 1 In step 5 in the On Screen Timer Programming procedure r pg 21 press MENU SELECT MODE Place the arrow next to AUTO TIMER your choice ON or OFF by pressing CHA v E PRESS A v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 3 Press MENU Ku TE 24 You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder Edit To Or MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable not supplied between the From Another L player s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors When connecting to a Hi Fi VCR connect your VCR s AUDIO IN OUT connector to the AUDIO L IN OUT connector on the Hi Fi VCR Insert the playback cassette into the player and the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder SET RECORDER S INPUT MODE Set to AUX With this VCR press NUMBER key 0 AU appears on the front display panel in place of a channel number START PLAYER Set to its play mode Player Your VCR bal 0000000000 000000000 f AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT START RECORDER Set to its record mode AUDIO IN Qui A o Recorder Another VCR Ku
38. y program the VCR s timer to record up to 8 shows as far as a year in advance Remember the clock must Q n Sc ree n be set before you can program the timer r pg 7 LOAD A CASSETTE TI m e r 1 Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the holewith adhesive tape then load e The VCR comes on and the counter is reset rogramming automatically bs ACCESS PROGRAM SET _ Refer to the illustration on page 21 SC RE EN 2 Press MENU then press PROGRAMI 1 OK DATE START STOP CHANNEL PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR 4 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END EXAMPLE If you program the VCR to timer record a show on September 6 on channel 40 from 12 00 noon to 1 00 PM in SP mode the screen will look like this PROGRAM 1 DATE 9 6 SUN START 12 00 PM STOP 1 00 PM CHANNEL 40 SP PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER Press the appropriate NUMBER keys or CHA Y to select a vacant program number then press OK The first time you do this all numbers will be vacant so just press OK when the screen appears SET PROGRAM INFORMATION Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date start stop time and channel number Press CHA v to set AM PM channel number and tape speed Then press OK after AM PM and tape speed settings e Any informa
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