JVC HR-A32 VHS VCR
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1. Power pg 6 IN Connector pg 6 Video and Audio Output Connectors lt pg 6 Channel 3 4 Switch pg 6 The HR A32U has only one Audio output RF OUT Connector lt pg 6 connector FRONT PANEL INDICATORS POWER TV VIDEO TIMER REC Power Indicator Video Mode Indicator gt pg 7 Timer Mode Indicator pg 23 REMOTE CONTROL Provided TV VIDEO TIMER 22 0261 m RESET TV operation Press and hold TV button then press A v TV VIDEO Q Recording Mode Indicator HR A52U only c pg 13 Multichannel TV Sound Indicators rx pg 21 TV VIDEO Button gt pg 7 TV Operation Button pg 29 Refer to below NUMBER Buttons gt pg 8 WEEKLY Timer Recording Button F pg 23 DAILY Timer Recording Button pg 23 AUX Mode Select Button pg 26 Reverse Forward SEARCH Buttons r pg 14 Q Recording Speed SP EP Button r pg 13 Rewind REW Button pg 12 PLAY Button r pg 12 Record REC Button F pg 13 MENU Button c pg 7 B OK Button pg 7 CANCEL Button gt pg 24 Counter C RESET tx pg 19 Channel CH SKIP Button pg 11 TIMER Button pg 23 POWER O2. Counter Reset gem RESET COUNTER TO ZERO Press C RESET 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 B rcs ot pini Beginning or E End shows you where you are on the tape SUPERIMPOSE must be set to ON or the indicator will not appear pg 17 COUNT 0 33 27 Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory tells the VCR what to do after rewinding Before continuing ensure that the VCR is in stop mode a For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind press REW then press PLAY within 2 seconds b For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind press REW then press POWER within 2 seconds c For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind press REW then press TIMER within 2 seconds ee a 20 YBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES cont Record One Program While Recording Wetting Anoher ENGAGE TY MODE During recording 1 e If using the RF connection rx pg 6 press TV VIDEO The VCR s TV Video indicator goes out and the TV broadcast being recorded disappears If using the AV connection rx pg 6 change the TV s input mode from AV to TV SELECT CHANNEL FOR VIEWINC 2 Use the TV s channel selector to set the channel you
3. ee 11 Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner procedure on page 9 To add a channel go to step 2 To delete a channel skip to step 4 ACCESS AFC SCREEN Place the arrow next to AFC by pressing CHA y then press OK MAKE SELECTION Place the arrow next to SPCL by pressing CHA v then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen PRESS A v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to MANUAL CHANNEL SET by pressing CHA y then press OK STORE DESIRED CHANNEL Input the channel number using the NUMBER keys or by pressing CHA v then press ADD 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 ee De a 12 SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING LOAD A CASSETE Si m p 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
4. want to watch Display Elapsed Recording Time RESET COUNTER TO ZERO Before recording starts press C RESET The counter resets to zero DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON SCREEN During recording press OSD at any time to see the 2 elapsed time All indications corresponding to the current status of the VCR are displayed for 5 seconds The counter display remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time Press OSD again to remove the display Make sure SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON pg 17 NE COCOCO E OOOO 4 5 6 DOD O O OD 7 8 9 C o C gt COM J HR A52U ONLY Stereo And SAP Second Audio Program Your VCR s built in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi channel TV Sound broadcasts The MTS indicator lights during reception of stereo or SAP broadcasts and when a stereo broadcast is accompanied by SAP audio To Record Stereo Programs simply follow the basic recording procedure To Listen To Stereo Soundtrack During Recording select HI FI at the Audio Monitor screen F pg 16 HR A52U ONLY To Record SAP Programs 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 2ND AUDIO SCREEN Place the arrow next to ND AUDIO by pressing CHA y then press OK SELECT
5. WW VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR A52 Uri HR A32 U Monaural The VCR illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the HR A52U For Customer Use INS TRUCTIONS Enter below the Serial No which is located on the rear of cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No HR A52U HR A32U Serial No PU30425 1770 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
6. The Timer indicator on the front of the VCR blinks for 10 seconds and the timer mode is disengaged The cassette is automatically ejected the power shuts off and the Timer indicator on the front of the VCR won t stop blinking OTHER PROBLEMS 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 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 the Timer indicator on the front panel lights Re perform the set up procedures Timer programming can t be performed when timer recording is in progress Wait until it finishes Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact or with the hole covered with adhesive tape Remove the cassette and cover its hole with adhesive tape or replace it with a cassette on which the safety tab is intact Check the programmed data and re program as necessary then press TIMER again The program may not have been recorded in its entirety Next time make sure you have enough time on the
7. HR A52U ONLY Select The Soundtrack Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously Normal and Hi Fi and play back the selected one or both together ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stop mode ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to FUNCTION SET by pressing CHA v then press OK eoo ACCESS AUDIO MONITOR SCREEN N Place the arrow next to 3 AUDIO MONITOR by AID TAE E pressing CHA v then Hr TRE lt CO press OK AUDIO MONITOR PRESS THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END You have three choices AUDIO MONITOR a Hi Fi b Normal ite c Mix MIX Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing PRESS A v TO SELECT CHA v PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU as many times as necessary NOTE If the tape being played back has no Hi Fi soundtrack the Normal soundtrack will be heard no matter what choice you make at the Audio Monitor screen To recall an indication Press OSD m All indications corresponding to the current status are displayed for 5 seconds leaving the counter information and RECORD PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode on the screen No indication during still and search Press OSD again to clear the display Superim
8. 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 Q During playback on screen operational indicators sometimes jitter Why does this happen A If the condition of the tape being played back is not good jittering of the video including on screen indicators may occur QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RECORDING Q When I pause and then resume a recording the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the new recording Why does this happen A This is normal It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points Q Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record Pause mode A No The VCR automatically goes to its Stop mode after 5 minutes to protect the heads When paused during Instant Timer Recording ITR the VCR shuts off automatically after 5 minutes Q What happens if the tape runs out during recording A The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning TIMER RECORDING Q REC and TIMER indicators remain lit on the front panel Is there a problem A No This is a normal condition for a timer recording in prog
9. 000 Hz RCA connectors IN x 2 OUT x 1 Frequency synthesized tuner Channels 2 13 Channels 14 69 113 Channels Channel 3 or 4 switchable preset to Channel 3 when shipped 75 ohms unbalanced TIMER Clock reference Program capacity Memory backup time ACCESSORIES Provided accessories 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 FOR SERVICING 37 HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER Dear customer Service TOLL FREE 1 800 252 5722 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 JVC JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS 107 Little Falls Road Fairfield NJ 07004 2105 201 808 9279 1500 Lakes Parkway 770 339 2522 5665 Corporate Avenue Cypress CA 90630 0024 714 229 8011 713 935
10. 12 Program Setting ertet ertt nter trente 22 Ro Record Safety Tabs ssec tire ertt tei edis Recording Repeat Playback Reverse Motion Playback Reverse Playback entire Reverse Slow Motion Playback RF Cofinectlon itus 5 SAP Second Audio Program Second Audio Skip Search ssis Slow Motion Playback Specifications Still Playback Superimpose T Tape Position Indicator eeseeeeeee Tape Speed Setting Timer Programming Timer Recording TUNEL SQUIB per Ess SE d 34 INDEX cont FRONT VIEW POWER TVMIDEO TIMER REC Power ON OFF Button rx pg 7 Menu Button F pg 7 Cassette Loading Slot Front Panel Indicators pg 35 Rewind Button pg 12 Remote Control Sensor Reverse Search Button r pg 14 Channel Av Buttons c pg 7 Play Button pg 12 OK Button r pg 7 Fast Forward Button F pg 12 Record Button pg 13 Forward Search Button t pg 14 Stop Eject Button t pg 12 Video and Audio Input Connectors lt pg 27 Pause Button F pg 13 The HR A32U has only one Audio input connector REAR VIEW 000000
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12. MODE Place the arrow next to 2ND AUDIO ON by pressing CHA v gt 0N OFF PRESS A v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU as many times as necessary NOTES e If a SAP program is received the SAP audio is recorded on both the Normal and Hi Fi tracks The main audio program is not recorded e a non SAP program is received the main audio is recorded on both the Hi Fi and Normal audio tracks ee NENNEN 22 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 777777 START RECORDING Recording 1 ITR ENGAGETIR MODE 2 Press REC again ITR 0 30 appears on screen and blinks for about 5 seconds SET RECORDING DURATION 3 If you want to record for more than 30 minutes press REC to extend the time Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes NOTES You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR s front panel To check remaining recording time press REC once during recording and the remaining time is displayed for about 5 seconds on screen Be careful not to press again during this 5 seconds or you ll add 30 more minutes to the recording You can directly program the VCR s timer to record up to 8 shows as far as a year in advance Remember the clock must Q n Sc re
13. N EE E E E 30 Tape Transport cccccccccccccccccccccccccces 30 Playback C 30 Recording osc eeeee sentier tesoro ton rsen risen ein 30 Timer Recording eere 31 Other Problems eee eee ee ee eee eee eonun 31 Q UESTIONS AND ANSWERS 32 Playback ss sssiscesisossssoscscssisosssessossss sesso 32 Recording sssesssesssossseccssesssesosessssesse 32 Timer Recording eere 32 33 List Of Terms ccccccccccsccccccscccccccccccccecs 33 Front View ccccccccscccccscccccscscscscecccccscocs 34 Rear View eee eee eee eee eese esses esee esoeoe 34 Front Panel Indicators ee 35 Remote Control c eee eee eee eee eere eeoe 35 5 PECIFICATIONS 36 For SERVICING 37 Warranty 38 _ 6 INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR CHECK CONTENTS Ba S I C 1 Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in SPECIFICATIONS rx pg 36 Connections SITUATE VCR Place the VCR on a stable horizontal surface Antenna or Cable Coaxial Cable CONNECT VCR TO TV LL 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 on the rear of the VCR c Connect the supplied RF cable bet
14. keys or CHA to select a vacant program number then press OK The first time you do this all numbers will be vacant so just press OK when the screen appears SET PROGRAM INFORMATION Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date start stop time and channel number Press CHA v to set AM PM channel number and tape speed Then press OK after AM PM channel number and tape speed settings The next setting that can be set begins flashing Any information comprised of 1 digit except the channel number should have a 0 entered before it It is possible to set all information using the CHA v buttons In this case press OK after each setting NOTE If you are using a cable box enter the cable box channel not the channel to be recorded The channel to be recorded must be selected on the cable box The cable box channel is the VCR s channel that displays the chennels received by the cable box You can record selected programs at the same time every weekday or once a week Before entering the month press NUMBER key 8 DAILY or 9 WEEKLY Either DAILY or WEEKLY appears Press again and DAILY or WEEKLY disappears MAKE CORRECTIONS To change any of the settings press OK until the item you want to change begins blinking Then set as in step 4 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen gt pg 2
15. to select the VIDEO mode The TV Video indicator on the front panel lights The counter is automatically reset to 0 00 00 if the cassette s record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically FIND PROGRAM START POINT If the tape is advanced past the start point press REW To go forward press FF START PLAYBACK Press PLAY STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP or STOP EJECT Then press STOP EJECT to remove the cassette Mm Co 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 Super VHS recordings 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 v Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys then press ENTER The channel changes after a few seconds whether you press ENTER or no
16. video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120V 60Hz only To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards DO NOT use any other power source CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user s authority to operate the equipment Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR remote control or video cassette 1 DO NOT place the VCR in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity in direct sunlight in a dusty environment in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration 2 DO NOT NOT block the VCR s ventilation openings 3 DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or remote control 4 DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the VCR or remote control 5 AVOID viole
17. 5 ENGAGE TIMER MODE Press TIMER The VCR turns off automatically After timer recording is completed the VCR s power goes off automatically You can program the timer while a regular recording is in progress the on screen menu will not be recorded e If the end of tape is reached during timer recording the cassette is automatically ejected e When timer recording cable channels received through a Cable Box be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON ee a 24 TIMER RECORDING cont Check And Cancel Programs DISENGAGE TIMER 1 Press TIMER then press POWER ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN 2 Press MENU then press OK CHECK PROGRAM INFORMATION 3 Press CHA v to check the programs in succession To Cancel A Program CANCEL A PROGRAM 4 Press CANCEL Repeat steps 3 and 4 as many times as necessary OOOO 7 8 9 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary If there are still programs remaining go to step 6 RE ENGAGE TIMER h Press TIMER again Oe O O 1 2 3 OOOO 4 5 6 YD CO 9 25 Auto Timer When activated this function automatically engages the timer when the VCR s power is turned off and disengages it when the power is turned on ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN
18. E d 30 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 Auto Timer set to OFF I pg 25 power won t come on TAPE TRANSPORT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The cassette gets stuck partway The cassette was inserted incorrectly Make sure the window side is up the during loading and is ejected rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Then insert the cassette PLAYBACK SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The tape is running but the picture If you re using the RF OUT connec Set the channel selector to channel 3 won t appear tion rz pg 6 the channel selector or 4 on the TV is set incorrectly If you re using the AV connection c pg 6 the TV receiver is set to the wrong mode 2 Noise appears during visual search This is normal b 3 HR A52U only Breaks are Automatic tracking is engaged Engage and adjust tracking manually noticeable in Hi Fi soundtrack c pg 15 4 The playback picture is blurred or The video heads may be dirty interrupted even though TV broadcasts are clear 5 HR A52U
19. MENU TO END _ i T E 8 INITIAL SETTINGS cont Clock Setting ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN 1 Place the arrow at the INITIAL SET Initial Set screen next to CLOCK SET by pressing CLOCK SET CHA v then press OK LANGUAGE SELECT PRESS 4 v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SET DATE TIME AND D S T Press the appropriate CLOCK SET 2 NUMBER keys to set the date and time if only 1 DATE 1 1 96 MON digit press O first Press DNE quss CHA Y to set AM PM and D S T Daylight Saving PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 Time to ON automatic OR v THEN OK adjustment based on PRESS MENU TO END clock or OFF if D S T doesn t apply to you Press OK after AM PM and D S T settings The next setting that can be set begins flashing When you re finished with this set up procedure press MENU to start the clock NOTE CHAY 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 you want to change blinks then set as in step 2 ee 1 9 Set Receivable Channels TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER If watching on channel 3 or 4 press TV VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode The TV Video indicator on the front panel lights ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU ACCESS
20. N OFF Button F pg 7 DISPLAY Button gt pg 19 ADD Button gt pg 11 ENTER Button rx pg 13 On Screen Display OSD Button lt pg 17 SKIP SEARCH Button pg 18 Fast Forward FF Button pg 12 STOP Button lt pg 12 PAUSE Button r pg 13 Volume VOL Buttons gt pg 29 9 Channel CH A v Buttons lt pg 7 D Instructions for remote control of the following TV functions POWER CH and TV VIDEO switching 36 GENERAL Power requirement Power consumption HR A52U HR A32U Temperature Operating Storage Operating position Weight Format Maximum recording time SP EP VIDEO AUDIO Signal system Recording Playback system Signal to noise ratio Horizontal resolution Frequency range Normal audio Hi Fi audio HR A52U only Input Output TUNER Tuning system Channel coverage VHF UHF CATV RF output SPECIFICATIONS AC 120 V 60 Hz 21W 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 DA 4 Double Azimuth head helical scan system 45 dB 240 lines 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz 20 Hz to 20
21. 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 y then press OK Now skip to step 2 of the procedure below Or during on screen timer programming ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN In step 5 in the On Screen Timer Programming procedure c pg 23 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 NOTE For safety when AUTO TIMER is set to OFF all other VCR functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged To disengage the timer press TIMER ee 26 You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder Edit To Or MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable not supplied between the player s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and ro m n r the recorder s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors For HR A52U Owners When connecting to a monaural VCR connect your VCR s AUDIO L IN OUT connector to the AUDIO IN OUT connector on the monaural VCR For HR A32U Owners Player Your VCR 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 LOAD CASSETTES 13 Wr DOOOUO0000 r OUOOUO000 Insert
22. TUNER SET SCREEN 3 Place the arrow next to TUNER SET by pressing CHA y then press OK ACCESS BAND SCREEN Place the arrow next to TUNER SET BAND by pressing CHA v then press OK uid AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET PRESS THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SET FREQUENCY BAND 5 If you receive your TV BAND channels from an external antenna select TV If you receive your TV channels from a cable TV system select CATV Place the arrow next to PRESS A v TO SELECT your choice by pressing PRESS MENU TO END y then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen CO C 7 8 9 oO OO O TV CATV CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 6s SE d 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 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 JVC RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 7 Press MENU as many times as necessary
23. USE for as long as Pause is INDEX 1 engaged and ITR 5 sec 1 23 45 Tape speed indicator INDEX indication Audio mode indicators VCR s EJECT button is pushed HR A52U ONLY Counter reading 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 during playback then release PLAY appears on screen and blinks for 5 seconds 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 17 Playback begins automatically when desired recording is located eTo find the very beginning of the desired program press REW or FF and search visually for the start point
24. cturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of the product Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets 2 Product and Cart Combination A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided by RETAC 3 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 4 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 5 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards 6 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 7 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat SERVICING 1 Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operati
25. date of purchase from the date of purchase There are no other express warranties except as listed above THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGE TO TAPES RECORDS OR DISCS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential dameges or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 41 Slater Drive DIVISION OF US JVC CORP Elmwood Park New Jersey 07407 REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION 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 s
26. e n be set before you can program the timer t pg 7 LOAD A CASSETTE TI nt e r 1 Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape then load e The VCR comes and the counter is reset rogramming automaticaly iud ACCESS PROGRAM SET Refer to the illustration on page 23 SC RE EN 2 Press MENU then press PROGRAM 1 OK DATE START STOP CHANNEL PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE EXAMPLE If you program the VCR to timer PROGRAM 1 record a show on September 6 DATE 9 6 SUN on channel 40 from 12 00 noon START To Pra to 1 00 PM in SP mode the stop 1 00 PM screen will look like this CHANNEL 40 SP PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END NOTES 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 f you select PROGRAM SET without having set the date and time an error message appears Follow its instructions f you enter a start time that has already passed ERROR appears on the screen and flashes Programs that start after midnight must have the next day s date SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER Press the appropriate NUMBER
27. ements for the grounding electrode 2 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 3 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE L ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION ELECTRIC SERVICE 10 20 EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 6s SE 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 manufa
28. ide of the cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No Purchase date Name of dealer ncev ncsv uH JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 41 Slater Drive Elmwood Park N J 07407 c Printed in Malaysia COPYRIGHT 1996 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD 0196HOV k UN PJ u
29. ing instructions before you operate this product and keep this booklet for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Grounding or Polarization A Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug B Your product may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 2 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company If your product is intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 3 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 4 Power Cord Protec
30. ion manual for operation instructions a BR v N NUMBER ee a 28 Assemble Editing adds one recorded scene to another in succession As se m b e To use your VCR as the recorder Editin g LOAD CASSETTES Insert the original cassette in the player and the recording cassette in the recorder SET TAPE SPEED Set to SP or EP by pressing the SP EP button on the remote control ENGAGE RECORD STANDBY MODE Press REC and PAUSE together FIND EDIT START POINT Play back the original tape until you reach the scene to be edited START EDITING When you reach the scene on the original tape to be edited press PLAY to initiate the recorder s record mode STOP EDITING Press PAUSE to pause the tape in the recorder 1 COCOCOCO 4 5 6 7 8 9 CONTINUE EDITING Repeat steps 4 through 6 to add additional scenes NOTE Assemble Editing is also possible using your VCR as the playback deck 6s SE S 29 Control A JVC TV With The VCR s Remote You can also use your VCR s remote control to operate a JVC TV OPERATE TV 1 Press and hold TV and press POWER CHA v TV VIDEO VOL DISPLAY for the TV s on screen display function or SP EP to select either normal or SAP programs to operate the TV NOTE The NUMBER keys cannot be used to change the TV channel Ess S
31. k 12 Simple Recording e 13 LAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES 14 Playback ae 14 Still fail 14 Slow Reverse Reverse Slow Or Fast Motion PACEURG ied E tc hd ps divas 14 Manual Tracking neret 15 Select The Soundtrack HR A52U ONLY 16 Superimpose sssesseee e 17 Skip Searcli eerte rie enn 18 Repeat Playback sss 18 Index Searcly 18 Counter eerte netten iet 19 Tape Position 19 Next Function Memory see 19 Recording esee e esee sae eiie Pea Sepe aeos ae Prae esed 20 Record One Program While Watching Another esee 20 Display Elapsed Recording Time 20 Stereo And SAP Second Audio Program HR A52U ONLY essere 21 To Record SAP Programs HR A52U ONLY 21 T IMER RECORDING 22 Instant Timer Recording ITR 22 On Screen Timer Programming 22 Check And Cancel Programs 24 AUTO TIM OD 25 5 E DITING 26 Edit To Or From Another VCR 26 Edit From A Camcorder 27 Assemble Editing 28 5 PECIAL FEATURES 29 Control A JVC TV With The VCR s MSIMIe EET TIE RTT 29 T ROUBLESHOOTING 30 POWER
32. l free 800 252 5722 If service is not available locally box the product carefully preferably in the original carton and ship insured with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll free number If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product please contact our Customer Relations Department WHAT IS NOT COVERED This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover 1 Products which have been subject to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial 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
33. ll toll free 1 800 882 2345 Don t service it yourself CAUTION To prevent electrical shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel d 38 TE 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 90 pays THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY 50 UNITED STATES THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO WHAT WE WILL DO If this product is found to be defective JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in home basis WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE 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 tol
34. m safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on page 5 Use this when searching for information on a specific procedure or feature The Index on pages 33 35 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 panel indicators and the remote control The 3 mark signals a reference to another page for instructions or related information Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the beginning of each major section BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR please read the sections literature listed below Cautions on page 2 Important Products Safety Instructions on the previous pages CONTENTS NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6 Basic Connections sccccccccssscesscsccceees 6 NITIAL SETTINGS 7 eI 7 PreparatlOrn eii eere 7 Language Select 7 Clock terea e a 8 TUNET 9 Set Receivable Channels 9 Add Or Delete A Channel 11 IMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 12 Simple Playbac
35. nt shocks to the VCR during transport MOISTURE CONDENSATION Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it from a cold place to a warm place or under extremely humid conditions just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape In conditions where condensa tion may occur keep the VCR s power turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry 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 HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety In order not to defeat the built in safeguards observe the following basic rules for its installation use and servicing ATTENTION Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions For your safety please read all the safety and operat
36. on by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 3 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 4 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perfor
37. only The Hi Fi soundtrack cannot be heard Set the TV receiver to its AV mode The heads must be cleaned Consult your JVC dealer gt pg 37 Set AUDIO MONITOR to HI FI gt pg 16 The AUDIO MONITOR option at the Function Set screen was set incorrectly RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Recording won t start 2 TV broadcasts won t record properly 3 Tape to tape editing won t work There s no cassette loaded The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed The VCR has been set to its AUX mode by mistake eThe VCRs or the camcorder and the VCR have been incorrectly con nected The power to one or more of the units has not been turned on Insert a cassette Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape or load a cassette on which the record safety tab is intact Set the VCR to the appropriate channel Refer to the directions and the illustration under Edit To And From Another VCR rz pg 26 or Edit From A Camcorder rx pg 27 and properly connect the units Make sure the power to all units is on TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Timer recording won t work On screen timer programming won t work The Timer indicator on the front of the VCR won t stop blinking The cassette is automatically ejected and the Timer indicator on the front of the VCR won t stop blinking
38. pose This function switchable between ON and OFF determines whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to FUNCTION SET by pressing CHA v then press OK ACCESS SUPERIMPOSE SCREEN N 3 Place the arrow next to FUNCTION SUPERIMPOSE by AUTO TIMER pressing CHA y then SEED SE press OK AUDIO MONITOR n the case of the HR A32U 2ND AUDIO a PRESS A v THEN OK Jh eee i m in PRESS MENU TO END the Function screen SELECT MODE Place the arrow next to 4 ON or OFF by pressing CUA ae CHA v ON OFF PRESS A v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU as many times as necessary NOTE If you engage the Record Pause mode RECORD PAUSE is displayed whether SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON or OFF The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing displayed for 5 seconds It blinks when the 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 2 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 uel Pe RECORD PA
39. ress 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 List Of Terms e 33 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 Add Channel Audio Monitor Auto Channel Setting erret tns 10 DUNS 25 Automatic Tracking AV Gea MER n CHECK PROBA ia eei teorie Connection to TV COntelts i sese even riina COUNTEr Re56t esc tense ense Er HESSE ERN STR EE EN D o Delete Channel cccccecceesesesesesssssssssnseeeeeeeeeeeeees 11 E m gp o 26 PE Fast Motion Playback meer 14 Frame by Frame Playback sess 14 Function Setting isserrat erens teer 16 l Index S arGh teneros Insert Cassette ITR Instant Timer Recording I Lariguage SECON is eorr tetti 7 M Main Menu Manual Channel Setting Manual Tracking irte mete ees N Next Function Memory cssseseeee 19 EM On Screen Displays eene tiit terti etit tr papi 17 P Pl yback iier rte e e ERR
40. rward direction press To play in reverse slow motion and in reverse play mode continue to press after selecting all the forward slow motion modes Press FF for forward fast motion or REW for reverse fast motion RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK 2 Press PLAY NOTES Press and hold FF or REW for more than 2 seconds for short fast motion searches When the button is released normal playback resumes e If noise bars appear during playback or slow motion correct using manual tracking c pg 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 During playback press the CHA v buttons on the 1 VCR s front panel simultaneously to cancel the automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking adjust ADJUST MANUAL TRACKING Press CHA v on the VCR s front panel or remote Press 2 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 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 ee De a
41. t 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 EJECT Then press STOP EJECT to remove the cassette OOO 8 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 ee De a 1 4 PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES Still Picture Playback PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK 1 Press PAUSE If there is vertical jitter press CHA or v on the VCR s front panel or remote to stabilize the picture FRAME BY FRAME PLAYBACK 2 Advance the tape one frame by pressing PAUSE again To control the direction of Frame by Frame Playback press SEARCH 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 fo
42. 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 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 Ess SE 32 PLAYBACK Q What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search A The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning Q Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode A No It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads Q During search slow still and frame by frame playback can t hear any audio What s the problem A This is normal Q During search still and frame by frame playback the picture is intermittent What s the cause A Picture loss occurs when these types of playback 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
43. 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 t pg 20 For full identification of the VCR s rear panel refer to the Index REAR VIEW F pg 34 ee INITIAL SETTINGS 7 Preparation TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER If watching channel 3 or 4 press TV VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode The TV Video indicator on the front panel lights ACCESS ON SCREEN MENU 2 Press MENU to bring up the Main 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 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 tt th i Or 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 ENGLISH next to the desired ESPANOL language by pressing FRANCAIS CHA y then press MENU The Initial Set screen reappears PRESS TO SELECT PRESS
44. the playback cassette into the player and the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder SET RECORDER S INPUT MODE 3 Set to AUX With this VCR press NUMBER key 0 START PLAYER Set to its play mode AUDIO IN VIDEO IN START RECORDER Set to its record mode Recorder Another VCR e OC DO ee 27 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 AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors For HR A52U Owners When using a monaural camcorder connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO IN L connec tor on your VCR For HR A32U Owners When using a Hi Fi camcorder connect the camcorder s 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 VIDEO IN SET RECORDER S INPUT MODE Set to AUX by pressing NUMBER key 0 START PLAYER Set the camcorder to its play mode Camcorder AUDIO OUT START RECORDER Set your VCR to its record mode Player Refer to camcorder VCR s instruct
45. tion Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product e 5 Ventilation Slots 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 requir
46. ween 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 RF Cable POWER SOURCE provided Connect the power plug to AC outlet Maching Transformer AC Power Cord 1 N 1 1 T3 1 OOOO000000 y A f 1 Back of VCR AC Outlet ANTENNA IN RF Antenna or Cable input OUT 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 TV s power You are now able to perform Back of VCR simple playback r pg 12 and recording rx pg 13 NOTES e The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display the audio and video signals from the VCR The VCR s CH3 CHA switch sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4 e The CH3 CHA4 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
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