JVC HM-A22U, HR-A42U User Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-A42U HR-A22U

POWER

TIMER

TV/VIDEO

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DISPLAY

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DAILY WEEKLY

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AUX

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SKIP SEARCH

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VIDEO AUDIO

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INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.  Model No. HR-A42U/HR-A22U

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Serial No.

PU30425-1782-1

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.

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in

CAUTIONS

CAUTION

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120V`, 60Hz only. To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use any other power source.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

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.

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 block the VCR’s ventilation openings.

3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or remote control.

4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the VCR or remote control.

5. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.

**MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation 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 interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION:

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, 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.

n 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.

n 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 operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this booklet for future reference.

INSTALLATION

1. Grounding or Polarization

(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-

current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type

plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

2. Power Sources

Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. If your product is intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

3. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

4. Power Cord Protection

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

5. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.

• Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed,

sofa, rug or other similar surface.

• Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a

bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

2. Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

3. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H)

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

810-20)

GROUNDING  CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

USE

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.

• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.

• Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of the product.

• Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep-pile carpets.

2. Product and Cart Combination

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

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 shortout 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.

PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC)

SERVICING

1. Servicing

If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this 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 in any way. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance—this indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

4. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition.

HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

● All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of

Contents on page 5. Use this when searching for information

on a specific procedure or feature.

● The Index on pages 35–37 lists frequently-used terms, and

the number of the first page on which they are used or

explained in the manual. This section also illustrates the

controls and connections on the front and rear panel, the

front display panel and the remote control.

● The Z 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

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6

Basic Connections ..................................6

INITIAL SETTINGS 7

Clock (for HR-A42U) ...............................7

Automatic Clock Setting ................................... 7

Preparation .......................................................7

Language Select ............................................... 8

Clock Setting .....................................................8

Auto ...............................................................8

Semi-Auto ......................................................9

Manual ........................................................ 10

Clock (for HR-A22U) .............................11

Preparation .....................................................11

Language Select .............................................. 11

Clock Setting ...................................................12

Tuner ...................................................13

Set Receivable Channels ................................ 13

Add Or Delete A Channel .............................. 15

IMPLE PLAYBACK AND

RECORDING 16

Simple Playback ..................................16

Simple Recording .................................17

LAYBACK AND RECORDING

FEATURES 18

Playback .............................................18

Still Picture......................................................18

Slow, Reverse, Reverse Slow Or Fast-Motion

Picture ............................................................ 18

Manual Tracking............................................. 19

Superimpose ...................................................20

Skip Search .....................................................21

Repeat Playback ............................................. 21

Index Search ...................................................21

Counter Reset ..................................................22

Tape Position Indicator ................................... 22

Next-Function Memory .................................. 22

Recording ............................................23

Record One Program While

Watching Another .......................................... 23

Display Elapsed Recording Time..................... 23

EDITING 28

Edit To Or From Another VCR............... 28

Edit From A Camcorder ....................... 29

SPECIAL FEATURES 30

Multi-Brand Remote Control ................ 30

TROUBLESHOOTING 31

Power .................................................31

Tape Transport .....................................31

Playback .............................................31

Recording ............................................31

Timer Recording ...................................32

Other Problems....................................32

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 33

Playback .............................................33

Recording ............................................33

Timer Recording ...................................33

SPECIFICATIONS 34 INDEX 35

List Of Terms ........................................35

Front View ...........................................36

Rear View ...........................................36

Front Display Panel ..............................37

Remote Control ....................................37

FOR SERVICING 38 W

ARRANTY 39

IMER RECORDING 24

Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ............... 24

On-Screen Timer Programming ........... 24

Check And Cancel Programs .......................... 26

Auto Timer ......................................................27

Basic

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Z pg. 34).

Connections

Antenna or Cable

Coaxial Cable

Flat Feeder

Maching Transformer

AC Power Cord

Back of VCR

AC Outlet

ANTENNA-IN (Antenna or Cable input)

RF Cable (provided)

75 ohm terminal

RF OUT

SITUATE VCR

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

CONNECT VCR TO TV

The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you 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 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

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.

● HR-A42U owners — the clock will automatically be

set when the antenna is connected and when the AC is first connected to the VCR (Z pg. 7).

Back of VCR

CH3 CH4

VIDEO

FINAL PREPARATION FOR USE

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 simple playback (Z pg. 16) and recording (Z pg. 17).

NOTES:

●

The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display

the audio and video signals from the VCR. The VCR's CH3–

CH4 switch sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4.

●

The CH3–CH4 switch is preset to the CH3 position.

Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area.

●

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.

●

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 (Z pg. 23).

●

For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the

Index (REAR VIEW Z pg. 36).

INITIAL SETTINGS

TV/VIDEO

POWER

CH5∞

Clock (for HR-A42U)

See page 11 for HR-A22U clock setting procedures.

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Automatic Clock setting

The time and date can be set automatically from additional clock setting data that is transmitted by one of the regular TV broadcast channels. We call this TV channel the "Host Channel" and it is a PBS channel in your area. With the antenna cable connected, your VCR can automatically set the clock when the power plug is first connected to an AC outlet.

The auto clock function scans all the channels received by your VCR to find the clock setting data of the Host Channel.

*Don’t turn the power on until the time (or “- - : - - ”) appears on the front display panel.

Before the clock is set, AUTO appears on the display.

SETNOT SET

After setting, the current time appears (in hours and minutes). The automatic clock setting function will normally set the clock

correctly. However, if an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone, or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this case, perform the SemiAuto (Z pg. 9) or Manual (Z pg. 10) clock setting procedure.

If "AUTO" remains in the display for more than 30 minutes, perform the Semi-Auto (Z pg. 9) or Manual (Z pg. 10) clock setting procedure. In the case of Semi-Auto, you have to set the Host Channel manually.

If "AUTO CLOCK SET" or "SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET" is selected, the clock will be adjusted automatically by the Host PBS every hour on the hour (except for 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) according to the incoming PBS channel clock setting data. (Automatic clock adjustments can only be received when the VCR’s power is turned off.)

If “- - : - - ” appears on the display, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR, there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area, or your cable box may not be set to the PBS channel. If everything is connected and set correctly, perform the manual clock setting procedure (Z pg. 10).

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ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS

If you perform Auto or Semi-Auto clock setting procedures . . .

● Select the PBS channel on your cable box before plugging your VCR's power plug into the AC outlet. (If you have more than one PBS channel, you may have to select the PBS channel if Auto clock setting is not successful.)

● The cable box must be set to the PBS channel at clock adjustment times, or the adjustment will not take place.

● If you perform Auto clock setting successfully, D.S.T. will be set to “AUTO”. In this case, at the D.S.T. adjustment time (Z pg. 9), your cable box must be set to the host PBS channel in your area or the adjustment will not take place. If the clock is not set correctly, change the D.S.T. setting to “ON” or “OFF” (see step 6 of Semi-Auto procedure, or step 3 of Manual procedure).

Preparation

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER. If watching channel 3 or 4, press TV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is

displayed on the front display panel.

ACCESS ON-SCREEN MENU

Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu screen.

ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN

At the Main Menu screen, place the arrow next to

“CUSTOM SET” by pressing CH press OK.

, then

∞

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

=CUSTOM SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

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Language Select

ACCESS LANGUAGE SELECT SCREEN

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The messages are preset to appear in English. If you

want to see them in Spanish or French, place the arrow next to “LANGUAGE SELECT” by pressing CH press OK.

CUSTOM SET

OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET

=LANGUAGE SELECT

, then

∞

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

SELECT LANGUAGE

At the Language Select screen, place the arrow

next to the desired language by pressing

The Custom Set screen reappears.

, then press MENU.

∞

LANGUAGE SELECT

=ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL FRANCAIS

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

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Clock Setting

This step must be performed before going on to Auto, Semi-Auto or Manual clock setting procedures (each starts from step 2). Auto need only be selected if Semi-Auto or Manual had previously been selected.

ACCESS MODE SELECT SCREEN

Place the arrow at the Custom Set screen next to

“OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET” by pressing

∞

Auto

, then press OK.

CUSTOM SET

=OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE SELECT

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

SELECT MODE

At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, place the

arrow next to “AUTO CLOCK SET” by pressing

, then press OK.

∞

OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET

=AUTO CLOCK SET

SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL CLOCK SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

TURN OFF THE VCR

The Auto Clock Set screen appears. Read the

message, press MENU to return to the normal screen, then turn off the VCR until you see the time displayed.

AUTO CLOCK SET

TO AUTOMATICALLY SET THE CLOCK, TURN THE VCR OFF NOW.

LEAVE OFF UNTIL TIME IS DISPLAYED ON VCR.

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SELECT MODE

At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, place the arrow next to “SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET” by pressing CH▲▼,

then press OK.

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ACCESS SELECT SCREENS

At the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen, place the

arrow next to the desired mode by pressing CH▲▼, then press OK.

To select the Host Channel — step 4

To select the Time Zone — step 5

To select the D.S.T. mode — step 6

SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET

=HOST CHANNEL SELECT

TIME ZONE SELECT D.S.T. SELECT

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

SELECT HOST CHANNEL

You can either select “AUTO”, or enter a

PBS channel number. For automatic channel selection, simply press MENU. To manually select the PBS channel, press the appropriate NUMBER key, CH▲▼ to cycle through the channel numbers (hold button down to speed through numbers) and stop when the desired number appears. Press MENU and the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen reappears.

NOTE:

There are some PBS channels that do not transmit clock setting data.

HOST CHANNEL SELECT

(TV)

CH AUTO

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

**AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR’s clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time. With Auto DST activated, . . . . . . on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 AM, the clock is

adjusted to 3:00 AM.

. . . on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the clock is

adjusted to 1:00 AM.

SELECT TIME ZONE

You can either select “AUTO”, or select the

correct zone. If you selected "AUTO" in step 4 and if you live near the boundary of an adjacent time zone, or receive cable TV channels, a PBS channel from a different time zone may become your host channel. Therefore, in this case make sure to manually select the correct time zone. Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing CH Semi-Auto Clock Set screen.

, then press MENU to return to the

∞

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ATLANTIC PACIFIC EASTERN ALASKA CENTRAL HAWAII

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.

TIME ZONE SELECT

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SELECT D.S.T. MODE

You have three choices:

a–Select “AUTO” and the

adjustment to your VCR’s

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clock will be made according to the incoming signal from the host channel.

b–Select “ON” and the adjustment will be made based on the clock itself.

c–Select “OFF” if Daylight Saving Time doesn’t apply to you.

Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing

, then press MENU and the Semi-Auto Clock Set

∞

screen reappears.

IMPORTANT

After performing the Semi-Auto clock set procedure, make sure that the VCR is off before the next hour so that the clock can be set. (The clock is automatically adjusted on the hour except at 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM.)

Manual

D.S.T. SELECT

=AUTO

ON OFF

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

SELECT MODE

At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, place the arrow next to “MANUAL CLOCK SET” by pressing

CH▲▼, then press OK.

SET DATE, TIME AND D.S.T.

The Manual Clock Set screen is displayed and the

first setting that can be set begins flashing. Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date and time (if only 1 digit, press "0" first). Press CH▲▼ to set AM/ PM and D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time) to “ON” (automatic adjustment based on VCR’s clock) or “OFF” (if D.S.T. does not apply to you). Press OK after AM/PM and D.S.T. settings. The next setting that can be set begins flashing. When you’re finished with this set-up procedure, press MENU to start the clock.

MANUAL CLOCK SET

DATE 1/ 1/96 MON TIME – – : – – AM D.S.T. ON

PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

NOTE:

CH▲▼ can be used to perform all operations. (In this case, press OK after each setting.)

MAKE CORRECTIONS

To change any of the settings, press OK until the item you want to change blinks, then set as in step 3.

Preparation

TV/VIDEO

POWER

CH5∞

Clock (for HR-A22U)

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TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER. If watching channel 3 or 4, press TV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is

displayed on the front display panel.

ACCESS ON-SCREEN MENU

Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu screen.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

At the Main Menu screen, place the arrow next to

“INITIAL SET” by pressing CH press OK.

Language Select

, then

∞

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

=INITIAL SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

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CH5∞

ACCESS LANGUAGE SELECT SCREEN

The messages are preset to appear in English. If you

want to see them in Spanish or French, place the arrow next to “LANGUAGE SELECT” by pressing CH press OK.

, then

∞

SELECT LANGUAGE

At the Language Select screen, place the arrow

next to the desired language by pressing

, then press MENU.

∞

The Initial Set screen reappears.

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

=LANGUAGE SELECT

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

LANGUAGE SELECT

=ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL FRANCAIS

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

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Clock Setting

ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN

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Place the arrow at the Initial Set screen next to

“CLOCK SET” by pressing

∞

, then press OK.

INITIAL SET

=CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE SELECT

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

SET DATE, TIME AND D.S.T.

Press the appropriate

NUMBER keys to set the

date and time (if only 1 digit, press "0" first). Press CH▲▼ to set AM/PM and D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time) to “ON” (automatic adjustment based on VCR’s clock) or “OFF” (if D.S.T. does not apply to you). Press OK after AM/PM and D.S.T. settings. The next setting that can be set begins flashing. When you’re finished with this set-up procedure, press MENU to start the clock.

CLOCK SET

DATE 1/ 1/96 MON TIME – – : – – AM D.S.T. ON

PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

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CH▲▼ can be used to perform all operations. (In this case, press OK after each setting.)

MAKE CORRECTIONS

To change any of the settings, press OK until the item you want to change blinks, then set as in step 2.

TV/VIDEO

Set Receivable Channels

POWER

Tuner

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TURN ON THE VCR

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

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Press MENU.

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "TUNER SET" by pressing

,then press OK.

∞

ACCESS BAND SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "BAND" by pressing

∞

,then press OK.

SET FREQUENCY BAND

If you receive your TV 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 your choice by pressing

,then press MENU

∞

to return to the Tuner Set screen.

TUNER SET

=BAND

AFC AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

BAND

=CATV

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.

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PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET

Place the arrow next to "AUTO CHANNEL SET" by

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∞

buttons, and

∞

, then

NOTES:

●

At the end of Auto Channel Set, “SCAN COMPLETED” appears on screen.

●

If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED– NO SIGNAL” appears on screen. Check the band setting and connections and start again.

AUTO CHANNEL SET

(TV)

CH 2 ADD

SCANNING ...

PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

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ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

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Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner procedure on page 13.

● To add a channel, go to step 2.

● To delete a channel, skip to step 4.

ACCESS AFC SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "AFC" by pressing CH press OK.

, then

∞

MAKE SELECTION

Place the arrow next to "SPCL" by pressing CH

then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen.

∞

AFC

NORM

=SPCL

NUMBER

CH.SKIP

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ADD

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "MANUAL CHANNEL SET" by pressing CH

, then press OK.

∞

STORE DESIRED CHANNEL

Input the channel number using the NUMBER keys or

by pressing CH press ADD to add or CH.SKIP to delete. Repeat for each channel you want to store or skip.

, then

∞

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

SELECT CH NO. AND PRESS (ADD/SKIP) PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

(CATV)

CH 125 SKIP

REW (Rewind)

STOP/EJECT

FF (Fast-Forward)

PLAY

STOP

PLAY

Simple Playback

SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

LOAD A CASSETTE

Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is

pointing towards the VCR. Don’t apply too much 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 "0H 00M 00S".

● If the cassette's record safety tab has been removed,

playback begins automatically.

FIND PROGRAM START

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If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW. To go forward, press FF.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

TV/VIDEO

REW (Rewind)

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FF (Fast-Forward)

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the cassette.

Usable cassettes

Full-Size VHS T-30 (ST-30**) T-60 (ST-60**) T-90 T-120 (ST-120**) T-160 (ST-160**) ST-210**

Compact VHS* TC-20 (ST-C20**) TC-30 (ST-C30**) TC-40 (ST-C40**)

* Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on

this 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.

Simple

STOP/EJECT

PAUSE

REC

STOP

PLAY

LOAD A CASSETTE

Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.

Recording

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Press CH5∞. 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.

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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.

SP/EP

REC

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PLAY

ENTER

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.

PAUSE

Record safety tab

PAUSE

PLAY

SEARCHTY

REW

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES

Still Picture

Playback

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PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, press CH5 or on the VCR's front panel or remote to stabilize the picture.

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FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK

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Advance the tape one frame by pressing PAUSE again.

● To control the direction of Frame-by-Frame playback,

press SEARCH<< or >> during still picture mode.

RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK

Press PLAY during still picture mode.

Slow, Reverse, Reverse Slow Or Fast-Motion Picture

DURING PLAYBACK

Press SEARCH<< or >>.

● To increase the speed in the forward direction,

press >>.

● To decrease the speed in the forward direction,

press <<.

● To play in reverse slow motion, and in reverse play

mode, continue to press << after selecting all the forward slow motion modes.

Press FF for forward fast motion, or REW for reverse fast motion.

RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

NOTES:

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Press and hold FF or REW for more than 2 seconds for short fast-motion searches. When the button is released, normal playback resumes.

●

If noise bars appear during playback or slow motion, correct using manual tracking. (Z pg. 19).

Manual Tracking

Once playback begins, the VCR’s automatic tracking function is engaged. If noise appears in the picture, you can override this and make the adjustment manually.

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TRACKING MODE

During playback, press the CH VCR's front panel simultaneously to cancel the

automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking adjust.

∞

buttons on the

ADJUST MANUAL TRACKING

ENGAGE MANUAL

Press CH 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.

on the VCR's front panel or remote. Press

∞

RE-ENGAGE AUTOMATIC TRACKING

Press the CH simultaneously.

buttons on the VCR's front panel

∞

NOTE:

During slow-motion playback, simply press CH5 or ∞ on the VCR's front panel or remote to adjust tracking.

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

Superimpose

This function, switchable between ON and OFF, determines whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen.

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Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CH

, then press OK.

∞

ACCESS SUPERIMPOSE SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "SUPERIMPOSE" by

pressing CH press OK.

SELECT MODE

Place the arrow next to "ON" or "OFF" by pressing

∞

, then

∞

FUNCTION

AUTO TIMER

=SUPERIMPOSE

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

SUPERIMPOSE

=ON

OFF

RETURN TO NORMAL

To recall an indication

1 Press OSD.

n 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.)

2 Press OSD again to clear the display.

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.

CH 125 RECORD THU 12:00 AM PAUSE

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COUNT –1:23:45

SCREEN

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".

] SP

INDEX-1

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

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 engaged), and ITR *:** (5 sec.).

Tape speed indicator INDEX indication Counter reading

STOP

PLAY

REW

PLAY

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SKIP OVER UNWANTED

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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

VIDEO

REW

HMS

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STOP

SKIP SEARCH

PAUSE

PLAY

START REPEAT

Press and hold PLAY (until "PLAY" blinks on the front display panel) during playback, then release.

•The entire tape is played back 20 times.

STOP REPEAT

To stop, press STOP at any time.

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

While the tape is stopped, press SEARCH << or >>.

ACCESS DISTANT CODE

To access a recording 2–9 index codes away, press

SEARCH << or >> repeatedly until the correct number

is displayed on screen (only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON (Z pg. 20). Playback begins automatically when desired recording is located.

•To find the very beginning of the desired program, press

REW or FF and search visually for the start point.

POWER

PLAY

REW

TIMER

PLAY

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

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DISPLAY

Counter Reset

RESET COUNTER TO ZERO

Press C.RESET.

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Tape Position Indicator

The Tape position indicator appears on screen when, from the stop mode, you press FF, REW or perform an Index Search. The position of " " in relation to "B" (Beginning) or "E" (End) shows you where you are on the tape.

** SUPERIMPOSE must be set to

ON, or the indicator will not appear (Z pg. 20).

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COUNT 0:33:27

REW

C.RESET

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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.

Recording

TV/VIDEO

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Record One Program While Watching Another

ENGAGE TV MODE

During recording...

● If using the RF connection (Z pg. 6), press TV/VIDEO.

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● If using the AV connection (Z pg. 6), change the TV's input mode from AV to TV.

SELECT CHANNEL FOR VIEWING

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. 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" (Z pg. 20).

C.RESET

REC

Instant Timer Recording

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 recording is finished.

START RECORDING

Press REC.

(ITR)

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VIDEO

REC

On-Screen Timer Programming

ENGAGE ITR MODE

Press REC again. ITR blinks and 0:30 appears on the front display panel.

SET RECORDING DURATION

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press

REC to extend the time. Each press extends recording

time by 30 minutes.

NOTES:

●

You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR's front panel.

●

After you set the time, the previous display reappears.

●

To check remaining recording time, press REC once during recording and the remaining time is displayed for about 5 seconds. Be careful not to press again during this 5 seconds, or you’ll add 30 more minutes to the recording.

You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8 shows, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer (Z pg. 7 or 11).

LOAD A CASSETTE

Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape, then load.

● The VCR comes on, and the counter is reset, automatically.

* Refer to the illustration on page 25.

ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN

Press MENU, then press OK.

PROGRAM 1

DATE - - / - START - - : - - AM STOP - - : - - AM CHANNEL - - SP

PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

TIMER

NUMBER

NUMBER "8"

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Press the appropriate NUMBER keys or CH a vacant program number, then press OK. The first time

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SET PROGRAM INFORMATION

Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date, start/stop time and channel number. Press CH

AM/PM and tape speed. Then press OK after AM/PM, channel number and tape speed settings. The next setting that can be set begins flashing.

● Any information comprised of 1 digit (except the channel number) should have a "0" entered before it.

● It is possible to set all information using the CH buttons. (In this case, press OK after each setting.)

NOTE:

If you are using a cable box, enter the cable box channel, not the channel to be recorded. The channel to be recorded must be selected on the cable box. (The cable box channel is the VCR's channel that displays the channels received by the cable box.)

** You can record selected programs at the same time

every weekday, or once a week. Before entering the month, press NUMBER key “8” (DAILY) or “9” (WEEKLY). Either "DAILY" or "WEEKLY" appears. Press again and "DAILY" or "WEEKLY" disappears.

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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)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

NOTES:

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To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER again. Pressing once more re-engages it.

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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.

●

If 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.

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

(Z pg. 27).

ENGAGE TIMER MODE

Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically.

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After timer recording is completed, the VCR’s power goes off automatically.

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You can program the timer while a regular recording is in progress; the on-screen menu will not be recorded.

●

If the end of tape is reached during timer recording, the cassette is automatically ejected.

●

When timer-recording cable channels received through a Cable Box, be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON.

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TIMER

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Check And Cancel Programs

DISENGAGE TIMER

Press TIMER, then press POWER.

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Press MENU, then press OK.

CHECK PROGRAM INFORMATION

Press CH

to check the programs in succession.

∞

CANCEL

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POWER

To Cancel A Program . . .

CANCEL A PROGRAM

Press CANCEL.

● Repeat steps 3 and 4 as many times as necessary.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary. If there are still programs remaining, go to step 6.

RE-ENGAGE TIMER

Press TIMER again.

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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.

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ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing

,then press OK.

∞

ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "AUTO TIMER" by pressing

,then press OK. Now skip to step 2 of the

Or, during on-screen timer programming ...

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ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

In step 5 in the On-Screen Timer Programming procedure (Z pg. 25), press MENU.

SELECT MODE

Place the arrow next to your choice ("ON" or

"OFF") by pressing CH

∞

AUTO TIMER

=ON

OFF

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

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.

EDITING

You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder.

Edit To Or From Another VCR

Player

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

Your VCR

AUDIO IN

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect an AV cable (not supplied) between the 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.

LOAD CASSETTES

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.

START RECORDER

Set to its record mode.

Recorder

NUMBER "0"

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You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the recorder.

Edit From A Camcorder

VIDEO IN

Recorder

Camcorder

AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

Your VCR

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Connect an AV cable (not supplied) between the 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.

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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.

● Refer to camcorder/VCR's instruction manual for

operation instructions.

Player

NUMBER "0"

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PLAY

STOP

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.

REW

REC

CANCEL

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ADD

PAUSE

VOL. +/-

SELECT TV BRAND

Refer to the chart below. While holding down TV, press the Brand Selection Button that corresponds to the

brand of your TV.

● You don’t have to repeat this step until you replace the remote control’s batteries.

OPERATE TV

While holding down TV, press POWER, CH 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 BUTTON

REW JVC PLAY MAGNAVOX FF MITSUBISHI REC PANASONIC STOP RCA PAUSE SHARP MENU SONY OK TOSHIBA ADD ZENITH CANCEL HITACHI

TV BRAND NAME

∞

NOTES:

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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.

●

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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

1. The power won’t come on.

2. The clock works, but the VCR’s power won’t come on.

3. The remote control won’t function.

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM

1. The cassette gets stuck partway during loading, and is ejected.

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM

1. The tape is running but the picture won’t appear.

2. Noise appears during visual search.

3. The playback picture is blurred or interrupted, even though TV broadcasts are clear.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The power cord is disconnected.

● The TIMER mode is engaged with

Auto Timer set to "OFF" (Z pg. 27).

● The batteries are discharged.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The cassette was inserted incorrectly.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● If you’re using the RF OUT connection (Z pg. 6), the channel selector on the TV is set incorrectly.

● If you’re using the AV connection (Z pg. 6), the TV receiver is set to the wrong mode.

● This is normal.

● The video heads may be dirty.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the power cord. Press TIMER to disengage.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR. Then insert the cassette

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Set the channel selector to channel 3 or 4.

Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.

The heads must be cleaned. Consult your JVC dealer (Z pg. 38).

RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Recording won’t start.

2. TV broadcasts won’t record properly.

3. Tape-to-tape editing won’t work.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● 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.

● The VCRs or the camcorder and the VCR have been incorrectly connected.

● The power to one or more of the units has not been turned on.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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” (Z pg. 28) or “Edit From A Camcorder” (Z pg. 29) and properly connect the units. Make sure the power to all units is on.

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TIMER RECORDING

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

SYMPTOM

1. Timer recording won’t work.

2. On-screen timer programming won’t work.

3. TIMER and ] on the front display panel won’t stop blinking.

4. The cassette is automatically ejected, and TIMER and ] on the front display panel won’t stop blinking.

5. TIMER blinks for 10 seconds and the timer mode is disengaged.

6. The cassette is automatically ejected, the power shuts off and TIMER and ] won’t stop blinking.

OTHER PROBLEMS

SYMPTOM

1. When scanning channels, some of them are skipped over.

2. The channel can’t be changed.

(HR-A42U only)

or Semi-Auto clock setting has been selected, the clock is incorrect.

Even though Auto

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● 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.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● Those channels have been preset to be skipped.

● Recording is in progress.

● The clock setting data received from

the Host Channel is incorrect.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Check or re-perform the clock/timer settings to ensure correctness. Press TIMER and check to make sure that TIMER appears on the front display panel. Re-perform the set-up procedures.

Timer programming can’t be performed when timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes.

Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact, or with the hole covered with adhesive tape.

Remove the cassette and cover its hole with adhesive tape, or replace it with a cassette on which the safety tab is intact.

Check the programmed data and reprogram as necessary, then press TIMER again.

The program may not have been recorded in its entirety. Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire program.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

If you need the skipped channels, restore them (Z pg. 15).

Press PAUSE to pause the recording, change channels, then press PLAY to resume recording.

Select a different Host Channel during the Semi-Auto setting procedure (Z pg. 9), or perform the Manual setting procedure (Z pg. 10).

ATTENTION:

This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases, switch the power off and unplug the power cord. Then plug it in again and switch power on. Take out the cassette. After checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

PLAYBACK

Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached

during playback or search?

A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.

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Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode? A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect

the heads.

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Q. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame

playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the problem?

A. This is normal.

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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.

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Q. When returning from multi-speed search to normal

playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be concerned about this?

A. No, it is normal.

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Q. Noise bars appear during multi-speed search. What’s

the problem?

A. This is normal.

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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.

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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.

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Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording? A. The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.

TIMER RECORDING

Q. REC and TIMER remain lit on the front display panel.

Is there a problem?

A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in

progress.

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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.

Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effect

does removing the safety tab have?

A. It disables marking of index codes.

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Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the VCR can’t find

the program I want to see. Why not?

A. There may be index codes too close together.

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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.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Power requirement : AC 120 V` , 60 Hz Power consumption : 19 W Temperature

Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F) Operating position : 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") Weight : 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs) Format : VHS NTSC standard Maximum recording time

SP : 210 min. with ST-210 video

cassette

EP : 630 min. with ST-210 video

cassette

VIDEO/AUDIO

Signal system : NTSC-type color signal and

EIA monochrome signal, 525

lines/60 fields Recording/ Playback system : HR-A42U

DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head

helical scan system

HR-A22U

Rotary two-head helical scan

system Signal-to-noise ratio : 45 dB Horizontal resolution : 240 lines Frequency range : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz Input/Output : RCA connectors

(IN x 1, OUT x 1)

TIMER

Clock reference : Quartz Program capacity : 1-year programmable timer/

8 programs

Memory backup time : Approx. 10 min.

ACCESSORIES

Provided accessories : RF cable (F-type),

Infrared remote control unit, “AA” battery x 2

TUNER

Tuning system : Frequency-synthesized tuner Channel coverage

VHF : Channels 2–13 UHF : Channels 14–69 CATV : 113 Channels

RF output : Channel 3 or 4 (switchable;

preset to Channel 3 when

shipped) 75 ohms,

unbalanced

INDEX

List Of Terms

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.

Add Channel ...............................................................15

AFC.............................................................................15

Auto Channel Setting .................................................. 14

Auto Clock ....................................................................8

Auto Clock Setting ........................................................ 8

Auto Daylight Saving Time............................................9

Auto Timer ..................................................................27

Automatic Tracking ..................................................... 19

AV Connection ............................................................. 6

Band ...........................................................................13

Cancel Program .......................................................... 26

Cassette Adapter.......................................................... 16

Check Program ........................................................... 26

Connection to TV ..........................................................6

Contents........................................................................5

Counter Reset..............................................................22

Delete Channel ...........................................................15

Editing.........................................................................28

Fast Motion Playback ..................................................18

Frame-by-Frame Playback ...........................................18

Function Setting ..........................................................20

Host Channel Selection .................................................9

Index Search ...............................................................21

Insert Cassette .............................................................16

ITR (Instant Timer Recording) ......................................24

Language Selection ..............................................8 or 11

Main Menu ..........................................................7 or 11

Manual Channel Setting ..............................................15

Manual Clock Setting ..................................................10

Manual Tracking ......................................................... 19

MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) Code Setting.....................30

Next-Function Memory ...............................................22

On-Screen Display ......................................................20

Override Auto Clock Setting..........................................8

PBS Channel .................................................................7

Playback .....................................................................16

Program Setting ...........................................................24

Record Safety Tab .......................................................17

Recording ................................................................... 17

Repeat Playback..........................................................21

Reverse Motion Playback ............................................18

Reverse Playback ........................................................18

Reverse Slow Motion Playback ................................... 18

RF Connection ..............................................................6

Semi-Auto Clock Setting................................................9

Skip Search .................................................................21

Slow Motion Playback ................................................ 18

Specifications ..............................................................34

Still Playback .............................................................. 18

Superimpose ...............................................................20

Tape Position Indicator ................................................22

Tape Speed Setting ...................................................... 17

Time Zone Selection .....................................................9

Timer Programming..................................................... 24

Timer Recording.......................................................... 24

Tuner Setting ............................................................... 13

FRONT VIEW

INDEX (cont.)

POWER

VIDEO AUDIO

6 7 8

1 Power ON/OFF Button (Z pg. 7 or 11) 2 Cassette Loading Slot 3 Rewind Button (Z pg. 16)

Reverse Search Button (Z pg. 18)

4 Play Button (Z pg. 16) 5 Fast-Forward Button (Z pg. 16)

Forward Search Button (Z pg. 18)

6 Video Input Connector (Z pg. 29) 7 Audio Input Connector (Z pg. 29)

IT R TIMER

VIDEO

3 4

REC

HMS

REC PLAY PAUSE

9 0 ! @ # $ %

8 Menu Button (Z pg. 7 or 11) 9 Front Display Panel (Z pg. 37) 0 Remote Control Sensor ! Channel @ OK Button (Z pg. 7 or 11) # Record Button (Z pg. 17) $ Stop/Eject Button (Z pg. 16) % Pause Button (Z pg. 17)

Buttons (Z pg. 7 or 11)

∞



REW



STOP/EJECT

PLAY



PAUSE



REAR VIEW

1 Power Cord (Z pg. 6) 2 Audio Output Connector (Z pg. 6) 3 Channel 3/4 Switch (Z pg. 6)

ANT. IN

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

CH3 CH4

4 Video Output Connector (Z pg. 6) 5 RF OUT Connector (Z pg. 6) 6 ANT. IN Connector (Z pg. 6)

RF OUT

45 6

FRONT DISPLAY PANEL

23 4 5 6 7

I T R TIMER

VIDEO

SP EP

HMS

8 9 0 ! @

1 Video Mode Indicator (Z pg. 7 or 11) 2 Instant Timer Recording Indicator (Z pg. 24) 3 Timer Mode Indicator (Z pg. 25) 4 Clock Display (Z pg. 7) 5 Counter Display (Z pg. 22) 6 Recording Mode Indicator (Z pg. 17) 7 Play Mode Indicator (Z pg. 16)

REMOTE CONTROL (Provided)

3 4

5 6

7 8 9

0 !

@ #

POWER

123

456

7809

SP/EP

q REC 6

CANCEL

C.RESET/ CH.SKIP

TV operation – Press and hold TV button, then press POWER, CH 5/∞, TV/VIDEO

TIMER

TV/VIDEO

DAILY WEEKLY

AUX

T SEARCH Y

4PLAY

5 STOP

DISPLAY

ADD

ENTER

OSD

SKIP SEARCH

PAUSE

VOL.

32 REW

TV

& *

( ) q

w e

REC

PLAY

PAUSE

8 “Cassette Loaded” Mark 9 Tape Speed Indicators (Z pg. 17) 0 AM/PM Indicators (Z pg. 7) ! Channel Display [“AU” for AUX mode]

(Z pg. 28)

@ Pause Mode Indicator (Z pg. 17)

1 TV/VIDEO Button (Z pg. 7 or 11) 2 TV Operation Button (Z pg. 30)(Refer to y below) 3 NUMBER Buttons (Z pg. 10 or 12) 4 WEEKLY Timer Recording Button (Z pg. 25) 5 DAILY Timer Recording Button (Z pg. 25) 6 “AUX” Mode Select Button (Z pg. 28) 7 Reverse/Forward SEARCH Buttons (Z pg. 18) 8 Recording Speed [SP/EP] Button (Z pg. 17) 9 Rewind [REW] Button (Z pg. 16) 0 PLAY Button (Z pg. 16) ! Record [REC] Button (Z pg. 17) @ MENU Button (Z pg. 7 or 11) # OK Button (Z pg. 7 or 11) $ CANCEL Button (Z pg. 26)

Counter [C.] RESET (Z pg. 22) Channel [CH.] SKIP Button (Z pg. 15)

% TIMER Button (Z pg. 25) ^ POWER ON/OFF Button (Z pg. 7 or 11) & DISPLAY Button (Z pg. 22) * ADD Button (Z pg. 15) ( ENTER Button (Z pg. 17)

On-Screen Display [OSD] Button (Z pg. 20)

) SKIP SEARCH Button (Z pg. 21) q Fast-Forward [FF] Button (Z pg. 16) w STOP Button (Z pg. 16) e PAUSE Button (Z pg. 17) r Volume [VOL] +/– Buttons (Z pg. 30) t Channel [CH]

Buttons (Z pg. 7 or 11)

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y Instructions for remote control of the following

TV functions: POWER, CH

and TV/VIDEO

∞

switching.

FOR SERVICING

HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER

TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722

Dear customer:

In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States, call 1-800-252-5722 for your authorized servicer. Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.

— JVC

JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING

COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.

FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS

107 Little Falls Road 1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105 Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5357 Aurora, IL 60504-8149 (201) 808-9279 (770) 339-2522 (708) 851-7855

5665 Corporate Avenue 10700 Hammerly, Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place Cypress, CA 90630-0024 Houston, TX 77043-2310 Honolulu, HI 96819-2040 (714) 229-8011 (713) 935-9331 (808) 833-5828

230 Eliot Street 14505 Commerce Way 890 Dubuque Avenue Ashland, MA 01721-2377 Miami Lakes, FL 33016-1512 South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804 (508) 881-5923 (305) 362-6252 (415) 871-2666

Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA

If you ship the product...

Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength. Enclose, with the unit, a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit. Print your home return address on the outside and the inside of the carton. Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above.

DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.

107 Little Falls Road

Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105

Don't service it yourself.

CAUTION

T o prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

ACCESSORIES

To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you may contact your local JVC Dealer. Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free: 1-800-882-2345.

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90

JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONL Y TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MA TERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period")

PARTS LABOR

1 YR 90 DAYS

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.

WHAT WE WILL DO:

If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in-home basis.

WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:

Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized service center, please call toll free: (800) 252-5722.

If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.

If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED:

This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:

1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;

2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;

3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner's Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;

4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;

5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;

6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;

7. Accessories;

8. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase); from the date of purchase);

There are no other express warranties except as listed above. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS

LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER

DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT , INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential dameges or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 41 Slater Drive DIVISION OF US JVC CORP. Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407

REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.

For customer use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.: Serial No.: Purchase date: Name of dealer:

HR-A42/A22U

JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.

41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N.J. 07407

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