JVC HR-A32U, HR-A52U User Manual
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-A52U
HR-A32U
POWER
TIMER
TV
TV/VIDEO
123
DISPLAY
456
ADD
7809
DAILY WEEKLY
ENTER
AUX
OSD
SP/EP
SKIP SEARCH
TSEARCH Y
FF
32 REW
4PLAY
qREC 6
PAUSE
5STOP
OK
MENU
CH
CANCEL
C.RESET/
CH.SKIP
TV operation – Press and hold TV button,
then press POWER, CH 5/∞, TV/VIDEO
TV
VOL.
POWER
VIDEO (MONO) L–AUDIO–R
MENU
POWER TIMER REC MTS
TV/VIDEO
(Hi-Fi)
(Monaural)
REW
FF
PLAY
2
3
OK
REC
CH
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
8
/
6
5
q
(The VCR illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the HR-A52U.)
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-A52U/HR-A32U
Serial No.
PU30425-1770
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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
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.
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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
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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 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 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
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6
Basic Connections ..................................6
INITIAL SETTINGS 7
Clock .....................................................7
Preparation .......................................................7
Language Select ............................................... 7
Clock Setting .....................................................8
Tuner .....................................................9
Set Receivable Channels .................................. 9
Add Or Delete A Channel ...............................11
IMPLE PLAYBACK AND
S
RECORDING 12
Simple Playback ..................................12
Simple Recording .................................13
LAYBACK AND RECORDING
P
FEATURES 14
Playback .............................................14
Still Picture......................................................14
Slow, Reverse, Reverse Slow Or Fast-Motion
Picture ............................................................14
Manual Tracking............................................. 15
Select The Soundtrack (HR-A52U ONLY) ....... 16
Superimpose ...................................................17
Skip Search .....................................................18
Repeat Playback ............................................. 18
Index Search ...................................................18
Counter Reset ..................................................19
Tape Position Indicator ................................... 19
Next-Function Memory .................................. 19
Recording ............................................20
Record One Program While
Watching Another .......................................... 20
Display Elapsed Recording Time..................... 20
Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program)
(HR-A52U ONLY) ......................................... 21
To Record SAP Programs (HR-A52U ONLY) .... 21
EDITING 26
Edit To Or From Another VCR............... 26
Edit From A Camcorder ....................... 27
Assemble Editing .................................28
SPECIAL FEATURES 29
Control A JVC TV With The VCR's
Remote ..........................................................29
TROUBLESHOOTING 30
Power .................................................30
Tape Transport .....................................30
Playback .............................................30
Recording ............................................30
Timer Recording ...................................31
Other Problems....................................31
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 32
Playback .............................................32
Recording ............................................32
Timer Recording ...................................32
INDEX 33
List Of Terms ........................................33
Front View ...........................................34
Rear View ...........................................34
Front Panel Indicators ......................... 35
Remote Control ....................................35
SPECIFICATIONS 36
F
OR SERVICING 37
T
IMER RECORDING 22
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ............... 22
On-Screen Timer Programming ........... 22
Check And Cancel Programs .......................... 24
Auto Timer ......................................................25
WARRANTY 38
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AUDIO
Basic
INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR
CHECK CONTENTS
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Z pg. 36).
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Connections
Antenna or Cable
Coaxial Cable
Flat Feeder
Maching Transformer
AC Power
Cord
Back of VCR
AC Outlet
TV
ANTENNA-IN
(Antenna or Cable input)
RF Cable
(provided)
SITUATE VCR
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.
2
CONNECT VCR TO TV
The connection method you use depends on the type of
TV you have.
3
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.
RF
OUT
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.
Back of VCR
CH3 CH4
75 ohm terminal
VIDEO
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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.
5
Turn on the TV's power. You are now able to perform
simple playback (Z pg. 12) and recording (Z pg. 13).
L
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. 20).
●
For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the
Index (REAR VIEW Z pg. 34).
TV/VIDEO
OK
POWER
MENU
OK
CH5∞
INITIAL SETTINGS
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Preparation
Clock
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MENU
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POWER
TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER. If watching channel 3 or 4, press
TV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. The TV/Video
1
indicator on the front panel lights.
ACCESS ON-SCREEN
MENU
6
8
/
Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu screen.
2
ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN
At the Main Menu screen,
place the arrow next to
3
“INITIAL SET” by
pressing CH
press OK.
5
, then
∞
Language Select
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
=INITIAL SET
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
ACCESS LANGUAGE
SELECT SCREEN
The messages are preset to
appear in English. If you
1
want to see them in
Spanish or French, place
the arrow next to
“LANGUAGE SELECT” by
pressing CH
press OK.
5
, then
∞
INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
=LANGUAGE SELECT
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
SELECT LANGUAGE
At the Language Select
screen, place the arrow
2
next to the desired
language by pressing
5
CH
, then press MENU.
∞
The Initial Set screen
reappears.
LANGUAGE SELECT
=ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANCAIS
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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OK
CH
MENU
OK
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Clock Setting
ACCESS CLOCK SET
SCREEN
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8
5
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Place the arrow at the
Initial Set screen next to
1
“CLOCK SET” by pressing
5
CH
∞
, 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
2
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. 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.
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
MENU
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3
CH
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 2.
3
MENU
OK
TV/VIDEO
OK
CH
Set Receivable Channels
POWER
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Tuner
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CH
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POWER
TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER. If watching on channel 3 or 4, press
TV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. The TV/Video
1
indicator on the front panel lights.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
6
8
/
Press MENU.
2
ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "TUNER SET" by pressing
5
CH
,then press OK.
∞
3
ACCESS BAND SCREEN
Place the arrow next to
"BAND" by pressing
CH
5
∞
,then press OK.
4
SET FREQUENCY BAND
If you receive your TV
channels from an external
5
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
5
CH
,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
TV
=CATV
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.
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MENU
OK
OK
CH
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PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL
SET
Place the arrow next to
"AUTO CHANNEL SET" by
6
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5
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pressing CH
press OK. Receivable
channels in your area are
automatically assigned to
the CH
non-receivable channels
are skipped.
5
∞
5
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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CH
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MENU
OK
CH
Add Or Delete A Channel
ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN
2
3
6
8
5
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Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner
procedure on page 9.
1
● 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.
5
, then
∞
2
MAKE SELECTION
Place the arrow next to
"SPCL" by pressing CH
3
then press MENU to return
to the Tuner Set screen.
5
,
∞
AFC
NORM
=SPCL
NUMBER
MENU
CH.SKIP
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CH
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
5
, then press OK.
∞
4
STORE DESIRED CHANNEL
Input the channel number
using the NUMBER keys or
5
by pressing CH
press ADD to add or
CH.SKIP to delete. Repeat
for each channel you want
to store or skip.
5
, 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.
6
(CATV)
CH 125 SKIP
12
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
1
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. 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
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POINT
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW.
To go forward, press FF.
2
START PLAYBACK
Press PLAY.
3
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.
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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.
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