VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-A52U
HR-A32U
POWER
TIMER
TV
TV/VIDEO
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DISPLAY
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AUX
OSD
SP/EP
SKIP SEARCH
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32 REW
4PLAY
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PAUSE
5STOP
OK
MENU
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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
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3
OK
REC
CH
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
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(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.
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CONNECT VCR TO TV
The connection method you use depends on the type of
TV you have.
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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).
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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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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
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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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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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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
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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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OK
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
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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.
Simple
STOP/EJECT
PAUSE
REC
STOP
PLAY
CH
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LOAD A CASSETTE
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the
hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.
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Recording
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SELECT RECORDING
CHANNEL
Press CH5∞. Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys,
then press ENTER. (The channel changes after a few
2
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.
4
PAUSE/RESUME
RECORDING
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.
5
STOP RECORDING
Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT to
remove the cassette.
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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
CH
Record safety
tab
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PAUSE
PLAY
SEARCHTY
FF
REW
PLAY
CH
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES
Still Picture
Playback
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CH
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.
∞
1
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,
2
press SEARCH<< or >> during still picture mode.
RESUME NORMAL
PLAYBACK
Press PLAY during still picture mode.
3
Slow, Reverse, Reverse
Slow Or Fast-Motion Picture
DURING PLAYBACK
Press SEARCH<< or >>.
● To increase the speed in the forward direction,
1
FF
PAUSE
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.
2
NOTES:
●
Press and hold FF or REW for more than 2 seconds for short
fast-motion searches. When the button is released, normal
playback resumes.
●
If noise bars appear during playback or slow motion, correct
using manual tracking. (Z pg. 15).
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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
1
automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking
adjust.
5
buttons on the
∞
ADJUST MANUAL
TRACKING
ENGAGE MANUAL
Press CH
lightly for fine adjust, or press and hold for coarse
2
adjust. Watch the screen and continue adjusting until
optimum picture and sound quality are achieved.
5
on the VCR's front panel or remote. Press
∞
RE-ENGAGE AUTOMATIC
TRACKING
Press the CH
simultaneously.
5
buttons on the VCR's front panel
∞
3
NOTE:
During slow-motion playback, simply press CH5 or ∞ on the
VCR's front panel or remote to adjust tracking.
CH
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MENU
OK
CH
OK
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Select The Soundtrack
Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal
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and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stop
mode.
1
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing
5
CH
, then press OK.
∞
2
ACCESS AUDIO MONITOR
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to
"AUDIO MONITOR" by
3
pressing CH
press OK.
5
, then
∞
FUNCTION
AUTO TIMER
SUPERIMPOSE
2ND AUDIO
=AUDIO MONITOR
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PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
SELECT MODE
You have three choices:
a– Hi-Fi
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b– Normal
c– Mix
Place the arrow next to
your choice by pressing
5
CH
.
∞
AUDIO MONITOR
=HI-FI
NORM
MIX
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
5
NOTE:
If the tape being played back has no Hi-Fi soundtrack, the
Normal soundtrack will be heard no matter what choice you
make at the Audio Monitor screen.
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MENU
CH
78
9
OK
OK
Superimpose
This function, switchable between ON and OFF, determines
whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen.
MENU
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OSD
2
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5
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ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
6
Press MENU.
1
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by
pressing CH
5
, then press OK.
∞
2
ACCESS SUPERIMPOSE
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to
"SUPERIMPOSE" by
3
pressing CH
press OK.
* In the case of the HR-
A32U, “2ND AUDIO”
and “AUDIO MONITOR” do not appear in
the Function screen.
SELECT MODE
Place the arrow next to
"ON" or "OFF" by pressing
CH
5
.
∞
4
5
, then
∞
FUNCTION
AUTO TIMER
=SUPERIMPOSE
2ND AUDIO
AUDIO MONITOR
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
SUPERIMPOSE
=ON
OFF
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.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
5
NOTE:
If you engage the Record Pause mode, RECORD/PAUSE is
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
BE
NORM
HI–FI COUNT –1:23:45
Audio mode indicators
(HR-A52U ONLY)
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
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STOP
FF
PLAY
SEARCH
PLAY
REW
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Skip Search
SKIP OVER UNWANTED
SECTIONS
Press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 4 times during playback. Each
press initiates a 30-second period of fast- motion
1
playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.
NOTE:
To return to normal playback during a Skip Search,
press PLAY.
Repeat Playback
REW
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START REPEAT
Press and hold PLAY during playback, then release.
● “PLAY” appears on screen and blinks for 5 seconds.
1
● The entire tape is played back 20 times.
STOP REPEAT
To stop, press STOP at any time.
2
NOTE:
Y
3
SKIP SEARCH
FF
PAUSE
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 >>.
1
ACCESS DISTANT CODE
To access a recording 2–9 index codes away, press
SEARCH << or >> repeatedly until the correct number
2
is displayed on screen (only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to
ON (Z pg. 17). 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.
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PLAY
FF
REW
TIMER
PLAY
SEARCH
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POWER
DISPLAY
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Counter Reset
RESET COUNTER TO ZERO
Press C.RESET.
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1
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. 17).
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BE
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REW
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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.
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TV/VIDEO
Recording
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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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The VCR's TV/Video indicator goes out and the TV
broadcast being recorded disappears.
● 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.
2
Display Elapsed Recording
Time
RESET COUNTER TO ZERO
Before recording starts, press C.RESET. The counter
resets to zero.
1
DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON
OSD
3
SCREEN
During recording, press OSD at any time to see the
elapsed time. All indications corresponding to the
2
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. 17).
C.RESET
MENU
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OK
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Stereo And SAP
(Second Audio Program)
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Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multichannel TV Sound broadcasts.
The MTS indicator lights during reception of stereo or SAP
broadcasts, and when a stereo broadcast is accompanied by
SAP audio.
To Record Stereo Programs . . .
. . . simply follow the basic recording procedure.
To Listen To Stereo Soundtrack During Recording . . .
. . . select "HI-FI" at the Audio Monitor screen (Z pg. 16).
(HR-A52U ONLY)
To Record SAP Programs . . .
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU.
1
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing
5
CH
, then press OK.
∞
2
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ACCESS 2ND AUDIO
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "2ND AUDIO" by pressing
5
CH
,then press OK.
∞
3
SELECT MODE
Place the arrow next to
"ON" by pressing CH
4
5
.
∞
2ND AUDIO
=ON
OFF
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
5
NOTES:
●
If a SAP program is received, the SAP audio is recorded on
both the Normal and Hi-Fi tracks. The main audio program is
not recorded.
●
If a non-SAP program is received, the main audio is recorded
on both the Hi-Fi and Normal audio tracks.
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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.
1
(ITR)
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On-Screen
Timer
Programming
ENGAGE ITR MODE
Press REC again. “ITR 0:30” appears on screen and
blinks for about 5 seconds.
2
SET RECORDING
DURATION
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press
REC to extend the time. Each press extends recording
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time by 30 minutes.
NOTES:
●
You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR's
front panel.
●
To check remaining recording time, press REC once during
recording and the remaining time is displayed for about 5
seconds on screen. Be careful not to press again during this 5
seconds, or you’ll add 30 more minutes to the recording.
You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8
shows, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must
be set before you can program the timer (Z pg. 7).
LOAD A CASSETTE
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover
the hole with adhesive tape, then load.
1
● The VCR comes on, and the counter is reset,
automatically.
* Refer to the illustration on page 23.
ACCESS PROGRAM SET
SCREEN
Press MENU, then press
OK.
2
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.
PROGRAM 1
DATE - - / - START - - : - - AM
STOP - - : - - AM
CHANNEL - - SP
PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9)
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU
OK
CH
OK
TIMER
NUMBER
NUMBER "8"
MENU
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SELECT PROGRAM
NUMBER
Press the appropriate NUMBER keys or CH
a vacant program number, then press OK. The first time
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OK when the screen appears.
SET PROGRAM
5
∞
to select
INFORMATION
Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date,
start/stop time and channel number. Press CH
4
AM/PM, channel number and tape speed. Then press
OK after AM/PM, channel number and tape speed
settings. The next setting that can be set begins flashing.
● Any information comprised of 1 digit (except the
channel number) should have a "0" entered before it.
● It is possible to set all information using the 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 chennels received by the cable box.)
** You can record selected programs at the same time
every weekday, or once a week. Before entering the
month, press NUMBER key “8” (DAILY) or “9”
(WEEKLY). Either "DAILY" or "WEEKLY" appears.
Press again and "DAILY" or "WEEKLY" disappears.
5
to set
∞
5
∞
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.
5
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:
●
To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER
again. Pressing once more re-engages it.
●
In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s
memory backup keeps your selections for 10 minutes.
●
If you select "PROGRAM SET" without having set the date and
time, an error message appears. Follow its instructions.
●
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.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
● Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen
6
(Z pg. 25).
ENGAGE TIMER MODE
Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically.
7
●
After timer recording is completed, the VCR’s power goes off
automatically.
●
You can program the timer while a regular recording is in
progress; the on-screen menu will not be recorded.
●
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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MENU
OK
OK
CH
POWER
TIMER
TIMER RECORDING (cont.)
Check And Cancel Programs
DISENGAGE TIMER
Press TIMER, then press POWER.
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1
ACCESS PROGRAM SET
SCREEN
Press MENU, then press OK.
2
CHECK PROGRAM
INFORMATION
Press CH
5
to check the programs in succession.
∞
MENU
CANCEL
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To Cancel A Program . . .
CANCEL A PROGRAM
Press CANCEL.
● Repeat steps 3 and 4 as many times as necessary.
4
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary. If there are
still programs remaining, go to step 6.
5
RE-ENGAGE TIMER
Press TIMER again.
6
MENU
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Auto Timer
When activated, this function automatically engages the timer
when the VCR's power is turned off, and disengages it when the
power is turned on.
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ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU.
1
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing
5
CH
,then press OK.
∞
2
ACCESS AUTO TIMER
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "AUTO TIMER" by pressing
5
CH
,then press OK. Now skip to step 2 of the
3
Or, during on-screen timer programming ...
∞
procedure below.
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ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
In step 5 in the On-Screen Timer Programming
procedure (Z pg. 23), press MENU.
1
SELECT MODE
Place the arrow next to
your choice ("ON" or
2
"OFF") by pressing CH
5
.
∞
AUTO TIMER
=ON
OFF
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU.
3
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.
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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
1
the recorder’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.
For HR-A52U Owners . . .
● When connecting to a monaural VCR, connect your
VCR's AUDIO L IN/OUT connector to the AUDIO
IN/OUT connector on the monaural VCR.
For HR-A32U Owners . . .
● 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.
2
SET RECORDER’S INPUT
MODE
Set to AUX. With this VCR, press NUMBER key “0”.
3
START PLAYER
Set to its play mode.
Recorder
NUMBER "0"
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START RECORDER
Set to its record mode.
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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
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
Camcorder
AUDIO OUT
Player
Your VCR
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MAKE CONNECTIONS
Connect an AV cable (not supplied) between the
camcorder’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors
1
and your VCR’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.
For HR-A52U Owners . . .
● When using a monaural camcorder, connect its
AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO IN L connector on your VCR.
For HR-A32U Owners . . .
● When using a Hi-Fi camcorder, connect the
camcorder’s AUDIO OUT L connector to the AUDIO
IN connector on your VCR.
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LOAD A CASSETTE
Insert the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder.
2
SET RECORDER’S INPUT
MODE
Set to AUX by pressing NUMBER key “0”.
3
START PLAYER
Set the camcorder to its play mode.
4
START RECORDER
Set your VCR to its record mode.
● Refer to camcorder/VCR's instruction manual for
5
operation instructions.
NUMBER "0"
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PLAY
REC
PLAY
Assemble
Editing
EDITING (cont.)
Assemble Editing adds one recorded scene to another in
succession.
To use your VCR as the recorder ...
LOAD CASSETTES
Insert the original cassette in the player, and the recording
cassette in the recorder.
1
SET TAPE SPEED
Set to "SP" or "EP" by pressing the SP/EP button on the
remote control.
2
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Press REC and PAUSE together.
3
FIND EDIT START POINT
Play back the original tape until you reach the scene to
be edited.
4
SP/EP
REC
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START EDITING
When you reach the scene on the original tape to be
edited, press PLAY to initiate the recorder’s record
5
mode.
STOP EDITING
Press PAUSE to pause the tape in the recorder.
6
CONTINUE EDITING
Repeat steps 4 through 6 to add additional scenes.
7
NOTE:
Assemble Editing is also possible using your VCR as the
playback deck.
TV/VIDEO
CH
SPECIAL FEATURES
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Control A JVC TV With The
VCR’s Remote
You can also use your VCR’s remote control to operate a JVC
TV.
TV
SP/EP
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DISPLAY
VOL. +/-
OPERATE TV
Press and hold TV, and press POWER, CH
VIDEO, VOL+/–, DISPLAY (for the TV's on-screen
1
display function), or SP/EP (to select either normal or
SAP programs) to operate the TV.
NOTE:
The NUMBER keys cannot be used to change the TV
channel.
5
, TV/
∞
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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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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.
(HR-A52U only)
noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.
4. The playback picture is blurred or
interrupted, even though TV
broadcasts are clear.
5.
(HR-A52U only)
soundtrack cannot be heard.
Breaks are
The Hi-Fi
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● The power cord is disconnected.
● The TIMER mode is engaged with
Auto Timer set to "OFF" (Z pg. 25).
● 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.
● Automatic tracking is engaged.
● The video heads may be dirty.
● The AUDIO MONITOR option at
the Function Set screen was set
incorrectly.
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.
Engage and adjust tracking manually
(Z pg. 15).
The heads must be cleaned. Consult
your JVC dealer (Z pg. 37).
Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI"
(Z pg. 16).
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. 26) or “Edit
From A Camcorder” (Z pg. 27) and
properly connect the units.
Make sure the power to all units is
on.
TIMER RECORDING
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SYMPTOM
1. Timer recording won’t work.
2. On-screen timer programming
won’t work.
3. The Timer indicator on the front of
the VCR won’t stop blinking.
4. The cassette is automatically
ejected, and the Timer indicator on
the front of the VCR won’t stop
blinking.
5. The Timer indicator on the front of
the VCR blinks for 10 seconds and
the timer mode is disengaged.
6. The cassette is automatically
ejected, the power shuts off and the
Timer indicator on the front of the
VCR won’t stop blinking.
OTHER PROBLEMS
SYMPTOM
1. When scanning channels, some of
them are skipped over.
2. The channel can’t be changed.
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.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Check or re-perform the clock/timer
settings to ensure correctness.
Press TIMER and check to make sure
that the Timer indicator on the front
panel lights.
Re-perform the set-up procedures.
Timer programming can’t be performed
when timer recording is in progress.
Wait until it finishes.
Load a cassette with the record safety
tab intact, or with the hole covered
with adhesive tape.
Remove the cassette and cover its
hole with adhesive tape, or replace it
with a cassette on which the safety
tab is intact.
Check the programmed data and 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. 11).
Press PAUSE to pause the recording,
change channels, then press PLAY to
resume recording.
ATTENTION:
This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases,
switch the power off and unplug the power cord. Then plug it in again and switch power on. Take out the cassette. After
checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.
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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 indicators remain lit on the front
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.
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.
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A
Add Channel ............................................................... 11
AFC............................................................................. 11
Audio Monitor ............................................................ 16
Auto Channel Setting .................................................. 10
Auto Timer .................................................................. 25
Automatic Tracking ..................................................... 15
AV Connection ............................................................. 6
B
Band .............................................................................9
C
Cancel Program .......................................................... 24
Cassette Adapter.......................................................... 12
Check Program ........................................................... 24
Connection to TV .......................................................... 6
Contents........................................................................5
Counter Reset..............................................................19
D
Delete Channel ...........................................................11
E
Editing.........................................................................26
F
Fast Motion Playback ..................................................14
Frame-by-Frame Playback ........................................... 14
Function Setting ..........................................................16
I
Index Search ...............................................................18
Insert Cassette .............................................................12
ITR (Instant Timer Recording) ......................................22
L
Language Selection .......................................................7
M
Main Menu ...................................................................7
Manual Channel Setting ..............................................11
Manual Tracking .........................................................15
N
Next-Function Memory ...............................................19
O
On-Screen Display ...................................................... 17
P
Playback .....................................................................12
Program Setting ........................................................... 22
R
Record Safety Tab .......................................................13
Recording ................................................................... 13
Repeat Playback..........................................................18
Reverse Motion Playback ............................................14
Reverse Playback ........................................................14
Reverse Slow Motion Playback ................................... 14
RF Connection ..............................................................6
S
SAP (Second Audio Program) ......................................21
Second Audio .............................................................21
Skip Search .................................................................18
Slow Motion Playback ................................................ 14
Specifications .............................................................. 36
Still Playback .............................................................. 14
Superimpose ...............................................................17
T
Tape Position Indicator ................................................19
Tape Speed Setting ...................................................... 13
Timer Programming..................................................... 22
Timer Recording.......................................................... 22
Tuner Setting ................................................................. 9
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FRONT VIEW
INDEX (cont.)
1
POWER
VIDEO (MONO) L–AUDIO–R
6
1 Power ON/OFF Button (Z pg. 7)
2 Cassette Loading Slot
3 Rewind Button (Z pg. 12)
Reverse Search Button (Z pg. 14)
4 Play Button (Z pg. 12)
5 Fast-Forward Button (Z pg. 12)
Forward Search Button (Z pg. 14)
6 Video and Audio Input Connectors (Z pg. 27)
*The HR-A32U has only one Audio input
connector.
MENU
7
POWER TIMER REC MTS
TV/VIDEO
2
8
CH
9 0 ! @ # $
3 4
OK
REC
q
7 Menu Button (Z pg. 7)
8 Front Panel Indicators (Z pg. 35)
9 Remote Control Sensor
0 Channel
5
Buttons (Z pg. 7)
∞
! OK Button (Z pg. 7)
@ Record Button (Z pg. 13)
# Stop/Eject Button (Z pg. 12)
$ Pause Button (Z pg. 13)
REW
2
STOP/EJECT
8
5
/
PLAY
5
FF
3
PAUSE
6
REAR VIEW
1
1 Power Cord (Z pg. 6)
2 Video and Audio Output Connectors (Z pg. 6)
*The HR-A32U has only one Audio output
connector.
2
OUT
R
AUDIO
L
VIDEO
CH3 CH4
4
3 ANT. IN Connector (Z pg. 6)
4 Channel 3/4 Switch (Z pg. 6)
5 RF OUT Connector (Z pg. 6)
3
ANT. IN
RF OUT
5
FRONT PANEL INDICATORS
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POWER TIMER REC MTS
TV/VIDEO
2
3
1 Power Indicator
2 Video Mode Indicator (Z pg. 7)
3 Timer Mode Indicator (Z pg. 23)
REMOTE CONTROL (Provided)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
!
@
#
$
POWER
TV
123
456
7809
SP/EP
q REC 6
MENU
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
OK
CH
DISPLAY
ADD
ENTER
SKIP SEARCH
FF
VOL.
OSD
32 REW
PAUSE
TV
%
^
&
*
(
)
q
w
e
r
t
y
4 5 1
4 Recording Mode Indicator (HR-A52U only)
(Z pg. 13)
5 Multichannel TV Sound Indicators (Z pg. 21)
1 TV/VIDEO Button (Z pg. 7)
2 TV Operation Button (Z pg. 29)(Refer to y below)
3 NUMBER Buttons (Z pg. 8)
4 WEEKLY Timer Recording Button (Z pg. 23)
5 DAILY Timer Recording Button (Z pg. 23)
6 “AUX” Mode Select Button (Z pg. 26)
7 Reverse/Forward SEARCH Buttons (Z pg. 14)
8 Recording Speed [SP/EP] Button (Z pg. 13)
9 Rewind [REW] Button (Z pg. 12)
0 PLAY Button (Z pg. 12)
! Record [REC] Button (Z pg. 13)
@ MENU Button (Z pg. 7)
# OK Button (Z pg. 7)
$ CANCEL Button (Z pg. 24)
Counter [C.] RESET (Z pg. 19)
Channel [CH.] SKIP Button (Z pg. 11)
% TIMER Button (Z pg. 23)
^ POWER ON/OFF Button (Z pg. 7)
& DISPLAY Button (Z pg. 19)
* ADD Button (Z pg. 11)
( ENTER Button (Z pg. 13)
On-Screen Display [OSD] Button (Z pg. 17)
) SKIP SEARCH Button (Z pg. 18)
q Fast-Forward [FF] Button (Z pg. 12)
w STOP Button (Z pg. 12)
e PAUSE Button (Z pg. 13)
r Volume [VOL] +/– Buttons (Z pg. 29)
t Channel [CH]
y Instructions for remote control of the following
TV functions: POWER, CH
switching.
5
Buttons (Z pg. 7)
∞
5
and TV/VIDEO
∞
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SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Power requirement : AC 120 V` , 60 Hz
Power consumption
(HR-A52U) : 21 W
(HR-A32U) : 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 : DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head
helical scan system
Signal-to-noise ratio : 45 dB
Horizontal resolution : 240 lines
Frequency range
Normal audio : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz
Hi-Fi audio : 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
(HR-A52U only)
Input/Output : RCA connectors (IN x 2,
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
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified.
E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without
notice.
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
FOR SERVICING
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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.
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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:
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HR-A52U/A32U
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N.J. 07407
COPYRIGHT © 1996 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
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