JVC HR-A33U Instruction Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-A53U HR-A33U

POWER

TV/VCR

DAILY

WEEKLY

AUX

CANCEL ENTER

TIMER

C.RESET/CH SKIP

OSD

ADD

TV

SP/EP

VOL

PLAY

••REW FF••

REC7STOP

DISPLAY

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

SKIP SEARCH

PAUSE

POWER

VIDEO

L–AUDIO–R

(MONO)

POWER TIMER REC MTS

TV/VCR

(Hi-Fi)

(Monaural)

The VCR illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the HR-A53U.

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PAUSE

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INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.  Model No. HR-A53U/HR-A33U

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Serial No.

LPT0002-008B

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR.

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in

CAUTIONS

CAUTION

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

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

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

damage to the VCR, remote control or video cassette.

1. DO NOT place the VCR . . .

... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or

humidity. ... in direct sunlight. ... in a dusty environment. ... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are

generated. ... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

2. DO NOT block the VCR’s ventilation openings.

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

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

5. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.

**MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the VCR’s power turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry before inserting a tape.

**ABOUT HEAD CLEANING

Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.

CAUTION:

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

ATTENTION:

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

CAUTION:

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user's authority to operate the equipment.

n Cassettes marked "VHS" (or "S-VHS") can be used with this

video cassette recorder. However, only "VHS" recordings can be played back in this model.

n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.

ATTENTION:

Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this booklet for future reference.

INSTALLATION

1. Grounding or Polarization

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

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

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

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

2. Power Sources

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

3. Overloading

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

4. Power Cord Protection

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

5. Ventilation

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

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

sofa, rug or other similar surface.

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

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

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

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

ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

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

2. Lightning

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

3. Power Lines

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

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

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

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

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

810-20)

GROUNDING  CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

USE

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

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

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

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

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

2. Product and Cart Combination

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

3. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like.

4. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shortout parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

5. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards.

6. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

7. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC)

SERVICING

1. Servicing

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

2. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a.When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the

product. c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d.If the product does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions as an improper

adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the product to its normal operation. e.If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance—this indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

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

4. Safety Check

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

HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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

Contents on page 5. Use this when searching for information

on a specific procedure or feature.

● The Index on pages 34–36 lists frequently-used terms, and

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

in the manual. This section also illustrates the controls and

connections on the front and rear panel, the front display

panel and the remote control.

● The Z mark signals a reference to another page for

instructions or related information.

● Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are

clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the

beginning of each major section.

BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR . . .

. . . please read the sections/literature listed below.

● ”Cautions” on page 2

● ”Important Products Safety Instructions” on the previous pages

CONTENTS

NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6

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

NITIAL SETTINGS 7

Language ..................................................... 7

Clock ............................................................ 8

Tuner ............................................................ 9

Set Receivable Channels ............................................9

Add Or Delete A Channel ........................................11

IMPLE PLAYBACK AND

RECORDING 12

Simple Playback ......................................... 12

Simple Recording ........................................ 13

LAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES 14

Playback Features ...................................... 14

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback.....................14

Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion ..........................14

Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Motion Playback .....14

High-Speed Search ..................................................14

Manual Tracking ......................................................15

Index Search ............................................................15

Video Stabilizer .......................................................16

Superimpose ............................................................17

Select The Soundtrack (HR-A53U Only) ..................18

Repeat Playback ......................................................19

Counter Reset ..........................................................19

Next-Function Memory............................................19

Skip Search ..............................................................19

Tape Position Indicator ............................................19

Auto Picture (HR-A53U Only).......................20

Preparation ..............................................................20

Playback ..................................................................21

Recording Features .....................................22

Record One Program While

Watching Another....................................................22

Display Elapsed Recording Time..............................22

Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program)

(HR-A53U Only)......................................................23

To Record SAP Programs (HR-A53U Only) ..............23

IMER RECORDING 24

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

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

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

Instant Timer Recording (ITR) .......................28

DITING 29

Edit To Another VCR ....................................29

Edit From A Camcorder Or Another VCR ......30

ROUBLESHOOTING 31

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

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

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

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

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

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

UESTIONS AND ANSWERS 33

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

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

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

NDEX 34

List Of Terms............................................... 34

Front View.................................................. 35

Front Panel Indicators .................................35

Rear View .................................................. 35

Remote Control ...........................................36

PECIFICATIONS 37

OR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 38

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ARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 39

VIDEO

Basic

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Z pg. 37).

Connections

Antenna or Cable

AC Power Cord

Back of VCR

AC Outlet

Audio Cable (not supplied)

Coaxial Cable

Flat Feeder

Matching Transformer (Not supplied)

Video Cable (not supplied)

ANT. IN (Antenna or Cable input)

RF OUT

RF Cable (supplied)

SITUATE VCR

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

CONNECT VCR TO TV

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

RF Connection

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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. Set TV on CH3 or CH4 corre-

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sponding to the CH3 – CH4 switch setting on the back of the VCR.

AV Connection

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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 between the AUDIO

OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear of the VCR and the AV IN jacks on the TV. Set your TV in video input mode or A/V input mode. Refer to the TV Instruction Manual.

For HR-A33U Owners:

If your TV has AUDIO IN L and R connectors, connect the VCR to the L connector.

75 ohm terminal

Back of VCR

CH3 CH4

NOTES:

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The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display the audio and video signals from the VCR. The VCR's CH3CH4 switch, on the back of the VCR, sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4.

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The CH3–CH4 switch is preset to the CH3 position. Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area and set the channel on the TV to correspond to the VCR's CH3– CH4 switch setting.

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If RF connection to TV is used, when switching from VCR to TV mode and from TV to VCR it may be necessary to issue a CH UP and then CH DOWN on TV to obtain a good quality picture.

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Even if you are using AV cables to connect your VCR to your TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable. This will ensure that you can record one show while watching another (Z pg. 22).

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For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the Index (REAR VIEW

pg. 35).

CONNECT VCR TO POWER SOURCE

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.

FINAL PREPARATION FOR USE

Power on the VCR and select the VCR channel (3 or 4) by setting the switch on the rear of the VCR as shown in

the illustration. You can now perform simple playback (Z pg. 12) or simple recording (Z pg. 13).

INITIAL SETTINGS

POWER

CH5∞

Language

This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in English, Spanish or French (not including messages superimposed on the TV picture). Select the desired language using this procedure. The default setting is "ENGLISH".

Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).

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TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS ON-SCREEN MENU

Press MENU.

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ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

At the Main Menu screen, place the arrow next to

“INITIAL SET” by pressing

CH5∞, then press OK.

● "AUTO PICTURE" will appear with HR-A53U only.

ACCESS LANGUAGE SELECT SCREEN

The messages are preset to appear in English. If you want

to see them in Spanish or French, place the arrow next to “LANGUAGE SELECT” by pressing CH5∞, then press OK.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

= INITIAL SET

AUTO PICTURE VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

=LANGUAGE SELECT

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

CH5∞

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SELECT LANGUAGE

At the Language Select screen, place the arrow

next to the desired language by pressing

CH5∞, then press MENU

as many times as necessary to return to the normal screen.

LANGUAGE SELECT

=ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL FRANCAIS

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

POWER

SEARCH TY

Clock

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).

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POWER

ACCESS ON-SCREEN MENU

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

At the Main Menu screen, place the arrow next to

“INITIAL SET” by pressing

CH5∞, then press OK.

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appear with HR-A53U only.

ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN

Place the arrow at the Initial Set screen next to

“CLOCK SET” by pressing CH5∞, then press OK.

SET DATE, TIME AND D.S.T.

The Clock Set screen is displayed and the month

digit begins blinking. Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date and time (if only 1 digit, press "0" first). Press CH▲▼ to set AM/PM and D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time). Press OK after AM/PM and D.S.T. settings. Set D.S.T. to "ON" to set the D.S.T. according to the VCR's clock or to "OFF" if D.S.T. doesn't apply to you.

When you’re finished with this set-up procedure, press MENU to start the clock.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

=INITIAL SET

AUTO PICTURE VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

INITIAL SET

=CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE SELECT

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

CLOCK SET

DATE 1/ 1/97 WED TIME – –:– –AM D.S.T. ON

PRESS NUMBER KEY (O–9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

**AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

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

adjusted to 3:00 AM.

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

adjusted to 1:00 AM.

NOTES:

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

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At the Clock Set screen, the setting that can be set blinks.

MAKE CORRECTIONS

To change any of the settings, press OK or SEARCH TY until the item you want to change blinks,

then set as in step 5.

Set Receivable Channels

POWER

Tuner

Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).

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Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

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Place the arrow next to "TUNER SET" by pressing

CH5∞, then press OK.

● If you own the HR-A53U, go to step 6.

● "AUTO PICTURE" will appear with HR-A53U only.

ACCESS BAND SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "BAND" by pressing

CH5∞, then press OK.

SET FREQUENCY BAND

If you receive your TV channels from an external

antenna, select "TV". If you receive your TV channels from a cable TV system, select "CATV". Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing CH5∞, then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET

= TUNER SET

INITIAL SET AUTO PICTURE VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

TUNER SET

=BAND

AFC AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET

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

BAND

=CATV

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

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET

Place the arrow next to "AUTO CHANNEL SET" by

pressing CH5∞, then

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press OK.

● Receivable channels in your area are automatically assigned to the CH5∞ buttons, and non-receivable channels are skipped.

TUNER SET

BAND AFC

=AUTO CHANNEL SET

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

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

AUTO CHANNEL SET

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At the end of Auto

SCANNING ...

Channel Set, “SCAN COMPLETED” appears on screen.

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If the scan was unsuc-

PRESS (MENU) TO END

cessful, “SCAN COMPLETED– NO SIGNAL” appears on screen: If you own the HR-A53U, check the connections and start again. If you own the HR-A33U, check both band setting and connections and start again.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

For HR-A53U Owners:

The VCR detects the band (TV or CATV) and selects the correct band automatically during Auto Channel Set. If necessary, you can check the setting at the Band screen after Auto Channel Set has set the channels.

● At the Tuner Set screen, place the arrow next to "BAND"

by pressing CH5∞, then press OK.

TUNER SET

= BAND

AFC AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET

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

BAND

=CATV

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

● Press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the

normal screen.

CH.SKIP

Add Or Delete A Channel

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner

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procedure on page 9.

● To add a channel, go to step 2.

● To delete a channel, skip to step 4.

ACCESS AFC SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "AFC" by pressing CH5∞, then press OK.

MAKE SELECTION

Place the arrow next to "SPCL" by pressing CH5∞,

then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen.

NORM

=SPCL

AFC

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● AFC set to SPCL (special) is necessary for tuning on certain CATV systems.

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

ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "MANUAL CHANNEL SET" by pressing CH5∞, then press OK.

STORE OR SKIP DESIRED CHANNEL

Input the channel number using the NUMBER keys or

by pressing CH5∞, then press ADD to add or CH.SKIP to delete. Repeat for each channel you want to store or skip.

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

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

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

(CATV)

CH 125 ADD

PLAY

STOP

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Simple Playback

Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).

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SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

LOAD A CASSETTE

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

pointing towards the VCR. Don’t apply too much pressure when inserting.

● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.

● The counter is automatically reset to "0:00:00".

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

playback begins automatically.

FIND PROGRAM START POINT

Press REW or FF if you want to rewind or fast forward to a different section of the tape.

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START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

● With HR-A53U, "AUTO PICTURE" appears on screen

(Z pg. 21).

STOP PLAYBACK

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

REW (Rewind)

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FF (Fast-Forward)

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

PLAY

REC

STOP/EJECT

PAUSE

LOAD A CASSETTE

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

Recording

Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).

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REC indicator

TV/VCR

NUMBER

ENTER

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SELECT RECORDING CHANNEL

Press CH5∞. Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys, then press ENTER. (The channel changes after a few

seconds whether you press ENTER or not.)

● If you use the RF connection, by pressing the TV/VCR button, select VCR mode to view the program to be recorded.

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.

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START RECORDING

Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote control, or press REC on the VCR's front panel.

● The REC indicator lights on the front display panel.

PAUSE/RESUME RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

● During record pause, you can change the recording

channel by using the CH5∞ buttons or NUMBER keys.

STOP RECORDING

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

SP/EP

REC

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PAUSE

Accidental erasure prevention

● To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

Record safety tab

PLAY

REW

PAUSE

Playback Features

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PAUSE

Still Picture/Frame-ByFrame Playback

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the CH 5 or ∞ button to correct the picture.

ACTIVATE FRAME-BYFRAME PLAYBACK

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Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance one frame at a time.

Press SEARCH T or Y repeatedly to advance one frame at a time.

Press SEARCH Y for forward frame by frame playback or SEARCH T for reverse frame by frame.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK

During still picture, press and hold SEARCH T or Y. Release to return to still picture.

For hands-free slow-motion, press SEARCH T during playback to decrease speed in the forward direction. Continue to press T to select the various slow motion, reverse slow motion, reverse play and reverse search modes.

High-Speed Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH

During playback or still press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTE:

For short searches, during playback or still press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds. When released, normal playback

resumes.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTE:

If noise bars appear during slow motion, press CH 5 or times to remove the noise bars from screen.

Variable-Speed Search/ Reverse Motion Playback

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH

During playback, press SEARCH T or Y.

● To increase the speed in the forward direction,

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

press Y repeatedly to select the various forward search modes.

● To decrease the speed in the forward direction, press T.

● To play in reverse slow motion, and in reverse play mode, continue to press T after selecting all the forward slow motion modes.

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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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ENGAGE MANUAL TRACKING MODE

During playback, press the CH5 and ∞ buttons on the VCR's front panel simultaneously to cancel the

automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking adjust.

ADJUST MANUAL TRACKING

Press CH5 or ∞ on the VCR's front panel or remote. Press briefly for fine adjust, or press and hold for coarse

adjust. Watch the screen and continue adjusting until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved.

RE-ENGAGE AUTOMATIC TRACKING

Press the CH5 and ∞ buttons on the VCR's front panel simultaneously.

● When automatic tracking is re-engaged, Auto Picture is automatically activated.

NOTES:

●

To obtain a noiseless still picture it may be necessary to adjust tracking in slow playback and then engage Pause.

●

Manual tracking is possible during hands-free slow-motion. During hands-free slow-motion playback, simply press or ∞ on the VCR's front panel or remote to adjust tracking.

CH5

Index Search

Index codes are placed on the tape at the start of each recording. You can find and automatically play back from the start of any recording using the Index Search function.

START SEARCH

While the tape is stopped, press SEARCH T or Y.

ACCESS DISTANT CODE

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

SEARCH T or Y repeatedly until the correct

number is displayed on screen (only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON (Z pg. 17). Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located.

● If necessary press REW or FF when play starts to search visually to find the very beginning of the desired program.

NOTE:

An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is paused and then resumed.

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

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Video Stabilizer

You can correct vertical vibration when playing back unstable EP recordings. When this function is set to "ON", vertical vibration will be automatically corrected. *The default setting is "OFF".

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS VIDEO STABILIZER SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "VIDEO STABILIZER" by

pressing CH5∞, then press OK.

● "AUTO PICTURE" will appear with HR-A53U only.

ACTIVATE VIDEO STABILIZER

Place the arrow next to "ON" by pressing CH5∞.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET AUTO PICTURE

=VIDEO STABILIZER

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

VIDEO STABILIZER

=ON

OFF

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

NOTES:

●

Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect with SP recordings, during recording and during special-effects playback.

●

When you finish viewing the tape, be sure to set it back to "OFF".

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

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing

, then press OK.

∞

ACCESS SUPERIMPOSE SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "SUPERIMPOSE" by

pressing CH press OK.

● "2ND AUDIO" and "AUDIO MONITOR" will appear with HR-A53U only.

SELECT MODE

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

CH5∞.

, 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.

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

Tape position indicator

When a cassette is loaded, the mark is

displayed for 5 seconds. It blinks when the

"Cassette Loaded" mark

VCR's EJECT button is pushed.

seconds.

Clock time

CH 125 RECORD THU 12:00 AM PAUSE

NORM HI–FI COUNT –1:23:45

Audio mode indicators (HR-A53U only)

NOTE:

If you engage the Record Pause mode, RECORD/PAUSE (or ITR followed by the elapsed time/PAUSE) is displayed whether "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" or "OFF".

] SP

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INDEX-1

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

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

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

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

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Select The Soundtrack (HR-A53U Only)

Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stop mode.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing

CH5∞, then press OK.

ACCESS AUDIO MONITOR SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "AUDIO MONITOR" by

pressing CH5∞, then press OK.

● "2ND AUDIO" and "AUDIO MONITOR" will appear with HR-A53U only.

SELECT MODE

You have three choices:

a– Hi-Fi

b– Normal c– Mix

FUNCTION AUTO TIMER SUPERIMPOSE 2ND AUDIO

=AUDIO MONITOR

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

AUDIO MONITOR

=HI–FI

NORM MIX

Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing CH5∞.

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

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

NOTES:

●

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.

●

If RF connection is used for TV, even if Hi-Fi audio monitor is selected the sound will be mono and will be reproduced in both loudspeakers.

TIMER

POWER

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY

C.RESET

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DISPLAY

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STOP

SKIP SEARCH

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Repeat Playback

START REPEAT

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

● The entire tape is played back 20 times.

STOP REPEAT

To stop, press STOP at any time.

NOTE:

Pressing PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE or SEARCH T or also stops Repeat Playback.

Counter Reset

RESET COUNTER TO ZERO

Press C.RESET.

Skip Search

SKIP OVER UNWANTED SECTIONS

Press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 4 times during playback. Each press initiates an approximately 30-second period of

fast-motion playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.

NOTE:

To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press PLAY.

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.

NOTE:

"SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to "ON", or the indicator will not appear (Z pg. 17).

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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.

POWER

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

Auto Picture

Auto Picture compensates for variations in tape characteristics to ensure the best possible playback picture. It checks and compensates for the condition of the tape at the beginning of automatic tracking when playback is selected.

(HR-A53U Only)

Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).

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Preparation

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS AUTO PICTURE SCREEN

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Press CH5∞ to place the arrow next to “AUTO

PICTURE”, then press OK.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET

=AUTO PICTURE

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

SELECT MODE

Place the arrow next to "ON" by pressing CH5∞.

NOTE:

When using rental tapes, or tapes recorded on other VCRs, select "ON" or "OFF" as desired to give the best picture.

AUTO PICTURE

=ON

OFF

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

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

PLAY

Playback

The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you start playback.

Before beginning, perform steps 1 and 2 on page 12 ("Simple Playback") before continuing.

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START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

● The VCR adjusts the

NOTE:

●

playback picture quality based on the quality of

AUTO PICTURE

the tape in use.

The Auto Picture screen only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking. Even though the screen doesn't appear after that, the Auto Picture function is operative. SUPERIMPOSE must be set to "ON" or the Auto Picture screen will not appear (Z pg. 17).

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Recording Features

TV/VCR indicator

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

Record One Program While Watching Another

ENGAGE TV MODE

During recording...

● Press TV/VCR. The VCR's TV/VCR indicator goes out.

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(If you are using the RF connection (Z pg. 6) to view the output from your VCR, the TV broadcast being recorded disappears.)

● If you are using the AV connection (Z pg. 6), to view the output from your VCR, change the TV's input mode from AV to TV.

SELECT CHANNEL FOR VIEWING

Use the TV’s channel selector to set the channel you want to watch.

Display Elapsed Recording Time

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RESET COUNTER TO ZERO

Before recording starts, press C.RESET. The counter resets to zero and displays the exact elapsed time as the

tape runs.

DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON SCREEN

During recording, press OSD at any time to see the elapsed time. All indications corresponding to the

current status of the VCR are displayed for 5 seconds. The counter display remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time. Press OSD again to remove the display.

● Make sure "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" (Z pg. 17).

● The indications are not be recorded.

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Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) (HR-A53U Only)

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 program 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. 18).

To Record SAP Programs . . . (HR-A53U Only)

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing

CH5∞, then press OK.

ACCESS 2ND AUDIO SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "2ND AUDIO" by pressing

CH5∞, then press OK.

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.

SELECT MODE

Place the arrow next to "ON" by pressing CH5∞.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

2ND AUDIO

=ON

OFF

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

On-Screen Timer Programming

Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).

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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. 8).

LOAD A CASSETTE

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

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

ACCESS ON-SCREEN MENU

Press MENU.

ACCESS PROGRAM SET

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SCREEN

Make sure the arrow is next to "PROGRAM SET", then press OK.

SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER

Press the appropriate

NUMBER keys or CH5∞ to

select a vacant program number, then press OK. The first time you set the timer programming function, all the program numbers will be blank; in this case just press OK when the Program Set screen appears.

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

PRESS NUMBER KEY (O–9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

PROGRAM 1

NUMBER "8"

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NUMBER

SET PROGRAM INFORMATION

Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date, start/stop time and channel number. Press CH5∞ to set

AM/PM and tape speed (SP or EP). Press OK after AM/ PM, channel number and tape speed settings.

● 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 CH5∞ button. (In this case, press OK after each setting.) Do not use the CH ∞ button to set the date.

● At the Program Set screen, the setting that can be set blinks.

NOTE:

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

** You can record selected programs at the same time

every weekday, or once a week. Before entering the month, press NUMBER key “8” (DAILY) or “9” (WEEKLY). Either "DAILY" or "WEEKLY" appears. Press again and "DAILY" or "WEEKLY" disappears. For weekly recording, the desired date for the day of the week must be entered.

MAKE CORRECTIONS

To change any of the settings, press OK or SEARCH TY until the item you want to change begins

blinking. Then set as in step 5.

TIMER

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RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

● Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen

(Z pg. 27).

ENGAGE TIMER MODE

Press TIMER. The VCR's TIMER indicator lights and the VCR turns off automatically.

NOTES:

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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 approximately 3 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 blinks.

●

Programs that start after midnight must have the next day’s date.

●

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 or satellite channels through an external tuner, be sure to keep the cable box or satellite receiver's power ON.

EXAMPLE

If you program the VCR to timer record a show on December 24 on channel 40 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM in SP mode, the screen will look like this:

PROGRAM 1

DATE 12/24 WED START 12:00 PM STOP 1:00 PM CHANNEL 40 SP

PRESS NUMBER KEY (O–9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

POWER

CANCEL

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

Check And Cancel Programs

DISENGAGE TIMER

Press TIMER, then press POWER.

TIMER

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ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN

Press CH5∞ to place the arrow next to "PROGRAM SET", then press OK.

CHECK PROGRAM INFORMATION

Press CH5∞ to check the programs in succession.

To Cancel A Program . . .

CANCEL A PROGRAM

Press CANCEL.

● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as many times as necessary.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU. If there are still programs remaining, go to step 7.

RE-ENGAGE TIMER

Press TIMER again.

Auto Timer

When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR's power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the VCR is powered back on.

TIMER

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ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing

CH5∞, then press OK.

ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "AUTO TIMER" by pressing

CH5∞, then press OK. Now skip to step 2 of the

procedure below.

Or, during on-screen timer programming ...

ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN

In step 7 in the On-Screen Timer Programming procedure (Z pg. 25), press MENU.

SELECT MODE

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

"OFF") by pressing CH5∞.

AUTO TIMER

=OFF

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

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

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.

REC

Instant Timer Recording

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

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 on the front panel.

(ITR)

REC indicator

ENGAGE ITR MODE

Press REC again. "ITR 0:30" appears on screen and "ITR" blinks for about 5 seconds.

● The REC indicator blinks on the front display panel.

SET RECORDING DURATION

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REC to extend the time. Each press extends recording

time by 30 minutes.

NOTES:

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

●

To check the remaining time, press REC once during record- ing and the remaining time will be displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds. Be careful not to press REC again within these 5 seconds, or you will round the recording time up to the next 30 minute increment.

EDITING

PLAY

You can use your VCR as the player and another VCR as the recorder.

Edit To Another VCR

Player Your VCR

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VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

Recorder

VIDEO OUT

Audio/Video Cable (not supplied)

Another VCR

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect an AV cable between your VCR's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and another VCR’s

VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.

For HR-A53U owners...

● When connecting to a monaural VCR, connect your VCR's AUDIO OUT L connector to the AUDIO IN connector on the monaural VCR.

For HR-A33U owners...

● When connecting to a Hi-Fi VCR, connect your VCR's AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO IN L connector on the Hi-Fi VCR.

LOAD CASSETTES

Insert the playback cassette into your VCR and the cassette to be recorded on into the other VCR.

SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE

Select the other VCR's auxiliary (AV) input mode.

START PLAYER

Press PLAY on your VCR.

NOTE:

If you don't want to record the superimposed indication on the edited tape, be sure to set "SUPERIMPOSE" to OFF before pressing PLAY (Z pg. 17).

START RECORDER

Set the other VCR to its record mode.

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EDITING (cont.)

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

Edit From A Camcorder Or Another VCR

Recorder Your VCR

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Player

Camcorder

Another VCR

AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

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MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect an AV cable between the camcorder’s or the playback VCR's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT

connectors and your VCR’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.

For HR-A53U owners...

● When using a monaural camcorder or a monaural VCR, connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO IN L connector on your VCR.

For HR-A33U owners...

● When using a Hi-Fi camcorder or a Hi-Fi VCR, connect its AUDIO OUT L connector to the AUDIO IN connector on your VCR.

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert the cassette to be recorded on into your VCR and the playback cassette into the camcorder or the

playback VCR.

SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE

Press NUMBER key “0” to set your VCR to AUX.

START PLAYER

Set the camcorder or the playback VCR to its play mode.

NOTE:

If the camcorder or another VCR is equipped with a superimpose/OSD disable feature then set its superimpose or display feature to OFF before pressing play.

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Set your VCR to its record mode.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair.

POWER

SYMPTOM

1. The power won’t come on.

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

3. The remote control won’t function.

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM

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

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM

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

2. Noise appears during visual search.

3. (HR-A53U Only) Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

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

5. (HR-A53U Only) The Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be heard.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The power cord is disconnected.

● The TIMER mode is engaged with

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

● The batteries are discharged.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The cassette was inserted incorrectly.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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

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

● This is normal.

● 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.

Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI" (Z pg. 18).

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.

● The recorder has not been set to its AUX mode.

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 Another VCR” (Z pg. 29) or “Edit From A Camcorder Or Another VCR” (Z pg. 30) and properly connect the units. Make sure the power to all units is on.

Set the recorder to its AUX mode.

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TIMER RECORDING

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

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 Timer indicator on the front of the VCR blinks for 10 seconds and the timer mode is disengaged.

5. 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

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.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Set the clock and/or timer correctly.

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. Press TIMER so that the Timer indicator on the front panel goes out, then eject 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.

SYMPTOM

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

2. The channel can’t be changed.

● Those channels have been preset to

● Recording is in progress.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

be skipped.

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 VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction. If the VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the power cord from the AC supply. Wait for a while and then plug the power back in. Eject and check the condition of the cassette. If everything appears normal resume operating the VCR as usual.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

PLAYBACK

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

during playback or search?

A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.

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

the heads.

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

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

A. This is normal.

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

the picture is intermittent. What’s the cause?

A. Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are

attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode. Pressing PLAY to return to normal playback will restore the picture.

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Q. When returning from multi-speed search to normal

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

A. No, it is normal.

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

the problem?

A. This is normal.

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Q. When playing back programs that have been timer-

recorded with consecutive times (such one program from 8:00 to 9:00 and another one from 9:00 to 10:00), the picture becomes momentarily distorted at the point where the first program ends and the second program begins. Is this a malfunction?

A. No. This is normal.

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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.

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. The REC and TIMER indicators on the front panel

remain lit. 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. Yes, but while you are setting the timer you won't see

the tape's or broadcast program's picture as it is replaced by the on-screen menu. The audio from the tape or broadcast program will be present during the setting of the timer.

List Of Terms

This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names.

INDEX

Add Channel ............................................................... 11

AFC............................................................................. 11

Audio Monitor ............................................................ 18

Auto Channel Setting ..................................................10

Auto Daylight Saving Time............................................8

Auto Picture ................................................................20

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

Automatic Tracking .....................................................15

Aux Input ....................................................................30

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

Band .............................................................................9

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

Cassette Adapter.................................... ......................12

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

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

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

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

Counter Reset..............................................................19

Delete Channel ...........................................................11

Editing.........................................................................29

Frame-by-Frame Playback ...........................................14

Function Setting ..........................................................17

Index Search ...............................................................15

Insert Cassette .............................................................12

ITR (Instant Timer Recording) ......................................28

Language Selection .......................................................7

Main Menu ...................................................................7

Manual Channel Setting ..............................................11

Manual Tracking .........................................................15

Next-Function Memory ...............................................19

On-Screen Display ......................................................17

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

On-Screen Timer Recording ........................................24

Playback .....................................................................12

Record Safety Tab .......................................................13

Recording ................................................................... 13

Repeat Playback..........................................................19

Reverse Motion Playback ............................................14

Reverse Slow Motion Playback ................................... 14

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

SAP (Second Audio Program) ......................................23

Second Audio ............................................................. 23

Skip Search .................................................................19

Slow Motion Playback ................................................ 14

Specifications ..............................................................37

Still Picture Playback...................................................14

Superimpose ...............................................................17

Tape Position Indicator ................................................19

Tape Speed Setting ......................................................13

Tuner Setting .................................................................9

Variable-Speed Search ................................................14

Video Stabilizer...........................................................16

FRONT VIEW

POWER

VIDEO

(MONO)

L–AUDIO–R

POWER TIMER REC MTS

1 Power On/Off Button (Z pg. 7) 2 Cassette Loading Slot 3 Rewind [REW] Button (Z pg. 12) 4 PLAY Button (Z pg. 12) 5 Fast-Forward [FF] Button (Z pg. 12) 6 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors (Z pg. 30)

* The HR-A33U has only one AUDIO input connector.

7 MENU Button (Z pg. 7)

FRONT PANEL INDICATORS

TV/VCR

8 Front Panel Indicators (See below) 9 Remote Control Sensor 0 Channel [CH] 5∞ Button (Z pg. 13) ! OK Button (Z pg. 7) @ Record [REC] Button (Z pg. 13) # STOP/EJECT Button (Z pg. 12) $ PAUSE Button (Z pg. 14)

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REW

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STOP/EJECT

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PLAY



PAUSE

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POWER TIMER REC MTS

TV/VCR

4 5 1

REAR VIEW

1 Power Cord (Z pg. 6) 2 VIDEO/AUDIO Output Connectors (Z pg. 29)

* The HR-A33U has only one AUDIO output connector.

1 Power Indicator 2 VCR Mode Indicator (Z pg. 22) 3 Timer Mode Indicator (Z pg. 25) 4 Recording Mode Indicator (Z pg. 13) 5 Multichannel TV Sound Indicators

(HR-A53U only)(Z pg. 23)

OUT

ANT. IN

AUDIO

RF OUT

CH3 CH4

VIDEO

3 ANT. IN Connector (Z pg. 6) 4 Channel 3/4 Switch (Z pg. 6) 5 RF OUT Connector (Z pg. 6)

INDEX (cont.)

REMOTE CONTROL

PLAY

STOP

DAILY

0 AUX

POWER

SKIP SEARCH

2 3

4 5

6 7 8

9 0 !

@ #

TV/VCR

CANCEL ENTER

TIMER

C.RESET/CH SKIP

ADD

TV

SP/EP

VOL

DISPLAY

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

••REW FF••

REC

WEEKLY

OSD

PAUSE

% ^

& *

( ) q w e

r t

1 TV Button (See below) 2 TV/VCR Button (Z pg. 22) 3 CANCEL Button (Z pg. 26)

Channel [CH] SKIP Button (Z pg. 11) Counter [C.] RESET Button (Z pg. 19)

4 TIMER Button (Z pg. 25) 5 ADD Button (Z pg. 11) 6 TV Volume [VOL] +/– Button (See below) 7 Recording Speed [SP/EP] Button (Z pg. 13) 8 Rewind [REW] Button (Z pg. 12) 9 PLAY Button (Z pg. 12) 0 Record [REC] Button (Z pg. 13) ! STOP Button (Z pg. 12) @ DISPLAY Button (No Function) # SEARCH Button (Z pg. 14) $ POWER On/Off Button (Z pg. 7) % NUMBER Buttons (Z pg. 13) ^ DAILY Timer Recording Button (Z pg. 24) & WEEKLY Timer Recording Button (Z pg. 24) * "AUX" Mode Select Button (Z pg. 30) ( ENTER Button (Z pg. 13)

On-Screen Display [OSD] Button (Z pg. 17)

) MENU Button (Z pg. 7) q Channel [CH] 5∞ Button (Z pg. 13) w OK Button (Z pg. 7) e Fast-Foward [FF] Button (Z pg. 12) r PAUSE Button (Z pg. 14) t SKIP SEARCH Button (Z pg. 19)

Buttons shown in white on the illustration above can be used to operate JVC TVs.

Installing Batteries

1 Open the battery compartment cover. 2 Insert 2 "AA"-size batteries (provided) in the direction

indicated under the battery cover.

3 Replace the cover.

How To Use

The remote control can operate most of your VCR's functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets (see below).

1 Point the remote control toward the sensor window. 2 Press the appropriate operation button. 3 The maximum operating distance of the remote control

is about 8 m.

Operating JVC TVs

To operate your TV, while holding down TV, press the corresponding button: POWER, TV/VCR, CH 5∞. TV VOL +/– can be used without holding down TV.

NOTES:

●

Depending on the type of JVC TV, there may be cases where some or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control.

●

If the remote control doesn't work properly, remove its batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then try again.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Power requirement : AC 120 V` , 60 Hz Power consumption : 21 W (HR-A53U)

: 19 W (HR-A33U)

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 (HR-A53U Only) : 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz

Input/Output : RCA connectors (IN x 1,

OUT x 1)

TIMER

Clock reference : Quartz (HR-A53U)

AC line (HR-A33U)

Program capacity : 1-year programmable timer/

8 programs

Memory backup time : Approx. 3 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 (Only in U.S.A.)

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 30243-5857 Aurora, IL 60504-8135 (201) 808-9279 (770) 339-2522 (630) 851-7855

5665 Corporate Avenue 10700 Hammerly Boulevard, Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place, Suite 101 Cypress, CA 90630-4727 Houston, TX 77043-2310 Honolulu, HI 96819-2000 (714) 229-8011 (713) 935-9331 (808) 833-5828

230 Eliot Street 8192 W State Road 84 890 Dubuque Avenue Ashland, MA 01721-2377 Davie, FL 33324-4611 South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804 (508) 881-5923 (954) 472-1960 (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

DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.

107 Little Falls Road

Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105

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.

Don't service it yourself.

CAUTION

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

ACCESSORIES

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

WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)

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 A T RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period")

PARTS LABOR

1 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 T O 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 T O THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.

For customer use:

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

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

HR-A53U/33U

JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.

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

21 Finchdene Square, Scarborough Ontario M1X 1A7

JVC CANADA INC.

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U/U(C)

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