JVC HR-A34U, HR-A54U User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-A54U
HR-A34U

TV operation – Press and hold
TV button, then press POWER,
TV CH +/–, VOL +/–, TV/VCR

PROG.

POWER

TV

1

PROG.

CHECK

DISPLAY

12 3

2

TV/VCR

6

45

SP/EP

78

DAILY9WEEKLY

4

0

AUX

TIMER

CANCEL

ENTER

C.RESET OSD

START

STOP DATE CH

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

PAUSE

REC

TV CH +

MENU

OK

3

TV

TV

+ VOL

VOL –

TV CH –

POWER

L–AUDIO–R

MENU

VIDEO

(MONO)

POWER TV/VCR TIMER REC MTB

(Hi-Fi)

(Monaural)

CH

OK

The VCR illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the HR-A54U.

PLAY

REW FF

STOP/EJECT

REC

PAUSE

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which are located on the
rear of cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.

Model No.
Serial No.

LPT0013-001A

2 EN

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 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.

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from
Gemstar Development Corporation.

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

video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not
possible with this model.

n This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAY-

BACK) that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings
with regular VHS resolution.

n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
n As an E

NERGY STA R

product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines
for energy efficiency.

®

Partner, JVC has determined that this

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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 38–40 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

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NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6

I

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

NITIAL SETTINGS 8

I

Language ..................................................... 8

Clock ............................................................ 9

Tuner .......................................................... 10

Set Receivable Channels ..........................................10

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

IMPLE PLAYBACK AND

S

RECORDING 12

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

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

LAYBACK AND RECORDING
FEATURES 14

P

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

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

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

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

Index Search ............................................................14

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

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

Repeat Playback ......................................................17

Counter Reset ..........................................................17

Tape Position Indicator ............................................17

Next-Function Memory............................................17

Superimpose ............................................................18

Select The Soundtrack (HR-A54U only) ...................19

Auto Picture ................................................ 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-A54U only).......................................................23

To Record SAP Programs (HR-A54U only) ...............23

DITING 33

E

Edit To Another VCR .................................... 33

Edit From A Camcorder Or Another VCR ...... 34

ROUBLESHOOTING 35

T

Power ........................................................ 35

Tape Transport ............................................ 35

Playback .................................................... 35

Recording ...................................................35

Timer Recording.......................................... 36

Other Problems .......................................... 36

UESTIONS AND ANSWERS 37

Q

Playback .................................................... 37

Recording ...................................................37

Timer Recording.......................................... 37

NDEX 38

I

List Of Terms............................................... 38

Front View .................................................. 39

Front Panel Indicators ................................. 39

Rear View .................................................. 39

Remote Control ........................................... 40

PECIFICATIONS 41

S

OR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 42

F
W

ARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 43

IMER RECORDING 24

T

VCR Plus+ Timer Programming

(HR-A54U only) .......................................... 24

VCR Plus+ Setup (HR-A54U only)................. 26

Express Timer Programming ....................... 28

Check, Cancel And Revise Programs ....................... 30

Auto SP→EP Timer ..................................................31

Auto Timer............................................................... 31

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)....................... 32

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Basic Connections

Antenna or Cable

AC Power
Cord

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

ANT. IN
(Antenna or Cable input)

Coaxial Cable

Flat Feeder

Matching Transformer
(not supplied)

AC Outlet

Back of VCR

TV

Audio/Video Cable
(not supplied)

75 ohm terminal

Back of VCR

CH3 CH4

CH3 CH4

AUDIO

VIDEO

ANT. IN

OUT

R

L

RF OUT

RF OUT

RF Cable
(supplied)

EN 7

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Z pg. 41).

1

SITUATE VCR

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

2

CONNECT VCR TO TV

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

3

RF Connection

●

To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .

a– Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.
b– Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT. IN jack

on the rear of the VCR.

c– Connect the supplied RF cable between the RF

OUT jack on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s
antenna terminal. Set TV on CH3 or CH4
corresponding to the CH3 – CH4 switch setting on
the back of the VCR.

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 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-A34U Owners:

If your TV has AUDIO IN L and R connectors,

connect the VCR to the L connector.

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, on the back of the VCR, 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 and

set the channel on the TV to correspond to the VCR's CH3–

CH4 switch setting.

●

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.

●

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).

●

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

Index (REAR VIEW Z pg. 39).

CONNECT VCR TO
POWER SOURCE

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.

4

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

5

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

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POWER

MENU

OK

CH

Language

INITIAL SETTINGS

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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POWER

2

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

1

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU.

2

ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN

At the Main Menu screen,
move the highlight bar

3

(arrow) to “INITIAL SET”
by pressing CH5∞ or %fi,
then press OK or .

SELECT LANGUAGE

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "LANGUAGE"

4

by pressing CH 5∞ or
%fi, then press OK or to

select the desired
language.

● "GUIDE CHANNEL SET"
will appear with HR­A54U only.

%

%

MAIN MENU

FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET

= INITIAL SET

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

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

=LANGUAGE ENGLISH

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

MENU

OK

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press MENU.

5

3

Clock

CH

OK

MENU

POWER

EN 9

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

1

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

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POWER

2

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

2

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

At the Main Menu screen, move the highlight bar
(arrow) to “INITIAL SET” by pressing CH5∞ or %fi,

3

then press OK or .

ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) at the Initial Set screen
to “CLOCK SET” by pressing CH5∞ or %fi, then press

4

%

OK or .

● "GUIDE CHANNEL SET" will appear with HR-A54U
only.

SET TIME

Press CH 5∞ or %fi until
the desired time appears,

5

then press OK or .

● Press and hold CH 5∞
or %fi to change the
time by 30 minutes.

SET DATE

Press CH 5∞ or %fi until the desired date appears,
then press OK or .

6

● Press and hold CH 5∞ or %fi to change the date by
15 days.

%

%

%

TIME DATE YEAR

– –:– –AM 1/ 1 98

D.S.T. : ON

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

CLOCK SET

MENU

OK

**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.

3

SET YEAR

Press CH 5∞ or %fi until the desired year appears,
then press OK or twice.

%

7

SELECT D.S.T. MODE

Press CH 5∞ or %fi to select the desired mode.
a– Set to "ON" so that the adjustment to your VCR's

8

clock will be made on the clock itself.

b– Set to "OFF" if Daylight Saving Time does not apply

to you.

START CLOCK

Press MENU and normal screen appears.

9

To Make Corrections

Press OK or until the item you want to change blinks, then
press CH 5∞ or %fi.

%

10 EN

OK

CH

MENU

POWER

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Set Receivable Channels

Tuner

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

MENU

OK

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3

POWER

2

CH

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

1

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU.

2

ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "TUNER SET" by

3

pressing CH5∞ or %fi,
then press OK or .

%

PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL
SET

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "AUTO

4

CHANNEL SET" by
pressing CH5∞ or %fi,
then press OK or .

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

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
connections and start again.

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FUNCTION SET

= TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

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

BAND CATV

=AUTO CHANNEL SET

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

AUTO CHANNEL SET

PRESS (MENU) TO END

MAIN MENU

TUNER SET

SCANNING...

INFORMATION

The VCR detects the band (TV or CATV) and selects the
correct band automatically during Auto Channel Set.
The selected band will be displayed on the right side of
"BAND" on the Tuner Set screen.

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press MENU.

5

CH

OK

MENU

MENU

OK

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2

NUMBER

EN 11

Add Or Delete A Channel

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU.

1

ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "TUNER SET" by
pressing CH5∞ or %fi, then press OK or .

%

2

ACCESS MANUAL
CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "MANUAL

3

CHANNEL SET" by
pressing CH5∞ or %fi,
then press OK or .

%

ADD OR SKIP DESIRED
CHANNEL

Input the channel number
using the NUMBER keys or

4

by pressing CH5∞ or %fi,
then press OK or to set
to "ADD" or "SKIP" as
required. Repeat for each
channel you want to add
or skip.

%

TUNER SET

BAND CATV
AUTO CHANNEL SET

=MANUAL CHANNEL SET

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

(CATV)

CH 45 ADD

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press MENU.

5

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PLAY

STOP

STOP/EJECT

FF

PLAY

REW

Simple
Playback

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

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.

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

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

playback begins automatically.

FIND PROGRAM START
POINT

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

2

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. "AUTO PICTURE" appears on the screen
(when AUTO PICTURE is set to "ON" Z pg. 20).

3

STOP PLAYBACK

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

4

REW (Rewind)

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FF (Fast-Forward)

INFORMATION

This video recorder is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI
PLAYBACK) that lets you watch tapes recorded in the S-VHS
format with regular VHS resolution.

● SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution.

● S-VHS recording is not possible with this video recorder.

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 regular
VHS signals only.

Simple

STOP

PAUSE

STOP/EJECT

REC

PLAY

CH

EN 13

LOAD A CASSETTE

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

1

Recording

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

REC Indicator

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CH

PAUSE

TV/VCR

SP/EP

REC

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ENTER

PLAY

NUMBER

SELECT RECORDING
CHANNEL

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

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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.

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● 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

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channel by using the CH5∞ buttons or NUMBER
keys.

STOP RECORDING

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

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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.

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Record safety tab

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PLAY

CH

PAUSE

FF

PLAY

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES

Slow Motion

Playback
Features

REW

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ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION
PLAYBACK

For forward slow motion during still picture, press and
hold PAUSE for more than 2 seconds. Press PAUSE

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again to return to still picture.

● Reverse slow motion is not possible with this
recorder.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

High-Speed Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED
SEARCH

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

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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.

REW

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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.

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ACTIVATE FRAME-BY­FRAME PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance one frame at a time.

● Reverse frame-by-frame playback is not possible with

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To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

this recorder.

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FF

PAUSE

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 ™ or £ ( or ).

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ACCESS DISTANT CODE

To access a recording 2–9 index codes away, press ™
or £ ( or ) repeatedly until the correct number is

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displayed on screen (only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON
(Z pg. 18). Playback begins automatically when the
desired recording is located.

● If necessary press REW or FF when play starts to

∞

NOTE:

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

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search visually to find the very beginning of the
desired program.

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