JVC HR-A35U Instruction Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-A55U (Hi-Fi) HR-A35U (Monaural)

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

PROG.

POWER

PROG.

CHECK

DISPLAY

12 3

TV/VCR

DAILY 9WEEKLY

SP/EP

AUX

TIMER

CANCEL

ENTER

C.RESET OSD

START

STOP DATE CH

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

PAUSE

REC

TV CH +

–

+ VOL

VOL –

TV CH –

SHUTTLE PLUSSHUTTLE PLUS

LP20034-020

POWER

VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R

VCR

PLAY

REW FF

STOP/EJECT

REC

PAUSE

The VCR illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of HR-A55U.

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.

LPT0188-001B

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Dear Customer,

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

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in

CAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

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

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

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

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

damage to the VCR, remote control or video cassette.

1. DO NOT place the VCR . . .

... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or

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

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

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

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

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

5. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.

**MOISTURE CONDENSATION

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

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

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

䡲 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.

䡲 HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment. 䡲 As an ENERGY STA R® Partner, JVC has determined that this

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

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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 43–46 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 墌 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

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CONTENTS

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NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6

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

NITIAL SETTINGS 8

Plug & Play .................................................. 8

Language ................................................... 10

Clock ..........................................................11

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

Semi-Auto................................................................12

Manual ....................................................................13

Tuner .......................................................... 14

Set Receivable Channels ..........................................14

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

IMPLE PLAYBACK AND

RECORDING 16

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

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

LAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES 18

Playback Features ...................................... 18

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback.....................18

Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion ..........................18

Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Motion Playback .....18

High-Speed Search ..................................................19

Index Search ............................................................19

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

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

Picture Control ........................................................ 21

Video Stabilizer .......................................................22

Repeat Playback ......................................................23

Counter Reset ..........................................................23

Tape Position Indicator ............................................23

Next-Function Memory............................................23

Superimpose ............................................................24

Select The Soundtrack (HR-A55U Only) ..................25

Recording Features ..................................... 26

Record One Program While

Watching Another....................................................26

Display Elapsed Recording Time..............................26

Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program)

(HR-A55U Only) ..................................................27

To Record SAP Programs (HR-A55U Only) ..............27

IMER RECORDING 28

VCR Plus+ Timer Programming

(HR-A55U Only) .......................................... 28

VCR Plus+ Setup (HR-A55U Only) ................30

Express Timer Programming .......................32

Check, Cancel And Revise Programs ....................... 34

Auto SP→EP Timer ..................................................35

Auto Timer............................................................... 35

Instant Timer Recording (ITR) .......................36

DITING 37

Edit To Another VCR .................................... 37

Edit From A Camcorder Or Another VCR ......38

ROUBLESHOOTING 40

Power ........................................................ 40

Tape Transport ............................................ 40

Playback .................................................... 40

Recording ...................................................40

Timer Recording .......................................... 41

Other Problems .......................................... 41

UESTIONS AND ANSWERS 42

Playback .................................................... 42

Recording ...................................................42

Timer Recording .......................................... 42

NDEX 43

List Of Terms ............................................... 43

Front View .................................................. 44

Rear View .................................................. 45

Front Display Panel ..................................... 45

Remote Control ........................................... 46

PECIFICATIONS 47

OR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 48

F W

ARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 49

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Basic Connections

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

[A55U]

AC Power Cord

Back of VCR

AC Outlet

Antenna or Cable

Flat Feeder

Matching Transformer (not supplied)

Audio/Video Cable (not supplied)

75 ohm terminal

Coaxial Cable

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

CH3 CH4

ANT. IN (Antenna or Cable input)

ANT. IN

RF OUT

RF Cable (supplied)

Back of VCR

VIDEO

CH3 CH4

[A35U]

AC Power Cord

Back of VCR

AC Outlet

Antenna or Cable

75 ohm terminal

Coaxial Cable

Flat Feeder

Matching Transformer (not supplied)

Audio/Video Cable (not supplied)

CH3 CH4

AUDIO

VIDEO

ANT. IN (Antenna or Cable input)

ANT. IN

OUT

RF OUT

RF Cable (supplied)

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CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (墌 pg. 47).

SITUATE VCR

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

CONNECT VCR TO TV

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

RF Connection

●

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

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

on the rear of the VCR.

c– Connect the supplied RF cable between the RF

OUT jack on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s antenna terminal. 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-A35U 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

(墌 pg. 26).

●

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

Index (REAR VIEW 墌 pg. 45).

CONNECT VCR TO POWER SOURCE

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.

● The clock and tuner channels will automatically be

set when the antenna is connected and when the AC is first connected to the VCR (墌 pg. 8). (If "Auto" or "CH" is displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is powered on, the clock and tuner channels are being set automatically. Wait for the time to be displayed on the front display panel before powering on the VCR.)

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 (墌 pg. 16) or simple recording (墌 pg. 17).

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Plug & Play

Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set

INITIAL SETTINGS

The Plug & Play function sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when power is first connected to the VCR. The antenna cable must be connected for the Plug & Play function.

The time and date can be set automatically from clock setting data that is transmitted by one of the regular TV broadcast channels. We call this TV channel the “Host Channel” and it is a PBS channel in your area.

ATTENTION

If you use a cable box, Plug & Play will not function; set the clock and tuner channels manually. (墌 pg.11 – 15)

IMPORTANT

● Don’t press any buttons on the VCR or remote while Plug & Play is in progress.

● If you perform Plug & Play successfully, there’s no need to perform the Clock (墌 pg. 11) and Tuner (墌 pg. 14) procedures. If, however, you want to add or delete channels, refer to “Add Or Delete A Channel” on page 15.

PLUG & PLAY SETUP

Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (墌 pg. 6). Then connect the VCR’s power plug to an AC outlet. Do not

power on the VCR. The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically.

NOTES:

● Auto clock set is performed first. The auto clock set function scans all the channels received by your VCR to find the Host Channel and then sets the clock. "Auto" blinks on the front display panel during Auto clock set.

● Auto channel set is performed next. The auto channel set function scans all the channels that are receivable by your VCR. It then automatically assigns each receivable channels to the CH5∞ (+/–) buttons. It skips non-receivable channels. During auto channel set the channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set.

● When Plug & Play has been completed successfully the correct time is displayed.

● If an incorrect time or "– –:– –" appears on the display panel, see "What To Do If Plug & Play Has Failed" on next page.

During Initial Auto Clock Set

"Auto" blinks.

* If an incorrect time or "– –:– –" appears on the display panel, see "What To Do If Plug & Play Has Failed" on next page.

During Auto Channel Set

The channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set.

Plug & Play Completed

The current time (including AM/PM) is displayed.

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INFORMATION

● If "AUTO CLOCK" is set to "ON" at the Clock Set screen on page 12, the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host channel every hour on the hour (except for 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) by the incoming PBS channel clock setting data. (This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR’s power is turned off. The clock will be adjusted on the hour based on the time displayed on the VCR, not on the actual real time.) The default setting of "AUTO CLOCK" is "ON".

● If the memory backup fails, because of a power outage or because the AC was removed from the VCR, Plug & Play will be performed when power is restored to the VCR.

What To Do If Plug & Play Has Failed

● If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone, or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this case, perform the Semi-Auto (墌 pg. 12) or Manual Clock Set (墌 pg. 13) procedure. Auto channel set has already taken place and it need not be set again.

● If “- -:- -” appears on the display, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. Then power on and power off the VCR; the Plug & Play function will be automatically reactivated and "Auto" will be displayed on the VCR's front panel. If Plug & Play is not performed but the antenna cable is connected correctly, perform the Manual Clock Set procedure (墌 pg. 13). Auto channel set has not yet taken place, so please also perform the “Set Receivable Channels” procedure (墌 pg. 14).

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POWER

Language

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

At the Main Menu screen, move the highlight bar

(arrow) to “INITIAL SET” by pressing CH5∞ or

SHUTTLE PLUS%ﬁ, then press OK or SHUTTLE

PLUS .

SELECT LANGUAGE

HR-A55U HR-A35U

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

=LANGUAGE ENGLISH

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

MAIN MENU

FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

= INITIAL SET

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

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

=LANGUAGE ENGLISH

7 8 9

–

SHUTTLE PLUS

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

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "LANGUAGE" by pressing CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ, then press OK

or SHUTTLE PLUS to select the desired language.

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

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

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Clock

POWER

EN 11

Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play function. Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semi-Auto or Manual clock setting procedure. Each procedure starts from step 5. If you use a cable box, set the clock manually. (墌 pg. 13)

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

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7 8 9

POWER

Preparation

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

At the Main Menu screen, move the highlight bar

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

PLUS .

ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN

HR-A55U HR-A35U

INITIAL SET

=CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE ENGLISH GUIDE CHANNEL SET

MAIN MENU

FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

= INITIAL SET

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

INITIAL SET

=CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

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

Move the highlight bar (arrow) at the Initial Set screen to “CLOCK SET” by pressing CH5∞ or SHUTTLE

PLUS%ﬁ, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS .

–

SHUTTLE PLUS

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

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Semi-Auto

You can change the Host Channel/D.S.T. /Time Zone setting manually.

SET AUTO CLOCK TO ON

At the Clock Set screen, press OK or SHUTTLE

PLUS to move the highlight bar to "AUTO CLOCK" and press CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to set to "ON". a– To select the Host

Channel — go to step 6

b– To select the D.S.T. mode — go to step 7 c– To select the Time Zone — go to step 8

NOTE:

The time that has been set previously will be erased when "AUTO CLOCK", "HOST CH", "D.S.T." or "TIME ZONE" setting is changed.

CLOCK SET

TIME DATE YEAR

1:00PM 12/24 99 THU

AUTO CLOCK : ON

HOST CH : AUTO (CATV) D.S.T. : AUTO TIME ZONE : AUTO PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

SELECT HOST CHANNEL

You can either select "AUTO" or enter a PBS channel

number. Move the highlight bar to "HOST CH" by

pressing OK or SHUTTLE PLUS , then press CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to set to "AUTO" or the desired PBS channel number.

NOTE:

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

SELECT D.S.T. MODE

You have three choices: a– Select "AUTO" and the adjustment to your VCR's

–

SHUTTLE PLUS

**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

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

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

b– Select "ON" and the adjustment will be made based

on the clock itself.

c– Select "OFF" if Daylight Saving Time does not apply

to you.

Move the highlight bar to "D.S.T." by pressing OK or

SHUTTLE PLUS , then press CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to select the desired mode.

adjusted to 3:00 AM.

adjusted to 1:00 AM.

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SELECT TIME ZONE

You can select the time zone automatically or manually. Move the highlight bar to "TIME ZONE" by

pressing OK or SHUTTLE PLUS , then press CH 5 or SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to select "AUTO" or the desired time zone.

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NOTE:

If an incorrect time is displayed by the Plug & Play function, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or from an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. If you selected "AUTO" for the host channel in step 6, be sure to select the correct time zone manually.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

IMPORTANT

Turn the VCR off after performing the Semi-Auto Clock Set procedure. "Auto" will appear on the front display panel when the clock is being set. The current time will appear automatically when the clock is set.

Manual

SET TIME

∞

Press CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ until the desired

time appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS .

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

● When the time is entered manually, "AUTO CLOCK" will be automatically set to "OFF", and "HOST CH" and "TIME ZONE" will disappear.

CLOCK SET

∞ ﬁ

TIME DATE YEAR

– –:– –AM 1/ 1 99

AUTO CLOCK : ON HOST CH : AUTO (CATV) D.S.T. : AUTO TIME ZONE : AUTO PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

SET DATE

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

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

SET YEAR

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

SELECT D.S.T. MODE

Press CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to select the desired mode.

a– Set to "ON" so that the adjustment to your VCR's

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.

To Make Corrections

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

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POWER

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Set Receivable Channels

Tuner

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

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POWER

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

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

pressing CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS%ﬁ, then press OK or SHUTTLE

PLUS .

PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AUTO

CHANNEL SET" by pressing CH5∞ or

SHUTTLE PLUS%ﬁ, then press OK or SHUTTLE

PLUS .

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

MAIN MENU

FUNCTION SET

= TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

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

TUNER SET

BAND CATV

=AUTO CHANNEL SET

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

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

AUTO CHANNEL SET

SCANNING...

NOTES:

●

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

●

–

SHUTTLE PLUS

If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED

-NO SIGNAL-” appears on screen. Check the connections and start again.

PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

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.

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NUMBER

SHUTTLE PLUS

EN 15

Add Or Delete A Channel

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

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

or SHUTTLE PLUS .

ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "MANUAL

CHANNEL SET" by pressing CH5∞ or

SHUTTLE PLUS%ﬁ, then press OK or SHUTTLE

PLUS .

ADD OR SKIP DESIRED CHANNEL

Input the channel number using the NUMBER keys or

by pressing CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS%ﬁ, then press OK or SHUTTLE

PLUS to set to "ADD" or "SKIP" as required. Repeat for each channel you want to add or skip.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

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

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PLAY

REW

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

STOP

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

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.

START PLAYBACK

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

STOP PLAYBACK

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

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.

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Simple

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP/EJECT

REC

ENTER

STOP

EN 17

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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TV/VCR

SP/EP

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NUMBER

SELECT RECORDING CHANNEL

Press CH5 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.

. Or press the appropriate NUMBER

∞ (+/–)

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.

START RECORDING

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

PAUSE/RESUME RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

● During record pause, you can change the recording

channel by using the CH5 keys.

buttons or NUMBER

∞ (+/–)

STOP RECORDING

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

REC

PLAY

CH+/–

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

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PAUSE

PLAY

REW

PLAY

Playback Features

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–

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES

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

Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance one frame at a time.

Press SHUTTLE PLUS £ repeatedly for forward frameby-frame playback or SHUTTLE PLUS ™ repeatedly for reverse frame-by-frame playback.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK

For hands-free slow-motion, press and release

SHUTTLE PLUS ™ during playback to decrease

speed in the forward direction. Continue to press and

CH+/–

PAUSE

SHUTTLE PLUS

release SHUTTLE PLUS ™ to select the reverse slow motion, reverse play and reverse search modes.

During still picture, press and hold SHUTTLE PLUS £ for forward slow motion, or press and hold SHUTTLE PLUS ™ for reverse slow motion. Release to return to still picture.

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

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Variable-Speed Search/ Reverse Motion Playback

(+)

NOTE: Refer to the following for the operations described

on this page.

TV CH +

TV VOL –

Reverse

3 steps 2 steps 2 steps 4 steps

Reverse

play

Reverse

slow motion

+ VOL

TV CH –

Slow motion Play

Forward

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH

During playback, repeatedly press and release

SHUTTLE PLUS ™ or £ to select the search

speed.

● To increase the speed in the forward direction, press and release £ repeatedly to select the various forward search modes.

● To decrease the speed in the forward direction, press and release ™.

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

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

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High-Speed Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH

During playback or still, press FF for forward highspeed 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. When released, normal playback resumes.

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 SHUTTLE PLUS ™ or £ ( or ).

ﬁ

ACCESS DISTANT CODE

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

SHUTTLE PLUS ™ or £ ( or ) repeatedly until

the correct number is displayed on screen (only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON (墌 pg. 24). 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.

ﬁ

Manual Tracking

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

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 CH 5 (+) 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 CH (+) or

∞

(–) on the VCR's front panel or remote to adjust

tracking.

NOTE:

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

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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

Auto Picture

Auto Picture checks the condition of the tape during playback, and compensates for poor reproduction to provide the best quality playback pictures. *The default setting is "ON".

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET

SHUTTLE PLUS

SCREEN

Press CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE

PLUS .

SELECT AUTO PICTURE MODE

HR-A55U HR-A35U

FUNCTION

=AUTO PICTURE ON

PICTURE CONTROL AUTO

AUTO TIMER OFF

SUPERIMPOSE ON AUTO SP

=EP TIMER OFF

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

Press CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to "AUTO PICTURE", then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS to set to "ON" or "OFF".

NOTE:

When playing back tapes recorded on this VCR set the Auto Picture to "ON". When using rental tapes, or tapes recorded on other VCRs, select "ON" or "OFF" as desired to give the best picture.

MAIN MENU

= FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET INITIAL SET

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

FUNCTION

=AUTO PICTURE ON

PICTURE CONTROL AUTO

AUTO TIMER OFF

SUPERIMPOSE ON AUTO SP

=EP TIMER OFF

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

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

●

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.

●

To display the Auto Picture screen "SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to "ON" or the Auto Picture screen will not appear (墌 pg. 24).

AUTO PICTURE

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SHUTTLE PLUS

EN 21

Picture Control

This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO."

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

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

or SHUTTLE PLUS .

SELECT PICTURE CONTROL SET MODE

HR-A55U HR-A35U

FUNCTION

AUTO PICTURE ON

=PICTURE CONTROL AUTO

AUTO TIMER OFF

SUPERIMPOSE ON AUTO SP

=EP TIMER OFF

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

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "PICTURE CON-

TROL" by pressing CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS to select the desired mode. AUTO*:Normally select AUTO.

It automatically adjusts the picture quality.

* When AUTO PICTURE is set to OFF

20)

EDIT: Select when you dub tapes. SOFT: Select when you want to soften the picture. SHARP: Select when you want to sharpen the picture.

NOTE:

• When you select EDIT, SHARP or SOFT, the

• When you select EDIT to dub tapes, be sure to

AUTO.

selected mode will not change until you select again.

select AUTO (or NORM when AUTO PICTURE is set to OFF) after you finish dubbing the tapes.

FUNCTION

AUTO PICTURE ON

=PICTURE CONTROL AUTO

AUTO TIMER OFF

SUPERIMPOSE ON AUTO SP

=EP TIMER OFF

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

, you can only select NORM instead of

(墌 pg.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTE:

Select EDIT when you are dubbing tapes. Refer to page 37.

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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

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Video Stabilizer

By activating the Video Stabilizer you can correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings that were made on another VCR. 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 FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION

SET" by pressing CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS%ﬁ, then press OK or SHUTTLE

PLUS .

ACTIVATE VIDEO STABILIZER

HR-A55U HR-A35U

FUNCTION

=AUTO PICTURE ON

PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF SUPERIMPOSE ON AUTO SP

=EP TIMER OFF

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

MAIN MENU

= FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET INITIAL SET

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

FUNCTION

AUTO PICTURE ON

PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF SUPERIMPOSE ON AUTO SP

=EP TIMER OFF

=VIDEO STABILIZER ON

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

–

SHUTTLE PLUS

=VIDEO STABILIZER ON

2ND AUDIO RECORD OFF

AUDIO MONITOR HI-FI

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

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "VIDEO STABILIZER" by pressing CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS

ﬁ, then press OK or

SHUTTLE PLUS to set to "ON".

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

●

The Superimpose mode indications may jitter vertically when "VIDEO STABILIZER" is set to "ON".

●

To watch recordings with close-caption, it is necessary to set the Video Stabilizer function to "OFF".

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Repeat Playback

POWER

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

PLAY

START REPEAT

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

VCR

● The entire tape is played back 50 times.

STOP REPEAT

To stop, press STOP at any time.

NOTE:

Pressing PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE or SHUTTLE PLUS

™

or £ also stops Repeat Playback.

Counter Reset

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DISPLAY

C.RESET

REW

STOP

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POWER

TIMER

PAUSE

SHUTTLE PLUS

RESET COUNTER TO ZERO

Press C.RESET.

NOTE:

By pressing the DISPLAY button, you can change the display to show the counter reading, channel number or clock time. (Channel number is not displayed during playback.)

Tape Position Indicator

The Tape position indicator appears on screen when, from the stop mode, you press FF or 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.

NOTES:

●

"SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to "ON", or the indicator will not appear (墌 pg. 24).

●

It may take a few seconds for the Tape Position Indicator to be displayed.

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.

+++

NOTE:

It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer functions if the cassette's record safety tab is removed.

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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

Superimpose

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

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

or SHUTTLE PLUS .

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OSD

–

To recall an indication

1 Press OSD.

䡲 All indications corresponding to the current status are

displayed for 5 seconds. After that, the counter information and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode, are left displayed on the screen.

2 Press OSD again to clear the display.

䡲 The RECORD/PAUSE indication is left displayed on

the screen.

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

Clock time

Stereo program indication

Second Audio Program indication

(HR-A55U Only)

Tape position indicator

SHUTTLE PLUS

seconds.

Audio mode indications

(HR-A55U Only)

NOTES:

●

If you engage the Record Pause mode, RECORD/PAUSE is displayed regardless of the Superimpose mode setting.

●

If you select a channel on which no signal is received, the channel number is displayed regardless of the Superimpose mode setting.

CH 125 RECORD THU 12:00 AM PAUSE STEREO ] SP SAP

+++

NORM HI–FI COUNT –1:23:45

INDEX-1

Counter reading

SELECT SUPERIMPOSE SET MODE

HR-A55U HR-A35U

FUNCTION

AUTO PICTURE ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF

=SUPERIMPOSE ON

AUTO SP

=EP TIMER OFF

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

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "SUPERIMPOSE" by pressing CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS%ﬁ, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS to select the desired mode: a– Select "ON" if you want the superimposed opera-

tional indications on the TV screen.

b– Select "OFF" if you do not want the superimposed

operational indications on the screen.

FUNCTION

AUTO PICTURE ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF

=SUPERIMPOSE ON

AUTO SP

=EP TIMER OFF

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

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

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 indication

"Cassette Loaded" mark

When a cassette is loaded, the mark is displayed for 5 seconds. It blinks when the VCR's EJECT button is pushed.

INDEX indication

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Select The Soundtrack (HR-A55U Only)

Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together. Or, when viewing a pre-recorded tape that contains two separate Hi-Fi audio programs, you can choose to listen to either one by selecting either "Hi-Fi L" or "Hi-Fi R" in step 3.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

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–

SHUTTLE PLUS

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

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

or SHUTTLE PLUS .

SELECT AUDIO MONITOR SET MODE

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AUDIO

MONITOR" by pressing

, then press OK or

ﬁ

SHUTTLE PLUS to select the desired mode:

a– Hi-Fi b– Hi-Fi L c– Hi-Fi R d– Normal e– Mix

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

FUNCTION

=AUTO PICTURE ON

PICTURE CONTROL AUTO

AUTO TIMER OFF

SUPERIMPOSE ON AUTO SP

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

PREVIOUS PAGE VIDEO STABILIZER ON

2ND AUDIO RECORD OFF =AUDIO MONITOR HI-FI

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

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

=EP TIMER OFF

NOTES:

●

If the tape being played back has no Hi-Fi soundtrack, the Normal soundtrack will be heard no matter what choice you make in step 3.

●

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.

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OSD

Recording Features

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

Record One Program While Watching Another

ENGAGE TV MODE

During recording...

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

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

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

TV/VCR

C.RESET

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SELECT CHANNEL FOR VIEWING

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

Display Elapsed Recording Time

RESET COUNTER TO ZERO

Before recording starts, press C.RESET. The counter

resets to zero and displays the exact elapsed time as the

tape runs.

DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON SCREEN

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

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

● Make sure "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" (墌 pg. 24).

● The indications are not recorded.

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Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) (HR-A55U Only)

Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multichannel TV Sound broadcasts. When the channel is changed...

● The "STEREO" indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast.

● The "SAP" indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is an SAP broadcast.

● Both indications appear 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 . . .

. . . set "AUDIO MONITOR" to "HI-FI" at the Function screen (墌 pg. 25).

To Record SAP Programs . . .

(HR-A55U Only)

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

–

SHUTTLE PLUS

NOTES:

●

If a SAP program is received and "2ND AUDIO RECORD" is set to "ON", 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.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

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

or SHUTTLE PLUS .

SELECT 2ND AUDIO RECORD SET MODE

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "2ND AUDIO

RECORD" by pressing CH

5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ, then press OK or

SHUTTLE PLUS to set to "ON".

FUNCTION

=AUTO PICTURE ON

PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF SUPERIMPOSE ON AUTO SP

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

VIDEO STABILIZER ON

=2ND AUDIO RECORD ON

AUDIO MONITOR HI-FI

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

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

=EP TIMER OFF

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VCR Plus+ Timer Programming

TIMER RECORDING

Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a program that will be broadcast at some future time. The timer record function can be programmed using VCR Plus+ or Express Timer programming up to 8 shows as far as a year in advance. (墌 pg. 28 or 32) The VCR Plus+ timer programming system eliminates the need to input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the timer record function. Simply key in the PlusCode number for the TV program you wish to record and the VCR's timer will be automatically programmed. (The PlusCode programming numbers are the numbers next to the programs in most TV listing.)

(HR-A55U Only)

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

PROG.

CANCEL

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NUMBER

LOAD A CASSETTE

Make sure the record safety tab is present.

● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.

ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SCREEN

Press PROG. on the remote control.

● The clock must be set in order to access the VCR Plus+ screen. If you haven’t set the clock, the Main Menu screen appears after an error message is displayed. Refer to page 8 for the Plug & Play procedure or page 11 for the clock setting procedure.

VCR PLUS+

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9) PRESS (+/–) TO SET

EXPRESS PROGRAMMING

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER

Press the appropriate

NUMBER keys to enter the

PlusCode number printed in the TV listings for the TV program you wish to record and press OK.

If the Guide Channel Set screen appears, go to step 4. If the VCR Plus+ program screen appears, go to step 5.

● To make corrections, press CANCEL and input the correct PlusCode number.

VCR PLUS+

123

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

THEN (OK)

INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL NUMBER

The Guide Channel

–

SHUTTLE PLUS

Number, which is assigned

to the TV or cable station for the PlusCode number that you entered in step 3, will appear automatically on the Guide Channel Set screen. Input the number of the channel on which the broadcast for the PlusCode number is received on the VCR or cable box using the NUMBER keys, CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ, then press OK.

● The Guide Channel Set screen appears only when you input the PlusCode number of a station for which the Guide Channel number has not been set already.

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

GUIDE CH: 12

VCR CH : –– –

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

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NUMBER "9"

SP/EP

PROG.

NUMBER "8"

CANCEL

12 3 45

7 8 9

–

STOP+/–

TIMER

CHECK PROGRAM DATA

The PlusCode number you entered and the matching

Timer-Recording information is displayed on the Program screen. Check to make sure it’s accurate.

● To change the stop time, press STOP +/–.

● To timer-record daily or weekly serials, press DAILY (NUMBER “8”) or WEEKLY (NUMBER “9”). “DAILY” or “WEEKLY” appears on the Program screen. Pressing the button again makes each corresponding display disappear.

● If you made a mistake, press CANCEL to access the VCR Plus+ screen again and input the correct PlusCode number.

● If the PlusCode number you inputted is incorrect, "ERROR" may appear on the screen to advise you of the error. This happens when the PlusCode number is for a program which has already passed. "ERROR" is displayed for about 5 seconds and the VCR Plus+ screen reappears.

(VCR PLUS+ 12345678)

START STOP 8:00PM = 10:00PM DATE CH

12/24/98 12 SP

THU

PRESS (8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLY STOP+/– = STOP TIME, SP/EP) PRESS (OK) TO END

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/EP.

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PROGRAM 1

ATTENTION

If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one program overlaps with another, only the parts shown below in gray will be recorded.

Pattern 1: The program with the lower program number

Program 1

Program 2

Pattern 2: The program that is broadcast earlier will be

Program 1

Pattern 3: The program that is broadcast earlier will be

Program 1

will be recorded.

10:00

recorded.

10:00

Program 2

recorded, followed by the remaining portion of the other program.

10:00