JVC VCR HR A54U User Manual
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
(Hi-Fi)  
HR-A54U  
HR-A34U  
(Monaural)  
TV operation  
–
Press and hold  
TV button, then press POWER,  
TV CH +/–, VOL +/–, TV/VCR  
PROG.  
CHECK  
POWER  
TV  
1
PROG.  
DISPLAY  
TV/VCR  
SP/EP  
1
2
3
6
2
4
7
5
8DAILY 9WEEKLY  
0AUX  
4
TIMER  
CANCEL  
C.RESET  
ENTER  
OSD  
START  
STOP  
DATE  
CH  
REW  
PLAY  
FF  
REC  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
TV CH  
+
REW  
FF  
MENU  
POWER  
3
OK  
TV  
VOL  
TV  
VOL  
–
+
TV CH  
–
POWER  
TV/VCR  
TIMER  
REC  
MTB  
MENU  
VIDEO (MONO)L–AUDIO–R  
CH  
REC  
STOP/EJECT  
PAUSE  
OK  
The VCR illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the HR-A54U.  
For Customer Use:  
Enter below the Model No. and  
Serial No. which are located on the  
rear of cabinet. Retain this  
INSTRUCTIONS  
information for future reference.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
LPT0013-001A  
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3
5. Ventilation  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
3. Power Lines  
2. Power Sources  
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.  
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.  
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER  
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70  
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.  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN WIRE  
4. Power Cord Protection  
GROUND CLAMP  
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.  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION  
810-20)  
ELECTRIC SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING  
CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250. PART H)  
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
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EN  
USE  
SERVICING  
1. Accessories  
To avoid personal injury:  
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.  
• 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.  
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.  
• 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  
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.  
PORTABLE CART WARNING  
(Symbol provided by RETAC)  
should be moved with care. Quick  
stops, excessive force, and uneven  
surfaces may cause the product and  
cart combination to overturn.  
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  
3. Water and Moisture  
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.  
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 short-  
out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill  
liquid of any kind on the product.  
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.  
5. Attachments  
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer  
of this product as they may cause hazards.  
HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION  
MANUAL  
6. Cleaning  
● 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.  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do  
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth  
for cleaning.  
● 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 ੬ mark signals a reference to another page for  
instructions or related information.  
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.  
● 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  
EN  
5
NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR  
6
DITING  
33  
I
E
Edit To Another VCR .................................... 33  
Edit From A Camcorder Or Another VCR ...... 34  
Basic Connections ..................................6  
NITIAL SETTINGS  
8
I
ROUBLESHOOTING  
35  
T
Language ..................................................... 8  
Clock ............................................................ 9  
Tuner .......................................................... 10  
Set Receivable Channels..........................................10  
Add Or Delete A Channel........................................ 11  
Power ........................................................35  
Tape Transport............................................35  
Playback .................................................... 35  
Recording ...................................................35  
Timer Recording.......................................... 36  
Other Problems .......................................... 36  
IMPLE PLAYBACK AND  
SRECORDING  
12  
Simple Playback ......................................... 12  
UESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
Playback .................................................... 37  
Recording ...................................................37  
Timer Recording.......................................... 37  
37  
Q
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  
NDEX  
38  
I
List Of Terms............................................... 38  
Front View..................................................39  
Front Panel Indicators .................................39  
Rear View ..................................................39  
Remote Control........................................... 40  
PECIFICATIONS  
41  
42  
43  
S
OR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)  
F
ARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)  
W
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  
IMER RECORDING  
VCR Plus+ Timer Programming  
24  
T
(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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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR  
6
EN  
Basic Connections  
ANT. IN  
(Antenna or Cable input)  
Antenna or Cable  
Coaxial Cable  
Flat Feeder  
Matching Transformer  
(not supplied)  
AC Power  
Cord  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
OUT  
R
L
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
CH3 CH4  
Back of VCR  
AC Outlet  
RF OUT  
TV  
RF Cable  
(supplied)  
Audio/Video Cable  
(not supplied)  
75 ohm terminal  
Back of VCR  
CH3 CH4  
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EN  
7
NOTES:  
CHECK CONTENTS  
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (੬ pg. 41).  
● 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.  
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories  
1
2
3
● 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  
(੬ pg. 22).  
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.  
● For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the  
Index (REAR VIEW ੬ pg. 39).  
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.  
CONNECT VCR TO  
POWER SOURCE  
Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.  
4
5
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 (੬ pg. 12) or  
simple recording (੬ pg. 13).  
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INITIAL SETTINGS  
8
EN  
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".  
Language  
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV  
mode).  
TURN ON THE VCR  
Press POWER.  
1
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
2
ACCESS INITIAL SET  
SCREEN  
At the Main Menu screen,  
MAIN MENU  
move the highlight bar  
FUNCTION SET  
3
(arrow) to “INITIAL SET”  
TUNER SET  
by pressing CH5 or %  
,
fi
∞
= INITIAL SET  
then press OK or  
.
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
SELECT LANGUAGE  
1
POWER  
Move the highlight bar  
INITIAL SET  
1
4
2
5
3
6
(arrow) to "LANGUAGE"  
4
by pressing CH 5 or  
CLOCK SET  
∞
2
=LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
%
, then press OK or to  
select the desired  
language.  
fi
GUIDE CHANNEL SET  
7
8
0
9
4
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
● "GUIDE CHANNEL SET"  
will appear with HR-  
A54U only.  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
5
MENU  
OK  
3
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EN  
9
TURN ON THE VCR  
Press POWER.  
Clock  
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV  
mode).  
1
2
3
4
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 %  
,
fi
∞
then press OK or  
.
ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) at the Initial Set screen  
5
%
to “CLOCK SET” by pressing CH ∞ or fi, then press  
OK or  
.
● "GUIDE CHANNEL SET" will appear with HR-A54U  
only.  
SET TIME  
5
Press CH ∞ or % until  
fi
CLOCK SET  
the desired time appears,  
then press OK or  
TIME  
DATE YEAR  
– –:– –AM 1/ 1 98  
5
.
5
● Press and hold CH  
or fi to change the  
∞
%
D.S.T.  
: ON  
time by 30 minutes.  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
1
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
POWER  
1
4
2
5
3
6
SET DATE  
2
5
Press CH ∞ or % until the desired date appears,  
fi
then press OK or  
.
7
8
0
9
6
5
%
● Press and hold CH ∞ or fi to change the date by  
4
15 days.  
SET YEAR  
5
Press CH ∞ or % until the desired year appears,  
fi
then press OK or twice.  
7
8
SELECT D.S.T. MODE  
5
Press CH ∞ or % to select the desired mode.  
fi
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.  
MENU  
OK  
3
START CLOCK  
Press MENU and normal screen appears.  
9
**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.  
To Make Corrections  
Press OK or until the item you want to change blinks, then  
press CH ∞ or %  
5
.
fi
. . . on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the clock is  
adjusted to 1:00 AM.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
10  
EN  
Set Receivable Channels  
Tuner  
TURN ON THE VCR  
Press POWER.  
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV  
mode).  
1
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
2
ACCESS TUNER SET  
SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar  
MAIN MENU  
(arrow) to "TUNER SET" by  
FUNCTION SET  
5
%
3
pressing CH ∞ or fi,  
= TUNER SET  
then press OK or  
.
INITIAL SET  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL  
SET  
1
POWER  
Move the highlight bar  
TUNER SET  
1
4
2
5
3
6
(arrow) to "AUTO  
2
4
CHANNEL SET" by  
BAND  
CATV  
=AUTO CHANNEL SET  
MANUAL CHANNEL SET  
pressing CH5 or %  
,
fi
∞
then press OK or  
.
7
8
0
9
● Receivable channels in  
your area are  
4
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
automatically assigned to  
5
the CH ∞ buttons, and  
CH  
AUTO CHANNEL SET  
SCANNING...  
non-receivable channels  
are skipped.  
NOTES:  
● At the end of Auto  
Channel Set, “SCAN  
COMPLETED” appears  
on screen.  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
MENU  
OK  
3
● If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED–  
NO SIGNAL” appears on screen. Check the  
connections and start again.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
5
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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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 % , then press OK or  
.
∞
fi
2
3
ACCESS MANUAL  
CHANNEL SET SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar  
TUNER SET  
(arrow) to "MANUAL  
1
BAND  
CATV  
CHANNEL SET" by  
AUTO CHANNEL SET  
pressing CH5 or %  
,
fi
∞
1
2
5
3
6
=MANUAL CHANNEL SET  
then press OK or  
.
2
4
7
NUMBER  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
8
0
9
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
4
ADD OR SKIP DESIRED  
CHANNEL  
Input the channel number  
MANUAL CHANNEL SET  
using the NUMBER keys or  
5
%
4
5
by pressing CH ∞ or fi,  
then press OK or to set  
to "ADD" or "SKIP" as  
required. Repeat for each  
channel you want to add  
or skip.  
(CATV)  
CH 45 ADD  
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)  
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
MENU  
OK  
3
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
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SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING  
12  
EN  
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  
Simple  
1
pointing towards the VCR. Don’t apply too much  
pressure when inserting.  
Playback  
● 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.  
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV  
mode).  
FIND PROGRAM START  
POINT  
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW.  
To go forward, press FF.  
2
3
4
START PLAYBACK  
Press PLAY. "AUTO PICTURE" appears on the screen  
(when AUTO PICTURE is set to "ON" ੬ pg. 20).  
STOP PLAYBACK  
Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT  
to remove the cassette.  
INFORMATION  
1
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.  
1
4
2
5
3
6
● SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution.  
● S-VHS recording is not possible with this video recorder.  
2
7
8
0
9
4
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**  
FF (Fast-Forward)  
REW (Rewind)  
3
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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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.  
Simple  
1
2
Recording  
SELECT RECORDING  
CHANNEL  
Press CH5 . Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys,  
∞
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV  
mode).  
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.  
3
4
START RECORDING  
control, or press REC on the VCR's front panel.  
Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote  
REC Indicator  
● The REC indicator lights on the front display panel.  
PAUSE/RESUME  
RECORDING  
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.  
1
● During record pause, you can change the recording  
channel by using the CH5∞ buttons or NUMBER  
keys.  
5
6
1
4
2
5
3
6
2
NUMBER  
STOP RECORDING  
TV/VCR  
SP/EP  
7
8
0
9
Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT to  
remove the cassette.  
4
ENTER  
CH  
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.  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
REC  
3
Record safety tab  
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14  
EN  
Slow Motion  
Playback  
Features  
ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION  
PLAYBACK  
hold PAUSE for more than 2 seconds. Press PAUSE  
again to return to still picture.  
For forward slow motion during still picture, press and  
1
● Reverse slow motion is not possible with this  
recorder.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
REW  
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.  
1
1
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
1
4
2
5
3
6
2
NOTE:  
For short searches, during playback or still, press and hold FF or  
REW for over 2 seconds. When released, normal playback  
resumes.  
7
8
0
9
4
CH  
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.  
FF  
REW  
PAUSE  
START SEARCH  
While the tape is stopped, press ™ or £ ( or ).  
3
1
ACCESS DISTANT CODE  
or £ ( or ) repeatedly until the correct number is  
To access a recording 2–9 index codes away, press ™  
2
displayed on screen (only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON  
(੬ pg. 18). Playback begins automatically when the  
desired recording is located.  
Still Picture/Frame-By-  
Frame Playback  
● If necessary press REW or FF when play starts to  
search visually to find the very beginning of the  
desired program.  
PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK  
Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the CH 5 or  
∞
button to correct the picture.  
NOTE:  
1
2
An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is  
paused and then resumed.  
ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-  
FRAME PLAYBACK  
Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance one frame at a time.  
● Reverse frame-by-frame playback is not possible with  
this recorder.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
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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.  
1
2
3
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.  
1
RE-ENGAGE AUTOMATIC  
TRACKING  
1
2
5
3
6
2
4
7
Press the CH5 and buttons on the VCR's front panel  
∞
simultaneously.  
8
0
9
● When automatic tracking is re-engaged, Auto Picture  
is automatically activated.  
4
CH  
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 slow motion. During slow-  
motion playback, simply press CH  
panel or remote to adjust tracking.  
5 or  
∞ on the VCR's front  
3
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16  
EN  
Video Stabilizer  
By activating the Video Stabilizer you can correct vertical  
vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable EP  
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.  
1
ACCESS FUNCTION SET  
SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar  
MAIN MENU  
(arrow) to "FUNCTION  
= FUNCTION SET  
5
2
SET" by pressing CH ∞ or  
TUNER SET  
INITIAL SET  
%
fi, then press OK or  
.
1
1
2
5
3
6
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
2
4
7
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
8
0
9
ACTIVATE VIDEO STABILIZER  
4
HR-A34U  
HR-A54U  
FUNCTION  
FUNCTION  
3
AUTO TIMER  
OFF  
ON  
AUTO TIMER  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
SUPERIMPOSE  
AUTO SP=EP TIMER  
= VIDEO STABILIZER  
AUTO PICTURE  
SUPERIMPOSE  
AUTO SP=EP TIMER  
=VIDEO STABILIZER  
NEXT PAGE  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
MENU  
OK  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "VIDEO STABILIZER"  
3
5
%
by pressing CH ∞ or fi, then press OK or to set  
to "ON".  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
4
NOTES:  
● The Superimpose mode indications may jitter vertically when  
"VIDEO STABILIZER" is set to "ON".  
● 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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17  
Repeat Playback  
START REPEAT  
Press and hold PLAY (until "PLAY" blinks on the screen)  
during playback, then release.  
1
2
REW  
● The entire tape is played back 50 times.  
STOP REPEAT  
To stop, press STOP at any time.  
NOTE:  
Pressing PLAY, REW, FF or PAUSE also stops Repeat  
Playback.  
Counter Reset  
1
RESET COUNTER TO ZERO  
POWER  
TIMER  
PressC.RESET.  
1
2
5
3
6
2
1
4
7
8
0
9
4
Tape Position Indicator  
C.RESET  
REW  
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  
FF  
PAUSE  
+
+
+
B
E
where you are on the tape.  
COUNT  
0:33:27  
NOTES:  
3
● "SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to "ON", or the indicator will not  
appear (੬ pg. 18).  
● 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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18  
EN  
Superimpose  
This function, switchable between ON and OFF, determines  
whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen.  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
1
ACCESS FUNCTION SET  
SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by  
1
5
%
pressing CH ∞ or fi, then press OK or  
.
2
3
1
2
5
3
6
2
SELECT SUPERIMPOSE SET  
MODE  
4
7
8
0
9
HR-A34U  
HR-A54U  
4
FUNCTION  
FUNCTION  
AUTO TIMER  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
AUTO TIMER  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
= SUPERIMPOSE  
AUTO SP=EP TIMER  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
AUTO PICTURE  
=SUPERIMPOSE  
AUTO SP=EP TIMER  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
NEXT PAGE  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "SUPERIMPOSE" by  
5
%
pressing CH ∞ or fi, then press OK or to select  
MENU  
OK  
the desired mode:  
3
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.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
To recall an indication  
SCREEN  
1 Press OSD.  
Press MENU.  
Ⅲ 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.  
4
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.  
The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing.  
Operation mode  
Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) 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.).  
When the channel is changed, the new  
channel is displayed on the screen for 5  
seconds.  
CH 125  
THU 12:00 AM  
STEREO  
RECORD  
PAUSE  
] SP  
Clock time  
SAP  
Stereo program indication  
(HR-A54U only)  
+
+
+
B
E
INDEX-1  
–1:23:45  
Tape speed indication  
Second Audio Program indication  
NORM  
HI–FI  
(HR-A54U only)  
COUNT  
"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.  
Tape position indicator  
Audio mode indications (HR-A54U only)  
Counter reading  
INDEX indication  
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Select The Soundtrack  
(HR-A54U 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.  
1
ACCESS FUNCTION SET  
SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by  
5
%
pressing CH ∞ or fi, then press OK or  
.
1
2
3
1
2
5
3
6
SELECT AUDIO MONITOR  
SET MODE  
2
4
7
8
0
9
Move the highlight bar  
FUNCTION  
(arrow) to "AUDIO  
4
=AUTO TIMER  
SUPERIMPOSE  
AUTO SP=EP TIMER  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
NEXT PAGE  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
MONITOR" by pressing  
5
%
CH ∞ or fi, then press  
OK or to select the  
desired mode:  
a– Hi-Fi  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
b– Hi-Fi L  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
c– Hi-Fi R  
d– Normal  
e– Mix  
PREVIOUS PAGE  
MENU  
OK  
2ND AUDIO RECORD  
=AUDIO MONITOR  
AUTO PICTURE  
OFF  
HI–FI  
ON  
3
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
4
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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20  
EN  
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. The default  
Auto Picture  
setting is "ON".  
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV  
mode).  
Preparation  
TURN ON THE VCR  
Press POWER.  
1
2
3
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
ACCESS FUNCTION SET  
SCREEN  
%
Press CH5∞ or fi to  
MAIN MENU  
move the highlight bar  
(arrow) to “FUNCTION  
SET”, then press OK or  
= FUNCTION SET  
TUNER SET  
INITIAL SET  
.
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
1
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
POWER  
1
4
2
5
3
6
2
SELECT AUTO PICTURE  
HR-A34U  
HR-A54U  
7
8
0
9
FUNCTION  
FUNCTION  
4
4
AUTO TIMER  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
=AUTO TIMER  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
SUPERIMPOSE  
AUTO SP=EP TIMER  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
= AUTO PICTURE  
SUPERIMPOSE  
AUTO SP=EP TIMER  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
NEXT PAGE  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
Press CH 5 or % to  
∞
fi
move the highlight bar  
(arrow) to "AUTO  
PICTURE", then press OK  
or to set to "ON" or  
"OFF".  
PREVIOUS PAGE  
MENU  
OK  
2ND AUDIO RECORD  
AUDIO MONITOR  
OFF  
HI–FI  
ON  
3
=AUTO PICTURE  
NOTE:  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
When using rental tapes,  
or tapes recorded on other  
VCRs, select "ON" or  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
"OFF" as desired to give the best picture.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
5
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21  
Playback  
The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you start playback.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 12 ("Simple Playback") before  
continuing.  
START PLAYBACK  
PressPLAY.  
● The VCR adjusts the  
1
playback picture quality  
based on the quality of  
the tape in use.  
AUTO PICTURE  
NOTES:  
● When using rental tapes,  
or tapes recorded on other VCRs, set “AUTO  
PICTURE” in step 4 of the Preparation procedure to  
either “ON” or “OFF” as desired to give the best  
picture (੬ pg. 20).  
● The Auto Picture screen only appears at the begin-  
ning 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 (੬ pg. 18).  
1
1
2
5
3
6
2
4
7
8
0
9
4
3
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)  
22  
EN  
Record One Program While  
Watching Another  
Recording  
Features  
ENGAGE TV MODE  
During recording...  
● Press TV/VCR. The VCR's TV/VCR indicator goes out.  
(If you are using the RF connection (੬ pg. 6) to view  
the output from your VCR, the TV broadcast being  
recorded disappears.)  
1
● If you are using the AV connection (੬ 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.  
2
TV/VCR Indicator  
Display Elapsed Recording  
Time  
1
RESET COUNTER TO ZERO  
resets to zero and displays the exact elapsed time as the  
tape runs.  
Before recording starts, press C.RESET. The counter  
1
4
2
5
3
6
2
1
2
TV/VCR  
C.RESET  
7
8
0
9
DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON  
SCREEN  
OSD  
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" (੬ pg. 18).  
● The indications are not recorded.  
3
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23  
Stereo And SAP  
(Second Audio Program)  
(HR-A54U Only)  
Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi-  
channel TV Sound broadcasts.  
The MTS indicator lights during reception of stereo or SAP  
broadcasts, and when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP  
audio.  
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.  
MTS Indicator  
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  
(੬ pg. 19).  
1
1
4
2
5
3
6
2
To Record SAP Programs . . .  
7
8
0
9
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
4
1
2
ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by  
pressing CH5 or% , then press OK or  
.
∞
fi
SELECT 2ND AUDIO RECORD SET  
MODE  
MENU  
OK  
3
Move the highlight bar  
FUNCTION  
(arrow) to "2ND AUDIO  
=AUTO TIMER  
SUPERIMPOSE  
AUTO SP=EP TIMER  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
NEXT PAGE  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
3
RECORD" by pressing CH  
5
%
∞ or fi, then press OK  
or to set to "ON".  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
PREVIOUS PAGE  
=2ND AUDIO RECORD  
AUDIO MONITOR  
AUTO PICTURE  
ON  
HI–FI  
ON  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
NOTES:  
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN  
● 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.  
Press MENU.  
4
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TIMER RECORDING  
24  
EN  
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. (੬ pg. 24 or 28)  
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 PlusCodes are the numbers  
next to the programs in most TV listings.)  
VCR Plus+  
Timer  
Programming  
(HR-A54U  
Only)  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Make sure the record safety tab is present.  
● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.  
1
ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SCREEN  
Press PROG. on the  
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV  
mode).  
VCR PLUS+  
remote control.  
2
● The clock must be set in  
order to access the VCR  
Plus+ screen. If you  
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)  
PRESS (+/–) TO SET  
haven’t set the clock, the  
Main Menu screen  
appears after an error  
message is displayed.  
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING  
PRESS (PROG.) TO END  
Refer to page 9 for the clock setting procedure.  
ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER  
Press the appropriate  
VCR PLUS+  
123  
NUMBER keys to enter the  
3
4
PlusCode number printed  
in the TV listings for the  
TV program you wish to  
record and press OK.  
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)  
If the Guide Channel Set  
screen appears, go to step  
THEN (OK)  
PRESS (PROG.) TO END  
4.  
1
4
2
5
3
6
If the VCR Plus+ Program screen appears, go to step 5.  
2
NUMBER  
● To make corrections, press CANCEL and input the  
correct PlusCode number.  
7
8
0
9
4
INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL  
CANCEL  
NUMBER  
The Guide Channel Number, which is assigned to the  
TV or cable station for the  
GUIDE CHANNEL SET  
PlusCode number that you  
GUIDE CH: 12  
VCR CH : –––  
entered in step 3, will  
appear automatically on  
the Guide Channel Set  
screen. Input the number  
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)  
of the channel on which  
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
3
the broadcast for the  
PlusCode number is  
PRESS (PROG.) TO END  
OK  
received on the VCR or cable box using the NUMBER  
keys, CH 5 or % , then press OK.  
∞
fi
● 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.  
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25  
CHECK PROGRAM DATA  
The PlusCode number you  
PROGRAM 1  
entered and the matching  
Timer-Recording informa-  
tion is displayed on the  
Program screen. Check to  
make sure it’s accurate.  
(VCR PLUS+ 12345678)  
START  
8:00PM  
DATE  
12/24/98  
THU  
STOP  
10:00PM  
CH  
5
6
=
12 SP  
PRESS (8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLY  
STOP+/– = STOP TIME, SP/EP)  
PRESS (OK) TO END  
● 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.  
TIMER Indicator  
1
1
4
2
5
3
6
2
8
0
9
SET TAPE SPEED  
SP/EP  
Press SP/EP.  
4
TIMER  
CANCEL  
STOP+/–  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press PROG. or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED"  
appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal  
screen appears.  
7
8
3
ENGAGE TIMER MODE  
OK  
Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and the  
VCR's TIMER indicator lights.  
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.  
IMPORTANT  
If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting  
station's channel number has been changed, the wrong  
VCR or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the VCR  
Plus+ Program screen in step 5. When this happens, set the  
correct the Guide Channel number for that station.  
(੬ pg. 26, "VCR Plus+ Setup")  
Pattern 1: The program with the lower program number  
will be recorded.  
10:00  
Program 1  
11:00  
12:00  
CH10  
CH40  
Not recorded  
Program 2  
Pattern 2: The program that is broadcast earlier will be  
NOTES:  
recorded.  
● To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER  
again. Pressing once more re-engages it.  
10:00  
11:00  
12:00  
CH10  
Program 1  
● In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s  
memory backup keeps your selections for approximately  
3 minutes.  
● When timer-recording cable channels received through a  
Cable Box, be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON.  
Not recorded  
Program 2 CH40  
Pattern 3: The program that is broadcast earlier will be  
recorded, followed by the remaining portion of  
the other program.  
10:00  
11:00  
12:00  
Program 1  
CH10  
Program 2  
CH40  
Not recorded  
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26  
EN  
IMPORTANT  
If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting  
station's channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR  
or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the VCR Plus+  
Program screen (੬ step 5 on page 25). When this happens,  
perform the following steps to set the correct the Guide  
Channel number for that station.  
VCR Plus+  
Setup  
(HR-A54U  
Only)  
To ensure that VCR Plus+Timer Recording operates correctly it  
is necessary to set the VCR Plus+ "Guide Channel Set " for each  
station. Please read the following information carefully.  
VCR Plus+ Guide Channel Matching  
VCR Plus+ assigns a VCR Plus+ "Guide Channel" to broadcast  
and cable TV channels. These Guide Channel numbers are also  
called the VCR Plus+ Channel Codes. Most TV listings have a  
section, usually a chart, indicating the "Guide Channel"  
numbers assigned to each station. For accurate VCR Plus+  
Programming the VCR Plus+ Guide Channel number for each  
station should match the channel number on which it is  
received in your area.  
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV  
mode).  
NOTES:  
● In many instances the VCR Plus+ Guide Channel numbers for  
cable and broadcast TV stations DO NOT match the channel  
number on which it is received by your VCR or cable box.  
Check your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for  
details.  
● Many broadcast TV stations can be viewed on cable. Check  
your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for details.  
TURN ON THE VCR  
Press POWER.  
1
1
POWER  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
1
4
2
5
3
6
SCREEN  
2
Press MENU.  
7
8
0
9
2
4
ACCESS INITIAL SET  
SCREEN  
5
%
fi
Press CH  
or  
to  
∞
MAIN MENU  
move the highlight bar  
FUNCTION SET  
3
(arrow) to “INITIAL SET”,  
then press OK or  
TUNER SET  
.
= INITIAL SET  
MENU  
OK  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
3
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
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27  
ACCESS GUIDE CHANNEL  
SET SCREEN  
Press CH5 or % to  
∞
fi
INITIAL SET  
CLOCK SET  
move the highlight bar  
(arrow) to “GUIDE  
4
5
LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
CHANNEL SET”, then  
=GUIDE CHANNEL SET  
press OK or  
.
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
INPUT GUIDE CHANNEL  
NUMBER  
(Ex.) When inputting the  
Guide Channel number  
6 for WNJU(Ind.)  
5
%
Press CH ∞, fi or the  
appropriate NUMBER  
keys to input the  
VCR Plus+ Guide Channel  
number as shown in the  
TV listing. Then press OK  
GUIDE CHANNEL SET  
GUIDE CH :  
6
1
VCR CH : – – –  
or  
.
1
2
5
3
6
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)  
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
2
4
7
NUMBER  
8
0
9
4
INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL  
NUMBER  
(Ex.) If WNJU(Ind.) is  
5
%
Press CH ∞, fi or the  
appropriate NUMBER keys  
to input the number of the  
channel on which the  
received on channel 47  
6
7
GUIDE CHANNEL SET  
=
GUIDE CH  
:
6
Guide Channel’s broad-  
casts are received. Then  
VCR CH : 47  
press OK or  
.
MENU  
OK  
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)  
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for  
3
each instance.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS  
● In order to set the Guide Channel for a cable program,  
you must select your cable box's output channel as the  
VCR channel in step 6. If the cable box is connected to  
your VCR's ANT. IN connector, select the cable box's RF  
output channel. If the cable box is connected to your  
VCR's VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors, press  
NUMBER key "0" to select "F-1" as the VCR channel.  
● It is important that you keep the cable box ON and  
tuned to the cable station of the program you want to  
record until timer recording is completed.  
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28  
EN  
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 (੬ pg. 9).  
Express Timer  
Programming  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover  
the hole with adhesive tape, then load it into the VCR.  
1
● The VCR comes on, and the counter is reset,  
automatically.  
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV  
mode).  
ACCESS PROGRAM  
SCREEN  
Press PROG.  
If you own the HR-A54U,  
PROGRAM 1  
START  
– –:– –AM  
DATE  
STOP  
– –:– –AM  
CH  
2
3
press PROG., then START  
+/–. (If you're just starting  
out, "PROGRAM 1"  
appears.)  
=
– –/– –/– –  
––– SP  
PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY,  
9=WEEKLY), THEN (0K)  
PRESS (PROG.) TO END  
● The screen to the right  
appears.  
SET PROGRAM START TIME  
Press START +/– to enter  
the time you want  
recording to start.  
PROGRAM 1  
START  
8:00 AM  
DATE  
STOP  
– –:– –AM  
CH  
=
● Press and hold START  
+/– to move in 30-  
minute increments, or  
press and release  
repeatedly to move 1  
minute at a time.  
– –/– –/– –  
––– SP  
PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY,  
9=WEEKLY), THEN (0K)  
PRESS (PROG.) TO END  
1
4
2
5
3
6
2
SET PROGRAM STOP TIME  
stop.  
Press STOP +/– to enter the time you want recording to  
7
8
0
9
4
4
● Press and hold STOP +/– to move in 30-minute  
increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1  
minute at a time.  
CH  
START+/–  
SET PROGRAM DATE  
screen. The date you enter appears in its place.)  
Press DATE +/–. (The current date is displayed on  
5
6
SET CHANNEL NUMBER  
3
Press CH 5∞.  
● Holding down CH 5∞ rapidly scans through the  
channels.  
● If you are using a cable box (or DBS receiver), enter  
the cable box (or DBS receiver) channel, not the  
channel to be recorded. The channel to be recorded  
must be selected on the cable box (or DBS receiver).  
(The cable box (or DBS receiver) channel is the VCR's  
channel that displays the channels received by the  
cable box (or DBS receiver).)  
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29  
SET TAPE SPEED  
Press SP/EP to set the tape speed.  
7
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press PROG. or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED"  
TIMER Indicator  
appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal  
8
9
screen appears.  
ENGAGE TIMER MODE  
Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and the  
VCR's TIMER indicator lights.  
1
1
4
2
5
3
6
To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .  
. . . anytime during steps 2 through 8, press WEEKLY (NUMBER  
key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for  
daily serials (Monday–Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY"  
appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the  
corresponding indication disappear.  
2
7
8
0
9
NUMBER "9"  
TIMER  
SP/EP  
4
NOTES:  
● To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER  
again. Pressing once more re-engages it.  
● In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory  
backup keeps your selections for approximately 3 minutes.  
● 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.  
3
OK  
● When timer-recording cable or satellite channels through an  
external tuner, be sure to keep the cable box or satellite  
receiver's power ON.  
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  
will be recorded.  
10:00  
11:00  
12:00  
Program 1  
CH10  
CH40  
Not recorded  
Program 2  
Pattern 2: The program that is broadcast earlier will be  
recorded.  
10:00  
11:00  
12:00  
Program 1  
CH10  
Not recorded  
Program 2 CH40  
Pattern 3: The program that is broadcast earlier will be  
recorded, followed by the remaining portion of  
the other program.  
10:00  
11:00  
12:00  
CH10  
Program 1  
Program 2  
CH40  
Not recorded  
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
30  
EN  
Check, Cancel And Revise  
Programs  
DISENGAGE TIMER  
Press TIMER, then press POWER.  
1
ACCESS PROGRAM  
CHECK SCREEN  
Press PROG. CHECK.  
PR START STOP CH DATE  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8:00P 10:00  
10:00A 10:45  
12 12/24  
40 12/25  
2
11:30P 01:00 125 12/25  
PRESS (CHECK) TO NEXT  
1
POWER  
ACCESS PROGRAM  
SCREEN  
1
2
5
3
6
2
4
Press PROG. CHECK again to check more information.  
Each time you press PROG. CHECK, the next program's  
information appears.  
9
3
SP/EP  
4
TIMER  
CH  
CANCEL  
To Cancel Or Revise A Program...  
START+/–  
CANCEL OR REVISE A  
PROGRAM  
To cancel a program, press CANCEL.  
To revise a program, press the appropriate button:  
START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, CH5∞, SP/EP.  
MENU  
OK  
4
3
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press PROG. CHECK as many times as necessary. If  
there are still programs remaining, go to step 6.  
5
6
RE-ENGAGE TIMER  
Press TIMER.  
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31  
→
Auto SP EP Timer  
Auto Timer  
If, when recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record  
the entire program, the VCR automatically switches to EP mode  
to allow complete recording. This feature is especially handy  
when recording a program of more than 2 hours in length.  
When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically  
engaged when the VCR's power is turned off. It is automatically  
disengaged when the VCR is powered back on.  
For Example . . .  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto a 120-  
minute tape  
SCREEN  
Approximately 30 minutes  
Approximately 110 minutes  
Press MENU.  
SP mode  
EP mode  
1
Total 140 minutes  
Make sure you set "AUTO SP→EP TIMER" to “ON” at the  
Function screen before the timer recording starts.  
ACCESS FUNCTION SET  
SCREEN  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by  
5
%
pressing CH ∞ or fi, then press OK or  
.
SCREEN  
2
3
Press MENU.  
1
SELECT AUTO TIMER SET  
MODE  
ACCESS FUNCTION SET  
HR-A34U  
HR-A54U  
SCREEN  
FUNCTION  
FUNCTION  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by  
=AUTO TIMER  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
=AUTO TIMER  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
5
%
pressing CH ∞ or fi, then press OK or  
.
SUPERIMPOSE  
SUPERIMPOSE  
AUTO SP=EP TIMER  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
NEXT PAGE  
AUTO SP=EP TIMER  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
AUTO PICTURE  
2
3
→
SELECT AUTO SP EP  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
TIMER SET MODE  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AUTO TIMER" by  
HR-A34U  
HR-A54U  
5
%
fi
pressing CH  
or  
, then press OK or to set to  
∞
FUNCTION  
FUNCTION  
"ON" or "OFF".  
AUTO TIMER  
OFF  
ON  
AUTO TIMER  
OFF  
ON  
SUPERIMPOSE  
=AUTO SP=EP TIMER  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
AUTO PICTURE  
SUPERIMPOSE  
= AUTO SP=EP TIMER  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
NEXT PAGE  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
SCREEN  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
Press MENU.  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
4
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AUTO SP→EP  
5
%
TIMER" by pressing CH ∞ or fi, then press OK or  
to set to "ON".  
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.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
4
NOTES:  
● If you have programmed the VCR to timer-record 2 or more  
programs, the second program and those thereafter may not  
fit on the tape if you set the Auto SP→EP Timer mode to  
"ON". In this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then  
set the tape speed manually during timer programming.  
● In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this feature  
may leave a slight non-recorded section at the end of the tape.  
● There may be some noise at the point on the tape where the  
VCR switches from SP to EP mode.  
● The Auto SP→EP Timer feature is not available during ITR  
(Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will work with the  
following tapes: T(ST)-30, T(ST)-60, T(ST)-90, and T(ST)-120.  
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
32  
EN  
This easy method lets you record from 30 minutes to 6 hours  
(selectable in 30-min. increments) and shuts the VCR off after  
recording is finished.  
Instant Timer  
Recording (ITR)  
START RECORDING  
Press REC on the front panel.  
1
ENGAGE ITR MODE  
Press REC again. "ITR 0:30" appears on screen and "ITR"  
blinks for about 5 seconds.  
2
● The REC indicator blinks on the front display panel.  
SET RECORDING  
DURATION  
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press  
REC to extend the time. Each press extends recording  
REC Indicator  
3
time by 30 minutes.  
NOTES:  
● You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR's  
front panel.  
● After you set the ITR time, the previous display reappears.  
● To check the remaining time, press REC once during record-  
ing and the remaining time will be displayed 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.  
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EDITING  
EN  
33  
You can use your VCR as the player and another VCR as the  
recorder.  
Edit To  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Connect an AV cable between your VCR's VIDEO OUT  
and AUDIO OUT connectors and another VCR’s  
Another VCR  
1
2
VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.  
For HR-A54U owners...  
Player  
Your VCR  
● 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-A34U 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.  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
SET RECORDER’S INPUT  
Audio/Video Cable  
(not supplied)  
MODE  
Set the other VCR's auxiliary (AV) input mode.  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
3
4
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 (੬ pg. 18).  
Another VCR  
Recorder  
START RECORDER  
Set the other VCR to its record mode.  
5
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EDITING (cont.)  
34  
EN  
You can use a camcorder or another VCR as the player and your  
VCR as the recorder.  
Edit From A  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Connect an AV cable between the camcorder’s or the  
playback VCR's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT  
Camcorder Or  
Another VCR  
1
connectors and your VCR’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN  
connectors.  
For HR-A54U 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-A34U owners...  
Recorder  
Your VCR  
● 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.  
2
SET RECORDER’S INPUT  
AUDIO IN  
MODE  
VIDEO IN  
AV cable (not supplied)  
Press NUMBER key “0” to set your VCR to F-1.  
3
4
Player  
START PLAYER  
Set the camcorder or the playback VCR to its play  
mode.  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
Camcorder  
NOTE:  
If the camcorder or another VCR is equipped with a  
superimpose/OSD disable feature then set its superim-  
pose or display feature to OFF before pressing play.  
or  
Another VCR  
START RECORDER  
Player  
Set your VCR to its record mode.  
5
1
1
2
5
3
6
2
4
7
8
0
9
4
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
EN  
35  
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.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● The power cord is disconnected.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Connect the power cord.  
2. The clock works, but the VCR’s  
power won’t come on.  
● The TIMER mode is engaged with  
Auto Timer set to "OFF" (੬ pg. 31).  
Press TIMER to disengage.  
3. The remote control won’t function.  
● The batteries are discharged.  
Replace the dead batteries with new  
ones.  
TAPE TRANSPORT  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● The cassette was inserted incorrectly.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. The cassette gets stuck partway  
Make sure the cassette's window is  
facing 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.  
during loading, and is ejected.  
PLAYBACK  
SYMPTOM  
1. The tape is running but the picture  
won’t appear.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● If you’re using the RF OUT connec-  
tion (੬ pg. 6), the channel selector  
on the TV is set incorrectly.  
● If you’re using the AV connection  
(੬ pg. 6), the TV receiver is set to  
the wrong mode.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Set the channel selector to channel 3  
or 4.  
Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.  
2. Noise appears during visual search.  
● This is normal.  
3. (HR-A54U only) Breaks are  
noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.  
● Automatic tracking is engaged.  
Disengage Auto Tracking and adjust  
the tracking manually (੬ pg. 15).  
4. The playback picture is blurred or  
interrupted, even though TV  
broadcasts are clear.  
● The video heads may be dirty.  
The heads must be cleaned. Consult  
your JVC dealer.  
5. (HR-A54U only) The Hi-Fi  
soundtrack cannot be heard.  
● The AUDIO MONITOR option was  
set incorrectly.  
Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI"  
(੬ pg. 19).  
RECORDING  
SYMPTOM  
1. Recording won’t start.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● There’s no cassette loaded.  
● The loaded cassette has had its  
record safety tab removed.  
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.  
2. TV broadcasts won’t record  
properly.  
● The VCR has been set to its AUX  
mode by mistake.  
Set the VCR to the appropriate  
channel.  
3. Tape-to-tape editing won’t work.  
●The VCRs or the camcorder and the  
VCR have been incorrectly con-  
nected.  
Refer to the directions and the  
illustration under “Edit To Another  
VCR” (੬ pg. 33) or “Edit From A  
Camcorder Or Another VCR” (੬ pg.  
34) and properly connect the units.  
Make sure the power to all units is on.  
● The power to one or more of the  
units has not been turned on.  
● The recorder’s input mode has been  
set incorrectly.  
Select the recorder’s appropriate  
input mode.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
36  
EN  
TIMER RECORDING  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
SYMPTOM  
1. Timer recording won’t work.  
● The clock and/or the timer have  
been set incorrectly.  
Set the clock and/or timer correctly.  
● The timer is not engaged.  
Press TIMER and check to make sure  
that the TIMER indicator on the front  
panel lights.  
● The VCR has not been set up properly.  
Re-perform the set-up procedures.  
2. Timer programming won’t work.  
● Timer recording is in progress.  
Timer programming can’t be performed  
when timer recording is in progress.  
Wait until it finishes.  
● The timer is engaged but there’s no  
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.  
3. The Timer indicator on the front of  
the VCR won’t stop blinking.  
cassette loaded.  
● The loaded cassette has had its  
record safety tab removed.  
4. The Timer indicator on the front of  
the VCR blinks for 10 seconds and  
the timer mode is disengaged.  
● TIMER has been pressed when there  
are no programs in memory, or the  
timer record program information  
has not been programmed correctly.  
Check the programmed data and re-  
program as necessary, then press  
TIMER again.  
5. The cassette is automatically  
ejected, the power shuts off and the  
Timer indicator on the front of the  
VCR won’t stop blinking.  
● The end of tape was reached during  
timer recording.  
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.  
● The receivable stations in the new area  
are received on different channels than  
those in the previous area.  
Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setup  
procedure (੬ pg. 26).  
6. (HR-A54U only) We moved, and  
now VCR Plus+ doesn’t work  
properly.  
7. “PROGRAM FULL” is displayed on  
the screen.  
● All 8 programs of the VCR’s timer  
memory are used.  
Wait until a space in memory clears,  
or cancel unnecessary program  
information (੬ pg. 30).  
OTHER PROBLEMS  
SYMPTOM  
1. When scanning channels, some of  
them are skipped over.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
● Those channels have been preset to  
If you need the skipped channels,  
be skipped.  
restore them (੬ pg. 11).  
Press PAUSE to pause the recording,  
change channels, then press PLAY to  
resume recording.  
2. The channel can’t be changed.  
● Recording is in progress.  
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.  
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
EN  
37  
PLAYBACK  
RECORDING  
Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached  
during playback or search?  
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.  
A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.  
Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode?  
A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect  
the heads.  
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.  
Q. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame  
playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the  
problem?  
A. This is normal.  
Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording?  
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.  
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.  
Q. When returning from search to normal playback, the  
picture is disturbed. Should I be concerned about  
Q. Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape  
or a TV broadcast?  
this?  
A. No, it is normal.  
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.  
Q. Noise bars appear during search. What’s the  
problem?  
A. This is normal.  
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 and sound become momentarily  
distorted at the point where the first program ends  
and the second program begins. Is this a  
malfunction?  
A. No. This is normal.  
Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effect  
does removing the safety tab have?  
A. It disables marking of index codes.  
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.  
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.  
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INDEX  
38  
EN  
List Of Terms  
This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names.  
A
N
Add Channel............................................................... 11  
Audio Monitor ............................................................19  
Auto Channel Setting ..................................................10  
Auto Daylight Saving Time ............................................9  
Auto Picture ................................................................20  
Auto SP→EP Timer ......................................................31  
Auto Timer ..................................................................31  
Automatic Tracking .....................................................15  
Aux Input ....................................................................33  
AV Connection .............................................................6  
Next-Function Memory ...............................................17  
O
On-Screen Display......................................................18  
P
Playback .....................................................................12  
R
Record Safety Tab .......................................................13  
Recording ...................................................................13  
Repeat Playback..........................................................17  
RF Connection ..............................................................6  
B
Band ...........................................................................10  
S
C
SAP (Second Audio Program) ......................................23  
Second Audio .............................................................23  
Slow Motion Playback ................................................14  
Specifications..............................................................41  
SQPB (S-VHS Quasi Play Back)...................................12  
Still Picture Playback...................................................14  
Superimpose ...............................................................18  
Cancel Program ..........................................................30  
Cassette Adapter..........................................................12  
Check Program ...........................................................30  
Clock Setting.................................................................9  
Connection to TV..........................................................6  
Contents........................................................................5  
Counter Reset..............................................................17  
T
D
Tape Position Indicator................................................17  
Tape Speed Setting ......................................................13  
Tuner Setting ...............................................................10  
Delete Channel ........................................................... 11  
E
Editing.........................................................................33  
Express Timer Programming ........................................28  
Express Timer Recording .............................................28  
V
VCR Plus+ Timer Programming ...................................24  
VCR Plus+ Timer Recording ........................................24  
Video Stabilizer...........................................................16  
F
Frame-by-Frame Playback...........................................14  
G
Guide Channel Setting ................................................27  
I
Index Search ...............................................................14  
Insert Cassette .............................................................12  
ITR (Instant Timer Recording) ......................................32  
L
Language Selection .......................................................8  
M
Main Menu ...................................................................8  
Manual Channel Setting .............................................. 11  
Manual Tracking .........................................................15  
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EN  
39  
FRONT VIEW  
1
2
3
4
5
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
POWER  
POWER  
TV/VCR  
TIMER  
REC  
MTB  
MENU  
VIDEO (MONO)L–AUDIO–R  
CH  
STOP/EJECT  
PAUSE  
REC  
OK  
9
6
7
8
0
! @  
#
$
1 Power On/Off Button (੬ pg. 8)  
2 Cassette Loading Slot  
3 Rewind [REW] Button (੬ pg. 12)  
4 PLAY Button (੬ pg. 12)  
5 Fast-Forward [FF] Button (੬ pg. 12)  
6 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors (੬ pg. 34)  
* The HR-A34U has only one AUDIO input connector.  
7 MENU Button (੬ pg. 8)  
8 Front Panel Indicators (See below)  
9 Remote Control Sensor  
0 Channel [CH] 5 Button (੬ pg. 13)  
∞
! OK Button (੬ pg. 8)  
@ Record [REC] Button (੬ pg. 13)  
# STOP/EJECT Button (੬ pg. 12)  
$ PAUSE Button (੬ pg. 14)  
FRONT PANEL INDICATORS  
1 Power Indicator  
POWER  
TV/VCR  
TIMER  
REC  
MTS  
2 VCR Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 22)  
3 Timer Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 25)  
4 Recording Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 13)  
5 Multichannel TV Sound Indicators  
(HR-A54U only)(੬ pg. 23)  
2
1
3
4
5
REAR VIEW  
2
1
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
OUT  
R
L
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
CH3 CH4  
3
4
5
1 Power Cord (੬ pg. 6)  
2 ANT. IN Connector (੬ pg. 6)  
3 Channel 3/4 Switch (੬ pg. 6)  
4 VIDEO/AUDIO Output Connectors (੬ pg. 33)  
* The HR-A34U has only one AUDIO output connector.  
5 RF OUT Connector (੬ pg. 6)  
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INDEX (cont.)  
40  
EN  
REMOTE CONTROL  
1 PROG. Button (੬ pg. 24, 28)  
2 TV Button (See below)  
3 DISPLAY Button (No Function)  
4 TV/VCR Button (੬ pg. 22)  
5 Recording Speed [SP/EP] Button (੬ pg. 13)  
6 ENTER Button (੬ pg. 13)  
On-Screen Display [OSD] Button (੬ pg. 18)  
7 CANCEL Button (੬ pg. 30)  
Counter [C.] RESET Button (੬ pg. 17)  
8 START +/– Button (੬ pg. 28)  
9 STOP +/– Button (੬ pg. 28)  
0 Rewind [REW] Button (੬ pg. 12)  
! PLAY Button (੬ pg. 12)  
@ Record [REC] Button (੬ pg. 13)  
# MENU Button (੬ pg. 8)  
$ OK Button (੬ pg. 8)  
% PROG. CHECK Button (੬ pg. 30)  
^ POWER On/Off Button (੬ pg. 8)  
& NUMBER Buttons (੬ pg. 13, 24)  
* DAILY Timer Recording Button (੬ pg. 25, 29)  
( WEEKLY Timer Recording Button (੬ pg. 25, 29)  
) "AUX" Mode Select Button (੬ pg. 34)  
q TIMER Button (੬ pg. 25, 29)  
w Channel [CH] 5∞ Button (੬ pg. 13, 29)  
e DATE +/– Button (੬ pg. 28)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
%
^
&
*
(
)
q
TV operation – Press and hold  
TV button, then press POWER,  
TV CH +/–, VOL +/–, TV/VCR  
PROG.  
CHECK  
POWER  
TV  
1
PROG.  
DISPLAY  
TV/VCR  
SP/EP  
1
2
3
6
2
4
7
5
8DAILY 9WEEKLY  
0AUX  
4
TIMER  
CANCEL  
C.RESET  
ENTER  
OSD  
7
w
START  
STOP  
DATE  
CH  
8
e
r
t
y
u
REW  
PLAY  
FF  
9
0
!
@
#
$
REC  
STOP  
PAUSE  
TV CH +  
MENU  
3
OK  
TV  
VOL –  
TV  
+ VOL  
TV CH –  
i
r Fast-Foward [FF] Button (੬ pg. 12)  
t STOP Button (੬ pg. 12)  
y PAUSE Button (੬ pg. 14)  
u %fi Button (੬ pg. 8)  
TV Channel [CH] +/– Button (See below)  
i ™£ (  
) Button (੬ pg. 14)  
TV Volume [VOL] +/– Button (See below)  
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can  
also be used to operate your JVC TV while holding down  
the TV button.  
Installing Batteries  
How To Use  
The remote control can operate most of your VCR's  
functions.  
1 Open the battery compartment cover.  
2 Insert 2 "AA"-size batteries (provided) in the direction  
indicated under the battery cover.  
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.  
3 Replace the cover.  
Operating JVC TVs  
To operate your TV, while holding down TV, press the  
corresponding button: POWER, TV/VCR, TV CH +/–. 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.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
EN  
41  
GENERAL  
TIMER  
Power requirement  
Power consumption  
Power on  
: AC 120 V` , 60 Hz  
Clock reference  
: Quartz  
Program capacity  
: 1-year programmable timer/  
8 programs  
: 22 W (HR-A54U)  
: 20 W (HR-A34U)  
: 2 W  
Memory backup time  
: Approx. 3 min.  
Power off  
Temperature  
Operating  
Storage  
Operating position  
: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)  
: –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F)  
: Horizontal only  
ACCESSORIES  
Provided accessories  
: RF cable (F-type),  
Infrared remote control unit,  
“AA” battery x 2  
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 360 x 94 x 273 mm  
(14-3/16" x 3-3/4" x 10-3/4")  
Weight  
Format  
Maximum recording time  
SP  
: 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs)  
: VHS NTSC standard  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified.  
E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without  
notice.  
: 210 min. with ST-210 video  
cassette  
: 630 min. with ST-210 video  
cassette  
EP  
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  
: 45 dB  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Horizontal resolution  
Frequency range  
Normal audio  
Hi-Fi audio  
(HR-A54U only) : 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz  
Input/Output  
: 240 lines  
: 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz  
: RCA connectors  
(IN x 1, OUT x 1)  
TUNER  
Tuning system  
Channel coverage  
VHF  
: Frequency-synthesized tuner  
: Channels 2–13  
: Channels 14–69  
: 113 Channels  
: Channel 3 or 4 (switchable;  
preset to Channel 3 when  
shipped) 75 ohms,  
unbalanced  
UHF  
CATV  
RF output  
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FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)  
42  
EN  
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  
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105  
(973) 808-9279  
1500 Lakes Parkway  
Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5857  
(770) 339-2522  
705 Enterprise Street  
Aurora, IL 60504-8135  
(630) 851-7855  
5665 Corporate Avenue  
Cypress, CA 90630-4727  
(714) 229-8011  
10700 Hammerly Boulevard, Suite 110  
Houston, TX 77043-2310  
(713) 935-9331  
2969 Mapunapuna Place, Suite 101  
Honolulu, HI 96819-2000  
(808) 833-5828  
230 Eliot Street  
Ashland, MA 01721-2377  
(508) 881-5923  
8192 W State Road 84  
Davie, FL 33324-4611  
(954) 472-1960  
890 Dubuque Avenue  
South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804  
(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  
Don't service it yourself.  
If you ship the product...  
Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent  
CAUTION  
size and strength. Enclose, with the unit, a letter stating the  
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. No user  
problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt  
serviceable parts inside.  
or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC  
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.  
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.  
ACCESSORIES  
To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you may  
contact your local JVC Dealer.  
Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free:  
1-800-882-2345.  
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WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
EN  
43  
CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90  
JVC COMPANY OFAMERICAwarrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLYTOTHE ORIGINAL  
PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALSAND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail  
purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period")  
PARTS  
LABOR  
1
YR  
90  
DAYS  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN  
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.  
WHAT WE WILL DO:  
If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair  
and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts  
used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts thereof may be  
brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and  
above which are covered on an in-home basis.  
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:  
Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized  
service center, please call toll free: (800) 252-5722.  
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of  
your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location  
of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.  
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:  
This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:  
1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty  
installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to  
render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model or serial number has been  
altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;  
2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;  
3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner's Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;  
4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;  
5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;  
6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;  
7. Accessories;  
8. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase); from the date of purchase);  
There are no other express warranties except as listed above.  
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS  
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.  
JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER  
DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO  
TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH  
OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET  
FORTH ABOVE.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential dameges or limitations on how long an implied warranty  
lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also  
have other rights which vary from state to state.  
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.  
41 Slater Drive  
Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407  
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAILS OF  
REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION  
PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.  
For customer use:  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future  
reference.  
Model No.:  
Serial No.:  
Purchase date:  
Name of dealer:  
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JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.  
41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N.J. 07407  
JVC CANADA INC.  
21 Finchdene Square, Scarborough Ontario M1X 1A7  
0P2ri9n8teIdYVin*MUaNla*ysPiaJ  
U/U(C)  
COPYRIGHT © 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.  
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