VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-A53U (Hi-Fi)
HR-A33U (Monaural)
POWER
TV
1
4
7
2
3
5
6
TV/VCR
TIMER
ADD
8
DAILY
9
WEEKLY
CANCEL
0
AUX
ENTER
C.RESET/CH SKIP
OSD
MENU
TV
VOL
CH
SP/EP
OK
1••REW
¶REC
3PLAY
FF••¡
REW
2
FF
3
PLAY
POWER
7STOP
8PAUSE
DISPLAY
SEARCH
SKIP SEARCH
OK
TV operation
–
Press and hold TV button,
then press POWER, CH 5/∞, TV/ VCR
MENU
VIDEO (MONO)L–AUDIO–R
POWER
TV/VCR
TIMER
REC
MTS
REC
q
STOP/EJECT PAUSE
CH
5/
8
6
The VCR illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the HR-A53U.
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the rear of cabinet. Retain
this information for future reference.
INSTRUCTIONS
Model No. HR-A53U/HR-A33U
Serial No.
LPT0002-008B
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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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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 34–36 lists frequently-used terms, and
the number of the page on which they are used or explained
in the manual. This section also illustrates the controls and
connections on the front and rear panel, the front display
panel and the remote control.
● The 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
5
NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR
6
IMER RECORDING
24
I
I
T
Basic Connections ..................................6
On-Screen Timer Programming ........... 24
Check And Cancel Programs ...................................26
Auto Timer ...................................................... 27
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) .......................28
NITIAL SETTINGS
7
Language ..................................................... 7
Clock ............................................................ 8
Tuner ............................................................ 9
Set Receivable Channels............................................9
Add Or Delete A Channel........................................ 11
DITING
29
E
Edit To Another VCR ....................................29
Edit From A Camcorder Or Another VCR ......30
IMPLE PLAYBACK AND
ROUBLESHOOTING
31
SRECORDING
12
T
Power ........................................................31
Tape Transport............................................31
Playback ....................................................31
Recording ...................................................31
Timer Recording..........................................32
Other Problems ..........................................32
Simple Playback .........................................12
Simple Recording ........................................13
LAYBACK AND RECORDING
FEATURES
14
P
Playback Features ......................................14
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback.....................14
Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion ..........................14
Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Motion Playback .....14
High-Speed Search ..................................................14
Manual Tracking ......................................................15
Index Search ............................................................15
Video Stabilizer .......................................................16
Superimpose............................................................17
Select The Soundtrack (HR-A53U Only) ..................18
Repeat Playback ......................................................19
Counter Reset ..........................................................19
Next-Function Memory............................................19
Skip Search ..............................................................19
Tape Position Indicator ............................................19
Auto Picture (HR-A53U Only).......................20
Preparation ..............................................................20
Playback..................................................................21
Recording Features .....................................22
Record One Program While
UESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Playback ....................................................33
Recording ...................................................33
Timer Recording..........................................33
33
Q
NDEX
34
I
List Of Terms ...............................................34
Front View..................................................35
Front Panel Indicators .................................35
Rear View ..................................................35
Remote Control ...........................................36
PECIFICATIONS
37
38
39
S
OR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)
F
Watching Another....................................................22
Display Elapsed Recording Time ..............................22
Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program)
(HR-A53U Only)......................................................23
To Record SAP Programs (HR-A53U Only) ..............23
ARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)
W
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR
6
CHECK CONTENTS
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (੬ pg. 37).
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
Basic
1
Connections
SITUATE VCR
Antenna or Cable
ANT. IN
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.
(Antenna or Cable input)
2
3
Coaxial Cable
Flat Feeder
CONNECT VCR TO TV
The connection method you use depends on the type of
TV you have.
RF Connection
Matching Transformer
(Not supplied)
● 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.
AC Power
Cord
c– Connect the supplied RF cable between the RF
OUT jack on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s
antenna terminal. Set TV on CH3 or CH4 corre-
sponding 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.
Back of VCR
AC
Audio Cable
(not supplied)
Outlet
RF OUT
Video Cable
(not supplied)
For HR-A33U Owners:
If your TV has AUDIO IN L and R connectors, connect
the VCR to the L connector.
RF Cable
(supplied)
CONNECT VCR TO
75 ohm terminal
POWER SOURCE
Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.
Back of VCR
TV
4
5
CH3 CH4
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).
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
(੬ pg. 22).
● For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the
Index (REAR VIEW ੬ pg. 35).
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INITIAL SETTINGS
7
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 ON-SCREEN
MENU
Press MENU.
2
2
3
ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN
q
5/
8
6
At the Main Menu screen,
MAIN MENU
place the arrow next to
PROGRAM SET
3
“INITIAL SET” by pressing
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
CH5 , then press OK.
∞
= INITIAL SET
● "AUTO PICTURE" will
appear with HR-A53U
only.
AUTO PICTURE
VIDEO STABILIZER
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
ACCESS LANGUAGE
SELECT SCREEN
POWER
The messages are preset to
INITIAL SET
appear in English. If you want
to see them in Spanish or
French, place the arrow
next to “LANGUAGE
3
1
4
7
2
5
4
5
CLOCK SET
6
=LANGUAGE SELECT
5
SELECT” by pressing CH ∞,
8
9
then press OK.
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
0
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU
OK
SELECT LANGUAGE
CH5∞
At the Language Select
LANGUAGE SELECT
screen, place the arrow
1
3
¡
=ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANCAIS
next to the desired
language by pressing
8
¶
7
CH5 , then press MENU
∞
as many times as necessary
to return to the normal
screen.
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
8
TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER.
Clock
1
2
3
ACCESS ON-SCREEN MENU
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).
Press MENU.
ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN
At the Main Menu screen,
MAIN MENU
place the arrow next to
PROGRAM SET
“INITIAL SET” by pressing
FUNCTION SET
CH5 , then press OK.
∞
TUNER SET
2
3
=INITIAL SET
● "AUTO PICTURE" will
appear with HR-A53U
only.
AUTO PICTURE
VIDEO STABILIZER
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
q
5
/
8
6
ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN
Place the arrow at the
INITIAL SET
Initial Set screen next to
4
5
“CLOCK SET” by pressing
=CLOCK SET
5
CH ∞, then press OK.
LANGUAGE SELECT
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
SET DATE, TIME AND D.S.T.
POWER
The Clock Set screen is
3
1
4
7
2
5
CLOCK SET
displayed and the month
DATE
TIME
D.S.T.
1/ 1/97 WED
– –:– –AM
ON
6
digit begins blinking. Press
the appropriate NUMBER
keys to set the date and
time (if only 1 digit, press
"0" first). Press CH▲▼ to
set AM/PM and D.S.T.
8
9
PRESS NUMBER KEY (O–9)
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
0
MENU
OK
(Daylight Saving Time).
Press OK after AM/PM and D.S.T. settings.
Set D.S.T. to "ON" to set the D.S.T. according to the
VCR's clock or to "OFF" if D.S.T. doesn't apply to you.
CH
1
3
¡
When you’re finished with this set-up procedure, press
MENU to start the clock.
8
¶
7
NOTES:
● CH▲▼ can be used to perform all operations. (In this
case, press OK after each setting.)
● At the Clock Set screen, the setting that can be set
blinks.
**AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
MAKE CORRECTIONS
This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR’s
clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time.
With Auto DST activated, . . .
. . . on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 AM, the clock is
adjusted to 3:00 AM.
. . . on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the clock is
adjusted to 1:00 AM.
To change any of the settings, press OK or SEARCH
T Y until the item you want to change blinks,
then set as in step 5.
6
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Set Receivable Channels
Tuner
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 TUNER SET
SCREEN
2
3
Place the arrow next to
"TUNER SET" by pressing
MAIN MENU
q
5/
8
6
PROGRAM SET
5
3
4
5
CH ∞, then press OK.
FUNCTION SET
= TUNER SET
● If you own the HR-A53U,
go to step 6.
● "AUTO PICTURE" will
appear with HR-A53U
only.
INITIAL SET
AUTO PICTURE
VIDEO STABILIZER
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
ACCESS BAND SCREEN
Place the arrow next to
TUNER SET
"BAND" by pressing
=BAND
CH5 , then press OK.
∞
AFC
AUTO CHANNEL SET
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
POWER
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
3
1
4
7
2
5
PRESS (MENU) TO END
6
8
9
SET FREQUENCY BAND
If you receive your TV
BAND
0
channels from an external
TV
=CATV
antenna, select "TV". If you
receive your TV channels
MENU
OK
from a cable TV system,
select "CATV". Place the
CH
arrow next to your choice
5
PRESS ( ,∞) TO SELECT
1
3
¡
PRESS (MENU) TO END
5
by pressing CH ∞, then
press MENU to return to
8
¶
7
the Tuner Set screen.
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
10
PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL
SET
Place the arrow next to
TUNER SET
"AUTO CHANNEL SET" by
BAND
AFC
6
7
pressing CH5 , then
∞
press OK.
2
3
=AUTO CHANNEL SET
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
● Receivable channels in
q
5
/
8
6
your area are
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
automatically assigned to
PRESS (MENU) TO END
5
the CH ∞ buttons, and
non-receivable channels
are skipped.
AUTO CHANNEL SET
NOTES:
SCANNING ...
● At the end of Auto
Channel Set, “SCAN
COMPLETED” appears
on screen.
PRESS (MENU) TO END
● If the scan was unsuc-
cessful, “SCAN COMPLETED– NO SIGNAL” appears
on screen:
If you own the HR-A53U, check the connections and
start again.
If you own the HR-A33U, check both band setting
and connections and start again.
3
1
4
7
2
5
6
RETURN TO NORMAL
8
9
SCREEN
0
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
MENU
OK
CH
1
3
¡
8
¶
7
For HR-A53U Owners:
The VCR detects the band (TV or CATV) and selects the
correct band automatically during Auto Channel Set.
If necessary, you can check the setting at the Band screen
after Auto Channel Set has set the channels.
● At the Tuner Set screen, place the arrow next to "BAND"
by pressing CH5 , then press OK.
∞
BAND
TUNER SET
TV
=CATV
= BAND
AFC
AUTO CHANNEL SET
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
PRESS (MENU) TO END
● Press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the
normal screen.
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Add Or Delete A Channel
ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN
Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner
procedure on page 9.
2
3
1
● To add a channel, go to step 2.
● To delete a channel, skip to step 4.
q
5/
8
6
ACCESS AFC SCREEN
5
Place the arrow next to "AFC" by pressing CH ∞, then
press OK.
2
3
MAKE SELECTION
Place the arrow next to
AFC
5
"SPCL" by pressing CH ∞,
NORM
then press MENU to return
to the Tuner Set screen.
=SPCL
● AFC set to SPCL (special)
is necessary for tuning on
certain CATV systems.
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
3
1
4
7
2
5
6
NUMBER
ACCESS MANUAL
8
9
CHANNEL SET SCREEN
0
Place the arrow next to "MANUAL CHANNEL SET" by
5
pressing CH ∞, then press OK.
4
5
MENU
OK
ADD
CH
STORE OR SKIP DESIRED
CHANNEL
1
3
¡
8
¶
7
Input the channel number
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
using the NUMBER keys or
(CATV)
CH 125 ADD
5
by pressing CH ∞, then
press ADD to add or
CH.SKIP to delete. Repeat
for each channel you want
to store or skip.
SELECT CH NO. ADD
PRESS (ADD/SKIP)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
6
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SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING
12
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
Press REW or FF if you want to rewind or fast forward
to a different section of the tape.
2
3
2
3
START PLAYBACK
PressPLAY.
5
/
8
6
● With HR-A53U, "AUTO PICTURE" appears on screen
(੬ pg. 21).
STOP PLAYBACK
Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT
to remove the cassette.
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**
3
1
4
7
2
5
6
8
9
0
Compact VHS*
TC-20 (ST-C20**)
TC-30 (ST-C30**)
TC-40 (ST-C40**)
1
¶
3
¡
FF (Fast-Forward)
REW (Rewind)
* 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.
8
7
** This video recorder can record on regular VHS and
Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record and play
back regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to play
back Super VHS recordings.
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LOAD A CASSETTE
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the
hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.
Simple
1
2
Recording
SELECT RECORDING
CHANNEL
then press ENTER. (The channel changes after a few
seconds whether you press ENTER or not.)
Press CH5 . Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys,
∞
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).
● 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.
2
3
3
4
q
5
/
8
6
START RECORDING
control, or press REC on the VCR's front panel.
Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote
● The REC indicator lights on the front display panel.
REC indicator
PAUSE/RESUME
RECORDING
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.
● During record pause, you can change the recording
channel by using the CH5∞ buttons or NUMBER keys.
5
6
3
1
4
7
2
5
STOP RECORDING
6
Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT to
NUMBER
remove the cassette.
8
9
TV/VCR
0
ENTER
Accidental erasure prevention
● To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,
remove its record safety tab.
To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
SP/EP
REC
1
¶
3
7
PLAY
8
PAUSE
Record safety tab
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Still Picture/Frame-By-
Frame Playback
Playback
Features
PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK
Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the
CH 5 or ∞ button to correct the picture.
1
ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-
FRAME PLAYBACK
Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance one frame at a time.
2
3
OR
2
Press SEARCH T or Y repeatedly to advance one
q
6
frame at a time.
Press SEARCH Y for forward frame by frame
playback or SEARCH T for reverse frame by frame.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Slow Motion/Reverse Slow
Motion
3
1
4
7
2
5
6
ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION
PLAYBACK
8
9
0
During still picture, press and hold SEARCH T or
Y. Release to return to still picture.
1
OR
For hands-free slow-motion, press SEARCH T
during playback to decrease speed in the forward
direction. Continue to press T to select the various
slow motion, reverse slow motion, reverse play and
reverse search modes.
1
¶
3
¡
FF
PAUSE
REW
8
7
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
NOTE:
If noise bars appear during slow motion, press CH 5 or
∞ a few
times to remove the noise bars from screen.
Variable-Speed Search/
Reverse Motion Playback
High-Speed Search
ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED
ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED
SEARCH
SEARCH
During playback, press SEARCH T or Y.
During playback or still press FF for forward high-speed
search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.
● To increase the speed in the forward direction,
press Y repeatedly to select the various forward
search modes.
● To decrease the speed in the forward direction,
press T.
1
1
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
● To play in reverse slow motion, and in reverse play
mode, continue to press T after selecting all the
forward slow motion modes.
NOTE:
For short searches, during playback or still press and hold FF or
REW for over 2 seconds. When released, normal playback
resumes.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
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Manual Tracking
Once playback begins, the VCR’s automatic tracking function is
engaged. If noise appears in the picture, you can override this
and make the adjustment manually.
ENGAGE MANUAL
TRACKING MODE
VCR's front panel simultaneously to cancel the
automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking
adjust.
2
3
During playback, press the CH5 and buttons on the
∞
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5/
8
6
1
2
3
ADJUST MANUAL
TRACKING
Press CH5 or on the VCR's front panel or remote.
∞
Press briefly for fine adjust, or press and hold for coarse
adjust. Watch the screen and continue adjusting until
optimum picture and sound quality are achieved.
RE-ENGAGE AUTOMATIC
TRACKING
3
1
4
7
2
5
Press the CH5 and buttons on the VCR's front panel
∞
simultaneously.
6
● When automatic tracking is re-engaged, Auto Picture
is automatically activated.
8
9
0
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 CH5
or ∞ on the VCR's front panel or remote to adjust tracking.
CH
1
3
¡
FF
REW
8
¶
7
Index Search
Index codes are placed on the tape at the start of each
recording. You can find and automatically play back from the
start of any recording using the Index Search function.
START SEARCH
While the tape is stopped, press SEARCH T or Y.
1
ACCESS DISTANT CODE
SEARCH T or Y repeatedly until the correct
To access a recording 2–9 index codes away, press
2
number is displayed on screen (only if SUPERIMPOSE
is set to ON (੬ pg. 17). Playback begins automatically
when the desired recording is located.
● If necessary press REW or FF when play starts to
search visually to find the very beginning of the
desired program.
NOTE:
An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is
paused and then resumed.
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)
16
Video Stabilizer
You can correct vertical vibration when playing back unstable
EP recordings. When this function is set to "ON", vertical
vibration will be automatically corrected. *The default setting is
"OFF".
2
3
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
q
5
/
8
6
Press MENU.
1
2
ACCESS VIDEO STABILIZER
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to
MAIN MENU
"VIDEO STABILIZER" by
PROGRAM SET
pressing CH5 , then
∞
FUNCTION SET
press OK.
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
● "AUTO PICTURE" will
appear with HR-A53U
only.
AUTO PICTURE
=VIDEO STABILIZER
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
3
1
4
7
2
5
ACTIVATE VIDEO
6
STABILIZER
8
9
VIDEO STABILIZER
Place the arrow next to
0
5
"ON" by pressing CH ∞.
=ON
3
4
OFF
MENU
OK
CH
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
1
3
¡
PRESS (MENU) TO END
8
¶
7
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU.
NOTES:
● Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect with SP
recordings, during recording and during special-effects
playback.
● When you finish viewing the tape, be sure to set it back to
"OFF".
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Superimpose
This function, switchable between ON and OFF, determines
whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
2
3
SCREEN
Press MENU.
q
5/
8
6
1
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing
5
CH
, then press OK.
∞
2
3
ACCESS SUPERIMPOSE
SCREEN
3
1
4
7
2
5
Place the arrow next to
FUNCTION
"SUPERIMPOSE" by
AUTO TIMER
=SUPERIMPOSE
2ND AUDIO
6
5
pressing CH
, then
∞
press OK.
AUDIO MONITOR
8
9
● "2ND AUDIO" and
"AUDIO MONITOR" will
appear with HR-A53U
only.
0
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU
OK
CH
SELECT MODE
1
3
¡
Place the arrow next to
"ON" or "OFF" by pressing
SUPERIMPOSE
8
¶
7
=ON
5
CH ∞.
4
5
OFF
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
RETURN TO NORMAL
To recall an indication
SCREEN
1 Press OSD.
Ⅲ All indications corresponding to the current status are
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
displayed for 5 seconds, leaving the counter information,
and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode, on
the screen. (No indication during still and search.)
2 Press OSD again to clear the display.
NOTE:
If you engage the Record Pause mode, RECORD/PAUSE (or ITR
followed by the elapsed time/PAUSE) is displayed whether
"SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" or "OFF".
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 channel is changed, the new
channel is displayed on the screen for 5
seconds.
CH 125
RECORD
PAUSE
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.).
THU 12:00 AM
] SP
+
+
+
B
E
INDEX-1
–1:23:45
Clock time
Tape position indicator
NORM
HI–FI
Tape speed indicator
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.
INDEX indication
Counter reading
Audio mode indicators
(HR-A53U only)
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18
Select The Soundtrack
(HR-A53U Only)
Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal
and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together.
2
3
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
q
5
/
8
6
Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stop
mode.
1
2
3
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing
CH5 , then press OK.
∞
ACCESS AUDIO MONITOR
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to
FUNCTION
3
1
4
7
2
5
"AUDIO MONITOR" by
AUTO TIMER
SUPERIMPOSE
2ND AUDIO
pressing CH5 , then
∞
6
press OK.
=AUDIO MONITOR
8
9
● "2ND AUDIO" and
"AUDIO MONITOR" will
appear with HR-A53U
only.
0
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU
OK
SELECT MODE
CH
You have three choices:
a– Hi-Fi
AUDIO MONITOR
1
3
¡
=HI–FI
NORM
MIX
4
8
¶
7
b– Normal
c– Mix
Place the arrow next to
your choice by pressing
CH ∞.
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
5
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
5
NOTES:
● If the tape being played back has no Hi-Fi soundtrack, the
Normal soundtrack will be heard no matter what choice you
make at the Audio Monitor screen.
● If RF connection is used for TV, even if Hi-Fi audio monitor is
selected the sound will be mono and will be reproduced in
both loudspeakers.
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Repeat Playback
START REPEAT
Press and hold PLAY (until "PLAY" blinks on the screen)
during playback, then release.
1
2
2
3
● The entire tape is played back 20 times.
REW
q
5/
6
STOP REPEAT
To stop, press STOP at any time.
NOTE:
Pressing PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE or SEARCH T or Y
also stops Repeat Playback.
Counter Reset
RESET COUNTER TO ZERO
PressC.RESET.
POWER
1
3
1
4
7
2
5
6
8
9
Skip Search
0
TIMER
SKIP OVER UNWANTED
SECTIONS
Press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 4 times during playback. Each
press initiates an approximately 30-second period of
fast-motion playback. Normal playback resumes
automatically.
1
¶
3
¡
FF
1
REW
7
STOP
SKIP SEARCH
NOTE:
DISPLAY
To return to normal playback during a Skip Search,
pressPLAY.
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.
Tape Position Indicator
The Tape position indicator
appears on screen when, from the
stop mode, you press FF, REW, or
perform an Index Search. The
position of " " in relation to "B"
(Beginning) or "E" (End) shows you
where you are on the tape.
+
+
+
B
E
COUNT
0:33:27
NOTE:
"SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to "ON", or the indicator will not
appear (੬ pg. 17).
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20
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.
Auto Picture
(HR-A53U
Only)
Preparation
TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER.
1
2
3
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU.
ACCESS AUTO PICTURE
SCREEN
2
3
Press CH5 to place the
∞
MAIN MENU
q
5
/
8
6
arrow next to “AUTO
PICTURE”, then press OK.
PROGRAM SET
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
=AUTO PICTURE
VIDEO STABILIZER
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
SELECT MODE
"ON" by pressing CH5∞.
Place the arrow next to
AUTO PICTURE
=ON
4
5
POWER
OFF
NOTE:
3
1
4
7
2
5
When using rental tapes,
or tapes recorded on other
VCRs, select "ON" or
"OFF" as desired to give
the best picture.
6
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
8
9
0
RETURN TO NORMAL
MENU
OK
SCREEN
CH
Press MENU.
1
3
¡
8
¶
7
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Playback
The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you start
playback.
Before beginning, perform steps 1 and 2 on page 12 ("Simple
Playback") before continuing.
2
3
START PLAYBACK
q
5/
8
6
PressPLAY.
● The VCR adjusts the
1
playback picture quality
AUTO PICTURE
based on the quality of
the tape in use.
NOTE:
● The Auto Picture screen only appears at the beginning of
automatic tracking. Even though the screen doesn't appear
after that, the Auto Picture function is operative.
● SUPERIMPOSE must be set to "ON" or the Auto Picture screen
will not appear (੬ pg. 17).
3
1
4
7
2
5
6
8
9
0
1
¶
3
¡
8
7
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)
22
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.
2
3
SELECT CHANNEL FOR
VIEWING
q
5
/
8
6
Use the TV’s channel selector to set the channel you
want to watch.
2
TV/VCR indicator
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
1
2
tape runs.
3
1
4
7
2
5
6
DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON
SCREEN
8
9
TV/VCR
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.
0
OSD
● Make sure "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" (੬ pg. 17).
● The indications are not be recorded.
1
¶
3
¡
8
7
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Stereo And SAP
(Second Audio Program)
(HR-A53U Only)
Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi-
channel TV Sound broadcasts.
2
3
The MTS indicator lights during reception of stereo or SAP
broadcasts, and when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP
audio.
q
5/
8
6
To Record Stereo Programs . . .
. . . simply follow the basic recording procedure.
To Listen To Stereo Soundtrack During Recording . . .
. . . select "HI-FI" at the Audio Monitor screen (੬ pg. 18).
MTS indicator
To Record SAP Programs . . .
(HR-A53U Only)
ACCESS MAIN MENU
3
1
4
7
2
5
SCREEN
Press MENU.
6
8
9
1
0
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
MENU
OK
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing
CH
5
CH ∞, then press OK.
1
3
¡
2
8
¶
7
ACCESS 2ND AUDIO
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "2ND AUDIO" by pressing
5
CH ∞, then press OK.
3
4
SELECT MODE
"ON" by pressing CH ∞.
Place the arrow next to
2ND AUDIO
5
=ON
OFF
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
RETURN TO NORMAL
NOTES:
SCREEN
● If a SAP program is received, the SAP audio is recorded on
both the Normal and Hi-Fi tracks. The main audio program is
not recorded.
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
5
● If a non-SAP program is received, the main audio is recorded
on both the Hi-Fi and Normal audio tracks.
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TIMER RECORDING
24
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. 8).
On-Screen
Timer
LOAD A CASSETTE
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover
the hole with adhesive tape, then load.
1
● The VCR comes on, and the counter is reset,
automatically.
Programming
ACCESS ON-SCREEN
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).
MENU
Press MENU.
2
ACCESS PROGRAM SET
SCREEN
2
3
Make sure the arrow is next to "PROGRAM SET", then
press OK.
q
5
/
8
6
3
SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER
Press the appropriate
NUMBER keys or CH5 to
PROGRAM 1
∞
4
select a vacant program
number, then press OK. The
first time you set the timer
programming function, all
the program numbers will
be blank; in this case just
press OK when the Program
Set screen appears.
DATE
START
STOP
– –/– –
– –:– – AM
– –:– – AM
– – SP
CHANNEL
PRESS NUMBER KEY (O–9)
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
SET PROGRAM
INFORMATION
3
1
4
7
2
5
6
NUMBER
Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date,
8
9
NUMBER "9"
start/stop time and channel number. Press CH5 to set
∞
NUMBER "8"
5
AM/PM and tape speed (SP or EP). Press OK after AM/
0
PM, channel number and tape speed settings.
MENU
OK
● Any information comprised of 1 digit (except the
channel number) should have a "0" entered before it.
5
● It is possible to set all information using the CH
∞
CH
1
button.
(In this case, press OK after each setting.) Do not use
the CH ∞ button to set the date.
3
¡
8
¶
7
● At the Program Set screen, the setting that can be set
blinks.
NOTE:
If you are using a cable box, enter the cable box
channel, not the channel to be recorded. The channel
to be recorded must be selected on the cable box. (The
cable box channel is the VCR's channel that displays
the channels received by the cable box.)
** You can record selected programs at the same time
every weekday, or once a week. Before entering the
month, press NUMBER key “8” (DAILY) or “9”
(WEEKLY). Either "DAILY" or "WEEKLY" appears.
Press again and "DAILY" or "WEEKLY" disappears.
For weekly recording, the desired date for the day of
the week must be entered.
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MAKE CORRECTIONS
To change any of the settings, press OK or SEARCH
TY until the item you want to change begins
blinking. Then set as in step 5.
6
RETURN TO NORMAL
2
3
SCREEN
q
5/
8
6
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
● Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen
7
8
(੬ pg. 27).
ENGAGE TIMER MODE
Press TIMER. The VCR's TIMER indicator lights and the
VCR turns off automatically.
TIMER indicator
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.
● If you select "PROGRAM SET" without having set the date and
time, an error message appears. Follow its instructions.
● If you enter a start time that has already passed, "ERROR"
appears on the screen and blinks.
3
1
4
7
2
5
6
8
9
● Programs that start after midnight must have the next day’s date.
● After timer recording is completed, the VCR’s power goes off
automatically.
● You can program the timer while a regular recording is in
progress; the on-screen menu will not be recorded.
● If the end of tape is reached during timer recording, the
cassette is automatically ejected.
● When timer-recording cable or satellite channels through an
external tuner, be sure to keep the cable box or satellite
receiver's power ON.
0
TIMER
MENU
OK
CH
1
3
¡
8
¶
7
EXAMPLE
If you program the VCR to timer
PROGRAM 1
record a show on December 24
on channel 40 from 12:00 noon
to 1:00 PM in SP mode, the
screen will look like this:
DATE
12/24 WED
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
40 SP
START
STOP
CHANNEL
PRESS NUMBER KEY (O–9)
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)
26
Check And Cancel Programs
DISENGAGE TIMER
Press TIMER, then press POWER.
1
2
3
ACCESS MAIN MENU
q
5
/
8
6
SCREEN
Press MENU.
2
ACCESS PROGRAM SET
SCREEN
5
Press CH ∞ to place the arrow next to "PROGRAM
SET", then press OK.
3
4
CHECK PROGRAM
INFORMATION
POWER
3
1
4
7
2
5
5
Press CH ∞ to check the programs in succession.
6
8
9
0
TIMER
To Cancel A Program . . .
MENU
OK
CH
CANCEL A PROGRAM
1
3
¡
Press CANCEL.
8
¶
7
● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as many times as necessary.
5
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU. If there are still programs remaining, go to
step 7.
6
RE-ENGAGE TIMER
Press TIMER again.
7
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Auto Timer
When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically
engaged when the VCR's power is turned off and automatically
disengaged when the VCR is powered back on.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
2
3
SCREEN
q
5/
8
6
Press MENU.
1
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing
5
CH ∞, then press OK.
2
3
ACCESS AUTO TIMER
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "AUTO TIMER" by pressing
5
CH ∞, then press OK. Now skip to step 2 of the
3
1
4
7
2
5
procedure below.
6
Or, during on-screen timer programming ...
8
9
0
ACCESS AUTO TIMER
SCREEN
TIMER
MENU
OK
CH
In step 7 in the On-Screen Timer Programming proce-
dure (੬ pg. 25), press MENU.
1
3
¡
1
8
¶
7
SELECT MODE
Place the arrow next to
your choice ("ON" or
AUTO TIMER
ON
=OFF
5
2
"OFF") by pressing CH ∞.
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
3
NOTE:
For safety, when AUTO TIMER is set to “OFF”, all other VCR
functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To
disengage the timer, press TIMER.
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)
28
This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours
(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the VCR off after
recording is finished.
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
2
3
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press
REC to extend the time. Each press extends recording
3
time by 30 minutes.
q
5
/
8
6
NOTES:
● You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR's
front panel.
● To check the remaining time, press REC once during record-
ing and the remaining time will be displayed on the screen for
about 5 seconds. Be careful not to press REC again within
these 5 seconds, or you will round the recording time up to
the next 30 minute increment.
REC indicator
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EDITING
29
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
VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.
Another VCR
1
For HR-A53U owners...
● When connecting to a monaural VCR, connect your
VCR's AUDIO OUT L connector to the AUDIO IN
connector on the monaural VCR.
Player
Your VCR
For HR-A33U owners...
● When connecting to a Hi-Fi VCR, connect your
VCR's AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO IN L
connector on the Hi-Fi VCR.
LOAD CASSETTES
Insert the playback cassette into your VCR and the
cassette to be recorded on into the other VCR.
2
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
SET RECORDER’S INPUT
MODE
Audio/Video Cable
(not supplied)
Select the other VCR's auxiliary (AV) input mode.
3
4
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
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. 17).
Another VCR
Recorder
START RECORDER
Set the other VCR to its record mode.
5
2
3
q
5
/
8
6
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EDITING (cont.)
30
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-A53U owners...
● When using a monaural camcorder or a monaural
VCR, connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the
AUDIO IN L connector on your VCR.
For HR-A33U owners...
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.
2
3
LOAD A CASSETTE
Insert the cassette to be recorded on into your VCR and
the playback cassette into the camcorder or the
playback VCR.
q
5
/
8
6
2
SET RECORDER’S INPUT
AUDIO IN
MODE
Press NUMBER key “0” to set your VCR to AUX.
VIDEO
IN
3
4
Player
START PLAYER
AV cable
(not supplied)
Set the camcorder or the playback VCR to its play
mode.
VIDEO
OUT
Camcorder
NOTE:
or
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.
AUDIO OUT
Another VCR
START RECORDER
Player
Set your VCR to its record mode.
5
3
1
4
7
2
5
6
8
9
0
1
¶
3
¡
8
7
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TROUBLESHOOTING
31
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. 27).
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 window side is up, the
rear label side is facing you and the
arrow on the front of the cassette is
pointing towards the VCR. Then insert
the cassette.
during loading, and is ejected.
PLAYBACK
SYMPTOM
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Set the channel selector to channel 3
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.
1. The tape is running but the picture
won’t appear.
or 4.
Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.
2. Noise appears during visual search.
● This is normal.
3. (HR-A53U Only) Breaks are
noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.
● Automatic tracking is engaged.
Engage and adjust 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-A53U Only) The Hi-Fi
soundtrack cannot be heard.
● The AUDIO MONITOR option at the
Function Set screen was set incorrectly.
Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI"
(੬ pg. 18).
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. 29)
or “Edit From A Camcorder Or Another
VCR” (੬ pg. 30) and properly connect
the units.
● The power to one or more of the
units has not been turned on.
● The recorder has not been set to its
AUX mode.
Make sure the power to all units is on.
Set the recorder to its AUX mode.
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32
TIMER RECORDING
SYMPTOM
1. Timer recording won’t work.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
● 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. On-screen 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.
3. The Timer indicator on the front of
the VCR won’t stop blinking.
● 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.
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.
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).
2. The channel can’t be changed.
● Recording is in progress.
Press PAUSE to pause the recording,
change channels, then press PLAY to
resume recording.
ATTENTION:
This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction. If the
VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the power cord from the AC supply. Wait for a while and then
plug the power back in. Eject and check the condition of the cassette. If everything appears normal resume operating the VCR as
usual.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
33
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 multi-speed search to normal
playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be
concerned about this?
Q. Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape
or a TV broadcast?
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 multi-speed 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 becomes momentarily distorted
at the point where the first program ends and the
second program begins. Is this a malfunction?
A. No. This is normal.
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
34
List Of Terms
This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names.
A
O
Add Channel............................................................... 11
AFC.............................................................................11
Audio Monitor ............................................................18
Auto Channel Setting ..................................................10
Auto Daylight Saving Time ............................................8
Auto Picture ................................................................20
Auto Timer ..................................................................27
Automatic Tracking .....................................................15
Aux Input ....................................................................30
AV Connection .............................................................6
On-Screen Display......................................................17
On-Screen Timer Programming ...................................24
On-Screen Timer Recording ........................................24
P
Playback .....................................................................12
R
Record Safety Tab .......................................................13
Recording ...................................................................13
Repeat Playback..........................................................19
Reverse Motion Playback ............................................14
Reverse Slow Motion Playback ...................................14
RF Connection ..............................................................6
B
Band .............................................................................9
C
S
Cancel Program ..........................................................26
Cassette Adapter..........................................................12
Check Program ...........................................................26
Clock Setting.................................................................8
Connection to TV..........................................................6
Contents........................................................................5
Counter Reset..............................................................19
SAP (Second Audio Program) ......................................23
Second Audio .............................................................23
Skip Search .................................................................19
Slow Motion Playback ................................................14
Specifications..............................................................37
Still Picture Playback...................................................14
Superimpose ...............................................................17
D
T
Delete Channel ........................................................... 11
Tape Position Indicator................................................19
Tape Speed Setting ......................................................13
Tuner Setting .................................................................9
E
Editing.........................................................................29
F
V
Frame-by-Frame Playback...........................................14
Function Setting ..........................................................17
Variable-Speed Search ................................................14
Video Stabilizer...........................................................16
I
Index Search ...............................................................15
Insert Cassette .............................................................12
ITR (Instant Timer Recording) ......................................28
L
Language Selection .......................................................7
M
Main Menu ...................................................................7
Manual Channel Setting .............................................. 11
Manual Tracking .........................................................15
N
Next-Function Memory ...............................................19
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FRONT VIEW
1
2
3
5
4
REW
2
FF
3
PLAY
POWER
OK
MENU
VIDEO (MONO)L–AUDIO–R
POWER
TV/VCR
TIMER
REC
MTS
REC
q
STOP/EJECT PAUSE
CH
8
5/
6
6
7
8
9
0
! @
#
$
1 Power On/Off Button (੬ pg. 7)
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. 30)
* The HR-A33U has only one AUDIO input connector.
7 MENU Button (੬ pg. 7)
8 Front Panel Indicators (See below)
9 Remote Control Sensor
0 Channel [CH] 5 Button (੬ pg. 13)
∞
! OK Button (੬ pg. 7)
@ 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-A53U only)(੬ pg. 23)
2
1
3
4
5
REAR VIEW
1
2
3
OUT
ANT. IN
RF OUT
R
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
CH3 CH4
4
5
1 Power Cord (੬ pg. 6)
3 ANT. IN Connector (੬ pg. 6)
4 Channel 3/4 Switch (੬ pg. 6)
5 RF OUT Connector (੬ pg. 6)
2 VIDEO/AUDIO Output Connectors (੬ pg. 29)
* The HR-A33U has only one AUDIO output connector.
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INDEX (cont.)
36
1 TV Button (See below)
REMOTE CONTROL
2 TV/VCR Button (੬ pg. 22)
3 CANCEL Button (੬ pg. 26)
Channel [CH] SKIP Button (੬ pg. 11)
Counter [C.] RESET Button (੬ pg. 19)
4 TIMER Button (੬ pg. 25)
$
%
5 ADD Button (੬ pg. 11)
POWER
6 TV Volume [VOL] +/– Button (See below)
7 Recording Speed [SP/EP] Button (੬ pg. 13)
8 Rewind [REW] Button (੬ pg. 12)
9 PLAY Button (੬ pg. 12)
0 Record [REC] Button (੬ pg. 13)
! STOP Button (੬ pg. 12)
1
TV
3
1
4
7
2
5
6
^
&
*
(
)
q
w
e
2
3
4
TV/VCR
TIMER
ADD
8 DAILY
9
WEEKLY
@ DISPLAY Button (No Function)
# SEARCH Button (੬ pg. 14)
CANCEL 0 AUX
ENTER
C.RESET/CH SKIP
OSD
$ POWER On/Off Button (੬ pg. 7)
% NUMBER Buttons (੬ pg. 13)
^ DAILY Timer Recording Button (੬ pg. 24)
& WEEKLY Timer Recording Button (੬ pg. 24)
* "AUX" Mode Select Button (੬ pg. 30)
( ENTER Button (੬ pg. 13)
MENU
5
6
7
8
TV
CH
VOL
SP/EP
OK
1••REW
¶REC
3PLAY
7STOP
FF••¡
8PAUSE
9
0
!
@
#
r
t
On-Screen Display [OSD] Button (੬ pg. 17)
) MENU Button (੬ pg. 7)
DISPLAY
SEARCH
SKIP SEARCH
q Channel [CH] 5∞ Button (੬ pg. 13)
TV operation – Press and hold TV button,
then press POWER, CH 5/∞, TV/ VCR
w OK Button (੬ pg. 7)
e Fast-Foward [FF] Button (੬ pg. 12)
r PAUSE Button (੬ pg. 14)
t SKIP SEARCH Button (੬ pg. 19)
Buttons shown in white on the illustration above can be
used to operate JVC TVs.
Installing Batteries
How To Use
The remote control can operate most of your VCR's functions,
as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets (see below).
1 Point the remote control toward the sensor window.
2 Press the appropriate operation button.
3 The maximum operating distance of the remote control
is about 8 m.
1 Open the battery compartment cover.
2 Insert 2 "AA"-size batteries (provided) in the direction
indicated under the battery cover.
3 Replace the cover.
Operating JVC TVs
To operate your TV, while holding down TV, press the
5
corresponding button: POWER, TV/VCR, 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
37
GENERAL
TIMER
Power requirement
Power consumption
: AC 120 V` , 60 Hz
: 21 W (HR-A53U)
: 19 W (HR-A33U)
Clock reference
: Quartz (HR-A53U)
AC line (HR-A33U)
: 1-year programmable timer/
8 programs
: Approx. 3 min.
Program capacity
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
Memory backup time
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 360 x 94 x 276 mm
ACCESSORIES
(14-3/16" x 3-3/4" x 10 -7/8")
: 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs)
: VHS NTSC standard
Provided accessories
: RF cable (F-type),
Infrared remote control unit,
“AA” battery x 2
Weight
Format
Maximum recording time
SP
: 210 min. with ST-210 video
cassette
: 630 min. with ST-210 video
cassette
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified.
E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without
notice.
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-A53U 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.)
38
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
(201) 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
39
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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DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
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JVC CANADA INC.
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