VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-A63U (Hi-Fi)
HR-A43U (Monaural)
MBR SET
TV
POWER
1
4
7
2
3
CABLE
TV/VCR
6
5
8
DAILY
9
WEEKLY
TIMER
ADD
CANCEL
0
AUX
ENTER
C.RESET/CH SKIP
OSD
MENU
TV
VOL
CH
SP/EP
OK
REW
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FF
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PLAY
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¶REC
3PLAY
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POWER
7STOP
8PAUSE
DISPLAY
SEARCH
SKIP SEARCH
OK
TV, CABLE operation
TV CABLE button, then press POWER,
CH 5/∞, TV/VCR, 9, ENTER
–
Press and hold
MENU
0
–
VIDEO (MONO)L–AUDIO–R
REC
PLAY
PAUSE
SP
ST
SAP
AM
CH
REC
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STOP/EJECT PAUSE
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The VCR illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the HR-A63U.
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-A63U/HR-A43U
Serial No.
LPT0002-004A
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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 40–43 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
28
I
I
T
Basic Connections ..................................6
On-Screen Timer Programming ........... 28
Check And Cancel Programs ...................................30
Auto Timer ...................................................... 31
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) .......................32
NITIAL SETTINGS
7
Plug & Play ..................................................7
Language ..................................................... 8
Clock ............................................................ 9
Preparation ................................................................9
Semi-Auto................................................................10
Manual ....................................................................11
Auto ........................................................................11
Tuner ..........................................................12
Set Receivable Channels..........................................12
Add Or Delete A Channel........................................14
DITING
33
E
Edit To Another VCR ....................................33
Edit From A Camcorder Or Another VCR ......34
PECIAL FEATURES
TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ..............................35
Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control...................36
35
S
IMPLE PLAYBACK AND
SRECORDING
15
ROUBLESHOOTING
37
T
Simple Playback .........................................15
Power ........................................................37
Tape Transport............................................37
Playback ....................................................37
Recording ...................................................37
Timer Recording..........................................38
Other Problems ..........................................38
Simple Recording ........................................16
LAYBACK AND RECORDING
FEATURES
17
P
Playback Features ......................................17
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback.....................17
Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion ..........................17
Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Motion Playback .....17
High-Speed Search ..................................................17
Manual Tracking ......................................................18
Video Stabilizer .......................................................19
Superimpose............................................................20
Select The Soundtrack (HR-A63U Only) ..................21
Index Search ............................................................22
Skip Search ..............................................................22
Tape Position Indicator ............................................22
Repeat Playback ......................................................23
Counter Reset ..........................................................23
Next-Function Memory............................................23
Auto Picture ................................................24
Preparation ..............................................................24
Playback..................................................................25
Recording Features .....................................26
Record One Program While
UESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Playback ....................................................39
Recording ...................................................39
Timer Recording..........................................39
39
Q
NDEX
40
I
List Of Terms ...............................................40
Front View..................................................41
Rear View ..................................................42
Front Display Panel.....................................42
Remote Control ...........................................43
PECIFICATIONS
44
45
46
S
OR SERVICING
F
Watching Another....................................................26
Display Elapsed Recording Time ..............................26
Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program)
(HR-A63U Only)......................................................27
To Record SAP Programs (HR-A63U Only) ..............27
ARRANTY
W
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR
6
CHECK CONTENTS
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (੬ pg. 44).
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-A43U 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
● The clock and tuner channels will automatically be
set when the antenna is connected and when the AC
is first connected to the VCR (੬ pg. 7).
(If "Auto" or "CH" is displayed on the front display
panel before the VCR is powered on, the clock and
tuner channels are being set automatically. Wait for
the time to be displayed on the front display panel
before powering on the VCR.)
4
5
CH3 CH4
NOTES:
FINAL PREPARATION FOR
USE
● 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.
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. 15) or
simple recording (੬ pg. 16).
● 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. 26).
● For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the
Index (REAR VIEW ੬ pg. 42).
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INITIAL SETTINGS
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The Plug & Play function sets the clock and tuner channels
automatically when power is first connected to the VCR. The
antenna cable must be connected for the Plug & Play function.
Plug & Play
The time and date can be set automatically from clock setting
data that is transmitted by one of the regular TV broadcast
channels. We call this TV channel the “Host Channel” and it is
a PBS channel in your area.
Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set
PLUG & PLAY SETUP
Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (੬ pg. 6). Then
connect the VCR’s power plug to an AC outlet. Do not
1
power on the VCR. The clock and tuner channels will
automatically be set.
3
● Auto clock set is performed first. The auto clock set
function scans all the channels received by your VCR
to find the Host Channel and then sets the clock.
"Auto" blinks on the front display panel during Auto
clock set.
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5/
8
● Auto channel set is performed next. The auto channel
set function scans all the channels that are receivable
by your VCR. It then automatically assigns each
receivable channels to the CH▲▼ buttons. It skips
non-receivable channels. During auto channel set the
channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned
and set.
IMPORTANT
● When Plug & Play has been completed successfully the
correct time is displayed.
● Don’t press any buttons on the VCR or remote while
Plug & Play is in progress.
● If "AUTO CLOCK SET" or "SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET"
is selected at the Override Auto Clock Set screen on
page 10, the clock will be adjusted automatically by
the Host PBS every hour on the hour (except for
11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) by the
incoming PBS channel clock setting data. (This
automatic clock adjustment can only be performed
when the VCR’s power is turned off. The clock will
be adjusted on the hour based on the time displayed
on the VCR, not on the actual real time.) The default
setting is "AUTO CLOCK SET".
● If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display
panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of
a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone, or an
incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this
case, perform the Semi-Auto (੬ pg. 10) or Manual
Clock Set (੬ pg. 11) procedure. Auto channel set has
already taken place and it need not be set again.
● If “- -:- -” appears on the display, your antenna cable
may not be connected to the VCR, there may not be a
Host PBS signal available in your area, or your cable
box may not be set to the PBS channel. Ensure that the
antenna cable is connected correctly. If you use a cable
box ensure that your local PBS is selected on your cable
box (੬ ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS). Then
power on and power off the VCR; the Plug & Play
function will be automatically reactivated and "Auto"
will be displayed on the VCR's front panel. If everything
is connected and set correctly, perform the Manual
Clock Set procedure (੬ pg. 11). Auto channel set has
not yet taken place, so please also perform the “Set
Receivable Channels” procedure (੬ pg. 12).
● If you perform Plug & Play successfully, there’s no need to
perform the Clock (੬ pg. 9) and Tuner (੬ pg. 12)
procedures. If, however, you want to add or delete
channels, refer to “Add Or Delete A Channel” on page 14.
ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS
If you perform the Plug & Play procedure . . .
● Select the PBS channel on your cable box before plugging
your VCR’s power plug into the AC outlet. (If you have
more than one PBS channel, you may have to select an
alternative PBS channel if Plug & Play is not successful.)
● If there is no PBS channel in your area, perform the
Manual Clock Set procedure (੬ pg. 11).
● For automatic clock adjustment to take place the VCR's
power must be off and the cable box must be set to the
PBS channel at clock adjustment times.
● If you perform Plug & Play successfully, D.S.T. will be set to
“AUTO”. At the D.S.T. adjustment time (੬ pg. 11), your
VCR's power must be off and your cable box must be set to
the host PBS channel in your area for the D.S.T. adjustment
to take place. If the clock is not set correctly, change the
D.S.T. setting to “ON” or “OFF. See step 9 of Semi-Auto
procedure (੬ pg. 10) or step 6 of Manual procedure (੬
pg. 11).
NOTE:
f the memory backup fails, because of a power outage or because
the AC was removed from the VCR, Plug & Play will be performed
when power is restored to the VCR.
PM
During Initial Auto Clock Set
"Auto" blinks.
During Auto Channel Set
The channel numbers are displayed
as they are scanned and set.
Plug & Play Completed
The current time (including
AM/PM) is displayed.
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
8
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
3
ACCESS CUSTOM SET
SCREEN
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At the Main Menu screen,
MAIN MENU
move the highlight bar
PROGRAM SET
3
(arrow) to “CUSTOM SET”
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
by pressing CH5 , then
∞
press OK.
= CUSTOM SET
AUTO PICTURE
VIDEO STABILIZER
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
ACCESS LANGUAGE
SELECT SCREEN
The messages are preset to
POWER
CUSTOM SET
appear in English. If you want
to see them in Spanish or
3
1
4
7
2
5
4
5
OVERRIDE
AUTO CLOCK SET
=LANGUAGE SELECT
French, move the highlight
bar (arrow) to “LANGUAGE
6
5
SELECT” by pressing CH ∞,
8
0
9
then press OK.
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU
OK
SELECT LANGUAGE
At the Language Select
CH5∞
LANGUAGE SELECT
screen, move the highlight
bar (arrow) to the desired
language by pressing
1
3
¡
=ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANCAIS
8
¶
7
5
CH ∞, 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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Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly
by the Plug & Play function. Access the Override Auto Clock
Set screen to choose the Auto, Semi-Auto or Manual clock
setting procedure. Each procedure starts from step 5. *Auto
need only be selected if Semi-Auto or Manual had previously
been selected.
Clock
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).
Preparation
TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER.
1
ACCESS ON-SCREEN
3
MENU
Press MENU.
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5/
8
2
ACCESS CUSTOM SET
SCREEN
At the Main Menu screen,
move the highlight bar
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET
3
(arrow) to “CUSTOM SET”
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
5
by pressing CH ∞, then
press OK.
=CUSTOM SET
AUTO PICTURE
VIDEO STABILIZER
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
POWER
ACCESS CLOCK SET MODE
SELECT SCREEN
3
1
4
7
2
5
6
Move the highlight bar
CUSTOM SET
8
0
9
(arrow) at the Custom Set
4
screen to “OVERRIDE
=OVERRIDE
AUTO CLOCK SET” by
AUTO CLOCK SET
pressing CH5 , then
∞
LANGUAGE SELECT
press OK.
MENU
OK
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
CH
PRESS (MENU) TO END
1
3
¡
8
¶
7
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Semi-Auto
10
SELECT MODE
At the Override Auto
Clock Set screen, move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET”
by pressing CH▲▼, then
press OK.
OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET
5
6
AUTO CLOCK SET
=SEMI–AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL CLOCK SET
3
6
q
5/
8
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
ACCESS SELECT SCREENS
At the Semi-Auto Clock Set
screen, move the highlight
bar (arrow) to the desired
SEMI–AUTO CLOCK SET
= HOST CHANNEL SELECT
mode by pressing CH▲▼,
TIME ZONE SELECT
then press OK.
D.S.T. SELECT
To select the Host Channel
— step 7
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
To select the Time Zone —
step 8
To select the D.S.T. mode — step 9
3
1
4
7
2
5
NOTE:
6
The time that has been set previously by the Plug &
Play function will be erased when any of the three
settings mentioned above is changed.
8
0
9
SELECT HOST CHANNEL
You can either select
MENU
OK
HOST CHANNEL SELECT
"AUTO", or enter a PBS
(CATV)
7
channel number. For
CH
1
¶
CH AUTO
automatic selection, press
3
¡
MENU if "AUTO" is
highlighted on the Host
8
7
Channel Select screen. To
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
manually select "AUTO" or
the PBS channel, press
PRESS (MENU) TO END
CH▲▼ to cycle through "AUTO" or the channel
numbers (hold button down to speed through numbers)
and stop when the desired number appears. Press
MENU and the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen reappears.
NOTES:
● For cable box users: Select "AUTO" or the channel
on your VCR that receives the cable box channels,
and set the cable box to the PBS channel.
● There are some PBS channels that do not transmit
clock setting data.
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Manual
SELECT TIME ZONE
You can select the zone
TIME ZONE SELECT
SELECT MODE
automatically or manually
by pressing CH▲▼. If an
incorrect time is displayed
you may be receiving the
clock setting data of a PBS
channel from an adjacent
time zone or from an
=AUTO
8
9
At the Override Auto Clock Set screen ( pg. 10), move
the highlight bar (arrow) to “MANUAL CLOCK SET” by
pressing CH▲▼, then press OK.
MANUAL
5
6
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
SET DATE, TIME AND D.S.T.
PRESS (MENU) TO END
The Manual Clock Set
incorrect PBS channel
MANUAL CLOCK SET
screen is displayed and the
from a cable TV system. If you selected "AUTO" in step
7 select "MANUAL" and select the correct time zone
manually.
DATE
TIME
D.S.T.
1/ 1/97 WED
– –:– – AM
ON
month digit begins
blinking. Press the
appropriate NUMBER keys
to set the date and time (if
only 1 digit, press "0" first).
Press CH▲▼ to set AM/
PM and D.S.T. (Daylight
If you selected "AUTO", press MENU to return to the
PRESS NUMBER KEY (O–9)
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Semi-Auto Clock Set
TIME ZONE SELECT
screen.
=ATLANTIC
EASTERN
CENTRAL
If you selected
"MANUAL", press OK
and the screen to the
right appears. Move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
your choice by pressing
CH▲▼, then press
Saving Time). Press OK after AM/PM and D.S.T.
settings.
MOUNTAIN
PACIFIC
ALASKA
Set D.S.T. to "ON" to set the D.S.T. according to the
VCR's clock or to "OFF" if D.S.T. doesn't apply to you.
When you’re finished with this set-up procedure, press
HAWAII
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU to start the clock.
MENU twice to return to the Semi-Auto Clock Set
screen.
NOTES:
CH▲▼ can be used to perform all operations. (In this
case, press OK after each setting.)
SELECT D.S.T. MODE
You have three choices:
D.S.T. SELECT
At the Manual Clock Set screen, the setting that can
be set blinks. When setting of a highlighted item is
completed, the highlight bar moves down by 1 line to
the next item.
a–Select “AUTO” and the
adjustment to your VCR’s
=AUTO
ON
clock will be made
according to the incoming
OFF
signal from the host
channel.
MAKE CORRECTIONS
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
b–Select “ON” and the
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 6.
PRESS (MENU) TO END
adjustment will be made
based on the clock itself.
7
c–Select “OFF” if Daylight Saving Time doesn’t apply to
you.
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to your choice by
5
pressing CH
, then press MENU and the Semi-Auto
∞
Clock Set screen reappears.
Auto
SELECT MODE
At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, move the
highlight bar (arrow) to "AUTO CLOCK SET" by
pressing CH▲▼, then power off the VCR. Do not
power it on again until the clock has been adjusted.
The clock is automatically adjusted on the hour except
at 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM. (The
clock will be adjusted on the hour based on the time
displayed on the VCR, not on the actual real time.)
IMPORTANT
Turn the VCR off after performing the Semi-Auto Clock Set
procedure. "Auto" will appear on the front display panel when
the clock is being set. The current time will appear
automatically when the clock is set.
5
**AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR’s
clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time.
With Auto DST activated, . . .
. . . on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 AM, the clock is
adjusted to 3:00 AM.
. . . on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the clock is
adjusted to 1:00 AM.
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
12
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
3
Move the highlight bar
MAIN MENU
6
q
5/
8
(arrow) to "TUNER SET" by
PROGRAM SET
5
3
pressing CH ∞, then
FUNCTION SET
=TUNER SET
press OK.
CUSTOM SET
AUTO PICTURE
VIDEO STABILIZER
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL
SET
Move the highlight bar
TUNER SET
(arrow) to "AUTO
BAND
4
CHANNEL SET" by
POWER
AFC
5
pressing CH ∞, then
=AUTO CHANNEL SET
3
1
4
7
2
5
press OK.
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
Receivable channels in
your area are
6
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
8
0
9
automatically assigned to
5
the CH
non-receivable channels
are skipped.
buttons, and
∞
AUTO CHANNEL SET
SCANNING...
MENU
OK
NOTES:
CH
At the end of Auto
Channel Set, “SCAN
COMPLETED” appears
on screen.
1
3
¡
PRESS (MENU) TO END
8
¶
7
If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED–
NO SIGNAL” appears on screen. Check the
connections and start again.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
5
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INFORMATION
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.
At the Tuner Set screen, move the highlight bar (arrow) to
"BAND" by pressing CH5 , then press OK.
∞
3
TUNER SET
BAND
6
q
5/
8
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.
3
1
4
7
2
5
6
8
0
9
MENU
OK
CH
1
3
¡
8
¶
7
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
14
Add Or Delete A Channel
ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN
Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner
procedure on page 12.
3
1
To add a channel, go to step 2.
To delete a channel, skip to step 4.
6
q
5/
8
ACCESS AFC SCREEN
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AFC" by pressing
5
CH ∞, then press OK.
2
3
MAKE SELECTION
Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "SPCL" by
AFC
NORM
5
pressing CH ∞, then
=SPCL
press MENU to return to
the Tuner Set screen.
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
0
9
CHANNEL SET SCREEN
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "MANUAL CHANNEL
SET" by pressing CH5 , then press OK.
∞
MENU
OK
4
5
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
by pressing CH5 , 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
15
LOAD A CASSETTE
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is
facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is
pointing towards the VCR. Don’t apply too much
pressure when inserting.
Simple
1
Playback
The VCR’s power comes on automatically.
The counter is automatically reset to "0H 00M 00S".
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
START PLAYBACK
Press PLAY. "AUTO PICTURE" appears on screen
6
5/
8
(
pg. 25).
3
4
STOP PLAYBACK
Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT
to remove the cassette.
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
0
9
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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SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)
16
LOAD A CASSETTE
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the
hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.
1
Simple
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
2
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
3
4
6
q
5/
8
START RECORDING
control, or press REC on the VCR's front panel.
Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote
PAUSE/RESUME
RECORDING
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.
During record pause, you can change the recording
5
6
channel by using the CH5 buttons or NUMBER keys.
∞
3
1
4
7
2
5
STOP RECORDING
Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT to
6
NUMBER
remove the cassette.
8
0
9
TV/VCR
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
PLAY
8
7
PAUSE
Record safety tab
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES
Still Picture/Frame-By-
17
Frame Playback
Playback
Features
PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK
CH 5 or ∞ button to correct the picture.
Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the
1
2
ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-
FRAME PLAYBACK
Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance one frame at a time.
3
OR
Press SEARCH T or Y repeatedly to advance one
frame at a time.
q
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
0
9
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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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)
18
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
3
TRACKING MODE
During playback, press the CH5 and buttons on the
∞
6
q
5/
8
VCR's front panel simultaneously to cancel the
automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking
adjust.
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
0
9
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
¡
8
¶
7
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Video Stabilizer
You can correct vertical vibration 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".
3
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
6
q
5/
8
Press MENU.
1
ACCESS VIDEO STABILIZER
SCREEN
Move the highlight bar
MAIN MENU
(arrow) to "VIDEO
PROGRAM SET
2
3
4
STABILIZER" by pressing
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
CH5 , then press OK.
∞
CUSTOM SET
AUTO PICTURE
= VIDEO STABILIZER
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
3
1
4
7
2
5
ACTIVATE VIDEO
STABILIZER
6
8
0
9
Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "ON" by
VIDEO STABILIZER
=ON
5
pressing CH ∞.
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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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)
20
Superimpose
This function, switchable between ON and OFF, determines
whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
3
Press MENU.
6
q
5/
8
1
2
3
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by
5
pressing CH
, then press OK.
∞
ACCESS SUPERIMPOSE
SCREEN
3
1
4
7
2
5
Move the highlight bar
FUNCTION
6
(arrow) to "SUPERIMPOSE"
AUTO TIMER
=SUPERIMPOSE
2ND AUDIO
5
by pressing CH
press OK.
, then
∞
8
0
9
AUDIO MONITOR
"2ND AUDIO" and
"AUDIO MONITOR" will
appear with HR-A63U
only.
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
MENU
OK
PRESS (MENU) TO END
CH
SELECT MODE
1
3
¡
Move the highlight bar
SUPERIMPOSE
8
¶
7
(arrow) to "ON" or "OFF" by
=ON
5
4
5
pressingCH ∞.
OFF
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
RETURN TO NORMAL
To recall an indication
SCREEN
1 Press OSD.
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 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-A63U only)
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Select The Soundtrack
(HR-A63U Only)
Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal
and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together.
3
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
6
q
5/
8
Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stop
mode.
1
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by
pressing CH5 , then press OK.
∞
2
3
ACCESS AUDIO MONITOR
SCREEN
Move the highlight bar
FUNCTION
3
1
4
7
2
5
(arrow) to "AUDIO
AUTO TIMER
SUPERIMPOSE
2ND AUDIO
MONITOR" by pressing
6
CH5 , then press OK.
∞
=AUDIO MONITOR
8
0
9
● "2ND AUDIO" and
"AUDIO MONITOR" will
appear with HR-A63U
only.
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
b– Normal
8
¶
7
c– Mix
Move the highlight bar
(arrow) 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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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)
22
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
3
While the tape is stopped, press SEARCH T or Y.
1
2
q
5/
8
ACCESS DISTANT CODE
To access a recording 2–9 index codes away, press
SEARCH T or Y repeatedly until the correct
number is displayed on screen (only if SUPERIMPOSE
is set to ON (੬ pg. 20). 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.
3
1
4
7
2
5
6
Skip Search
8
0
9
SKIP OVER UNWANTED
SECTIONS
Press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 4 times during playback. Each
press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion
1
playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.
1
¶
3
¡
FF
NOTE:
REW
8
7
To return to normal playback during a Skip Search,
pressPLAY.
SKIP SEARCH
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. 20).
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Repeat Playback
START REPEAT
Press and hold PLAY (until "PLAY" blinks on the front
display panel) during playback, then release.
1
3
SP
REW
V C R
PLAY
H
M
S
6
q
5
● The entire tape is played back 20 times.
STOP REPEAT
To stop, press STOP at any time.
2
NOTE:
also stops Repeat Playback.
Pressing PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE or SEARCH T or Y
Counter Reset
POWER
RESET COUNTER TO ZERO
3
1
4
7
2
5
PressC.RESET.
6
1
NOTE:
8
0
9
By pressing the DISPLAY button, you can change the
display to show the counter reading, channel number
or clock time. (Channel number is not displayed during
playback.)
TIMER
1
¶
3
¡
Next-Function Memory
FF
REW
The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after
rewinding. * Before continuing, ensure that the VCR is in stop
mode.
7
STOP
DISPLAY
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.
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)
24
Auto Picture checks the condition of the tape and compensates
accordingly, giving you the best-possible playback picture every
time. The default setting is "ON".
Auto Picture
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.
3
6
q
5/
8
ACCESS AUTO PICTURE
SCREEN
Press CH5∞ to move the
MAIN MENU
highlight bar (arrow) to
PROGRAM SET
“AUTO PICTURE”, then
press OK.
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
CUSTOM SET
=AUTO PICTURE
VIDEO STABILIZER
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
SELECT MODE
(arrow) to "ON" by pressing
Move the highlight bar
POWER
AUTO PICTURE
3
1
4
7
2
5
=ON
4
5
CH5∞.
OFF
6
NOTE:
8
0
9
When using rental tapes,
or tapes recorded on other
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
VCRs, select "ON" or
"OFF" as desired to give
the best picture.
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU
OK
CH
RETURN TO NORMAL
1
3
¡
SCREEN
8
¶
7
Press MENU.
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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 15 ("Simple
Playback") before continuing.
3
START PLAYBACK
PressPLAY.
6
q
5/
8
● 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. 20).
3
1
4
7
2
5
6
8
0
9
1
¶
3
¡
8
7
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)
26
Record One Program While
Watching Another
Recording
Features
ENGAGE TV MODE
During recording...
● Press TV/VCR. The VCR's 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
3
1
4
7
2
5
6
Use the TV’s channel selector to set the channel you
want to watch.
8
0
9
2
TV/VCR
OSD
Display Elapsed Recording
Time
1
¶
3
¡
8
7
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.
DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON
SCREEN
During recording, press OSD at any time to see the
elapsed time. All indications corresponding to the
current status of the VCR are displayed for 5 seconds.
The counter display remains on the screen indicating the
elapsed time. Press OSD again to remove the display.
● Make sure "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" (੬ pg. 20).
● The indications are not be recorded.
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Stereo And SAP
(Second Audio Program)
(HR-A63U Only)
Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi-
channel TV Sound broadcasts.
3
● The ST indicator on the front display panel lights during
stereo broadcast reception, and SAP lights during SAP
program reception.
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● Both indicators light when a stereo program is accompanied
by SAP audio.
To Record Stereo Programs . . .
. . . simply follow the basic recording procedure.
To Listen To Stereo Soundtrack During Recording . . .
. . . select "HI-FI" at the Audio Monitor screen (੬ pg. 21).
To Record SAP Programs . . .
(HR-A63U Only)
ACCESS MAIN MENU
3
1
4
7
2
5
SCREEN
Press MENU.
6
1
8
0
9
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
MENU
OK
SCREEN
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by
CH
5
pressing CH ∞, then press OK.
2
1
3
¡
8
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7
ACCESS 2ND AUDIO
SCREEN
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "2ND AUDIO" by
5
pressing CH ∞, then press OK.
3
4
SELECT MODE
Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "ON" by
2ND AUDIO
=ON
5
pressing CH ∞.
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
28
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. 7 or 9).
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
3
Make sure the highlight bar (arrow) is on "PROGRAM
SET", then press OK.
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SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER
Press the appropriate
PROGRAM 1
NUMBER keys or CH5 to
∞
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
CHANNEL
– –:– – AM
– –:– – AM
– – SP
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
0
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/
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
button.
1
3
¡
(In this case, press OK after each setting.) Do not use
the CH ∞ button to set the date.
8
¶
7
● At the Program Set screen, the setting that can be set
blinks. When setting of a highlighted item is completed,
the highlight bar moves down by 1 line to the next item.
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
3
SCREEN
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Press MENU as many times as necessary.
● Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen
7
8
(੬ pg. 31).
ENGAGE TIMER MODE
Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically.
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 10 minutes.
● If you select "PROGRAM SET" without having set the date and
time, an error message appears. Follow its instructions.
● If you enter a start time that has already passed, "ERROR"
appears on the screen and blinks.
● Programs that start after midnight must have the next day’s date.
● After timer recording is completed, the VCR’s power goes off
automatically.
3
1
4
7
2
5
6
8
0
9
TIMER
● 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.
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.)
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Check And Cancel Programs
DISENGAGE TIMER
Press TIMER, then press POWER.
1
3
ACCESS MAIN MENU
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SCREEN
Press MENU.
2
ACCESS PROGRAM SET
SCREEN
5
Press CH ∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) 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
0
9
TIMER
To Cancel A Program . . .
MENU
OK
CH
CANCEL A PROGRAM
1
3
¡
Press CANCEL.
● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as many times as necessary.
8
¶
7
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
3
SCREEN
Press MENU.
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q
5/
8
1
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by
5
pressing CH ∞, then press OK.
2
3
ACCESS AUTO TIMER
SCREEN
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AUTO TIMER" by
5
pressing CH ∞, then press OK. Now skip to step 2 of
3
1
4
7
2
5
the procedure below.
6
Or, during on-screen timer programming ...
8
0
9
ACCESS AUTO TIMER
SCREEN
TIMER
MENU
OK
CH
In step 7 in the On-Screen Timer Programming proce-
dure (੬ pg. 29), press MENU.
1
3
¡
1
8
¶
7
SELECT MODE
Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to your choice
("ON" or "OFF") by
AUTO TIMER
ON
=OFF
2
5
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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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. REC blinks and 0:30 appears on the
front display panel.
2
SET RECORDING
DURATION
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press
REC to extend the time. Each press extends recording
3
3
time by 30 minutes.
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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.
REC
SP
V C R
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EDITING
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
VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.
Another VCR
1
For HR-A63U 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-A43U 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)
Set 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. 20).
Another VCR
Recorder
START RECORDER
Set the other VCR to its record mode.
5
3
6
q
5/
8
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EDITING (cont.)
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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-A63U 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-A43U 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.
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.
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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
0
9
1
¶
3
¡
8
7
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SPECIAL FEATURES
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TV Multi-Brand Remote
Control
The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVC
remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs
listed below. *The default setting is JVC code 01.
POWER
MBR SET
3
1
4
7
2
5
TURN ON THE TV
TV
6
Turn the power on using the TV's remote control.
NUMBER
8
0
9
1
TV/VCR
ENTER
SET TV BRAND CODE
Refer to the chart below. While holding down TV on the
VCR's remote control, press MBR SET and enter your TV’s
CH
TV VOL +/–
2
brand code using the NUMBER keys, then press STOP.
Follow the example shown at bottom left.
1
¶
3
¡
● Once you have set the remote control to operate the
TV, you don’t have to repeat this step until you
replace your remote control’s batteries.
8
7
● PANASONIC has two codes. If the TV does not
function with one code, try entering the other.
OPERATE TV
First, while holding down TV, press POWER on the
remote to see if the TV’s power goes off as it should. If it
does, try other operations.
3
5
● The POWER, TV/VCR, CH ∞, TV VOL +/– and
NUMBER keys on the remote can all be used to
operate the TV. *For some brands of TV, you must
press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys.
● To operate your TV, while holding down TV, press the
5
corresponding button: POWER, TV/VCR, CH ∞,
NUMBER keys (or ENTER). TV VOL +/– can be used
without holding down TV.
NOTE:
Depending on the type of TV, there may be cases where some
or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control.
TV BRAND NAME
JVC
BRAND CODE
01
MAGNAVOX
MITSUBISHI
PANASONIC
RCA
02
03
04, 11
05
SHARP
06
SONY
07
(Ex.) To set remote control to RCA 05:
TOSHIBA
ZENITH
08
TV
0
AUX
5
MBR SET
7STOP
09
Release
HITACHI
SAMSUNG
SANYO
10
12
Hold
down
Press in succession
13
SEARS
13
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SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.)
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Cable Box Multi-Brand
Remote Control
The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands
of cable boxes listed below. Some cable box brands have more
than one code. If your cable box does not function with a
specified code, try other codes.
POWER
MBR SET
3
1
4
7
2
5
TURN ON THE CABLE BOX
6
NUMBER
Turn the power on using the cable box’s remote control.
CABLE
8
0
9
1
ENTER
ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND
While holding down CABLE on the VCR's remote
CH
control, press MBR SET and use the NUMBER keys to
2
enter the cable box brand number from the chart below
and then press STOP.
1
3
¡
Follow the example shown below.
8
¶
7
● Once you have set the remote control to operate the
cable box, you don't have to repeat this step until you
replace the remote control's batteries.
STOP
OPERATE CABLE BOX
First, while holding down CABLE, press POWER to see
if the cable box’s power goes off as it should. If it does,
try other functions.
3
● To operate your cable box, while holding down
CABLE, press the corresponding button: POWER,
CH5 , NUMBER keys (or ENTER).
∞
● For some brands of cable box, you must press ENTER
after having pressed the NUMBER keys.
NOTE:
Depending on the type of cable box, there may be cases where
some or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control.
CABLE BOX BRAND NAME
BRAND CODE
CURTIS
09, 10
GEMINI
08
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS
HAMLIN
01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08
15, 16, 17, 18
01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08
19, 20, 21
24, 25, 26
13, 14
JERROLD
OAK
PANASONIC
PIONEER
RCA
REGAL
24, 25, 26
15, 16, 17, 18
08, 13
(Ex.) To set remote control to cable box brand RCA 24:
SAMSUNG
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA
SIGMA
CABLE
09, 10
2
4
MBR SET
7STOP
19, 20, 21
08, 13
Release
SL MARX
SPRUCER
TELEVIEW
TOCOM
24, 25, 26
08, 13
22, 23
Hold
down
Press in succession
VIDEOWAY
ZENITH
11, 12
11, 12
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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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 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-A63U only) Breaks are
noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.
● Automatic tracking is engaged.
Engage and adjust tracking manually
(੬ pg. 18).
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-A63U 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. 21).
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.
● 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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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
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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 TIMER appears on the front
display panel.
● 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. TIMER and ] on the front
● 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 TIMER on the
display panel disappears, then eject
the cassette and cover its hole with
adhesive tape, or replace it with a
cassette on which the safety tab is
intact.
display panel won’t stop blinking.
cassette loaded.
● The loaded cassette has had its
record safety tab removed.
4. TIMER 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
TIMER and ] 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. 14).
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.
3. The remote control won’t operate
my TV or cable box.
● The remote control brand setting is
incorrect.
Re-set the remote control to the
correct brand (੬ pg. 35 or 36).
4. Even though Auto or Semi-Auto
clock setting has been selected, the
clock is incorrect.
● The clock setting data received from
the Host Channel is incorrect.
Select a different Host Channel during
the Semi-Auto setting procedure
(੬ pg. 10), or perform the Manual
setting procedure (੬ pg. 11).
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
39
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. REC and TIMER remain lit on the front display panel.
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
40
List Of Terms
This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names.
A
O
Add Channel...............................................................14
AFC.............................................................................14
Audio Monitor ............................................................21
Auto Channel Setting ..................................................13
Auto Clock Setting ...................................................... 11
Auto Daylight Saving Time .......................................... 11
Auto Picture ................................................................24
Auto Timer ..................................................................31
Automatic Tracking .....................................................18
Aux Input ....................................................................34
AV Connection .............................................................6
On-Screen Display......................................................20
On-Screen Timer Programming ...................................28
On-Screen Timer Recording ........................................28
Override Auto Clock Setting..........................................9
P
PBS Channel .................................................................7
Playback .....................................................................15
Plug & Play ...................................................................7
R
Record Safety Tab .......................................................16
Recording ...................................................................16
Repeat Playback..........................................................23
Reverse Motion Playback ............................................17
Reverse Slow Motion Playback ...................................17
RF Connection ..............................................................6
B
Band ...........................................................................12
C
Cancel Program ..........................................................30
Cassette Adapter..........................................................15
Check Program ...........................................................30
Connection to TV..........................................................6
Contents........................................................................5
Counter Reset..............................................................23
S
SAP (Second Audio Program) ......................................27
Second Audio .............................................................27
Semi-Auto Clock Setting..............................................10
Skip Search .................................................................22
Slow Motion Playback ................................................17
Specifications..............................................................44
Still Picture Playback...................................................17
Superimpose ...............................................................20
D
Delete Channel ...........................................................14
E
Editing.........................................................................33
T
F
Tape Position Indicator................................................22
Tape Speed Setting ......................................................16
Time Zone Selection ................................................... 11
Tuner Setting ...............................................................12
Frame-by-Frame Playback...........................................17
Function Setting ..........................................................20
H
Host Channel Selection...............................................10
V
I
Variable-Speed Search ................................................17
Video Stabilizer...........................................................19
Index Search ...............................................................22
Insert Cassette .............................................................15
ITR (Instant Timer Recording) ......................................32
L
Language Selection .......................................................8
M
Main Menu ...................................................................8
Manual Channel Setting ..............................................14
Manual Clock Setting .................................................. 11
Manual Tracking .........................................................18
MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) Code Setting.....................35
N
Next-Function Memory ...............................................23
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FRONT VIEW
1
2
3
5
4
REW
2
FF
3
PLAY
POWER
OK
MENU
VIDEO (MONO)L–AUDIO–R
REC
PLAY
PAUSE
SP
ST
SAP
AM
REC
q
STOP/EJECT PAUSE
CH
V C R
6
8
5/
TIMER PM
H
M
S
6
7
8
9
0
! @
#
$
1 Power On/Off Button (੬ pg. 8)
2 Cassette Loading Slot
3 Rewind [REW] Button (੬ pg. 15)
4 PLAY Button (੬ pg. 15)
5 Fast-Forward [FF] Button (੬ pg. 15)
6 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors (੬ pg. 34)
* The HR-A43U has only one AUDIO input connector.
7 MENU Button (੬ pg. 8)
8 Front Display Panel (੬ pg. 42)
9 Remote Control Sensor
0 Channel [CH] 5 Button (੬ pg. 16)
∞
! OK Button (੬ pg. 8)
@ Record [REC] Button (੬ pg. 16)
# STOP/EJECT Button (੬ pg. 15)
$ PAUSE Button (੬ pg. 17)
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INDEX (cont.)
42
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. 33)
* The HR-A43U has only one AUDIO output connector.
FRONT DISPLAY PANEL
5
6
2
3
4
7
1
REC
ST
SP
AM
PM
V C R
PLAY
SAP
TIMER
PAUSE
H
M
S
8
9
0
!
1 VCR Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 26)
2 Tape Speed Indicators (੬ pg. 16)
3 AM/PM Indicators (੬ pg. 7)
4 Clock Display (੬ pg. 7)
5 Multi-Channel TV Sound Indicators (੬ pg. 27)
[HR-A63U Only]
7 Play Mode Indicator
8 “Cassette Loaded” Mark
9 Timer Mode Indicator
0 Channel Display [“AU” for AUX mode]
Counter Display (੬ pg. 15)
! Pause Mode Indicator
6 Recording Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 16)
Instant Timer Recording Indicator (੬ pg. 32)
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REMOTE CONTROL
1 MBR SET Button (੬ pg. 35)
2 TV Button (੬ pg. 35)
^
&
1
3 CABLE Button (੬ pg. 36)
4 TV/VCR Button (੬ pg. 26)
5 CANCEL Button (੬ pg. 30)
Channel [CH] SKIP Button (੬ pg. 14)
Counter [C.] RESET Button (੬ pg. 23)
6 TIMER Button (੬ pg. 29)
7 ADD Button (੬ pg. 14)
8 TV Volume [VOL] +/– Button (੬ pg. 35)
POWER
MBR SET
TV
2
3
4
5
6
3
1
4
7
2
CABLE
TV/VCR
5
6
*
(
)
q
w
e
r
t
8
DAILY
9
WEEKLY
9 Recording Speed [SP/EP] Button (੬ pg. 16)
0 Rewind [REW] Button (੬ pg. 15)
! PLAY Button (੬ pg. 15)
TIMER
ADD
CANCEL
0
AUX
ENTER
C.RESET/CH SKIP
OSD
MENU
7
8
9
0
@ Record [REC] Button (੬ pg. 16)
# STOP Button (੬ pg. 15)
$ DISPLAY Button (੬ pg. 23)
% SEARCH Button (੬ pg. 17)
TV
CH
SP/EP
VOL
OK
1••REW
¶REC
3PLAY
FF••¡
^ POWER On/Off Button (੬ pg. 8)
& NUMBER Buttons (੬ pg. 16)
* DAILY Timer Recording Button (੬ pg. 28)
( WEEKLY Timer Recording Button (੬ pg. 28)
) "AUX" Mode Select Button (੬ pg. 34)
q ENTER Button (੬ pg. 16)
8PAUSE
7STOP
!
@
#
y
u
DISPLAY
SEARCH
SKIP SEARCH
TV, CABLE operation – Press and hold
TV CABLE button, then press POWER,
CH 5/∞, TV/VCR, 0 – 9, ENTER
$
%
On-Screen Display [OSD] Button (੬ pg. 20)
w MENU Button (੬ pg. 8)
e Channel [CH] 5∞ Button (੬ pg. 16)
r OK Button (੬ pg. 8)
t Fast-Foward [FF] Button (੬ pg. 15)
y PAUSE Button (੬ pg. 17)
u SKIP SEARCH Button (੬ pg. 22)
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
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.
indicated under the battery cover.
3 Replace the cover.
NOTES:
● This remote control can also operate various brands of
TVs and Cable Boxes. For instructions, ੬ pg. 35, 36.
● 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
44
GENERAL
TIMER
Power requirement
Power consumption
: AC 120 V` , 60 Hz
: 21 W (HR-A63U)
: 19 W (HR-A43U)
Clock reference
: Quartz
Program capacity
: 1-year programmable timer/
8 programs
Temperature
Operating
Storage
Operating position
Memory backup time
: Approx. 10 min.
: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
: –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F)
: Horizontal only
ACCESSORIES
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 360 x 94 x 276 mm
Provided accessories
: RF cable (F-type),
Infrared remote control unit,
“AA” battery x 2
(14-3/16" x 3-3/4" x 10 -7/8")
: 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs)
: VHS NTSC standard
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-A63U 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
45
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
46
LIMITED WARRANTY
CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90
JVC COMPANY OFAMERICAwarrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLYTO THE ORIGINAL
PURCHASERAT 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 COLUMBIAAND 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, INCIDENTALOR 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.
41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N.J. 07407
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