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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-A63U
HR-A43U
POWER
MBR SET
TV
1
2
3
4
5
6
CABLE
TV/VCR
7
8
9
DAILY
WEEKLY
0
TIMER
CANCEL
AUX
ENTER
C.RESET/CH SKIP
OSD
ADD
MENU
TV
CH
SP/EP
VOL
OK
1
3
¡
POWER
••REW
PLAY
FF••
¶
7
8
REC
STOP
PAUSE
DISPLAY
SEARCH
SKIP SEARCH
TV, CABLE operation – Press and hold
TV CABLE button, then press POWER,
VIDEO
(MONO)
L–AUDIO–R
CH 5/∞, TV/VCR, 0 – 9, ENTER
The VCR illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the HR-A63U.
MENU
SP
AM
V C R
PM
TIMER
H
M
INSTRUCTIONS
(Hi-Fi)
(Monaural)
REW
PLAY
2
OK
ST
R E C
REC
STOP/EJECT
PAUSE
CH
SAP
PLAY
q
5/8
S
PAUSE
FF
3
6
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the rear of cabinet. Retain
this information for future reference.
Model No. HR-A63U/HR-A43U
Serial No.
LPT0002-004A
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- Page 1 TV, CABLE operation – Press and hold TV CABLE button, then press POWER, MENU VIDEO (MONO) L–AUDIO–R CH 5/∞, TV/VCR, 0 – 9, ENTER The VCR illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the HR-A63U. INSTRUCTIONS (Hi-Fi) (Monaural) PLAY R E C STOP/EJECT...
- Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR. CAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
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. - Page 4 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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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Auto Timer ... Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ... 32 DITING 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 ROUBLESHOOTING Power ... -
Page 6: Basic Connections
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. -
Page 7: Plug & Play
If you perform Plug & Play successfully, D.S.T. will be set to “AUTO”. At the D.S.T. adjustment time ( 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. -
Page 8: Language
Language Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). CH5∞ ¶ 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. -
Page 9: Clock
Clock Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). ¶ 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. -
Page 10: Semi-Auto
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. -
Page 11: Manual
ALASKA Set D.S.T. to "ON" to set the D.S.T. according to the HAWAII VCR's clock or to "OFF" if D.S.T. doesn't apply to you. PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END When you’re finished with this set-up procedure, press MENU to start the clock. -
Page 12: Tuner
Tuner Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). ¶ Set Receivable Channels POWER MENU ¡ INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS TUNER SET... - Page 13 ¡ ¶ 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"...
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Page 14: Add Or Delete A Channel
¶ Add Or Delete A Channel NUMBER MENU ¡ INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner procedure on page 12. To add a channel, go to step 2. To delete a channel, skip to step 4. ACCESS AFC SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AFC"... -
Page 15: Imple Playback And Recording
SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Simple Playback Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). REW (Rewind) ¶ Usable cassettes Full-Size VHS T-30 (ST-30**) T-60 (ST-60**) T-90 T-120 (ST-120**) T-160 (ST-160**) ST-210** Compact VHS*... -
Page 16: Simple Recording
Simple Recording Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). TV/VCR SP/EP ¶ SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) NUMBER ENTER Accidental erasure prevention ¡ PLAY PAUSE LOAD A CASSETTE Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette. -
Page 17: Features
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES Playback Features ¶ High-Speed Search ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search. To resume normal playback, press PLAY. NOTE: For short searches, during playback or still press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds. -
Page 18: Manual Tracking
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. ENGAGE MANUAL TRACKING MODE During playback, press the CH5 and ∞ buttons on the... -
Page 19: Video Stabilizer
¶ 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". ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. -
Page 20: Superimpose
(No indication during still and search.) Press OSD again to clear the display. The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing. Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) mode When the channel is changed, the new... -
Page 21: 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. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stop mode. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CH5 ∞... -
Page 22: Index Search
¶ PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) 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. NOTE: An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is paused and then resumed. -
Page 23: Repeat Playback
(Channel number is not displayed during playback.) 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 . . . -
Page 24: Auto Picture
Auto Picture Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). ¶ PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Auto Picture checks the condition of the tape and compensates accordingly, giving you the best-possible playback picture every time. -
Page 25: Playback
¡ ¶ 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. START PLAYBACK Press PLAY. The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use. -
Page 26: Recording Features
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. -
Page 27: Stereo And Sap (Second Audio Program) (Hr-A63U Only)
Hi-Fi and Normal audio tracks. Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) (HR-A63U Only) Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi- channel TV Sound broadcasts. The ST indicator on the front display panel lights during stereo broadcast reception, and SAP lights during SAP program reception. -
Page 28: Timer Recording
On-Screen Timer Programming Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). NUMBER "8" ¶ 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... - Page 29 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.
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Page 30: Check And Cancel Programs
TIMER ¶ Check And Cancel Programs POWER To Cancel A Program . . . MENU ¡ TIMER RECORDING (cont.) DISENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER, then press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN Press CH 5 ∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to "PROGRAM SET", then press OK. -
Page 31: Auto Timer
SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. 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. pg. 29), press MENU. -
Page 32: Instant Timer Recording (Itr)
REC to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes. NOTES: You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR's front panel. After you set the ITR time, the previous display reappears. To check the remaining time, press REC once during record- ing and the remaining time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. -
Page 33: Diting
Another VCR Player AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN Recorder You can use your VCR as the player and another VCR as the recorder. 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. -
Page 34: Edit From A Camcorder Or Another Vcr
VIDEO Player VIDEO Camcorder AUDIO OUT Another VCR Player ¶ You can use a camcorder or another VCR as the player and your VCR as the recorder. Your VCR AV cable (not supplied) ¡ EDITING (cont.) MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable between the camcorder’s or the playback VCR's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN... -
Page 35: Special Features
Press in succession down 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 NUMBER ENTER ¡... -
Page 36: Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control
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 POWER specified code, try other codes. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING 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. -
Page 38: Timer Recording
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. -
Page 39: Playback
Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? 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. -
Page 40: List Of Terms
List Of Terms This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names. 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... -
Page 41: Front View
FRONT VIEW POWER VIDEO (MONO) L–AUDIO–R 1 Power On/Off Button ( pg. 8) 2 Cassette Loading Slot 3 Rewind [REW] Button ( pg. 15) 4 PLAY Button ( pg. 15) 5 Fast-Forward [FF] Button ( 6 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors ( * The HR-A43U has only one AUDIO input connector. -
Page 42: Rear View
2 VIDEO/AUDIO Output Connectors ( * The HR-A43U has only one AUDIO output connector. FRONT DISPLAY PANEL V C R TIMER 1 VCR Mode Indicator ( pg. 26) 2 Tape Speed Indicators ( 3 AM/PM Indicators ( pg. 7) 4 Clock Display ( pg. -
Page 43: Remote Control
Fast-Foward [FF] Button ( y PAUSE Button ( u SKIP SEARCH Button ( How To Use The remote control can operate most of your VCR's functions. Point the remote control toward the sensor window. Press the appropriate operation button. -
Page 44: Specifications
GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V` , 60 Hz Power consumption : 21 W (HR-A63U) : 19 W (HR-A43U) Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F) Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (W x H x D) : 360 x 94 x 276 mm (14-3/16"... -
Page 45: For Servicing
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. -
Page 46: Arranty
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. - Page 47 MEMO...
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