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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-A53U
HR-A33U
POWER
TV
1
2
3
4
5
6
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
¡
••REW
PLAY
FF••
POWER
¶
7
8
REC
STOP
PAUSE
DISPLAY
SEARCH
SKIP SEARCH
TV operation – Press and hold TV button,
then press POWER, CH 5/∞, TV/ VCR
VIDEO
(MONO)
The VCR illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the HR-A53U.
MENU
L–AUDIO–R
POWER
TV/VCR
TIMER
REC
INSTRUCTIONS
(Hi-Fi)
(Monaural)
REW
FF
PLAY
2
3
OK
MTS
CH
REC
STOP/EJECT
PAUSE
q
5/
8
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-A53U/HR-A33U
Serial No.
LPT0002-008B
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- Page 1 SKIP SEARCH TV operation – Press and hold TV button, then press POWER, CH 5/∞, TV/ VCR MENU VIDEO (MONO) L–AUDIO–R The VCR illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the HR-A53U. INSTRUCTIONS (Hi-Fi) (Monaural) PLAY POWER TV/VCR TIMER...
- 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
Watching Another ... 22 Display Elapsed Recording Time ... 22 Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) (HR-A53U Only) ...23 To Record SAP Programs (HR-A53U Only) ... 23 IMER RECORDING On-Screen Timer Programming ... 24 Check And Cancel Programs ... 26 Auto Timer ... -
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: Language
INITIAL SETTINGS 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 8: Clock
Clock Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). ¶ **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, . . . -
Page 9: Tuner
Tuner Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). ¶ Set Receivable Channels POWER MENU ¡ TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to "TUNER SET"... - Page 10 If the scan was unsuc- cessful, “SCAN COMPLETED– NO SIGNAL” appears on screen: If you own the HR-A53U, check the connections and start again. If you own the HR-A33U, check both band setting and connections and start again.
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Page 11: Add Or Delete A Channel
¡ ¶ Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner procedure on page 9. To add a channel, go to step 2. To delete a channel, skip to step 4. ACCESS AFC SCREEN Place the arrow next to "AFC"... -
Page 12: Imple Playback And Recording
Simple Playback Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). REW (Rewind) ¶ SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 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 13: Simple Recording
Simple Recording Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). REC indicator TV/VCR SP/EP ¶ NUMBER ENTER Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab. -
Page 14: 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 15: 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. Index Search Index codes are placed on the tape at the start of each recording. -
Page 16: Video Stabilizer
PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET press OK. TUNER SET INITIAL SET "AUTO PICTURE" will AUTO PICTURE =VIDEO STABILIZER appear with HR-A53U PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) only. PRESS (MENU) TO END ACTIVATE VIDEO STABILIZER Place the arrow next to VIDEO STABILIZER "ON" by pressing CH 5 ∞. -
Page 17: 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 channel is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds. -
Page 18: Select The Soundtrack (Hr-A53U Only)
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stop mode. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CH5 ∞... -
Page 19: Repeat Playback
STOP SKIP SEARCH 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 20: Auto Picture (Hr-A53U Only)
Auto Picture (HR-A53U Only) Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). ¶ PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Auto Picture compensates for variations in tape characteristics to ensure the best possible playback picture. It checks and compensates for the condition of the tape at the beginning of automatic tracking when playback is selected. -
Page 21: Playback
¡ ¶ Playback The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you start playback. Before beginning, perform steps 1 and 2 on page 12 ("Simple Playback") before continuing. START PLAYBACK Press PLAY. The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use. -
Page 22: 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 23: Stereo And Sap (Second Audio Program) (Hr-A53U Only)
Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) (HR-A53U Only) Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi- channel TV Sound broadcasts. The MTS indicator lights during reception of stereo or SAP broadcasts, and when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP audio. -
Page 24: 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 25 To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER again. Pressing once more re-engages it. In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory backup keeps your selections for approximately 3 minutes. If you select "PROGRAM SET" without having set the date and time, an error message appears.
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Page 26: 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 place the arrow next to "PROGRAM SET", then press OK. -
Page 27: 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. 25), press MENU. -
Page 28: 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. To check the remaining time, press REC once during record- ing and the remaining time will be displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds. -
Page 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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 ... 11 AFC ... 11 Audio Monitor ...18 Auto Channel Setting ... 10 Auto Daylight Saving Time ... 8 Auto Picture ...20 Auto Timer ...27 Automatic Tracking ...15... -
Page 35: Front View
1 Power Indicator 2 VCR Mode Indicator ( 3 Timer Mode Indicator ( 4 Recording Mode Indicator ( 5 Multichannel TV Sound Indicators (HR-A53U only)( 3 ANT. IN Connector ( pg. 29) 4 Channel 3/4 Switch ( 5 RF OUT Connector (... -
Page 36: Remote Control
SKIP SEARCH Button ( How To Use The remote control can operate most of your VCR's functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets (see below). Operating JVC TVs To operate your TV, while holding down TV, press the corresponding button: POWER, TV/VCR, CH 5 ∞. -
Page 37: Specifications
Horizontal resolution : 240 lines Frequency range Normal audio : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz Hi-Fi audio (HR-A53U Only) : 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz Input/Output : RCA connectors (IN x 1, OUT x 1) TUNER Tuning system : Frequency-synthesized tuner Channel coverage : Channels 2–13... -
Page 38: For Servicing (Only In U.s.a.)
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 39: Arranty (Only In U.s.a.)
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 40 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP. 41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N.J. 07407 JVC CANADA INC. 21 Finchdene Square, Scarborough Ontario M1X 1A7 Printed in Malaysia U/U(C) COPYRIGHT © 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0197HOV...