Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HR-A22U JVC
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H R-A22U VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER MAGNÉTOSCOPE À CASSETTE INSTRUCTIONS PU30425-1784 For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No.
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 WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
3 IMPOR T ANT 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 .
4 SERVICING 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.
5 CONTENTS E DITING 24 Edit T o Or From Another VCR ............... 24 Edit From A Camcorder ....................... 25 S PECIAL FEA TURES 26 Multi-Brand Remote Control ................ 26 T ROUBLESHOOTING 27 Power ....................................
6 CH3 CH4 VIDEO INST ALLING YOUR NEW VCR CHECK CONTENTS 1 Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICA TIONS” ( Z pg. 30). SITUA TE VCR 2 Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface. CONNECT VCR TO TV 3 The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have.
7 Clock 123 456 78 0 9 q6 5 4 Y T 2 3 q 2 3 6 5 / 8 TV/VIDEO OK POWER MENU POWER MENU OK CH 5∞ CH 5∞ TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER . If watching channel 3 or 4, press TV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel.
8 Clock Setting q 2 3 6 5 / 8 OK CH 123 456 78 0 9 q6 5 4 Y T 2 3 MENU MENU INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) NUMBER OK CH ACCESS MODE SELECT SCREEN 1 Place the arrow at the Initial Set screen next to “CLOCK SET” by pressing CH 5 ∞ , then press OK .
9 q 2 3 6 5 / 8 MENU 123 456 78 0 9 q6 5 4 Y T 2 3 OK CH MENU TV/VIDEO OK CH T uner Set Receivable Channels TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER . If watching on channel 3 or 4, press TV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel.
10 PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET 6 Place the arrow next to "AUT O CHANNEL SET" by pressing CH 5 ∞ , then press OK . Receivable channels in your area are automatically assigned to the CH 5 ∞ buttons, and non-receivable channels are skipped. NOTES: ● At the end of Auto Channel Set, “SCAN COM- PLETED” appears on screen.
11 q 2 3 6 5 / 8 Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 1 Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the T uner procedure. ● T o add a channel, go to step 2 . ● T o delete a channel, skip to step 4 . ACCESS AFC SCREEN 2 Place the arrow next to "AFC" by pressing CH 5 ∞ , then press OK .
12 SIMPLE PLA YBACK AND RECORDING LOAD A CASSETTE 1 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. ● The VCR’ s power comes on automatically .
13 Simple Recording LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette. SELECT RECORDING CHANNEL 2 Press CH 5 ∞ . Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys, then press ENTER .
14 P AUSE DURING PLA YBACK 1 Press P AUSE . If there is vertical jitter , press CH 5 or ∞ on the VCR's front panel or remote to stabilize the picture. FRAME-BY -FRAME PLA YBACK 2 Advance the tape one frame by pressing P AUSE again. ● T o control direction, press SEARCH<< or >> during still picture mode.
15 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 .
16 Superimpose This function, switchable between ON and OFF , determines whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU . ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 2 Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CH 5 ∞ , then press OK .
17 q 2 3 6 5 / 8 123 456 78 0 9 q6 5 4 Y T 2 3 STOP STOP SKIP SEARCH Skip Search SKIP OVER UNW ANTED SECTIONS 1 Press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 4 times during playback. Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast- motion playback.
18 123 456 78 0 9 q6 5 4 Y T 2 3 q 2 3 6 5 / 8 POWER PLAY FF REW REW FF POWER PLAY RESET COUNTER TO ZERO 1 Press C.RESET . NOTE: By pressing the DISPLA Y button, you can change the display to show the counter reading, channel number or clock time.
19 Recording Record One Program While Watching Another q 2 3 6 5 / 8 123 456 78 0 9 q6 5 4 Y T 2 3 C.RESET OSD TV/VIDEO ENGAGE TV MODE 1 During recording... ● If using the RF connection ( Z pg. 6), press TV/VIDEO . The VCR's VIDEO indicator goes out and the TV broadcast being recorded disappears.
20 Instant Timer Recording (ITR) 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. ST ART RECORDING 1 Press REC . ENGAGE ITR MODE 2 Press REC again. ITR blinks and 0:30 appears on the front display panel.
21 q 2 3 6 5 / 8 MENU 123 456 78 0 9 q6 5 4 Y T 2 3 OK OK MENU CH CH TIMER NUMBER NUMBER "9" NUMBER "8" SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER 3 Press the appropriate NUMBER keys or CH 5 ∞ to select a vacant program number , then press OK .
22 DISENGAGE TIMER 1 Press TIMER , then press POWER . ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN 2 Press MENU , then press OK . CHECK PROGRAM INFOR- MA TION 3 Press CH 5 ∞ to check the programs in succession.
23 q 2 3 6 5 / 8 MENU 123 456 78 0 9 q6 5 4 Y T 2 3 OK Auto Timer When activated, this function engages the timer when the VCR is turned off, and disengages it when the power is turned on, automatically . OK CH MENU ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU .
24 Edit T o Or Fr om Another VCR Y ou can use your VCR as the player or the recorder . MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect an A V cable (not supplied) between the player ’ s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.
25 Edit Fr om A Camcorder Y ou can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the recorder . MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect an A V cable (not supplied) between the camcorder ’ s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR’ s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.
26 123 456 78 0 9 q6 5 4 Y T 2 3 Multi-Brand Remote Control In addition to controlling several functions on JVC remote control TVs, the VCR's remote control can control these functions on the TV brands listed below . If your television is a JVC, you don’t have to set the code in step 1 .
27 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE ● The power cord is disconnected.
28 TIMER RECORDING CORRECTIVE ACTION Check or re-perform the clock/timer settings to ensure correctness. Press TIMER and check to make sure that TIMER appears on the front display panel. Re-perform the set-up procedures ( Z pg. 7). T imer programming can’t be performed when timer recording is in progress.
29 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLA YBACK 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.
30 TIMER Clock reference : Quartz Program capacity : 1-year programmable timer/ 8 programs Memory backup time : Approx. 10 min. ACCESSORIES Provided accessories : RF cable (F-type), Infrared remote control unit, “AA” battery x 2 Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified.
31 INDEX List Of Terms This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names. The first page on which the term appears is listed. Most terms appear more than once in the instruction manual. A Add Channel ........
32 INDEX (cont.) FRONT VIEW POWER MENU VIDEO AUDIO CH OK REC q PLAY REW 2 FF 3 PAUSE 6 STOP/EJECT 5 / 8 HM S I T R TIMER VIDEO SP EP AM PM REC PAUSE PLAY 1 9 0 ! @ # $ % 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Power ON/OFF Button ( Z pg. 7) 2 Cassette Loading Slot 3 Rewind Button ( Z pg.
33 FRONT DISPLAY PANEL 1 V ideo Mode Indicator ( Z pg. 7) 2 Instant T imer Recording Indicator ( Z pg. 20) 3 T imer Mode Indicator ( Z pg. 21) 4 Clock Display 5 Counter Display ( Z pg. 18) 6 Recording Mode Indicator ( Z pg. 13) 7 Play Mode Indicator ( Z pg.
HR-A22U COPYRIGHT © 1996 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. U(C) Printed in Malaysia 0196YOV * UN * PJ VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED.
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