Page 2 - CAUTIONS; CAUTION; Note to CATV system installer:
2 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautionscontained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR. CAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCKHAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THISUNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTU...
Page 3 - INSTALLATION; ANTENNA INSTALLATION
3 IMPORTANT PRODUCTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. Butimproper use can result in potential electrical shock or firehazards. This product has been engineered and manufacturedto assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-insafeguards, observe...
Page 4 - SERVICING; HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION
4 SERVICING 1. Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a markedchange in performance and you are unable to restore normaloperation by following the detailed procedure in its operatinginstructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening orremoving covers may expose ...
Page 5 - CONTENTS
5 CONTENTS E DITING 28 Edit To Or From Another VCR ............... 28Edit From A Camcorder ....................... 29 S PECIAL FEATURES 30 Multi-Brand Remote Control ................ 30 T ROUBLESHOOTING 31 Power ................................................. 31Tape Transport ........................
Page 6 - VIDEO; INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR; Basic
6 CH3 CH4 VIDEO INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR CHECK CONTENTS 1 Make sure the package contains all of the accessorieslisted in “SPECIFICATIONS” ( Z pg. 34). SITUATE VCR 2 Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface. CONNECT VCR TO TV 3 The connection method you use depends on the type ofTV you have. RF C...
Page 7 - INITIAL SETTINGS; Clock; TURN ON THE VCR; ACCESS CUSTOM SET; Preparation; Automatic Clock setting; ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS
7 INITIAL SETTINGS Clock (for HR-A42U) TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER. If watching channel 3 or 4, pressTV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO isdisplayed on the front display panel. ACCESS ON-SCREEN MENU 2 Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu screen. ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN 3 At the Main Menu scr...
Page 8 - Language Select; Auto; Clock Setting
8 q 2 3 6 5 / 8 MENU CH INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 q 6 5 4 Y T 2 3 OK CH MENU OK Language Select LANGUAGE SELECT = ENGLISHESPAÑOLFRANCAIS PRESS ( 5 , ∞ ) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END CUSTOM SET OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET = LANGUAGE SELECT PRESS ( 5 , ∞ ), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO...
Page 9 - SELECT MODE; SELECT TIME ZONE
9 q 2 3 6 5 / 8 MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 q 6 5 4 Y T 2 3 CH MENU Semi-Auto OK OK **AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR’sclock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time.With Auto DST activated, . . .. . . on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 AM, the cloc...
Page 10 - Manual; MAKE CORRECTIONS
10 q 2 3 6 5 / 8 OK CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 q 6 5 4 Y T 2 3 MENU MENU INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) SELECT D.S.T. MODE 6 You have three choices:a–Select “AUTO” and theadjustment to your VCR’sclock will be madeaccording to the incomingsignal from the hostchannel.b–Select “ON” and theadjustment will be made...
Page 12 - ACCESS CLOCK SET
12 Clock Setting q 2 3 6 5 / 8 OK CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 q 6 5 4 Y T 2 3 MENU MENU INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) NUMBER OK CH ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN 1 Place the arrow at theInitial Set screen next to“CLOCK SET” by pressingCH 5∞ , then press OK. SET DATE, TIME AND D.S.T. 2 Press the appropriateNUMBER key...
Page 13 - Tuner; Set Receivable Channels
13 q 2 3 6 5 / 8 MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 q 6 5 4 Y T 2 3 OK CH MENU TV/VIDEO OK CH Tuner Set Receivable Channels TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER. If watching on channel 3 or 4, pressTV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO isdisplayed on the front display panel. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU. ...
Page 15 - Add Or Delete A Channel
15 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 Tunerprocedure on page 13. ● To add a channel, go to step 2. ● To delete a channel, skip to step 4. ACCESS AFC SCREEN 2 Place the arrow next to "AFC" by pressing CH 5∞ , then press OK...
Page 16 - SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING; LOAD A CASSETTE; FIND PROGRAM START; Simple; Usable cassettes
16 SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side isfacing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette ispointing towards the VCR. Don’t apply too muchpressure when inserting. ● The VCR’s power comes on automatically. ● If watching channel 3 o...
Page 17 - Accidental erasure prevention
17 Simple Recording LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover thehole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette. SELECT RECORDING CHANNEL 2 Press CH 5∞ . Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys, then press ENTER. (The channel changes after a fewseconds whether yo...
Page 18 - Playback; Still Picture; PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES; Slow Or Fast-Motion Picture
18 PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK 1 Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, press CH 5 or ∞ on the VCR's front panel or remote to stabilize the picture. FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK 2 Advance the tape one frame by pressing PAUSE again. ● To control the direction of Frame-by-Frame playback,press SEARCH<< o...
Page 19 - Manual Tracking; ENGAGE MANUAL
19 Manual Tracking Once playback begins, the VCR’s automatic tracking function isengaged. If noise appears in the picture, you can override thisand make the adjustment manually. q 2 3 6 5 / 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 q 6 5 4 Y T 2 3 CH CH ENGAGE MANUAL TRACKING MODE 1 During playback, press the CH 5∞ but...
Page 20 - Superimpose; To recall an indication
20 Superimpose This function, switchable between ON and OFF, determineswhether 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" bypressing CH 5∞ , then press OK. ACCESS SUPERIMPOSE S...
Page 21 - Skip Search; Repeat Playback
21 q 2 3 6 5 / 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 q 6 5 4 Y T 2 3 STOP STOP SKIP SEARCH Skip Search SKIP OVER UNWANTED SECTIONS 1 Press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 4 times during playback. Eachpress initiates a 30-second period of fast- motionplayback. Normal playback resumes automatically. NOTE: To return to normal playba...
Page 22 - RESET COUNTER TO ZERO; Counter Reset; Tape Position Indicator
22 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 q 6 5 4 Y T 2 3 q 2 3 6 5 / 8 POWER PLAY FF REW REW FF POWER RESET COUNTER TO ZERO 1 Press C.RESET. NOTE: By pressing the DISPLAY button, you can change thedisplay to show the counter reading, channel numberor clock time. (Channel number is not displayed duringplayback.) Count...
Page 23 - Recording; Record One Program While; Display Elapsed Recording
23 Recording Record One Program While Watching Another q 2 3 6 5 / 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 q 6 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 TVbroadcast being recorded disappears...
Page 24 - Timer; TIMER RECORDING
24 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 afterrecording is finished. START RECORDING 1 Press REC. ENGAGE ITR MODE 2 Press REC again. ITR blinks and 0:30 appears on thefront display panel....
Page 25 - EXAMPLE
25 q 2 3 6 5 / 8 MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 q 6 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. The first timeyou do this, all numbers will be vacant, so...
Page 26 - Check And Cancel Programs
26 DISENGAGE TIMER 1 Press TIMER, then press POWER. ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN 2 Press MENU, then press OK. CHECK PROGRAM INFORMATION 3 Press CH 5∞ to check the programs in succession. Check And Cancel Programs To Cancel A Program . . . q 2 3 6 5 / 8 MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 q 6 5 4 Y T 2 3 OK OK CH ...
Page 27 - Auto Timer
27 q 2 3 6 5 / 8 MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 q 6 5 4 Y T 2 3 OK Auto Timer When activated, this function automatically engages the timerwhen the VCR's power is turned off, and disengages it when thepower is turned on. OK CH MENU ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 2 Place t...
Page 28 - EDITING
28 Edit To Or From Another VCR You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder. MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect an AV cable (not supplied) between theplayer’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors andthe recorder’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors. ● When connecting to a Hi-Fi VCR, connect yourVCR's AUDI...
Page 30 - Multi-Brand Remote Control; SELECT TV BRAND; SPECIAL FEATURES
30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 q 6 5 4 Y T 2 3 Multi-Brand Remote Control In addition to controlling several functions on JVC remote controlTVs, the VCR's remote control can control these functions on theTV brands listed below. If your television is a JVC, you don’t haveto set the code in step 1. SELECT TV ...
Page 31 - TROUBLESHOOTING
31 TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easilycorrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair. POWER POSSIBLE CAUSE ● The power cord is disconnected. ● The TIME...
Page 33 - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS; PLAYBACK
33 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 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 automatic...
Page 34 - SPECIFICATIONS
34 TIMERClock reference : Quartz Program capacity : 1-year programmable timer/ 8 programs Memory backup time : Approx. 10 min. ACCESSORIESProvided accessories : RF cable (F-type), Infrared remote control unit,“AA” battery x 2 SPECIFICATIONS GENERALPower requirement : AC 120 V ` , 60 Hz Power consump...
Page 36 - FRONT VIEW; REAR VIEW
36 INDEX (cont.) FRONT VIEW POWER MENU VIDEO AUDIO CH OK REC q PLAY REW 2 FF 3 PAUSE 6 STOP/EJECT 5 / 8 H M S I T R TIMER VIDEO SPEP AMPM R E C PAUSE PLAY 1 9 0 ! @ # $ % 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Power ON/OFF Button ( Z pg. 7 or 11) 2 Cassette Loading Slot 3 Rewind Button ( Z pg. 16) Reverse Search Button ( ...
Page 37 - FRONT DISPLAY PANEL
37 FRONT DISPLAY PANEL 1 Video Mode Indicator ( Z pg. 7 or 11) 2 Instant Timer Recording Indicator ( Z pg. 24) 3 Timer Mode Indicator ( Z pg. 25) 4 Clock Display ( Z pg. 7) 5 Counter Display ( Z pg. 22) 6 Recording Mode Indicator ( Z pg. 17) 7 Play Mode Indicator ( Z pg. 16) 8 “Cassette Loaded” Mark...
Page 38 - HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER; JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING; DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.; ACCESSORIES; FOR SERVICING
38 HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722 JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP. FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS If you ship the product... ACCESSORIES 107 Little Falls Road 1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105...
