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 26 Edit To Or From Another VCR ............... 26Edit From A Camcorder ....................... 27Assemble Editing ................................. 28 S PECIAL FEATURES 29 Control A JVC TV With The VCR's Remote .......................................................... 29 T ROUBL...
Page 6 - INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR; Basic; AUDIO
6 INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR CHECK CONTENTS 1 Make sure the package contains all of the accessorieslisted in “SPECIFICATIONS” ( Z pg. 36). 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 Connection ● To...
Page 7 - Clock; Preparation
7 Clock 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 q 6 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, pressTV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. The TV/Videoindicator on the front panel lights. ACCESS ON-SCREEN MENU 2 Press MENU to bring u...
Page 8 - Clock Setting; ACCESS CLOCK SET; MAKE CORRECTIONS
8 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 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 keys to set thedate and time ...
Page 9 - Tuner; Set Receivable Channels
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 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. The TV/Videoindicator on the front panel lights. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU...
Page 11 - Add Or Delete A Channel
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 Tunerprocedure on page 9. ● 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 12 - SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING; LOAD A CASSETTE; FIND PROGRAM START; Simple; Usable cassettes
12 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 13 - Accidental erasure prevention
13 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 14 - Playback; Still Picture; PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES; Slow Or Fast-Motion Picture
14 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 15 - Manual Tracking; ENGAGE MANUAL
15 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 16 - Select The Soundtrack
16 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 MENU CH PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) CH OK (HR-A52U ONLY) Select The Soundtrack Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normaland Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Pre...
Page 17 - Superimpose; To recall an indication
17 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 18 - Skip Search
18 q 2 3 6 5 / 8 STOP PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) 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 playback during a S...
Page 19 - RESET COUNTER TO ZERO; Counter Reset; Tape Position Indicator
19 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. Counter Reset DISPLAY C.RESET TIMER COUNT 0:33:27 Tape Position Indicator The Tape position indicatorappears on screen when, from thestop mode, you press FF, REW orperform an In...
Page 20 - Recording; Record One Program While; Display Elapsed Recording
20 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 TV/Video indicator goes out and the TVbroadcast being recorded disappe...
Page 21 - Stereo And SAP
21 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 To Record SAP Programs . . . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 2 Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressingCH 5∞ , then press OK. ACCESS 2ND AUDIO SCREEN 3 Place the arrow next t...
Page 22 - TIMER RECORDING; Timer
22 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 0:30” appears on screen andblinks for about 5 sec...
Page 23 - EXAMPLE
23 q 2 3 6 5 / 8 MENU OK CH 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 just pressOK when the screen appears. SET PROGRAM INFORMATION 4 Press the appropriate NUMBER keys...
Page 24 - Check And Cancel Programs
24 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 25 - Auto Timer
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 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 26 - EDITING
26 Edit To Or From Another VCR You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder. Player Your VCR AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 q 6 5 4 Y T 2 3 Another VCR Recorder NUMBER "0" EDITING MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect an AV cable (not supplied) between theplayer’s VIDEO...
Page 29 - SPECIAL FEATURES; OPERATE TV
29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 q 6 5 4 Y T 2 3 Control A JVC TV With The VCR’s Remote You can also use your VCR’s remote control to operate a JVCTV. TV/VIDEO POWER CH VOL. +/- SPECIAL FEATURES TV DISPLAY SP/EP OPERATE TV 1 Press and hold TV, and press POWER, CH 5∞ , TV/ VIDEO, VOL+/–, DISPLAY (for the TV's ...
Page 30 - TROUBLESHOOTING
30 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 32 - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS; PLAYBACK
32 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 - FRONT VIEW; REAR VIEW
34 INDEX (cont.) FRONT VIEW VIDEO (MONO) L–AUDIO–R POWER MENU POWER TIMER REC MTS OK REC q PLAY REW 2 FF 3 PAUSE 6 STOP/EJECT 5 / 8 TV/VIDEO CH 1 6 9 0 ! @ # $ 2 3 4 5 7 8 1 Power ON/OFF Button ( Z pg. 7) 2 Cassette Loading Slot 3 Rewind Button ( Z pg. 12) Reverse Search Button ( Z pg. 14) 4 Play Bu...
Page 35 - FRONT PANEL INDICATORS
35 FRONT PANEL INDICATORS POWER TIMER REC MTS TV/VIDEO 2 3 4 5 1 1 Power Indicator 2 Video Mode Indicator ( Z pg. 7) 3 Timer Mode Indicator ( Z pg. 23) 4 Recording Mode Indicator (HR-A52U only)( Z pg. 13) 5 Multichannel TV Sound Indicators ( Z pg. 21) REMOTE CONTROL (Provided) 1 TV/VIDEO Button ( Z ...
Page 36 - SPECIFICATIONS
36 SPECIFICATIONS GENERALPower requirement : AC 120 V ` , 60 Hz Power consumption (HR-A52U) : 21 W (HR-A32U) : 19 W 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 37 - HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER; JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING; DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.; ACCESSORIES; FOR SERVICING
37 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...
