Page 2 - EN; CAUTIONS
2 EN 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 MOI...
Page 3 - INSTALLATION; ANTENNA INSTALLATION
EN 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, obse...
Page 4 - SERVICING; HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION
4 EN 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 expo...
Page 5 - CONTENTS; IMPLE PLAYBACK AND
EN 5 CONTENTS E DITING 33 Edit To Another VCR .................................... 33Edit From A Camcorder Or Another VCR ...... 34 T ROUBLESHOOTING 35 Power ........................................................ 35Tape Transport ............................................ 35Playback ...............
Page 6 - Basic Connections; INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR
6 EN ANT. IN RF OUT CH3 CH4 OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO Basic Connections INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR RF OUT ANT. IN(Antenna or Cable input) 75 ohm terminal Back of VCR Antenna or Cable Coaxial Cable Flat Feeder Matching Transformer(not supplied) AC PowerCord Back of VCR AC Outlet RF Cable(supplied) Audio/Video...
Page 8 - INITIAL SETTINGS; Language
8 EN INITIAL SETTINGS Language This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages inEnglish, Spanish or French (not including messages superimposedon the TV picture). Select the desired language using thisprocedure. The default setting is "ENGLISH". TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER . ACC...
Page 9 - Clock; To Make Corrections
EN 9 Clock Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AVmode). TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU . ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN 3 At the Main Menu screen, move the highlight bar(arrow) to “INITIAL SET” by pressing CH 5∞ or %fi , then press OK or . ACCESS CLO...
Page 10 - Tuner; Set Receivable Channels; INFORMATION
10 EN Tuner Set Receivable Channels TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU . ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 3 Move the highlight bar(arrow) to "TUNER SET" bypressing CH 5∞ or %fi , then press OK or . PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET 4 Move the highlight bar(arrow) to "AUTO...
Page 11 - Add Or Delete A Channel
EN 11 Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU . ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 2 Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "TUNER SET" bypressing CH 5∞ or %fi , then press OK or . ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN 3 Move the highlight bar(arrow) to "MANUALCHANNEL SET" bypressing...
Page 12 - SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING; Simple; LOAD A CASSETTE; START PLAYBACK; STOP PLAYBACK
12 EN 1 2 3 4 5 0 6 7 8 9 1 2 4 3 SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Simple Playback 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 co...
Page 14 - Index Search; Playback; Frame Playback
14 EN Index Search Index codes are placed on the tape at the start of eachrecording. You can find and automatically play back from thestart of any recording using the Index Search function. START SEARCH 1 While the tape is stopped, press ™ or £ ( or ). ACCESS DISTANT CODE 2 To access a recording 2–9...
Page 15 - Manual Tracking; ENGAGE MANUAL; ADJUST MANUAL; TRACKING
EN 15 Manual Tracking Once playback begins, the VCR’s automatic tracking function isengaged. If tracking noise appears in the picture, you canoverride this and make the adjustment manually. ENGAGE MANUAL TRACKING MODE 1 During playback, press the CH 5 and ∞ buttons on the VCR's front panel simultane...
Page 16 - Video Stabilizer
16 EN Video Stabilizer By activating the Video Stabilizer you can correct verticalvibrations in the picture when playing back unstable EPrecordings that were made on another VCR. When this functionis set to "ON", vertical vibration will be automatically corrected.*The default setting is "...
Page 17 - Repeat Playback; START REPEAT; Tape Position Indicator; RESET COUNTER TO ZERO; Counter Reset
EN 17 Repeat Playback 1 2 3 4 5 0 6 7 8 9 1 2 4 3 C.RESET POWER TIMER FF PAUSE REW PLAY STOP START REPEAT 1 Press and hold PLAY (until "PLAY" blinks on the screen) during playback, then release. ● The entire tape is played back 50 times. STOP REPEAT 2 To stop, press STOP at any time. NOTE: P...
Page 18 - Superimpose
18 EN Superimpose This function, switchable between ON and OFF, determineswhether or not operational indicators will appear on screen. 1 2 3 4 5 0 6 7 8 9 1 2 4 3 To recall an indication 1 Press OSD . n All indications corresponding to the current status aredisplayed for 5 seconds. After that, the c...
Page 19 - Select The Soundtrack
EN 19 Select The Soundtrack (HR-A54U Only) Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normaland Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together. Or,when viewing a pre-recorded tape that contains two separateHi-Fi audio programs, you can choose to listen to either one byselecting eit...
Page 20 - Auto Picture; Preparation
20 EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Auto Picture Auto Picture compensates for variations in tape characteristicsto ensure the best possible playback picture. It checks andcompensates for the condition of the tape at the beginning ofautomatic tracking when playback is selected. The defaults...
Page 22 - Record One Program While; Recording; Display Elapsed Recording
22 EN 1 2 3 4 5 0 6 7 8 9 1 2 4 3 PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Record One Program While Watching Another Recording Features ENGAGE TV MODE 1 During recording... ● Press TV/VCR . The VCR's TV/VCR indicator goes out. (If you are using the RF connection ( Z pg. 6) to view the output from you...
Page 23 - Stereo And SAP; ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN; ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN; SELECT 2ND AUDIO RECORD SET; RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
EN 23 Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) (HR-A54U 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 SAPbroadcasts, and when a stereo program is accompanied by SAPaudio.When the channel is changed... ...
Page 24 - Timer; TIMER RECORDING
24 EN VCR Plus+ Timer Programming (HR-A54U Only) TIMER RECORDING Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automaticallyrecord a program that will be broadcast at some future time.The timer record function can be programmed using VCR Plus+or Express Timer Programming up to 8 shows as far as a...
Page 25 - CHECK PROGRAM DATA; IMPORTANT; ATTENTION
EN 25 1 2 3 4 5 0 6 7 8 9 1 2 4 3 PROG. TIMER PROGRAM 1 (VCR PLUS+ 12345678) START STOP 8:00PM = 10:00PM DATE CH 12/24/98 12 SP THU PRESS (8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLYSTOP+/– = STOP TIME, SP/EP)PRESS (OK) TO END CHECK PROGRAM DATA 5 The PlusCode number youentered and the matchingTimer-Recording informa-tion is...
Page 26 - Setup; TURN ON THE VCR; ACCESS MAIN MENU; ACCESS INITIAL SET
26 EN 1 2 3 4 5 0 6 7 8 9 1 2 4 3 VCR Plus+ Setup (HR-A54U Only) Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AVmode). POWER TIMER RECORDING (cont.) MENU POWER IMPORTANT If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcastingstation's channel number has been changed, the wrong VCRor CABLE...
Page 28 - Express Timer
28 EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8shows, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must beset before you can program the timer ( Z pg. 9). Express Timer Programming Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AVmode). 1 2 3 4 5 0 ...
Page 29 - SET TAPE SPEED
EN 29 1 2 3 4 5 0 6 7 8 9 1 2 4 3 NUMBER "9" NUMBER "8" TIMER SET TAPE SPEED 7 Press SP/EP to set the tape speed. RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 8 Press PROG. or OK . "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normalscreen appears. ENGAGE TIMER MODE 9 Press ...
Page 30 - Check, Cancel And Revise
30 EN 1 2 3 4 5 0 6 7 8 9 1 2 4 3 TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Check, Cancel And Revise Programs POWER TIMER CH CANCEL START+/– STOP+/– DATE+/– DISENGAGE TIMER 1 Press TIMER , then press POWER . ACCESS PROGRAM CHECK SCREEN 2 Press PROG. CHECK . ACCESS PROGRAM SCREEN 3 Press PROG. CHECK again to check mor...
Page 31 - Auto Timer
EN 31 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU . ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 2 Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" bypressing CH 5∞ or %fi , then press OK or . SELECT AUTO TIMER SET MODE 3 Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AUTO TIMER" bypressing CH 5∞ or %fi , then press OK ...
Page 32 - Instant Timer; START RECORDING
32 EN Instant Timer Recording (ITR) This easy method lets you record from 30 minutes to 6 hours(selectable in 30-min. increments) and shuts the VCR off afterrecording is finished. START RECORDING 1 Press REC on the front panel. ENGAGE ITR MODE 2 Press REC again. "ITR 0:30" appears on screen ...
Page 33 - Edit To; EDITING
EN 33 Edit To Another VCR You can use your VCR as the player and another VCR as therecorder. EDITING MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect an AV cable between your VCR's VIDEO OUTand AUDIO OUT connectors and another VCR’sVIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors. For HR-A54U owners... ● When connecting to a monaural VC...
Page 34 - Edit From A
34 EN EDITING (cont.) Edit From A Camcorder Or Another VCR You can use a camcorder or another VCR as the player and yourVCR as the recorder. MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect an AV cable between the camcorder’s or theplayback VCR's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUTconnectors and your VCR’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO INconne...
Page 35 - TROUBLESHOOTING; RECORDING
EN 35 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. POSSIBLE CAUSE ● The power cord is disconnected. ● The TIMER m...
Page 37 - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS; PLAYBACK
EN 37 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 automa...
Page 38 - INDEX
38 EN INDEX List Of Terms This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names. A Add Channel ............................................................... 11Audio Monitor ............................................................ 19Auto Channel Setting .....
Page 39 - FRONT VIEW; FRONT PANEL INDICATORS; REAR VIEW
EN 39 FRONT VIEW CH MENU POWER VIDEO (MONO)L–AUDIO–R STOP/EJECT PAUSE REC REW FF PLAY POWER OK TV/VCR TIMER REC MTB 1 $ # ! @ 8 7 2 3 4 5 6 9 0 1 Power On/Off Button ( Z pg. 8) 2 Cassette Loading Slot 3 Rewind [REW] Button ( Z pg. 12) 4 PLAY Button ( Z pg. 12) 5 Fast-Forward [FF] Button ( Z pg. 12) ...
Page 40 - REMOTE CONTROL
40 EN REMOTE CONTROL 1 PROG. Button ( Z pg. 24, 28) 2 TV Button (See below) 3 DISPLAY Button (No Function) 4 TV/VCR Button ( Z pg. 22) 5 Recording Speed [SP/EP] Button ( Z pg. 13) 6 ENTER Button ( Z pg. 13) On-Screen Display [OSD] Button ( Z pg. 18) 7 CANCEL Button ( Z pg. 30) Counter [C.] RESET But...
Page 41 - SPECIFICATIONS
EN 41 GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V ` , 60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 22 W (HR-A54U): 20 W (HR-A34U) Power off : 2 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 273 mm ...
Page 42 - HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER; JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING; DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
42 EN 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 07004-2...
Page 43 - LIMITED WARRANTY
EN 43 LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINALPURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retailpurchase for the period as shown below....
