JVC HR-A55U instruction manual Simple Recording

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Simple Recording

Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).

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LOAD A CASSETTE

Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the

1 hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.

SELECT RECORDING

CHANNEL

Press CH(+/–). Or press the appropriate NUMBER

keys, then press ENTER. (The channel changes after a

2 few seconds whether you press ENTER or not.)

CH

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

PAUSE

If you use the RF connection, by pressing the TV/VCR

button, select VCR mode to view the program to be

recorded.

SET TAPE SPEED

3 Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.

START RECORDING

Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote

4 control, or press REC on the VCR's front panel.

PAUSE/RESUME

RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

TV/VCR

SP/EP

PLAY

REC

3

1

1

ENTER4 7

2 3

5 6 2

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0 4

+ STOP

NUMBER

CH+/–

PAUSE

5

During record pause, you can change the recording

channel by using the CH(+/–) buttons or NUMBER

 

keys.

 

 

 

STOP RECORDING

 

Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT to

6 remove the cassette.

Accidental erasure prevention

To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab.

To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

Record safety tab

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Contents HR-A55U HR-A35U Do not place the VCR Dear CustomerPower Cord Protection Power SourcesPower Lines Grounding or PolarizationDamage Requiring Service AccessoriesCleaning Replacement PartsContents Back of VCR Basic ConnectionsA35U Connect VCR to Power Source Check ContentsSituate VCR Connect VCR to TVPlug & Play Plug & Play SetupAuto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set Auto blinks Channel numbers are displayedInformation Language Preparation ClockSET Auto Clock to on Select D.S.T. ModeSelect Host Channel Semi-AutoReturn to Normal Screen Select Time ZoneSET Time SET DateTuner Access Tuner SET ScreenTurn on the VCR SETAccess Manual Access Main Menu ScreenADD or Skip Desired ChannelLoad a Cassette Simple PlaybackFind Program Start Point Start PlaybackSimple Recording Frame Playback Playback FeaturesActivate FRAME-BY Engage Manual Tracking Mode Access Distant CodeAdjust Manual Tracking Activate HIGH-SPEEDAccess Function SET Access Main MenuSelect Auto Picture Mode Auto PictureHR-A55U HR-A35U SET ModePicture Control Arrow to Video Video StabilizerStabilizer by pressing Then press OK orStop Repeat Start RepeatSuperimpose Select The Soundtrack HR-A55U Only Select Audio MonitorCH 5 or Shuttle Plus Shuttle PLUS%toEngage TV Mode Recording FeaturesSelect Channel for Viewing Record One Program While Watching AnotherTo Record SAP Programs HR-A55U Only Stereo And SAP Second Audio Program HR-A55U OnlyPress PROG. on the remote control VCR Plus+ Timer ProgrammingEnter Pluscode Number Input Receiving Channel NumberPlusCode number you Timer-Recording informaEntered and the matching Tion is displayed onVCR Plus+ Guide Channel Matching VCR Plus+ SetupAccess Initial SET Screen Number Access Guide Channel SET ScreenInput Guide Channel Load a Cassette Express Timer ProgrammingSET Channel Number Engage Timer ModeProgram Cancel or Revise aRE-ENGAGE Timer Auto Timer Auto SP→EP TimerEngage ITR Mode Instant Timer Recording ITRSET Recording Duration Press REC on the front panelEdit To Another VCR Another VCR Edit From a Camcorder Or Another VCRCamcorder SetNOTEthe camcorder to its play mode SET RECORDER’S Input ModeSet your VCR to its record mode Set to AUX. Press the Number key 0 and/or CH to select F-1Cassette gets stuck partway TroubleshootingRe-perform the VCR Plus+ setup Doesn’t work properly Timer againWhat happens if the tape runs out during recording? Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode?Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause mode? List Of Terms Express Timer ProgrammingFront View A55U Rear View A55U Point the remote control toward the sensor window Remote control can operate most of your VCRsButtons with a small dot on the left side of the name can Functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets. SeeHR-A55U For Servicing Only in U.S.A Warranty Only in U.S.A. E N EN M EMO Memo HR-A55U/35U

HR-A55U specifications

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