JVC HR-A55U instruction manual Timer again, Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setup Doesn’t work properly

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TIMER RECORDING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

1.

Timer recording won’t work.

The clock and/or the timer have

Set the clock and/or timer correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

been set incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The timer is not engaged.

Press TIMER and check to make sure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

that ä appears on the front display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

panel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The VCR has not been set up properly.

Re-perform the set-up procedures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure you have compensated for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guide Channel and VCR or cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

box channel number mismatches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(

 

pg. 30).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Timer programming won’t work.

Timer recording is in progress.

Timer programming can’t be performed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

when timer recording is in progress.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wait until it finishes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

ä and ] on the front display

The timer is engaged but there’s no

Load a cassette with the record safety

 

 

 

panel won’t stop blinking.

cassette loaded.

tab intact, or with the hole covered

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with adhesive tape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

The cassette is automatically

The loaded cassette has had its

Remove the cassette and cover its

 

 

 

ejected, and ä and ] on the

record safety tab removed.

hole with adhesive tape, or replace it

 

 

 

front display panel won’t stop

 

 

 

with a cassette on which the safety

 

 

 

blinking.

 

 

 

tab is intact.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

ä blinks for 10 seconds and the

TIMER has been pressed when there

Check the programmed data and re-

 

 

 

timer mode is disengaged.

are no programs in memory, or the

program as necessary, then press

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

timer record program information

TIMER again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

has not been programmed correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

The cassette is automatically

The end of tape was reached during

The program may not have been

 

 

 

ejected, the power shuts off and ä

timer recording.

recorded in its entirety. Next time

 

 

 

and ]won’t stop blinking.

 

 

 

make sure you have enough time on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the tape to record the entire program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

We moved, and now VCR Plus+

The receivable stations in the new area

Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setup

 

 

 

doesn’t work properly.

are received on different channels than

procedure (

pg. 30).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

those in the previous area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.

“PROGRAM FULL” is displayed on

All 8 programs of the VCR’s timer

Wait until a space in memory clears,

 

 

 

the screen.

memory are used.

or cancel unnecessary program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

information (

 

pg. 34).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER PROBLEMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

1.

When scanning channels, some of

Those channels have been preset to

If you need the skipped channels,

 

 

 

them are skipped over.

be skipped.

restore them (

 

pg. 15).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

The channel can’t be changed.

Recording is in progress.

Press PAUSE to pause the recording,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

change channels, then press PLAY to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

resume recording.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Even though Auto or Semi-Auto

The clock setting data received from

Select a different Host Channel during

 

 

 

clock setting has been selected, the

the Host Channel is incorrect.

the Semi-Auto setting procedure

 

 

 

clock is incorrect.

 

 

 

(

 

pg. 12), or perform the Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

setting procedure ( pg. 13).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATTENTION:

This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction. If the VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the power cord from the AC supply. Wait for a while and then plug the power back in. Eject and check the condition of the cassette. If everything appears normal resume operating the VCR as usual.

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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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