JVC HR-A55U instruction manual Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode?

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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 automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.

Q.During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the problem?

A.This is normal.

Q.During search, still and frame-by-frame playback, the picture is intermittent. What’s the cause?

A.Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode. Pressing PLAY to return to normal playback will restore the picture.

Q.When returning from multi-speed search to normal playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be concerned about this?

A.No, it is normal.

Q.Noise bars appear during multi-speed search. What’s the problem?

A.This is normal.

Q.When playing back programs that have been timer- recorded with consecutive times (such one program from 8:00 to 9:00 and another one from 9:00 to 10:00), the picture and sound become momentarily distorted at the point where the first program ends and the second program begins. Is this a malfunction?

A.No. This is normal.

Q.Other than preventing further recording, what effect does removing the safety tab have?

A.It disables marking of index codes.

Q.Sometimes, during Index Search, the VCR can’t find the program I want to see. Why not?

A.There may be index codes too close together.

Q.During playback, on-screen operational indicators sometimes jitter. Why does this happen?

A.If the condition of the tape being played back is not good, jittering of the video (including on-screen indicators) may occur.

RECORDING

Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the new recording. Why does this happen?

A.This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points.

Q.Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause mode?

A.No. The VCR automatically goes to its Stop mode after 5 minutes to protect the heads. When paused during Instant Timer Recording (ITR), the VCR shuts off automatically after 5 minutes.

Q.What happens if the tape runs out during recording?

A.The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.

TIMER RECORDING

Q. REC and äremain lit on the front display panel. Is there a problem?

A.No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress.

Q.Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape or a TV broadcast?

A.Yes, but while you are setting the timer you won't see the tape's or broadcast program's picture as it is replaced by the on-screen menu. The audio from the tape or broadcast program will be present during the setting of the timer.

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Contents HR-A55U HR-A35U Dear Customer Do not place the VCRPower Lines Power SourcesPower Cord Protection Grounding or PolarizationCleaning AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Replacement PartsContents Basic Connections A35UBack of VCR Situate VCR Check ContentsConnect VCR to Power Source Connect VCR to TVAuto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set Plug & Play SetupPlug & Play Auto blinks Channel numbers are displayedInformation Language Clock PreparationSelect Host Channel Select D.S.T. ModeSET Auto Clock to on Semi-AutoSET Time Select Time ZoneReturn to Normal Screen SET DateTurn on the VCR Access Tuner SET ScreenTuner SETADD or Skip Desired Access Main Menu ScreenAccess Manual ChannelFind Program Start Point Simple PlaybackLoad a Cassette Start PlaybackSimple Recording Playback Features Activate FRAME-BYFrame Playback Adjust Manual Tracking Access Distant CodeEngage Manual Tracking Mode Activate HIGH-SPEEDSelect Auto Picture Mode Access Main MenuAccess Function SET Auto PictureSET Mode Picture ControlHR-A55U HR-A35U Stabilizer by pressing Video StabilizerArrow to Video Then press OK orStart Repeat Stop RepeatSuperimpose CH 5 or Shuttle Plus Select Audio MonitorSelect The Soundtrack HR-A55U Only Shuttle PLUS%toSelect Channel for Viewing Recording FeaturesEngage TV Mode Record One Program While Watching AnotherStereo And SAP Second Audio Program HR-A55U Only To Record SAP Programs HR-A55U OnlyEnter Pluscode Number VCR Plus+ Timer ProgrammingPress PROG. on the remote control Input Receiving Channel NumberEntered and the matching Timer-Recording informaPlusCode number you Tion is displayed onVCR Plus+ Setup Access Initial SET ScreenVCR Plus+ Guide Channel Matching Access Guide Channel SET Screen Input Guide ChannelNumber Express Timer Programming Load a CassetteEngage Timer Mode SET Channel NumberCancel or Revise a RE-ENGAGE TimerProgram Auto SP→EP Timer Auto TimerSET Recording Duration Instant Timer Recording ITREngage ITR Mode Press REC on the front panelEdit To Another VCR Edit From a Camcorder Or Another VCR CamcorderAnother VCR Set your VCR to its record mode SET RECORDER’S Input ModeSetNOTEthe camcorder to its play mode Set to AUX. Press the Number key 0 and/or CH to select F-1Troubleshooting Cassette gets stuck partwayTimer again Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setup Doesn’t work properlyCan the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode? Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause mode?What happens if the tape runs out during recording? Express Timer Programming List Of TermsFront View A55U Rear View A55U Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can Remote control can operate most of your VCRsPoint the remote control toward the sensor window 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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