JVC HR-A55U Check Contents, Situate VCR, Connect VCR to TV, Connect VCR to Power Source

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CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories

listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” ( pg. 47).

SITUATE VCR

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

CONNECT VCR TO TV

The connection method you use depends on the type of

TV you have.

RF Connection

To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .

a– Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.

b– Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT. IN jack

on the rear of the VCR.

c– Connect the supplied RF cable between the RF

OUT jack on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s

antenna terminal. Set TV on CH3 or CH4

corresponding to the CH3 – CH4 switch setting on

the back of the VCR.

AV Connection

To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .

a– Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in

the illustration.

b– Connect an Audio/Video Cable between the AUDIO

OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear of the VCR

and the AV IN jacks on the TV. Set your TV in video

input mode or A/V input mode. Refer to the TV

Instruction Manual.

For HR-A35U Owners:

If your TV has AUDIO IN L and R connectors, connect

the VCR to the L connector.

CONNECT VCR TO

POWER SOURCE

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.

The clock and tuner channels will automatically be

set when the antenna is connected and when the AC

is first connected to the VCR ( pg. 8).

(If "Auto" or "CH" is displayed on the front display

panel before the VCR is powered on, the clock and

tuner channels are being set automatically. Wait for

the time to be displayed on the front display panel

before powering on the VCR.)

FINAL PREPARATION FOR

USE

Power on the VCR and select the VCR channel (3 or 4) by setting the switch on the rear of the VCR as shown in the illustration.

You can now perform simple playback ( pg. 16) or simple recording ( pg. 17).

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NOTES:

The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display the audio and video signals from the VCR. The VCR's CH3- CH4 switch, on the back of the VCR, sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4.

The CH3–CH4 switch is preset to the CH3 position.

Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area and set the channel on the TV to correspond to the VCR's CH3– CH4 switch setting.

If RF connection to TV is used, when switching from VCR to TV mode and from TV to VCR it may be necessary to issue a CH UP and then CH DOWN on TV to obtain a good quality picture.

Even if you are using AV cables to connect your VCR to your TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable. This will ensure that you can record one show while watching another ( pg. 26).

For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the Index (REAR VIEW pg. 45).

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Contents HR-A55U HR-A35U Do not place the VCR Dear CustomerGrounding or Polarization Power SourcesPower Cord Protection Power LinesReplacement Parts AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service CleaningContents A35U Basic ConnectionsBack of VCR Connect VCR to TV Check ContentsConnect VCR to Power Source Situate VCRAuto blinks Channel numbers are displayed Plug & Play SetupPlug & Play Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner SetInformation Language Preparation ClockSemi-Auto Select D.S.T. ModeSET Auto Clock to on Select Host ChannelSET Date Select Time ZoneReturn to Normal Screen SET TimeSET Access Tuner SET ScreenTuner Turn on the VCRChannel Access Main Menu ScreenAccess Manual ADD or Skip DesiredStart Playback Simple PlaybackLoad a Cassette Find Program Start PointSimple Recording Activate FRAME-BY Playback FeaturesFrame Playback Activate HIGH-SPEED Access Distant CodeEngage Manual Tracking Mode Adjust Manual TrackingAuto Picture Access Main MenuAccess Function SET Select Auto Picture ModePicture Control SET ModeHR-A55U HR-A35U Then press OK or Video StabilizerArrow to Video Stabilizer by pressingStop Repeat Start RepeatSuperimpose Shuttle PLUS%to Select Audio MonitorSelect The Soundtrack HR-A55U Only CH 5 or Shuttle PlusRecord One Program While Watching Another Recording FeaturesEngage TV Mode Select Channel for ViewingTo Record SAP Programs HR-A55U Only Stereo And SAP Second Audio Program HR-A55U OnlyInput Receiving Channel Number VCR Plus+ Timer ProgrammingPress PROG. on the remote control Enter Pluscode NumberTion is displayed on Timer-Recording informaPlusCode number you Entered and the matchingAccess Initial SET Screen VCR Plus+ SetupVCR Plus+ Guide Channel Matching Input Guide Channel Access Guide Channel SET ScreenNumber Load a Cassette Express Timer ProgrammingSET Channel Number Engage Timer ModeRE-ENGAGE Timer Cancel or Revise aProgram Auto Timer Auto SP→EP TimerPress REC on the front panel Instant Timer Recording ITREngage ITR Mode SET Recording DurationEdit To Another VCR Camcorder Edit From a Camcorder Or Another VCRAnother VCR Set to AUX. Press the Number key 0 and/or CH to select F-1 SET RECORDER’S Input ModeSetNOTEthe camcorder to its play mode Set your VCR to its record modeCassette gets stuck partway TroubleshootingRe-perform the VCR Plus+ setup Doesn’t work properly Timer againCan the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause mode? Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode?What happens if the tape runs out during recording? List Of Terms Express Timer ProgrammingFront View A55U Rear View A55U Functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets. See Remote control can operate most of your VCRsPoint the remote control toward the sensor window Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name canHR-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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