JVC HR-A43U, HR-A63U Plug & Play Setup, Initial Settings, Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set

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INITIALSETTINGS

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Plug & Play

Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set

The Plug & Play function sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when power is first connected to the VCR. The antenna cable must be connected for the Plug & Play function.

The time and date can be set automatically from clock setting data that is transmitted by one of the regular TV broadcast channels. We call this TV channel the “Host Channel” and it is a PBS channel in your area.

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IMPORTANT

●Don’t press any buttons on the VCR or remote while Plug & Play is in progress.

●If you perform Plug & Play successfully, there’s no need to perform the Clock (☞ pg. 9) and Tuner (☞ pg. 12) procedures. If, however, you want to add or delete channels, refer to “Add Or Delete A Channel” on page 14.

ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS

If you perform the Plug & Play procedure . . .

●Select the PBS channel on your cable box before plugging your VCR’s power plug into the AC outlet. (If you have more than one PBS channel, you may have to select an alternative PBS channel if Plug & Play is not successful.)

●If there is no PBS channel in your area, perform the Manual Clock Set procedure (☞ pg. 11).

●For automatic clock adjustment to take place the VCR's power must be off and the cable box must be set to the PBS channel at clock adjustment times.

●If you perform Plug & Play successfully, D.S.T. will be set to “AUTO”. At the D.S.T. adjustment time (☞ pg. 11), your VCR's power must be off and your cable box must be set to the host PBS channel in your area for the D.S.T. adjustment to take place. If the clock is not set correctly, change the D.S.T. setting to “ON” or “OFF. See step 9 of Semi-Auto procedure (☞ pg. 10) or step 6 of Manual procedure (☞ pg. 11).

NOTE:

f the memory backup fails, because of a power outage or because the AC was removed from the VCR, Plug & Play will be performed when power is restored to the VCR.

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PLUG & PLAY SETUP

Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (☞ pg. 6). Then connect the VCR’s power plug to an AC outlet. Do not power on the VCR. The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set.

●Auto clock set is performed first. The auto clock set function scans all the channels received by your VCR to find the Host Channel and then sets the clock. "Auto" blinks on the front display panel during Auto clock set.

●Auto channel set is performed next. The auto channel set function scans all the channels that are receivable by your VCR. It then automatically assigns each receivable channels to the CH▲▼ buttons. It skips non-receivable channels. During auto channel set the channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set.

●When Plug & Play has been completed successfully the correct time is displayed.

●If "AUTO CLOCK SET" or "SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET" is selected at the Override Auto Clock Set screen on page 10, the clock will be adjusted automatically by the Host PBS every hour on the hour (except for 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) by the incoming PBS channel clock setting data. (This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR’s power is turned off. The clock will be adjusted on the hour based on the time displayed on the VCR, not on the actual real time.) The default setting is "AUTO CLOCK SET".

●If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone, or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this case, perform the Semi-Auto (☞ pg. 10) or Manual Clock Set (☞ pg. 11) procedure. Auto channel set has already taken place and it need not be set again.

●If “- -:- -” appears on the display, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR, there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area, or your cable box may not be set to the PBS channel. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. If you use a cable box ensure that your local PBS is selected on your cable box (☞ ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS). Then power on and power off the VCR; the Plug & Play function will be automatically reactivated and "Auto" will be displayed on the VCR's front panel. If everything is connected and set correctly, perform the Manual Clock Set procedure (☞ pg. 11). Auto channel set has not yet taken place, so please also perform the “Set Receivable Channels” procedure (☞ pg. 12).

PM

During Initial Auto Clock Set

During Auto Channel Set

Plug & Play Completed

"Auto" blinks.

The channel numbers are displayed

The current time (including

 

as they are scanned and set.

AM/PM) is displayed.

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Contents HR-A63U HR-A43U Do not place the VCR Dear CustomerImportant Product Safety Instructions Should be moved with care. Quick Product and cart combinationContents Basic Connections Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set Plug & Play SetupInitial Settings Plug & PlayLanguage Preparation ClockSelect Host Channel Access Select ScreensSemi-Auto SET DATE, Time and D.S.T Select D.S.T. ModeSelect Mode Select Time ZoneSET Access Main MenuAccess Tuner SET TunerInformation Store or Skip Desired Channel Access Tuner SET ScreenAccess AFC Screen Make SelectionStart Playback Simple PlaybackLoad a Cassette Find Program Start PointSimple Recording Playback Features RE-ENGAGE Automatic Tracking Engage Manual Tracking ModeAdjust Manual Tracking Layback and Recording FeaturesVideo Stabilizer Superimpose Access Function SETAccess Superimpose Return to NormalOnly Access Audio MonitorSelect The Soundtrack HR-A63U Only Appear with HR-A63UStart Search Access Distant CodeSkip Over Unwanted Sections Repeat Playback Counter ResetNext-Function Memory Auto Picture Access Auto PictureCH5 Playback Press Play VCR adjusts Playback picture qualityBased on the quality Tape in use Select Channel for Viewing Recording FeaturesEngage TV Mode Reset Counter to ZeroTo Record SAP Programs HR-A63U Only Access 2ND AudioStereo And SAP Second Audio ProgramAccess Program SET On-Screen Timer ProgrammingTimer Recording Engage Timer Mode Check Program Disengage TimerCancel a Program RE-ENGAGE TimerAccess Auto Timer Access Main Menu ScreenAccess Function SET Screen Access Auto Timer ScreenPress REC on the front panel Instant Timer Recording ITREngage ITR Mode SET Recording DurationEdit To Another VCR Another VCR SET RECORDER’S Input ModeEdit From a Camcorder Or Another VCR PlayerSET TV Brand Code Special FeaturesTV Multi-Brand Remote Control Turn on the TVTurn on the Cable BOX Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote ControlOperate Cable BOX VCR have been incorrectly con TroubleshootingRecord safety tab removed Cassette gets stuck partwayOubleshooting Timer againPlayback Questions and Answer SList Of Terms MBR Multi-Brand Remote Code SettingIndex Front View HR-A43U has only one Audio input connectorRear View HR-A43U has only one Audio output connectorHow To Use Installing BatteriesFrequency-synthesized tuner EIA monochrome signal20C to 60C -4F to140F Maximum recording timeFor Servicing HOW to Locate Your JVC Service CenterLimited Warranty WarrantyMemo HR-A63U/43U

HR-A43U, HR-A63U, HR-A63U (Hi-Fi) specifications

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