16SIMPLEPLAYBACKANDRECORDING (cont.)

Simple

Recording

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

 

 

PLAY

 

 

3

 

q 5/8 6

CH

STOP/EJECT

PAUSE

 

 

 

1

2

3

 

4

5

6

NUMBER

 

 

 

7

8

9

 

TV/VCR

0

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

LOAD A CASSETTE

Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the 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 few seconds whether you press ENTER or not.)

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

Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.

START RECORDING

Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote control, or press REC on the VCR's front panel.

PAUSE/RESUME

RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

During record pause, you can change the recording channel by using the CHbuttons or NUMBER keys.

STOP RECORDING

Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the cassette.

 

CH

 

 

SP/EP

3

 

 

1

 

ÁPLAY

¦

7

8

PAUSE

REC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOP

 

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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JVC HR-A63U (Hi-Fi), HR-A43U, HR-A63U instruction manual Simple Recording

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

The JVC HR-A63U and HR-A43U are part of JVC's lineup of high-performance VHS VCRs, designed to deliver exceptional video and audio quality. These models leverage JVC's extensive expertise in video technology to enhance the home entertainment experience.

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Both the HR-A63U and HR-A43U include various playback functionalities that cater to different user needs. The models support a variety of tape formats, including standard VHS and S-VHS, allowing for compatibility with a range of recordings. The HR-A63U also has a built-in digital noise reduction feature, which helps to mitigate grainy video quality and enhances the overall image clarity during playback.

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