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PLAYBACKANDRECORDINGFEATURES(cont.)

Superimpose

This function, switchable between ON and OFF, determines whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen.

OK

3

q 5/8 6

MENU

CH

 

1

2

 

3

4

5

 

6

7

8

9

OSD

 

0

 

 

MENU

CH

 

OK

1

3

Á

¦

7

8

To recall an indication

1Press OSD.

All indications corresponding to the current status are displayed for 5 seconds, leaving the counter information, and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode, on the screen. (No indication during still and search.)

2Press OSD again to clear the display.

 

 

ACCESS MAIN MENU

1

 

SCREEN

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press MENU.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACCESS FUNCTION SET

2

 

SCREEN

 

 

 

 

 

 

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by

 

 

pressing CH, then press OK.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACCESS SUPERIMPOSE

3

 

SCREEN

 

 

 

 

 

 

Move the highlight bar

 

FUNCTION

 

(arrow) to "SUPERIMPOSE"

AUTO TIMER

 

by pressing CH5 , then

=SUPERIMPOSE

 

 

press OK.

°

 

2ND AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO MONITOR

 

 

"2ND AUDIO" and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"AUDIO MONITOR" will

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

appear with HR-A63U

PRESS (5,°), THEN (OK)

 

 

 

PRESS (MENU) TO END

 

 

 

only.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

SELECT MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

Move the highlight bar

 

SUPERIMPOSE

 

(arrow) to "ON" or "OFF" by

 

 

 

 

 

 

pressing CH5 .

 

=ON

 

 

 

OFF

 

 

°

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS (5,°) TO SELECT

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS (MENU) TO END

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RETURN TO NORMAL

5

 

SCREEN

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:

If you engage the Record Pause mode, RECORD/PAUSE is displayed whether "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" or "OFF".

The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing.

Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) mode

When the channel is changed, the new channel is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds.

Clock time

Tape position indicator

"Cassette Loaded" mark When a cassette is loaded, the mark is displayed for 5 seconds. It blinks when the VCR's EJECT button is pushed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operation mode

 

CH

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RECORD

When the operation mode is changed,

 

 

THU 12:00 AM

 

PAUSE

the new mode is displayed — RECORD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

] SP

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5 sec.), PLAY (5 sec.), FF/REW (5 sec.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

+ +

+

 

 

E

when engaged from Stop mode),

 

 

 

RECORD PAUSE (for as long as Pause is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NORM

INDEX-1

engaged), and ITR *:** (5 sec.).

 

 

 

 

 

Tape speed indicator

 

HI–FI

 

COUNT

–1:23:45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INDEX indication

Audio

 

mode indicators

 

 

 

Counter reading

 

 

 

 

(HR-A63U only)

 

 

 

 

 

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JVC HR-A63U (Hi-Fi), HR-A43U, HR-A63U instruction manual Access Function SET, Access Superimpose, Return to Normal

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.

In terms of design, the units are compact and user-friendly. The front panel includes an intuitive layout with well-placed controls, making it easy to operate even for those less familiar with VCR technology. The tape loading mechanism is designed for smooth loading and ejection, ensuring convenience.

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