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• Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video

cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not possible with

this model.

• This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK)

that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings with

regular VHS resolution.

• HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

• As an Energy Star® Partner, JVC has determined that this

product or product model meets the Energy Star® guidelines for

energy efficiency.

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-A60U

INSTRUCTIONS

LPT0784-001A
COPYRIGHT © 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.

Printed in Thailand

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder.
Before use, please read the safety information and precautions to
ensure safe use of your new VCR.

CAUTIONS

WARNING

:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120V~, 60Hz
only.
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use any other
power source.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION:

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME
LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of

the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage

to the VCR, Remote or video cassette.

1 DO NOT place the VCR . . .

...in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.

...in direct sunlight.

...in a dusty environment.

...in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.

...on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

2. DO NOT block the VCR’s ventilation openings.

3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or on the Remote.

4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on the top of the VCR

or on the Remote.

5. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located
on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future
reference.
Model No.
Serial No.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.

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Summary of Contents for HR-A60U

Page 1: ...rmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televis...

Page 2: ...e National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding connectors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 2 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightnin...

Page 3: ...ct ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition How to use the Remote Before use insert two AAA size batteries into the Remote with the polarity and matched correctly as indicated on the battery compartment or on the lid Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target component The maximum operating distance of the remote ...

Page 4: ... VCR and the TV s antenna input terminal AV Connection improves picture quality during tape playback If your TV is equipped with audio video input connectors Connect the antenna VCR and TV as shown in the illustration Connect an audio video cable between the AUDIO VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio video input connectors on the TV Even if you are using audio video cables to ...

Page 5: ...signal for Auto Clock the Auto Clock needs several minutes to set itself 1 3 1 á ENTER MENUñ MENU TIMER REC SET AUTO REPEAT ON OFF ON OFF SAP CH SETUP SYSTEM SETUP á ENTER MENUñ LANGUAGE IDIOMA LANGUE NO NOISE BACKGROUND ON OFF ON OFF CLOCK SET AUTO CLOCK STANDARD TIME DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SYSTEM SETUP 2 Initial Settings Auto Clock Setting Auto Clock Adjustment The Auto Clock Adjustment will be pe...

Page 6: ... on the Remote Press SET to select CH SETUP then press ENTER Access Menu screen Press MENU on the Remote Press SET to select SYSTEM SETUP then press ENTER á ENTER MENUñ MENU TIMER REC SET AUTO REPEAT ON OFF ON OFF SAP CH SETUP SYSTEM SETUP MONTH DAY TIME YEAR 3 1 1 2 SAT 0 0 AM 2 0 0 3 á ENTER CANCEL MENUñ MONTH DAY TIME YEAR 3 2 6 8 WED 3 0 AM 2 0 0 3 á ENTER CANCEL MENUñ Set month day year and t...

Page 7: ...en press ENTER 1 2 3 1 2 NOTE You can t select CH SETUP if you set the channel to L á Ð ENTER MENUñ MENU TIMER REC SET AUTO REPEAT ON OFF ON OFF SAP CH SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Make sure the window side is up the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Basic Playback Load a cassette Playback OR Press STOP EJECT on the VCR 1 2 Do not apply too ...

Page 8: ...EED PRESS ONCE PRESS TWICE SP EP 3X 9X 5X 15X Adjusting tracking condition Tracking Adjustment Automatic tracking adjustment Whenever you insert a tape and start playback automatic tracking starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality during playback Manual tracking adjustment If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during playback press SET on t...

Page 9: ... chart To cancel ITR press STOP or turn off the power CH 125 The Instant Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording EXAMPLE Instant Timer Recording for 30 minutes When a TV is connected with an audio video cable turn the TV on and select the video input mode on the TV Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact The clock display will change...

Page 10: ...er recording standby mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 Timer recording can be programmed on screen with the remote control The built in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 month á ENTER MENUñ MENU TIMER REC SET AUTO REPEAT ON OFF ON OFF SAP CH SETUP SYSTEM SETUP When setting the date in step 3 in the Setting the Timer Recording section press SET repeatedly The setting changes a...

Page 11: ...normal recordings NOTE When using a CATV system stereo TV programs may be transmitted over a mono cable channel In this case the word STEREO will not appear and the sound will be in mono OUTPUT SELECTION The VHS Hi Fi audio system permits high fidelity recording of MTS STEREO TV broadcasts When viewing an MTS STEREO TV program or playing a prerecorded VHS Hi Fi STEREO videotape press A MONITOR to ...

Page 12: ...e playback VCR is monaural connect the audio output connector on the playback VCR to the left audio input connector on this VCR Load cassettes Insert the playback cassette into the playback VCR and the cassette to be recorded on into the recording VCR Select input mode on recording VCR Select the correct external input on the recording VCR On this VCR when using this VCR as the recording VCR Selec...

Page 13: ...nna connection is not correct Antenna cable is disconnected The video channel is not in the correct position The TV is not set to the video channel 3 or 4 The TV VCR selector is set at TV mode The TV VCR indicator is not lit INPUT is set to the LINE mode The TV CATV menu option setting The erase prevention tab of the video cassette is broken off INPUT is set to the LINE mode The time is not set co...

Page 14: ...ifications subject to change without notice Specifications AC 120 V 60 Hz 9 W 1 7 W 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F 20 C to 60 C 4 F to140 F Horizontal only 360 mm x 95 mm x 222 5 mm 14 3 16 x 3 3 4 x 8 3 4 3 2 kg 7 1 lbs VHS NTSC standard 210 min with ST 210 video cassette 630 min with ST 210 video cassette NTSC type color signal and EIA monochrome signal 525 lines 60 fields DA 4 Double Azimuth head he...

Page 15: ... as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP 10 New Maple Avenue Pine Brook NJ 07058 9641 JVC ...

Page 16: ... attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed 2 Initial installation and installation and removal for repair 3 Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning 4 Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage 5 Signal reception problems and fai...

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