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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

CHECK CONTENTS

1

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (

Z

 pg. 40).

SITUATE VCR

2

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

CONNECT VCR TO TV

3

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.

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 (not supplied)

between the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on
the rear of the VCR and the AV IN jacks on the TV.

CONNECT VCR TO

POWER SOURCE

4

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.

Perform Auto clock setting (

Z

 pg. 7).

FINAL PREPARATION FOR

USE

5

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

Turn on the power to the TV. You are now able to per-
form simple playback (

Z

 pg. 14) and recording

(

Z

 pg. 15).

NOTES:

The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display
the audio and video signals from the VCR.

The CH3–CH4 switch is preset to the CH3 position.
Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area.

If your TV has no AV input terminals, set the channel on the
TV to correspond to the CH3–CH4 switch on the back of the
VCR.

Even if your TV has AV input terminals, you must connect it
to the VCR using an RF cable in order to record one show
while watching another (

Z

 pg. 23).

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

Z

 pg. 38).

Basic

Connections

Antenna or Cable

Flat Feeder

Coaxial Cable

AC Power

Cord

Back of VCR

Maching Transformer

AC Outlet

RF

OUT

RF Cable

(provided)

75 ohm terminal

L

CH3 CH4

VIDEO

ANTENNA-IN

(Antenna or Cable input)

Back of VCR

TV

Summary of Contents for HR-A62U

Page 1: ...al No TV TV VIDEO TIMER DISPLAY ADD ENTER SP EP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 TV VOL CH MENU OK CANCEL q REC 6 PAUSE 5 STOP 4PLAY FFzz3 2zzREW SKIP SEARCH T SEARCH Y DAILY WEEKLY C RESET CH SKIP TV operation Press and hold TV button then press POWER CH 5 TV VIDEO AUX OSD POWER CH VIDEO MONO L AUDIO R POWER MENU OK REC q PLAY REW 2 FF 3 PAUSE 6 STOP EJECT 5 8 H M S I T R TIMER VIDEO SP EP AM PM R E C SAP PAU...

Page 2: ...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 remote control 4 DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the VCR or remote control 5 AVOID...

Page 3: ...aying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 5 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other simila...

Page 4: ... terms and the number of the first page on which they are used or explained in the manual The Z mark signals a reference to another page for instructions or related information Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the beginning of each major section BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR please read the sections literature listed...

Page 5: ...ck Setting 8 Auto 8 Semi Auto 9 Manual 10 Tuner 11 Set Receivable Channels 11 Add Or Delete A Channel 13 SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 14 Simple Playback 14 Simple Recording 15 PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES 16 Playback 16 Still Picture 16 Slow Reverse Reverse Slow Or Fast Motion Picture 16 Manual Tracking 17 Select The Soundtrack 18 Superimpose 19 Skip Search 20 Repeat Playback 20 Index Search 2...

Page 6: ... an AC outlet Perform Auto clock setting Z pg 7 FINAL PREPARATION FOR USE 5 Select the VCR channel 3 or 4 by setting the switch on the rear of the VCR as shown in the illustration Turn on the power to the TV You are now able to per form simple playback Z pg 14 and recording Z pg 15 NOTES The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display the audio and video signals from the VCR The CH3 CH...

Page 7: ...m a cable TV system In this case perform the Semi Auto Z pg 9 or Manual Z pg 10 clock setting procedure If AUTO remains in the display for more than 30 minutes perform the Semi Auto Z pg 9 or Manual Z pg 10 clock setting procedure In the case of Semi Auto you have to set the Host Channel manually If AUTO CLOCK SET or SEMI AUTO CLOCK SET is selected the clock will be adjusted automatically by the H...

Page 8: ...s step must be performed before going on to Auto Semi Auto or Manual clock setting procedures each starts from step 2 ACCESS MODE SELECT SCREEN 1 Place the arrow at the Custom Set screen next to OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET by pressing CH5 then press OK CUSTOM SET OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT PRESS 5 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Auto SELECT MODE 2 At the Override Auto Clock Set screen place the...

Page 9: ...ally select the PBS channel press the appropriate NUMBER key CH to cycle through the channel numbers hold button down to speed through numbers and stop when the desired number appears Press MENU and the Semi Auto Clock Set screen reappears NOTE There are some PBS channels that do not transmit clock setting data SELECT TIME ZONE 5 You can either select AUTO or select the correct zone If you selecte...

Page 10: ...ride Auto Clock Set screen place the arrow next to MANUAL CLOCK SET by pressing CH then press OK SET DATE TIME AND D S T 3 Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date and time if only 1 digit press 0 first and press CH to set AM PM and D S T Daylight Saving Time to ON automatic adjustment based on VCR s clock or OFF if D S T doesn t apply to you Press OK after AM PM and D S T settings and wh...

Page 11: ...TUNER SET by pressing CH5 then press OK ACCESS BAND SCREEN 4 Place the arrow next to BAND by pressing CH5 then press OK SET FREQUENCY BAND 5 If you receive your TV channels from an external antenna select TV If you receive your TV channels from a cable TV system select CATV Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing CH5 then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen BAND TV CATV PRESS 5 TO...

Page 12: ...pped NOTES At the end of Auto Channel Set SCAN COM PLETED appears on screen If the scan was unsuccessful SCAN COMPLETED NO SIGNAL appears on screen Check the band setting and connections and start again RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 7 Press MENU as many times as necessary q 2 3 6 5 8 MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 q 6 5 4 Y T 2 3 OK AUTO CHANNEL SET TV CH 2 ADD SCANNING PRESS MENU TO END INITIAL SETTINGS cont...

Page 13: ...reen ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN 4 Place the arrow next to MANUAL CHANNEL SET by pressing CH5 then press OK STORE DESIRED CHANNEL 5 Input the channel number using the NUMBER keys or by pressing CH5 then press ADD to add or CH SKIP to delete Repeat for each channel you want to store or skip RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 6 Press MENU as many times as necessary 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 q 6 5 4 Y T 2 3 CH S...

Page 14: ...rward press FF START PLAYBACK 3 Press PLAY STOP PLAYBACK 4 Press STOP or STOP EJECT Then press STOP EJECT to remove the tape Simple Playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 q 6 5 4 Y T 2 3 q 2 3 6 5 8 REW Rewind S T O P E J E C T FF Fast Forward P L A Y STOP PLAY FF Fast Forward REW Rewind TV VIDEO Usable cassettes Full Size VHS T 30 ST 30 T 60 ST 60 T 90 T 120 ST 120 T 160 ST 160 ST 210 Compact VHS TC 20 ST ...

Page 15: ...START RECORDING 4 Press REC and PLAY on the remote control together or press REC on the VCR s front panel PAUSE RESUME RECORDING 5 Press PAUSE Press PLAY to resume recording STOP RECORDING 6 Press STOP or STOP EJECT Then press STOP EJECT to remove the cassette q 2 3 6 5 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 q 6 5 4 Y T 2 3 STOP EJECT PAUSE R E C SP EP REC STOP PAUSE PLAY Accidental erasure prevention To prevent a...

Page 16: ...ES S E A R C H T Y Slow Reverse Reverse Slow Or Fast Motion Picture DURING PLAYBACK 1 Press SEARCH or To increase the speed in the forward direction press To decrease the speed in the forward direction press To play in reverse slow motion and in reverse play mode continue to press after selecting all the forward slow motion modes Press FF for forward fast motion or REW for reverse fast motion RESU...

Page 17: ...anel simultaneously to cancel the automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking adjust ADJUST MANUAL TRACKING 2 Press CH5 on the VCR s front panel or remote Press lightly for fine adjust or press and hold for coarse adjust Watch the screen and continue adjusting until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved RE ENGAGE AUTOMATIC TRACKING 3 Press the CH5 buttons on the VCR s front panel s...

Page 18: ...ess OK SELECT MODE 4 You have three choices a Hi Fi b Normal c Mix Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing CH5 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU as many times as necessary NOTE If the tape being played back has no Hi Fi soundtrack the Normal soundtrack will be heard no matter what choice you make at the Audio Monitor screen q 2 3 6 5 8 MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 q 6 5 4 Y T 2 3 O K MENU C...

Page 19: ...d for 5 seconds It blinks when the VCR s EJECT button is pushed CH 125 RECORD THU 12 00 AM PAUSE SP INDEX 1 NORM HI FI COUNT 1 23 45 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 Tape speed indicator INDEX indication Counter reading Operation mode When the operation mode is changed the new...

Page 20: ...pped press SEARCH or ACCESS DISTANT CODE 2 To access a recording 2 9 index codes away press SEARCH or repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on screen only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON Z pg 19 Playback begins automatically when desired recording is located To find the very beginning of the desired program press REW or FF and search visually for the start point VIDEO SP PLAY H M S FF P L A...

Page 21: ...ode you press FF REW or perform an Index Search The position of in relation to B Beginning or E End shows you where you are on the tape SUPERIMPOSE must be set to ON or the indicator will not appear Z pg 19 Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory tells the VCR what to do after rewinding Before continuing ensure that the VCR is in stop mode a For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind ...

Page 22: ...Load a cassette and press PLAY If the record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically The linked components come on and the TV is set to its VIDEO mode automatically NOTE Connection varies depending on the type of TV you have Please consult your TV s instruction manual when making the connection AV COMPU LINK AV COMPU LINK II VCR ONLY VIDEO IN AUDIO IN PLAY Your VCR Example 1 2 3 ...

Page 23: ...AV connection Z pg 6 change the TV s input mode from AV to TV SELECT CHANNEL FOR VIEWING 2 Use the TV s channel selector to set the channel you want to watch Display Elapsed Recording Time RESET COUNTER TO ZERO 1 Before recording starts press C RESET The counter resets to zero and displays the exact elapsed time as the tape runs DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON SCREEN 2 During recording press OSD at any ti...

Page 24: ...s recorded on both the Normal and Hi Fi tracks The main audio program is not recorded If a non SAP program is received the main audio is recorded on both the Hi Fi and Normal audio tracks 2ND AUDIO ON OFF PRESS 5 TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END Stereo And SAP Second Audio Program Your VCR s built in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi channel TV Sound broadcasts The ST indicator on the front displa...

Page 25: ...e press REC once during recording and the remaining time is displayed for about 5 seconds Be careful not to press again during this 5 seconds or you ll add 30 more minutes to the recording LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the holewith adhesive tape then load The VCR comes on and the counter is reset automatically ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN 2 Press MENU then p...

Page 26: ...ETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 6 Press MENU as many times as necessary Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen Z pg 28 ENGAGE TIMER MODE 7 Press TIMER The VCR turns off automatically NOTES To disengage the timer before recording starts press TIMER again Pressing once more re engages it In case of a power failure after programming the VCR s memory backup keeps your selections for 10 minutes If you ...

Page 27: ... Check And Cancel Programs To Cancel A Program q 2 3 6 5 8 MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 q 6 5 4 Y T 2 3 OK O K CH MENU C H CANCEL POWER POWER T I M E R CANCEL A PROGRAM 4 Press CANCEL Repeat steps 3 and 4 as many times as necessary RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU as many times as necessary If there are still programs remaining go to step 6 RE ENGAGE TIMER 6 Press TIMER again ...

Page 28: ...UNCTION SET by pressing CH5 then press OK ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN 3 Place the arrow next to AUTO TIMER by pressing CH5 then press OK Now skip to step 2 of the procedure below Or during on screen timer programming ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 1 In step 5 in the On Screen Timer Programming procedure Z pg 26 press MENU SELECT MODE 2 Place the arrow next to your choice ON or OFF by pressing CH5 RETURN ...

Page 29: ...rt the playback cassette into the player and the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder SET RECORDER S INPUT MODE 3 Set to AUX With this VCR press NUMBER key 0 AU appears on the front display panel in place of a channel number NOTE When using this VCR as the recorder make sure to select FRONT or REAR depending on which input connectors you use at the Aux Input Screen Z pg 30 Edit From A Camc...

Page 30: ...BER key 0 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 4 Press MENU ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 5 Place the arrow next to FUNCTION SET by pressing CH5 then press OK ACCESS AUX INPUT SCREEN 6 Place the arrow next to AUX INPUT by pressing CH5 then press OK SELECT INPUT 7 If you are connecting the AV cable to the AV connectors on the front of the VCR place the arrow next to FRONT by pressing CH5 If you are connecting the ...

Page 31: ... times as necessary START PLAYER 9 Set the camcorder to its play mode START RECORDER 10 Set your VCR to its record mode Refer to camcorder VCR s instruction manual for operation instructions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 q 6 5 4 Y T 2 3 q 2 3 6 5 8 MENU MENU ...

Page 32: ...by pressing the SP EP button on the remote control ENGAGE RECORD STANDBY MODE 3 Press REC and PAUSE together FIND EDIT START POINT 4 Play back the original tape until you reach the scene to be edited START EDITING 5 When you reach the scene on the original tape to be edited press PLAY to initiate the recorder s record mode STOP EDITING 6 Press PAUSE to pause the tape in the recorder CONTINUE EDITI...

Page 33: ...WER CH5 or TV VIDEO to control these functions VOL can be operated without holding TV down The NUMBER keys cannot be used to set or change the channel on the TV NOTES With some televisions the TV VIDEO button only functions to switch the TV to its VIDEO AV mode It may not switch the TV back to its TV mode Although the provided remote control is compatible with JVC televisions as well as many TV mo...

Page 34: ...re using the RF OUT connec tion Z pg 6 the channel selector on the TV is set incorrectly If you re using the AV connection Z pg 6 the TV receiver is set to the wrong mode This is normal Automatic tracking is engaged The video heads may be dirty The AUDIO MONITOR option at the Function Set screen was set incorrectly CORRECTIVE ACTION Set the channel selector to channel 3 or 4 Set the TV receiver to...

Page 35: ...clock and or the timer have been set incorrectly The timer is not engaged The VCR has not been set up properly Timer recording is in progress The timer is engaged but there s no cassette loaded The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed TIMER has been pressed when there are no programs in memory or the timer record program information has not been programmed correctly The end of tap...

Page 36: ...Q Other than preventing further recording what effect does removing the safety tab have A It disables marking of index codes Q Sometimes during Index Search the VCR can t find the program I want to see Why not A There may be index codes too close together RECORDING Q When I pause and then resume a recording the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the new recording Why does this ...

Page 37: ...yback 16 Function Setting 18 H Host Channel Selection 9 I Index Search 20 Insert Cassette 14 ITR Instant Timer Recording 25 L Language Selection 8 M Main Menu 7 Manual Channel Setting 13 Manual Clock Setting 10 Manual Tracking 17 MBR Multi Brand Remote Code Setting 33 N Next Function Memory 21 O On Screen Display 19 Override Auto Clock Setting 8 P PBS Channel 7 Playback 14 Program Setting 25 R Rec...

Page 38: ...udio Input Connector R Z pg 30 9 Menu Button Z pg 7 0 Front Display Panel Z pg 39 Remote Control Sensor Channel 5 Buttons Z pg 7 OK Button Z pg 7 Record Button Z pg 15 Stop Eject Button Z pg 14 Pause Button Z pg 15 REAR VIEW 1 Power Cord Z pg 6 2 Mono Audio Input Connector Z pg 29 Audio Input Connector L Z pg 29 3 Audio Input Connector R Z pg 29 4 AV COMPU LINK Connector Z pg 22 5 Hi Fi Audio Outp...

Page 39: ...press POWER CH 5 TV VIDEO AUX OSD POWER 5 6 3 2 1 4 7 8 9 0 q w e r t y 1 TV VIDEO Button Z pg 7 2 TV Operation Button Z pg 33 Refer to y below 3 NUMBER Buttons Z pg 10 4 WEEKLY Timer Recording Button Z pg 26 5 DAILY Timer Recording Button Z pg 26 6 AUX Mode Select Button Z pg 30 7 Reverse Forward SEARCH Buttons Z pg 16 8 Recording Speed SP EP Button Z pg 15 9 Rewind REW Button Z pg 14 0 PLAY Butt...

Page 40: ...n with ST 210 video cassette EP 630 min with ST 210 video cassette VIDEO AUDIO Signal system NTSC type color signal and EIA monochrome signal 525 lines 60 fields Recording Playback system DA 4 Double Azimuth head helical scan system Signal to noise ratio 45 dB Horizontal resolution 240 lines Frequency range Normal audio 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz Hi Fi audio 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz Input Output RCA connectors ...

Page 41: ...HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 107 Little Falls Road Fairfield NJ 07004 2105 Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength Enclose with the unit a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit Print your home return add...

Page 42: ...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 failures due to lin...

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Page 44: ...HR A62U COPYRIGHT 1995 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD U Printed in Malaysia 1295HOV UN PJ JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 41 Slater Drive Elmwood Park N J 07407 ...

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