JVC HR-A55U
Skrócona Instrukcja Obsługi

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SITUATE AND CONNECT YOUR NEW VCR
5 After completing the basic connections:
� If you�re using a Cable Box, . . . . . . go to 2b (CATV CONVERTER CONNECTION) . � If you�re using an AV connection, . . . . . . go to 2c (AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS). � If you�re using an RF connection, . . . . . . go directly to 3 (PLUG & PLAY).

b�CATV CONVERTER CONNECTION
CATV Input CATV Input To TV
ANT. IN RF OUT

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ANT. IN RF OUT

SET YOUR VCR'S CLOCK AND TUNER

a�BASIC ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTION
1 Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal
surface. 2 Disconnect your antenna or cable line from your TV. 3 Connect your antenna to your VCR. 4 Connect your VCR to your TV.

OUT

IN

Cable Box

TV VCR TV VCR To TV
OUT

PLUG & PLAY
The VCR's clock and tuner channels are set automatically when the VCR is plugged into the AC outlet. If you use a cable box, Plug & Play will not function; set the clock and tuner channels manually. ( pg.11 � 15 of the HR-A55/35U�s instruction manual)

From VCR
IN

From Cable Box

Cable Box

With this connection you can view/record any cable channel including scrambled channels to which you have subscribed. To watch TV with this type of connection 1 Press TV/VCR on remote to engage VIDEO
mode. 2 Tune TV to VCR output channel (3, 4 or AV mode). 3 Tune VCR to Cable Box output channel. 4 Select desired channel on Cable Box. �You can only view the channel you�re recording. �You cannot change channels with the VCR remote control.

With this connection, you can view one scrambled cable channel while recording another unscrambled channel. To watch TV with this type of connection 1 Press CH or NUMBER keys to select desired 2 Press TV/VCR to engage TV mode. 3 Tune TV to Cable Box output channel. 4
channel for recording.

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Plug the VCR into the AC outlet.

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RF CONNECTION
Back of VCR (example only) COMBINED VHF/UHF
ANT. IN RF OUT
VHF/UHF

Back of TV (example only)

During auto channel setting, the channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set. Receivable channels are automatically

Select desired channel on Cable Box. �You cannot record scrambled channels. �To play back a tape, you must tune the Cable Box to the VCR output channel.

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assigned to CH buttons, and non-receivable channels are skipped.

SEPARATE VHF/UHF

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VHF ONLY
UHF VHF

c�AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS
AV connection methods differ from one type of VCR to another. First, for any TV and VCR type, connect your VCR to your TV using RF connection. Then make AV connections following one of the methods pictured to the right. Hi-Fi VHS VCR AV STEREO TV

Don�t press any buttons on the VCR or remote during auto setup. When setting is complete, the VCR displays the current time. You can now use your VCR.

UHF ONLY
VHF UHF

3
VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R

VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT R

CABLE TV LINE Note: Exact connector positions and names may differ.

After making the connections, go to 3 (PLUG

& PLAY).
MONAURAL VHS VCR AV TV SUPER VHS VCR AV STEREO TV WITH S-VIDEO INPUT TERMINALS
S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R VIDEO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT R

�AUTO� blinks while the VCR automatically sets the clock using information provided by the local PBS channel. NOTES: � If the time displayed in 5 is incorrect, perform the Semi-Auto or Manual Clock Set procedure (refer to page 12 or 13 of the HR-A55U/35U�s instruction manual). Auto channel set has already taken place, and is not affected. � There are some PBS channels that do not transmit clock setting data. If your antenna cable is properly connected and �� � : � �� is displayed, perform the Manual Clock Set procedure (refer to page 13 of the HR-A55U/35U�s instruction manual). Auto channel setting has not yet taken place, so please also perform the �Set Receivable Channels� procedure (refer to page 14 of the HR-A55U/35U�s instruction manual).

� CONNECTORS WHICH ARE OR MAY BE REQUIRED:
RF Cable 300-75 ohm Matching Transformer VHF/UHF Antenna Mixer
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT

Antenna Splitter

Antenna Splitter

To Listen To VCR Sound Through A Component Stereo Audio System, Connect As Shown

VCR
VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT R

Monaural deck owners: Connect to VCR's AUDIO OUT

TV

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