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CONTENTS
SAFETY FIRST
2
Safety Precautions .................................... 2
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER
3
Basic Connections ................................... 3
Tune The TV To Your Video Recorder ...... 3
Connecting/Using A Decoder
[A233E, A433E only] ............................... 4
Connecting/Using A Satellite Tuner .......... 5
INITIAL SETTINGS
6
Tuner Set .................................................. 6
Clock Set ................................................. 7
PLAYBACK
9
Basic Playback ......................................... 9
Playback Features .................................. 10
RECORDING
13
Basic Recording ..................................... 13
Recording Features ................................ 14
TIMER RECORDING
15
Information On ShowView
[except A230E, A430E] .......................... 15
Guide Prog. Number Set
[except A230E, A430E] ...................... 15
ShowView Timer Recording
[except A230E, A430E] .......................... 17
Regular Timer Programming .................. 18
Check And Cancel Programmes .......... 19
PDC/VPS Recording
[A237E, A437E only] .......................... 19
EDITING
20
Edit To Or From Another Video
Recorder ................................................ 20
Edit From A Camcorder ......................... 21
USING THE CONFIRMATION DISPLAY
22
Storing Channels Manually .................... 22
Delete A Channel .................................. 22
Change Station Channel Position ........... 22
Set Stations ............................................ 23
Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored .... 23
TV STATION AND ID LIST
24
TROUBLESHOOTING
25
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
27
INDEX
28
SPECIFICATIONS
32
Unless otherwise indicated, the recorder
illustrations appearing in this instruction
manual are of the HR-A433E.
EN
ENGLISH
HR-A437E HR-A237E
HR-A433E HR-A233E
HR-A430E HR-A230E
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
PU30425-1847-1
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2
SAFETY FIRST
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in
damage to the recorder, remote control or video
cassette.
1. DO NOT place the recorder . . .
... 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 recorder's ventilation openings.
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote
control.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the
recorder or remote control.
5. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you
move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely
humid conditions--just as water droplets form in the surface of
a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the
head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where
condensation may occur, keep the recorder turned on for a few
hours to let the moisture dry.
ABOUT HEAD CLEANING
Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads
may cause the playback picture to become blurred or inter-
rupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such
troubles occur.
IMPORTANT
Please read the various precautions on this page before
installing or operating the recorder.
It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record
pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent
of the owner of copyright in the sound or video record-
ing, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary,
dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
Safety Precautions
Only cassettes marked "VHS" can be used with this
videorecorder.
HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
ShowView is a trademark applied for by Gemstar Develop-
ment Corporation. The ShowView system is manufactured
under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
PAL
CAUTION
When you are not using the recorder for a long period of
time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power
cord from the mains outlet.
Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to
qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or
fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains
outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal
lead or aerial.
WARNING
There are two different types of SECAM colour systems:
SECAM-L, used in FRANCE (also called SECAM-West), and
SECAM-B, used in Eastern European countries (also called
SECAM-East).
1.This recorder can also receive SECAM-B colour
television signals for recording and playback.
2.Recordings made of SECAM-B television signals produce
monochrome pictures if played back on a video recorder
of SECAM-L standard, or do not produce normal colour
pictures if played back on a PAL video recorder with
SECAM-B system incorporated (even if the TV set is
SECAM-compatible).
3.SECAM-L prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with
a SECAM-L video recorder produce monochrome
pictures when played back with this recorder.
4.This recorder cannot be used for the SECAM-L standard.
Use a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L signals.
For Italy:
"It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the
Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.'95 published in the
Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.'95"
To A430E/A433E/A437E Owners:
Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP
(Long Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed
video recorder.
The OPERATE button does not completely shut off mains
power from the unit, but switches operating current on and
off.


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Basic
Connections
CHECK CONTENTS
1 Makesurethepackagecontainsalloftheaccessories
listed in "Specifications" (
pg. 32).
SITUATE RECORDER
2 Placetherecorderonastable,horizontalsurface.
CONNECT RECORDER TO
TV
3 Theconnectionmethodyouusedependsonthetype
of TV you have.
RF CONNECTION
To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .
a­ Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
b­ Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack
on the rear panel of the recorder.
c­ Connect the provided RF cable between the RF
OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and
the TV's aerial terminal.
**
Before operating the recorder, make sure the TV's
channel is set to the VIDEO channel.
AV CONNECTION
To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .
a­ Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "RF
CONNECTION".
b­ Connect an optional SCART cable between the
AV1 IN/OUT socket on the rear panel of the
recorder and the TV's 21-pin SCART connector.
c­ Set the RF TEST switch to OFF.
Before operating the recorder, make sure the TV is set
to the VIDEO (or AV) mode.
CONNECT RECORDER TO
MAINS
4 Plugtheendofthemainspowercordintoamains
outlet.
It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected.
Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COM-
PLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PER-
FORMED.
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER
21-pin SCART Cable
Aerial
terminal
Mains Power
Cord
RF Cable
(provided)
21-pin SCART
connector
Mains outlet
Back of Recorder
RF output
channel
adjustment
screw
TV Aerial
Cable
Back of TV
Tune The TV
To Your Video
Recorder
TURN ON THE RECORDER
1 PressOPERATE.
SELECT OUTPUT MODE
2 SettheRFTESTswitchonthebackoftherecorderto
ON.
The video recorder sends picture and sound signals via the RF
connecting cable to your TV on UHF channel 36.
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.
RF TEST switch
AV1 IN/OUT


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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER (cont'd)
SET TV CHANNEL
3 SetyourTVtothevideochannel(UHFchannel36).
Two white bars appear on screen vertically.
Tune the TV until the bars are as clear as they can be.
Your TV should be set to the channel designated for
use with a video recorder, or to a spare channel if
there is not a specified video channel on your TV.
RESET OUTPUT MODE
4 ReturntheRFTESTswitchtoOFF.
NOTES:
If CH36 is occupied by a local station, adjust the RF output
channel adjustment screw to use another channel between
CH32 and CH40 instead.
If some interference noise is continually seen on the screen,
consult your JVC dealer.
SELECT INPUT MODE
1 SettheAV2SELECTswitchto"DECODER".
CONNECT DECODER
2 Connectyourrecorder'sAV2IN/DECODERconnector
to the decoder's Euroconnector using a 21-pin SCART
cable.
SET TUNER
3 Followtheprocedurestartingonpage6.
The AV2 IN/DECODER connector can be used as an input
terminal for an external decoder (descrambler). Simply connect
a decoder and you can enjoy the variety of programming that is
available through scrambled channels.
Connecting/
Using A
Decoder
(A233E, A433E
only)
TV Receiver
AV2 IN/DECODER
AV1 IN/OUT
AV2 SELECT switch
Decoder
Back of Recorder
RF Cable
(provided)
TV Aerial
Cable


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5
The AV2 IN (/DECODER) or AV1 IN/OUT connector can be
used as an input terminal for a satellite tuner. Simply connect a
satellite tuner and you can enjoy the wide variety of satellite
programming.
Connecting/
Using A
Satellite Tuner
SELECT INPUT MODE
(A233E, A433E only)
1 SettheAV2SELECTswitchto"AV2".
CONNECT SATELLITE
TUNER
2 IfyouowntheA230E,A430EorA437E...
. . . connect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between
the satellite tuner's Euroconnector and your
recorder's AV1 IN/OUT connector.
If you own the A233E , A237E or A433E . . .
. . . connect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between
the satellite tuner's Euroconnector and your
recorder's AV2 IN (/DECODER) connector.
PREPARE TO WATCH A
SATELLITE PROGRAMME
3 Selecttheappropriatechannelonthesatellitetuner.
Then set the auxiliary mode as follows:
If you own the A230E, A430E or A437E . . .
. . . press NUMBER key "0" or TV PROG. on the remote
control until "AU" appears on the recorder's front
display panel.
If you own the A233E, A237E or A433E . . .
. . . press NUMBER key "0" or TV PROG. on the remote
control until "AU2" appears on the recorder's front
display panel.
NOTE:
When connecting a satellite tuner together with a decoder . . .
. . . first connect the satellite tuner's output connector to the
decoder's input connector, then connect the decoder's
output connector to the recorder's AV2 IN or AV1 IN/OUT
connector (depending on the model of recorder you own).
TV Receiver
RF Cable
(provided)
TV Aerial
Cable
Decoder
AV1 IN/OUT
Back of Recorder
Satellite antenna
Satellite tuner
AV2 SELECT switch
AV2 IN (/DECODER)