JVC HR-P94K VCR User Manual


 
OUTIN
RF OUT
ANT.IN
AUDIO
R
L
VIDEO
VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER
HR-P94K/P54A
Thank you for purchasing this JVC video cassette player. To ensure optimum performance
of this unit, please read this instruction manual thoroughly.
INSTRUCTIONS
English
PAL NTSC
7 Only cassettes marked “VHS” can be used with this video cassette player.
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Automatic features
Auto power on
The video cassette player is automatically
turned on when the tape is inserted.
Auto rewind
The video tape is automatically rewound
when the end of the tape is reached during
the play, recording or shuttle search forward
mode.
Auto playback
If the video cassette’s safety tab has been
removed, playback will begin automatically
when the tape is inserted into the video
cassette player.
Power off eject
Even when the video cassette player’s
power is off, pressing the eject button will
turn the power on and eject the tape. Once
ejected, the power will be turned off again
automatically.
Auto head cleaning
When a tape is loaded or ejected the VCP
video head is cleaned automatically.
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Features
3 system (PAL/MESECAM/NTSC)
NTSC playback (on PAL television)
RF output G/K switchable
Digital auto tracking
HQ (High Quality)
Auto playback function
Repeat playback
Shuttle search
Still and slow motion
Line recording
Karaoke (HR-P94K only)
B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalized Signal
Tracking) picture system
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Precautions
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE IN-SIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The STANDBY/ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit,
but switches operating current on and off.
This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC 60065.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space
on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both side, on top and at the rear.)
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules
or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the player, remote
control or video cassette player.
1. DO NOT place the player . . .
... 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 player's ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may
not be able to get out.)
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the player or remote control.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the player or remote control.
If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT place
any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,
potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.
7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
8. AVOID violent shocks to the player during transport.
Beware of moisture condensation
Moisture in the air will condense on the VCP when you move it from a cold place to a warm
place, or under extremely humid conditions — just as water droplets form on 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 VCP’s power turned on for
a few hours to let the moisture dry.
When transporting
7 Be sure to remove cassette from VCP before packing.
7 Avoid violent shocks to the VCP during packing and transport.
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Controls
Front panel
STANDBY/ON button
To turn the power on and off (standby mode).
Cassette loading slot
Load the video cassette here.
Rewind
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1 button
To rewind the video tape and to start reverse shuttle search playback mode.
Play
##
##
# button
To start playback.
Fast forward
¡¡
¡¡
¡ button
To fast forward the video tape and to start forward shuttle search playback mode.
SP / LP / EP button
To select the recording tape speed.
Stop/Eject
§§
§§
§ button
To stop playback and to eject the video tape.
Record
button
To start recording.
OSD button
To display the information on the television's display.
Remote sensor window
For remote control operation.
STANDBY / REC indicator
Lights when the power turns off (Standby mode) or during recording mode.
Blinks during recording pause mode.
POWER-ON indicator
Lights when the power turns on.
MIC input terminals (HR-P94K only)
Rear panel
AC power cord
RF. OUT terminal
AUDIO/VIDEO IN terminals
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals
ANT. IN terminal
The video cassette player illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the HR-P94K.
HR-P94K
HR-P54A
PAL NTSC
Hi-Fi KARAOKE MULTI 6HEAD
TAPE POSITION ON SCREEN AUTO VOLTAGE B.E.S.T. PICTURE
PAL/MESECAM/NTSC3.58/4.43
NTSC PLAYBACK ON PAL TV
MULTI SYSTEM
SUPER
HEAD CLEANER
Hi-Fi
Karaoke
STANDBY/ON
MIC 21
POWER-ON STANDBY/REC
OSD SP/LP/EP
VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER
HR-P94K
PAL NTSC
Hi-Fi KARAOKE MULTI 6HEAD
LONGPLAY RECORDING AUTO VOLTAGE B.E.S.T. PICTURE
PAL/MESECAM/NTSC3.58/4.43
NTSC PLAYBACK ON PAL TV
MULTI SYSTEM
SUPER
HEAD CLEANER
STANDBY/ON
POWER-ON STANDBY/REC
OSD SP/LP/EP
VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER
HR-P54A
OUTIN
RF OUT
ANT.IN
AUDIO
R
L
VIDEO
OUTIN
RF OUT
ANT.IN
AUDIO
L
VIDEO
Rear panel
HR-P94K
HR-P54A
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Wireless remote control
When using the remote control for operation of the video cassette player, make sure that it
is pointed at the remote sensor window.
You can also use the players remote control to operate a JVC television.
STANDBY/ON button
To turn the power on and off (standby
TRACKING –/+ buttons
To adjust tracking during playback.
0000
/
button
To reset the tape counter.
FF
¡¡
¡¡
¡
ZZ
ZZ
Z button
To fast forward the video tape. Also to
start forward shuttle search playback.
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8 PAUSE button
To freeze the picture during playback.
Also to engage the recording pause
mode.
2/3 buttons
To set the mode.
TV +/– (TV Volume) buttons
To adjust the TV volume.
OK/OSD button
To fix the setting.
To display the information on the
television's display.
REC button
Press the
REC and
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3 PLAY but-
tons together, to start recording.
Operating JVC TVs
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of
the name can also be used to operate your
JVC TV while holding down TV.
To operate your TV, while holding down TV,
press the corresponding button: , TV/
VCR, TV PR +/–, TV +/– (TV Volume),
(TV Muting), (TV Sounds).
Notes:
Point the remote control toward the
remote sensor window.
The maximum operating distance of
the remote control is about 8 m.
When inserting the batteries, be sure to
insert in the correct directions as indi-
cated under the battery cover.
If the remote control doesnt work properly,
remove its batteries, wait a short time,
replace the batteries and then try again.
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Connections
Make sure that the power to the video cassette player and TV is off before making the
following connections.
Connection B
Connection A
Note:
If you put a TV set directly on this Video cassette player or install it too close to a TV set,
noise may occur. If this noise occurs, separate the Video cassette player and the TV set.
Connection A (basic)
In order to use the video cassette player it must be connected between the antenna and the
TV.
Connect your TV antenna cable to the video cassette player’s ANT. IN terminal.
Connect one end of the provided RF antenna cable to the video cassette player’s
RF. OUT terminal and the other end to the TV’s antenna terminal.
Connect the power cord to your household AC outlet.
Connection B
For connection of a TV that has VIDEO/AUDIO IN/OUT terminals. This connection is
necessary to record TV programmes. Use RCA type pin connection cords (available from
audio/video stores) for connection. This connection is in addition to connection A.
Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Connection A”.
Connect the TV’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT terminals to the video cassette
player’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN terminals.
Connect the TV’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN terminals to the VCP’s VIDEO OUT and
AUDIO OUT terminals.
Connect the power cord to your household AC outlet.
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Setting the video channel
To watch videos on your TV, it must be set to the same UHF channel as the video cassette
player. This channel is used as the video channel.
This video cassette player has been preset to UHF channel 36.
Note:
When you have connected the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT terminals of this video cassette player
to your TVs video/audio in terminals (connection B of the Connections section), setting
the video channel is not necessary. In this case simply set the TVs TV/VCR switch to VCR.
IMPORTANT:
Before performing the following steps, make sure the player's power is off and there
is no cassette inserted in the player.
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2
3
LP00000-000
+
+
TV/VCR
0000/X
PLAY
FFREW
STOP
REC
VCP/TV
TV PR TV
OK/OSD
MENU
PAUSE
TV
AUTO
TRACKING +
Front panel
Transmitting window
TV/VCR (Player) button
To switch JVC TVs mode between TV
and VIDEO.
TV button
To enable remote control of JVC TV.
AUTO button
To enable/disable auto tracking mode.
SP/LP/EP( ) button
To select the recording tape speed.
To select JVC TVs sounds.
(TV Muting) button
To select output sound mode (HR-
P94K only).
To mute the JVC TV volume.
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3 PLAY button
To start playback.
REW
11
11
1
++
++
+ button
To rewind the video tape. Also to start
reverse shuttle search playback.
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7 STOP button
To stop playback.
MENU button
To accesse Mode Set screen.
/ buttons
To select the mode.
TV PR +/– buttons
To select a prest position.
Access video channel set mode.
Hold down
§§
§§
§ on the video cassette
player until the both of POWER-ON
and STANDBY/REC indicators light.
Set video channels.
Set your TV to UHF channel 36.
If the two vertical white bars appear
clearly on the screen as shown in the
illustration on the right, press OK
and then go to step 3.
If the two vertical white bars do not
appear clearly, press TRACKING +
or to set the video cassette player
to a vacant channel between 32 and
40 which is not occupied by any
local station in your area.
The mode indicators tell chan-
nel position.
The indicators blink different
speed by the channel position
as shown on the right.
Press OK.
STANDBY/REC indicator
goes off.
Set TV system.
Set RF OUT to B/G or D/K.
( See
9
Mode set)
POWER-ON STANDBY/REC
CH POWER-ON STANDBY/REC Blinking
(green) (red) Speed
40 blink fast
39 blink
38 blink
37 blink slow
36 light light
35 blink slow
34 blink
33 blink
32 blink fast
TEST SIGNAL
The channel on
which the screen
to the left appear
clearly in step 2
is your Video
Channel.
To view picture signals from the video player, set
your TV to the Video Channel.
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On screen display
When O.S.D is set to ON ( See
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Mode set), various operational indicators appear on
the TV screen.
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Operation mode indicators
Tape speed SP/LP/EP
Colour system indicator
Tape direction
Counter display
Audio mode display (HR-P94K only)
Tape position indicator
Cassette loaded mark
POWER ON
indicator
STANDBY/REC
indicator