JVC HR-P54A Instructions Manual

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OUTINRF OUTANT.INAUDIORLVIDEOVIDEO CASSETTE PLAYERHR-P94K/P54AThank you for purchasing this JVC video cassette player. To ensure optimum performanceof this unit, please read this instruction manual thoroughly.INSTRUCTIONSEnglishPAL NTSC7 Only cassettes marked “VHS” can be used with this video cassette player.2 Automatic featuresAuto power onThe video cassette player is automaticallyturned on when the tape is inserted.Auto rewindThe video tape is automatically rewoundwhen the end of the tape is reached duringthe play, recording or shuttle search forwardmode.Auto playbackIf the video cassette’s safety tab has beenremoved, playback will begin automaticallywhen the tape is inserted into the videocassette player.Power off ejectEven when the video cassette player’spower is off, pressing the eject button willturn the power on and eject the tape. Onceejected, the power will be turned off againautomatically.Auto head cleaningWhen a tape is loaded or ejected the VCPvideo head is cleaned automatically.1 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 SignalTracking) picture system3 PrecautionsThe rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE IN-SIDEWARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TORAIN 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 spaceon 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 rulesor laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the player, remotecontrol 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 maynot 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 placeany 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 condensationMoisture in the air will condense on the VCP when you move it from a cold place to a warmplace, or under extremely humid conditions — just as water droplets form on the surface ofa glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage tothe tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the VCP’s power turned on fora few hours to let the moisture dry.When transporting7 Be sure to remove cassette from VCP before packing.7 Avoid violent shocks to the VCP during packing and transport.4 ControlsFront panel11111 STANDBY/ON buttonTo turn the power on and off (standby mode).22222 Cassette loading slotLoad the video cassette here.33333 Rewind 11111 buttonTo rewind the video tape and to start reverse shuttle search playback mode.44444 Play ##### buttonTo start playback.55555 Fast forward ¡¡¡¡¡ buttonTo fast forward the video tape and to start forward shuttle search playback mode.66666 SP / LP / EP buttonTo select the recording tape speed.77777 Stop/Eject §§§§§ buttonTo stop playback and to eject the video tape.88888 Record ¶¶¶¶¶ buttonTo start recording.99999 OSD buttonTo display the information on the television's display.00000 Remote sensor windowFor 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 indicatorLights when the power turns on.##### MIC input terminals (HR-P94K only)Rear panel11111 AC power cord22222 RF. OUT terminal33333 AUDIO/VIDEO IN terminals44444 AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals55555 ANT. IN terminal∗ The video cassette player illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the HR-P94K.HR-P94KHR-P54APAL NTSCHi-Fi KARAOKE MULTI 6HEADTAPE POSITION ON SCREEN AUTO VOLTAGE B.E.S.T. PICTUREPAL/MESECAM/NTSC3.58/4.43NTSC PLAYBACK ON PAL TVMULTI SYSTEMSUPERHEAD CLEANERHi-Fi KaraokeSTANDBY/ONMIC 21POWER-ON STANDBY/REC OSD SP/LP/EPVIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER HR-P94KPAL NTSCHi-Fi KARAOKE MULTI 6HEADLONGPLAY RECORDING AUTO VOLTAGE B.E.S.T. PICTUREPAL/MESECAM/NTSC3.58/4.43NTSC PLAYBACK ON PAL TVMULTI SYSTEMSUPERHEAD CLEANERSTANDBY/ONPOWER-ON STANDBY/REC OSD SP/LP/EPVIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER HR-P54AOUTINRF OUTANT.INAUDIORLVIDEOOUTINRF OUTANT.INAUDIOLVIDEORear panelHR-P94KHR-P54A5 Wireless remote controlWhen using the remote control for operation of the video cassette player, make sure that itis pointed at the remote sensor window.You can also use the player’s remote control to operate a JVC television.!!!!! STANDBY/ON buttonTo turn the power on and off (standby@@@@@ TRACKING –/+ buttonsTo adjust tracking during playback.##### 0000 / buttonTo reset the tape counter.$$$$$ FF ¡¡¡¡¡ ZZZZZ buttonTo fast forward the video tape. Also tostart forward shuttle search playback.%%%%% 88888 PAUSE buttonTo freeze the picture during playback.Also to engage the recording pausemode.^^^^^ 2/3 buttonsTo set the mode.TV +/– (TV Volume) buttonsTo adjust the TV volume.&&&&& OK/OSD button• To fix the setting.• To display the information on thetelevision's display.***** ¶¶¶¶¶ REC buttonPress the ¶¶¶¶¶ REC and 33333 PLAY but-tons together, to start recording.Operating JVC TVsButtons with a small dot on the left side ofthe name can also be used to operate yourJVC 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 theremote sensor window.• The maximum operating distance ofthe remote control is about 8 m.• When inserting the batteries, be sure toinsert in the correct directions as indi-cated under the battery cover.• If the remote control doesn’t work properly,remove its batteries, wait a short time,replace the batteries and then try again.7 ConnectionsMake sure that the power to the video cassette player and TV is off before making thefollowing connections.Connection BConnection ANote: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 theTV.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’sRF. OUT terminal and the other end to the TV’s antenna terminal.Connect the power cord to your household AC outlet.Connection BFor connection of a TV that has VIDEO/AUDIO IN/OUT terminals. This connection isnecessary to record TV programmes. Use RCA type pin connection cords (available fromaudio/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 cassetteplayer’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN terminals.Connect the TV’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN terminals to the VCP’s VIDEO OUT andAUDIO OUT terminals.Connect the power cord to your household AC outlet.12312348 Setting the video channelTo watch videos on your TV, it must be set to the same UHF channel as the video cassetteplayer. 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 playerto your TV’s video/audio in terminals (connection B of the “Connections” section), settingthe video channel is not necessary. In this case simply set the TV’s TV/VCR switch to VCR.IMPORTANT:Before performing the following steps, make sure the player's power is off and thereis no cassette inserted in the player.123LP00000-000– ++–TV/VCR0000/XPLAYFFREWSTOPRECVCP/TVTV PR TVOK/OSDMENU PAUSETVAUTO– TRACKING +Front panel11111 Transmitting window22222 TV/VCR (Player) buttonTo switch JVC TV’s mode between TVand VIDEO.33333 TV buttonTo enable remote control of JVC TV.44444 AUTO buttonTo enable/disable auto tracking mode.SP/LP/EP( ) button• To select the recording tape speed.• To select JVC TV’s sounds.55555 (TV Muting) button• To select output sound mode (HR-P94K only).• To mute the JVC TV volume.66666 33333 PLAY buttonTo start playback.77777 REW 11111 +++++ buttonTo rewind the video tape. Also to startreverse shuttle search playback.88888 77777 STOP buttonTo stop playback.99999 MENU buttonTo accesse Mode Set screen.00000 / buttonsTo select the mode.TV PR +/– buttonsTo select a prest position.Access video channel set mode.Hold down §§§§§ on the video cassetteplayer until the both of POWER-ONand STANDBY/REC indicators light.Set video channels.Set your TV to UHF channel 36.• If the two vertical white bars appearclearly on the screen as shown in theillustration on the right, press OKand then go to step 3.• If the two vertical white bars do notappear clearly, press TRACKING +or – to set the video cassette playerto a vacant channel between 32 and40 which is not occupied by anylocal station in your area.• The mode indicators tell chan-nel position.The indicators blink differentspeed by the channel positionas shown on the right.Press OK.• STANDBY/REC indicatorgoes off.Set TV system.Set “RF OUT” to “B/G” or “D/K”.( See “9 Mode set”)POWER-ON STANDBY/RECCH POWER-ON STANDBY/REC Blinking(green) (red) Speed40 – blink fast39 – blink38 – blink37 – blink slow36 light light –35 blink – slow34 blink –33 blink –32 blink – fastTEST SIGNALThe channel onwhich the screento the left appearclearly in step 2is your VideoChannel.To view picture signals from the video player, setyour TV to the Video Channel.4LPT0457-001A6 On screen displayWhen “O.S.D” is set to “ON” ( See “9 Mode set”), various operational indicators appear onthe TV screen.q6] SPNTSC 3.58HIFI –9 : 59 : 59L R0 + + + +11111 Operation mode indicators22222 Tape speed SP/LP/EP33333 Colour system indicator44444 Tape direction55555 Counter display66666 Audio mode display (HR-P94K only)77777 Tape position indicator88888 Cassette loaded mark1111177777666668888822222333334444455555POWER ONindicatorSTANDBY/RECindicator

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