INSTRUCTIONS
English
Precautions
Controls
3
4
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
Front panel
STANDBY/ON
Front panel
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE IN-SIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
!
button
To turn the power on and off (standby mode).
Cassette loading slot
Load the video cassette here.
STANDBY/ON
The STANDBY/ON
button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit,
but switches operating current on and off.
1
MIC
2
Rewind 1 button
To rewind the video tape and to start reverse shuttle search playback mode.
VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER
OSD
SP/LP/EP
POWER-ON
STANDBY/REC
HR-P500K
Play # button
To start playback.
This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC 60065.
Fast forward ¡ button
To fast forward the video tape and to start forward shuttle search playback mode.
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.)
HR-P500K/P100A
SP / LP / EP button
To select the recording tape speed.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules
or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
Thank you for purchasing this JVC video cassette player. To ensure optimum performance
of this unit, please read this instruction manual thoroughly.
Stop/Eject § button
To stop playback and to eject the video tape.
STANDBY/ON
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 . . .
Record ¶ button
To start recording.
OSD
SP/LP/EP
POWER-ON
STANDBY/REC
HR-P100A
... 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.
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-P500K only)
B.E.S.T.(BiconditionalEqualizedSignal
Tracking) picture system
Automatic features
Auto power on
The video cassette player is automatically
turned on when the tape is inserted.
1
2
OSD button
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
To display the information on the television's display.
Remote sensor window
For remote control operation.
Rear panel
2. DO NOT block the player's ventilation openings or holes.
(Iftheventilationopeningsorholesareblockedbyanewspaperorcloth,etc.,theheatmay
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.
Auto rewind
STANDBY / REC indicator
The video tape is automatically rewound
when the end of the tape is reached during
theplay,recordingorshuttlesearchforward
mode.
•
Lights when the power turns off (Standby mode) or during recording mode.
•
Blinks during recording pause mode.
RF OUT
ANT.IN
IN
OUT
@
#
POWER-ON indicator
Lights when the power turns on.
R
AUDIO
L
Auto playback
VIDEO
If the video cassette’s safety tab has been
removed, playbackwillbeginautomatically
when the tape is inserted into the video
cassette player.
MIC input terminals (HR-P500K only)
HR-P500K
Rear panel
7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
8. AVOID violent shocks to the player during transport.
1
2
3
4
5
AC power cord
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.
RF. OUT terminal
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.
AUDIO/VIDEO IN terminals
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals
ANT. IN terminal
RF OUT
ANT.IN
IN
AUDIO
OUT
Auto head cleaning
When a tape is loaded or ejected the VCP
video head is cleaned automatically.
L
VIDEO
When transporting
7 Be sure to remove cassette from VCP before packing.
7 Avoid violent shocks to the VCP during packing and transport.
∗ The video cassette player illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the HR-P500K.
PAL NTSC
HR-P100A
7 Only cassettes marked “VHS” can be used with this video cassette player.
LPT0458-001A
Connection A (basic)
Wireless remote control
On screen display
Setting the video channel
5
6
8
In order to use the video cassette player it must be connected between the antenna and the
TV.
When using the remote control for operation of the video cassette player, make sure that it
is pointed at the remote sensor window.
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.
When “O.S.D” is set to “ON” ( See “9 Mode set”), various operational indicators appear on
the TV screen.
You can also use the player’s remote control to operate a JVC television.
This video cassette player has been preset to UHF channel 36.
8 1
Connect your TV antenna cable to the video cassette player’s ANT. IN terminal.
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Operation mode indicators
Tape speed SP/LP/EP
Colour system indicator
Tape direction
Note:
!
@
#
STANDBY/ON
To turn the power on and off (standby
TRACKING –/+ buttons
To adjust tracking during playback.
0000/ button
To reset the tape counter.
button
q6
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.
•
WhenyouhaveconnectedtheVIDEO/AUDIOOUTterminalsofthisvideocassetteplayer
to your TV’s video/audio in terminals (connection B of the “Connections” section), setting
thevideochannelisnotnecessary.InthiscasesimplysettheTV’sTV/VCRswitchtoVCR.
2
3
]
SP
2
NTSC 3.58
TV
TV/VCR
Counter display
Connect the power cord to your household AC outlet.
–
TRACKING
+
4
5
3
Audio mode display (HR-P500K only)
Tape position indicator
Cassette loaded mark
7
6
+
+
+
+
0
HIFI
L
IMPORTANT:
AUTO
0000/X
–9 : 59 : 59
PLAY
Before performing the following steps, make sure the player's power is off and there
is no cassette inserted in the player.
R
$
%
FF ¡
button
REW
FF
To fast forward the video tape. Also to
start forward shuttle search playback.
8 PAUSE button
Connection B
MENU
POWER-ON
STANDBY/REC
PAUSE
STOP
Access video channel set mode.
Hold down § on the video cassette
player until the both of POWER-ON
and STANDBY/REC indicators light.
To freeze the picture during playback.
Also to engage the recording pause
mode.
2/3 buttons
To set the mode.
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.
1
2
+
TV PR
–
TV
+
–
POWER ON
indicator
STANDBY/REC
indicator
REC
OK/OSD
^
&
*
Connections
7
VCP/TV
Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Connection A”.
TV
+/– (TV Volume) buttons
1
2
3
4
To adjust the TV volume.
OK/OSD button
• To fix the setting.
1
2
Transmitting window
Make sure that the power to the video cassette player and TV is off before making the
following connections.
Set video channels.
TEST SIGNAL
Connect the TV’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT terminals to the video cassette
player’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN terminals.
Set your TV to UHF channel 36.
• If the two vertical white bars appear
clearlyonthescreenasshowninthe
illustration on the right, press OK
and then go to step 3.
TV/VCR (Player) button
ToswitchJVCTV’smodebetweenTV
and VIDEO.
The channel on
which the screen
to the left appear
clearly in step 2
is your Video
• To display the information on the
television's display.
¶ REC button
Press the ¶ REC and 3 PLAY but-
tons together, to start recording.
Connect the TV’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN terminals to the VCP’s VIDEO OUT and
AUDIO OUT terminals.
3
4
TV button
To enable remote control of JVC TV.
AUTO button
Connection A
• 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.
Channel.
Toenable/disableautotrackingmode.
Connect the power cord to your household AC outlet.
SP/LP/EP(
) button
Operating JVC TVs
To view picture signals from the video player, set
your TV to the Video Channel.
• To select the recording tape speed.
• To select JVC TV’s sounds.
(TV Muting) button
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:
5
CH
POWER-ON STANDBY/REC Blinking
(green)
–
• To select output sound mode (HR-
P500K only).
(red)
blink
blink
blink
blink
light
–
Speed
fast
• Themodeindicatorstellchan-
RF OUT
IN
OUT
R
, TV/
AUDIO
L
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
nel position.
ANT.IN
• To mute the JVC TV volume.
3 PLAY button
VIDEO
VCR, TV PR +/–, TV +/– (TV Volume),
The indicators blink different
speedbythechannelposition
as shown on the right.
–
6
7
(TV Muting), (TV Sounds).
–
To start playback.
Connection B
Notes:
REW 1
button
–
slow
–
•
•
•
Point the remote control toward the
remote sensor window.
The maximum operating distance of
the remote control is about 8 m.
Wheninsertingthebatteries, besureto
insert 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.
To rewind the video tape. Also to start
reverse shuttle search playback.
7 STOP button
Press OK.
• STANDBY/REC indicator
light
blink
blink
blink
blink
3
4
slow
8
9
0
goes off.
–
To stop playback.
Note:
Set TV system.
Set “RF OUT” to “B/G” or “D/K”.
(
MENU button
–
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.
To accesse Mode Set screen.
L/M buttons
–
fast
See “9 Mode set”)
•
To select the mode.
TV PR +/– buttons
To select a prest position.
INSTRUCTIONS
English
Precautions
Controls
3
4
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
Front panel
STANDBY/ON
Front panel
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE IN-SIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
!
button
To turn the power on and off (standby mode).
Cassette loading slot
Load the video cassette here.
STANDBY/ON
The STANDBY/ON
button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit,
1
MIC
2
Rewind 1 button
To rewind the video tape and to start reverse shuttle search playback mode.
VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER
but switches operating current on and off.
OSD
SP/LP/EP
POWER-ON
STANDBY/REC
VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER HR-P94K
HR-P94K
Play # button
To start playback.
This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC 60065.
Fast forward ¡ button
To fast forward the video tape and to start forward shuttle search playback mode.
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.)
HR-P94K/P54A
SP / LP / EP button
To select the recording tape speed.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules
or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
Thank you for purchasing this JVC video cassette player. To ensure optimum performance
of this unit, please read this instruction manual thoroughly.
Stop/Eject § button
To stop playback and to eject the video tape.
STANDBY/ON
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 . . .
Record ¶ button
To start recording.
OSD
SP/LP/EP
POWER-ON
STANDBY/REC
VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER HR-P54A
HR-P54A
... 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.
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.(BiconditionalEqualizedSignal
Tracking) picture system
Automatic features
Auto power on
The video cassette player is automatically
turned on when the tape is inserted.
1
2
OSD button
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
To display the information on the television's display.
Remote sensor window
For remote control operation.
Rear panel
2. DO NOT block the player's ventilation openings or holes.
(Iftheventilationopeningsorholesareblockedbyanewspaperorcloth,etc.,theheatmay
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.
Auto rewind
STANDBY / REC indicator
The video tape is automatically rewound
when the end of the tape is reached during
theplay,recordingorshuttlesearchforward
mode.
•
•
Lights when the power turns off (Standby mode) or during recording mode.
Blinks during recording pause mode.
RF OUT
ANT.IN
IN
OUT
@
#
POWER-ON indicator
Lights when the power turns on.
R
AUDIO
L
Auto playback
VIDEO
If the video cassette’s safety tab has been
removed, playbackwillbeginautomatically
when the tape is inserted into the video
cassette player.
MIC input terminals (HR-P94K only)
HR-P94K
Rear panel
7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
8. AVOID violent shocks to the player during transport.
1
2
3
4
5
AC power cord
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.
RF. OUT terminal
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.
AUDIO/VIDEO IN terminals
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals
ANT. IN terminal
RF OUT
ANT.IN
IN
AUDIO
OUT
Auto head cleaning
When a tape is loaded or ejected the VCP
video head is cleaned automatically.
L
VIDEO
When transporting
∗ The video cassette player illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the HR-P94K.
PAL NTSC
HR-P54A
7 Be sure to remove cassette from VCP before packing.
7 Only cassettes marked “VHS” can be used with this video cassette player.
7 Avoid violent shocks to the VCP during packing and transport.
LPT0457-001A
Connection A (basic)
Wireless remote control
On screen display
Setting the video channel
5
6
8
In order to use the video cassette player it must be connected between the antenna and the
TV.
When using the remote control for operation of the video cassette player, make sure that it
is pointed at the remote sensor window.
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.
When “O.S.D” is set to “ON” ( See “9 Mode set”), various operational indicators appear on
the TV screen.
You can also use the player’s remote control to operate a JVC television.
This video cassette player has been preset to UHF channel 36.
8 1
Connect your TV antenna cable to the video cassette player’s ANT. IN terminal.
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Operation mode indicators
Tape speed SP/LP/EP
Colour system indicator
Tape direction
Note:
!
@
#
$
STANDBY/ON
button
q6
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.
•
WhenyouhaveconnectedtheVIDEO/AUDIOOUTterminalsofthisvideocassetteplayer
to your TV’s video/audio in terminals (connection B of the “Connections” section), setting
thevideochannelisnotnecessary.InthiscasesimplysettheTV’sTV/VCRswitchtoVCR.
2
3
]
SP
2
To turn the power on and off (standby
TRACKING –/+ buttons
To adjust tracking during playback.
0000/ button
NTSC 3.58
TV
TV/VCR
Counter display
Connect the power cord to your household AC outlet.
–
TRACKING
+
4
5
3
Audio mode display (HR-P94K only)
Tape position indicator
Cassette loaded mark
7
6
+
+
+
+
0
HIFI
L
IMPORTANT:
AUTO
0000/X
To reset the tape counter.
FF ¡ Z button
–9 : 59 : 59
PLAY
Before performing the following steps, make sure the player's power is off and there
is no cassette inserted in the player.
R
REW
FF
To fast forward the video tape. Also to
start forward shuttle search playback.
8 PAUSE button
Connection B
MENU
POWER-ON
STANDBY/REC
%
^
&
*
PAUSE
STOP
Access video channel set mode.
Hold down § on the video cassette
player until the both of POWER-ON
and STANDBY/REC indicators light.
To freeze the picture during playback.
Also to engage the recording pause
mode.
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.
1
2
+
–
TV PR
–
TV
+
POWER ON
indicator
STANDBY/REC
indicator
REC
OK/OSD
2/3 buttons
To set the mode.
Connections
7
VCP/TV
Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Connection A”.
TV
+/– (TV Volume) buttons
1
2
3
4
To adjust the TV volume.
OK/OSD button
• To fix the setting.
• To display the information on the
television's display.
1
2
Transmitting window
Make sure that the power to the video cassette player and TV is off before making the
following connections.
Set video channels.
TEST SIGNAL
Connect the TV’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT terminals to the video cassette
player’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN terminals.
Set your TV to UHF channel 36.
• If the two vertical white bars appear
clearlyonthescreenasshowninthe
illustration on the right, press OK
and then go to step 3.
TV/VCR (Player) button
ToswitchJVCTV’smodebetweenTV
and VIDEO.
The channel on
which the screen
to the left appear
clearly in step 2
is your Video
Connect the TV’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN terminals to the VCP’s VIDEO OUT and
AUDIO OUT terminals.
3
4
TV button
To enable remote control of JVC TV.
AUTO button
¶ REC button
Connection A
Press the ¶ REC and 3 PLAY but-
tons together, to start recording.
• 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.
Channel.
Toenable/disableautotrackingmode.
Connect the power cord to your household AC outlet.
SP/LP/EP(
) button
Operating JVC TVs
To view picture signals from the video player, set
your TV to the Video Channel.
• To select the recording tape speed.
• To select JVC TV’s sounds.
(TV Muting) button
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.
5
CH
POWER-ON STANDBY/REC Blinking
(green)
• To select output sound mode (HR-
P94K only).
To operate your TV, while holding down TV,
(red)
blink
blink
blink
blink
light
–
Speed
• Themodeindicatorstellchan-
RF OUT
IN
OUT
R
press the corresponding button:
VCR, TV PR +/–, TV +/– (TV Volume),
(TV Muting), (TV Sounds).
, TV/
AUDIO
L
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
–
fast
nel position.
ANT.IN
• To mute the JVC TV volume.
3 PLAY button
VIDEO
The indicators blink different
speedbythechannelposition
as shown on the right.
–
6
7
–
To start playback.
Connection B
Notes:
REW 1 + button
–
slow
–
•
•
•
Point the remote control toward the
remote sensor window.
To rewind the video tape. Also to start
reverse shuttle search playback.
7 STOP button
Press OK.
• STANDBY/REC indicator
light
blink
blink
blink
blink
3
4
The maximum operating distance of
the remote control is about 8 m.
Wheninsertingthebatteries, besureto
insert 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.
slow
8
9
0
goes off.
To stop playback.
MENU button
–
Note:
Set TV system.
Set “RF OUT” to “B/G” or “D/K”.
(
–
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.
To accesse Mode Set screen.
▲/▼ buttons
To select the mode.
–
fast
See “9 Mode set”)
•
TV PR +/– buttons
To select a prest position.
Mode set
Recording
Playback
9
11
10
You can change various mode setting on the Mode Set screen by following procedure
described below.
Use the following procedure to record TV programmes on a blank video tape.
NTSC, PAL and MESECAM video tapes
can be played back on this video cassette
player. Refer to the “Mode Set” section for
details.
Slow motion playback
Shuttle search playback
Repeat playback
7
+
+
+
MIC MIN --- - - MAX
Before proceeding:
Slow motion playback is 1/6 of the normal
playback speed. The sound will be cut
during slow motion playback.
Use this feature during playback to visually
locate any point on a recorded cassette.
The sound will be cut during shuttle search
operation.
Use this feature to repeat playback of a
cassette 100 times.
Access the Mode Set screen.
Press MENU.
7
+
+
+
ECHO
0
--- - - 10
•
To record TV programmes, the video cassette player must be connected to the TV as
shown in connection B of the “Connections” section.
Turn on the power of the TV and video cassette player.
Make sure that the video cassette’s safety tab is intact. If it has been removed, cover the
hole with adhesive tape.
1
2
3
4
O.S.D.
B.E.S.T.
NTSC
ON
ON
Before proceeding:
Select the mode.
Press ▲/▼ to move the pointer to the item you want to change.
During playback:
•
•
NTSC 3.58
B/G
•
Turn on the power of the TV and video
cassette player.
During playback:
RF OUT
Press 3 for more than 5 seconds.
[▲/▼] = [2/3]
During playback:
Select the mode setting.
Press 2/3.
Return to the normal screen.
Press MENU.
[MENU] : EXIT
1
Press 8 for 2 seconds.
The Play indicator will blink slowly and
•
Make sure that the TV is set to the video
channel or that the TV’s TV/VIDEO
switch is set to VIDEO (refer to the
“Setting the video channel” section for
details).
1
Press ¡ or 1 to engage shuttle
playback of the cassette will repeat
100 times automatically.
∗“MIC” and “ECHO”appears
only with the HR-P94K.
Load a blank video tape.
1
search forward or reverse.
1
2
3
7 Press 3toreturntothenormalplay-
1
backspeed.
7 Press 3toresumenormalplayback.
Press 7 to stop repeat playback.
∗The default setting is bold in the table below.
Press SP/LP/EP(
cording speed.
) to set the re-
2
Tapeplaybackwillbestoppedandthe
Notes:
Note:
7MIC (HR-P94K only)
7ECHO (HR-P94K only)
7O.S.D
See “Karaoke features” below.
repeat playback mode will be can-
celled.
•
If the picture shakes during the slow
mode, use TRACKING +/– to correct
the picture.
After approx. 5 minutes, the slow mode
will disengage to protect the video tape.
For short searches, press and hold ¡ or
1. When released, normal playback will
continue.
See “Karaoke features” below.
Press ¶ to start recording. (On the
remote control unit press ¶ and 3
at the same time.)
The recording indicator will light dur-
ing recording.
1
2
./
OSD
SP/LP/EP
POWER-ON
STANDBY/REC
When the function is set to “ON”, various operational
indicators appear on the TV screen.
NOTE:
Whenyouusethisvideocassetteplayerasthesource
player for editing, be sure to set “O.S.D” to “OFF”
before starting.
VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER HR-P94K
Note:
ON
•
Pressing 3, 1, ¡ or 8 also stops Repeat
playback.
OFF
Tracking adjustment
/./
3 2
SUPER
OSD
SP/LP/EP
POWER-ON
STANDBY/REC
HEAD CLEANER
VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER HR-P94K
Rewind playback or power off
Automatic tracking is adjusted each time a
cassette is inserted in the video cassette
player, you may wish to adjust tracking
manually during playback.
Still picture and frame advance
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of
each first SP and first LP (or EP) record-
ing after inserting the cassette.
TV
7B.E.S.T.
ON
OFF
You can set the B.E.S.T.(Bicondional Equalized Sig-
nal Tracking) system to “ON” or “OFF”.
TV/VCR
–
When the tape has finished rewinding, the
Video cassette player will play back or turn
itself off.
Use this feature to freeze the playback
picture and to advance one frame at a time.
The sound will be cut during this mode.
TRACKING
+
TV
TV/VCR
–
AUTO
0000/X
PLAY
TRACKING
+
REW
FF
AUTO
0000/X
3
3
7NTSC
To watch an NTSC tape, it will be necessary to select
one of the output mode.
7 Press §ortheremotecontrol’s
7
Manual tracking:
PLAY
During stop:
During playback:
NTSC3.58:
REW
FF
tostoprecording.
MENU
PAUSE
2
STOP
Press the remote control’s AUTO.
1
SelectthismodetowatchNTSC
tapes on a NTSC system TV.
NTSC4.43:
SelectthismodetowatchNTSC
tapes on a multi-system TV.
(that has an NTSC4.43 setting)
SelectNTSC4.43torecord4.43
signal.
a- For Automatic Start Of Playback
Press 1, then press 3 within 2 sec-
onds.
NOTES:
NTSC Playback on PAL TV
Press 8.
MENU
PAUSE
+
–
TV PR
–
TV
+
STOP
To stop recording temporarily:
7 Press 8.
1
2
The picture will be frozen.
Press the remote control’s TRACK-
ING + or – to adjust tracking.
REC
OK/OSD
• The vertical size of the playback picture will shrink
and some picture “noise” may appear on the screen.
• The playback picture may roll. In this case adjust the
picture with the TV’s vertical hold knob (with some
TV’s this adjustment may not be possible).
• The colour of the playback picture may differ from
the original.
• In the forward/reverse shuttle search or still modes
there may be no colour depending on the TV and
video cassette player combination.
+
–
TV PR
–
TV
+
2
VCP/TV
b- For Automatic Power Off
The recording indicator will blink.
Press 3 to resume recording.
REC
OK/OSD
Press 8 repeatedly to advance
frames.
Each time the button is pressed the
still picture will advance one frame.
Press 1, then press
seconds.
within 2
7 PressAUTOtoreturntoautomatic
tracking.
Load a pre-recorded cassette.
If the safety tab on the cassette is re-
moved, playback will start automatically.
1
2
NTSC→PAL:
SelectthismodetowatchNTSC
tapes on a PAL system TV.
7 Press 3toresumenormalplayback.
ATTENTION:
Inthesearch,still,slow-motionorframe
advance mode,
• the picture will be distorted.
• the noise bars will appear.
• there will be loss of colour.
• the picture may not appear.
However, this is not malfunction.
These problems may occur especially
with HR-P54A.
Notes:
•
Counter reset
Notes:
Press - to start playback.
•“B.E.S.T.PICTURESYSTEM”appears
on the screen. (when B.E.S.T. is set to
To engage recording standby, press ¶ and then press 8. The STANDBY/REC indicator
•
If the picture shakes during the still
mode, use TRACKING +/– to correct
the picture.
After the picture has been frozen for
approx. 5 minutes, the still mode will
disengage to protect the video tape.
will blink during recording standby. Press 3 again to start recording.
PressOSDtoshowcounterdisplay
•
•
•
If ¶ does not work, check to see if the cassette safety tab has been removed.
The player automatically stops when record-standby continues for more than 5 minutes.
The video tape will be rewound automatically when the end of the tape is reached.
7RFOUT
1
SetappropriateTVsystemthatmatchesthesystemof
TV being used.
on the screen.
“ON”.
“9 Mode set”)
B/G: New Zealand, Kuwait,
U.A.E., Indonesia,
•
Press 0000 to reset the counter.
7 Press § or the remote control’s 7
to stop playback. Then press § to
remove the cassette.
Singapore, Thailand,
2
Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia
D/K: Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon,
Iraq, China, Mongolia, Russia
To fast forward or rewind the tape:
7 From the stop mode, press ¡ or
1.
Karaoke features
B.E.S.T. picture system
Editing
Troubleshooting
Specifications
12
13
14
15
16
Format...................................... VHS Standard
Video recording system ........... Rotary, slant azimuth helical scan system
Rotary heads............................ [HR-P94K]
4 video heads
The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalized Sig-
nal Tracking) system checks the condition
of the tape in use during recording and
playback, and compensates to provide the
highest-possible recording and playback
pictures. The default setting for both
recording and playback is ‘‘ON’’.
ATTENTION:
Karaoke (HR-P94K only)
Editing To/From Another Recorder
Problem
Check point
Since the B.E.S.T. system works be-
fore recording actually starts, there is
a delay of approximately 7 seconds
Use this feature to enjoy karaoke video.
Connect a microphone to both MIC 1 and
MIC 2 for duets.
No power
Is the power cord plugged in?
Is the power turned on?
Player
[HR-P54A]
2 video heads
¶
after
and 3 on the remote are
Tape cannot be ejected
No picture
Was the video cassette player’s § button
RF OUT
ANT.IN
IN
OUT
pressed, or¶ ontheplayerispressed.
To make sure you record the desired
scene or programme in its entirely,
first perform the following steps:
1 Press and hold 8 and ¶ to engage
the Record Pause mode.
pressed?
R
RF output ................................. System B/G, D/K type modulation
UHF ch 32 – 40 adjustable (preset ch 36)
Recording (line input) ............... PAL, SECAM (MESECAM tape)
NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43
Playback (line output) .............. PAL, SECAM (MESECAM tape)
NTSC 3.58
AUDIO
L
Insertapre-recordedKaraoketape.
VIDEO
Is the TV set to the video channel?
Is a cassette loaded?
Are the connections correct?
1
2
Recording
Press 3.
Audio/Video signals
Recorder
No colour
Set the Colour System Output switch accord-
ing to the recorded tape system.
The video cassette player assesses the
quality of the tape once you initiate record-
ing.
7 Karaokesearch
NTSC 4.43
Simulated PAL (NTSC tape)
• The player then automatically
check the condition of the tape
and, after approximately 7 sec-
onds, reenters Record Pause.
2 Press 3 to start recording.
• If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T.
system and begin recording im-
mediately,set“B.E.S.T.”to“OFF”.
You can search the desired tune by
pressing 2/3.
RF OUT
IN
OUT
R
Shuttle search does not function
Disturbances in playback picture
Is the video cassette player in the playback
mode?
AUDIO
L
ANT.IN
Video
VIDEO
7 Theplayerspendsapproximately7sec-
ondsassessingtheconditionofthetape,
then begins recording.
The Karaoke search can be operated
onlywhenthemutesectionismorethan
4 seconds between tune and tune.
Line input level....................... 0.5 – 2.0 Vp-p/75 ohms, unbalanced
Line output level .................... 1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms, unbalanced
S/N ratio................................. More than 45 dB
Horizontal resolution .............. More than 250 lines
(PAL/MESECAM)
Is tracking adjusted properly?
Is the TV adjusted properly?
Install this VCP a little way apart from the TV
set.
VIDEO
CHANNEL
TV
Receiver
Notes:
•
Adjust the MIC or ECHO volume as
necessary.
Press MENU to access the Mode Set
screen then press ▲/▼ to select MIC
or ECHO.
Press 2/3 to adjust the MIC or ECHO
volume.
Press MENU to return normal screen.
The B.E.S.T. system works only after a
tape has been inserted and the Record
mode is first initiated. It does not work
during recording.
Once the cassette is ejected, the
B.E.S.T. data is cancelled.
More than 220 lines (NTSC)
3
Remote control does not function
Auto playback does not function
Recording does not function
The batteries are weak.
Replace the batteries.
Audio
Line input level....................... –8 dBs/50 k ohms, unbalanced
Line output level .................... –8 dBs/1 k ohm, unbalanced
Frequency response .............. 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz (Normal)
[HR-P94K]
The video cassette’s recording safety tab has
not been removed.
Connect the player’s AUDIO and
VIDEO OUT connectors to the
recorder’s AUDIO and VIDEO IN
connectors.
•
Playback
1
Are the connections correct?
Was the Record button pressed?
The video cassette’s recording safety tab is
removed.
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (Hi-Fi audio)
The next time the cassette is used for
recording, B.E.S.T. is re-performed.
The video cassette player assesses the
qualityofthetapeonceyouinitiateplayback.
When watching a tape recorded with
B.E.S.T. set to on, it is recommended that
you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback as
well.
Power requirements
Rating .................................... AC 110 V – 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Operating ............................... AC 90 V – 260 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Start singing.
Put the player in the Play mode.
4
The video cassette player does not Microcomputer malfunction.
function properly
2
3
Disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet
and then re-insert it.
The microcomputer will be reset to its initial
mode.
Power consumption ................. [HR-P94K]
PuttherecorderintheRecordmode.
14 W
[HR-P54A]
13 W
Note:
7 The player adjusts the playback picture
quality based on the quality of the tape
in use.
7 B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking.
Notes:
Check that the power is off (standby mode)
before plugging in the microphone.
•
NTSC tapes being played back in the
Operation temperature ............. 5°C to 40°C
Dimensions .............................. 360 mm (W) × 94 mm (H) × 279 mm (D)
Weight ...................................... 3.2 kg
NTSC PLAYBACK ON PAL TV mode
cannot be dubbed to another recorder.
WhenyoudubanNTSCtapeusingyour
recorder as the playback deck, select
NTSC 3.58 (or 4.43) with the Colour
System Output switch.
About Head cleaning
7 SoundtrackSelection(HR-P94Konly)
During Playback
•
Note:
Standard accessories
7 If the picture playback becomes blurred, it does not mean that the recorded program has
been erased.
7 Dirt accumulated on the video heads after long periods of use causes such troubles. In
this case, head cleaning requiring highly technical care is necessary.
7 For head cleaning, consult the nearest JVC dealer.
When watching a rental tape, or one re-
cordedonanothervideoplayer,setB.E.S.T.
to on or off to your preference.
Remote control unit .................. 1
Batteries for remote control...... 2
RF antenna cable..................... 1
Microphone (HR-P94K only) .... 1
Pressing
changes the soundtrack
being played back as follows:
HI-FI HI-FI L
HI-FI R
NORM
Important:
•
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
7 To edit, both the player and the
recordermustbeofthesamecolour
system. Set“NTSC”toappropriate
HI-FI
NORM
mode. (
See “9 Mode set”)
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