JVC HR-JP34K User manual

STANDBY/ON
MIC12
SP/LP/EP B.E.S.T
POWER-ON
STANDBY/REC
LP / EP
NTSC
PLAYBACK
ON PAL TV
NTSC 3.58
NTSC
4.43
PAL NTSC
B.E.S.T.
VIDEO CASSETTE
PLAYER
HR-JP34K
MAXMIN
MIC DIGITAL ECHO
100
STANDBY/ON
VIDEO AUDIO
SP/LP/EP
PAL B / G, D / K MESECAM B / G, D / K RECORDING
NTSC PLAYBACK ON PAL TV
NTSC 3.58/4.43
B.E.S.T POWER-ON
STANDBY/REC
LP / EP
NTSC
PLAYBACK
ON PAL TV
NTSC 3.58
NTSC
4.43
PAL NTSC
VIDEO CASSETTE
PLAYER
HR-JP14A
B.E.S.T.
INSTRUCTIONS
LPT0381-001B
HR-JP34K
HR-JP14A
VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER
ENGLISH
PAL NTSC
- TV CH +
- VOLUME +
AUTO
- TRACKING +
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
TV/VCR
TV/VCR
TV
VIDEO
The VCP illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the HR-JP34K.
Рисунки для видеомагнитофона, подаваемые в данной инструкции по
эксплуатации, относятся к модели HR-JP34K.

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Precautions
Theratingplateandthesafetycautionareontherearoftheunit.
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE IN-
SIDE
WARNING: TOPREVENTFIREORSHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
TheSTANDBY/ON buttondoesnotcompletelyshutoff
mains power from the unit, but switches operating current
on and off.
This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC 60065.
Please follow these precautions. Not doing so may result
in damage to the VCP, remote control, or video cassette.
•Avoid extreme heat and direct sunlight.
•Avoid extreme cold.
•Avoid extreme humidity.
•Avoid dust.
•Avoid places subject to vibrations.
•Avoid strong magnetic fields.
•Do not block the VCP’s ventilation openings.
•Do not place anything heavy on the VCP or remote
control.
•Do not place anything which might spill on top of the
VCP or remote control.
•Do not place the VCP on cushions, pillows, or thick
carpeting.
•Use the VCP in a stable, horizontal position only.
•Place cassettes in cassette cases and store vertically.
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
7Be sure to remove cassette from VCP before packing.
7Avoid violent shocks to the VCP during packing and trans-
port.
7Only cassettes marked “VHS” can be used with this video
cassette player.
Table of contents
Thank you for purchasing this JVC video cassette player. To
ensure optimum performance of this unit, please read this
instruction manual thoroughly.
Precautions ...........................................................................2
Controls.................................................................................3
Terminals and wireless remote control .................................4
Connections ..........................................................................5
Setting the video channel......................................................6
The video cassette ................................................................6
Playback................................................................................7
Playback features..................................................................8
Recording..............................................................................9
Karaoke features...................................................................9
B.E.S.T. picture sysytem.....................................................10
Editing .................................................................................11
Troubleshooting ..................................................................12
Specifications ......................................................................12
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-JP34K only)
•B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalized Signal Tracking) picture
system
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
willbegin automaticallywhen thetapeisinsertedinto thevideo
cassette player.
Power off eject
Evenwhenthevideocassetteplayer’spowerisoff,pressingthe
eject button will turn the power on and eject the tape. Once
ejected, the power will be turned off again automatically.
Auto head cleaning
WhenatapeisloadedorejectedtheVCPvideoheadiscleaned
automatically.
PAL NTSC

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Controls
Front panel
1STANDBY/ON button
To turn the power on and off (standby mode).
2Cassette loading slot
Load the video cassette here.
3Rewind 1button
Torewindthevideotapeandtostartreverseshuttlesearch
playback mode.
4Play #button
To start playback.
5Fast forward ¡button
To fast forward the video tape and to start forward shuttle
search playback mode.
6Pause 8button
To freeze the picture during playback and to engage the
recording pause mode.
7Stop/Eject §button
To stop playback and to eject the video tape.
8Record ¶button
To start recording.
9B.E.S.T. button
To set the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalized Signal Track-
ing) system to on.
0Remote sensor window
For remote control operation.
!Colour System Output switch
Select to watch an NTSC tape and to record NTSC signal.
@Mode indicators
B.E.S.T. indicator
• Lights when B.E.S.T. in set to on.
POWER-ON indicator
• Lights when the power turns on.
• Blinks while a cassette is ejected.
LP / EP indicator
• Lights when the tape speed is LP(PAL) or EP(NTSC)
mode.
STANDBY / REC indicator
• Lights when the power turns off (Standby mode) or
during recording mode.
• Blinks during recording pause mode.
Note:
All five indicators excluding the STANDBY/REC indicator
blink one by one in a clockwise sequence during playback
or fast forward mode and in a counterclockwise sequence
during rewind mode. They do not blink one by one during
rewinding in the repeat playback mode.
#DIGITAL ECHO control (HR-JP34K only)
To add as much echo to your voice.
$MIC volume control (HR-JP34K only)
To adjust the microphone volume.
%SP / LP / EP button
To select the recording tape speed.
^MIC input terminals (HR-JP34K only)
&VIDEO/AUDIO IN terminals (HR-JP14A only)
STANDBY/ON
MIC12
SP/LP/EP B.E.S.T
POWER-ON
STANDBY/ REC
LP / EP
NTSC
PLAYBACK
ON PAL TV
NTSC 3.58
NTSC
4.43
PAL NTSC
B.E.S.T.
VIDEO CASSETTE
PLAYER
HR-JP34K
MAXMIN
MIC DIGITAL ECHO
100
STANDBY/ON
VIDEO AUDIO SP/LP/EP
PAL B / G, D / K MESECAM B / G, D / K RECORDING
NTSC PLAYBACK ON PAL TV
NTSC 3.58/4.43
B.E.S.T POWER-ON
STANDBY/ REC
LP / EP
NTSC
PLAYBACK
ON PAL TV
NTSC 3.58
NTSC
4.43
PAL NTSC
VIDEO CASSETTE
PLAYER
HR-JP14A
B.E.S.T.
HR-JP34K
HR-JP14A

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Terminals and wireless remote control
Rear panel
1AC power cord
2RF channel adjustment screw
3RF. OUT terminal
4AUDIO/VIDEO IN terminals
(HR-JP34K only)
5AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals
6ANT. IN terminal
7TV system switch
IN OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
RF OUT
ANT.IN
32(24)
40(27)
K
G
002
- TV CH +
- VOLUME +
AUTO
- TRACKING +
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
TV/VCR
TV/VCR
TV
VIDEO
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 player’s remote control to operate a JVC
television.
1Transmitting window
2TV/VCR (Player) button
Not function
3Digital AUTO TRACKING button
To cancel the Auto tracking mode.
4Rewind 1+button
To rewind the video tape. Also to start reverse shuttle
search playback.
5Play 3button
To start playback.
6Record ¶button
Press the Record ¶¶
¶¶
¶and Play 33
33
3 buttons together, to start
recording.
7TV channel –/+ buttons
8TV VOLUME –/+ buttons
9POWER (Player) button
To turn the power on and off (standby mode).
0TRACKING –/+ buttons
To adjust tracking during playback.
!Fast forward ¡Zbutton
Tofast forward thevideo tape.Also tostart forwardshuttle
search playback.
@Pause 8button
To freeze the picture during playback. Also to engage the
recording pause mode.
#Stop 7button
To stop playback.
$POWER (TV) button
To turn the TV power on and off.
%TV/VCR (TV) button
To switch TV between TV and VCR (or AV).
Notes:
•Point the remote control toward the 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 indicated under the battery cover.
•If the remote control doesn’t work properly, remove its
batteries,waitashorttime,replacethebatteriesandthentry
again.
HR-JP34K
OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
RF OUT
ANT.IN
32(24)
40(27)
K
G
001
HR-JP14A

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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 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.
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2
3
Connection B
For connection of a TV that has VIDEO/AUDIO IN/OUT termi-
nals. This connection is necessary to record TV programmes.
UseRCAtypepinconnectioncords(availablefromaudio/video
stores)forconnection.Thisconnectionisinadditiontoconnec-
tion A.
Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Connection A”.
1
TV system
The TV system switch should be set as follows.
K position: Set to this position for K system areas (East-
ern European countries).
G position: SettothispositionforGsystemareas(West-
ern European countries for example).
Note:
•WhenconnectionBisusedtoconnecttheTVandvideo
cassette player, setting the TV system switch is not
necessary.
Connection B
Connection A
Note:
If you put a TV set directly on this VCP or install it too close to
a TV set, noise may occur. If this noise occurs, separate the
VCP and the TV set.
G
K
IN OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
RF OUT
ANT.IN
32(24)
40(27)
K
G
002
HR-JP34K
HR-JP14A
STANDBY/ON
VIDEO AUDIO
VIDEO CASSETTE
PLAYER
HR-JP14A
OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
RF OUT
ANT.IN
32(24)
40(27)
K
G
002
Connect the TV’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT termi-
nals to the video cassette player’s VIDEO IN and AU-
DIO 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.
2
3
4
Connection B
Connection A

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Settingthevideochannel
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.
Thisvideo cassetteplayerhas beenpreset toUHFchannel 36.
Note:
•When you have connected the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT termi-
nalsofthis videocassette playerto your TV’svideo/audio in
terminals (connection B of the “Connections” section), set-
ting the video channel is not necessary. In this case simply
set the TV’s TV/VCR switch to VCR.
Turn the video cassette player’s power on and load a
pre-recorded video tape.
Turn on the TV and set it to UHF channel 36.
If UHF channel 36 is being used for broadcasting in
your area:
AdjusttheTV’schannelselectoralittleatatimeuntiltheTV
screen is blank (set it towards a higher or lower channel).
Adjust the RF channel adjustment screw on the rear panel
of the video cassette player a little at a time until the
playback picture appears on the TV screen.
1
2
The video cassette
Inserting a cassette
3
•If the TV’s channel selector was set to a higher channel
thanchannel 36,turn theRF channeladjustment screw
to the left and vice versa.
Adjust the TV picture with the TV’s tuning controls.
Using the TV while the video
cassette player is connected
To watch a normal TV broadcast, select a TV station with
the TV’s channel selector.
7Insert the cassette as shown and push it gently into the
video cassette player.
Thevideocassetteplayerwillbeturnedonautomaticallyand
the cassette will be loaded.
7Press the Stop/Eject §button to eject a cassette.
During playback or recording, press the § button twice
(once to stop the tape and once more to eject it).
Notes:
•If the cassette’s safety tab has been removed, playback will
start automatically when the cassette is inserted.
•A cassette can also be ejected when the power is off.
•ThePOWER-ONindicatorblinkswhilethecassetteisejected.
Special note onVideo Cassettes
To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, re-
move its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with
adhesive tape.
Lower channel
Higher channel
Safety tab
32(24)
40(27)
STANDBY/ON
MIC12
SP/LP/EP
B.E.S.T POWER-ON
STANDBY/REC
LP / EP
NTSC
PLAYBACK
ON PAL TV
NTSC 3.58
NTSC
4.43
PAL NTSC
B.E.S.T.
VIDEO CASSETTE
PLAYER
HR-JP34K
MAXMIN
MIC DIGITAL ECHO
100
STANDBY/ON
MIC12
SP/LP/EP
KARAOKE MULTI LONG PLAY RECORDING
7
SUPER HEAD CLEANER
7
AUTO VOLTAGE
7
PAL / MESECAM / NTSC 3.58 / 4.43
B.E.S.T POWER-ON
STANDBY/ REC
LP / EP
NTSC
PLAYBACK
ONPAL TV
NTSC 3.58
NTSC
4.43
PALNTSC
B.E.S.T.
VIDEOCASSETTE
PLAYER
HR-JP34A
MAXMIN
MIC DIGITAL ECHO
100

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Playback
NTSC Playback on PALTV
•Theverticalsizeoftheplaybackpicturewillshrinkandsome
picture “noise” may appear on the screen.
•Theplaybackpicture mayroll. Inthis case adjustthe picture
with the TV’s vertical hold knob (with some TV’s this adjust-
ment 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.
Colour system output mode selec-
tion
TowatchanNTSCtape,itwillbenecessarytoselectoneofthe
following output modes.
Selecting the NTSC PLAYBACK ON PAL TV mode
Select this mode to watch NTSC tapes on a PAL system TV.
Selecting the NTSC 4.43 mode
Select this mode to watch NTSC tapes on a multi-system TV
(that has an NTSC 4.43 setting).
Select NTSC 4.43 to record NTSC 4.43 signal.
Selecting the NTSC 3.58 mode
Select this mode to watch NTSC tapes on a NTSC system TV.
NTSC,PALandMESECAMvideotapescanbeplayedbackon
this video cassette player. Refer to the “Colour system output
mode selection” section for details.
Before proceeding:
•Turn on the power of the TV and video cassette player.
•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).
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2
Load a pre-recorded cassette.
If the safety tab on the cassette is removed, playback will
start automatically.
Press the Play -button to start playback.
7Pressthe Stop/Eject§button ortheremote control’s
Stop 7button to stop playback.
To fast forward or rewind the tape:
7From the stop mode, press the Fast forward ¡or
Rewind 1button.
Note:
All five indicators excluding the STANDBY/REC indicator blink
one by one in a clockwise sequence during playback or fast
forward mode and in a counterclockwise sequence during
rewind mode. They do not blink one by one during rewinding
in the repeat playback mode.
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- TV CH +
- VOLUME +
AUTO
- TRACKING +
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
TV/VCR
TV/VCR
TV
VIDEO
2
NTSC
PLAYBACK
ON PAL TV
NTSC
4.43
NTSC3.58
NTSC
PLAYBACK
ON PAL TV
NTSC
4.43
NTSC3.58
NTSC
PLAYBACK
ON PAL TV
NTSC
4.43
NTSC3.58
SP/LP/EP
B.E.S.T POWER-ON
STANDBY/ REC
LP / EP
NTSC
PLAYBACK
ON PAL TV
NTSC 3.58
NTSC
4.43
PALNTSC
B.E.S.T.
MAXMIN
MIC DIGITAL ECHO
100

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2
Playback features
Slow motion playback
Slowmotionplayback is1/6 ofthenormalplaybackspeed.The
sound will be cut during slow motion playback.
During playback:
Press the Pause 8button for 2 seconds.
7PressthePlay3buttontoreturntothenormalplayback
speed.
Notes:
•If the picture shakes during the slow mode, use the manual
tracking +/– buttons to correct the picture.
•After approx. 5 minutes, the slow mode will disengage to
protect the video tape.
Still picture and frame advance
Use this feature to freeze the playback picture and to advance
one frame at a time. The sound will be cut during this mode.
During playback:
Press the Pause 8button.
The picture will be frozen.
PressthePause8buttonrepeatedlytoadvanceframes.
Eachtimethebuttonispressedthestillpicturewilladvance
one frame.
7Press the Play 3button to resume normal playback.
Notes:
•If the picture shakes during the still mode, use the manual
tracking +/– buttons to correct the picture.
•After the picture has been frozen for approx. 5 minutes, the
still mode will disengage to protect the video tape.
Shuttle search playback
Use this feature during playback to visually locate any point on
arecordedcassette.Thesoundwillbecutduringshuttlesearch
operation.
During playback:
Press the Fast forward ¡or Rewind 1button to
engage shuttle search forward or reverse.
7Press the Play 3button to resume normal playback.
Notes:
•Whenthevideocassetteplayerisinthestopmode,pressthe
Play 3button to start playback before engaging the shuttle
search mode.
•For short searches, press and hold Fast forward or Rewind
button. When released, normal playback will continue.
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Repeat playback
Use this feature to repeat playback of a cassette 50 times.
During playback:
Press the Play 3button for more than 5 seconds.
The Play indicator will blink slowly and playback of the
cassette will repeat 50 times automatically.
Press the Stop 7button to stop repeat playback.
Tape playback will be stopped and the repeat playback
mode will be cancelled.
Rewind power off
Whenthe tapehas finishedrewinding, theVCP willturn itselfoff.
During stop:
Press the Rewind 1button.
Press the STANDBY/ON button within 2 seconds.
The STANDBY/REC indicator will blink.
Tracking adjustment
Automatic tracking is adjusted each time a cassette is inserted
in the video cassette player, you may wish to adjust tracking
manually during playback.
Manual tracking:
Press the remote control’s AUTO button.
Press the remote control’s TRACKING + or – button to
adjust tracking.
7Press the AUTO button to return to automatic tracking.
Notes:
•Trackingmayneedtobeadjustedeachtimeadifferentvideo
tape is inserted for playback.
•Tracking will be automatically set to the reference position
when the cassette is ejected.
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
ATTENTION:
In the search, still, slow-motion or frame advance mode,
•the picture will be distorted.
•the noise bars will appear.
•there will be loss of colour.
•the picture may not appear.
These problems may occur especially in the SP mode.

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Karaoke features
Karaoke (HR-JP34K only)
Usethisfeaturetoenjoykaraokevideo. Connectamicrophone
to both MIC 1 and MIC 2 for duets.
Insert a pre-recorded Karaoke tape.
Press the PLAY 3button.
Adjust the MIC volume as necessary.
Adjust the DIGITAL ECHO volume as necessary.
Start singing.
Note:
Check that the power is off (standby mode) before plugging in
the microphone.
1
2
3
4
5
Use the following procedure to record TV programmes on a
blank video tape.
Before proceeding:
•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.
Recording
1Load a blank video tape.
Press SP/LP/EP button to set the recording speed.
If LP or EP is selected, the LP/EP indicator will light.
Press the Record ¶¶
¶¶
¶button to start recording. (On the
remote control unit press the Record ¶¶
¶¶
¶and Play 33
33
3
button at the same time.)
The recording indicator will light during recording.
7Pressthe Stop/Eject §button orthe remotecontrol’s
Stop 7button to stop recording.
To stop recording temporarily:
7Press the Pause 8button.
The recording indicator will blink.
Press the Play 3button to resume recording.
Notes:
•To engage recording standby, press the Record ¶button
and then press the Pause 8button. The recording indicator
will blink during recording standby. Press the Play 3button
again to start recording.
•If the Record ¶button does not work, check to see if the
cassette safety tab has been removed.
•Theplayerautomaticallystopswhenrecord-standbycontin-
ues for more than 5 minutes.
•The video tape will be rewound automatically when the end
of the tape is reached.
- TV CH +
- VOLUME +
AUTO
- TRACKING +
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
TV/VCR
TV/VCR
TV
VIDEO
3
SP/LP/EP B.E.S.T
POWER-ON
STANDBY/ REC
LP / EP
NTSC
PLAYBACK
ON PAL TV
NTSC 3.58
NTSC
4.43
PALNTSC
B.E.S.T.
MAXMIN
MIC DIGITAL ECHO
100
1
32
3
2

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B.E.S.T. picture system
ATTENTION:
Sincethe B.E.S.T.system worksbeforerecordingactually
starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after
Record ¶¶
¶¶
¶and Play 3buttons on the remote are pressed,
or Record ¶¶
¶¶
¶button on the recorder is pressed. To make
sure you record the desired scene or programme in its
entirely, first perform the following steps:
1 PressandholdPause88
88
8andRecord¶¶
¶¶
¶buttonstoengage
the Record Pause mode.
•The recorder then automatically check the condition of
the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, reenters
Record Pause.
2 Press Play 3button to start recording.
•If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin
recording immediately, press B.E.S.T. button to set
B.E.S.T. off.
TheB.E.S.T.(BiconditionalEqualized SignalTracking)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’’.
Recording
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
7The recorder power comes on automatically.
The default setting is ‘‘ON’’.
7If this is the case, go to step 3. If not, press B.E.S.T. button
to set B.E.S.T.on and B.E.S.T. indicator lights.
Press and hold Record ¶and Play 33
33
3buttons on the
remote, or press Record ¶button on the recorder.
7The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing
the condition of the tape, then begins recording.
Notes:
•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.
•Oncethe cassetteis ejected,theB.E.S.T.datais cancelled.
The next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is
re-performed.
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2
3
Playback
The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate
playback.
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.
Press Play 33
33
3button to start playback.
7The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality based on
the quality of the tape in use.
7B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking.
Notes:
•When watching a rental tape, or one recorded on another
videorecorder,setB.E.S.T.toonorofftoyourpreferenceby
pressing B.E.S.T. button.
•B.E.S.T. indicator only lights at the beginning of automatic
tracking.Eventhoughitdoesn’tappearafterthat,theB.E.S.T.
function is operative.
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EditingTo/From Another Recorder
Connect the player’s AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors
to the recorder’s AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors.
Put the player in the Play mode.
Put the recorder in the Record mode.
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2
3
Editing
TV
Receiver
Player
Recorder
Audio/Video signals
VIDEO CHANNEL
IN OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
RF OUT
ANT.IN
32(24)
40(27)
K
G
002
IN OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
RF OUT
ANT.IN
32(24)
40(27)
K
G
002
Notes:
•NTSCtapesbeingplayedbackintheNTSCPLAYBACKON
PAL TV mode cannot be dubbed to another recorder.
•When you dub an NTSC tape using your recorder as the
playback deck, select NTSC 3.58 (or 4.43) with the Colour
System Output switch.
Important:
7To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the
same colour system. Press your recorder’s Colour sys-
tem switch to select the appropriate colour system.
HR-JP34K HR-JP14A
OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
RF OUT
ANT.IN
32(24)
40(27)
K
G
002
AUD
RF OUT
ANT.IN
STANDBY/ON
VIDEO AUDIO
SP/LP/EP
PAL B / G, D / K MESECAM B / G, D / KRECORDING
NTSC PLAYBACK ON PAL TV
NTSC 3.58/4.43
B.E.S.T POWER-ON
STANDBY/REC
LP / EP
NTSC
PLAYBACK
ON PAL TV
NTSC 3.58
NTSC
4.43
PAL NTSC
VIDEO CASSETTE
PLAYER
HR-JP14A
B.E.S.T.
Player
TV
Receiver Audio/Video signals
VIDEO CHANNEL
Recorder

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Specifications
Format................................ VHS Standard
Video recording system ..... Rotary, slant azimuth two-head
helical scan system
Rotary heads...................... 2 video heads
RF output ........................... System G/K type modulation
UHFch32–40adjustable(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
NTSC 4.43
Simulated PAL (NTSC tape)
Video
Line input level................. 0.5 – 2.0 Vp-p/75 ohms, unbal-
anced
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)
More than 220 lines (NTSC)
Audio
Line input level................. –8 dBm/50 k ohms, unbalanced
Line output level............... –6 dBm/1 k ohm, unbalanced
Frequency response ........ 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz (Normal)
FF, REW time .................... Approx. 3 min. with E-180
cassette
Power requirements
Rating .............................. AC 110 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Operating ......................... AC 90 – 260 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption ........... 13 W
Operation temperature....... 5°C to 40°C
Dimensions ........................ [HP-JP34K]
400 (W) ×94 (H) ×288 (D) mm
[HP-JP14A]
400 (W) ×94 (H) ×280 (D) mm
Weight................................ 3.1 kg
Standard accessories
Remote control unit...............................................................1
Batteries for remote control...................................................2
RF antenna cable..................................................................1
Microphone (HR-JP34K only) ...............................................1
Conversion plug ....................................................................1
•Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
Troubleshooting
Problem
No power
Tape cannot be ejected
No picture
No colour
Shuttle search does not
function
Disturbances in playback
picture
Remote control does not
function
Auto playback does not
function
Recording does not func-
tion
The video cassette player
doesnotfunctionproperly
Check point
Is the power cord plugged
in?
Is the power turned on?
Was the video cassette
player’s§buttonpressed?
Is the TV set to the video
channel?
Is a cassette loaded?
Aretheconnectionscorrect?
Set the Colour System Out-
put switch according to the
recorded tape system.
Is the video cassette player
in the playback mode?
Istrackingadjustedproperly?
Is the TV adjusted properly?
Install this VCP a little way
apart from the TV set.
The batteries are weak.
Replace the batteries.
Thevideocassette’srecord-
ing safety tab has not been
removed.
Aretheconnectionscorrect?
Was the Record button
pressed?
Thevideocassette’srecord-
ing safety tab is removed.
Microcomputer malfunction.
Disconnect the power plug
from the AC outlet and then
re-insert it.
The microcomputer will be
reset to its initial mode.
About Head cleaning
7If the picture playback becomes blurred, it does not mean
that the recorded program has been erased.
7Dirt accumulated on the video heads after long periods of
use causes such troubles. In this case, head cleaning
requiring highly technical care is necessary.
7For head cleaning, consult the nearest JVC dealer.

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MEMO