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 function
The video cassette player does not
function properly
Check point
Is the power cord plugged in?
Is the power turned on?
Was the video cassette player’s §button
pressed?
Is the TV set to the video channel?
Is a cassette loaded?
Are the connections correct?
Set the Colour System Output switch accord-
ing to the recorded tape system.
Is the video cassette player in the playback
mode?
Is tracking adjusted properly?
Is the TV adjusted properly?
Install this VCP a little way apart from the TV
set.
The batteries are weak.
Replace the batteries.
The video cassette’s recording safety tab has
not been removed.
Are the connections correct?
Was the Record button pressed?
The video cassette’s recording 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.
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Load a pre-recorded cassette.
If the safety tab on the cassette is re-
moved, playback will start automatically.
Press --
--
-to start playback.
•“B.E.S.T.PICTURESYSTEM”appears
on the screen. (when B.E.S.T. is set to
“ON”.
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Mode set”)
7Press §or the remote control’s 7
to stop playback. Then press §to
remove the cassette.
To fast forward or rewind the tape:
7From the stop mode, press ¡or
1.
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Playback
NTSC, PAL and MESECAM video tapes
can be played back on this video cassette
player. Refer to the “Mode Set” section for
details.
Before proceeding:
•Turn on the power of the TV and video
cassette player.
•Makesure thatthe TVis setto 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
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2
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.
Theseproblemsmayoccurespecially
with HR-P54A.
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.
Pressthe remotecontrol’s TRACK-
ING + or – to adjust tracking.
7PressAUTOtoreturntoautomatic
tracking.
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Recording
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. 1Load a blank video tape.
Press SP/LP/EP( ) to set the re-
cording speed.
Press ¶to start recording. (On the
remote control unit press ¶
and 3
at the same time.)
The recording indicator will light dur-
ing recording.
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of
eachfirstSP and first LP (or EP) record-
ing after inserting the cassette.
7Press §ortheremotecontrol’s 7
tostoprecording.
To stop recording temporarily:
7Press 8.
The recording indicator will blink.
Press 3to resume recording.
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Karaoke features
Karaoke (HR-P94K only)
Use this feature to enjoy karaoke video.
Connect a microphone to both MIC 1 and
MIC 2 for duets.
Insertapre-recordedKaraoketape.
Press 33
33
3.
7Karaokesearch
You can search the desired tune by
pressing 2/3.
The Karaoke search can be operated
onlywhenthemutesection ismorethan
4 seconds between tune and tune.
Adjust the MIC or ECHO volume as
necessary.
Press MENU to access the Mode Set
screen then press ▲/▼to select MIC
or ECHO.
Press2/3to adjustthe MICor ECHO
volume.
PressMENU to return normal screen.
Start singing.
Note:
Checkthat the poweris off(standbymode)
before plugging in the microphone.
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B.E.S.T. picture system
ATTENTION:
Since the B.E.S.T. system works be-
fore recording actually starts, there is
a delay of approximately 7 seconds
after ¶and 3on the remote are
pressed,or¶onthe playerispressed.
To make sure you record the desired
scene or programme in its entirely,
first perform the following steps:
1Press and hold 88
88
8and ¶¶
¶¶
¶to engage
the Record Pause mode.
•The player then automatically
check the condition of the tape
and, after approximately 7 sec-
onds, reenters Record Pause.
2Press 3to start recording.
•Ifyou want tobypass the B.E.S.T.
system and begin recording im-
mediately,set“B.E.S.T.”to“OFF”.
TheB.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’’.
Recording
The video cassette player assesses the
qualityofthe tapeonce youinitiaterecord-
ing.
7Theplayerspendsapproximately7sec-
ondsassessingtheconditionofthetape,
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.
•Once the cassette is ejected, the
B.E.S.T. data is cancelled.
The next time the cassette is used for
recording, B.E.S.T. is re-performed.
Playback
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.
7The player adjusts the playback picture
quality based on the quality of the tape
in use.
7B.E.S.T.is active during Auto Tracking.
Note:
When watching a rental tape, or one re-
cordedonanothervideoplayer,setB.E.S.T.
to on or off to your preference.
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Specifications
Format...................................... VHS Standard
Video recording system ........... Rotary, slant azimuth helical scan system
Rotary heads............................ [HR-P94K]
4 video heads
[HR-P54A]
2 video heads
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
NTSC 4.43
Simulated PAL (NTSC tape)
Video
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)
More than 220 lines (NTSC)
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]
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (Hi-Fi audio)
Power requirements
Rating .................................... AC 110 V – 240 V, 50 Hz
/
60 Hz
Operating............................... AC 90 V – 260 V, 50 Hz
/
60 Hz
Power consumption ................. [HR-P94K]
14 W
[HR-P54A]
13 W
Operation temperature ............. 5°C to 40°C
Dimensions .............................. 360 mm (W) ×94 mm (H) ×279 mm (D)
Weight ...................................... 3.2 kg
Standard accessories
Remote control unit .................. 1
Batteries for remote control...... 2
RF antenna cable..................... 1
Microphone (HR-P94K only) .... 1
•Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
Still picture and frame advance
Use this feature to freeze the playback
pictureandto advanceone frameat atime.
The sound will be cut during this mode.
During playback:
Press 88
88
8.
The picture will be frozen.
Press 88
88
8repeatedly to advance
frames.
Each time the button is pressed the
still picture will advance one frame.
7Press 3toresumenormalplayback.
Notes:
•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.
Slow motion playback
Slow motion playback is 1/6 of the normal
playback speed. The sound will be cut
during slow motion playback.
During playback:
Press 88
88
8for 2 seconds.
7Press 3toreturntothenormalplay-
backspeed.
Notes:
•If the picture shakes during the slow
mode, use TRACKING +/– to correct
the picture.
•After approx. 5 minutes, the slow mode
willdisengage to protectthe videotape.
Repeat playback
Use this feature to repeat playback of a
cassette 100 times.
During playback:
Press 33
33
3for more than 5 seconds.
ThePlayindicator willblink slowlyand
playback of the cassette will repeat
100 times automatically.
Press 77
77
7to stop repeat playback.
Tapeplaybackwillbestoppedandthe
repeat playback mode will be can-
celled.
Note:
Pressing3, 11
11
1, ¡¡
¡¡
¡or 88
88
8alsostopsRepeat
playback.
Shuttle search playback
Usethis feature duringplayback to visually
locate any point on a recorded cassette.
Thesound will be cut during shuttle search
operation.
During playback:
Press ¡¡
¡¡
¡or 11
11
1to engage shuttle
search forward or reverse.
7Press 3toresumenormalplayback.
Note:
For short searches, press and hold ¡¡
¡¡
¡or
11
11
1. When released, normal playback will
continue.
Rewind playback or power off
When the tape has finished rewinding, the
Video cassette player will play back or turn
itself off.
During stop:
a- For Automatic Start Of Playback
Press 11
11
1, then press 33
33
3within 2 sec-
onds.
b- For Automatic Power Off
Press 11
11
1, then press within 2
seconds.
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Troubleshooting
Editing To/From Another Recorder
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Editing
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.
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.
PuttherecorderintheRecordmode.
Notes:
•NTSC tapes being played back in the
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.
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Important:
7To edit, both the player and the
recordermustbeofthesamecolour
system.Set“NTSC” toappropriate
mode. ( See “
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Mode set”)
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Mode set
You can change various mode setting on the Mode Set screen by following procedure
described below.
Access the Mode Set screen.
Press MENU.
Select the mode.
Press ▲/▼to move the pointer to the item you want to change.
Select the mode setting.
Press 2/3.
Return to the normal screen.
Press MENU.
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7MIC (HR-P94K only)
7ECHO (HR-P94K only)
7O.S.D
ON
OFF
7B.E.S.T.
ON
OFF
7NTSC
NTSC3.58:
SelectthismodetowatchNTSC
tapes on a NTSC system TV.
NTSC4.43:
SelectthismodetowatchNTSC
tapes on a multi-system TV.
(thathas an NTSC4.43 setting)
SelectNTSC4.43torecord4.43
signal.
NTSC→PAL:
SelectthismodetowatchNTSC
tapes on a PAL system TV.
7RFOUT
B/G: New Zealand, Kuwait,
U.A.E., Indonesia,
Singapore, Thailand,
Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia
D/K: Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon,
Iraq,China,Mongolia,Russia
See “Karaoke features” below.
See “Karaoke features” below.
When the function is set to “ON”, various operational
indicators appear on the TV screen.
NOTE:
Whenyouusethisvideo cassetteplayerasthesource
player for editing, be sure to set “O.S.D” to “OFF”
before starting.
You can set the B.E.S.T.(Bicondional Equalized Sig-
nal Tracking) system to “ON” or “OFF”.
To watch an NTSC tape, it will be necessary to select
one of the output mode.
NOTES:
NTSC Playback on PAL TV
•The vertical size of the playback picture will shrink
andsomepicture “noise”may appearon thescreen.
•Theplayback picturemay roll.In thiscase adjustthe
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.
SetappropriateTVsystemthatmatches thesystemof
TV being used.
PALNTSC
Hi-Fi KARAOKE MULTI 6HEAD
TAPEPOSITION ON SCREEN AUTO VOLTAGE B.E.S.T.PICTURE
PAL/MESECAM/NTSC3.58/4.43
NTSCPLAYBACKON PAL TV
MULTI SYSTEM
POWER-ON STANDBY/REC
OSD SP/LP/EP
SUPER
HEADCLEANER
VIDEOCASSETTEPLAYER
HR-P94K
–+
+
–
TV/VCR
0000/X
PLAY
FFREW
STOP
REC
TVPR TV
OK/OSD
MENU PAUSE
TV
AUTO
–TRACKING +
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PALNTSC
Hi-Fi KARAOKE MULTI 6HEAD
TAPEPOSITION ON SCREEN AUTO VOLTAGE B.E.S.T.PICTURE
PAL/MESECAM/NTSC3.58/4.43
NTSCPLAYBACKON PAL TV
MULTI SYSTEM
