JVC HR-P54A User manual

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OUTIN
ANT.IN
CH3
CH4
RF OUT
AUDIO
L
VIDEO
PALNTSC
LONGPLAYRECORDING AUTOVOLTAGE B.E.S.T.PICTURE
PAL/MESECAM/NTSC3.58/4.43
NTSCPLAYBACK ON PAL TV
MULTI SYSTEM
SUPER
HEADCLEANER
STANDBY/ON
POWER-ON STANDBY/REC
OSD SP/EP
OUTIN
ANT.IN
RF OUT
AUDIO
L
VIDEO
CH3
CH4
VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER
HR-P54T
Thank you for purchasing this JVC video cassette player. To ensure optimum performance
of this unit, please read this instruction manual thoroughly.
INSTRUCTIONS
English
7Only 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
•Digital auto tracking
•HQ (High Quality)
•Auto playback function
•Repeat playback
•Shuttle search
•Still and slow motion
•Line recording
•B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalized Sig-
nal 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
7Be sure to remove cassette from VCP before packing.
7Avoid violent shocks to the VCP during packing and transport.
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Controls
Front panel
11
11
1 STANDBY/ON button
To turn the power on and off (standby mode).
22
22
2 Cassette loading slot
Load the video cassette here.
33
33
3 Rewind 11
11
1button
To rewind the video tape and to start reverse shuttle search playback mode.
44
44
4 Play ##
##
#button
To start playback.
55
55
5 Fast forward ¡¡
¡¡
¡button
To fast forward the video tape and to start forward shuttle search playback mode.
66
66
6 SP/EP button
To select the recording tape speed.
77
77
7 Stop/Eject §§
§§
§button
To stop playback and to eject the video tape.
88
88
8 Record ¶¶
¶¶
¶button
To start recording.
99
99
9 OSD button
To display the information on the television's display.
00
00
0 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.
Rear panel
11
11
1 AC power cord
22
22
2 ANT. IN terminal
33
33
3 AUDIO/VIDEO IN terminals
44
44
4 AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals
55
55
5 RF. OUT terminal
66
66
6 RF OUT channel selector (CH3-CH4)
Rear panel
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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 player’s remote control to operate a JVC television.
!!
!!
! STANDBY/ON button
To turn the power on and off (standby
mode)
@@
@@
@ TRACKING –/+ buttons
To adjust tracking during playback.
##
##
# 0000 / button
To reset the tape counter.
$$
$$
$ FF ¡¡
¡¡
¡ZZ
ZZ
Zbutton
To fast forward the video tape. Also to
start forward shuttle search playback.
%%
%%
%
88
88
8PAUSE button
To freeze the picture during playback.
Also to engage the recording pause
mode.
^^
^^
^ 2/3buttons
To set the mode.
TV +/– (TV Volume) buttons
To adjust the JVC TV’s volume.
&&
&&
& OK/OSD button
• To fix the setting.
• To display the information on the
television's display.
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**
*
¶¶
¶¶
¶REC button
Press the ¶¶
¶¶
¶REC and 33
33
3PLAY 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 doesn’t 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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2
3
1
2
3
4
LP00000-000
–+
+
–
TV/VCR
0000/X
PLAY
FFREW
STOP
REC
VCP/TV
TV PR TV
OK/OSD
MENU PAUSE
TV
AUTO
–TRACKING +
Front panel
11
11
1 Transmitting window
22
22
2 TV/VCR (Player) button
To switch JVC TV’s mode between TV
and VIDEO.
33
33
3 TV button
To enable remote control of JVC TV.
44
44
4 AUTO button
To enable/disable auto tracking mode.
SP/EP( ) button
•To select the recording tape speed.
•To select JVC TV’s sounds.
55
55
5 (TV Muting) button
To mute the JVC TV volume.
66
66
6
33
33
3PLAY button
To start playback.
77
77
7 REW 11
11
1++
++
+button
To rewind the video tape. Also to start
reverse shuttle search playback.
88
88
8
77
77
7STOP button
To stop playback.
99
99
9 MENU button
To accesse Mode Set screen.
00
00
0 5/ buttons
To select the mode.
TV PR +/– buttons
To select the JVC TV’s channel.
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On screen display
When “O.S.D”is set to “ON”( See “ 8 Mode set”), various operational indicators appear on
the TV screen.
11
11
1 Operation mode indicators
22
22
2 Tape speed SP/EP
33
33
3 Tape direction
44
44
4 Counter display
55
55
5 Tape position indicator
66
66
6 Cassette loaded mark
Setting the video channel
When connection A is used to connect the TV and video cassette player, set the
channel selector at the rear to CH3 or CH4, not employed for broadcasts, and select
the same channel on the TV.
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O.S.D.
B.E.S.T.
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[MENU] : EXIT
ON
ON
PALNTSC
TAPEPOSITION ON SCREEN AUTOVOLTAGE B.E.S.T.PICTURE
PAL/MESECAM/NTSC3.58/4.43
NTSCPLAYBACKON PAL TV
MULTI SYSTEM
E
ANER
POWER-ON STANDBY/REC
OSD SP/EP
PALNTSC
TAPEPOSITION ON SCREEN AUTOVOLTAGE B.E.S.T.PICTURE
PAL/MESECAM/NTSC3.58/4.43
NTSCPLAYBACKON PAL TV
MULTI SYSTEM
POWER-ON STANDBY/REC
OSD SP/EP
SUPER
HEADCLEANER
ANT.IN
RF OUT
OUTIN
AUDIO
L
VIDEO
ANT.IN
RF OUT
OUTIN
AUDIO
L
VIDEO
CH3
CH4
CH3
CH4
Problem
No power
Tape cannot be ejected
No picture
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 (or VIDEO)?
Is a cassette loaded?
Are the connections correct?
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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2
Load a pre-recorded cassette.
If the safety tab on the cassette is re-
moved, playback will start automatically.
Press 3to start playback.
•“B.E.S.T.PICTURE SYSTEM”appears
on the screen. (when B.E.S.T. is set to
“ON”. “8 Mode set”)
To fast forward or rewind the tape:
7From the stop mode, press ¡or
1.
7Press §or the remote control’s 7
to stop playback. Then press §to
remove the cassette.
7To watch a TV programme, turn the
video cassette player off.
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Playback
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, otherwise the
picture will be distorted.
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1
1
2
1
1
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.
However, this is not malfunction.
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.
Press the remote control’s TRACK-
ING + or –to adjust tracking.
7Press AUTO to return to automatic
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/EP( ) to set the record-
ing 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
each first SP and first EP recording after
inserting the cassette.
7Press §or the remote control’s 7
to stop recording.
To stop recording temporarily:
7Press 8.
The recording indicator will blink.
Press 3to resume recording.
1
32
3
2
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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 ¶on the player is pressed.
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.
•If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T.
system and begin recording im-
mediately, set “B.E.S.T.”to “OFF”.
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’’.
Recording
The video cassette player assesses the
quality of the tape once you initiate record-
ing.
7The player spends approximately 7 sec-
onds 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.
•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
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.
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-
corded on another video player, set B.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 ............................ 2 video heads
RF output ................................. channel 3 or 4
Recording (line input) ............... NTSC 3.58
Playback (line output) .............. NTSC 3.58
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 43 dB
Horizontal resolution .............. More than 220 lines
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
Power requirements
Rating .................................... AC 110 V –240 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Operating ............................... AC 90 V –260 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Power consumption ................. 13 W
Operation temperature ............. 5°C to 40°C
Dimensions .............................. 360 mm (W) ×94 mm (H) ×280 mm (D)
Weight ...................................... 3.2 kg
Standard accessories
Remote control unit .................. 1
Batteries for remote control ...... 2
RF antenna cable ..................... 1
•Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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 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 3to resume normal playback.
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 3to return to the normal play-
back speed.
Notes:
•If the noise appears during the slow
mode, use TRACKING +/–to correct
the picture.
•After approx. 5 minutes, the slow mode
will disengage to protect the video tape.
Repeat playback
Use this feature to repeat playback of a
cassette 100 times.
During playback:
Press 33
33
3for more than 5 seconds.
The Play indicator will blink slowly and
playback of the cassette will repeat
100 times automatically.
Press 77
77
7to stop repeat playback.
Tape playback will be stopped and the
repeat playback mode will be can-
celled.
Note:
Pressing 3, 11
11
1, ¡¡
¡¡
¡or 88
88
8also stops Repeat
playback.
Shuttle search playback
Use this feature during playback to visually
locate any point on a recorded cassette.
The sound will be cut during shuttle search
operation.
During playback:
Press ¡¡
¡¡
¡or 11
11
1to engage shuttle
search forward or reverse.
7Press 3to resume normal playback.
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.
Put the recorder in the Record
mode.
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2
3
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Mode set
You can change various mode setting on the Mode Set screen by following procedure
described below.
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, otherwise the picture will be distorted.
Access the Mode Set screen.
Press MENU.
Select the mode.
Press 5/ 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.
1
2
3
4
7O.S.D
ON
OFF
7B.E.S.T.
ON
OFF
When the function is set to “ON”, various operational
indicators appear on the TV screen.
NOTE:
When you use this video cassette player as the source
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”.
–+
+
–
TV/VCR
0000/X
PLAY
FFREW
STOP
REC
TVPR TV
OK/OSD
MENU PAUSE
TV
AUTO
–TRACKING+
2
3
3
LP00000-000
–+
+
–
TV/VCR
0000/X
PLAY
FFREW
STOP
REC
VCP/TV
TVPR TV
OK/OSD
MENU PAUSE
TV
AUTO
–TRACKING+
∗The default setting is bold in the table below.
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Recorder Audio/Video signals
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Counter reset
Press OSD to show counter display
on the screen.
Press 0000 to reset the counter.
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Notes:
•To engage recording standby, press ¶and then press 8. The STANDBY/REC indicator
will blink during recording standby. Press 3again to start recording.
•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.
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