JVC Cassette Player HR P500K 100A User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS  
English  
Precautions  
Controls  
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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.  
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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.Dis set to ON( See 9 Mode set), various operational indicators appear on  
the TV screen.  
You can also use the players 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.  
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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 TVs video/audio in terminals (connection B of the Connectionssection), setting  
thevideochannelisnotnecessary.InthiscasesimplysettheTVsTV/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  
ToswitchJVCTVsmodebetweenTV  
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 TVs 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 doesnt 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 OUTto B/Gor 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.  
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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.  
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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  
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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
NTSCPAL:  
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.PICTURESYSTEMappears  
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, orontheplayerispressed.  
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,setB.E.S.T.toOFF”.  
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. SetNTSCtoappropriate  
HI-FI  
NORM  
mode. (  
See “9 Mode set”)  
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