Table of contents
Precautions
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 and terminals ..........................................................3
Wireless remote control ........................................................4
Connections ..........................................................................5
Setting the video channel......................................................6
The video cassette ................................................................6
Playback................................................................................7
Playback features..................................................................8
Recording..............................................................................9
Editing .................................................................................10
Troubleshooting ..................................................................10
Specifications ......................................................................11
Features
• 3 system (PAL/MESECAM/NTSC)
• NTSC playback (on PAL television)
• RF output G/K switchable
• Digital auto tracking
• HQ (High Quality)
• B.E.S.T. picture system
• Auto playback function
• Repeat playback
• Shuttle search
• Still and slow motion
• Line recording
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.
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 OPERATE 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 Publ. 65.
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
7 Be sure to remove cassette from VCP before packing.
7 Avoid violent shocks to the VCP during packing and trans-
port.
Auto head cleaning
When a tape is loaded or ejected the VCP video head is cleaned
automatically.
PAL NTSC
7 Only cassettes marked “VHS” can be used with this video
cassette player.
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Controls and terminals
Front panel
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VIDEO CASSETTE
PLAYER
VIDEO AUDIO
1 OPERATE button
To turn the power on and off (standby mode).
2 Cassette loading slot
Load the video cassette here.
3 Rewind 1 button
To rewind the video tape and to start reverse shuttle search
playback mode.
4 Play # button
To start playback.
5 Fast forward ¡ button
To fast forward the video tape and to start forward shuttle
search playback mode.
6 Pause 8 button
To freeze the picture during playback. Also to engage the
recording pause mode.
7 Stop/Eject § button
To stop playback and to eject the video tape.
8 Record ¶ button
To start recording.
9 B.E.S.T. button
To set the B.E.S.T. system on.
0 Remote sensor window
For remote control operation.
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PLAYBACK
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! Colour System Output switch
Select to watch an NTSC tape.
@ Mode indicators
OPERATE indicator
• Lights when the power turns on.
• Blinks while a cassette is ejected.
STANDBY / Rewind 1 indicator
• Lights when the power turns off (Standby mode).
• Blinks during rewind mode.
• Blinks slowly during rewind power off mode.
Play 3 / Fast forward ¡ indicator
• Lights during playback mode.
• Blinks during fast forward mode.
• Blinks slowly during repeat playback mode.
B.E.S.T. PICTURE indicator
• Lights when the B.E.S.T. picture is on.
LP/EP indicator
• Lights the tape speed is LP(PAL) or EP(NTSC) mode.
Record ¶ indicator
• Lights during recording mode.
• Blinks during recording pause mode.
# SP/LP/EP button
To select the recording tape speed.
$ AUDIO/VIDEO IN terminals
Connect cables coming from the output terminals of another
VCR or a camcorder.
Rear panel
1
2
7
4
3
5
2 RF channel adjustment screw
3 RF. OUT terminal
1 AC power cord
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RF OUT
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AUDIO
VIDEO
IN OUT
4 AUDIO/VIDEO IN terminals
5 AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals
6 ANT. IN terminal
7 TV system switch
6
3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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Wireless remote control
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
PLAYBACK
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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.
1 Transmitting window
2 TV channel –/+ buttons
3 TV VOLUME –/+ buttons
4 TV/VIDEO (Player) button
Not function
5 Digital AUTO TRACKING button
To cancel the Auto tracking mode.
6 Rewind 1 + button
To rewind the video tape. Also to start reverse shuttle
search playback.
7 Play 3 button
To start playback.
8 Record ¶ button
Press the Record
recording.
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¶ and Play
¶¶
3 3
3 buttons together, to start
3 3
9 OPERATE (TV) button
To turn the TV power on and off.
0 TV/VIDEO (TV) button
To switch TV between TV and VIDEO (or AV).
! OPERATE (Player) button
To turn the power on and off (standby mode).
@ TRACKING –/+ buttons
To adjust tracking during playback.
# Fast forward ¡ Z button
To fast forward the video tape. Also to start forward shuttle
search playback.
$ Pause 8 button
To freeze the picture during playback. Also to engage the
recording pause mode.
% Stop 7 button
To stop playback.
Installing batteries
Slide the battery compartment cover upward and
1
insert two AA, R6, UM-3 or equivalent size batteries,
observing the correct + and – polarities (refer to the
illustration).
Replace the battery compartment cover.
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1 2
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• The maximum operating distance of the remote control is
about 8 m.