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Questions and answers
PLAYBACK
Q. What happens if the tape reaches its end during playback or search?
A. The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.
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Q.Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode?
A.No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect
the heads.
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Q.During picture search, still picture playback and
A.Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode. Pressing PLAY ( 3 ) to return to normal playback will restore
the picture.
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Q. When returning from
A. No, it is normal.
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Q. When playing back programs that have been timer- recorded consecutively (such one program from 8:00 to 9:00 and another one from 9:00 to 10:00), the picture and sound become momentarily distorted where the first program ends and the second program begins. Is this a malfunction?
A. No. This is normal.
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Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effect does removing the safety tab have?
A. It disables marking of index codes.
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Q. Sometimes, during index search, the VCR cannot find the program I want to see. Why not?
A. There may be index codes too close together.
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Q.During playback,
A.If the condition of the tape being played back is not good, jittering of the video (including
RECORDING
Q.When I pause and then resume a recording, the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the new recording. Why does this happen?
A.This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and
resume points.
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Q.Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the recording pause mode?
A.No. The VCR automatically stops after 5 minutes to protect the heads. When paused during Instant Timer Recording (ITR), the VCR shuts off automatically after
5 minutes.
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Q.What happens if the tape reaches its end during recording?
A.The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.
TIMER RECORDING
Q.REC and ä remain lit on the front display panel. Is there a problem?
A.No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording
in progress.
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Q.Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape or a TV broadcast?
A.Yes, but while you are setting the timer you will not see the tape’s or broadcast program’s picture as it is replaced by the
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid
ABOUT HEAD CLEANING
Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.
ATTENTION
This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction. If the VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the AC power cord from the AC supply. Wait for a while and then plug the power back in. Eject and check the condition of the cassette. If everything appears normal, you can operate the VCR as usual.