Controls and terminals

Front panel

1

2

3 4 5

VIDEO

AUDIO

SP/LP/EP

MADE IN JAPAN

VIDEO CASSETTE

 

 

 

PLAYER

 

 

HR-P128

%$

OPERATE STANDBY

B.E.S.T. LP/EP

#

NTSC

PLAYBACKB.E.S.T.

ON PAL TV

NTSC3.58

NTSC4.43

! 0 9 8 7 6

1OPERATE button

To turn the power on and off (standby mode).

2Cassette loading slot

Load the video cassette here.

3Rewind1button

To rewind the video tape and to start reverse shuttle search playback mode.

4Play #button To start playback.

5FastforwardÁbutton

To fast forward the video tape and to start forward shuttle search playback mode.

6Pause 8button

To freeze the picture during playback. Also to engage the recording pause mode.

7Stop/Eject ¤ button

To stop playback and to eject the video tape.

8Record ¦button To start recording.

9B.E.S.T. button

To set the B.E.S.T. system on.

0Remote sensor window For remote control operation.

!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 Á 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 3

 

4 5

1 AC power cord

 

2 RF channel adjustment screw

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 RF. OUT terminal

 

40

10-

 

 

4 AUDIO/VIDEO IN terminals

 

 

 

 

 

 

32

 

 

 

5 AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals

 

RF OUT

AUDIO

IN

OUT

 

G ANT.

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

K

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

6 ANT. IN terminal

 

1-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 TV system switch

7 6

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JVC HR-P125EE, HR-P128EE manual Controls and terminals, Front panel, Rear panel

HR-P128EE, HR-P125EE specifications

The JVC HR-P125EE and HR-P128EE are notable VCR models that exemplify JVC's commitment to quality and innovation in video recording technology. Designed primarily for home entertainment enthusiasts and professionals who appreciate the intricacies of VHS technology, both models come with a range of features and specifications that cater to diverse user needs.

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