PRECAUTIO NS AB OUT V IDEO
Before operating the video unit, please read the precautions on this page.
Precautions for Recording TV
Programs
About Copyright
The recordings you make from TV programs or pre-
recorded tapes cannot be used without permission
from the copyright holders, except when they are
used solely for personal enjoyment.
Trial Recording Before Making Important
Recordings
Make a trial recording before an important program
to be sure that you can record and playback audio
and video properly.
Disclaimer:
JVC assumes no liability for failure to record or
playback audio and video properly with this unit.
Precautions About Video Cassettes
Keep these points in mind while working with video
cassettes.
Recording
• If you record on a previously recorded tape, the
original content will be automatically erased.
• Video cassettes cannot be reversed or “flipped
over” like audio cassettes.
Handling Cassettes Properly
• To store cassettes, place them inside their cases.
The cases should then be stored vertically.
• Do not drop cassettes, or give them any other
hard shock.
• Rewind cassettes before storing.
• Do not repeatedly load and unload tapes without
running them in between.
Do Not Store in the Following Places
• Exposed to direct sunlight or near a heating
device.
• Exposed to excessive humidity, smoke, or dust.
• Near a strong magnet (including speakers).
Prevent Accidental Erasur e
Remove the small plastic tab at the rear of the
cassette. Without this tab, the cassette cannot be
used for recording. It is recommended that you
remove the tabs from important cassettes to prevent
accidental erasure. To record on a cassette whose
tabs have ben removed, cover the tab hole with two
layers of adhesive tape.
Precautions About Moistur e
Condensation
What is Moisture Condensation?
When you put cold water into a glass, water droplets
form on its surface. This phenomenon is called
moisture condensation.
If Moisture Condensation Occurs
The video unit may fail to operate, or may operate
erratically potentially damaging the unit and video
cassettes.
When Does Condensation Occur?
• When equipment is moved from a colder to a
warmer place.
• Immediately after a room heater is started.
• When the unit is exposed to a cold air flow (like
from an air conditioner)
• In high humidity or when steam is present.
To Prevent Condensation
• Wait about an hour before operating the unit so
that it can become accustomed to the room
conditions.
• Provide proper ventilation.
If the unit fails to operate or operates poorly and you
think condensation may be the cause, turn the unit’s
power off and wait a few hours before trying to
operate the unit again.
Enjoying Clear Video
Cleaning the Video Heads
After a long, or frequent use, the video heads inside
the unit may become dirty, possibly resulting in poor
picture quality. To prevent this from happening, it is
recommended you clean the unit frequently with a
head cleaning cassette (TCL-2 or 3, sold
separately).
If Video Quality is Still Poor After Cleaning
Try cleaning the unit two or three times instead of
just once. If the repeated cleaning still fails to
produce better picture quality, an internal
malfunction may be the cause. Call your local dealer
for servicing.
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The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under
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