Questions And Answers - JVC HR-A56U Instructions Manual

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.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode?
A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect
the heads.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Q. During picture search, still picture playback and
frame-by-frame playback, the picture is
intermittent. What's the cause?
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.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Q. When returning from variable-speed picture search
to normal playback, the picture is disturbed. Should
I be concerned about this?
A. No, it is normal.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Q. Other than preventing further recording, what
effect does removing the safety tab have?
A. It disables marking of index codes.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Q. During playback, on-screen display sometimes
jitters. Why does this happen?
A. If the condition of the tape being played back is not
good, jittering of the video (including on-screen
display) may occur.
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 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
VCR turned on for a few hours to evaporate the moisture before inserting a tape.
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.
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.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 ‰ remain lit on the front display panel. Is
there a problem?
A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording
in progress.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 on-screen menu. (The sound from
the tape or broadcast program will be heard during
the timer setting.)
35
EN