JVC HR-S5955EK Instructions Manual page 53

Question and Answers
The tape is automatically rewound to the
beginning.
No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes
to protect the heads.
This is normal.
No, it is normal.
This is normal.
There may be index codes too close
together.
This is normal. It reduces distortion at the
pause and resume points.
No. The VCR shuts off automatically after
5 minutes to protect the heads.
The VCR stops recording, then if Timer
Recording, the VCR shuts off.
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No. This is a normal condition for a timer
recording in progress.
You won't see the picture as it is replaced
by the on-screen menu, but the audio from
the program or tape you're viewing can be
heard.