JVC HR-P61K
Owner's Manual

Table of contents
Thank you for purchasing this JVC video cassette player. To ensure optimum performance of this unit, please read this instruction manual thoroughly. Precautions ........................................................................... 2 Controls and terminals .......................................................... 3 Wireless remote control ........................................................ 4 Connections .......................................................................... 5 Setting the video channel ...................................................... 6 The video cassette ................................................................ 6 Playback ................................................................................ 7 Playback features .................................................................. 8 Karaoke features ................................................................... 9 Recording .............................................................................. 9 Editing ................................................................................. 10 Troubleshooting .................................................................. 10 Specifications ...................................................................... 11

Precautions
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.

WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The OPERATE button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off.

This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ. 65.

Features
� � � � � � � � � � � 3 system (PAL/MESECAM/NTSC) NTSC playback (on PAL television) RF output G/K switchable Digital auto tracking HQ (High Quality) Auto playback function Repeat playback Shuttle search Still and slow motion Line recording Karaoke search Please follow these precautions. Not doing so may result in damage to the VCP, remote control, or video cassette. � � � � � � � � � Avoid extreme heat and direct sunlight. Avoid extreme cold. Avoid extreme humidity. Avoid dust. Avoid places subject to vibrations. Avoid strong magnetic fields. Do not block the VCP�s ventilation openings. Do not place anything heavy on the VCP or remote control. Do not place anything which might spill on top of the VCP or remote control. Do not place the VCP on cushions, pillows, or thick carpeting. Use the VCP in a stable, horizontal position only. Place cassettes in cassette cases and store vertically.

Automatic features
Auto power on The video cassette player is automatically turned on when the tape is inserted. Auto rewind The video tape is automatically rewound when the end of the tape is reached during the play, recording or shuttle search forward mode. Auto playback If the video cassette�s safety tab has been removed, playback will begin automatically when the tape is inserted into the video cassette player. Power off eject Even when the video cassette player�s power is off, pressing the eject button will turn the power on and eject the tape. Once ejected, the power will be turned off again automatically. Auto head cleaning When a tape is loaded or ejected the VCP video head is cleaned automatically.

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Beware of moisture condensation Moisture in the air will condense on the VCP 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 VCP�s power turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry. When transporting 7 Be sure to remove cassette from VCP before packing. 7 Avoid violent shocks to the VCP during packing and transport.

PAL NTSC

7 Only cassettes marked �VHS� can be used with this video cassette player.

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