SR-W5U
LPT0002-0Q5A
Hi-Vision VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
HD/SD
OPERATE
HD
SD
S-VHS
IN -- R.A.E. --OUT
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the rear of the cabinet.
Retain this information for future
reference.
Model No.
SR-W5U
Serial No.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
This video cassette recorder should be used with AC
120V
~, 60 Hz only.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT
use any other power source.
When you are not using the video recorder for a long
period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect
the power cord from the AC outlet.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
NOTE: The rating plate and the safety caution are on
the rear of the unit.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequncy energy, and if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations. Operation of this equipment in a residen-
tial area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
CAUTION
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED
BY JVC COULD VOID USER'S AUTHORITY TO OP-
ERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
Precautions ........................................................ 4
Features .............................................................. 4
VCR..................................................................... 5
Video Cassettes .................................................. 5
Head Cleaning .................................................... 6
Recording Modes and Types of the Cassettes ... 6
Loading and Unloading the Cassette ................. 7
2
Controls and Connectors ................................ 8
Front Panel .......................................................... 8
Rear Panel ........................................................ 11
Remote Control ................................................. 12
3
Indicators and Displays ................................. 13
Display Panel .................................................... 13
4
Preparations .................................................... 14
Connections ...................................................... 14
5
Recording ........................................................ 16
Basic Operations ............................................... 16
How to Check the Tape Remaining Time ......... 17
Retake Function ................................................ 17
6
Playback ........................................................... 18
Basic Procedure ................................................ 18
Special Playback Procedures ........................... 19
Next Function .................................................... 21
Index Search ..................................................... 21
Adjustment of the Playback Picture .................. 23
7
Tape Dubbing .................................................. 24
When Playing Back on SR-W5U and
Recording on Another Unit ............................... 24
When Playing Back on Another Unit and
Recording on SR-W5U ......................................25
When Playing Back on a Video Movie and
Recording on SR-W5U ......................................26
8
Editing .............................................................. 27
Audio Dubbing ................................................... 27
Random Assemble Editing ............................... 28
Insert Editing ..................................................... 30
Preroll Editing .................................................... 31
Preroll Insert Editing .......................................... 32
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Specifications .................................................. 33
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1 PRECAUTIONS
Features
W-VHS format HD mode offers high-definition
recording and playback of high-vision signals on a
base band.
W-VHS format SD mode also available to ensure
high-quality picture for the existing TV format
sources.
W-VHS metal compatible high-power Sendust
heads
The existing VHS/S-VHS video can be recorded and
played back with a superb quality.
Built-in RS-232C enables you to externally control
this unit from your personal computer.
With this video cassette recorder, you can enjoy the
HD and SD modes of W-VHS video. Be sure to use
cassette tapes marked with
.
Since the VHS mode and S-VHS mode are also
available, use video cassettes marked with
or
when you want to enjoy these modes.
What is HD mode? (HD denotes High
Definition)
In HD mode, HDTV signals are recorded using
multiple tracks, HDTV signal was originally
developed by NHK of Japan, and it stands for
High-Definition Television.HDTV is a next
generation broadcasting system which eables
high-definition picture quality in comparision to
conventional NTSC system.
What is SD mode? (SD denotes Standard
Definition)
In SD mode standerd TV signals are recorded
on a single track with high picture quality and
long recording times.
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Avoid using the recorder in places subject to the
following conditions:
extreme heat, cold, or humidity,
dust,
vibrations, and
poor ventilation.
Be careful of moisture condensation.
Do not use the recorder immediately after moving it
from a cold place to a warm place. The water vapor
in warm air will condense on the still-cold video
head drum and tape guides and may cause
damage to the tape and the recorder.
Handle the recorder carefully.
· Do not block the ventilation openings.
· Do not place anything heavy on the recorder.
· Do not place anything which might spill on the top
cover of the recorder.
· Use in horizontal (flat) position only.
During transportation,
· Avoid violent shocks to the recorder during
packing and transportation.
· Before packing, be sure to remove the cassette
from the recorder.
VCR
1 PRECAUTIONS
Unprotected
position
Protected
position
REC
REC
Use video cassettes marked with
/
/
with this unit. C-cassettes can be used with a
C-cassette adapter (SA-CP11U) connected.
Video cassettes marked with
are
exclusively for use with a video cassette recorder
marked with
. Loading such cassettes into
existing S-VHS or VHS cassette recorders may
cause a damage to the machine.
Any cassette is provided with a safety tab for
protecting it from accidental erasure. The cassette
with its safety tab set at a protective position
automatically starts playback when loaded into a
machine.
W-VHS cassettes
Slidable safety tab.
S-VHS, VHS cassettes
· To prevent accidental erasure, remove the
cassette's safety tab.
· To record on a cassette whose safety tab has
been removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
Reverse side of a cassette is not usable.
Before putting the cassette into storage, make sure
that the tape is uniformly wound up to its beginning.
Video Cassettes