JVC BR-D95U - Manual (Page 6)

10
1-3 PRECAUTIONS
1 INTRODUCTION
The BR-D95U incorporates highly sophisticated and complex technology. To ensure proper operation, be sure to
take the following precautions.
Condensation
● Do not use this unit immediately after moving it
from a cold place to a warm place or after switching
on a heater in a cold room. This will cause water
vapor to condense on the video head drum and
tape guides and may damage the tape and the
VCR.
● When condensation occurs, the warning message
“02 1” is shown on the tape counter display. The
cassette is automatically ejected (see page 145).
The head drum then rotates automatically to dry
itself. Leave the VCR in this state with the power
on. Once the warning message “02 1” has turned
off, operation can be resumed.
POWER
ON I
OFF O
M H F S
REC
MENU
PLAY PAUSE/STILL
REW STOP FF
EJECT
SET HOLD PB PB/EE
COUNTER UB CONDITION RESET VCON REMOTE
TOP VIDEO AUDIO
OTHERS ON SCREEN TIME CODE SERVO/SYS USER
INSERT
STAND BY
PLAYER SEARCH VAR
P.PLAY
DA3 DA2 DA1 VIDEO ASSEM
IN ENTRY OUT
CANCEL
SHIFT REVIEW
PREVIEW AUTO EDIT PREROLL
TC
RECORDER
DA4
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER BR-D95U
STILL
X-1
REV FWD
X1
PULL RELEASE
CTL P.READ AUTO OFF V.VAR REMOTE PB/EE 16:9 TC UB DF SERVO GEN CF AP 525
625
Variable Motion
COMPONENT DIGITAL
Head drum
Video tape
Transportation
Always hold this unit by the side panels when
carrying or moving it. If you hold it by the front panel,
the tilt panel may open and you could drop the unit.
Installation and storage
● Avoid using the unit in places subject to the follow-
ing conditions:
● extreme heat or cold
● strong magnetic field
● high humidity
● dust and soil
● vibrations
● Handle the unit carefully
Do not block the ventilation openings, or place
anything heavy on the unit. Do not put any foreign
materials into the cassette loading slot.
● Use the unit in a horizontal (flat) position only.
● Avoid violent shocks to the recording chassis
during transportation. Remove the cassette tape
from the unit prior to transportation.
● Avoid leaving tapes in the Still or Record Pause
mode for a long time as this may damage the tape.
● When not using the unit, set the [POWER] switch to
“OFF” to avoid unnecessary power consumption.
● Do not stand or sit on the unit. This will damage the
unit and may cause it to fall, resulting in injury.
● Do not install the BR-D95U in a location where it
exposed to radiation, x-rays or corrosive gases.
Maintenance and cleaning
● This unit contains precision components to ensure
the highest performance. For optimum long-term
performance, proper maintenance and care are
required. Consult your JVC dealer for replacement
of parts, adjustment and servicing.
● Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet. Do not use
benzene or thinner as these may melt or cloud the
cabinet surface. To remove excessive dirt, clean
the unit with a mild detergent diluted with water,
then wipe it with a dry cloth.
About the provided power cables
Two power cables are provided with the BR-D95U.
Use the one that corresponds to your power-supply.
● When usage voltage is 120 V or less; use the
A-type (flat-pin type) power cable.
● When usage voltage is 127 V or over; use the
C-type (round-pin type) power cable.
11
REC
OFF ON
REC
OFF ON
1-4 VIDEO CASSETTE
● Only cassettes bearing the “ ” logo can be
used with this VCR.
● Cassettes bearing the S-VHS or VHS logo cannot be
used with this unit. If an S-VHS or VHS cassette is
inserted, it will be automatically ejected.
● Video cassettes cannot be used upside down.
● Leaving the tape in a partially wound condition for a
long time may damage the tape. Rewind the tape
to the beginning before storage.
● Tape performance cannot be maintained if a
cassette is used repeatedly. The more a tape is
used, the more dropouts occur. Do not use dirty
tapes or tapes which have been damaged as doing
so may shorten the service life of the rotary heads.
1-5 HEAD CLEANING
ⅷCassettes bearing the “ ” logo on the back
are provided with a safety slide to prevent
accidental erasure.
● Move the slide to OFF to prevent erasure.
● Move the slide to ON to allow recording.
Slide
Recordable Not recordable
1 INTRODUCTION
Repeated recording and playback leads to accumulation of dust and other particles on the video and audio heads.
Excessive accumulation will adversely affect the picture or sound quality. If head cleaning is not performed
periodically, a type of mosaic noise called block noise may appear in the picture or the sound may be interrupted.
Be sure to clean the tape transport system with a dedicated head cleaning tape (optionally available
DCL-5) once every 20 hours.
Use a dedicated head cleaning tape only. For details on use of the dedicated head cleaning tape, refer to the
instructions provided with it.
Block noise
This unit is provided with a built-in head cleaner. Use
it to remove dust from the heads.
REW STOP FF
OTHERS ON SCREEN TIME CODE SERVO/SYS
STAND BY
Head Cleaning mode
Cleaning procedure
1. Unload the cassette.
2. Press the [STANDBY], [REW], [STOP] and [FF]
buttons simultaneously.
The built-in head cleaner in this unit cleans the
heads for about 5 seconds.
● If a cassette is inserted during head cleaning, the
head cleaning operation stops.