JVC HR-XVC29SUM Instructions Manual Download

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Operations on

VCR Deck

Operations on

DVD Deck

Advanced Operations

Additional Information

Introduction

Preparation

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Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• “DTS” and “DTS 2.0 + Digital Out” are trademarks

of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

• Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used

with this unit. However, S-VHS recording is not
possible with this model.

• This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI

PLAYBACK) that makes it possible to play back S-
VHS recordings with regular VHS resolution.

• HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS

equipment.

• This product incorporates copyright protection

technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.

Failure to heed the following precautions may
result in damage to the unit, Remote or video
cassette.
1. DO NOT place the unit —

– in an environment prone to extreme

temperatures or humidity.

–  in direct sunlight.
–  in a dusty environment.
–  in an environment where strong magnetic fields

are generated.

– on a surface that is unstable or subject to

vibration.

2. DO NOT block the unit’s ventilation openings

or holes.

(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked
by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be
able to get out.)

3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the unit or

Remote.

4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on

top of the unit or Remote.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fi re or electric shock may be caused.)

5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or

splashing.

6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or

places with water. Also DO NOT place any
containers fi lled with water or liquids (such as
cosmetics or medicines, fl ower vases, potted
plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.

7. DO NOT place any naked fl ame sources, such

as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

8. AVOID violent shocks to the unit during

transport.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the unit when
you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or
under extremely humid conditions—just as water
droplets form in the surface of a glass fi lled with
cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum
will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where
condensation may occur, keep the unit turned on for
a few hours to let the moisture dry.

ATTENTION

To mobile phone users:

Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the unit may
cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change
the screen to a blue back display.

On placing the unit:

Some TVs or other appliances generates strong
magnetic fi elds. Do not place such appliance on top
of the unit as it may cause picture disturbance.

Video heads cleaning

The heads get dirty in the following cases:
• in an environment prone to extreme temperature or

humidity

•  in a dusty environment
•  fl aw, dirt or mold on video tapes
•  continuous usage for a long time
Use a dry cleaning cassette — ECL-3F — when:
•  Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played
back.
•  The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
•  “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the

screen (only with “SUPERIMPOSE” set to “ON” (

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pg. 32)).

BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW UNIT . . .

. . .

please read

the sections/literature listed below.

• “CAUTIONS”

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pg. 4.

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