INSTRUCTIONS SR-W5U Hi-Vision VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 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.
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 ...
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.
1 PRECAUTIONS VCR ● Avoid using the recorder in places subject to the following conditions: – extreme heat, cold, or humidity, – dust, – vibrations, and – poor ventilation. ● 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. ● Be careful of moisture condensation.
1 PRECAUTIONS Head Cleaning Perform head cleaning even 20 hours to enjoy clear pictures. Video heads get soiled with repeated recording and playback, resulting in rough, uneven picture. Perform cleaning of the tape transport mechanism every 20 hours with the provided head cleaning tape dedicated to W-VHS. How to use the cleaning tape 1. Load the W-VHS dedicated head cleaning tape. 2. Press the PLAY button and then STOP button after about 30 seconds. 3.
1 PRECAUTIONS Loading and Unloading the Cassette Loading PHONES VOLUME OFF ON MAX EDIT(HD REC) REMOTE PAUSE NR(W-VHS PLAY) INPUT LINE4 VIDEO 1. Insert the cassette. • Slowly push the center with its visible tape side up. • Counter display turns 0:00:00. • The cassette with its safety tab removed automatically starts playback. REC LEVEL IR REMOTE MANUAL AUTO MIN L– AUDIO –R TRACKING AUTO ON OFF Y/C TIMING R O L Cautions • Keep your hand or other foreign substances away from the loading slot.
2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS Front Panel 1 2 PHONES 3 4 VOLUME 7 8 OFF ON MAX EDIT(HD REC) REMOTE PAUSE NR(W-VHS PLAY) INPUT LINE4 VIDEO 6 REC LEVEL IR REMOTE MANUAL AUTO MIN 5 L– AUDIO –R TRACKING AUTO ON OFF Y/C TIMING R C L 1 [S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT 4] connectors Connect to the S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT connectors on the playback deck or camcorder with the S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO cable when this machine is used as a recording unit for editing.
2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS Front Panel 9 0 !@ # $ FW V RE D JOG SHUTTLE OPERATE OPERATE HI-FI AUDIO AUDIO OUT SELECT SELECT BALANCE REC LEVEL HD SD S-VHS IN — R.A.E. — OUT HD INPUT INDEX 629 TBC MARK ERASE COUNTER /REMAIN COUNTER RESET ZERO SEARCH INDEX SEARCH REW L % R 0 ^ PLAY PREROLL EDIT IN/OUT INSERT EJECT STOP INPUT SELECT FF R.A.EDIT PAUSE/STIL A.DUB REC START START SP/EP PAUSE 10 & * ( 9 [OPERATE] button Turns the power on and off.
2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS Front Panel ) [REW] button Rewinds the tape. e [PREROLL EDITING OPERATION] buttons Use for preroll editing. [FF] button Fast forwards the tape. r [Random Assemble Editing] buttons [STOP] button Stops any operation of the VCR. t [JOG] dial [PLAY] button Plays back the tape. [PAUSE/STILL] button Pauses the recording or changes the playback picture to a still picture. Cancelled by pressing the PLAY button.
2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS Rear Panel 1 2 AC OUTPUT MAX 100W ( ) 34 5 6 78 9 AC INTPUT 120V 60Hz LINE 1 LINE 1 LINE 2 LINE 3 L S R VIDEO INPUT LINE 2 R L VIDEO OUTPUT R.A. EDIT PREROLL S REMOTE AUDIO IN HD VIDEO IN R L HD/S3(W-VHS) Y PB HD(CAM/W-VHS) 0 PR AUDIO OUT3 HD VIDEO OUT1 R L (HDTV/W-VHS) Y PB HD(HDTV/W-VHS) @ # ! 1 Socket for peripheral equipment Connects up to a maximum of 100 W.
2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS Remote Control 1 [TV CH–/+] buttons Change channels on JVC TV. TV 1 2 TV CH OPERATE VOLUME TV/VIDEO 8 9 2 [VOLUME–/+] buttons Adjust the volume of a JVC TV. 3 [TV/VIDEO] button No function. VIDEO 3 4 5 6 OPERATE TV/VIDEO AUTO 1 ¶ 0 TRACKING 3 7 ¡ 8 ! @ 4 [AUTO] button Turns on and off the auto tracking facility.
3 INDICATORS AND DISPLAYS Display Panel 1 2 3 4 AT 5 6 VISS +8 4 0 6 10 –15dB H L M 8 7 Recording Pause Playback Rewind/Fast forward Playback Rewind Playback Insert Editing 0 8 Recording Mode/Recording Speed display 1 VCR Mode Display Recording 9 R Rew FF Still Picture/Slow Playback Fast forward Playback Reverse Audio Dubbing Forward Insert Editing + Audio Dubbing 2 Program Number Display displays the program number of Random Assemble Editing.
4 PREPARATIONS Connections The SR-W5U can be connected to the following units. Connection to a high vision TV Video signal connection Audio signal connection Rear panel AC OUTPUT MAX 100W ( ) AC INTPUT 120V 60Hz LINE 1 LINE 1 LINE 2 LINE 3 L S R VIDEO INPUT LINE 2 R L VIDEO OUTPUT S R.A.
4 PREPARATIONS Connections Connection to a high vision camera. AC OUTPUT MAX 100W ( ) AC INTPUT 120V 60Hz LINE 1 LINE 1 LINE 3 LINE 2 R L VIDEO INPUT S LINE 2 R L VIDEO OUTPUT S R.A.
5 RECORDING Basic Operations 3 PHONES VOLUME OFF ON MAX EDIT(HD REC) REMOTE PAUSE NR(W-VHS PLAY) INPUT LINE4 VIDEO 2 REC LEVEL IR REMOTE MANUAL AUTO MIN 2 L– AUDIO –R TRACKING AUTO ON OFF Y/C TIMING R O L V RE FW D JOG SHUTTLE OPERATE OPERATE HI-FI AUDIO AUDIO OUT SELECT SELECT BALANCE HD SD S-VHS IN — R.A.E. — OUT HD INPUT 629 TBC INDEX MARK INDEX SEARCH ERASE REC LEVEL REW EJECT L 1 R 0 COUNTER RESET ZERO SEARCH STOP PLAY R.A.
5 RECORDING Basic Operations 3 Adjust the Hi-Fi recording level. a. Set the REC LEVEL switch to "MANUAL". b. Select Hi-Fi audio with the AUDIO OUT SELECT button. (See page 18). c. Adjust the recording level and L/R balance. While checking with the audio level meter, adjust with the REC LEVEL and BALANCE knobs, set the level so that maximum volume causes the meters to vary between 0dB to 4dB.
6 PLAYBACK Basic Procedure 4 1 V RE FW D JOG SHUTTLE OPERATE OPERATE HI-FI AUDIO AUDIO OUT SELECT SELECT BALANCE REC LEVEL HD SD S-VHS IN — R.A.E. — OUT HD INPUT INDEX 629 TBC MARK ERASE COUNTER /REMAIN COUNTER RESET ZERO SEARCH INDEX SEARCH REW L R 0 PLAY PREROLL EDIT IN/OUT INSERT EJECT STOP INPUT SELECT FF R.A.EDIT PAUSE/STIL A.DUB REC START START SP/EP PAUSE 10 3 1 Load the tape. The power is turned on.
6 PLAYBACK Special Playback Procedures V RE FW D JOG SHUTTLE OPERATE OPERATE HI-FI AUDIO AUDIO OUT SELECT SELECT BALANCE HD SD S-VHS IN — R.A.E. — OUT HD INPUT INDEX 629 TBC MARK INDEX SEARCH ERASE REC LEVEL REW L R 0 COUNTER RESET ZERO SEARCH STOP PLAY R.A.EDIT PREROLL EDIT IN/OUT INSERT EJECT COUNTER /REMAIN INPUT SELECT FF PAUSE/STIL A.
6 PLAYBACK Special Playback Procedures V RE FW D JOG SHUTTLE OPERATE OPERATE HI-FI AUDIO AUDIO OUT SELECT SELECT BALANCE HD SD S-VHS IN — R.A.E. — OUT HD INPUT 629 TBC INDEX MARK INDEX SEARCH ERASE REC LEVEL REW L R 0 COUNTER RESET ZERO SEARCH STOP PLAY R.A.EDIT PREROLL EDIT IN/OUT INSERT EJECT COUNTER /REMAIN INPUT SELECT FF PAUSE/STIL A.
6 PLAYBACK Next Function/Index Search OPERATE REW INDEX SEARCH V RE FW D JOG SHUTTLE OPERATE OPERATE HI-FI AUDIO AUDIO OUT SELECT SELECT BALANCE REC LEVEL HD SD S-VHS IN — R.A.E. — OUT HD INPUT INDEX 629 TBC MARK INDEX SEARCH ERASE REW L EJECT R 0 COUNTER RESET ZERO SEARCH STOP PLAY PREROLL EDIT IN/OUT INSERT EJECT COUNTER /REMAIN INPUT SELECT FF R.A.EDIT PAUSE/STIL A.
6 PLAYBACK Index Search V RE FW D JOG SHUTTLE OPERATE OPERATE HI-FI AUDIO AUDIO OUT SELECT SELECT BALANCE REC LEVEL HD SD S-VHS IN — R.A.E. — OUT HD INPUT 629 TBC INDEX MARK INDEX SEARCH ERASE REW L R 0 COUNTER RESET ZERO SEARCH STOP PLAY PREROLL EDIT IN/OUT INSERT EJECT COUNTER /REMAIN INPUT SELECT FF R.A.EDIT PAUSE/STIL A.
6 PLAYBACK Adjustment of Playback Picture Y/C TIMING TRACKING –/+ AUTO PHONES VOLUME REC LEVEL IR REMOTE MANUAL AUTO MIN EDIT(HD REC) REMOTE PAUSE NR(W-VHS PLAY) INPUT LINE4 VIDEO OFF ON MAX L– AUDIO –R TRACKING AUTO ON OFF Y/C TIMING R C L V RE FW D JOG SHUTTLE OPERATE OPERATE HI-FI AUDIO AUDIO OUT SELECT SELECT BALANCE HD SD S-VHS IN — R.A.E. — OUT HD INPUT 629 TBC INDEX MARK INDEX SEARCH ERASE REC LEVEL REW EJECT L R 0 COUNTER RESET ZERO SEARCH STOP PLAY R.A.
7 TAPE DUBBING When Playing Back on SR-W5U and Recording on Another Unit Audio output To audio input connector To video input connector AC OUTPUT MAX 100W ( ) S Video (Video) output AC INTPUT 120V 60Hz LINE 1 R LINE 1 LINE 2 LINE 3 L S VIDEO INPUT LINE 2 R L VIDEO OUTPUT R.A.
7 TAPE DUBBING When Playing Back on Another Unit and Recording on SR-W5U To S Video (Video) input S Video (Video) output To audio input connector Audio output AC OUTPUT MAX 100W ( ) AC INTPUT 120V 60Hz LINE 1 LINE 1 LINE 2 LINE 3 L S R VIDEO INPUT LINE 2 R L VIDEO OUTPUT R.A.
7 TAPE DUBBING When Playing Back on a Video Movie and Recording on SR-W5U EDIT connector PHONES VOLUME REC LEVEL IR REMOTE MANUAL AUTO MIN EDIT(HD REC) NR(W-VHS PLAY) INPUT LINE4 S Video output connector VIDEO OFF ON MAX REMOTE PAUSE L– AUDIO –R TRACKING AUTO ON OFF Y/C TIMING R C L AV output connectors V RE FW D JOG SHUTTLE OPERATE OPERATE HI-FI AUDIO AUDIO OUT SELECT SELECT BALANCE REC LEVEL HD SD S-VHS IN — R.A.E.
8 EDITING Audio Dubbing When a W-VHS tape is used, audio dubbing is not possible since it has no normal audio soundtrack. The unit (as a playback machine): CD Player To audio output connector To audio input connector AC OUTPUT MAX 100W ( ) AC INTPUT 120V 60Hz LINE 1 R LINE 1 LINE 2 LINE 3 L S VIDEO INPUT LINE 2 R L VIDEO OUTPUT S R.A.
8 EDITING Random Assemble Editing (Ex.) Random Assemble Editing in the HD mode using 2 units of SR-W5U. It is convenient to cut unnecessary parts, change the scene orders or to dub these to another video recorder. You can select as many as 8 segments. The unit as a playback machine AC OUTPUT MAX 100W ( ) AC INTPUT 120V 60Hz LINE 1 R LINE 1 LINE 2 LINE 3 L S VIDEO INPUT HD INPUT LINE 2 R L VIDEO OUTPUT R.A.
8 EDITING Random Assemble Editing The unit (as a playback machine) 7 Press the START button. • Editing begins in programmed order, dubbing continues automatically until the last edit-out point. • This function shuttle searches from edit-out point to the next edit-in point. • When editing is completed; The unit (as a playback machine) : will be in stop mode The unit (as a recording machine) : will be in recording pause mode To cancel or change in-or-out points 1.
8 EDITING Insert Editing (Ex.) Insert Editing using 2 units of SR-W5U in the HD mode. The unit as a playback machine AC OUTPUT MAX 100W ( ) AC INTPUT 120V 60Hz LINE 1 R LINE 1 LINE 2 LINE 3 L S VIDEO INPUT LINE 2 R L VIDEO OUTPUT R.A.
8 EDITING Preroll Editing (Ex.) Preroll Editing using 2 units of SR-W5U in the HD mode. The unit as a playback machine AC OUTPUT MAX 100W ( ) AC INTPUT 120V 60Hz LINE 1 R LINE 1 LINE 2 LINE 3 L S VIDEO INPUT JOG DIAL/ SHUTTLE RING LINE 2 R L VIDEO OUTPUT R.A.
8 EDITING Preroll Insert Editing (Ex.) Preroll Insert Editing using 2 units of SR-W5U in the HD mode. It is an Insert Editing using Preroll Editing(see page 31). The unit as a playback machine AC OUTPUT MAX 100W ( ) AC INTPUT 120V 60Hz LINE 1 R LINE 1 LINE 2 LINE 3 L S VIDEO INPUT JOG DIAL/ SHUTTLE RING LINE 2 R L VIDEO OUTPUT R.A.
9 SPECIFICATIONS ● Power supply ● Power consumption ● External dimensions ● Weight ● Allowable operating temperatures ● Allowable relative humidity ● Allowable storage temperature AC 120 V, 60 Hz 40 W 476 (W) × 148 (H) × 366 (D) 9.
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SR-W5U INSTRUCTIONS VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan 0697MNV*UN*VP
