JVC HR-VP656U manual Playback, Recording

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PLAY

REC

PAUSE

PLAY

1

PAUSE

REC

Playback

The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you start playback.

Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 22 ("Simple Playback") before continuing.

1

 

START PLAYBACK

 

 

Press PLAY.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The VCR adjusts the

 

 

playback picture quality

 

 

 

based on the quality of

VIDEO CALIBRATION

 

 

the tape in use.

 

 

 

 

 

NOTES:

 

 

 

When using rental tapes,

 

 

 

or tapes recorded on other VCRs, set “VIDEO

 

 

CALIBRATION” in step 4 of the Preparation proce-

 

 

dure to either “ON” or “OFF” as desired to give the

 

 

best picture (pg. 32).

 

 

 

The Video Calibration screen only appears at the

 

 

beginning of automatic tracking. Even though the

 

 

screen doesn't appear after that, the Video calibration

 

 

function is operative.

 

 

 

To display the Video Calibration screen, “SUPERIM-

 

 

POSE” must be set to "ON" or the Video Calibration

 

 

screen will not appear (pg. 28).

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Recording

Perform steps 1 3 on page 23 ("Simple Recording") before continuing.

START RECORDING

1 Press and hold REC and DURING CALIBRATION press PLAY on the remote

control, or press REC on the VCR's front panel.

The VCR takes about 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

seconds to assess the

START

 

 

 

END

quality of the tape in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

+

+

use, then recording

 

 

ACTIVE VIDEO CALIBRATION

begins with the picture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

level optimized.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTES:

CALIBRATION COMPLETE

Calibration occurs immediately prior to both the first SP and the first EP recording after inserting the cassette. It

does not take place

START

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

END

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

during recording.

 

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

In the case of timer

ACTIVE VIDEO CALIBRATION

recording, calibration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

takes place for both SP and EP before the first timer recording after inserting the cassette (regardless of the tape speed selected for that recording).

Once the cassette is ejected, the calibration data is canceled. The next time the cassette is used for recording, calibration is re-performed.

While Video Calibration is operative, the PAUSE button will not function.

To display the Video Calibration screen, "SUPERIM- POSE" must be set to "ON" or the Video Calibration screen will not appear (pg. 28).

ATTENTION:

As calibration takes place before recording actually starts, there is a delay of about 7 seconds after REC and PLAY on the remote, or REC on the VCR's front panel, are pressed. To make sure you record the desired scene or program completely, first perform the following steps:

1)Press and hold PAUSE, and press REC to engage the RECORD PAUSE mode.

The VCR then automatically checks the condition of the tape and, after about 7 seconds, re-enters RECORD PAUSE.

2)Press PLAY to start recording.

If you want to bypass Video Calibration and start recording right away, set "VIDEO CALIBRATION" to "OFF" in step 4 of the Preparation procedure (pg. 32).

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Contents HR-VP656U Do not place the VCR Dear CustomerPower Cord Protection Power SourcesPower Lines Grounding or PolarizationDamage Requiring Service AccessoriesCleaning Replacement PartsContents Basic Connections EN Installing Your NEW VCRBack of VCR Matching Transformer not suppliedConnect VCR to Power Source Check ContentsSituate VCR Connect VCR to TVPlug & Play Plug & Play SetupEN I Nitial Sett Ings Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner SetInformation Language Clock Access Clock SETPreparation Shuttle PLUS%Þ, thenSET Auto Clock to on Select D.S.T. ModeSelect Host Channel Semi-AutoReturn to Normal Screen Select Time ZoneSET Time SET DateAccess Tuner SET Screen Access Main Menu ScreenTuner SETADD or Skip Desired Access Manual Channel SET ScreenChannel Add Or Delete a ChannelSituate Controller Cable Box ControlAttach Controller Connect Cable BOX to VCRTurn on Cable BOX Access Cable BOX SETSelect Cable BOX Output ChannelAccess Cable BOX Brand SET Screen Initial SettingsEnter Cable BOX Brand DBS Receiver Control Connect DBS Receiver To VCRDBS receiver Turn on DBS Receiver Select DBS ReceiverSet DBS Receiver Output Channel & DBS Receiver Brand Access DBS Receiver Load a Cassette Simple PlaybackFind Program Start Point Start PlaybackSimple Recording Activate FRAME-BY Playback FeaturesFrame Playback SearchEngage Manual Tracking Mode Access Distant CodeAdjust Manual Tracking Activate HIGH-SPEED SearchActivate Video Stabilizer Layback and Recording FeaturesVideo Stabilizer CH 5 or Shuttle PlusStop Repeat Start RepeatSuperimpose ModeSET Mode Access Function SETSelect Audio Monitor Select The SoundtrackPerform Movie Access Skip MenuAdvance Movie AdvanceAV Compu Link Playback ExampleOK or Shuttle Plus % Calibration Mode Active Video CalibrationPress CH 5 or Shuttle Recording PlaybackEngage TV Mode Recording FeaturesSelect Channel for Viewing Record One Program While Watching AnotherTo Record SAP Programs Stereo And SAP Second Audio ProgramVCR Plus+ Timer Programming EN Timer RecordingNumber PlusCode number you Timer-Recording informaEntered and the matching Tion is displayed onVCR Plus+ Guide Channel Matching VCR Plus+ SetupPLUS%Þ to move Initial SET, then pressPress CH5, Shuttle Access Guide Channel SET ScreenExpress Timer Programming SET Program DateSET Channel Number Engage Timer Mode Check, Cancel And Revise Programs RE-ENGAGE TimerPress TIMER, then press Power ProgramSelect Auto SP EP Timer SET Mode Auto SP→EP TimerAuto Timer Engage ITR Mode Instant Timer Recording ITRSET Recording Duration Press REC on the front panelEdit To Or From Another Edit From a Camcorder Access Function SET ScreenEnable Remote Pause Function Set the camcorder to its play modeSet your VCR to its record mode Turn on the TV TV Multi-Brand Remote ControlSET TV Brand Code Operate TVCable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control Turn on the Cable BOXOperate Cable BOX DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control EN Special FeaturesTurn on the DBS Receiver Enter DBS Receiver BrandSET Remote Control Unplug Vcrs PowerPlug in Power Cord Turn VCR Power onCassette gets stuck partway Set the switch to the positionRe-perform the VCR Plus+ setup Doesn’t work properly Timer againProcedure pg Those in the previous area Has not been programmed correctly Cassette is automaticallyOubleshooting Other ProblemsCan the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode? Questions and Answer S E NCan the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause mode? What happens if the tape runs out during recording?MBR Multi-Brand Remote Code Setting Express Timer ProgrammingEN Index List Of TermsFront View Rear View How To Use Remote Control20C to 60C -4F to140F GeneralFor Servicing Only in U.S.A HOW to Locate Your JVC Service CenterLimited Warranty Warranty Only in U.S.AMemo HR-VP656U

HR-VP656U specifications

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