BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

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Basic

Playback

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV.

POWER

2

 

1

STOP/EJECT ( 7/0 )

This VCR can check the tape condition during playback (and recording), and realizes the best possible pictures.

This recorder can play back tapes that have been recorded in D-VHS (MTP), S-VHS and VHS formats.

When playing back a tape, this recorder automatically identifies the recording format (D-VHS, S-VHS, or VHS).

When you play back a tape recorded on this VCR, you can use the Video Navigation function (pg. 42).

1 Load a cassette

Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR.

Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

The VCR turns on automatically.

The counter is automatically reset to “0:00:00”.

The tape will run for a few seconds while the VCR searches for the tape number. If the tape number is found, it will be shown on the TV screen if “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON.” (pg. 56)

If the cassette’s record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically.

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

1

4

7

2

REW ( 1 )

POWER

2 3

5 6

89

FF ( Á )

STOP ( 7 )

2Start playback

Press PLAY ( 3 ).

Tape speed is automatically detected.

If “V, CALIBRATION” is set to “ON” (default setting: pg. 53), “V, CALIBRATION” appears on the screen, and this VCR checks the tape condition during automatic tracking (only cassettes recorded in the S-VHS or VHS mode).

To stop playback

Press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7/0 ) on the front panel.

To rewind the tape (when it is not running)

Press REW ( 1 ).

To fast-forward (when it is not running)

Press FF ( Á ).

To eject the tape

Press STOP/EJECT ( 7/0 ) on the front panel when the tape is not running.

You can also eject the cassette when the VCR is turned off.

SHUTTLE ring

To turn off the VCR

Press POWER.

NOTES:

When you use the Video Navigation function, operate the VCR only after the tape number is detected; otherwise, you cannot use the Video Navigation function.

When playing back a tape recorded in D-VHS format, the JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring do not work.

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JVC HM-DH30000U manual Basic Playback, Load a cassette, Start playback

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