Playback

NTSC, PAL and MESECAM video tapes can be played back on this video cassette player. Refer to the “Colour system output mode selection” section for details.

Before proceeding:

Turn on the power of the TV and video cassette player.

Make sure that the TV is set to the video channel or that the TV’s TV/VIDEO switch is set to VIDEO (refer to the “Setting the video channel” section for details).

 

 

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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

 

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Load a pre-recorded cassette.

If the safety tab on the cassette is removed, playback will

 

start automatically.

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Press the Play 3button to start playback.

7Press the Stop/Eject ¤button or the remote control’s

Stop 7button to stop playback.

To fast forward or rewind the tape:

7From the stop mode, press the Fast forward Á or Rewind 1 button.

NTSC Playback on PAL TV

The vertical size of the playback picture will shrink and some picture “noise” may appear on the screen.

The playback picture may roll. In this case adjust the picture with the TV’s vertical hold knob (with some TV’s this adjust- ment may not be possible).

The colour of the playback picture may differ from the original.

In the forward/reverse shuttle search or still modes there may be no colour depending on the TV and video cassette player combination.

Colour system output mode selec- tion

To watch an NTSC tape, it will be necessary to select one of the following output modes.

Selecting the NTSC PLAYBACK ON PAL TV mode Select this mode to watch NTSC tapes on a PAL system TV.

NTSC

PLAYBACK

ON PAL TV

NTSC3.58

NTSC4.43

Selecting the NTSC 3.58 mode

Select this mode to watch NTSC tapes on a NTSC system TV.

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PLAYBACK

ON PAL TV

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Selecting the NTSC 4.43 mode

Select this mode to watch NTSC tapes on a multi-system TV (that has an NTSC 4.43 setting).

Select NTSC 4.43 to record NTSC 4.43 signal.

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PLAYBACK

ON PAL TV

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JVC HR-P125EE, HR-P128EE manual Before proceeding, Ntsc Playback on PAL TV, Colour system output mode selec- tion

HR-P128EE, HR-P125EE specifications

The JVC HR-P125EE and HR-P128EE are notable VCR models that exemplify JVC's commitment to quality and innovation in video recording technology. Designed primarily for home entertainment enthusiasts and professionals who appreciate the intricacies of VHS technology, both models come with a range of features and specifications that cater to diverse user needs.

One of the standout features of the HR-P125EE and HR-P128EE is the advanced video processing technology that ensures high-quality playback and recording. This includes JVC’s Super VHS capability, which elevates the standard VHS experience by providing improved picture resolution and clarity. With a resolution that exceeds traditional VHS, users can enjoy enhanced playback quality, making these models suitable for viewing both older VHS tapes and newer recordings.

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