REC

q

 

 

 

PAUSE

PLAY

7

8

9

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

PLAY

 

 

 

1

3

 

Á

 

¦

7

8

PAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

REC

4¢

Playback

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

Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 25 ("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 “PLAYBACK” in

 

 

step 4 of the Preparation procedure to either “ON” or

 

 

“OFF” as desired to give the best picture (☞ pg. 36).

 

 

● The Video Calibration screen only appears at the

 

 

beginning of automatic tracking. Even though the

 

 

screen doesn't appear after that, the Active Video

 

 

calibration function is operative.

 

 

 

 

 

 

● To display the Active Video Calibration screen,

 

 

“SUPERIMPOSE” must be set to "ON" or the Video

 

 

Calibration screen will not appear (☞ pg. 30).

EN37

Recording

Perform steps 1 – 3 on page 26 ("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 Active Video Calibration is operative, the PAUSE button will not function.

●To display the Active Video Calibration screen, "SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to "ON" or the Active Video Calibration screen will not appear (☞ pg. 30).

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 Active Video Calibration and start recording right away, set "RECORDING" to "OFF" in step 4 of the Preparation procedure (☞ pg. 36).

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HR-S5400U specifications

The JVC HR-S5400U is a pioneering VHS home video recorder that offers a myriad of features tailored to enhance the viewing experience for its users. Launched in the 1990s, this model embodies the technological advancements of its time, making it a standout choice for anyone looking to capture and playback their favorite video content.

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In summary, the JVC HR-S5400U is a remarkable VHS recorder that combines quality, versatility, and user-friendly features. With its S-VHS capability, advanced multi-head technology, and superior audio system, it remains a notable option for enthusiasts of vintage video recording and playback systems. Whether for preserving memories or enjoying classic films, the HR-S5400U offers a solid performance that continues to be appreciated by users today.
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