BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

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Basic

 

 

This VCR can check the tape condition during playback

 

 

(and recording), and realizes the best possible pictures.

 

 

When you play back a tape recorded on this VCR, you

Playback

 

1can use the Video Navigation function ( pg. 46).

 

Load a cassette

 

 

 

Make sure the window side is up, the rear label

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR

side is facing you and the arrow on the front of

channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.

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the cassette is pointing towards the VCR.

 

 

Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

POWER

 

The VCR turns on automatically.

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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, 57)

 

 

 

If the cassette’s record safety tab has been

 

 

 

2removed, playback begins automatically.

STOP/EJECT

 

TIME SCAN

Start playback

 

SHUTTLE ring

Press PLAY ( 3 ).

( 7 / 0 )

 

 

 

 

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POWER

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Tape speed (SP or EP) is automatically detected.

The S-VHS indicator lights up when you play back a tape recorded in S-VHS mode or in S- VHS ET mode ( pg. 31).

If “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “ON” (default setting:  pg. 57), “VIDEO CALIBRATION” appears on the screen, and this VCR checks the tape condition during automatic tracking.

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To stop playback

 

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

on the front panel.

REW ( 1 )

FF ( ¡ )

STOP ( 7 )

To rewind the tape (when it is not running)

Press REW ( 1 ) (or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring on the front panel to the left).

To fast-forward (when it is not running)

Press FF ( ¡ ) (or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring on the front panel to the right).

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.

To turn off the VCR

Press POWER.

NOTE:

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.

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JVC HR-S9900U manual Basic, Playback, Load a cassette, Start playback

HR-S9900U specifications

The JVC HR-S9900U is a high-end VCR that exemplifies advanced technology and design, catering to avid collectors and home theater enthusiasts alike. Introduced in the late 1990s, this model stands out for its impressive array of features, making it a sought-after device for those who appreciate high-quality video playback and recording.

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