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PAUSE ( 8 )

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

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Slow Motion Playback (Pro-Slow*)

On the front panel:

During normal playback or still picture playback: Turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring slowly to the right (forward slow motion) or to the left (reverse slow motion) so that slow motion playback starts. When you release the ring, it remains at the position where you turn it, and slow motion playback (or picture search) continues. Each time it passes a click position, the playback speed changes (see the diagram on page 37.)

Holding PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback. If you press PAUSE ( 8 ) again, still picture resumes.

On the Remote:

During normal playback:

Press 4 to decrease the playback speed.

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PAUSE ( 8 )

Each time you press the button, the speed decreases (toward reverse slow motion playback, then reverse picture search).

Holding PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback. If you press PAUSE ( 8 ) again, still picture resumes.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).

During still picture playback:

Press and hold ¢ to start forward (or 4 to start reverse) slow motion playback. When you release the button, slow motion playback stops and a still picture appears.

Holding PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback. If you press PAUSE ( 8 ) again, still picture resumes.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).

NOTES:

*Pro-Slow enables smooth slow motion playback delivering an uninterrupted moving picture without distortion. Pro-Slow cannot be activated by pressing PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2

seconds.

Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback. During slow motion playback, simply press CH 5 and on the front panel or CH + or on the Remote to adjust tracking.

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JVC HR-S9900U 36 EN, Viewing slow motion picture, Slow Motion Playback Pro-Slow, On the Remote During normal playback

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