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Make connections

Connect an audio/video cable between the VCR’s audio/video input connectors and the other

2component’s audio/video output connectors.

Prepare tapes

Load the source tape on the other VCR, and the

3tape to be edited on this VCR.

Select input mode

Select “F-1” — when connecting the other component to the audio/video input connectors on the front panel.

Select “L-1” — when connecting the other component to the audio/video input connectors on the rear panel.

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞.

On the Remote:

4Press the Number key “0 (AUX)” or CH +/–.

Select video input terminal

Follow the procedure described on pages 56 and 60.

When using S VIDEO terminal, set “FRONT AUX INPUT” (or “REAR AUX INPUT” if you use the connectors on the rear) to “S-VIDEO”.

When using VIDEO terminal, set “FRONT AUX

5INPUT” (or “REAR AUX INPUT”) to “VIDEO”.

Select edit mode

Set the edit mode to “ON” for the VCRs if such a mode is equipped.

On this VCR, set “PICTURE CONTROL” to

“EDIT” by following the procedure described

6on pages 56 and 57.

1Locate end point

2Press PLAY ( 3 ) to start playback.

Press PAUSE ( 8 ) when you find the end of

3the scene for which you want to edit. Press C. RESET so that the counter reading becomes “0:00:00”.

NOTE:

You can also use FF ( ), the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring on the front panel, and the JOG/SHUTTLE ring on the Remote to locate the end point (See “Special Effect Playback”:  pg. 34) .

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7Locate start point

Use REW ( ), the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring on the front panel, or JOG/SHUTTLE ring on the Remote to reverse the tape. (See “Special Effect Playback”:  pg. 34.)

When you find the beginning of the scene you

8want to edit, press PAUSE ( 8 ).

Activate editing mode

For Inset Editing:

Press INSERT on the front panel.

For AV Dubbing:

Press INSERT, then press A. DUB on the front panel.

Make sure that the recording format (VHS, S- VHS or S-VHS ET) on the VCR is the same as that of the original recording on the tape.

During Insert Editing pause mode ( , and light up on the front display panel.)

During AV Dubbing pause mode ( and

blink, and lights up on the front display

9panel.)

Start editing

Press PLAY ( 3 ) on this VCR, and start playback on the other component at the same time.

During Insert Editing mode ( and light up on the front display panel.)

During AV Dubbing mode ( and blink on the front display panel.)

When the counter reading becomes “0:00:00”, editing automatically stops, and the VCR starts normal playback.

To stop editing any time during recording

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

NOTES:

Be sure to select “AUTO” for “PICTURE CONTROL” (or

“NORM” when “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “OFF”) after you finish editing the tapes ( pg. 56 and 57).

Editing cannot be performed on a tape with its record safety tab removed.

The recording speed (SP/EP) is determined by the previous recording to be replaced. If the recording speed changes on the tape to be edited while editing the tape, the inserted picture will be distorted where the recording speed changes.

When you edit a tape, a small portion of the recording preceding to the editing start point will be erased from the edited tape.

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JVC HR-S9900U manual Prepare tapes, 1Locate end point, Locate start point, Activate editing mode, Start editing

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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