PLAY

REC

PAUSE

PLAY

1

PAUSE

REC

Playback

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

Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 22 ("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 “VIDEO

 

 

CALIBRATION” in step 4 of the Preparation proce-

 

 

dure to either “ON” or “OFF” as desired to give the

 

 

best picture (☞ pg. 32).

 

 

 

● The Video Calibration screen only appears at the

 

 

beginning of automatic tracking. Even though the

 

 

screen doesn't appear after that, the Video calibration

 

 

function is operative.

 

 

 

● To display the Video Calibration screen, “SUPERIM-

 

 

POSE” must be set to "ON" or the Video Calibration

 

 

screen will not appear (☞ pg. 28).

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Recording

Perform steps 1 – 3 on page 23 ("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 Video Calibration is operative, the PAUSE button will not function.

●To display the Video Calibration screen, "SUPERIM- POSE" must be set to "ON" or the Video Calibration screen will not appear (☞ pg. 28).

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 Video Calibration and start recording right away, set "VIDEO CALIBRATION" to "OFF" in step 4 of the Preparation procedure (☞ pg. 32).

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HR-VP655U specifications

The JVC HR-VP655U is a remarkable VHS VCR that showcases the pinnacle of video recording technology available during its time. As part of JVC's extensive lineup of consumer electronics, this model combines functionality with ease of use, catering to both casual viewers and dedicated videophiles.

One of the standout features of the HR-VP655U is its Super VHS capability, which enables higher resolution recording compared to standard VHS formats. Super VHS delivers enhanced picture quality by allowing a wider video bandwidth, resulting in sharper images and greater detail. This feature is particularly beneficial for those looking to archive family videos or enjoy classic films with better clarity.

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