JVC HR-S3500U Instructions Manual page 25

Variable-Speed Search/
Reverse Motion Playback
ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED
SEARCH
During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the
right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for
reverse variable-speed search.
OR
During playback, repeatedly press and release SHUTTLE
PLUS I_ or _ to select the search speed.
• To increase the speed in time forward direction, press
and release _ repeatedly to select the various
forward search modes.
• To decrease the speed in the forward direction, press
and release I_.
• To play in reverse sk)w motion, and in reverse play
mode, continue to press 1414 repeatedly after
selecting all the forward slow motion modes.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Skip Search
SKIP OVER UNWANTED
SECTIONS
Press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 4 times during playback. Each
press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion
playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.
NOTES:
e To return to normal playback during a Skip Search,
press PLAY.
e When SKIP .SEARCH is pressed during playback of a
prerecorded tape or a tape with the safety tab
removed, the Skip Menu is displayed _" pag. 3d).
When this menu is displayed, select "SKIP SEARCH"
to select the skip search function.
Index Search
Index codes are placed on the tape at the start of each
recording. You can find and automatically play back from the
start of any recording using the Index Search furlctiolm.
STARTSEARCH
While the tape is stopped, press SHUTTLE PLUS 1_4
or _ (<] orE>).
ACCESS DISTANT CODE
To access a recording 2_ index codes away, press
SHUTTLE PLUS 1414 or _ (<] orE>)repeatedly until
the correct number is displayed on screen (only if
"SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" (_ pg. 28). Playback
begins automatically when the desired recording is
located.
• If necessary press REW or FF when play starts to
search visually to find the very beginning of the
desired program.
NOTE:
An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is
paused and then resumed.
High-Speed Search
ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED
SEARCH
During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the
way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to
the left for reverse high-speed search. By releasing
SHUTTLE still picture playback is selected.
• For forward high-speed search, turn the SHUTTLE
ring all the way to the right and release it within 1
second.
® For reverse high-speed search, turn the SHUTTLE ring
all the way to the left and release it within I second.
OR
During playback or still, press FF for forward high-
speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
NOTE:
For short searches, during playback or still, press and hold FF or
REW for over 2 seconds. When released, normal playback
resurnes.
Manual Tracking
Once playback begins, the VCR's automatic tracking function is
engaged. If tracking noise appears in the picture, you can
override this and make the adjustment manually.
ENGAGE MANUAL
TRACKING MODE
During playback, press the CHA and T buttons on the
VCR's front panel simultaneously to cancel time
automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking
adjust.
ADJUST MANUAL
TRACKING
Press CH A (+) or V (-) on the VCR's front panel or
remote. Press briefly for fine adjust, or press and hold for
coarse adjust. Watch the screen and continue adjusting
until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved.
RE-ENGAGE AUTOMATIC
TRACKING
Press the CHA and v buttons on the VCR's front panel
simultaneously.
e When automatic tracking is re-engaged, Vide()
Calibration is automatically activated.
NOTES:
• To obtain a noiseless still picture it may be necessary to adjust
tracking it) slow playback and then engage Pause.
• Manual tracking is possible during hands-free slow-motion.
During hands-free slow-motion playback, simply press CH A
(+) or v (-) on the VCR's front panel or remote to adjust
tracking.