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VCR T
VCR T
ape Playback
ape Playback
Press
VCR
button to select the device to be operated.
Basic Instructions
1. Insert a pre-recorded video cassette.
The
indicator lights and the VCR/DVD
Recorder powers on automatically.
2. If the
(TIMER) indicator in the display window
is lit press POWER once.
3. If a tape without a safety tab is inserted the unit
starts playback automatically.
If not, press PLAY
(
N
)
.
4. Press STOP
(
x
)
to stop playback. STOP appears
on the TV screen. If the tape reaches the end
before you press STOP
(
x
)
the VCR/DVD
Recorder automatically stops, rewinds and ejects
the tape.
Note:
It is not necessary to select the tape speed for playback
because it is automatically selected by the VCR/DVD
Recorder. Also, during playback the TV/VCR selector
switches to VCR mode automatically.
Auto Tracking
Automatic tracking adjusts the picture to remove
snow or streaks and beings when:
•
A tape is played for the first time.
•
The tape speed (SP, LP, SLP) changes.
•
Streaks or snow appear due to scratches on the
tape.
Manual Tracking
To manually adjust the tracking use the
CH/TRK (
v
/
V
) buttons on the remote control or
CH (
v
/
V
) on the front panel during playback.
Notes:
•
Vertical jitter requires a very fine adjustment.
•
Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape
is ejected or the power cord is unplugged for more than
3 seconds.
Search
This function lets you visually search for a tape sec-
tion in either direction: forward and reverse. During
the high-speed picture search modes, the audio is
muted and horizontal lines (noise bars) appear. Also,
a short time is needed to stabilize the tape speed
when re-entering the PLAY mode so slight interfer-
ence may be observed during this time.
To search:
1. Press BACKWARD (
m
) or FORWARD (
M
)
during playback.
2. To return to playback, press PLAY
(
N
)
.
Note:
After 3 minutes in SEARCH mode the VCR/DVD Recorder
returns to PLAY mode to protect the tape and video heads.
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback
1. Press PAUSE/STEP (
X
) during playback.
A still picture appears on the TV screen and the
audio is muted.
2
If the still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by
using CH/TRK (
v
/
V
) on the Remote Control.
3. Press PAUSE/STEP (
X
) repeatedly to advance
the video picture one frame at a time.
4. To return to playback, press PLAY (
N
).
Note:
After 5 minutes in STILL mode the VCR/DVD Recorder
stops to protect the tape and video heads.
Slow Motion
During slow motion, audio is muted and horizontal
lines (noise bars) may appear on the TV screen. This
is normal.
1
While in still mode, press FORWARD (
M
). The
tape is played at a speed 1/19 times slower than
the normal speed.
2. Use CH/TRK (
v
/
V
) on the Remote Control if
necessary to adjust the tracking.
3. To return to the normal speed, press PLAY (
N
).
Note:
After 3 minutes in SLOW MOTION mode the VCR/DVD
Recorder goes back to PLAY mode to protect the tape and
video heads.
Playback
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