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Using the Playback Features
Auto Play Feature
This feature allows the VCR to automatically begin playing a tape that is inserted
with the safety tab removed.
1
.
Press
MENU
to see the
MAIN MENU
on the TV
screen.
2
.
Press the
DOWN ARROW
to highlight the “VCR
function setup,” then press
ENTER
.
3
.
Press the
DOWN ARROW
to highlight the “Auto
play.”
4
.
Press the
RIGHT
or
LEFT ARROW
to toggle
Auto
Play: ON
or
OFF.
• Select
ON
to have a tape with the safety tab
removed play automatically.
• Select
OFF
if you do not want the tape to play
automatically.
Tracking
The VCR automatically adjusts the picture every time a tape is inserted and begins
play. During tracking the sound is delayed for a few seconds. Occasionally, you
may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or
camcorder. Use the
TRACK
ING buttons on the remote when playing a tape.
Tracking has no effect during recording.
When streaks or snow appear, press
TRACKING UP
or
DOWN
for the best possible
picture. Press
TRACKING UP
or
DOWN
during stop-action pause to reduce
picture jitter.
Pause for Stop Action
This feature stops the tape in playback or slow motion to allow you to examine the
details of the scene. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP and SLP
speed.
1
.
Press
PAUSE
during playback to stop the action.
2
.
Press
TRACKING UP
or
DOWN
to reduce any
jittering of the picture.
3
.
Press
PAUSE
or
PLAY
to return to playback.
The VCR will automatically switch from stop-action
playback to stop after a few minutes.
Slow Motion
You can view the picture in slow motion during play.
SLOW –
and
+
allow you to
change the speed. Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback. Slow motion
works best in the SP or SLP speed.
1
.
Press
SLOW +
or
–
to increase or decrease the
speed.
2.
Use
TRACKING UP
or
DOWN
to remove any
streaks from the picture.
3
.
Press
PLAY
to return to playback.
The VCR will automatically switch from slow-
motion playback to stop after a few minutes.
Playing a Tape
MAIN MENU
Press ENTER to SELECT
1 Timer recording list
2 Clock set/adjust
3 Antenna/Cable set
4 Channel memory set
5 VCR function setup
6 StarSight setup
TRACKING
MAIN MENU
Press ENTER to SELECT
1 Timer recording list
2 Clock set/adjust
3 Antenna/Cable set
4 Channel memory set
5 VCR function setup
6 StarSight setup
VCR FUNCTION
Press ENTER to CHANGE
1
2
3
4
Tape length T120
Tape dubbing mode
Auto play
Segment repeat
- Last 5 seconds
- From counter zero
OFF
ON
OFF
5s
ON
T160 T180
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