VCR Mode Tape Playback
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Preparation
Before using the remote control, press the
VCR
button to select the device to be operated.
Turn the TV on and select the video input source
connected to the VCR/DVD Recorder.
Audio system: Turn the audio system on and select
the input source connected to the VCR/DVD
Recorder.
Normal Playback
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Insert a prerecorded video cassette.
The
indicator will light and the VCR/DVD Recorder
will power-up automatically.
Make sure that the
indicator in the display
window is not lighted. If it is, press
POWER
once.
If a tape without a safety tab is inserted, the VCR/DVD
Recorder will start playback automatically.
2
2
Press PLAY (
N
) once.
PLAY icon appears on the TV screen.
It is not necessary to select the tape speed for play-
back. It will be automatically selected by the VCR/DVD
Recorder.
In playback, the
TV/VCR
selector switches to VCR
mode automatically.
3
3
Press STOP (
x
) to stop playback.
STOP icon appears on the TV screen.
If the tape reaches the end before STOP (
x
) is pressed,
the VCR/DVD Recorder will automatically stop, rewind
and eject the tape, and turn itself off.
Tracking Control
Auto Tracking
The automatic tracking function adjusts the picture to
remove snow or streaks.
The AUTO TRACKING function works in the following
cases:
A tape is played back for the first time.
Tape speed (SP, LP, SLP) changes.
Streaks or snow appear because of scratches on the tape.
Manual Tracking
If noise appears on the screen during playback, press
either CH/TRK (
v
/
V
) on the remote control or
CH (
v
/
V
) on the front panel until the noise on the
screen is reduced.
In case of vertical jitter, adjust these controls very carefully.
Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is
ejected or the power cord is unplugged for more than 3 sec-
onds.
Special Effect Playback
Special effects playback notes
Horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the TV screen.
This is normal.
The audio is automatically muted during special effect modes,
so there is no sound during search.
During the high-speed picture search modes, a short time is
needed to stabilize tape speed when re-entering the PLAY
mode. Slight interference may be observed during this time.
Search
This function lets you visually search forward and back-
ward for a desired scene on your tape.
1
Press BACKWARD (
m
) or FORWARD (
M
)
during playback.
The VCR/DVD Recorder will be activated in the
SEARCH mode.
If the VCR/DVD Recorder is left in the SEARCH mode for
more than 3 minutes, the VCR/DVD Recorder will auto-
matically enter the PLAY mode, to protect the tape and
video heads.
2
To return to playback, press PLAY (
N
).
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback
1
Press PAUSE/STEP (
X
) during playback.
A still picture appears on the TV screen.
If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by using
CH/TRK (
v
/
V
) on the remote control.
If the VCR/DVD Recorder is left in the STILL mode for
more than 5 minutes, the VCR/DVD Recorder will auto-
matically enter the STOP mode to protect the tape and
video heads.
2
Press PAUSE/STEP (
X
) repeatedly to advance the
video picture one frame at a time while viewing a still
picture.
3
To return to playback, press PLAY (
N
).
Slow Motion
1
While in still mode, press FORWARD (
M
).
The tape will be played back at a speed 1/19 times
slower than the normal speed.
During slow playback, use CH/TRK (
v
/
V
) on the Remote
Control to minimize noise bands.
If slow motion mode continues for more than 3 minutes,
the VCR/DVD Recorder will automatically change to nor-
mal play mode.
2
To return to playback, press PLAY (
N
).
Counter Memory Function
This is useful if there is a section of tape you want to
view immediately after recording or if you want to return
to the same point several times.
1
Begin recording or playing a tape.
2
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to display the real-time
counter on the TV screen.
3
At the point you want to locate later, reset the real-
time counter to 0:00:00 by pressing CLEAR.
Continue to play or record.
4
Press STOP when recording or playback finishes.
5
Press RETURN (
O
).
The tape automatically stops when the tape counter
returns to about “0:00:00”.
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