VCR Tape Playback

Operation

This chapter describes how to operate the VCR and DVD.

Press the VCR button to select the device to be oper- ated.

Basic Instructions

1.Turn on the TV.

2.Direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the unit and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.

3.Insert a pre-recorded video cassette.

The indicator lights and the unit powers on automatically.

4.If a tape without a safety tab is inserted the unit starts playback automatically.

If not, press N (PLAY).

5.Press x (STOP) to stop playback. If the tape reaches the end before you press x (STOP) the unit automatically stops, rewinds and ejects the tape and unit power is off.

6.Fast wind tape:

Press m (REW) or M (FF) during stop.

Note:

It is not necessary to select the tape speed for play- back because it is automatically selected by the unit.

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 v/V (-/+) buttons on the Remote Control 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 backward. 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 m (REW) or M (FF) during playback. Press and hold m (REW) or M (FF) during tape fast winding.

2.To return to playback, press N (PLAY).

Note:

After 3 minutes in SEARCH mode the unit returns to PLAY mode to protect the tape and video heads.

Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback

1.Press X (PAUSE) during playback.

A still picture appears on the TV screen and the audio is muted.

2If the still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by using v/V (-/+) on the Remote Control.

3.Press X (PAUSE) repeatedly to advance the video picture one frame at a time.

4.To return to playback, press N (PLAY).

Note:

After 5 minutes in STILL mode the unit stops to protect the tape and video heads.

Slow Motion

1.While in still mode, press M (FORWARD). The tape is played at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed.

2.Use v/V (-/+) on the Remote Control if necessary to adjust the tracking.

3.To return to the normal speed, press N (PLAY).

Notes:

•During slow motion, audio is muted and horizontal lines (noise bars) may appear on the TV screen. This is normal.

•After 3 minutes in SLOW MOTION mode the unit goes back to PLAY mode to protect the tape and video heads.