VCR Tape Playback

Operations - VCR

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.Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or if a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.

3.Insert a pre-recorded video cassette.

The indicator lights and the DVD+VCR powers on automatically.

4.If the (TIMER) indicator in the display window is lit, press POWER (1) once.

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

If not, press PLAY (N).

6.Press STOP (x) to stop playback. If the tape reaches the end before you press STOP (x) the DVD+VCR automatically stops, rewinds and ejects the tape.

Note:

It is not necessary to select the tape speed for play- back because it is automatically selected by the DVD+VCR. Also, during playback the TV/VCR selec- tor 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 DVD+VCR 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.

2If 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 DVD+VCR stops to protect the tape and video heads.