Playing/searching at various speeds, To lock the VCR

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

•Reset the counter (page 33).

•Display tape information on the TV screen (page 36).

•Check the timer settings (page 50).

•Watch another TV program (page 37).

Tips

•To set the channel, you can also use the CH+/– or number buttons.

•To show the PROG./VERIF. menu, you can also use the MENU button. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight PROG./VERIF. and press OK.

•To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/EP button.

•When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set VEL. AUTO. CINTA to NO in the OPCIONES menu (page 62).

•To check, change or cancel the program setting, see “Checking/changing/canceling timer settings” (page 50).

•If you want to return to the previous menu and continue with other operations after setting the timer, press m to highlight VOLVER, then press OK.

The display returns to the MENU screen.

If you are finished using the VCR, turn off the power before timer recording starts.

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Additional Operations

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		0
		x2
		y SLOW
		M FF
	H PLAY
m REW		M FF
		m REW
TRACKING +/–
Playback options	Operation
View the picture during fast-	During fast-forward, hold down M FF. During rewind, hold down
forward or rewind	m REW.
Play at high speed	• During playback, briefly press M FF or m REW on the remote
	commander. The tape continues to play at high speed.
	• During playback, hold down M FF or m REW. When you
	release the button, normal playback resumes.
Play at twice the normal speed	During playback, press ×2.
Play in slow motion	During playback or pause, press y SLOW.
Play frame by frame	During pause, press M FF or m REW on the remote commander.
	Hold down the button to play one frame each second.
Rewind and start play	While the tape is stopped, hold down m REW on the VCR and press
	H PLAY on the VCR.

To resume normal playback

Press H PLAY.

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Locking the VCR (Child Lock)

	After you have set the timer, you can lock all	?/1 POWER
	of the buttons on the VCR so that the settings	?/1 POWER
	of the buttons on the VCR so that the settings
	are not canceled by mistake.

x STOP

To lock the VCR

When the VCR is turned on, hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR until the - indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the -indicator remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recordings.

To unlock the VCR

Hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR until the -indicator disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked and turns on.

To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press x STOP. The recording stops and the VCR is unlocked.

Note

•The VCR will be unlocked when:

–You stop timer recording by pressing x STOP.

–You insert a tape.

–The AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops.

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Tip

•Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if:

–Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.

–The picture shakes during pause.

To set tracking to the center position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.

Notes

•The sound is muted during these operations.

•Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.

•The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.

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