VCR Playback / VCR Functions
VCR Playback
| When a cassette is inserted, the VCR switches on automatically. | |
| When a cassette without an erasure prevention tab is inserted, the VCR will automatically start playback. | |
| The cassette will automatically rewind when the tape end is reached. | |
VCR display | The CVC System (Crystal View Control) ensures optimum picture quality. | |
Normal Playback | ||
| Press this button to start Playback. | |
| Stop Playback | |
| Press this button to stop winding a tape or to stop recording. | |
Still Playback
Resume normal playback by pressing this button again or Playback 9. Slow Playback
Keep this button pressed down for more than 2 seconds during playback. Resume normal playback by pressing Playback 9.Press this button during playback.
Note: For search functions, see page 5.
Erasure prevention of a cassette
To prevent the accidental erasure of a cassette, remove the erasure prevention tab. If you want to record again on a cassette with erasure prevention, and this symbol !is flashing on the VCR display, then cover the hole with adhesive tape.
NTSC Function
This function allows to playback tapes, which were recorded in NTSC, on a PAL TV. On some TV the pictures may be distorted during NTSC playback. Try to adjust your TV. For this purpose, please also read the operating instructions for your TV.
To playback tapes on NTSC 4.43 TV with
Dubbing or recording of NTSC tapes in NTSC4.43 Format is possible only with
Repeat Playback Function
Press Playback 9for more than 5 seconds when the VCR is on stop mode (the letter R will appear on the OSD).
The VCR will keep replaying the cassette until the end of the recorded part. Press Stop <to exit this function.
Child lock Function
To deactivate the buttons on the unit and the remote control, press the ENTER and EXIT buttons at the same time until this display appears. This display will also appear if attempts are made to operate the unit when this function is activated, to inform that the unit cannot be operated. To cancel the Child Lock Function, press the same buttons until the display disappears.
If the power supply of the unit is disconnected, the Child Lock Function is cancelled after about 60 minutes.
Playback Off Timer Function (to stop Playback automatically)
To stop the playback after a preset time, press Playback 9on the VCR for more than 3 seconds during playback.
You can extend the playback time from 30, 60, 120, 180 to 240 minutes by pressing the button repeatedly .
To stop in advance press Stop <. The selected length of playback time will appear on the VCR display.
Intro-Jet Scan Function
You can playback the beginning of each recording with the
To cancel the search function, press the Stop <.
Note: For more explanation of the SEARCH button, see Programme List.
Programme List | Panasonic VCR | |||
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1. | ***01 | 27/10 | 17:44 | |
2. | ***01 | 28/10 | 15:00 | |
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Programme List
The List of the Timer recordings are stored if the recordings are longer than 15 minutes (EP mode 25 minutes)
Press SEARCH to display the [Programme List].
Select the programme .
By pressing the SEARCH button again, the VCR will wind the tape to the selected programme and start to playback.
If you select another programme, press SEARCH again, the playback will stop and the [Programme List] will appear.
Press EXIT to quit the menu.and the cassette was not removed.
Note: If you have removed the cassette, or the power supply was interrupted, the
To quickly find the beginning of a programme, press forward INDEX , or press backward INDEX .
This function only works on playback mode or in stop mode. Depending on how many times you press these INDEX buttons (up to a maximum of 20 times), the VCR will search through the tape to find the start of the programme,
and will automatically start playback (for each programme which is longer than 5 minutes).
For example, if you press the INDEX button three times, the VCR will search for the third programme. To cancel the Index Search System, press Stop < .