VCR Playback
Before You Begin
Press the VCR button to set the remote control to operate the VCR deck.
Turn the TV on and select the video input source con- nected to the DVD Recorder+VCR.
Audio system: Turn the audio system on and select the input source connected to the DVD Recorder+VCR.
Playing a VHS Tape VHS
Preparation:
Turn on the TV.
Tune the TV to the DVD Recorder+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or select the video input connected to the DVD Recorder+VCR.
1 | Insert a prerecorded video cassette. | |
The | indicator will light and the DVD Recorder+VCR | |
will power up automatically.
Make sure the TIMER indicator on the front panel dis- play is not lit. If it is, press POWER once.
If a tape without a safety tab is inserted, the DVD Recorder+VCR will start playback automatically.
2PLAY icon appears on the TV screen.Press PLAY (N).
It is not necessary to select the tape speed for play- back. It will be automatically selected by the DVD Recorder+VCR.
During playback, the TV/VCR selector switches to VCR mode automatically.
3STOP icon appears on the TV screen.Press STOP (x) to stop playback.
If the tape reaches the end before STOP (x) is pressed, the DVD Recorder+VCR will automatically stop, rewind, eject the tape, and turn itself off.
Tracking Control VHS
Auto Tracking
The automatic tracking function adjusts the picture to remove snow or streaks. It works in the following cases:
When a tape is played for the first time. When the tape speed (SP, LP, SLP) changes.
When streaks or snow appear because of scratches on the tape.
Manual Tracking
If noise appears on the screen during playback, press either TRACK
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 Playback Features VHS
Notes on special playback features
Horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the TV screen. This is normal.
The audio is automatically muted during special playback modes, so there is no sound during search, slow motion, etc. During
Search
This function lets you visually search forward and back- ward for a desired scene on your tape.
1Press REW (m) or FF (M) during playback. Search mode will be activated.
If the DVD Recorder+VCR is left in Search mode for more than 3 minutes, the DVD Recorder+VCR will automatically enter Play mode to protect the tape and video heads.
2To return to normal playback, press PLAY (N).
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback
1Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. A still picture appears on the TV screen.
If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by using TRACK
If the DVD Recorder+VCR is left in Still mode for more than 5 minutes, the DVD Recorder+VCR will automatically enter Stop mode to protect the tape and video heads.
2Press PAUSE/STEP (X) repeatedly to advance the video picture one frame at a time while viewing a still picture.
3To return to normal playback, press PLAY (N).
Slow Motion
1While in Still mode, press FF (M).
The tape will be played back at a speed 1/19 times slower than normal speed.
During Slow Motion playback, use TRACK
If Slow Motion mode continues for more than 3 minutes, the DVD Recorder+VCR will automatically change to nor- mal Play mode.
2To return to normal 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.
1Begin recording or playing a tape.
2Press DISPLAY repeatedly to display the
3At the point you want to locate later, reset the real- time counter to 0:00:00 by pressing CLEAR. Continue to play or record.
4Press STOP when recording or playback finishes.
5Press RETURN (O).
The tape automatically stops when the tape counter returns to about “0:00:00”.
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