Porter-Cable DVDR630VR manual VCR Mode Tape Playback Preparation, Normal Playback VHS

Page 42

VCR Mode Tape Playback

Preparation

Before using the remote control, press the VCR but- ton to select the device to be operated.

Turn the TV on and select the video input source con- nected to the Recorder.

Audio system: Turn the audio system on and select the input source connected to the Recorder.

Normal Playback VHS

1

Insert a prerecorded video cassette.

The

indicator will light and the Recorder will power-

up automatically.

Make sure that the TIMER indicator in the display window is not lighted. If it is, press STANDBY-ONonce. If a tape without a safety tab is inserted, the Recorder will start playback automatically.

2PLAY icon appears on the TV screen.Press PLAY (N) once.

It is not necessary to select the tape speed for play- back. It will be automatically selected by the Recorder.

3STOP icon appears on the TV screen.

If the tape reaches the end before STOP (x) is pressed,

the Recorder will automatically stop, rewind and eject the tape, and turn itself off.Press STOP (x) to stop playback.

Tracking Control VHS

Auto Tracking

The automatic tracking function adjusts the picture to remove snow or streaks.

The AUTO TRACKING function works in the following cases:

A tape is played back for the first time.

Tape speed (SP, LP) changes.

Streaks or snow appear because of scratches on the tape.

Manual Tracking

If noise appears on the screen during playback, press either v/V on the remote control or

CHANNEL (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 Effect Playback VHS

Special effects playback notes

Horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the TV screen. This is normal.

The audio is automatically muted during special effect modes, so there is no sound during search.

During the high-speed picture search modes, a short time is needed to stabilize tape speed when re-entering the PLAY mode. Slight interference may be observed during this time.

Search

This function lets you visually search forward and back- ward for a desired scene on your tape.

1Press REW (m) or FWD (M) during playback. The Recorder will be activated in the SEARCH mode.

If the Recorder is left in the SEARCH mode for more than 3 minutes, the Recorder will automatically enter the PLAY mode, to protect the tape and video heads.

2To return to 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 v/V on the remote control.

If the Recorder is left in the STILL mode for more than 5 minutes, the Recorder will automatically enter the 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 playback, press PLAY (N).

Slow Motion

1While in still mode, press FWD (M).

The tape will be played back at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed.

During slow playback, use v/V on the Remote Control to minimize noise bands.

If slow motion mode continues for more than 3 minutes, the Recorder will automatically change to normal play mode.

2To return to 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 real-time counter on the TV screen.

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.

The tape automatically stops when the tape counter returns to about “0:00:00”.

42

Image 42
Contents Video Cassette Recorder Safety Precautions Important Note for Users in the UK How to connect a plugImportant Note HuomTable of Contents About the symbols for instructions Playable Discs OverviewRecordable Discs Regional code of the DVD Recorder and DVDsAbout Symbols Disc-related termsTypes of video CDs About DVD+R and DVD+RW disc DVD+RW mode recordingDVD+R mode recording How are DVD+R and DVD+RW discs different?Disc types and recording formats, modes, and settings Disc type Disc format Recording mode FunctionsAbout DVD recording Remote Control Operation Range Reset the RecorderPrecautions Front Panel Function Display Window Disc type indicatorsIndicates when a Nicam broadcast is being received Hi-FiV / V left/right/up/down Remote Control OverviewNumerical buttons REW / FWD m/MRear Panel Important Note About Ferrite CoreConnecting to the Aerial ConnectionsConnections to Your TV Aerial/Cable TV Wall Jack Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiverConnections Connecting an external decoder box Aerial/Decoder Cable TVConnections Connecting to an Amplifier Digital Multi-channel soundAmplifier Receiver Connections Connecting a Digital Camcorder OteFront Front of Recorder Before Operation Initial Settings General OperationAuto Programming Before Operation Program EditProgram Edit Station Rename Setting the Decoder On/OffSetting the Nicam Auto/Off Sort TV channels manuallyTV Aspect Auto Clock SetManual Clock Set VCR Play AspectAV2 Connection Factory SettingVCR Play System Progressive ScanDRC Dynamic Range Control Dolby DigitalSampling Frequency VocalMovie Rating Set PasswordBefore Operation Lock Parental Control If you forget your 4-digit codeDisc Record Mode VCR Record ModeVCR Record System DV Record AudioAuto Chapter Disc Label Remote control buttons for entering a nameDisc Finalize Finalize menu appearsSet Playback Control PBC to On or Off Disc ProtectAuto Play Auto Play function may not work for some DVDsChanging TV Channels General Explanation On-Screen DisplayDisplaying Information on-screen Changing TV Audio ChannelMenu Options Selection MethodSelection Method Progress bar and elapsed playing time Recording mode, etcShows playing speed ModeGeneral Features Operation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD or Video CDRepeat Chapter Operation with DVD and Video CD General FeaturesSlow Motion Time SearchTitle Menu DVD Checking the Contents of DVD Video Discs MenusZoom Disc Menu DVDOperation with DVD and Video CD Music-Audio CD menu options CD Audio CD and MP3 Operation Playing an Audio CD or MP3Music menu options Music-CD menu options MP3Audio CD and MP3 Operation Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3 Program List menu options CD MP3Skip Images Viewing a Jpeg File JpegJpeg File Operation Rotate ImagesSpecial Effect Playback VHS VCR Mode Tape Playback PreparationNormal Playback VHS Tracking Control VHSBasic Recording Instant Timer Recording Basic Recording from a TVBasic Recording Copying from DVD to VCRCopying from VCR to DVD Timer Recording Canceling a Timer Recording Timer Recording with Video Plus+ SystemChecking Timer Recording Details Stopping a Timer Recording in ProgressPress Input repeatedly to select the DV input Press Stop x to stop recording OteCheck that the DV audio input is as you require Want to the recording to start fromRecording from an External Input What is DV? TroubleshootingDV-Related Messages Using the Title List menu +RW Using the Chapter List menu +RWTitle List and Chapter List Menu Full Play Starts playback Selected title including the hid Using the Title List menu +RUsing the Chapter List menu +R Menu of the title. refer to right On thisDeleting a Title +RW +R Adding Chapter Markers +RWChanging Title Thumbnails Full Play ChapterTitle and Chapter Editing Naming a Title +RW +RCombining Two Chapters Into One Options appears on the left side of the screen Play Full Play Chapter DeleteEdit Dubbing Select ‘Protect’ option on the optionsDivide One Title Into Two +RW Play Full Play Chapter Delete Protect Title NameClean-up Recording +RW Additional InformationOverwrite Recording +RW Language Code List Code LanguageCountry Code List Code CountryTroubleshooting Symptom Cause SolutionMoisture Condensation Specifications Philips Iberia, S.A Philips CE,The Philips CentreNo 3834RV0020Q SGP/SL/041705/1