Playback (VCR)
Cassette tape playback
To play a
Playback
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and select the corresponding video input.
• Press VCR DVD selector to select the VCR mode. (The VCR mode indicator will light).
1 Load a
(When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically).
2 To start playback Press PLAY.
Playback will start. “ ▶ ” will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds.
To stop playback
Press STOP once.
The tape will stop but remain fully loaded and ready to play.
“■” will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds.
Notes:
• This VCR selects the playback tape speed SP, LP or SLP automatically.
• The cassette tape and DVD disc can be played back simultaneously. If you press VCR DVD selector, the tape playback and DVD playback alternate with each other on the screen (via CH3, 4 or video connection).
Rewind or forward the tape
Stop the playback via STOP on remote control. To rewind the tape: Press REV.
To forward the tape: Press FWD.
To discontinue the
■Forward/Reverse picture search mode When the tape is being winded, you can switch search mode (see below). To do this, press REV
and hold it down. The unit will resume the tape advance or rewinding as soon as the button is released. to pictureor FWD
Special playback
Picture search
Reverse picture search function
Press REV once or twice during playback.
Forward picture search function
Press FWD once or twice during playback.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
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SPEED SEARCH TIMES
TAPE SPEED | PICTURE SEARCH SPEED | ||
PRESS ONCE | PRESS TWICE | ||
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SP (Standard Play) | 3 X | 5 X | |
LP (Long Play) | 7 X | 9 X | |
SLP (Super Long Play) | 9 X | 15 X | |
Still picture
Press PAUSE/STEP during playback.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY or PAUSE/STEP.
Slow motion
During playback, press SLOW.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Slow tracking and vertical lock adjustment
If noise bars appear in the picture during slow motion, press SET +/– to reduce the noise bars.
If the still picture jitters excessively, press SET +/– to stabilize the still picture.
Frame by frame picture
Press PAUSE/STEP during playback.
Press SLOW repeatedly. The picture advances frame by frame.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY or PAUSE/STEP.
CM skip
Press CM SKIP during playback. The DVD/VCR will search forward through approximately 30 seconds of the tape (e.g. unwanted commercial time) for each press of CM SKIP (maximum six presses) and then resume normal playback.
For example : 1 press: 30 seconds of tape 2 press: 60 seconds of tape 3 press: 90 seconds of tape
Adjusting tracking condition
Automatic tracking adjustment
Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, the automatic tracking feature continuously analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality during playback.
Manual tracking adjustment
If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during playback, press SET +/– to eliminate the noise. “MANUAL TR.” will appear on the screen. Press it once for a fine adjustment, or press and hold for a coarse adjustment.
Press ATR to reactivate automatic tracking again. “AUTO TR.” will appear on the screen.
Notes:
• The audio output is muted during PICTURE SEARCH, STILL PICTURE, SLOW MOTION and FRAME BY FRAME PICTURE.
• During picture search mode, there will be noise bars. This is not a defect.
• Playback will commence after approx. 5 minutes to protect the video tape against excessive wear during pause mode.
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