GE VGN550 manual Pause for Stop Action, Slow Motion, Digital Auto Tracking, Manual Tracking

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Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

Pause for Stop Action

This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP and SLP speed.

1. Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action. STILL appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

2. Press TRACKING up or down to reduce any jittering of the picture.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback.

The VCR will automatically switch from stop-action playback to stop after a few minutes.

Slow Motion

You can view the picture in forward slow motion during play or play pause.

SLOW up and down allow you to change the speed. Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback. Slow motion works best in the SP or SLP speed.

1. During playback, press SLOW up or down to start slow- motion playback. SLOW+ appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

2. Press SLOW + to increase the speed or SLOW – to decrease the speed.

3. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture.

4. Press PLAY to return to playback.

The VCR will automatically switch from slow-motion playback to stop after a few minutes.

Digital Auto Tracking

The VCR has digital auto tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the VCRÕs power is turned on.

Manual Tracking

Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder. The TRACKING buttons on the remote or VCR are used when playing a tape. They have no effect during recording.

¥When streaks or snow appear, press TRACKING up or down for the best possible picture.

¥Press TRACKING up or down during stop-action pause to reduce picture ÒjitterÓ.

¥Press both TRACKING buttons at the same time to turn automatic tracking back on.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Important InformationTable of Contents What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?Choosing a Hookup Choose one answer from belowBasic hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced hookup Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxBack of VCR Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Option a hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Option B hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRAttach power cord to back of VCR Insert batteries in remoteTurn on the VCR Turn on the TVSelect the VCR’s output channel Select the language/Escoge una lengua Place channels in the VCR’s memoryUse Tvvcr button Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set the time and date Component Buttons ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Program the VCR for Remote Control Controlling a VCRProgram the Remote for a TV Controlling a TVOperate the TV Program the Remote Operate the Cable Box or Digital Satellite System ReceiverProgram the Remote for an Auxiliary Component Controlling an Auxiliary RCA ComponentOperate the Auxiliary Component Operating Instructions Video Playback ModePlay a Tape Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Head Cleaner Digital Auto Tracking Pause for Stop ActionSlow Motion Manual TrackingPicture Search Fast Forward SearchDisplay Button Time CounterIndex Search Index SearchZero Search Commercial ScanRecording Speeds Using the Recording FeaturesTypes of Recordings Recording PauseBasic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Check or Clear a Timer RecordingSelect Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Channel Operating Instructions One Touch RecordingDisplay on TV Screen Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAPRecording Audio Only To Record Audio OnlyUsing Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTMLocation of Controls Front PanelBack Panel Display PanelSAP Indicator Cassette-In IndicatorHifi Indicator Status IndicatorsTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryTime counter not working Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Will not record or playSpecifications Cleaning the VCRIndex Add or Remove Channels from MemoryIndex Menuprog Button 10,11,12,14,18,19,27-28,30,31,34VCR Main Menu