Philips RT960A, RT30A manual Video Cassette Tapes, Normal Playback

Page 12

5.5 Video Cassette Tapes

This VCR will operate with any video cassette which has the VHS mark.

When handling video cassette tapes:

Do not expose video cassettes to extreme heat, high humidity, or strong magnetic fields.

Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism.

Do not touch the tape with your fingers.

Always store an unused cassette in its case.

5.6 Normal Playback

Turn on the power of both the VCR and the MONITOR.

1. Insert a prerecorded video cassette.

The indicator will light and the VCR will power-up automatically.

If a tape without a record protect tab is inserted, the unit will start the playback automatically

LOADING

Loading:

Hold the cassette with the arrow side up (top). Insert the cassette gently into the slot in the direction of the arrow (on the cassette) until the loading mechanism automatically pulls the cassette into the unit. Make certain that the cassette is inserted correctly.

If the cassette is not loaded correctly, the VCR will eject the cassette automatically after approximately 3 seconds.

2. Press the PLAY button.

Press - or + button to choose the desired time mode, 6H, 18H, 30H etc.

The selecting time is displayed in the VCR indicator panel.

If the tape reaches the end before STOP is pressed, the VCR will automatically stop and rewind.

3. Press the STOP button to stop playback.

Note:

PLAY

REC/PB SPEED

STOP/EJECT

UNLOADING Unloading:

If during playback the STILL button is pressed, then after 5 minutes in this mode, the playback will automatically go

SAFETYTAB

Press the STOP/EJECT button twice. The cassette will be ejected automatically. After the cassette is visible in the tape slot, pull it out to remove it.

Unloading the cassette is possible only when the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.

The cassette can be ejected when the STOP/EJECT button is pressed, even if the VCR’s power is OFF.

Video cassette safety tab:

To prevent accidental erasure of recorded material, remove the safety tab from the lower left corner of the cassette. Recording is impossible when the safety tab is removed.

into standby mode to protect the tape and video heads.

Tracking Control:

If noise appears on the screen during playback, press either ↓ or → buttons 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.

V-Lock Control:

If a picture is vibrating vertically during still mode, 18, 30 or playback, press V-LOCK buttons until the vertical jitter on the screen is reduced.

Notes:

A picture may have a slight vertical vibration, but this is normal.

A distortion may appear on the top of the screen, but this is normal.

If the recording speed and playback speed are different, the sound may not be play back normally.

1-10

Image 12
Contents Philips RT30A & RT960A High Density Video Cassette Recorder Philips Communication Security & ImagingPage Important Safeguards CleaningVentilation DisposalContents Service UnpackingDescription Safety ControlsControls and Functions Display Window RT30A & RT960A Rear Installation Using the 12-pin Terminals , ItemVideo Connection , Item Audio Connection , ItemVCR Setup VCR Connection to Single Camera Audio & VideoVCR Connection to Switcher Video Cassette Tapes Normal PlaybackDuring Playback Mode During Still ModeHow to use the Jog Ring Counter Memory FunctionNormal Recording Setting the ON-SCREEN Display LanguageOther Menus Clock SET UP Menu Record Mode SET UP MenuRecord Mode SET UP menu will appear Timer Record SET UP Menu Review Mode MenuMake Sure YOU have Inserted a Tape Into the VCR System SET UP Menu MonitorSearch SET UP Menu SELF-DIAGNOSIS Display Description ActionDisplay Check Point Troubleshooting Symptom Check Point & CorrectionMaintenance Guide Table Description1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 Specifications Electrical MechanicalEnvironmental Electromagnetic CompatibilityRecording Times PAL models -/50 Recording Times Ntsc models -/60RT30A RT960A 180 240