56 Automatic Operation Features
Automatic Playback
When you put a tape in the VCR, the power will come on automatically. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback will begin. You can not insert a tape without a record tab if the VCR power is off and a timer recording is set.
Automatic Rewind
When a tape is played, fast forwarded, or recorded to its end, the VCR will rewind the tape to the beginning, then stop. The VCR will not rewind the tape if the end of the tape is reached during a
Memory Rewind, Power Off
When the POWER button is pressed while the VCR is rewinding a tape, REWIND→POWER OFF will appear on the screen. When the tape has fin- ished rewinding, the VCR will stop, then turn itself off.
Tape Eject
A tape can be ejected with the VCR power on or off (but the VCR must be plugged in).
If a timer recording is programmed, the r and
Counter Reset
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To reset the
Automatic Tracking Adjustment
The VCR continually adjusts tracking to give you the best possible picture quality. With some recordings, however, you may get a better picture by adjusting the tracking manually (see below).
Manual Tracking Adjustment
•Press the CHANNEL 8/9 buttons on the front panel or the CH(annel) 8/9 button on the remote control to remove jitter in a still picture.
•The CH(annel) 8/9 buttons adjust tracking during normal tape playback and slow motion playback.
•To return to Automatic Tracking Adjustment during normal tape playback, press the CHANNEL 8/9 buttons on the VCR at the same time.
•The VCR returns to Automatic Tracking Adjustment whenever a tape is inserted.
•If USE CLEANING CASSETTE appears on the screen or if “U:01” appears on the display panel, you may need to adjust the tracking. These messages may appear briefly every seven seconds during tape playback. The messages will appear until you adjust the tracking, reinsert the tape, or clean the video heads. Details are on page 60.
Before | After |
Tracking | Tracking |
Adjustment | Adjustment |