Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

Pause for Stop Action

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

1. Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action.

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

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR to return to playback.

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

Frame Advance (F. ADV Button)

Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.

1. Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action.

2. Press F. ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR to resume normal playback.

POWER

PAUSE

TV•VCR

GO

BACK

 

 

 

 

 

INFO

PLAY

 

 

 

 

 

Automatic Tracking

The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when you are playing back a tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on when 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. Tracking is used when playing a tape, and it has no effect during recording.

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

¥During pause, press TRACKING up or down on the remote to reduce any jittering of the picture.

¥When the sound is noisy, press TRACKING up or down on the remote for the best possible sound.

 

REV

 

1

SLOW

 

 

STOP

 

2

43

5

76

8

9

0

INPUT

MENU

 

SPEED

CLEAR

F.

 

ADV

 

TRACKING

 

RECORD

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GE VG4256 manual Pause for Stop Action, Frame Advance F. ADV Button, Automatic Tracking, Manual Tracking