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Operation with tape
OPERATION
Normal Playback
Preparation:
Turn on the TV.
Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or
set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.
If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the
DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.
Set the Output Source to VCR as shown in “Setting the
Output Source” on page 6.
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Insert a prerecorded video cassette.
The indicator will light and the DVD+VCR will
power-up automatically.
Make sure that the indicator in the display
window is not lighted. If it is, press POWERonce.
If a tape without a safety tab is inserted, the unit will
start playback automatically.
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Press PLAY( N ) once.
PLAYappears on the TV screen .
It is not necessary to select the tape speed for play-
back. It will be automatically selected by the DVD+VCR.
During playback, the TV/VCRselector switches to VCR
mode automatically.
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Press STOP( xx) to stop playback.
STOPappears on the TV screen.
If the tape reaches the end before STOP(x) is
pressed, the DVD+VCR will automatically stop, rewind,
eject, and will turn itself off (Only when no disc).

Tracking Control

Auto Tracking
The automatic tracking function adjusts the picture to
remove snow or streaks.
The AUTO TRACKING function works in the following
cases:
Atape is played back for the first time.
Tape speed (SP, LP, SLP) changes.
Streaks or snow appear because of scratches on the tape.
Manual Tracking
If noise appears on the screen during playback, press
either
TRK(+/-)
on the remote control or
CH (VV//vv) on the front panel until the noise on the
screen is reduced.
In case of vertical tremble, adjust these controls very carefully.
Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is
ejected or the power cord is unplugged for more than 3 sec-
onds.
Special Effect Playbacks
Special effects playback notes
Horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the TV screen. This
is normal.
The audio is automatically muted during special effect modes,
so there is no sound during search.
During the high-speed picture search modes, a short period is
needed to stabilize tape speed when re-entering the PLAY
mode. Slight interference may be observed during this period.
Search
This function lets you search for a desired tape section
in either direction: forward or reverse quickly and visual-
ly.
1Press BACKWARD (.) or FORWARD (>)
during playback.
The DVD+VCR will be activated in the SEARCH
mode.
If the DVD+VCR is left in the SEARCH mode for more
than 3 minutes, the DVD+VCR will automatically enter the
PLAYmode, to protect the tape and video heads.
2To return to playback, press PLAY ( N ).

Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback

1Press PAUSE/STEP(X) during playback.
Still picture will appear on the TV screen.
If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by pressing
TRK(+/-)on the remote control.
If the DVD+VCR is left in the STILLmode for more than 5
minutes, the DVD+VCR will automatically enter the STOP
mode to protect the tape and video heads.
2Press PAUSE/STEP(X) repeatedly to advance the
video picture one frame at a time while viewing a still
picture.
3To return to playback, press PLAY ( N ).

Slow Motion

1During the still mode, press FORWARD (>).
The tape will be played back at a speed 1/19 times
slower than the normal speed.
During slow playback, use TRK(+/-) on the Remote
Control to minimize noise bands.
If slow motion mode continues for more than 3 minutes,
the DVD+VCR will automatically change to playback
mode.
2To return to playback, press PLAY ( N ).

Commercial Skip

This is useful for skipping commercials or short program
segments.
1Press SKIP during playback mode.
The tape will be fast forward picture search through
30 seconds of recording.
The skipping time can be extended by pressing SKIP.
Subsequent presses result in advancing the fast forward
picture search time by 30-second increments (maximum 3
minutes).
2When the search is completed, the DVD+VCR will go
into playback mode automatically.