Operation with tape
Playing a tape
You will only be able to load and eject video cassettes when your VCR is plugged into the mains.
Your VCR may also playback recordings from NTSC tapes (on PAL TV).
Getting a better picture
When a cassette is inserted and playback started, the automatic tracking function works to get the best possible picture automatically. If the quality of the recording is poor, repeatedly press 3 or 4 on the remote control to manually adjust the tracking until any distortions have been removed. Press numbered 0 on the remote control to switch automatic tracking back on again.
1VCR as described earlier in this book. Turn on your TV.
Press POWER to turn on your VCR. Insert the video cassette into your VCR.
The video cassette should have the window side facing up and the arrow facing away from you.Make sure that you have correctly connected your
2If you load a video cassette which has had its record protection tab removed, playback of the cassette will start automatically.
AUTO TRACKING
Your VCR will automatically adjust the tracking to give the best picture quality.
MANUAL TRACKING
If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well
during playback, adjust the tracking manually. Press and hold PR+ or - to eliminate the noises.Press PLAY 2 to start playing your tape.
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If you hold down 6, the picture will be slowed down at about 1/19 times the normal playback.
Tapes can be paused for up to 5 minutes. After 5 minutes your VCR will stop the tape to prevent damaging the tape or your VCR .
Still picture quality can be improved slightly by pressing 3 or 4.
4Picture search:
During playing back press either 5 or 6 and this will enable you to rapidly wind the tape (7 times normal playback) and see where you are on the tape.
Logic search:
During fast forwarding or rewinding press and hold
5 or 6 the picture will be played back at 7 times normal playback speed.Press PLAY 2 to continue playing your tape.
Slow motion playback, Shuttle :
5 During playing back or still picture press F or G. You can reach the following playback speeds.
To switch off the slow motion and shuttle, press the desired function.
During slow motion and shuttle, the noise bars may appear on the picture according to the status of tape.
If distortions can be seen in the picture, reduce them with D or E.
6Press EJECT.
If the end of the tape is reached, your VCR will stop playback automatically, rewind, stop, eject the tape.Press 9 to end playback.
CM (Commercial Message) Skip:
This feature enables you during playback of a tape to skip a commercial break in a few seconds, then resume normal playback.
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2 | Press 60 seconds |
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3 | Press 90 seconds |
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4 | Press 120 seconds |
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5 | Press 150 seconds |
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EPC (Easy Picture Control)
This feature automatically improves playback picture quality by adjusting your VCR to the condition of the tape.
1Press MENU.
2Press 1 or 2 to select EPC.
3Press OK.
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Please note you may only set EPC when playing a tape.Press 3 or 4 repeatedly to select: OFF, SOFT or
5Press MENU return to screen.
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