Operations - VCR
This chapter describes how to operate the VCR and
DVD.

VCR Tape Playback

Press the VCR button to select the device to be oper-
ated.
Basic Instructions
Turn on the TV.
Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH
3 or 4) or if a direct VIDEO/AUDIO
connection is made between the DVD+VCR and
the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.
Insert a pre-recorded video cassette.
The indicator lights and the DVD+VCR pow-
ers on automatically.
If the (TIMER) indicator in the display window is
lit, press POWER (1/:) once.
If a tape without a safety tab is inserted the unit
starts playback automatically.
If not, press PLAY (N).
Press STOP (x) to stop playback. If the tape
reaches the end before you press STOP (x) the
DVD+VCR automatically stops, rewinds and ejects
the tape.
Note:
It is not necessary to select the tape speed for play-
back because it is automatically selected by the
DVD+VCR. Also, during playback the TV/VCR selector
switches to VCR mode automatically.
Auto Tracking
Automatic tracking adjusts the picture to remove snow
or streaks and beings when:
A tape is played for the first time.
The tape speed (SP, LP, SLP) changes.
Streaks or snow appear due to scratches on the
tape.
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Manual Tracking

To manually adjust the tracking use the CH (- / +) but-
tons during playback.
Notes:
Vertical jitter requires a very fine adjustment.
Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the
tape is ejected or the power cord is unplugged for
more than 3 seconds.
Search
This function lets you visually search for a tape sec-
tion in either direction: forward and reverse. During the
high-speed picture search modes, the audio is muted
and horizontal lines (noise bars) appear. Also, a short
time is needed to stabilize the tape speed when re-
entering the PLAY mode so slight interference may be
observed during this time.
To search:
Press REW (m) or FF (M) during playback.
To return to playback, press PLAY (N).
Note:
After 3 minutes in SEARCH mode the DVD+VCR
returns to PLAY mode to protect the tape and video
heads.
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback
Press PAUSE (X) during playback.
A still picture appears on the TV screen and the
audio is muted.
If the still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by
using CH (- / +) on the remote control.
Press PAUSE (X) repeatedly to advance the video
picture one frame at a time.
To return to playback, press PLAY (N).
Note:
After 5 minutes in STILL mode the DVD+VCR stops to
protect the tape and video heads.
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