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To Playback in the Desired Picture Quality

(Picture Mode)

This function reproduces optimum playback picture from
various kind of recorded tapes and contents.
Press [PICTUREMODE] (29) and select the corresponding
Picture Mode as follows.
Example:
• Pressing [PICTURE MODE] (29) once makes the On
Screen Display appears. After that, pressing it repeatedly
changes the indication in the following order:
STANDARD (Initial Setting) # DYNAMIC # SOFT #
CARTOON # STANDARD (Initial Setting)

Convenient Automatic Functions

VCR Auto Power On
When you insert a video cassette, the VCR switches on
automatically.
Auto Playback Start
When you insert a video cassette with a broken erasure
prevention tab, playback starts automat ically without press
[Play] (25).
VCR-off Playback
When the VCR is off, the inserted cassette can be played
back by pressing [Play] (25).
Auto Rewind
When the tape reaches the end, the VCR automatically
rewinds it to the beginning.
• This function does not work during timer recording, OTR
recording and fast-forwarding.
Automatic Switching Off and Ejection
When the VCR is switched off, the inserted cassette can be
ejected simply by pressing [EJECT] (40). The VCR will eject
the cassette and automatically turn itself off again.

To Eject Video Cassette Using the Remote

Control

Keep pressing [Stop] (9) for at least 3 seconds.
Recording
Preparations
•Confirm that the VCR is on.
•Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is
selected.
•Se t [VCR/TV] switch (22) to [VCR].
Operations
1 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure
prevention tab.
•If it has already been inserted, press [VCR-ON/OFF] (1)
to turn the VCR on.
2 Select the TV station using
[Channel] (32).
•It is also possible to select by
pressing [Numeric] (2).
3 Press [REC] (27) ([REC/OTR]
(41)) to start recording.
4 Press [Stop] (9) to stop
recording.

To Select the Desired Tape Speed

Press [SPEED] (20) before recording.
•SP provides standard recording time, optimum
picture and sound quality.
LP provides double recording time with slightly
reduced picture and sound quality.
EP provides triple recording time with slightly reduced
picture and sound quality.
When you play back a tape recorded in the EP mode, the
monaural sound may be unstable.
When you start the recording in the EP mode, [EP] indication
on the VCR display flashes for about 8 seconds.
EP mode means Super Long Play (SLP).

To Pause Recording

Press [Pause/Slow] (28) during
recording.
Press it again to continue recording.

To View One TV Programme while

Recording Another TV Programme

After pressing [REC] (27) to start recording, select on your TV
the programme position of the TV programme that you want
to view.

To Prevent Accidental Erasure of

Recorded Contents

Break out the erasure prevention tab after recording.
If you insert a video cassette with a broken out erasure
prevention tab and press [REC] (27) ([REC/OTR] (41)), the
indication flashes on the VCR display to indicate that
recording is not possible.
In this case, cover the tab hole with two layers of adhesive
tape.
Mode Characteristic Example for Purpose
STANDARD Normal TV Programme recorded
DYNAMIC Clear & Vivid Scenery, Sports
SOFT Mild Rental soft tape
CARTOON Delicate Cartoon