Automatic search for a tape position (index search)
At the start of each recording, the
a Press the INDEX E button. Press the I button to select the next code mark or the H button for the previous code mark.
bWhen the
dHold the DSr or SqC button until the picture quality is at its best.
eConfirm with the OK button.
fTo end, press the MENU button.
D Please note, however, that interference may still occur with poor quality cassettes.
Cleaning the video heads
If horizontal lines appear on the screen when you play a cassette, you should clean the video heads.
Picture interference
When the picture quality is poor when you play a cassette, please follow these instructions.
Tracking during playback
aDuring playback, press the MENU button.
b Select the line ’Tape’ with the buttons BP r or AP q and confirm with the SqC button.
c Select the line ’Tracking’ with the buttons BP r or AP q .
dHold the buttons DSr or SqC until the playback quality is at its best.
eConfirm with the OK button.
fTo end, press the MENU button. This setting will remain until you remove the cassette.
Tracking during still picture
If the still picture vibrates vertically, you can improve the still picture as follows:
aDuring still picture, press the MENU button.
b Select the line ’Tape’ with the BP r button or AP q and confirm with the SqC button.
c Select the line ’Jitter’ with the BP r or AP q button.
aDuring playback, press the MENU button.
b Select the line ’Tape’ with the menu buttons BP r or AP q and confirm with the SqC button.
cSelect the line ’Cleaning’ with the menu buttons
BP r or AP q .
dPress the OK button. ’CLEANING’ appears on the screen.
eWait a few seconds, until the message disappears and then press the MENU button.
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