Crystal View Control
The crystal view control function ensures that you always obtain the optimum picture quality so that you get the best picture automatically.
Adjusting the Playback Picture
Under normal conditions, the VCR automatically adjusts the playback picture for optimum quality. However, in some cases it may be necessary to adjust it manually.
If the Picture Contains Noise Bars and It Is Not Clear to See (Tracking adjustment):
If noise bars appear during normal playback, slow playback or still playback, follow the operations below.
During normal or slow playback, press
•If the noise bars appear during still playback, switch the VCR over to the slow playback mode and then adjust the tracking as explained above.
TV screen
Playback picture containing noise bars
To Return to Auto Tracking:
Press both
If the Still Picture shaking (V-Lock Adjustment):
If the still picture shakes, perform the following operation. During still playback, keep
Precautions:
•With certain TV models and tapes, it may not be possible to adjust the tracking.
•If you play back a cassette that was recorded on another VCR, the picture quality may be inferior and it may be necessary to adjust the tracking. Also, on some TVs, the picture may shake in the special playback functions. However, these are not malfunctions.
Dirt on the video heads
If the video heads get dirty, pictures will not be recorded or played back clearly.
(See the following conditions.)
Normal picture Small amount | Large amount |
of dirt | of dirt |
If this happens, insert and eject a cassette
If the problem still persists after performing above, contact a service personnel to request assistance.
Head cleaning by service agents is not covered by warranty.
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