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VCR OPERATION

AUTOMATIC TRACKING CONTROL SYSTEM

This function automatically adjusts the tracking to match the recorded tape.

Auto tracking engages when:

•you insert the cassette and begin playback.

•you press CH + and CH – at the same time.

•the VCR has been playing back an unrecorded section of tape,

and then reaches a recorded tape segment. When auto tracking engages, PLAY flashes on-screen for a few seconds.

MANUAL TRACKING CONTROL

When a poorly recorded tape is played or the VCR is near an electrical or magnetic field, auto tracking may not operate normally. In this event, manually adjust the tracking with CH + and CH – to make any noise disappear.

ELIMINATING BLUE SCREEN NOISE

This function eliminates monitor noise and mutes sound during playback of unrecorded portions of a tape and when receiving a non- broadcasting channel. Blue Screen will also appear if the VCR is set

to the Auxiliary mode but no video signal is fed to the VCR. The default BLUE SCREEN setting is ON. (To change the Blue Screen

setting, see “Mode Selection” on Page 17.)

Notes:

•Blue Screen does not function during Still Picture, Variable Slow Motion, or Video Search.

•Blue Screen does not function during playback of tapes with noise recorded.

Note: If the erasure protection hole is covered, press PLAY after the power turns on automatically.

AUDIO OUTPUT MODE

Your VCR has 3 channels for audio recording (two on the Hi-Fi track and one on the linear track). You can select the audio output channels in playback mode on the SET UP selection screen. The following shows which audio channels are heard when a Stereo Hi-Fi video cassette is played back while a stereo system is properly connected to the VCR. (See “Mode Selection” on Page 17.)

Hi-Fi L + R mode — Both the left (L) and right (R) audio channels are taken from the Hi-Fi audio track. Normally you will not have to change to another mode. (See “Recording Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) Broadcasts” on Page 21.)

Hi-Fi L mode (L) — The left Hi-Fi audio track channel is played back through both speakers.

Hi-Fi R mode (R) — The right Hi-Fi audio track channel is played back through both speakers.

Linear mode (MONO) — The linear audio track signal is played back through both speakers.

Note: When video cassettes recorded on a non-Hi-Fi VCR are played back, the audio signal recorded on the linear audio track is automatically played back, regardless of the audio output mode.

VCR RECORDING

IMPORTANT: THIS PLAYER DOES NOT ALLOW COPYING FROM DVD TO VCR TAPE

•If the antenna signal is weak while recording a TV program or if the input signal is weak while tape dubbing, the monitor screen

may turn blue since the player may not recognize whether or not a proper signal is being received. In this event, set BLUE SCREEN to OFF.

CASSETTE ERASE PROTECTION

A ½cassette has a removable tab to prevent accidental erasure of recorded material. Removing the tab prevents recording. To record on a video cassette with the tab removed, place adhesive tape over the tab opening.

QUICK START WITH FULL LOADING MECHANISM

Your VCR has a standby function (Full Loading Mechanism) to allow immediate recording and playback.

When in the standby mode, after pressing REC or PLAY , it takes about 2 seconds for recording or playback to begin.

FULL AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK

Full Automatic Playback lets you enjoy playback with ease. When you insert a cassette with the erasure protection tab removed, your VCR automatically turns on the power and plays the tape. When the tape reaches the end, the VCR automatically rewinds the tape, turns the VCR power off, and ejects the tape.

RECORDING SPEEDS

You can select either Standard Play (SP) or Extended Play (EP) recording speed. SP provides the best picture quality with a shorter recording time. EP has a longer recording time. Select the tape speed that best suits your needs.

Cassette/Mode

SP

EP

 

 

 

 

 

 

T-60

1 hour

3 hours

 

 

 

T-120

2 hours

6 hours

 

 

 

T-160

2 hours & 40 min.

8 hours

 

 

 

Note: This VCR can also play back tapes recorded in Long Play (LP) mode.

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