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Playing a Tape
Frame Advance
Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another. Frame advance
works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.
1. Press PAUSEto stop the action.
PAUSappears in the VCR’s display panel.
2. Press F.ADVeach time you want to view a frame of
the scene.
3. Press PAUSEor PLAY on the remote or
PLAY•PAUSE on the VCRto resume normal
playback.
Slow Motion
You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause.
Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback. Slow motion works best in the
SP or SLP speed.
1. During playback, pressSLOW to start slow-motion
playback.
SLOWappears in the VCR’s display panel.
2. Use TRACKINGup or down to remove any streaks
from the picture.
3. Press PLAYon the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the
VCR to return to playback.
The VCR will automatically switch from slow-
motion playback to stop after a few minutes.
Automatic Tracking
The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape
recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is
inserted or the VCR’s power is turned on.
Manual Tracking
Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a
different VCR or camcorder. The TRACKINGbuttons on the remote or VCR are
used when playing a tape. They have no effect during recording.
• When streaks or snow appear, press TRACKING up
or down for the best possible picture.
• Press TRACKING up or down during stop-action
pause to reduce picture “jitter”.
• Press both TRACKING buttons on the VCR at the
same time to turn automatic tracking back on or
eject the tape and re-insert it.
Using the Playback Features