Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features
Blank Search
The VCR searches for blank portions of the tape that are more than six seconds long.
1.Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.
2.Press SEARCH three times to display the BLANK SEARCH menu.
3.Press FWD on the VCR or FF on the remote to begin searching for six seconds of blank tape. A message appears on the screen if a blank area is not found.
4.Press STOP to stop BLANK searching.
BLANK SEARCH
SEARCHING FOR BLANK AREA
PRESS FF TO BEGIN PRESS SEARCH TO EXIT
Frame Advance (SLOW•F. ADV Button)
Frame advance lets you view one
1. Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR during playback to stop the action.
2. Press SLOW•F. ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene.
3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR to resume normal playback.
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Automatic Tracking
The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when you are playing back a | REW |
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Manual Tracking
Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder. Tracking is used when playing a tape, and it has no effect during recording.
¥When streaks or snow appear in the picture, press TRACKING up or down on the remote or the VCR for the best possible picture.
¥During pause, press TRACKING up or down on the remote to reduce any jittering of the picture.
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¥To turn Automatic Tracking back on, press both TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time, or eject the tape and
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