Operation with tape

Normal Playback

Preparation:

Turn on the TV.

Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.

If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. Set the Output Source to VCR as shown in Setting the Output Source on page 7.

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Insert a prerecorded video cassette.

The

indicator will light and the DVD+VCR will

power-up automatically.

Make sure that the TIMER indicator in the display window is not lighted. If it is, press POWER once. If a tape without a safety tab is inserted, the unit will start playback automatically.

2PLAY appears on the TV screen .Press PLAY (H) once.

It is not necessary to select the tape speed for play- back. It will be automatically selected by the DVD+VCR. In playback, the TV/VCR selector switches to VCR mode automatically.

3STOP appears on the TV screen.Press STOP (x) to stop playback.

If the tape reaches the end before STOP (x) is pressed, the DVD+VCR will automatically stop, rewind, eject, and it will turn itself off.

Tracking Control

Auto Tracking

The automatic tracking function adjusts the picture to remove snow or streaks.

The AUTO TRACKING function works in the following cases:

A tape is played back for the first time. Tape speed (SP, LP, EP) changes.

Streaks or snow appear because of scratches on the tape.

Manual Tracking

If noise appears on the screen during playback, press either CH/TRK (v/V) on the remote control or CHANNEL (v/V) on the front panel until the noise on the screen is reduced.

In case of vertical jitter, adjust these controls very carefully. Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is ejected or the power cord is unplugged for more than 3 sec- onds.

Special Effect Playbacks

Special effects playback notes

Horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the TV screen. This is normal.

The audio is automatically muted during special effect modes, so there is no sound during search.

During the high-speed picture search modes, a short period is needed to stabilize tape speed when re-entering the PLAY mode. Slight interference may be observed during this period.

Search

This function lets you quickly and visually search for a desired tape section in either direction: forward and reverse.

1Press BACKWARD (.) or FORWARD (>) during playback.

The DVD+VCR will be activated in the SEARCH mode.

If the DVD+VCR is left in the SEARCH mode for more than 3 minutes, the DVD+VCR will automatically enter the PLAY mode, to protect the tape and video heads.

2To return to playback, press PLAY (H).

Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback

1Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. Still picture will appear on the TV screen.

If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by pressing CH/TRK (v/V) on the remote control.

If the DVD+VCR is left in the STILL mode for more than 5 minutes, the DVD+VCR will automatically enter the STOP mode to protect the tape and video heads.

2Press PAUSE/STEP (X) repeatedly to advance the video picture one frame at a time while viewing a still picture.

3To return to playback, press PLAY (H).

Slow Motion

1While in still mode, press FORWARD (>).

The tape will be played back at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed.

During slow playback, use CH/TRK (v/V) on the Remote Control to minimize noise bands.

If slow motion mode continues for more than 30 seconds, the DVD+VCR will automatically change to playback mode.

2To return to playback, press PLAY (H).

Ad JUMP (Advertisement Jump)

This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments.

1Press Ad JUMP during the playback mode.

The tape will fast forward picture search through 30 seconds of recording.

The skipping time can be extended by pressing Ad JUMP. Subsequent presses result in advancing the fast forward picture search time by 30-second increments (maximum 2 minutes).

2When the search is completed, the DVD+VCR will go into playback mode automatically.

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DVC-2500 specifications

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