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Operation with tape
Playing a tape
You will only be able to load and eject video cassettes when your DVD+VCR is plugged into the mains.
Your DVD+VCR may also play back recordings from NTSC tapes (on PAL TV).
Getting a better picture
When a cassette is inserted and playback started, the automatic tracking function works to get the best possi- ble picture automatically. If the quality of the recording is poor, repeatedly press either CH/TRK (v/V) on the remote control or CHANNEL
1your DVD+VCR as described earlier in thisMake sure that you have correctly connected
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Turn on your TV.
Press to turn on your DVD+VCR.
Insert the video cassette into your DVD+VCR. The video cassette should have the window side facing up and the arrow facing away from you.
2If you load a video cassette which has had its record protection tab removed, playback of the cassette will start automatically.
AUTO TRACKING
Your DVD+VCR will automatically adjust the track- ing to give the best picture quality.Press PLAY (H) to start playing your tape.
3Press PAUSE/STEP (X) repeatedly to advance the tape frame by frame.
If you hold down FORWARD, the picture will be slowed down at about 1/19 times the normal playback.
Tapes can be paused for up to 5 minutes. After 5 minutes your DVD+VCR will stop the tape to pre- vent damage to the tape or your DVD+VCR .
Still picture quality can be improved slightly by pressing CH/TRK (v/V) on the remote control.Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to still a picture.
4Press PLAY (H) to continue playing your tape. Picture search:
During playback press either FORWARD or BACK- WARD. This will enable you to rapidly wind the tape (7 times normal playback) while seeing where you are on the tape.
Logic search:
During fast forward or rewind press and hold FOR- WARD or BACKWARD. The picture will be played back at 7 times normal playback speed.
During playback or still picture press F or G. |
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To switch off the slow motion and shuttle, press the | OPERATION | |
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During slow motion and shuttle, the noise bars may appear on the picture according to the status of tape.
If distortions can be seen in the picture, reduce them with CH/TRK (v/V) on the remote control.
6Press EJECT.
If the end of the tape is reached, your DVD+VCR
will stop playback automatically, rewind, stop, eject the tape.Press STOP (x) to end playback.
CM (Commercial Message) CUT:
When playing back tapes, this feature lets you skip through commercial breaks by
While tape is playing press
Repeatedly press
The tape will fast forward picture search through 30 seconds of recording.
1 | Press | 30 seconds |
2 | Presses | 60 seconds |
3 | Presses | 90 seconds |
4 | Presses | 120 seconds |
5 | Presses | 150 seconds |
6 | Presses | 180 seconds |
DPC (Digital Picture Control):
This feature automatically improves playback picture quality by adjusting your DVD+VCR to the condition of the tape.
1Press i.
2Press F or G to select DPC and press OK.
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OFF | 4:3 | DPC |
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Press D or E repeatedly to select: OFF, SOFT
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Please note you may set DPC only when playing a tape.
4 Press i to remove the menus from the TV screen.
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