5-4 Playback

There are five types of playback:

Normal-speed playback

Jog/Shuttle/Variable mode playback

Capstan override playback

DMC (Dynamic Motion Control) playback

Program playback

5-4-1 Normal-Speed Playback

Follow the procedure below to play back at normal speed.

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Normal-speed playback

1 Insert a cassette.

For details on inserting a cassette, refer to “3-3-2 Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes” on page 3-7.

2 Press the PLAY button.

Playback starts and the SERVO indicator lights up to indicate that the servo is locked.

3 Press the STOP button to stop playback.

If playback continues to the end of the tape The tape automatically rewinds to the beginning and stops.

Using Dolby noise reduction (DVW-A500/1 series only)

The VTR is equipped with the Dolby C noise reduction system for analog Betacam and Betacam SP playback.

To activate the Dolby C noise reduction system when playing back an oxide tape, set the [F6] (DOLBY NR) button in the PF2 menu (factory seting) to on.

During playback of a metal tape, however, the Dolby C noise reduction system turns on no matter what this setting is.

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Chapter 5 Recording/Playback

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