Playing a Tape

Playing a tape

This section shows you how to play a video tape.

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6 EJECT

p STOP

 

 

0 REW ) FF

P PAUSE

1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used.

2 Insert a tape.

The VCR turns on automatically.

The cassette in indicator flashes for about 5 seconds and the VCR checks the tape threading. During this period, (PLAY, rREC, )FF and 0REW do not function.

For details, see “Checking the tape threading” on page 15(US).

3 Press (PLAY to start playing.

Additional tasks

To

Press

Stop play

p STOP

 

 

Fast-forward the tape

) FF during stop

 

 

Rewind the tape

0 REW during stop

 

 

Eject the tape

6 EJECT

 

 

For further information on searching and playback functions, see “Playing/searching at various speeds.”

Playing/searching at variousspeeds

You can play back a tape at various speeds: high- speed, still, slow and so on. These options are also useful for searching for a specific point during playback. The sound is muted during these operations.

Picture search

During playback, hold down )FF (forward direction) or 0REW (reverse direction). A high- speed picture appears on the monitor screen. To resume normal playback, release )FF or 0 REW.

Note

During picture search, streaks or noise appear on the monitor screen.

Still picture

During playback, press PPAUSE.

To resume normal playback, press (PLAY.

When the still mode lasts for more than approximately 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically resume the playback mode.

If the picture shakes in the still mode Adjust the picture with TRACKING/DATA +/–.

Slow-motion picture

In the still mode, press PPAUSE again to get a slow- motion picture at one-fifth the normal speed. By pressing PPAUSE again, the still mode resumes.

To resume normal playback, press (PLAY.

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