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Adjusting the Playback Picture
Under normal conditions, the VCR automatically adjusts
the playback picture for optimum quality. However, in
some cases it may be necessary to adjust it manually.
If the Picture Contains Noise Bars and It Is Not Clear to
See (Tracking adjustment):
If noise bars appear during normal playback, slow
playback or still playback, follow the operations below.
During normal or slow playback,
press the Channel button
N
I
(
s
) or
J
(
i
) until the bars noise disappear.
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If the noise bars appear during
still playback, switch the VCR over
to the slow playback mode and
then adjust the tracking as
explained above.
To Return to Auto Tracking:
Press the Channel buttons
N
I
(
s
) and
J
(
i
)
simultaneously.
If the Still Picture Scrolls Up or Down
(V-Lock Adjustment):
If the still picture scrolls up or down, perform the following
operation.
During still playback, keep the Channel button
N
I
(
s
)
or
J
(
i
) pressed until the picture stops scrolling.
Precautions:
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With cer tain TV models and tapes, it may not be
possible to adjust the tracking.
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If you play back a cassette that was recorded on
another VCR, the picture quality may be inferior and it
may be necessary to adjust the tracking. Also, on some
TVs, the picture may scroll up and down in the special
playback functions.
However, these are not malfunctions.
TV screen
Playback picture
containing noise bars
