14
Using the Playback Features
Playing a Tape
Automatic Tracking
The TV/VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the
picture when playing a tape that was recorded on
another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on
whenever a tape is inserted or the TV/VCR’s power is
turned on.
Manual Tracking
Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust
tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or
camcorder. Tracking is used when playing a tape. It
has no effect during recording.
• When streaks or snow appear in the picture during
normal playback or slow motion, press
TRACK
+ or –
on the remote or
CH
or on the TV/VCR for the
best possible picture.
• To turn automatic tracking back on, simultaneously
press and hold both of the
CH
buttons on the front of
the TV/VCR for 2 seconds.
Time Counter
The time counter helps locate the beginning or end of
programs you taped. The time counter automatically
resets to
0:00:00
whenever a tape is inserted, or you
can press
CLEAR
when the time counter is displayed.
For example, if a 30-minute program was recorded at
the beginning of the tape and you want to record
another program after it, you should:
1
. Insert the pre-recorded tape.
2
. Press
DISPLAY
twice to display the time counter.
0:00:00
Hours
Seconds
Minutes
3.
Press
FF
to fast forward the tape until the time
counter reads
0:30:00
.
This is the approximate end of the program and you
can begin recording at this spot. (You will want to
verify this by playing the tape so your recording
begins at the desired spot.)
