17
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
TRACKING
up or down on the remote or
CH
up or down on the
TV/VCR for the best possible picture.
• To turn automatic tracking back on, press and hold
both of the
CH
buttons on the front of the TV/VCR.
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 wanted to record
another program after it, you would:
1
. Insert the pre-recorded tape.
2
. Press
DISPLAY
twice to display the time counter.
CLEAR
MENU
SPEED
INPUT
DISPLAY
TRACKING
STOP
PLAY
1
2
3
5
4
6
7
9
8
0
PAUSE
SLOW
SEARCH
REC
FF
REW
POWER
MUTE
SLEEP
PREV CH
CHAN
VOL
RESET
4
3
4
3
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.
