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Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features
Pause for Stop Action
This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the
scene. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in SLP speed.
1
. Press
PAUSE
on the remote or
PLAY•PAUSE
on
the VCR during playback to stop the action.
PAUS
appears in the VCRÕs display panel.
2
. Press
PLAY•PAUSE
on the VCR or
PLAY
on the
remote to return to playback.
The VCR will automatically switch from stop-
action playback to stop after a few minutes.
Picture Search
You can search a picture during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape.
Sound is turned off during picture search. Picture search works best for tapes
recorded in SLP speed.
Fast Forward Search
1
. During playback, press
FF
on the remote or
FWD
on the VCR to search forward at a faster-than-
normal speed.
SRCH+
appears in the VCRÕs display panel.
2
. To return to playback, press
FF
on the remote,
FWD
on the VCR,
PLAY
on the remote, or
PLAY•PAUSE
on the VCR.
Rewind Search
1
. During playback, press
REW
to search in reverse at
a faster-than-normal speed.
SRCH–
appears in the VCRÕs display panel.
2
. To return to playback, press
REW
,
PLAY
on the
remote, or
PLAY•PAUSE
on the VCR.
Automatic Tracking
The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a
tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is
inserted or the VCRÕs power is turned on.
Manual Tracking
Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a
different VCR or camcorder. The
TRACKING
buttons on the remote or VCR are
used when playing a tape. They have no effect during recording.
¥ When streaks or snow appear, press
TRACKING
up
or down for the best possible picture.
