Selecting the Video Standard
(depending on the model)
To play back a cassette correctly, the appropriate video standard
must be selected.
➢
It is recommended that you select the
AUTO
option so that
the standard is determined automatically by this unit and
that you only change the setting if this unit is unable to
identify the cassette automatically.
1
Press V. MENU (
).
Result:
The VCR menu is displayed.
2
Select the
V.SYSTEM
option by pressing the P
▲
or
▼
button the required
number of times.
3
Select the required standard by pr or - one or more times.
Result:
The picture appears correctly. If you have not selected the
correct standard, the picture may appear in black and white.
4
When you are satisfied with the settings, press V. MENU (
) one or
more times to exit the menu.
Playing a Cassette
To play back any pre-recorded cassette, proceed as follows.
1
Insert the cassette in the compartment, with the tape window visible (facing
upwards) and the open side of the cassette towards the back.
Result:
The tape counter, current function and recording speed
appear on the screen.
2
If the safety tab on the cassette is intact, press PLAY (
). Otherwise, the
cassette is played automatically.
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When a cassette is loaded, the tape position is optimised
automatically to reduce disturbance (Auto Tracking).
If the end of the tape is reached during playback, the cassette is
rewound automatically.
3
If you wish to stop the playback temporarily, press P/S (
).
➢
If noise bars appear in the picture, refer to the section entitled
“Adjusting the Picture Quality during Playback” on page 27.
When you have been using the Still mode for more than about five
minutes, the VCR will automatically play to protect the cassette and
video heads.
To return to normal playback, press PLAY (
) again.
4
To...
Press...
Stop the playback
STOP (
).
Eject the cassette
EJECT (
).
➢
When playing back a cassette, you cannot watch a
television programme.
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Depending on the cassette tape, If the volume setting is
35 or greater, the picture may flicker on the screen.
Reduce the volume.
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VCR MENU
RECORD PROGRAMME
REPEAT
: OFF
PICTURE
: NORMAL
TAPE SELECT
: E180/T120
V.SYSTEM
: AUTO
ADJUST
SELECT
EXIT
GB
➢
This function is not available on UK model.
V.MENU
MUTE
DISPLAY
REC
EJECT
INDEX
SLEEP
MEMORY
P/S
CRYSTAL PB
P.STD
MENU
P
P
