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This chapter describes how to operate the VCR and
DVD.
VCR Tape Playback
Press the
VCR
button to select the device to be oper-
ated.
Basic Instructions
1. Turn on the TV.
2. Direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made
between the unit and the TV, set the TV’s source
selector to VIDEO.
3. Insert a pre-recorded video cassette.
The
indicator lights and the unit powers on
automatically.
4. If a tape without a safety tab is inserted the unit
starts playback automatically.
If not, press
N
(PLAY).
5. Press
x
(STOP) to stop playback. If the tape
reaches the end before you press
x
(STOP) the
unit automatically stops, rewinds and ejects the
tape.
6. Fast wind tape:
Press
m
(REW) or
M
(FF) during stop.
Note:
It is not necessary to select the tape speed for play-
back because it is automatically selected by the unit.
Auto Tracking
Automatic tracking adjusts the picture to remove
snow or streaks and beings when:
•
A tape is played for the first time.
•
The tape speed (SP, LP, SLP) changes.
•
Streaks or snow appear due to scratches on the
tape.
Manual Tracking
To manually adjust the tracking use the
v
/
V
(-/+)
buttons on the Remote Control during playback.
Notes:
•
Vertical jitter requires a very fine adjustment.
•
Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape
is ejected or the power cord is unplugged for more than
3 seconds.
Search
This function lets you visually search for a tape sec-
tion in either direction: forward and backward. During
the high-speed picture search modes, the audio is
muted and horizontal lines (noise bars) appear. Also,
a short time is needed to stabilize the tape speed
when re-entering the PLAY mode so slight interfer-
ence may be observed during this time.
To search:
1. Press
m
(REW) or
M
(FF) during playback.
Press and hold
m
(REW) or
M
(FF) during
tape fast winding.
2. To return to playback, press
N
(PLAY).
Note:
After 3 minutes in SEARCH mode the unit returns to PLAY
mode to protect the tape and video heads.
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback
1. Press
X
(PAUSE) during playback.
A still picture appears on the TV screen and the
audio is muted.
2
If the still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by
using
v
/
V
(-/+) on the Remote Control.
3. Press
X
(PAUSE) repeatedly to advance the
video picture one frame at a time.
4. To return to playback, press
N
(PLAY).
Note:
After 5 minutes in STILL mode the unit stops to protect the
tape and video heads.
Slow Motion
1. While in still mode, press
M
(FORWARD).
The tape is played at a speed 1/19 times slower
than the normal speed.
2. Use
v
/
V
(-/+) on the Remote Control if necessary
to adjust the tracking.
3. To return to the normal speed, press
N
(PLAY).
Notes:
•
During slow motion, audio is muted and horizontal
lines (noise bars) may appear on the TV screen.
This is normal.
•
After 3 minutes in SLOW MOTION mode the unit
goes back to PLAY mode to protect the tape and
video heads.
Operation
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