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Adjusting the playback picture
Under normal conditions, the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking for
optimum performance.
However, in some cases it may be necessary to adjust it manually.
If the picture contains noise bars and it is not clear to see (tracking adjustment):
If noise bars appear during normal playback or still playback, follow the
operations below.
During normal playback, press
CH
or
until the noise bars disappear.
To return to Auto Tracking:
Press
CH
or
simultaneously.
If the still picture jitters or jumps (V-lock adjustment):
If the still picture jitters or jumps, perform the following.
During still playback, keep the
CH
button
or
pressed until the picture
becomes stable.
D
With certain TV models and tapes, it may not be possible to adjust the tracking
perfectly.
D
If you play back a cassette that was recorded on another unit of VCR,
the picture quality may be inferior in the normal playback, slow playback,
and still playback, and it may need to manual adjust the tracking by above
method.
D
Also, on some TVs, the picture may scroll up and down in the special
playback functions.
D
However, these are not malfunctions.
Playback picture
containing noise bars
Tracking control
CH
TRACKING/V-LOCK