Inserting a Video Cassette
Gently insert the video cassette into the cassette compartment. The
Unit turns on automatically and “
” appears on the VCR Front
Panel display. If the cassette is inserted incorrectly, the loading
system will not function. Do not force the cassette into the Unit.
To remove the cassette, press EJECT during stop mode.
Playback
Preparation
• See Preparing to Use VCR on page 52.
1 Insert a cassette.
2 Press ûPLAY.
• The automatic tracking control system engages and “PLAY”
flashes on the TV screen for a few seconds. See Tracking
Control System.
3 Press ËSTOP to stop play.
• If the tape reaches its end, the VCR will automatically rewind
the tape to the beginning, eject the cassette, and turn off the
power.
• If noise should remain on the TV screen after tracking adjustment has
been completed by the Automatic Tracking Control System, use the
manual tracking mode.
• Press CH (TRACKING) ' / " during playback mode to change to
manual tracking mode. Adjust the tracking using CH (TRACKING) ' /
" until the noise is minimized or eliminated (See page 55).
• For tapes recorded in EP on another VCR that still have vertical jitter
even after manual adjustment, hold down ûPLAY for about 2
seconds. (On screen display may be blurred). Ejecting the tape or
turning off the power will return playback to its normal mode.
Notes for S-VHS tape
• Playing back with S-VHS high quality picture is not available.
• Picture noise or distortion may appear on the screen during playback
in the SLOW or STILL mode.
• S-VHS recording is not available.
Fast Forward and Rewind
1 When the Unit is in stop mode, press FFè or ÈREW to fast
forward or rewind the cassette. (The picture cannot be viewed in
this mode.)
2 Press Ë STOP to halt fast forward or rewind.
• The FF and REW speeds may be slower for cassette tapes other than
T-60, T-90, or T-120.
• After rewinding the T-120 cassette tape for about 60 seconds, you can
fast forward the cassette tape.
Playback
PLAYREW PLAY STOP
VCR / DVD COMBINATION
OPEN/
CLOSE
VCR DVD
(AV 1 )
EJECT/STOPPOWER
STANDBY
CH(TRACKING)
L(MONO)-AUDIO-RAV 2 IN VDEO
PLAY
REW
EJECT /
STOP
POWER
CH (TRACKING) /