Automatic search for a tape position
(index search)
At the start of each recording, the video recorder will write an
index code on the tape.
a
Press the
INDEX E
button and then the
select the next code mark or the
previous code mark.
b
When the video recorder finds the code mark, it will
automatically switch to play.
Automatic search for a blank space on the
tape
You can search for a space on the tape (at least 1 minute of
blank tape) for a new recording, for example, after an existing
recording on the tape.
a
Press the
INDEX E
button. Then press the
button.
b
When the video recorder find a blank space, it will
automatically switch to 'pause'.
D If no empty space has been found when the end of
the tape is reached, the cassette will be ejected.
Picture interference
When the picture quality is poor when you play a cassette,
please follow these instructions.
Tracking during playback
a
While a cassette is playing, hold the
'TRAC' (tracking) appears on the display.
b
Hold the
or
P r
P q
at its best.
c
Wait a few seconds, until 'TRAC' disappears from the
display. This picture setting will not change until you
eject the cassette.
I
button to
[
button for the
STOP h
P q
button until
button until the picture quality is
Tracking during still picture
If the still picture vibrates vertically, you can improve the still
picture as follows:
a
During still picture, hold the
the picture quality is at its best.
The video recorder will store this setting automatically.
D Please note, however, that interference may still
occur with poor quality cassettes.
Cleaning the video heads
If horizontal lines appear on the screen when you play a
cassette, you should clean the video heads.
a
While a cassette is playing, hold the
'HEAD' appears on the display. The video heads will now
be cleaned. The video recorder will automatically switch
to play again.
P q
or
P r
button until
PLAY G
button until
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