Automatic Operation Features - Philips MX5100VR/37 Owner's Manual

MX5100VR.qxd 6/04/2004

46 Automatic Operation Features

The following tape features are available in VCR mode. Press VCR so
the red VCR light is on, if necessary.
Automatic Playback
When you put a tape in the System, the power will come on. If the
tape's record tab is missing, playback will begin.
If a timer recording is set and the TIMER REC light is flashing, the
power will not come on automatically when you insert a tape with
the record tab intact.
If a timer recording is set and the TIMER REC light is flashing, the
System will eject the tape if the record tab is missing.
Automatic Rewind, Eject
When a tape is played, fast forwarded, or recorded to its end, the
tape will rewind to the beginning, stop, and eject.
This feature does not operate if AUTO REPEAT is ON. Details are on
page 42.
Tape Eject
A tape can be ejected with the System power on or off (but the
System's power cord must be plugged in).
If a timer recording is set and the TIMER REC light is on, pressing
STOP/EJECT C A will turn on the System and/or cancel the timer
recording.The TIMER REC light will turn off. Press STOP/EJECT C A
again to remove the tape. Remember to insert a tape and press
TIMER SET to reset the timer recording.
Automatic Tracking Adjustment
The VCR adjusts tracking automatically to give you the best possible
picture quality.With some recordings, however, you may get a better
picture using manual tracking (see below).
Manual Tracking
To adjust the tracking during normal and slow motion playback, press
SKIP i /CH o or SKIP j /CH p on the remote.
Tracking will return to Automatic Tracking when you press STOP C
or insert a tape.
Furthermore, you can press SKIP i /CH o or SKIP j /CH p
to remove vertical jitter in a Still picture.
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