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ALARM RECORDING
This VCR can automatically record at one of three
speeds (03, 12 or 24) on ALARM command.
To program the ALARM function refer to page 17.
The remote/contact switch must be connected to the
VCR. See page 8.
To operate the ALARM recording in the stop mode:
follow the tape recording procedure, step 1, then
select "YES" of the ALARM READY menu in the
ALARM display.
MASTER SYSTEM RESET
Press the two reset buttons simultaneously to provide
a MASTER SYSTEM RESET. Use to reset abnormal
displays and operations. The programmable features
must be re-programmed.
PLAYBACK
1. Rewind the tape to the desired beginning point.
(Turn the SHUTTLE RING reverse direction, and
observe the digital counter until the desired
number appears.) Press the stop button.
2. Press the REC/PLAY HOURS button until the
desired tape speed is observed on the tape speed
indicator.
3. Press the PLAY button to initiate forward
playback.
To select reverse playback, press the PLAY
button and then turn the SHUTTLE RING reverse
direction.
Forward playback resumes when the
PLAY button is pressed.
Notes:
• When the SHUTTLE RING is turn to reverse
direction in the forward playback mode to set
the VCR to the reverse playback mode, the first
several frame images may be distorted.
• The VCR will automatically enter the STOP
mode if the reverse play is continued for
approx. 1 minute.
4. Press the STOP button to stop playback.
Notes:
— The tape speed mode can be changed during
playback.
— When a picture recorded in the 03 mode is played
back in the A12 or A24 mode, it includes noise. It
is recommended that you play back pictures
recorded in the 03 mode at modes higher than 24.
— When the tape reaches the end, the unit auto-
matically rewinds to the beginning of the tape
and then goes to the STOP mode.
— If the monitor display exhibits distortion in the
upper part of the picture, adjust the horizontal
hold control on the monitor.
— Adjust the SLOW TRACKING control to minimize
noise when playing back at slow speed (24 hours)
or in the FIELD ADVANCE/REVERSE mode.
— The playback picture is not stable and has some
noise at A12 or A24 mode. And in these modes
TRACKING control is not effective.
SHARPNESS CONTROL
When the SHARPNESS CONTROL button is pressed
during playback, then within 5 seconds press the
SOFT or HARD button to change picture quality to
soft or hard by 5 steps.
LCD display:
SOFT
SOFT
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STILL PLAYBACK
When the PLAY/STILL button is pressed during
playback, a still picture can be seen. To start again
press PLAY/STILL button and the VCR will continue
playback.
Notes:
• When still playback continues for more than 5
minutes, the AUTO-PROTECT circuit operates and
the VCR will enter the STOP mode automatically.
• If the picture shakes up and down during still
playback, press the V.LOCK buttons.
V.LOCK ADJUST
If the picture shakes up and down during still
playback, adjust the picture by the following
procedure.
1. Play back a tape, recorded in the 03 mode, in the
still playback mode.
• With some TVs, if the V.LOCK buttons are
pressed when playing a tape recorded in
modes other than 03, shaking of the still
picture may not stop.
2. Press the V.LOCK buttons so the shaking of the
picture stops.
Note: Shaking of the picture may not be stopped
completely depending on the TV used.
PLAYBACK IN THE FIELD ADVANCE/REVERSE
MODES
When you turn the JOG DIAL for advance or reverse
during still playback mode, one field at a time can be
seen.
Operates only after PLAY/STILL button has been
pressed.
Notes:
• An AUTO-PROTECT circuit automatically returns
the unit to the STOP mode if the PLAY/STILL
button is not pressed again in any five minute
period.
• When the JOG DIAL is turn to reverse in the still
playback mode to set the VCR to the field reverse
mode, the first several frame images may be
distorted.
• The VCR will automatically enter the STOP mode
if the field reverse is continued for approx. 1
minute.
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HARD
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