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Playback

Playing Back Externally-Recorded Tapes

When playing back a cassette recorded on another VCR, the
tracking condition is automatically adjusted. You can also
adjust the tracking condition and the sharpness manually
according to the following instructions.

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AUDIO

MONITOR

TRACKING

Automatic tracking adjustment

The tracking condition is automatically adjusted on this VCR.
The AUTO TRACKING indicator flashes while the VCR is
searching for the optimal tracking condition and lights when
optimum playback picture is obtained. The automatic
tracking control is activated in the following conditions:

• When the cassette is inserted for the first time

• When the recording mode on the playback cassette is

switched from SP to EP and back again

• When the picture is distorted by scratches on the cassette

• When the AUTO TRACKING indicator is turned on by

pressing TRACKING AUTO/MANUAL after the picture is

adjusted manually

NOTES:

• Auto tracking adjustment is not possible for cassettes

recorded in LP mode.

• Auto tracking adjustment may be impossible and the

tracking indicator may not appear on the TV screen
when the recording condition of the cassette is poor.

• During auto tracking adjustment, streaks or noise

may occur.

Selecting the Monitor Sound

You can play back cassettes on which stereo sound or
bilingual programs are recorded.
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the desired sound mode.

Each press of the button changes the display on the TV screen.

Manual tracking adjustment

When the playback picture has streaks and/or snow during
normal playback, adjust the picture manually with
TRACKING NORMAL/SLOW and STILL ADJUST

T/A.

Press either

a

or

t

for the best possible picture. The tracking

meter will appear on the TV screen and the AUTO

TRACKING indicator will turn off.

NOTE:
When you play back a cassette recorded in monaural,

the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the setting
of the AUDIO MONITOR.

Sound Mode

stereo
Indicator

On-screen

Display

Sound heard

Stereo tape

Bilingual tape

Lights up

STEREO

Stereo

Left and right
channels

Lights up

L

ch

Left channel

Left channel

Lights up

RcM

Right channel

Right channel

No
indication

None

Monaural on normal
audio track

Sound on normal

audio track (SAP)

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Basic Operations