Samsung VR5160 - Manual (Page 22)

VCR Operation
Tracking
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For the best picture quality when playing a cassette, the video heads must be aligned with the recorded track.
This alignment is called tracking. When playing back a tape, your VCR automatically adjusts the tracking on a
video tape, but occasionally a cassette may require some manual adjustment. Keep in mind that picture distortion
often occurs at the beginning of a tape.
Automatic Tracking
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Turn the TV on and insert a cassette into your VCR.
Press the PLAY button, if necessary.
If the VCR indicator on the front panel does not light,
press the TV/VCR button. After a few seconds of auto
tracking, you will hear sound from the video tape.
Note: Press the A.TRK button to automatically
adjust cassette tracking again.
Manuai Tracking
Press the CH/TRK buttons on the remote control up or
down until the picture improves.
Note: Depending on the tape used, the noise on the screen
may not be completely eliminated, depending on the
tape used, especially when the tape was recorded on
another VCR.
About Video Cassette Tapes
Tape speeds
The VCR can record at two tape speeds. The slower speed (SLP) allows the VCR to record more program
material on a tape. Tapes recorded at standard speed (SP) provide a clearer picture. Press the REC.SPEED
button on the remote control to set the tape speed. You can refer to the following table:
TAPE SP (Standard Play) SLP (Super Long Play)
T-120 2hrs 6 hrs
T-160 2 hrs 40 minutes 8 hrs
T-180 3 hrs 9 hrs
Record protect tab
Before recording on any video cassette, make sure the record protect safety tab is in place. To prevent accidental­
ly recording over a program, remove the record protect safety tab on the cassette case. To record on a tape with
its tab removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
Break off plastic safety tab
to prevent accidentally
recording over important tapes
Cover the record
protect space with
cellophane tape
to make a new
recording
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