Panasonic OMNIVISION PV-8401 - Manual (Page 16)

Playback a Tape
important: If the remote control POWER, ACTION, PROG, CHA/V , INDEX, or ADD/DLT button does
not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
Check list before you begin.
O All connections are made.
(See pages 6-9.)
O TV and VCR are plugged in.
n TV is turned on and set to the VCR
channel (CH 3 or 4).
FF/REW
Search
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Caution:
Please inspect your cassette tapes
and remove any loose or peeling
labels to prevent them from
becoming jammed in your unit.
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Insert a cassette.
• VCR power comes on automatically.
• “VCR" lights in the Multi Function Display.
-VCR-
2
Press PLAY on the remote or VCR to start playback.
• Playback begins automatically if cassette has no record tab.
3
Press STOP on the remote or VCR to stop playback.
• To rewind the tape, press REW.
4
Press STOP/EJECT on the VCR to eject the cassette.
• You may eject a cassette with power on or off.
To Find a Particular Scene During Playback
Press REW or FF during playback to search for a scene.
• Search speed for SP mode tapes is 7 times and SLP mode tapes is
21 times the normal speed.
• Some noise bars will appear during search.
Special Effects During Playback
These features work best in SP or SLP mode. The sound will be muted.
Slow Motion Playback
Press SLOW to start slow motion playback during playback.
Press PLAY or SLOW to release.
Still (Freeze) Frame Picture
Press PAUSE to freeze and release the picture.
• To reduce picture noise, first press SLOW. Then, use CH (TRACKING)
A/T* to clear up the picture. Now, press PAUSE.
Frame by Frame Advance
In Still mode, hold down SLOW to advance the still picture one
frame at a time. Press PAUSE to release.
Features for a Quality Picture
Digital Auto Picture
This feature automatically controls the video output signal for less
noise depending on the tape condition.
Digital Auto Tracking
This feature continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for
optimum picture quality.
Manual Tracking Control (to reduce picture noise)
Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to reduce picture
noise. Press CH (TRACKING) A/T during playback until the
picture clears up. To return to Auto Tracking mode, press POWER
off and then on again.
V-Lock Control (to reduce picture jitter^
In Still mode, CH (TRACKING) A/T operate as a
V-Lock control. Press A/T until the picture is stabilized.
After the VCR is in Still or Slow mode for 3 minutes, it will
switch to the Stop mode autonRaticatly to protect the tape
and the video head.
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