Chapter 3 Recording and Playback
50 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback
Playback
Playback Operation
This section describes the following types of playback:
•Normal playback
Playback at normal (×1) speed
• Playback in jog mode
Variable speed playback, with the speed determined by the speed of
turning the search dial
• Playback in shuttle mode
Variable speed playback, with the speed determined by the angular
position of the search dial
• Playback in variable mode
Variable speed playback, with the speed finely determined by the angular
position of the search dial
• Playback using the capstan override function
The playback speed is adjusted temporarily according to the angular
position of the search dial, to align the playback phase with that of
another VCR.
Normal playback
First insert a cassette.
For details of how to insert a cassette, see the section “Inserting and Ejecting
Cassettes” (page 35).
To start playback
Press the PLAY button.
Playback starts, the servo locks, and the SERVO indicator in the display
section lights.
To stop playback
Press the STOP button.
Cassette compartment
Display section
STOP button
PLAY button