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Playing a Tape
Playing a tape
This section shows you how to play a video tape.
1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used.
2 Insert a tape.
The VCR turns on automatically.
The cassette in indicator flashes for about 5
seconds and the VCR checks the tape threading.
During this period, ( PLAY, r REC, ) FF
and 0 REW do not function.
For details, see “Checking the tape threading” on page
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3 Press ( PLAY to start playing.
Additional tasks
To Press
Stop play p STOP
Fast-forward the tape ) FF during stop
Rewind the tape 0 REW during stop
Eject the tape 6 EJECT
For further information on searching and playback
functions, see “Playing/searching at various speeds.”
p STOP
6 EJECT
P PAUSE
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rP
p0()
0 REW ) FF
Playing/searching at various
speeds
You can play back a tape at various speeds: high-
speed, still, slow and so on. These options are also
useful for searching for a specific point during
playback. The sound is muted during these operations.
Picture search
During playback, hold down ) FF (forward
direction) or 0 REW (reverse direction). A high-
speed picture appears on the monitor screen. To
resume normal playback, release ) FF or 0
REW.
Note
During picture search, streaks or noise appear on the
monitor screen.
Still picture
During playback, press P PAUSE.
To resume normal playback, press ( PLAY.
When the still mode lasts for more than approximately
5 minutes, the VCR will automatically resume the
playback mode.
If the picture shakes in the still mode
Adjust the picture with TRACKING/DATA +/–.
Slow-motion picture
In the still mode, press P PAUSE again to get a slow-
motion picture at one-fifth the normal speed. By
pressing P PAUSE again, the still mode resumes.
To resume normal playback, press ( PLAY.
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