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ALARM RECORDING

This VCR can automatically record at one of three

speeds (03, 12 or 24) on ALARM command.

To program the ALARM function refer to page 17.

The remote/contact switch must be connected to the

VCR. See page 8.

To operate the ALARM recording in the stop mode:

follow the tape recording procedure, step 1, then

select “YES” of the ALARM READY menu in the

ALARM display.

MASTER SYSTEM RESET

Press the two reset buttons simultaneously to pro-

vide a MASTER SYSTEM RESET. Use to reset

abnormal displays and operations. The program-

mable features must be re-programmed.

PLAYBACK

1. Rewind the tape to the desired beginning point.

(Press the REWIND button, and observe the digi-

tal counter until the desired number appears.)

Press the stop button.

2. Press the REC/PLAY HOURS button until the

desired tape speed is observed on the tape speed

indicator.

3. Press the PLAY button to initiate forward play-

back.

To select reverse playback, press the PLAY but-

ton and then press the REVERSE PLAY button.

Forward playback resumes when the PLAY but-

ton is pressed.

Notes:

• When the REVERSE PLAY button is pressed in

the forward playback mode to set the VCR to

the reverse playback mode, the first several

frame images may be distorted.

• The VCR will automatically enter the STOP

mode if the reverse play is continued for

approx. 1 minute.

4. Press the STOP button to stop playback.

Notes:

— The tape speed mode can be changed during

playback.

— When a picture recorded in the 03 mode is played

back in the A12 or A24 mode, it includes noise. It

is recommended that you play back pictures

recorded in the 03 mode at modes higher than 24.

— When the tape reaches the end, the unit auto-

matically rewinds to the beginning of the tape

and then goes to the STOP mode.

— If the monitor display exhibits distortion in the

upper part of the picture, adjust the horizontal

hold control on the monitor.

— Adjust the SLOW TRACKING control to minimize

noise when playing back at slow speed (24 hours)

or in the FIELD ADVANCE/REVERSE mode.

— The playback picture is not stable and has some

noise at A12 or A24 mode. And in these modes

TRACKING control is not effective.

SHARPNESS CONTROL

When the SHARPNESS CONTROL button is pressed

during playback, then within 5 seconds press the

SOFT or HARD button to change picture quality to

soft or hard by 5 steps.

LCD display:

STILL PLAYBACK

When the STILL button is pressed during playback,

a still picture can be seen. To start again press STILL

or PLAY button and the VCR will continue playback.

Notes:

• When still playback continues for more than 5

minutes, the AUTO-PROTECT circuit operates and

the VCR will enter the STOP mode automatically.

• If the picture shakes up and down during still

playback, press the V.LOCK buttons.

V.LOCK ADJUST

If the picture shakes up and down during still play-

back, adjust the picture by the following procedure.

1. Play back a tape, recorded in the 03 mode, in the

still playback mode.

• With some TVs, if the V.LOCK buttons are

pressed when playing a tape recorded in

modes other than 03, shaking of the still pic-

ture may not stop.

2. Press the V.LOCK buttons so the shaking of the

picture stops.

Note: Shaking of the picture may not be stopped

completely depending on the TV used.

PLAYBACK IN THE FIELD ADVANCE/REVERSE

MODES

When you press the FIELD ADVANCE or FIELD

REVERSE button during still playback mode, one

field at a time can be seen.

Operates only after STILL button has been pressed.

Notes:

• An AUTO-PROTECT circuit automatically returns

the unit to the STOP mode if the STILL or PLAY

button is not pressed again or if FIELD ADVANCE

or FIELD REVERSE button is not pressed in any

five minute period.

• When the FIELD REVERSE button is pressed in

the still playback mode to set the VCR to the field

reverse mode, the first several frame images may

be distorted.

SOFT

HARD