Model 99 (160-0537) Playing a Tape Faxback Doc. # 7932
1. Turn on the TV and set it to the same channel as the VCR's CHANNEL 3/4
switch (3 or 4).
If you are using a TV that is connected to the VCR's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
jacks, set the TV to the video mode.
2. Hold the cassette with the main label facing up and the spine facing
out from the VCR. Then insert the cassette into the VCR's compartment
and gently push the center of its spine until the VCR completely
draws it in.
The VCR automatically turns on, the clock display changes to the tape
counter display and the tape indicator appears on the display.
If the erase-protection tab has been removed from the cassette,
playback automatically begins.
CAUTION: Never insert anything except a VHF video cassette into the
cassette compartment. You might damage the VCR's internal
mechanisms.
3. If playback does not automatically begin, press PLAY.
4. Press STOP to stop playback before the end of the tape. Then press
EJECT on the VCR to eject the cassette.
If the tape reaches the end before you press STOP, the VCR
automatically stops the tape and completely rewinds it. If the erase-
protection tab has been removed, the VCR ejects the cassette after the
tape fully rewinds.
NOTE: You can press EJECT to eject a cassette when the VCR is off. The
VCR's power temporarily turns on while the cassette ejects, then
automatically turns off. The tape counter display changes to the
clock display.
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
The following information describes some of the Model 99's special on-
screen, display, and search functions.
Blue-Screen Display
If no video signal is present, the blue-screen display appears on the TV's
screen. You cannot record the blue screen.
Fast-Response System
When you load a video cassette with its erase-protection tab intact, the
VCR positions the tape next to the record/playback head for about 5
minutes. Within this period, you can start playback, recording, or any
other tape motion the moment you press the appropriate button. This is
useful any time you need a precise start for playback or recording.
When you stop a tape during playback, recording, rewind, or fast-forward,
the tape remains positioned next to the record/playback head for about 5
minutes. After 5 minutes, the fast-response system releases to protect
the tape.
Automatic Playback, Rewind, and Eject
When you load a cassette with the erase-protection tab removed, playback
begins automatically. When the tape reaches the end during manual
recording, playback, or fast-forward, the VCR automatically rewinds to the
beginning of the tape and ejects the cassette.
If the memory function is activated, the tape stops at 0:00:00 and eject
the tape.
Tape Motion
The tape motion display shows you the tape motion during tape playback or
recording. The display blinks in the stop mode and is steady during
playback or recording.
Shuttle Dial Operation
You can use the shuttle dial to change the tape direction and vary the
playback speed.
Freeze-Frame
Freeze-frame lets you stop the tape and view a single frame.
Press PAUSE/STILL during playback to freeze the picture. Press PLAY to
return to normal playback.
During freeze-frame, the picture quality is lower than during normal
playback. However, the picture is best with recordings made at the SP or
EP speed.
NOTES: If you leave the VCR in the freeze-frame mode for 5 minutes, the
VCR automatically stops.
If a horizontal bar appears during freeze-frame, adjust the
tracking in the slow-motion mode (see "Tracking Control" and "Slow
Motion").
To reduce or eliminate jitter in the freeze-frame picture, press
and hold down CHANNEL/TRACKING \/ or /\ (CHANNEL \/ or /\ on the
VCR) until the picture is clear.
Frame Advance
During the freeze-frame mode, you can advance the picture one frame at a
time by repeatedly pressing PAUSE/STILL. This feature works best with
video cassettes recorded at the SP or EP speed.
Slow-Motion
For programs recorded at the SP or EP speed, turn the shuttle dial on the
remote control to SLOW during playback or freeze-frame to activate the
slow-motion function. The playback speed is automatically reduced to 1/5
of its normal speed, and the sound is muted.
NOTES: If you leave the VCR in the slow-motion mode for 5 minutes, the
VCR automatically stops.
If the slow-motion picture is poor, adjust the tracking control by
using the CHANNEL \/ or /\ on the VCR. (See "Tracking Control.")
To reduce or eliminate jitter in slow-motion pictures, first press
PAUSE/STILL and press and hold down CHANNEL/TRACKING \/ or /\
(CHANNEL \/ or /\ on the VCR) until the picture is clear. (See
"Tracking Control.") Then turn the shuttle dial to resume slow-
motion.
Fast-Forward/Rewind and Visual Search
When the VCR is stopped, press FAST-F or REWIND to move the tape quickly
in the desired direction.
You cannot see the tape picture or hear the tape sound when you use FAST-F
or REWIND, but you can use the counter and memory functions to locate
specific sections of tape.
To use visual search, begin regular playback of a tape. Then press FAST-F
(or turn the shuttle dial to the right) to search forward, or press REWIND
(or turn the shuttle dial to the left) to search in reverse. The VCR pays
the tape a a fast playback speed so you can watch and find the tape
location you want to view. Press PLAY for normal playback.
NOTES: VCR must appear on the VCR's display for visual search.
During visual search, the sound is muted and the picture quality
is lower than during normal playback. The search picture is best
with tapes recorded at the SP or EP speed.
Index Search
The index search function returns to the beginning of the current program
or skips to the beginning of the next program, then starts playback.
1. While the VCR is stopped or playing, press INDEX on the remote
control.
2. Press FAST-F >> or << REWIND.
Blank Search
To locate the end of a recorded section of a partially recorded tape,
press BLANK SEARCH on the remote control while the VCR is stopped. The
tape advances rapidly, then automatically stops when it senses a blank
section of tape (no recorded signal).
If there are no blank sections on the tape, after searching to the end of
the tape, the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning (or to 0:00:00 if you
activated the memory function), then stops. (See "Real-Time Counter with
Memory.")
Real-Time Counter With Memory
Your VCR's counter shows the actual tape run time, not a reference tape
count. When you load a cassette, the counter resets to 0:00:00 on the
VCR's display. As the tape plays, the counter displays the run time. If
you rewind the tape past the zero point, the display shows the time with a
minus (-) sign.
Follow these steps to mark and return to a specific location on a tape.
1. If the clock appears on the VCR's display, press CLOCK/COUNTER on the
remote control to display the VCR's counter.
2. During playback, press RESET on the remote control at the location you
want to return to. The counter displays 0:00:00.
3. Before you return to the selected location, press MEMORY so M appears
on the display.
4. When you want to return to the marked location, press STOP then press
<< REWIND or FAST-F >>. The tape rewinds or fast-forwards and
automatically stops at the location where you reset the counter to
0:00:00.
NOTE: The counter uses special signals on a recorded tape. Therefore,
the counter does not work with blank tape or blank portions of
partially recorded tapes.
Tracking Control
For the best possible picture, the VCR automatically adjusts tracking each
time you load a cassette. Depending on the quality of the tape, the
automatic tracking system might not work well. In this case, you can
manually adjust the tracking.
Follow this procedure to manually adjust tracking.
During playback, press and hold down CHANNEL/TRACKING (CHANNEL on the VCR)
\/ or /\ until you obtain the clearest picture. The tracking position
indicators appear on the display.
Within 3 seconds after you release the button, the tracking position
indicators disappear and the clock or counter display reappears. the
automatic tracking position indicators appear on the display.
Follow these steps to restore automatic tracking.
1. Press VCR on the remote control.
2. Press PROGRAM. The menu display appears on the TV screen.
3. Press 4 to select the VCR SETUP menu. The TRACKING display shows
MANUAL.
4. Press 4. The display changes to AUTO.
5. Press PROGRAM to exit the menu. The menu display reappears.
6. Press PROGRAM again to exit the menu display.
(ALL-11/10/94)