The SHUTTLE functions on the video
recorder
You will find a large rotary knob (Shuttle) o on the video
recorder.
a Switch the function on with the STILL R button on the
video recorder.
You will see a still picture.
b The rotary ring(shuttle) enables you to select different
tape speeds for the picture search.
Searching for tape position without the
picture (wind and rewind)
a Stop the tape with the STOP h button.
b Press the H (reverse) or I (forward) button. If you
want to carry out this function on your video recorder,
turn the large knob (shuttle) o to the left or to the
right.
c To stop a certain place on the tape, press the STOP h
button.
Instant View
With this function you can switch to picture search during
wind and rewind.
a If you hold the H (rewind) or I (wind) button
during wind or rewind, you will switch to picture search.
DIf you want to carry out this function on your video
recorder, turn the large knob to the left or to the
right while you wind or rewind the tape.
b When you release the button, the video recorder will
automatically switch back to rewind or wind.
Automatic search for a tape position
(index search)
At the start of each recording, the video recorder will write an
index code on the tape.
a Press the INDEX E button and then the I button to
select the next code mark or the H button for the
previous code mark.
b When the video recorder finds the code mark, it will
automatically switch to play.
Selecting the picture setting (SMART
PICTURE)
You can change the picture setting while a tape is playing.
a Press the SMART button. This will show the current
picture setting.
b Press the SMART button again to select the picture
setting of your choise.
’NATURAL’: for all types of movies (natural picture)
’DISTINCT’: for fast movement, sport (detailed picture)
’SOFT’: for hired tapes (interference is suppressed)
’SHARP’: for cartoons (sharp picture)
DThis picture setting will not change until you eject
the cassette.
Picture interference
If the picture quality is poor when you play a cassette, please
follow these instructions.
Tracking during playback
a During playback, press the MENU button.
b Select the line ’PLAY FUNCTIONS’ with the P= or
P ; button and confirm with the P button.
c Select the line ’MANUAL TRACKING’ with the P = or
P ; button.
d Hold the Q or P button until the playback quality is at
its best.
e Confirm with the OK button.
f To end, press the MENU button. This setting will remain
until you remove the cassette.
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