Panasonic DMR-ES30VEB Operating Instructions Manual

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VHS40VHSSKIP/INDEXPlaybackVHS index search system (VISS)This unit records special index signals with each recording. Theindex search function uses these signals. Thus, you can quicklyfind the beginning of a desired recording. You can search for upto 20 index signals.! Press INDEX during the recording or in stop mode. tapeforwards / tape rewinds. The unit automatically beginsplayback when the index signal is found. The number ofjumps increases with each press of the button.! Press STOP to end the search.S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)It is possible to playback cassettes that were recorded on anS-VHS unit. The picture quality is similar to a VHS recording.Depending on the video tape used, slight image distortionscan occur. An S-VHS recording is not possible with this unit.Setting the track position manuallyThe unit automatically sets the track position. If a cassette wasrecorded on another unit, it may be necessary to set the trackposition manually if you experience distortions.VHS playback with high picture qualityYou can play video cassettes in a high picture quality via theTP channel (copy input channel) in progressive or RGB mode.The television must be RGB- or progressive-capable.! Press DVD and use CH , to select the TP channel.! Press VHS and then PLAY . Playback begins.If the index signals are too close together, this function may notwork. Thus, the recordings should be at least 5 minutes long.The picture is noisy or unclear during playback.! During normal or slow-motionplayback, pressTRACKING/V-LOCK + / -, untilthe noise disappears.If the still picture is noisy,first switch the unit to slow-motionand then set the track position.DWith some televisions, the picture can be displaced up or downduring some special playback functions. These are not functionalproblems.Some video cassettes do not allow the track position to becontrolled. This is not a functional problem.Control the track position automatically! Press TRACKING/V-LOCK + and - simultaneously to go backto automatic tracking.