VHSPlaybackManual trackingThe unit sets tracking automatically. If a cassette was recorded on another unit, it maybe necessary to set tracking manually.Automatic trackingHandling video cassettesIf the video cassette is not in use, remove it from the unit and store it in its jacket.Avoid recording on the same tape section multiple times in order to avoid wearingout the video tape prematurely.Carefully insert the cassette into the video recorder to avoid damage.Do not expose the video cassette to high humidity, temperature or dust particles.Do not store the video cassette near magnetic waves, such as television sets.Do not use defective cassettes and do not try to repair them.Do not open the housing or the protective flap on the front side of the cassette anddo not touch the tape.Use high-quality name-brand cassettes, such as those made by Panasonic.When playing cassettes recorded on another VHS-Recorder, there may be a slightdecrease in picture quality.Write-protecting cassettesRemove the write-protection tab to protect cassettes from accidentally being erased.If you want to record to a protected cassette, cover the gap with adhesive tape.Cleaning video headsUse a cleaning tape to clean the video heads.The picture shows interference or is blurred during playback.! During normal playback or in slow motion, press until theblurriness disappears.If freeze frames are blurry, first switch the unit to slow motion and then adjust thetracking.Tracking cannot be controlled on some video cassettes. This does not indicatefunctional problems.TRACKING/V-LOCK +/-! Press and at the same time to return to automatictracking.On some TVs, the picture can move up or down when special playback functionsare used.This does not indicate functional problems.TRACKING/V-LOCK + -22S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)It is possible to play cassettes that were recorded on an S-VHS unit. The picturequality is the same as a VHS recording. Depending on the video tape used, slightpicture distortions may occur.An S-VHS recording is not possible with this unit.