Panasonic DMR-ES30V Operating Guide

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SKIP/INDEX
Playback 
VHS index search system (VISS)
This unit records special index signals with each recording. The 
index search function uses these signals. Thus, you can quickly 
find the beginning of a desired recording. You can search for up 
to 20 index signals.
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Press INDEX during the recording or in stop mode.   
tape 
forwards /  
 tape rewinds. The unit automatically begins 
playback when the index signal is found. The number of 
jumps increases with each press of the button.
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Press STOP    to end the search.
S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)
It is possible to playback cassettes that were recorded on an 
S-VHS unit. The picture quality is similar to a VHS recording. 
Depending on the video tape used, slight image distortions 
can occur. An S-VHS recording is not possible with this unit.
Setting the track position manually
The unit automatically sets the track position. If a cassette was 
recorded on another unit, it may be necessary to set the track 
position manually if you experience distortions.
VHS playback with high picture quality
You can play video cassettes in a high picture quality via the 
TP channel (copy input channel) in progressive or RGB mode. 
The television must be RGB- or progressive-capable. 
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Press DVD and use CH    ,   to select the TP channel.
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Press VHS and then PLAY   . Playback begins.
If the index signals are too close together, this function may not 
work. Thus, the recordings should be at least 5 minutes long. 
The picture is noisy or unclear during playback. 
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During normal or slow-motion
playback, press 
TRACKING/V-LOCK + / -, until 
the noise disappears.
If the still picture is noisy, 
first switch the unit to slow-motion 
and then set the track position.
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With some televisions, the picture can be displaced up or down 
during some special playback functions. These are not functional 
problems.
Some video cassettes do not allow the track position to be 
controlled. This is not a functional problem.
Control the track position automatically
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Press TRACKING/V-LOCK + and - simultaneously to go back 
to automatic tracking.