VCR BASICS
VCR FUNCTION BUTTONS
ANTENNA Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or cable/antenna system. Turns VCR indicator in VCR display panel on or off.
Arrow Buttons (
) Allow you to move through the menus, enter data, and change settings of selected features.
CH + and – Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory.
CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording.
EDIT Simultaneously pauses and unpauses two VCRs when dubbing.
FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches forward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion during
FR.ADV (Frame Advance) Advances the tape one frame at a time during
GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels.
INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen.
INPUT Selects between the line inputs and the VCR’s tuner. Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio/video input jacks on the back or front of the VCR.
MENU Displays and accesses menu system.
Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until “1 –
ON•OFF Turns the VCR off or on.
PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to return to playback or recording.
PLAY Plays a tape.
RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for Express Recording.
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If you have trouble getting a picture on the TV screen, refer to “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” or “Troubleshooting” in the References section of this manual for assistance..
Pause
If you pause, the VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few minutes to reduce tape wear.
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