Curtis Mathes CMC19410 Chapter Four Vcr Operation, Inserting and Ejecting a Video Tape, Pausing

CHAPTER FOUR VCR OPERATION

Inserting and Ejecting

a Video Tape

Playing a Video Tape

To insert a video tape:

1Hold the video tape window- side up, with the arrow pointing away from you.

Don’t try to insert a tape upside down or backwards.

Use only video tapes labeled “VHS.” PAL and S-VHS video tapes are not compatible with this unit. Choose brand name, high quality tapes for best results.

2Gently push the tape through the compartment door until you feel the VCR pull it in.

The TV/VCR loads the tape automatically.

If the power is off when you insert a tape, the TV/VCR turns on automatically.

If the safety tab of your video tape has been removed, the tape begins to play automatically.

✔For more information on the safety tab, see page 40.

To eject a video cassette tape:

1Press STOP to stop playing the tape.

✔When you’re finished playing a video tape, rewind it and remove it from the TV/VCR to protect it from wear and tear.

2Press STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR to eject the tape.

Remove the tape and turn off the TV/VCR.

Playing a Tape

1Insert the video tape.

2If the tape doesn’t begin to play automatically, press PLAY.

Play

Then, if necessary, the TV/VCR will automatically adjust the tape’s tracking.

✔For information on automatic tracking, see page 25.

✔For information on the time counter, see page 25.

Pausing

1While a tape is playing, press P./STILL to pause the tape.

There may be vertical jitter or horizontal streaks on the screen while a tape is paused. You can try to eliminate these problems by pressing the TRK + and TRK – buttons on the remote control.

✔For information on automatic tracking, see page 25.

After five minutes in pause, the TV/VCR automatically enters PLAY mode to protect the video heads.

2Press PLAY to resume playing the tape.

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