VCR Features

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Time Counter
The time counter shows the actual time used in recording or playing back a
tape. The time counter helps locate the beginning or end of recorded events. It
resets to 0:00:00 whenever a tape is ejected from the VCR.
For example, if you record a 30-minute program at the beginning of a tape,
rewind it, and then want to go to the end of the first program to start another
recording:
1. Press the INFO button twice to display only the time counter.
2. Press the CLEAR button to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.
3. Press the FORWARD button (FWD on the VCR) to advance a tape until the
time counter reads 0:30:00.
4. Press STOP. This is the approximate end of a 30-minute program (you may
want to press PLAY to verify). When the tape is cued correctly, you can
begin recording.
5. Press the INFO button to remove the time counter from the screen and
return to the normal display mode.
On-Screen Displays
The INFO button displays the status of the VCR (Stop, Play Record, etc.) as well
as the channel number, time counter position, date, time, and tape speed on
the TV screen.
Note: The date and time must be set before they can be displayed.
1. Press the INFO button to show the on-screen displays. The current time is
displayed in the VCR’s front panel.
2. Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen. The
time counter is also displayed in the VCR’s front panel.
3. Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the TV screen. The time
counter remains in the VCR’s display panel. This is useful for dubbing
tapes.
4. Press INFO again to return to normal display. The current time is displayed
in the VCR’s display panel.
Note: Turning off the VCR also resets the displays.
No displays will appear
(useful for dubbing)
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