VCR BASICS
PLAYING A TAPE
1.Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV’s video input).
2.Insert a tape in the VCR.
POWER | PLAY |
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EJECT | STOP | REV | FWD |
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| RECORD |
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If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically begins playback (if the safety tab on the cassette is removed).
•Press FWD or REV to position the tape.
•Press PLAY (if necessary) to begin tape play.
•Press PAUSE for stop action.
•Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture, if necessary.
•Press STOP to stop playback.
AUTOMATIC REWIND
The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER on the VCR (PWR on the remote) and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.
Pause
If you pause, the VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few minutes to reduce tape wear.
TAPE EJECT
Press EJECT on the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape.
Automatic Tracking
The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR.
Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the VCR’s power is turned on.
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