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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.
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 (FORWARD or REVERSE on remote) to
position the tape.
• Press PLAY•PAUSE (if necessary) on the VCR (PLAY on remote)
to begin tape play.
• Press PLAY•PAUSE (PAUSE on remote) for stop action.
• Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the
picture, if necessary.
• Press STOP•EJECT on VCR (STOP on remote) to stop playback.

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.

Pause

If you pause, the VCR automatically
switches from pause to stop after a
few minutes to reduce tape wear.
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 – – appears on the screen. Then press the other
two numbers.
OFF Turns the TV off.
VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV.
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