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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.
PLAY
STOP
PAUSE
RECORD
POWER
EJECT
REV
FWD
If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically
begins playback (if the safety tab on the cassette is removed).
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Press FWD or REV to position the tape.
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Press PLAY (if necessary) to begin tape play.
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Press PAUSE for stop action.
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Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the
picture, if necessary.
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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.
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.
Tape Eject
Press EJECT on the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape.
