Connections & Setup
Chapter 1
13
VCR Basics
Once your initial settings are complete, you can begin using your VCR. In order to begin, you
must first understand some basic concepts.
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Safety Tab
Automatic Tracking
The VCR has automatic tracking
which adjusts the picture when
playing back a tape recorded on
another VCR. To adjust tracking
manually, use the TRACKING -/+
buttons on the remote control.
Playing a Tape
1.
Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (03, 04, or the video line 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 tape is removed).
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Press FWD or REV (FORWARD or REVERSE on the remote control) to
cue the tape at the desired starting position.
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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 (TR or – on the remote
control) 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 the ON•OFF button and the VCR will
turn off after finishing. If the tape has no safety tab, it will be ejected.
Tape Eject
Press the EJECT button on the VCR when stopped to eject the tape. You can
also press and hold the remote control’s STOP button for three seconds.
Recording
To Capture Programming with Basic Recording Methods:
1.
Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote control
(see
Tape Speed
on page 23 for information about recording speeds).
2.
Press the RECORD button to begin recording.
3.
Press the STOP button to halt recording.
If you just want to pause the recording for a short time (like during a
commercial), press PAUSE instead of STOP.
Check the Safety Tab
No matter which recording option you use, make sure there is a tape in the
VCR with its safety tab in place. You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab
removed. If the safety tab is removed and you want to record, simply cover the
hole with adhesive tape.
