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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 (PLAY) (if necessary) to begin tape
play.
• Press PLAY•PAUSE (PAUSE) for stop action.
• Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from
the picture, if necessary.
• Press STOP•EJECT (STOP) to stop playback.
Tape Eject
Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR when it is stopped to
eject the tape.
POWER
CHANNELSTOP• EJECT
TRACKING
RECORD
REV
PLAY• PAUSE
FWD
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.