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Playing a Tape
Playing a Tape
This section introduces you to the basic operation of your VCR and discusses the following playback features:
■ Auto Play ■ Manual Tracking ■ Tape Playback
■ Pause for Stop Action ■ DISPLAY Button ■ Pro-Tect Plus
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■ Slow Motion ■ Program Information ■ Index Search
■ Picture Search ■ Time Counter ■ Go-To Search
■ Frame Advance ■ Auto Repeat ■ Blank Search
■ Automatic Tracking
To Play a Tape
1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TVÕs video input to see
the picture from the VCR.
2. Insert a tape in the VCR.
VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in indicator lights, and
the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV/VCR feature is set to ON. The
tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has
been removed and the Auto Play feature is turned on.
3. Press PLAY, if necessary. PLAY appears in the VCRÕs display panel.
4. Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the
picture, if necessary. (Details are on page 27.)
5. Press STOP.
6. Press REW on the remote or turn the SHUTTLE DIAL toward REW
on the VCR.
The VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the end of the
tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press PWR and the
VCR will turn off after rewinding.
7. Press EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely
rewound.
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