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VCR Basics
VCR Function Buttons
ANTENNA Switches the picture signal so that it either
comes from the VCR or cable/antenna system. Turns VCR
indicator in VCR display panel on or off.
Arrow Buttons (
) Allow you to move through the
menus, enter data, and change settings of selected
features.
CH + and – Selects next higher or lower channel in the
VCR’s channel memory.
CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to
change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording.
EDIT Simultaneously pauses and unpauses two VCRs when
dubbing.
FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is
stopped. Searches forward through a tape during playback.
Starts slow motion during play-pause and increases slow-
motion speed.
FR. ADV (Frame Advance) Advances the tape one frame
at a time during play-pause.
GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one
channel and then select another using the number buttons.
Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels.
INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen.
INPUT Selects between the line inputs and the VCR’s tuner.
Line input refers to the signal coming from the component
connected to the audio/video input jacks on the back or
front of the VCR.
MENU Displays and accesses menu system.
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.
ON•OFF Turns the VCR off or on.
PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to
return to playback or recording.
PLAY Plays a tape.
RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for Express
Recording.
If you have trouble getting a picture
on the TV screen, refer to “How to
Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel”
or “Troubleshooting” in the
References section of this manual for
assistance..
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Pause
If you pause, the VCR automatically
switches from pause to stop after a
few minutes to reduce tape wear.