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VCR Basics
Tape Speeds
SP (Standard Play)
Gives the best quality recording, but
fewer programs can be recorded on
the tape. Special effects such as
pause, slow motion, picture search,
and frame advance work well when
you play back tapes recorded in
this speed.
SLP (Super Long Play)
Gives three times the recording time
of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects
such as pause, slow motion, picture
search, and frame advance work well
when you play back tapes recorded in
this speed.
Recording Time
Cassette SP SLP
T-120 2Hr 6Hr
T-160 2Hr 8Hr
ON•OFF
Turns a compatible TV off and on.
VOL Up and Down
Raises and lowers sound of TV.
Playing a Tape
1.
Tune the TV to its video INPUT viewing channel (usually
channel 3, 4, or INPUT- see “How to Find the TV’s Video Input
Channel” in the
References
section of this manual for more
information).
2.
Insert a tape in the VCR.
REW
RECORD
INPUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
TRACKING
INPUT
STOP•EJECT
TAPE SPEED
PLAY
P
A U S
E
FWD
TV•VCR
POWER
CHANNEL
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 to position the tape.
•
Press PLAY•PAUSE (if necessary) on the VCR (PLAY on remote)
to begin tape play.
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Press PLAY•PAUSE (PAUSE on remote) for stop action.
•
Press TRACK up or down to remove any streaks from the
picture, if necessary.
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Press STOP•EJECT on VCR (STOP on remote) 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 and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.
Tape Eject
Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote) for three seconds
when it is stopped to eject the tape. A tape can be ejected even
when the VCR is off.
