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VCR Basics, Basic Recording

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Chapter 4: VCR Features VCR Basics Once your initial settings are complete, you can begin using your DVD/VCR. In order to begin, you must first understand some basic concepts. Playing a tape 1. Tune the TV to your DVD/VCR viewing channel (03, 04, or the Video Input Channel). 2. Insert a tape in the DVD/VCR. • Press FORWARD or REVERSE to cue the tape to the desired position during Play mode. • Press PLAY (if necessary) to begin tape play. • Press PAUSE to stop action. For slow-motion playback, press FORWARD (while picture is paused). To move one frame at a time, press PAUSE on the remote (while paused). • Press CHANNEL +/- (or CH +/- on the remote) to remove any streaks from the picture, if necessary. • Press STOP to stop playback. Automatic Rewind The DVD/VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. Tape Eject Press the EJECT button on the DVD/VCR when stopped to eject the tape. You can also press the OPEN•CLOSE button on the remote control. Basic Recording 1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote control. 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. Safety Tab Check the Safety Tab Make sure there is a tape in the DVD/VCR with its safety tab in place. You cannot record on a tape if the safety tab has been removed. If the safety tab is removed and you want to record, simply cover the hole with adhesive tape. Chapter 4 25 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.

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Chapter 4
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Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
Chapter 4: VCR Features
VCR Basics
Once your initial settings are complete, you can begin using your DVD/VCR. In order to begin, you must
first understand some basic concepts.
Playing a tape
1.
Tune the TV to your
DVD/VCR viewing channel (03, 04, or the Video Input Channel).
2.
Insert a tape in the DVD/VCR.
• Press
FORWARD or
REVERSE to cue the tape to the desired position during Play mode.
• Press
PLAY (if necessary) to begin tape play.
•
Press PAUSE to stop action. For slow-motion playback, press FORWARD (while picture is
paused). To move one frame at a time, press PAUSE on the remote (while paused).
• Press
CHANNEL +/- (or CH +/- on the remote) to remove any streaks from the picture, if
necessary.
•
Press STOP to stop playback.
Automatic
Rewind
The DVD/VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback.
Tape Eject
Press
the EJECT button on the DVD/VCR when stopped to eject the tape. You can also press the
OPEN•CLOSE button on the remote control.
Basic Recording
1.
Set the tape speed by pressing the
SPEED button on the remote control.
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.
Safety Tab
Check the
Safety Tab
Make sure there is a tape in the DVD/VCR with its safety tab
in place. You cannot record on a tape if the safety tab has
been removed. If the safety tab is removed and you want to
record, simply cover the hole with adhesive tape.