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[_Important:
_Important:
_Warning:
Your new VCR will eject the tape if you improperly
load it. If the
VCR ejects the tape, remove the tape, check to see that the
contents
label is facing you, that
the geared
tape reels are facing
downwards,
wait a few seconds;, and try agaiL
Unloadinga tape
O
Press the EJECT
button
on the front oftke
VCR. If the VCR
POWER
is off, the_ VCR will turn
on, eject the tape, then turn
off.
O
Remove the tape.
You cannot
eject a tape while it is recording:.
_._oumust first press
STOP.
preventingaccidentalerasure
Tapes
come with a tab which, when removed,
prevents
you from
recording
over them.
If you attempt
to record over a tape that
has
had this tab removed,
the VCR will eject it. To record over such a
tape, simply place a piece of vinyl tape over the opening.
using repairedtapes
I We recommend
that you take any broken
oz'torn tapes to a
professional
for repair'. If you :repair a torn tape with improper
materials,
you could damage
your VCR when you play the tape.
head cleaning
Your VCR automatically
cleans the head ai_.d the drum of the
VCR whenever
you load a tape.. If you see "noJse" or snow when
playing
a tape, eject the tape, re-load
the tape, then wait 3 or 4
seconds.
Repeat
this process
several
times
to Jmprove the picture.
P!aying a Tape
Now that your VCR is connected
and properly
set up, and you
know how to view a picture
coming from your VCR, it's time to
play a tape. This section describes:
• Playing
back a tape, and
• Using basic playback
controls.
- Playingback a tape
Beforeyoubegin,you needto know:
• how to view the picture
c:omingfrom
yoar VCR. (See page
21.)
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