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.
REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches
backward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion during
play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.
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