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Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR
i Loading and UnloadingTapes
Loadinga tape
[:>Important:
Tapes can be loaded
into your VCR as long as the VCR is plugged
INCORRECT_
in. Even when the VCR POWER
is off, loading a tape will auto-
matically
turn the VCR on. Use only tapes
that have a •
label.
O
Hold the tape so that the long narrow
edge with the contents
label faces towards
you. The other
edge is hinged
and should
face towards
the VCR. The plastic
window that shows the
videotape
should
face up.
Gently
insert
the tape into the cassette
slot until
the VCR
automatically
takes
it in.
_>Important:
Your 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 down-
wards,
wait a few seconds,
and try again.
Unloadinga tape
Press the EJECT
button
on the front of the VCR or on the
remote
control.
If the VCR POWER
is off, the VCR will turn
on, eject the tape, then turn off.
Remove the tape.
[:>Important:
You cannot
eject a tape while it is recording.
You must first press
STOP.
Preventingaccidental erasure
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I
Erasure prevention tab
Tapes come with a tab that, when removed,
prevents
you from
recording
on the tape. If you attempt
to record over a tape that
has had this tab removed,
the VCR will briefly display
an error
message
on the TV screen
and will eject the tape. To record over
such a tape, simply
place a piece of vinyl tape over the opening.
Using repairedtapes
"Warning:
We recommend
that you take any broken
or 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.
Headcleaning
Your VCR automatically
cleans
the head and the drum of the
VCR whenever
you load a tape. If you see "noise" 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 improve
the picture.
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