RCA B27TF685 - Manual (Page 56)

54 C HAPTER F OUR : VCR O PERATION
C h a p t e r F o u r
V C R O
P E R AT I O N
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2
Press the STOP/EJECT
button on the front control
to eject the tape.
After ejecting a tape, you should
remove it completely from the
compartment and turn off the VCR.
In this chapter, you will learn how to play a video cassette tape, how to use the time counter and
memory stop features, and how to record a program as you are watching TV.
Using the Safety Tab
Most video cassette tapes have a safety tab that prevent accidental erasure. The safety tab is on the end
opposite from where the arrow points.
The tab must be intact to record. You can repeatedly record over on the same tape as long as the tab is
intact. If you want to protect a tape from accidental erasure, break off the tab.
If you want to erase a recorded tape or record on a cassette with the tab removed, cover the hole with
cellophane tape.
Inserting and Ejecting a Video Cassette Tape
To insert a video cassette tape:
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1
Hold the video cassette
tape window-side up with
the arrow pointing away
from you.
Don’t try to insert a tape upside
down or backwards.
Use only video tapes labeled “VHS.”
European PAL VHS video tapes and
S-VHS pre-recorded tapes aren’t
compatible with this unit. Choose brand
name, high quality tapes for best results.
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2
Gently push the tape
through the compartment
door until you feel the VCR
pull it.
The VCR loads the tape
automatically.
If the power is off when you insert a
tape, the TV turns on automatically.
If the safety tab of your video tape has
been removed, the tape begins to play
automatically. You don’t have to press
PLAY.
To eject a video cassette tape,
1
Press the STOP( )
button to stop playing the
tape.
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When you’re finished playing a
pre-recorded video tape, it’s best to
rewind it to the beginning and remove it
from the VCR to protect it from wear
and tear.
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