Chapter3:OperatingYourVCR LoadingandUnloadingTapes(cont.)
Preventingaccidentalerasure
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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 eject the tape. To record
over such a tape, simply place a piece of _4ny:Ltape over the
opening.
$ Playinga Tape
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Usingrepairedtapes
We recommend that you take any broken or torn tapes to a
professional for repair. If you repair a torn t,_pe with improper
materials, you could damage your VCR when you play the tape.
Now that your VCR is connected and properly set up, and you
know how to view a picture coming from y(mr VCR, it's time to
play a tape. This section describes:
• Playing back a tape, and
• Using basic playback controls.
Playingbackatape
Beforeyoubegin,youneedtoknow:
• how to view the picture coming from your VCR (page 22).
O To play a tape, load a pre-recorded cassette.
O Press the PLAY/STOP button on the front panel or on the
remote control.
The VCR will automatically :play the tape at the correct speed.
When the VCR reaches the end of the tape, it will automatically
rewind the tape and stop. You can stop playing by pressing PLAY/
STOP.
You can play back a tape recorded in S-VHS format with stan-
dard VHS resolution (S-VHS quasi playback). You cannot obtain
the original resolution of S-_TIS. This feature functions only
during playback.
[_Important: Depending on the tapes you are using, some interference may
appear on the screen during S-VHS quasi playback.
Usingbasicplaybackcontrols
rewindinga tape
Press the REW button on the remote control or on the front panel.
If the tape is stopped, you will begin rewin&mg. If the tape is
playing, you will begin "reverse speed search", with picture.
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