GE VG4269 User manual

WARNING
To reduce risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not
expose this product to
rain or moisture.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE
RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
DO NOT OPEN PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates "dangerous
_, This symbol indicates _t, voltage" inside the product that
important instructions _ presents a risk of electric shock or
accompanying the product, personal injury.
Cautions
NCaution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match the wide blade of the power
cord to the wide slot in the AC outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
Attention: Pour viter les chocs lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la
fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousserjusqOau fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product
for its proper operating voltage.
FCCRegulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user € authority to operate it.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article
820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code,
Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your
VCR. Remove dust from both top and bottom ventilation holes.
Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various
solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials
used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. A nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner/
polisher is recommended.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately, Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model
numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the receiver.
Model No. VG4269
Serial NO.
Purchase Date:
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First Things First ....................... i.................... 3
Setting Up the VCR ....................................... 7
Using the Menu to Set Up Features .............. 8
Language Selection .................................. 8
Cable TV Setup .......................................... 9
VCR Channels List ................................... 10
Auto Scan for Channels .................... 10
Adding or Removing Channels ......... 11
Time and Date ......................................... 12
Setting Time and Date ...................... 12
Second Audio Program .......................... 13
VCR Basics ...................................................... 15
Remote Control Buttons .............................. 16
Playing a Tape .............................................. 17
Automatic Rewind ....................................... 18
Tape Eject ..................................................... 18
Recording ..................................................... 18
Check the Safety Tab .............................. 18
Recording ....................................................... 19
OTR Recording ............................................. 20
Timer Recording ........................................... 21
Stopping a Timer Recording .................. 22
Reviewing and Clearing Programs ........ 22
Recording Broadcast Stereo or SAP
(Second Audio Program) TV ..................... 23
Recording Audio Only ................................. 23
Playing Back Audio Only ............................. 24
Copying and Editing Tapes .......................... 24

Other Features ............................................. 25
Picture Search Options ................................. 26
Forward and Reverse Search .................. 26
Slow Motion ............................................ 26
Tracking ................................................... 27
Time Counter .......................................... 27
On-screen Displays ....................................... 28
Audio Setup Features .................................. 28
Reception ................................................ 29
Tape Playback ............................................... 30
Connections .................................................. 31
Connecting Youro VCR ................................... 32
Jacks and Cables ........................................... 32
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ..... 32
AudioNideo Jacks and Cables
(RCA-type) ............................................ 32
Choosing a VCR Connection ....................... 33
Advantages of AudioNideo Cable
Connections .......................................... 33
TV with RF Jack Only .............................. 34
TV with AudioNideo Jacks ..................... 35
TV with AN Jacks and Cable Box to
Unscramble Pay Channels Only ........... 36
Reference ....................................................... 37
Front Panel ................................................... 38
Display Panel ................................................ 39
Back Panel .................................................... 40
Troubleshooting Tips ................................... 41
How to Find Your TV's
Video Input Channel ................................. 45
Specifications ................................................ 46
Cleaning the VCR ............................... .......... 46
Limited Warranty ......................................... 47
Index ............................................................. 48
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Welcome To Your New VCR...
To help you get started using your VCR with as
little reading as possible, we've put all the basic
information needed in the first three sections. To
help you out, there's even an initial setup feature
the first time you turn on your VCR which walks
you through several set up steps at once.
Getting Started
Before this first step, though, learning about
the time and date, your remote control's features,
working with channels, and basic video tape
operations are essential to get all you can out
of the VCR. Once you are comfortable with these
features, feel free to refer to other sections
because they cover the more detailed information.
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What Remains?
The final sections of this manual contain
playback and recording information, a detailed
connections section, and a reference section
including troubleshooting tips, warranty
information, and an index.
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These note boxes give you tips for
your new video cassette recorder.
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Step 1: What's in the Box?
The following items come packed in the box:
VCR
Remote control
RF coaxial cable
2 "AA" Batteries
STEP 2: Install Batteries in the
Remote Control
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Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the
batteries in your VCR remote.
1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.
2. Place the batteries into the remote's back panel. Match the
positive (+) and negative (-) ends of each battery to the
diagram inside the battery compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
STEP 3: Connect Your VCR
If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system
and then to your TV, use the VCR's ANT IN and RF OUT jacks for
a good signal as shown to the right.
If you have a TV with AUDIONIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a
better connection. Refer to the section, Connections, toward
the back of the manual, for additional connection options.
STEP 4: Plug in the VCR
Your VCR°spower cord has a plastic band strung through the
blades. Remove plastic band before plugging the cord into
the power outlet. To remove band, cut with a pair of scissors
and pull it free of the blades. Once the plastic is removed, match
the wide blade of the power cord to the wide slot in the AC
outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
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STEP 5: Tune the TV
Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing
channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input.
If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors
with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4switch to channel 3
or channel 4--the channel you want to use on your TV.
If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
with audio/video cables, select the TV's video input with
the remote control's INPUT button to see the signal. For
more information see, "How to Find Your TV's Video input
Channel," in the Reference section of this manual.
STEP 6: Turn on the VCR
Press POWER on the VCR's front panel or the POWER button
on the remote control to turn on the VCR. After connecting
your VCR to a TV correctly and tuning to the proper viewing
channel, the first time you turn the VCR on, press the MENU
button to display LANGUAGE screen. This is the start of an
initial set up which helps you set different options for your
VCR.
STEP 7: Initial Setup
Your VCR will ask you to select a language after it has been
hooked up to the TV, plugged in, and turned on. Then press
the MENU button.
VCR Viewing Channel
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A/V input/output jacks Channel 314switch
When using the ANT IN and RF OUT
jacks to connect your VCR, tune your
TV to channel 3 or 4.
The 3-4 switch on the back of the VCR
determines which TV channel is used
to see VCR's picture.
When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
on the rear of the VCR to connect to
your TV, you must tune to the TV's
video input channel. For more
information about selecting your
video input channel see, "How to Find
Your TV's Video Input Channel," in
the Reference section of this manual.
LANGUAGE
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ESPA_OL
SELECT=(A T)
END=tMENU)
English is selected as the default language but you can
change it to French or Spanish by using the • • arrow
buttons on the remote control to highlight your selection.
When the language you want all screens to appear in is
highlighted, press the MENU button on the remote control.
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STEP 8: Access the Menus
The MENU and arrow buttons let you access, select, and change
your VCR's preferences. For example, once you have finished
choosing a language, it would be a good time to set the time
and date.
The VCR's main MENU will be displayed once you are finished
choosing a language. In the main MENU, you are offered the
choices of PROGRAM, SETUP, and PRESET.
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2.
Use the • •arrow keys to highlight the PRESET selection,
and press ENTER on the remote control to select it.
In the PRESET menu, the CLOCK SET selection is
highlighted by default. Press the ENTER button on the
remote control to display the next menu:
CLOCK SET
TIME DATE YEAR
SELECT_(A•_ b)
ENO=(RENU)
MENU
PROGRAM
SET UP
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EN PRESET
CH MEMORY
SELECT=(AV)
END=(MENU)
Use the remote control's ••arrow
buttons to highlight the menu selections
you want, Then, press the ENTER button to
make your selection.
.The ••<, arrow buttons on the remote control are used
to highlight different parts of the time and date. The hour is
highlighted first by default, and "12" is blinking. Use the
• v arrows to set the hour. To change the hour to PM, scroll
with the • • arrows until the right hour is selected.
Next, highlight the minutes using the <, arrow buttons on
the remote control. Select the proper time using the • •
arrows again to scroll through the numbers.
The date and year are selected by first highlighting the
number with the 4, arrow buttons and then using the
• • arrow buttons to scroll to the proper numbers. When
you are finished setting the date and time, press the MENU
button on the remote control to return to the main MENU.
All other on-screen menus work in a similar method using
the remote control to follow on-screen instructions. See the
next section, Additional Set-Up Features, for detailed
information about accessing individual menus.
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On-screen Guide and
Additional Setup Features
Below is a list of setup features that you need to
set up before using your VCR for the first time.
Select a Language
Cable/Antenna Selection
Setup for a Cable Box
Set up the Antenna
Set time and Date
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Adding and Deleting Channels
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Using the Menu to Set Up Features
You can set up your VCR's features by using the remote
control's buttons to enter your choices from on-screen
instructions. Each menu item is explained in this section.
There are a few setups that need to be completed before other
features can be used. For example, before you can record a
show using the PROGRAM feature, you must first set the time
and date and scan for available channels.
Before you can make any selections though, you must first
determine which language you want your VCR to display
information.
Language Selection
1. On your remote control, press the MENU button to display
the VCR's main MENU.
MENU
PROGRAN
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PRESET
SELECT=(&• ENTER)
END=(RENU)
Use the remote control's Av arrow keys to highlight the
SET UP selection, then press ENTER on the remote control.
SET UP
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ANTENNA NRNUB
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SELECT=(k•• _)
END=(MENU)
3. Use the • •arrow buttons on the remote control to
highlight the LANGUAGE selection. Then, use the <-
arrow buttons on the remote to highlight English (ENG),
Fran_ais (French) (FRA), or Espafiol (Spanish) (ESP). When
the proper language is highlighted, press MENU on the
remote to return to the main menu.
On-Screen Menus
Not all the VCR screens are shown in
this manual when explaining the
features.
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Cable TV Setup
This setup applies only when you have cable television. To select
between a regular TV antenna and a cable input:
1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR's
main MENU.
MENU
PROGRAR
SET UP
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SELECT=(A• ENTER)
END=(HENU)
Use the • •arrow keys to highlight the PRESET selection,
and press ENTER on the remote control.
PRESET
CLOCK SET
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SELECT=(A•)
END=(MENU)
,Use the ••arrow keys to highlight the CH MEMORY
selection, and press ENTER on the remote control.
EH RERORY
m] IEAT
EAUTO SCAN ON
ADO CH --CH
ERASE EH --CH
SELECT=(&•" ")
END=(RENU)
4, Use the < m,arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the
CATV selection, then press MENU on the remote control.
Your VCR is now set up to accept a cable signal. You will
tune to the channel that your TV uses to see the signal. If
recording cable TV programming, you need to make sure
the VCR is set to this same channel (usually 03, 04, or the
Video Input Channel).
Video Input Channel?
If you use your Audio/Video jacks to
connect your VCR to your TV, then
you need to tune to the TV's video
input channel to see the picture.
For more information on the superior
quality of a video input channel
picture, see How to Find Your TV'S
Video Input Channel in the Reference
section of this manual or your TV's
User's Guide,
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VCR Channels List
Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory,
but you will probably want to add or delete channels
depending on personat preference, and whether channels are
active in your area. If you have cable television, you will want
to set the antenna for CATV (see previous page).
Using Auto Scan to Search for ChanneLs
I. Press the MENU button on your remote control to display
the VCR's main MENU.
MENU
PROGRAM
SET UP
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2.
SELECT=(&• ENTER)
END=(MENU)
Use the • • arrow keys to highlight the PRESET selection,
and press ENTER on the remote control.
PRESET
CLOCK SET
=m,,..
SELECT=(k •)
ENO=(MENU)
3. Use the •• arrow keys to highlight the CH MEMORY
selection, and press ENTER on the remote control.
CH MEMORY
TV/CATV TV CATV
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ADD CN --CH
ERASE CH --CH
SELECT=(&•< ")
END=(RENU)
4. Use the •• arrow keys to highlight the AUTO SCAN
selection, and then use the • • arrow keys to highlight ON.
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Auto Scan
Use the Auto Scan feature to place
all available channels in memory.
If you ever change cable or antenna
signals, you may need to Auto Scan
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The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this
takes about one to-two minutes.
If you have CATV selected, then the VCR searches for cable
channels.
If you have TV selected, then the VCR searches for local
broadcast stations.
When the scan is complete, the VCR will blink the OFF
selection under the AUTO SCAN selection.
Adding or Removing Channels
You may want to add or remove channels after you AUTO
SCAN, especially if some of the channels have weak signals or
you don't want to watch them.
1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR's
main MENU, then scroll until the PRESET selection is
highlighted and press ENTER.
2. Use the A v arrow keys to highlight the CH MEMORY
selection, and press ENTER on the remote control.
3. To add channels, use the • •arrow keys to highlight the
ADD CH selection, and the screen displays:
CH HEHORY
TV/CATV TV CATV
AUTO SCAN OFF ON
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ERASE CH --CH
BIB TO SET CH
PUSH 0-9 KEYS BB
SELECT=(AV)
END=(RENU)
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Use the 0-9 buttons on the remote to enter the channel you
wish to add. The cursor will blink for a moment over the
ADD CH heading and then return to the -- once the channel
has been added to memory.
To remove a channel, use the • • arrow buttons to highlight
the ERASE CH selection.
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Selecting Channels
The Channel up and down buttons
access those channels active in
your VCR channel list.
You can still access channels not
on the channel list by using the
number buttons on the remote
control,
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CH RERORY
TV/CATV TV CATV
AUTO SCAN O_rF ON
ADD CH --CH
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iTO SET CH
PUSH 0-9 KEYSi
SELECT=(AV)
END=(MENU)
Use the 0-9 buttons on the remote control to enter the
channel you wish to remove. The cursor will blink for a
moment over the ERASE CH header and then return to the
-- prompt.
Time and Date
The time and date need to be set before you can record any
show you program into the VCR's memory. Time and date must
also be set before the clock will display properly on the front of
the recorder.
Setting Time and Date
1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR's
main MENU.
HENU
PROGRAM
SET UP
2.
SELECT=(&• ENTER)
END=(RENU)
Use the Av arrow keys on the remote control to highlight
the PRESET selection, then press ENTER on the remote
control.
PRESET
CH NENORY
SELECT=(& T)
ENP=(RENU)
3. The CLOCK SET selection is already highlighted. Hit the
ENTER button on the remote control to access the menu.
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CLOCK GET
TIME DATE YEAR
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SELECT=(&•4 ")
END=(MENU)
Use the &v arrow keys on the remote control to scroll
through the time until the right hour is selected (including
AM or PM). Use the arrow buttons to select minutes, month
and date, and finally the year using the arrow buttons to
scroll to the right number. Once you have set the time and
date, press ENTER on the remote control to return to the
previous MENU.
Second Audio Program
Some broadcasters may offer programs with stereo audio or a
Second Audio Program (SAP). To take advantage of this second
audio signal, you must first turn on the VCR's SAP feature:
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the
VCR's main MENU.
RENU
PROGRAH
2.
PRESET
SELECT=(&• ENTER)
ENG=(MENU)
Use the •• arrow keys on the remote control to highlight
the SET UP selection, then press ENTER on the remote
control.
SET UP
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ANTENNA RANUmlim
LANGUAGE mFRA ESP
SELECT=(k•4 ")
END=(RENU)
3, In the SET UP menu, the SAP selection is already
highlighted. The cursor blinks over the OFF position. To turn
on SAP, use the ,4• arrow buttons on the remote control to
move the highlight over the ON selection. When you are
finished, press MENU to return to the previous screen.
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Learning the Basics to Get
You Started
These VCR basics should be enough for you to
begin enjoying your VCR. Learning to use the
remote control functions, play a recorded tape,
and record a program will help you get the most
out of your VCR.
This section shows you the basics of using your
VCR. It discusses things like using the remote
control, playing a tape, and recording programs. 3
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Remote Control Buttons
(In alphabetical order)
AUDIO SEL toggles the VCR's audio output between Stereo,
Mono L, and Mono R.
CHANNEL Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel
in the VCR's channel memory. Also used to scroll up and down
through on-screen display choices,
CLK/CNTR Toggles between the clock and tape counter displays
both on-screen and on the VCR's front panel.
EJECT Ejects a tape inserted in the VCR.
ENTER Selects a highlighted on-screen display.
FWD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR isstopped. Searches
forward through a tape during playback ("Cue"). Pressing this
button twice toggles between Cue mode and fast-forward mode.
mF
INFD Shows/hides the status displays on the TV screen.
INPUT SELECT Toggles between the line input and the VCR's
tuner. Line input refers to the signal coming from the component
connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the front of the VCR.
MENU Brings up VCR's main MENU on the TV screen. Also exits
out of menu screens to the previous menu.
Numbers (0 through 9, 100) Select a channel up to 99 by
pressing the 0-9 buttons. Select a cable channel over 99 by
pressing the 100 button. When 1- - appears on the screen, press
the other two numbers.
PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSEagain to
return to playback or recording.
PLAY Plays atape.
POWER Turns the VCR on or off.
REC. OTR Pressing both buttons starts VCR recording. When
both buttons are pressed again, the VCR isset to record for a
specific duration of time before automatically shutting off.
Record times are built in half hour intervals from two to six hours.
RESET Resetstime counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change
entries when setting a timer recording.
REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR isstopped. Searches
backward ("Cues") through atape during playback. Starts slow
motion during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.
_"_WER TIMER
RESET
INPUT_
TV'VCR
CLK.CNI_
AUDIOSEL
MEN[
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SHIFT Used to move a cursor right and left in on-screen display
choices.
SLOW Used for slow-motion playback. Pressing this button a
second time slows playback more.
SP.EP Selects a recording speeds Standard Play (SP) or Extended
Play (EP).
STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback,
rewind, or fast forward.
TIMER Readies the VCR for a timer program, and is designated
when the "[] " symbol lights on the front panel. Require that a
timer program has been correctly set and a videotape with the
safety tab in place is in the VCR.
TV,VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from
the VCR or cable/antenna system.
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Playing a Tape
1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or the TV's
video input) and hit the TVoVCR button on the remote so that
the VCR display appears on the VCR'e front panel.
2. Insert a tape in the VCR.
The VCR display indicates that the unit is in
VCR mode, suitable to watch a tape.
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The tape automatically begins playback (if the safety tab on
the cassette is removed).
Press FWD or REV to position the tape.
Press PLAY on the VCR or remote control (if necessary) to
begin tape play.
Press PAUSE on remote for Still Picture.
Press SLOW on the remote control for slow motion playback.
Press STOP/EJECT on VCR (STOP on remote) to stop playback.
Pause
If you pause, the VCR automatically
switches from pause to PLAY after a
few minutes to reduce tape wear.
Automatic Tracking
The VCR has automatic tracking
which adjusts the picture when
playing back a tape recorded on
another VCR. Automatic tracking
is turned on whenever a tape is
inserted or the VCR's power is
turned on.
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Automatic Rewind
The VCR automatically rewinds a tape if it reaches the end
of the tape during playback.
Tape Eject
Press STOPeEJECTon the VCR (EJECTon the remote) when a
tape is stopped to eject it. A tape can be ejected even when the
VCR is turned off.
Recording
If you want to record something that you're watching, you can
use basic recording methods:
1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SpoEp button on the
remote to change between SP and ER
2. Press the RECORD button (REC/OTR buttons on the remote)
to begin recording.
3. Press STOP to stop recording.
If you just want to pause the recording for a short time
(such as during a commercial), press PAUSE instead of STOR
To resume recording, press PAUSE.
Check the Safety Tab
No matter how you record, you need to make sure there is a
tape in the VCR, and that the safety tab on the tape is not
removed. You cannot record on a tape whose safety tab is
missing.
If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it,
simply cover the space with vinyl tape.
Safety Tab
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