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● In this VCR, use only tapes with the mark.
● Make sure any light adhesive stick-on notes are removed from
the video cassette tape before putting the tape in the VCR.
Removable labels like these can jam the VCR.
● Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your VCR’s excel-
lent performance. This VCR has an Automatic Head Cleaner.
However, the video heads will eventually require replacement,
which should be performed only by an authorized service center.
Before Using Your VCR 5
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
1
Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the
remote control by pressing the tab, then lifting the lid.
2
Place three AA batteries inside the battery compartment
with their polarities (
+
and
–
ends) aligned as indicated.
3
Replace the battery compartment lid.
• The remote control and its batteries
are supplied.
• Do not mix alkaline and man-
ganese batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
Helpful Hints
Using the Remote Control
● Point the remote control at the VCR’s remote sensor (see page
28) when using the remote control to operate the VCR. Point
the remote control at the TV when using the remote control
to operate the TV. Point the remote control at the Cable Box
or Digital Satellite System when using the remote control to
operate the Cable Box or Satellite System.
● Do not put objects between the remote control and the VCR.
● Before you use the remote control to operate your TV, you
must first press the TV button.
● Before you use the remote control to operate your Cable Box
or Digital Satellite System, you must first press the CBL/DSS
button.
● When you press the POWER button on the VCR to turn on the
VCR, the remote control beeps. (The exception is when you
plug the VCR power cord into the wall outlet for the first time.)
Press any button on the remote control to stop it. LOCATING
REMOTE will appear on-screen. See page 22 for details.
VCR maintenance
Video cassette tapes have record tabs to ensure that recordings
are not accidentally erased.
1
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the tab with a
screwdriver.
2
To record again, cover the hole with cellophane tape.
Erasure Prevention
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