Chapter 4: Vcr Operation; Inserting And Ejecting A Video Tape; Playing A Video Tape; Playing A Tape - Toshiba M-V19H01 Service Manual

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Inserting and Ejecting
a Video Tape
To insert a video tape:
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Hold the video 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." PAL and S-VHS video
tapes are not compatible
with this unit. Choose brand
name, high quality tapes for
best results.
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Gently push the tape through
the compartment door until
you feel the VCR pull it.
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The TV/VCR loads the tape
automatically.
If the power is off when you
insert a tape, the TV/VCR
turns on automatically.
If the safety tab of your video
tape has been removed, the
tape begins to play
automatically.
For more information on the
safety tab, see page 28.
To eject a video cassette tape:
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Press STOP to stop playing
the tape.
When you're finished playing a
video tape, rewind it and
remove it from the TV/VCR to
protect it from wear and tear.
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Press STOP/EJECT on the
TV/VCR to eject the tape.
Remove the tape and turn off
the TV/VCR.
Playing a
Video Tape

Playing a Tape

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Insert the video tape.
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If the tape doesn't begin to
play automatically, press
PLAY.
The channel indicator, mode
indicator, time counter, and
tape speed appear on the
screen for a moment.
Then, if necessary, the
TV/VCR will automatically
adjust the tape's tracking.
For information on automatic
tracking, see page 15.
For information on the time
counter, see page 15.

Pausing

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While a tape is playing, press
P./STILL to pause the tape.
The TV/VCR does not play
sound while a video tape is
paused.
There may be vertical jitter or
horizontal streaks on the
screen while a tape is
paused. You can try to
eliminate these problems by
pressing the TRK + and TRK –
buttons on the remote
control.
For information on automatic
tracking, see page 15.
After five minutes in pause,
the TV/VCR automatically
stops the tape and switches
to the TV mode to protect the
video heads.
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Press PLAY to resume playing
the tape.