User manual, English (US)
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... the MC09D1MG TV/VCR and explains how to the point of the following measures: 1. Features • Automatic Channel Setup • Automatic Head Cleaner • Automatic Tracking Adjustment • Daylight-Savings Time • English or Spanish displays • High Quality (HQ) System • One-Touch Recording • Real-Time Tape Counter • Remote Control or Front Panel menu access • Rental Playback • Repeat Play • ShowGuardTM - Indefinite Timer Recording memory • Sleep Timer • Special...
... the MC09D1MG TV/VCR and explains how to the point of the following measures: 1. Features • Automatic Channel Setup • Automatic Head Cleaner • Automatic Tracking Adjustment • Daylight-Savings Time • English or Spanish displays • High Quality (HQ) System • One-Touch Recording • Real-Time Tape Counter • Remote Control or Front Panel menu access • Rental Playback • Repeat Play • ShowGuardTM - Indefinite Timer Recording memory • Sleep Timer • Special...
User manual, English (US)
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...Before Using the TV/VCR 5 Hooking Up the TV/VCR 6-7 Setting TV Channels for the First Time 8 Selecting a Menu Language 9 Resetting TV Channels 10 Adding/Deleting Channels 11 Setting the Clock 12-15 Daylight-Savings Time 16 Description of Controls Remote Control Buttons 17 Front Panel 18 Rear Panel 19 On-Screen Status Displays 20 Adjusting the Picture Controls 21 Basic Operations Playing 22 Playback Options 23 Recording 24 Recording Options One-Touch Recording 25 Timer Recording 26-28 Timer Recording Auto Return 29 Rerecording (Tape Duplication 30 Playing Options Repeat Play...
...Before Using the TV/VCR 5 Hooking Up the TV/VCR 6-7 Setting TV Channels for the First Time 8 Selecting a Menu Language 9 Resetting TV Channels 10 Adding/Deleting Channels 11 Setting the Clock 12-15 Daylight-Savings Time 16 Description of Controls Remote Control Buttons 17 Front Panel 18 Rear Panel 19 On-Screen Status Displays 20 Adjusting the Picture Controls 21 Basic Operations Playing 22 Playback Options 23 Recording 24 Recording Options One-Touch Recording 25 Timer Recording 26-28 Timer Recording Auto Return 29 Rerecording (Tape Duplication 30 Playing Options Repeat Play...
User manual, English (US)
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... the TV/VCR. Battery Safety q Battery Usage CAUTION - Before Using the TV/VCR 5 1 2 3 Recording Prevention Video cassette tapes have record tabs to maintain its packaging, and this manual contain materials that may result in bodily injury or damage to the unit: Install ALL batteries correctly, with the + and - q Remove any light adhesive stick-on notes from the video cas- Do not mix batteries, for a long time. This TV/VCR has an automatic head cleaning system. TV/VCR Maintenance...
... the TV/VCR. Battery Safety q Battery Usage CAUTION - Before Using the TV/VCR 5 1 2 3 Recording Prevention Video cassette tapes have record tabs to maintain its packaging, and this manual contain materials that may result in bodily injury or damage to the unit: Install ALL batteries correctly, with the + and - q Remove any light adhesive stick-on notes from the video cas- Do not mix batteries, for a long time. This TV/VCR has an automatic head cleaning system. TV/VCR Maintenance...
User manual, English (US)
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... 120V B Hooking Up Your TV/VCR With a Cable Box To view any channel, set the TV/VCR to the A Hooking Up Your TV/VCR With a Cable Signal or Outdoor Antenna ANT(enna) Jack. Extend the antenna and adjust its length, direction, and angle for the clearest picture. Crooked Pin Plug Bent pin Straight Pin Cable Connect a Cable signal or an antenna to the Cable Box output channel (channel 03 or 04). Plug the AC power cord into...
... 120V B Hooking Up Your TV/VCR With a Cable Box To view any channel, set the TV/VCR to the A Hooking Up Your TV/VCR With a Cable Signal or Outdoor Antenna ANT(enna) Jack. Extend the antenna and adjust its length, direction, and angle for the clearest picture. Crooked Pin Plug Bent pin Straight Pin Cable Connect a Cable signal or an antenna to the Cable Box output channel (channel 03 or 04). Plug the AC power cord into...
User manual, English (US)
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... see Resetting TV Channels on the TV/VCR. 2 Press F.FWD/B or REW/s to set channels at the TV/VCR. If you do not need to select ENG- LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] ESPAÑOL B AUTO PRESET Helpful Hints • The TV/VCR distinguishes between standard TV channels and cable channels. • To play or record a video tape before setting TV channels, press the MENU button on the Cable Box or Satellite Box. B LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] ESPAÑOL AUTO PRESET POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP 1 2-3 REW PLAY STOP F.FWD MENU DISPLAY ALT...
... see Resetting TV Channels on the TV/VCR. 2 Press F.FWD/B or REW/s to set channels at the TV/VCR. If you do not need to select ENG- LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] ESPAÑOL B AUTO PRESET Helpful Hints • The TV/VCR distinguishes between standard TV channels and cable channels. • To play or record a video tape before setting TV channels, press the MENU button on the Cable Box or Satellite Box. B LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] ESPAÑOL AUTO PRESET POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP 1 2-3 REW PLAY STOP F.FWD MENU DISPLAY ALT...
User manual, English (US)
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... remove the menu. 1-2 POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP 1,3 REW PLAY STOP F.FWD MENU DISPLAY ALT.CH 123 CH. 456 789 SPEED 0 RESET +100 PAUSE/STILL VOL. TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP B LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 2 Press F.FWD/B or REW/s to remove the menu. M E N U - MC09D1MG 3/22/02 1:15 PM Page 9 Selecting a Menu Language 9 This function affects only the language of the TV/VCR's menu, not the audio of TV programming or video tapes. 1 Press MENU. Press MENU...
... remove the menu. 1-2 POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP 1,3 REW PLAY STOP F.FWD MENU DISPLAY ALT.CH 123 CH. 456 789 SPEED 0 RESET +100 PAUSE/STILL VOL. TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP B LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 2 Press F.FWD/B or REW/s to remove the menu. M E N U - MC09D1MG 3/22/02 1:15 PM Page 9 Selecting a Menu Language 9 This function affects only the language of the TV/VCR's menu, not the audio of TV programming or video tapes. 1 Press MENU. Press MENU...
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... PLAY STOP F.FWD MENU DISPLAY ALT.CH 123 CH. 456 789 SPEED 0 RESET +100 PAUSE/STILL VOL. M E N U - RECORD TIME SEARCH MUTE Helpful Hint • The TV/VCR cannot control or change the channels of the Cable Box or Satellite Box. The TV/VCR scans and memorizes all the active channels in your area. When scanning is complete, the TV/VCR will go to select CHANNEL SET UP. Use the CH(annel) o/p buttons to select AUTO PRESET. TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK B CHANNEL SET...
... PLAY STOP F.FWD MENU DISPLAY ALT.CH 123 CH. 456 789 SPEED 0 RESET +100 PAUSE/STILL VOL. M E N U - RECORD TIME SEARCH MUTE Helpful Hint • The TV/VCR cannot control or change the channels of the Cable Box or Satellite Box. The TV/VCR scans and memorizes all the active channels in your area. When scanning is complete, the TV/VCR will go to select CHANNEL SET UP. Use the CH(annel) o/p buttons to select AUTO PRESET. TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK B CHANNEL SET...
User manual, English (US)
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... MENU. TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK B CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 2 Press PLAY/v or STOP/w to select CHANNEL SET UP. Then, press F.FWD/B. - CHANNEL SET UP - Deleted channels will appear in light red. Helpful Hint • To confirm that a channel has been added or deleted, press the CH(annel) v/w button to see if you wish to add or delete appears. M E N U - Added channels will appear in light blue. RECORD TIME SEARCH...
... MENU. TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK B CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 2 Press PLAY/v or STOP/w to select CHANNEL SET UP. Then, press F.FWD/B. - CHANNEL SET UP - Deleted channels will appear in light red. Helpful Hint • To confirm that a channel has been added or deleted, press the CH(annel) v/w button to see if you wish to add or delete appears. M E N U - Added channels will appear in light blue. RECORD TIME SEARCH...
User manual, English (US)
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..., make sure ... B AUTO CLOCK [ON] AUTO CLOCK CH [AUTO] MANUAL CLOCK SET D.S.T. [OFF] 1-2 POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP 1 REW PLAY STOP F.FWD MENU DISPLAY ALT.CH 123 4 5 6 CH. 789 SPEED 0 RESET +100 PAUSE/STILL VOL. Auto Clock Setting You can have set the clock automatically. • The TV/VCR cannot control or change the channels of the Cable Box or Satellite Box. • If you use the AUTO CLOCK function. Details are correct. Set the TV/VCR to the output channel of the Cable Box or Satellite Box (usually channel 3 or 4), to set...
..., make sure ... B AUTO CLOCK [ON] AUTO CLOCK CH [AUTO] MANUAL CLOCK SET D.S.T. [OFF] 1-2 POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP 1 REW PLAY STOP F.FWD MENU DISPLAY ALT.CH 123 4 5 6 CH. 789 SPEED 0 RESET +100 PAUSE/STILL VOL. Auto Clock Setting You can have set the clock automatically. • The TV/VCR cannot control or change the channels of the Cable Box or Satellite Box. • If you use the AUTO CLOCK function. Details are correct. Set the TV/VCR to the output channel of the Cable Box or Satellite Box (usually channel 3 or 4), to set...
User manual, English (US)
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...cable system, select AUTO CLOCK and press F.FWD/B or REW/s to turn [OFF] this function. HOUR MINUTE -- : -- -- 1-4 POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP 1 REW PLAY STOP F.FWD MENU DISPLAY ALT.CH 123 CH. 456 789 SPEED 0 RESET +100 PAUSE/STILL VOL. Press PLAY/v or STOP/w to select MANUAL CLOCK SET. M E N U - MANUAL CLOCK SET- TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL B SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 2 Press PLAY/v or STOP/w to select SETTING CLOCK. Then, press F.FWD/B. - MANUAL CLOCK SET- Then, press F.FWD/B. - RECORD TIME...
...cable system, select AUTO CLOCK and press F.FWD/B or REW/s to turn [OFF] this function. HOUR MINUTE -- : -- -- 1-4 POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP 1 REW PLAY STOP F.FWD MENU DISPLAY ALT.CH 123 CH. 456 789 SPEED 0 RESET +100 PAUSE/STILL VOL. Press PLAY/v or STOP/w to select MANUAL CLOCK SET. M E N U - MANUAL CLOCK SET- TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL B SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 2 Press PLAY/v or STOP/w to select SETTING CLOCK. Then, press F.FWD/B. - MANUAL CLOCK SET- Then, press F.FWD/B. - RECORD TIME...
User manual, English (US)
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RECORD TIME SEARCH MUTE 2 Press PLAY/v or STOP/w to remove the menu. AUTO CLOCK [ON] AUTO CLOCK CH [AUTO] MANUAL CLOCK SET B D.S.T. [ON] 3 Press MENU to select D.S.T. TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL B SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 1-2 POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP 1,3 REW PLAY STOP F.FWD MENU DISPLAY ALT.CH 123 CH. 456 789 SPEED 0 RESET +100 PAUSE/STILL VOL. M E N U - To turn Daylight-Savings Time ON or OFF, follow the steps below. 1 Press MENU. Helpful Hint • If you cannot use the...
RECORD TIME SEARCH MUTE 2 Press PLAY/v or STOP/w to remove the menu. AUTO CLOCK [ON] AUTO CLOCK CH [AUTO] MANUAL CLOCK SET B D.S.T. [ON] 3 Press MENU to select D.S.T. TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL B SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 1-2 POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP 1,3 REW PLAY STOP F.FWD MENU DISPLAY ALT.CH 123 CH. 456 789 SPEED 0 RESET +100 PAUSE/STILL VOL. M E N U - To turn Daylight-Savings Time ON or OFF, follow the steps below. 1 Press MENU. Helpful Hint • If you cannot use the...
User manual, English (US)
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... scan through the TV/VCR's available channels. CH(annel) o/p Button Press to the TV channel you were viewing previously. Press to select the recording tape speed (SP or SLP). SPEED Button Press to enter digits when setting a timer recording or the clock. RECORD Button Press once to the next step. When setting the clock or a timer recording, press to confirm information and proceed to start a recording. Remote Control Buttons 17 POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP REW PLAY STOP F.FWD MENU DISPLAY ALT.CH...
... scan through the TV/VCR's available channels. CH(annel) o/p Button Press to the TV channel you were viewing previously. Press to select the recording tape speed (SP or SLP). SPEED Button Press to enter digits when setting a timer recording or the clock. RECORD Button Press once to the next step. When setting the clock or a timer recording, press to confirm information and proceed to start a recording. Remote Control Buttons 17 POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP REW PLAY STOP F.FWD MENU DISPLAY ALT.CH...
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... to change a setting of a camcorder or another VCR. REC/OTR (record/one-touch recording) Button Press once to select an item in line input (AUX) mode. Details are on page 24. To access the TV/VCR's menu, press CHANNEL v while in the menu. Turn off . EARPHONE Jack Connect earphones (not supplied) here for example, to adjust the BRIGHTNESS) or to advance to rewind the tape at high speed. F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button When tape playback is...
... to change a setting of a camcorder or another VCR. REC/OTR (record/one-touch recording) Button Press once to select an item in line input (AUX) mode. Details are on page 24. To access the TV/VCR's menu, press CHANNEL v while in the menu. Turn off . EARPHONE Jack Connect earphones (not supplied) here for example, to adjust the BRIGHTNESS) or to advance to rewind the tape at high speed. F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button When tape playback is...
User manual, English (US)
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... clear Helpful Hints • If you do not begin changing an adjustment within five seconds of selecting a control, the Picture Control menu will disappear. • The original settings will probably give you the best picture quality. • The TV/VCR will retain the Picture Control settings even if the power fails. TIMER PROGRAMMING B PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 2 Press PLAY/v or STOP/w until the desired control is displayed. RECORD TIME SEARCH...
... clear Helpful Hints • If you do not begin changing an adjustment within five seconds of selecting a control, the Picture Control menu will disappear. • The original settings will probably give you the best picture quality. • The TV/VCR will retain the Picture Control settings even if the power fails. TIMER PROGRAMMING B PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 2 Press PLAY/v or STOP/w until the desired control is displayed. RECORD TIME SEARCH...
User manual, English (US)
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... PLAY STOP F.FWD MENU DISPLAY ALT.CH 123 4 5 6 CH. 789 SPEED 0 RESET +100 PAUSE/STILL VOL. When recording, you want to record. Cassette type / Playback Time Tape Speed T160 T120 T60 SP(Standard Play) 2 hrs. 40 mins. 2 hrs. 1 hr. SLP(Super Long Play) 8 hrs. 6 hrs. 3 hrs. The REC(ord) light will play only in the speed in which it was recorded. You cannot record in the TV/VCR, press POWER to turn on the TV/VCR...
... PLAY STOP F.FWD MENU DISPLAY ALT.CH 123 4 5 6 CH. 789 SPEED 0 RESET +100 PAUSE/STILL VOL. When recording, you want to record. Cassette type / Playback Time Tape Speed T160 T120 T60 SP(Standard Play) 2 hrs. 40 mins. 2 hrs. 1 hr. SLP(Super Long Play) 8 hrs. 6 hrs. 3 hrs. The REC(ord) light will play only in the speed in which it was recorded. You cannot record in the TV/VCR, press POWER to turn on the TV/VCR...
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... PM Page 26 26 Timer Recording Follow the steps below to program the TV/VCR to record TV programs while you begin, make sure ... q A tape is removed, the cassette will stop recording immediately and eject the tape. B TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 1-4 POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP 1 REW PLAY STOP F.FWD MENU DISPLAY ALT.CH 123 CH. 456 789 SPEED 0 RESET +100 PAUSE/STILL VOL. Then, press F.FWD/B. - B-- - - - - TIMER PROGRAMMING - B 61 - - - - - 7/05 FRI BEGIN...
... PM Page 26 26 Timer Recording Follow the steps below to program the TV/VCR to record TV programs while you begin, make sure ... q A tape is removed, the cassette will stop recording immediately and eject the tape. B TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 1-4 POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP 1 REW PLAY STOP F.FWD MENU DISPLAY ALT.CH 123 CH. 456 789 SPEED 0 RESET +100 PAUSE/STILL VOL. Then, press F.FWD/B. - B-- - - - - TIMER PROGRAMMING - B 61 - - - - - 7/05 FRI BEGIN...
User manual, English (US)
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... REW/s , then press MENU to remove the menu. 6 If the timer recording is in a Timer Recording after you have finished setting it, press POWER to select TIMER PRO- Press F.FWD/B. 3 Press PLAY/v or STOP/w to select a timer recording, then press F.FWD/B. 4 Press F.FWD/B repeatedly to select the information you adjust the times during recording, the recording speed automatically changes to turn off the TV/VCR for the recording. The REC(ord) light will shift forward the...
... REW/s , then press MENU to remove the menu. 6 If the timer recording is in a Timer Recording after you have finished setting it, press POWER to select TIMER PRO- Press F.FWD/B. 3 Press PLAY/v or STOP/w to select a timer recording, then press F.FWD/B. 4 Press F.FWD/B repeatedly to select the information you adjust the times during recording, the recording speed automatically changes to turn off the TV/VCR for the recording. The REC(ord) light will shift forward the...
User manual, English (US)
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... screen. The TV/VCR is intact. Connect the source unit (VCR or camcorder) to AUDIO In 1 Make the connections shown above, using audio and video cables (not supplied). Insert a prerecorded tape in the TV/VCR. Make sure the tape's record tab is now in Line Input or Auxiliary mode. 5 Point the TV/VCR remote control at the TV/VCR. The TV/VCR power will record your TV/VCR at the TV/VCR. If playback begins, press STOP on the unit. 3 The TV/VCR will turn on source unit (VCR or Camcorder) Video Cable from VIDEO OUT to VIDEO In AUDIO VIDEO...
... screen. The TV/VCR is intact. Connect the source unit (VCR or camcorder) to AUDIO In 1 Make the connections shown above, using audio and video cables (not supplied). Insert a prerecorded tape in the TV/VCR. Make sure the tape's record tab is now in Line Input or Auxiliary mode. 5 Point the TV/VCR remote control at the TV/VCR. The TV/VCR power will record your TV/VCR at the TV/VCR. If playback begins, press STOP on the unit. 3 The TV/VCR will turn on source unit (VCR or Camcorder) Video Cable from VIDEO OUT to VIDEO In AUDIO VIDEO...
User manual, English (US)
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... car battery cord is completely connected to access the menu. MC09D1MG 3/22/02 1:16 PM Page 39 Helpful Hints (cont'd) 39 The remote control is not available, or the remote control will not access the menu. • Use the buttons on the TV/VCR power, then eject the tape. Tape playback is poor or tape is normal. Remote control does not operate TV/VCR. • Aim the remote control directly at least two hours, but do not have connected an antenna or Cable TV...
... car battery cord is completely connected to access the menu. MC09D1MG 3/22/02 1:16 PM Page 39 Helpful Hints (cont'd) 39 The remote control is not available, or the remote control will not access the menu. • Use the buttons on the TV/VCR power, then eject the tape. Tape playback is poor or tape is normal. Remote control does not operate TV/VCR. • Aim the remote control directly at least two hours, but do not have connected an antenna or Cable TV...
User manual, English (US)
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... tv/vcr 18 daylight-savings time 16 dc 13.2v jack 7, 19 display button 17, 20 duplication 30 menu button 17 front panel button access . .18 mute button 17 number buttons 17 one-touch recording 25 pause/still button 17, 23 picture, adjusting 21 play button 17, 18 playback options 23 playing 22 power button 17, 18 cord 6, 7, 19 rear panel 19 rec/otr button 18, 25 rec(ord) light 18 recording 24 recording prevention 5 remote control buttons 17 using 5 remote sensor 18 repeat play...
... tv/vcr 18 daylight-savings time 16 dc 13.2v jack 7, 19 display button 17, 20 duplication 30 menu button 17 front panel button access . .18 mute button 17 number buttons 17 one-touch recording 25 pause/still button 17, 23 picture, adjusting 21 play button 17, 18 playback options 23 playing 22 power button 17, 18 cord 6, 7, 19 rear panel 19 rec/otr button 18, 25 rec(ord) light 18 recording 24 recording prevention 5 remote control buttons 17 using 5 remote sensor 18 repeat play...