How to Play/Record Using VCR

I want to Show a Videotape
  • To show a video cassette, locate the VCR under one of the front TV's. Insert the tape into the player. When ready to show the video, press 2 (two) on the Polycom remote and play on the VCR remote.
  • If the tape fails to play on the TVs, double check the VCR and make sure that the VHS is playing; you can see this by the counter advancing on the front of the VCR. If the tape is playing, press "near" followed by "2" (two) on the Polycom remote.
How to Record a Videotape

RECORD A TEST TAPE TO DOUBLE CHECK RECORDING CORRECTLY

  • Step 1: Make sure VCR is set on "Line 1" and "EP" for extended play
  • Step 2: Place the videotape into the VCR and press the record button on the VCR. Be sure that the videotape has been rewound and make sure the counter is advancing on the front of the VCR.
  • Note: Polycom FX allows you to choose whether to record (videotape) the local or remote site. The default is set to "auto" which automatically records both sites, whichever site is speaking.

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