27VCR OperationChild lockCassettesMore FunctionsPress the [ ] button for about 5 seconds.No buttons of front panel can be operated now and LOCK INDICATOR (“LOCK”) will bedisplayed on window display. Keep your remote control in a safe place.To release child lock, press any button of the remote control.Use only good quality tape cassettes with the VHS logo.•Keep cassettes away from excessive moisture or dust, magnetic and electrical fields (loud speakersand computer monitors, for example).•Always wind the tape to the beginning when you have finished. Store with the full spool at thebottom and with the cassette in its cover.You can protect your precious recordings from being wiped by breaking out the safety tab on theside of the cassette (some cassettes have a slide). Should you wish to re-use the tape afterremoving the tab, cover the hole with adhesive tape.PALand ...Dimmer : Your player dims its display when switched to stand-by mode.Auto power off : Your player switches to stand-by when no tape is played and no station is received for more than5 minutes.