Front-panel audio/video inputs make for easy connections with video game consoles, camcorders, or additional VCRs, while auto repeat is useful for trade shows or retail applications. Violent or sexually explicit programming can be identified and blocked using V-Chip, prohibiting viewing by young children. Features like one-touch record (one button starts record and allows setting of record length), trilingual (English, Spanish, French) onscreen display, auto power off, and the ever-handy auto clock set greatly simplify setup and operation. A front-panel monaural earphone jack allows grants listening privacy.