Panasonic PV-V4523S VHS VCR "rep mean" Questions

...where it normally displays PLAY, REW or FFD. What does "REP" mean? Thanks! Press "Action" on your remote control. Go to "Play repeats" and turn it off. "Play" will then replace "Rep" on your

...message appears. it says "rep" rather than "play". what does REP mean? and why does it appear? I never had a problem with it before. it's not a combo, it's only vcr. Short for ...