If recording, make sure the tape's record tab is intact, if not, cover the hole with tape. Press in at upper left of door to close. With your eye against the EYE CUP, adjust the Vision Adjustment Control to your eyesight. Slide the Record Button Cover down, if necessary, to access the red Record Button. Push Record button to begin recording.
Tripods have various designs.
Your tripod may have different Pan and Tilt Friction knobs. Press REW to rewind the tape if needed. Press PLAY to start playback. Watch the playback in viewfinder. To view the tape going swiftly forward or backward, press FF or REW while in PLAY mode.