Handling Cassettes - Sony SVO-5800 Operating Instructions Manual

Handling Cassettes
Compatible Cassettes
Use S-VHS or VHS cassettes with the unit. The type numbers of cassettes indicate
recording/playback times (minutes).
Types of cassettes Type number
S-VHS cassettes MQST-30/60/120 (for SVO-5800/SVP-5600)
MQSE-30/60/120 (for SVO-5800P/SVP-5600P)
VHS cassettes (high grade tape) | T-30VHG/60VHG/1 00VHG/120VHG/140VHG/
160VHG (for SVO-5800/SVP-5600)
E-30PM/60PM/120PM (for SVO-5800P/SVP-5600P)
VHS cassettes (standard tape) T-30V/60V/120V/140V/160V
Cassette compatibility
e When you use a VHS cassette, you cannot record a video signal in S-VHS
format. In this case, the unit records and plays back in VHS format on the VHS
cassette.
e When you use an S-VHS cassette, you can record a video signal either in S-VHS
format or VHS format. The unit plays back in the format in which the recording
was made. This unit can select the recording format in the menu.
Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette
Insert the cassette while the power of the unit is turned on.
POWER switch EJECT button
Inserting and ejecting a cassette
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