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The best thing you can do for your VCR is use the best quality tapes available.
This VCR uses VHS tapes only, which are the most common
type.
Look for the
VHS mark on new or prerecorded
tapes you buy.
Tapes are marked
either T-120, T-160, T-180, T-210, etc. which signifies
how
many minutes
of programming
they can hold at standard
recording
speed (SP).
To get the best quality picture, record at standard
speed.
But if you want to get
more on a tape and are less concerned
about the quality, set the VCR for
extended
play (EP).
Tape Capacities
at Different
Speeds
TYPES
RECORDING
TIME
SP
EP
T-120
120 min.
360 min.
T-160
160 min.
480 min.
T-180
180 min.
540 min.
T-210
210 min.
630 min.
You may have noticed that there is also an LP speed. Your Hitachi VCR does not
record at this speed, but it can play cassettes
that were recorded
in LP mode.
No special setting is required for playback.
Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure
A safety tab is located on the front left edge of every videotape
next to the label.
Break this tab off if you want to keep a special tape from being erased
accidentally.
(Notice this tab is already removed
on prerecorded
tapes you buy
or rent.)
Poke a screwdriver
or similar tip into the space behind the tab to break
it off.
Don't worry, you can change your mind and record on this tape even after the tab
is broken off - sire
cover the hole with cellophane
tape.
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