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VCR BAsICS
Recording
If you want to record something that you're watching, you can
use basic recording.
1. Set the tape speed by pressing SPEED on the remote (see
margin note for information about tape speed settings).
2. Press RECORD to begin recording.
3. Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR (STOP on the remote) to stop
recording.
If you just want to pause the recording for a short time (like
during a commercial), press PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR (PAUSE
on the remote) instead of STOP.
Check the Safety Tab
No matter which recording option you use, you need to make
sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape's safety tab
is in place. You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab
removed.
Safety Tab
If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it,
simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.
Automatic Rewind
During playback, the VCR automatically rewinds the tape and
stops when the tape reaches the end.
During recording, the VCR automatically rewinds and ejects the
tape when the tape reaches the end. While rewinding, you can
press POWER and the VCR turns off after rewinding.
Tape Speeds
SP (Standard Play)
Gives the best quality recording, but
fewer programs can be recorded on
the tape. Special effects such as
pause, slow motion, picture search,
and frame advance work well when
you play back tapes recorded in
this speed.
LP (Long Play)
Your VCR is capable of playing back
tapes recorded in LP. You cannot
record in the LP speed.
SLP (Super Long Play)
Gives three times the recording time
of tapes recorded in SP. Special
effects such as pause, slow motion,
picture search, and frame advance
work well when you play back
tapes recorded in this speed.
Recording Time
Cassette
SP
T-120
2Hr
T-160
2Hr
40Min
SLP
6Hr
8Hr
21
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