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Using On-Screen Menus
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play:
3 Auto TV/VCR:
4 EnergySaver:
5 Front Panel:
6 Tape Speed:
7 Set Auto Repeat
0 Exit
The PREFERENCES menu
allows changes to be made
to a variety of different VCR
features.
Recording Speeds
SP (Standard Play)
Gives the best quality recording, but
fewer programs can be recorded on
the tape.
SLP (Super Long Play)
Gives three times the recording time
of tapes recorded in SP mode.
Recording Times
Cassette
SP
T-120
2 Hr
T-160
2 Hr/40 Min
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EnergySaver
ON
By default, the VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity.
ON
This can be changed in the PREFERENCES menu by pressing the 4
2:00
button repeatedly to change the time delay or to disable the feature
AUTO
SLP
altogether.
•
Select OFF and the VCR will stay on until you shut it off.
•
Select 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00 and the VCR will turn off after one, two, or three
hours of inactivity.
Thirty seconds before automatically shutting off, the VCR displays an on-
screen message reading, The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Press any
key to cancel. Pressing any remote control or VCR front panel button will
halt the countdown.
If you use the VCR's tuner instead of your TV to view channels, you may
want to turn off this feature.
Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display)
You can change the brightness level of the VCR's front panel display. In
the PREFERENCES menu, press the 5 button repeatedly to toggle
between options:
•
AUTO The display brightens when the VCR is on and dims when the VCR
is off.
•
BRIGHT The display bright whether the VCR is on or off.
•
DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level whether the VCR is on or
off.
Tape Speed
You can choose a preferred tape speed for recording; either Standard
Play (SP) or Super Long Play (SLP). The speed selected appears in the
VCR's display panel and in timer and VCR Plus+ recording menus.
To Select a Preferred Tape Speed:
•
In the PREFERENCES menu, press the 6 button repeatedly to switch between
SLP
SP and SLP settings.
6 Hr
Note: For an explanation of recording speeds, see the note to the left.
8 Hr
To Override the Preferred Tape Speed:
•
Press the SPEED button on the remote control.
•
Set the tape speed in the timer or VCR Plus+ recording menu.
When you turn off the VCR, the tape speed reverts to the one you have
selected as the default.
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