Panasonic NV-VP31EB Operating Instructions Manual page 25

General convenient functions
Tape Counter
When inserting a video cassette the tape counter will
automatically reset to [0:00.00].
The tape counter may also be reset to [0:00.00] by
pressing the CANCEL/RESET button.
Automatic shut down and removing cassettes
If the VCR is switched into stand-by mode, the cassette
may be removed by pressing the EJECT-button.
Once done the VCR will switch back to stand-by mode.
Playing back NTSC video cassettes
You can play back NTSC video cassettes for viewing
on a PAL system TV set.
If there is any interference when playing back NTSC,
try readjusting your TV set.
Read the operating instructions of your TV set. You
cannot record or copy video cassettes in NTSC format.
QUICK ERASE
To record on a cassette containing previous
recordings without loss of quality, erase these
recordings with the QUICK ERASE function.
Press and hold the QUICK ERASE button for
a few seconds.
It takes approx. 30 minutes to erase an E-180
cassette.
Tape Care
Some do's and dont's on tape care.
DO:
Use a good quality branded tape, such as Panasonic.
Keep in the box supplied with the tape, or a video case,
when not in use.
Try to use the whole tape when making recordings and
EJECT avoid re-recording over the same section of the tape
repeatedly as this will help prevent premature tape wear.
Take care to insert a tape correctly into the VCR to avoid
damage.
Take tape out of the VCR when not in use.
DO NOT:
Expose the tape to high humidity or temperature.
Expose to liquid.
Expose to dust particles by storing directly on a carpet
for example.
Use a damaged tape or attempt to repair it.
Dismantle the cassette housing.
Attempt to lift the front cassette flap or touch the tape
surface.
QUICK Cassette erasure protection
ERASE
Break out the erasure protection
tab to protect the cassette
against accidental erasure of
recordings you wish to keep.
Stick adhesive tape over the
gap if you wish to re-record a
protected cassette.
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