Getting Started (Video Tapes); About Videocassette Tapes; Types; Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure - Hitachi VT-UX605A Owner's Manual

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Getting Started (Video Tapes)

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 or T-160, 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).

TYPES

T-120

T-160

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.

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 - simply cover the hole with cellophane tape.

When you load a videocassette into the VCR, there is only one right way! Most tapes

show you the way with a little arrow on the top side which should go in first.

Tape Capacities at Different Speeds

RECORDING TIME

120 min.

360 min.

160 min.

480 min.

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