Getting Started (Video Tapes); About Videocassette Tapes; Types; Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure - Hitachi VT-UX717A 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

120 min.

T-160

160 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.

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

360 min.

480 min.

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