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Using video cassettes
Before you play or record on a video cassette tape, be
certain to read this information on the proper care and
use of video cassettes.
Only use video cassettes that bear the VHS mark:
.
There are four types of video cassettes: T-60, T-90,
T-120, and T-160. The amount you can record on a tape
is dependent upon the tape speed at which you record.
The table below lists the recording time(hours:minutes)
for each tape type according to recording speed.
Tape
SP Mode
EP Mode
Type
(Standard Play)
(Extended Play)
T-60
1:00
3:00
T-90
1:30
4:30
T-120
2:00
6:00
T-160
2:40
8:00
Protecting video cassettes from accidental erasure
Cassette have a safety tab to prevent
erasure. Break off the safety tab
with a screw driver. If you wish to
record on a cassette without a safety
tab, cover the hole with cellophane
tape.
Inserting video cassettes
Firmly insert the cassette into the cassette compartment
with the label up. An inverted cassette cannot be inserted.
The VCR will automatically turn on and the VCR will
automatically play the tape.
Removing video cassettes
Press STOP/EJECT on the VCR front panel and the VCR
will eject the tape. Pull the cassette out gently.
Daewoo Video Cassette Recorder User’s Guide
Daewoo Video Cassette Recorder User’s Guide
Watching recorded programs
To watch a program recorded on a video cassette tape:
•Turn on the television.
•If your television is connected to:
– an antenna, set the viewing mode to “ANTENNA.”
– a cable system, set the viewing mode to “CABLE.”
•Turn the television to your VCR channel (either 3 or 4).
•Insert a video cassette.
Playing a video cassette
If the video cassette has no safety tab(e.g., a rented video
cassette), the VCR will play the tape once you insert it.
If the VCR does not play the video cassette, press PLAY.
Searching forward while viewing a video cassette
To search forward on a video cassette, press FF. The video
cassette will advance rapidly and display a picture, but no
sound. Press PLAY to return to normal play.
Searching backward while viewing a video cassette
To search backward on a video cassette, press REW. The
video cassette will rewind rapidly and display a picture,
but no sound. Press PLAY to return to normal play.
Pausing a video cassette during playback
To temporarily stop playback, press P/S. The picture will
freeze and the sound will stop. Press PLAY to return to
normal play.
Playing a video cassette at different speeds
(DV-K486N only)
The VCR has several options for changing the tape speed
while you are playing a video cassette.
Changing the tape speed when playing a tape forward
To play a tape forward at various speeds, press
SLOW/ repeatedly. Each time you press the
button, the speed at which the tape plays forward
increases as follows: normal, slow, medium, fast.
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Audio-visual material
may include works of copy-
right which must not be
recorded without authoriza-
tion of the copyright owner.
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If you insert a video cas-
sette without a safety tab
into the VCR:
• During the timer recording
process, “TIMER” will blink
on the display panel and
the VCR will automatically
eject the cassette.
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• Do not attempt to pull out
the video cassette once the
VCR begins to load the
video cassette.
• Do not insert fingers or
any foreign object
beyond the door flaps of
the cassette compartment;
this could lead to injury or
equipment damage.
• Do not attempt to insert a
video cassette if the VCR
in unplugged.
