7
Basic Functions
Reference page
Tapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is plugged into an AC outlet.
Even if the VCR is turned off, loading a tape will automatically cause it to turn on. Use
only video cassette tapes marked
.
• It is recommended to use T-120 or T-160 tapes. Do not use tapes longer than T-160.
Loading
1. Insert the tape into the cassette slot by holding
it so that the long narrow edge with the contents
label faces towards you.
•
The Cassette Status indicator illuminates on
the fluorescent display when the tape is
inserted.
Unloading
1. Press the EJECT button on the front panel of
the VCR.
2. Remove the tape.
Preventing accidental erasure
Tapes come with an erasure prevention tab which, when removed, prevents the tape’s
contents from being erased or recorded over. If the tape you insert into the VCR has
the erasure prevention tab removed, your VCR will automatically eject it if you attempt
to record on it.
Recommended number of tape uses
It is recommended that the cassette tape is replaced with a new one depending on the
recording time mode and type of tape used. Providing TAPE LENGTH of FIRST TIME
SET UP menu is set to the same type of the tape you use.
erasure prevention tab
Loading/Unloading a Tape
Note
•
Your VCR has a protection circuit
which will eject the tape if it is loaded
improperly. If the VCR ejects the
tape, remove it completely and check
that the long narrow edge with the
contents label is facing towards you,
and the clear plastic window that
shows the video tape is facing
upwards. Wait a few seconds, and try
inserting the tape again.
•
You cannot insert a tape when the
VCR is locked.
Info.
•
The VCR automatically turns on when
the tape is loaded, AUTO POWER
ON.
•
The VCR automatically plays back the
tape on which the erasure prevention
tab has been removed, AUTO PLAY.
•
The VCR will eject a tape even if the
power to the VCR is turned off (as
long as the VCR is plugged into an
AC outlet), POWER OFF EJECT.
Note
•
When ejecting the tape during
recording, press the STOP button
once to stop recording, and then
press the EJECT button to unload the
tape.
•
You cannot eject a tape when the
VCR is locked.
Note
•
We recommend that you take any
broken or torn tapes to a professional
for repair. The adhesives on many
common types of tape could damage
the head of your VCR.
INCORRECT
6H
L18H
L30H
48H
72H
96H
120H
168H
240H
360H
480H
720H
960H
50
35
20
20
15
15
10
8
6
4
4
2
2
Recording
time mode
Number of
tape uses
8H
L24H
L40H
64H
96H
128H
160H
224H
320H
480H
640H
960H
1280H
45
30
10
5
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Recording
time mode
Number of
tape uses
In case of T-120 setting
In case of T-160 setting
EJECT
