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VCR BASICS
Tape Eject
ress STOP•EJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote) for a few seconds
hen it is stopped to eject the tape. A tape can be ejected even
hen the VCR is off.
Recording
f you want to record something that you’re watching, you can
se basic recording. For more detailed information, refer to the
Recording” section starting on the next page.
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et the tape speed by pressing SPEED on the remote control.
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ress the RECORD button to begin recording.
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ress STOP to stop recording.
f you just want to pause the recording for a short time
such as during a commercial), press PAUSE instead of
T O P.
or more information about in-depth recording features,
efer to the next section.
Check the Safety Tab
o matter which recording option you use, you need to make
ure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape’s safety tab is in
lace. You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed.
f the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it,
imply cover the hole with vinyl tape.
Safety Tab
Tape Speeds
SP (Standard Play)
Gives the best quality recording, but
fewer programs can be recorded on
the tape. Special effects such as
pause, slow motion, picture search,
and frame advance work well when
you play back tapes recorded in
this speed.
EP (Extended Play)
Gives three times the recording time
of tapes recorded in SP. Special
effects such as pause, slow motion,
picture search, and frame advance
work well when you play back tapes
recorded in this speed.
Recording Time
Cassette
SP
EP
T-120
2Hr
6Hr
T-160
2Hr /40 Min
8Hr
