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HELP
How to use a head cleaner
• If you use an old or contaminated videotape, the picture may not be clear due to contamination
of the VCR heads. Remove contaminants using a head-cleaner as described below.
1 Insert a head-cleaner tape into the VCR.
2 Press [PLAY] for 5 seconds, and then press [FF] for about 10 seconds.
3 Eject the head-cleaner from the VCR.
• If the picture is still not clear, repeat the above 2 or 3 more times.
PLAY (5 secs)
FF (10 secs)
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What is dew condensation symptom?
• If a VCR is moved from a cool place to a warm and damp place or to a place facing a direct cool
air flow from an air-conditioner... condensation may form on the VCR heads.
If condensation occurs,
1 First, turn the unit on for one or two hours before using it.
2 Do not use when condensation is present because it may damage the VCR or videotape.
VCR Terms
AFT
Automatic fine tuning, a circuit that automatically adjusts TV reception to optimum
condition.
CABLE
Cable television.
Index Search
A feature of this VCR that automatically records an index mark each time recording
begins. It helps you locate a particular segment of the tape quickly and easily.
SLP
Super Long Play, an intermediate tape recording speed that combines most of the
picture/audio quality obtainable at the standard recording speed with some of the
tape economy of Extended Play.
OSD
On-screen display of information pertinent to the features of the VCR.
OTR
One-touch recording, a feature that allows you to record the program you’re
watching by pressing the REC key. Each press of the key increases the recording time
by 30 minutes, up to four hours.
RF
Radio frequency, the composite audio/video signal supplied to a TV receiver (or
other video component) by an antenna or cable system.
Safety tab
The plastic tab at the back of a video tape cassette which, when removed, prevents
accidental erasure of a recording.
SP
Standard play, the recording speed to use when the best picture quality is of prime
importance (and when total recording time is not).
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