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Various TIMER RECORDINGS
Using video cassettes
One Time : The TIMER RECORDINGS setting will only be activated at the specified time once.
Daily
: The TIMER RECORDINGS of the desired program will be recorded daily from Sunday to Saturday.
Weekday : TIMER RECORDINGS is activated at the same time from Monday to Friday.
Weekly
: TIMER RECORDINGS is activated weekly at the same time and day as specified in the program.
Before you play or record on a video cassette tape, be certain to read this information on 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 Type
SP Mode (Standard Play) SLP Mode (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
Cassettes 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 side up. An inverted cassette cannot be
inserted.
Removing video cassettes
Press [EJECT] on the front panel and the VCR will eject the tape. Pull the cassette out gently.
• Audio-visual material may include works of copyright which must not be recorded without authorization of the
copyright owner.
• If you insert a video cassette without a safety tab into the unit:After setting the timer recording program,“ ”
will blink on the display panel in power off mode and the unit will automatically eject the cassette. In power
on mode, the unit will playback automatically.
• If you insert a video cassette with a safety tab into the unit : After setting the timer recording program,the
unit will enter stand-by mode in power off mode.
• Do not attempt to pull out the video cassette once the unit begins to load the video cassette.
• Do not insert fingers or any foreign objects 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 unit is unplugged.
Timer Recordings
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