VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES
Use only video cassette tapes bearing the VHS or
S-VHS logo. This VCR was primarily designed for use
with E-180 cassette tapes and so it is recommended
that you use E-180 VHS or S-VHS video cassette tapes
for optimal performance.
This VCR is designed to give high quality recording and
playback using S-VHS cassette tapes. However, this
VCR can also use normal VHS cassette tapes for
normal recording and playback.
Handling Cassette Tapes
The cassette tapes should always be stored vertically,
in their cases, away from high temperatures, magnetic
fields, direct sunlight, dirt, dust and locations subject to
mold formation.
Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism and never
touch the tape with your fingers.
Protect the cassette tapes from shocks or strong
vibrations.
To Protect your Recordings
After having recorded a tape, if you wish to keep the
recording, use a flathead screwdriver to break off the
erasure-prevention tab on the cassette.
To record again on a tape without erasure-prevention
tab, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
Precautions concerning the video
cassette tapes
X
Do not use tapes that are damaged, tapes that have
been cut and repaired or tapes that have been
altered in any way.
X
Some rewinders may entangle the tape, and
therefore their use is not recommended.
X
When tapes are recorded over and over again, the
recording quality will deteriorate. Refer to
“Concerning the Number of Times Tapes can be
Rerecorded on” on page 19, and replace the tape
with a new tape as required.
Loading
1
Place the cassette, label side up, in the loading slot.
Gently push the centre of the cassette until it is
loaded automatically.
Y
The time display will switch to the reset
counter “0
H
00
M
00
S
” display.
Y
After the cassette tape is loaded, a mechanism
will operate for about 12 seconds to check that
the tape has been threaded correctly and the
cassette indicator
“
o
”
will blink during that
period.
Y
When the cassette is loaded, if the tape has
been threaded correctly, the cassette indicator
“
o
”
will light on the digital display.
NOTE:
X
If you try to record on a cassette without
erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will eject the
cassette.
Unloading
1
In stop mode, press the EJECT button.
Y
The cassette is automatically ejected.
NOTES:
X
Do not insert any object in the cassette loading slot,
as that may cause injury and damages to the VCR.
X
If your hand gets stuck in the cassette loading slot,
unplug the power cord and consult the dealer where
the unit was bought. Do not forcibly pull the hand out
as that may cause severe injuries.
Erasure-prevention tab
RE4QS/EX (TLS-S8000P GB) Wed. May, 23/2001
English
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