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VIDEO CASSETTE
This unit will operate with any cassette that has the
mark. For best results, we recommend the use of
high-quality tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes.
REMOVING A CASSETTE
1)In the stop mode, hit
[STOP/EJECT
P
P N
N
]
on the
unit. The cassette will be ejected.
2)Pull the cassette out of the cassette compartment.
3)Store the cassette in its case as shown.
NOTE:
•
If the cassette without tab is inserted, playback will
automatically start.
PRECAUTIONS
•
Avoid moisture. Moisture condensation may occur
on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a
warm place or vice versa. Before using a tape with
these conditions, to avoid damage of the tape and
your unit, wait until the tape has warmed to room
temperature and the moisture has evaporated.
•
Avoid extreme heat, high humidity and magnetic
fields.
•
Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism.
•
Do not touch the tape with your fingers.
INSERTING A CASSETTE
Insert the cassette in the direction as shown. Push in
gently, but continuously, on the center-back of the
cassette until it is drawn into the unit. The unit will
automatically turn on.
TWO DIFFERENT TAPE SPEEDS
Before recording, select the tape speed from :
SP mode
(Standard Play) or
SLP mode
(Super Long Play).
The table below shows the maximum recording/play-
back time using T60, T120 or T160 tapes in each mode.
NOTE:
•
You can play back a tape recorded in LP mode
(Long Play).
Tape Speed
Recording/Playback Time
Type of tape
T60
T120
T160
SP mode
1 hour
2 hours
2-2/3 hours
SLP mode
3 hours
6 hours
8 hours
ERASE PREVENTION
You can prevent accidental
erasing of recording by
breaking off the tab on the
back edge of the cassette.
If you decide to record on
the tape again, cover the
hole with plastic tape.
CORRECT
Window
WRONG
Tab
Plastic Tape
