Using video cassettes
Before you play or record on a video cassette tape, be
certain to read this information on the proper care and
use of video cassettes.
Only use video cassettes that bear the VHS mark:
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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
SP Mode
EP Mode
Type
(Standard Play)
(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 up. An inverted cassette cannot be inserted.
Removing video cassettes
Press STOP/EJECT on the VCR front panel and the VCR
will eject the tape. Pull the cassette out gently.
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Audio-visual material
may include works of
copyright which must not be
recorded without
authorization of the
copyright owner.
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If you insert a video
cassette without a safety tab
into the VCR:
•After setting the timer
recording program, “ ” will
blink on the display panel
in the power off mode and
the VCR will automatically
eject the cassette.
• In the power on mode, the
VCR will playback
automatically
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If you insert a video
cassette with a safety tab
intact into the VCR:
• After setting the timer
recording program,the VCR
will be stand-by mode in
power off mode.
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• Do not attempt to pull out
the video cassette once the
VCR begins to load the
video cassette.
• Do not insert fingers or
any foreign object
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 VCR
in unplugged.
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Daewoo Video Cassette Recorder User’s Guide
Daewoo Video Cassette Recorder User’s Guide
Watching recorded programs
To watch a program recorded on a video cassette tape:
•Turn on the television.
•Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 or to the video input.
•Insert a video cassette.
Playing a video cassette
If the video cassette has no safety tab(e.g., a rented video
cassette), the VCR will automatically play the tape once
you insert it. If the VCR does not play the video cassette,
press PLAY.
Searching forward while viewing a video cassette
To search forward on a video cassette, press FF. The
video cassette will advance rapidly and display a picture,
but no sound.If you repress the FF, the video cassette will
advance more rapidly. Press PLAY to return to normal
play.
Searching backward while viewing a video cassette
To search backward on a video cassette, press REW. The
video cassette will rewind rapidly and display a picture,
but no sound.If you repress the REW, the video casssette
will rewind more rapidly. Press PLAY to return to normal
play.
Pausing a video cassette during playback
To temporarily stop playback, press P/S. The picture will
freeze and the sound will stop. Press PLAY to return to
normal play.
Stopping video cassette playback
To stop a video cassette, press STOP.
Fast forwarding the video cassette
To quickly advance the video cassette:
1
Press STOP if the VCR is currently playing.
2
Press FF. The video cassette will advance at high
speed without picture and sound.
