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Setting Up the VCR
Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display)
You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display
panel on the front of the VCR. In the PREFERENCES menu, press 4
to switch between the options.
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AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the
display when the VCR is off.
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BRIGHT keeps the display bright when the VCR is on or off.
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DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level at all times.
Preferred Tape Speed
You can set the preferred tape speed between Standard Play (SP)
and Super Long Play (SLP). In the PREFERENCES menu, press 5 to
switch between the options.
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SP sets the preferred recording speed to SP.
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SLP sets the preferred recording speed to SLP.
Tape Speeds
SP (Standard Play)
Gives the best quality recording, but
fewer programs can be recorded on
the tape. Special effects such as
pause, slow motion, picture search,
and frame advance work well when
you play back tapes recorded in
this speed.
SLP (Super Long Play)
Gives approximately three times the
recording time of tapes recorded in
SP. Special effects such as pause, slow
motion, picture search, and frame
advance work well when you play
back tapes recorded in this speed.
Approximate Recording Times:
Cassette
SP
SLP
T-120
2 Hr
6 Hr
T-160
2 Hr/40 Min
8 Hr
The PREFERENCES menu allows access to
many VCR options including remote
control, Auto Play, and EnergySaver
features.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto Play:
ON
3 EnergySaver:
2:00
4 Front Panel:
AUTO
5 Tape Speed:
SLP
6 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
