NORMAL RECORDING
Concerning the Number of Times Tapes
can be Rerecorded on
Depending on the recording speed mode, the tape must
be replaced after a certain number of recording times.
Refer to the table below for the maximum number of times
a tape can be recorded on.
Recording speed mode
(hour mode)
Maximum number of
recording times
12
100
24
100
48
100
72
100
96
100
120
100
168
100
240
70
360
45
480
35
720
20
960
10
NOTES:
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The maximum number of recording times will vary
depending on the location and kind of tape used. Verify
the recording quality and replace the tape when the
quality starts to deteriorate.
The maximum number of recording times indicated
above are based on test tapes (ST-180XZES) used by
the company.
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If using other types of tape, the tape travel will not be
as stable and that may cause problems.
Recording Check
The image being recorded can be checked.
1
During recording, press the PLAY button.
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The tape will be rewound and then played back.
The VCR will then return to the previous
recording mode.
NOTES:
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Recording will resume about 30 seconds after the
PLAY button has been pressed.
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When the recording check is done, according to the
memory contents, the recording speed mode may be
changed temporarily while the recording is made onto
the tape.
Clog Detection
This VCR is equipped with a clog detection function.
The recording quality is monitored automatically. When
the heads are dirty and the recording quality deteriorates,
the output at the WARNING OUT terminal becomes 0V
(Low), the “
m
” indicator flashes on the digital display. If in
the (BUZZER SET) menu, CLOG DETECT. is set to “Y”,
the buzzer will heard.
If in the (VARIOUS SET 2) menu, CLOG DETECT. is set
to “N”, the recording quality is not monitored.
NOTE:
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If the STOP button is pressed, recording is stopped,
the WARNING OUT terminal output, the “
m
” display
and the buzzer sounding will be canceled.
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