Advanced Features
using PerfecTape¨ automatically
1Load a blank tape into the VCR.
The VCR will display the testing status screen. When testing, the VCR records for one second, then evaluates the recording it made. The entire test takes about 8 seconds. During this time, the PT light on the front panel will flash. If you wish to cancel the test, press STOP on the remote while the PT light is still flashing.
When the test is done, the VCR will display the rating of your tape for 8 seconds. On the front panel, the PT light will shine steadily, indicating that the VCR has set its internal circuitry to make the best possible recording on this tape.
If you would like to know whether your VHS tape is suitable for
using PerfecTape¨ manually
1Load a tape that has its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.
2Find a portion of the tape that is OK to record over; this feature will record over one second of your tape.
3Press VIDEO on the remote control. Video function menu appears. Press VIDEO until the PerfecTape function appears.
4Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right on the remote to begin the test. During this time, the PT light on the front panel will flash. To cancel the test, press STOP on the remote while the PT light is still flashing.
When the test is finished, the VCR will display the rating of your tape for 8 seconds. Turn off the display by pressing STOP on the remote control.
If you would like to know whether your VHS tape is suitable for
If you wish to erase the settings, eject the tape. The settings will also be erased if you press TIMER RESET or if the VCR loses power. After the test is finished, the PerfecTape function will not appear unless the tape is ejected.
RentalXpress
RentalXpress is a feature, when activated, that will automatically rewind the tape to the beginning, eject and power off the VCR, after it has reached the blank section of 30 seconds or longer on any rental tape (or any tape with the erasure prevention tab removed). To activate this feature:
3Complete steps 1 and 2 on page 60. Customize choices menu appears. Use the ADJUST dial to select Go to next page. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.
4Turn the ADJUST dial to select RentalXpress. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to select ON or OFF.
5Press MENU twice to exit the menus.
IMPORTANT
While the VCR is rewinding to the beginning of the tape, you cannot use repeat playback, counter zero stop and index search.
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PerfecTape
Use ENTER to start
ÃCustomize choices | |||
ÄVideo mute | (ON ) | ||
ÄAuto power save | (OFF) | ||
ÄRF converter | (OFF) | ||
ÄPerfecTape | (AUTO) | ||
Go to next page ¤ | |||
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Use ADJUST to select, and ENTER.
Press MENU to go back.
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ÄRentalXpress (ON ) ÄSearch w/ Picture(OFF) Back to previous page ¤
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