Video Cassette Tapes

Use only video cassette tapes bearing the w logo. This VCR was primarily designed for use with E-180 cassette tapes, it is recommended to use E-180 VHS video cassette tapes for optimal performance.

Handling Cassette Tapes

The cassette tapes should always be stored vertically, in their cases, away from high temperatures, magnetic fields, direct sunlight, dirt, dust and locations subject to mold formation.

Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism and never touch the tape with your fingers.

Protect the cassette tapes from shocks or strong vibrations.

To Protect your Recordings

After having recorded a tape, if you wish to keep the recording, use a flathead screwdriver to break off the erasure-prevention tab on the cassette.

To record again on a tape without erasure-prevention tab, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

Erasure-prevention tab

Unloading

1In STOP mode, press the EJECT button.

°The cassette is automatically ejected.

NOTES:

•Do not insert any object in the cassette loading slot, as that may cause injury and damages to the VCR.

•If your hand gets stuck in the cassette loading slot, unplug the power cord and consult the dealer where the unit was bought. Do not forcibly pull the hand out as that may cause severe injuries.

Setting the Action to Take When a Cassette is Loaded

In the (SET UP 3) menu, you can set the mode the VCR will go into when a cassette is loaded.

1 Press the AUDIO ON/MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu is displayed.

<SET UP 3>
ALARM MODE	Y1
ALARM SPEED	3H
ALARM DURATION	20S
TAPE IN MODE	STOP
TAPE END MODE	REW
TAPE END OUT	-3M
CLOG DETECT.	Y

Loading

1Place the cassette, label side up, in the loading slot. Gently push the centre of the cassette until it is loaded automatically.

°When the cassette is loaded, the cassette indicator “o” will light on the digital display.

°The time display will switch to the reset counter “0:00:00” display.

NOTE:

•If you try to record on a cassette without erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will eject the cassette.

2 Press the ] button, until the “TAPE IN MODE” setting is flashing.

3 Press the l (or j) button, to set the desired mode.

STOP . . . . . . . . . . Stays in stop mode

REC . . . . . . . . . . . Goes into recording mode

4 Press the PAUSE/SCAN button to save the setting.

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