Video Cassette Tapes

Use only video cassette tapes bearing the S-VHS logo.

This VCR was primarily designed for use with ST-180XZES cassette tapes, for optimal performance only use ST-180XZES S-VHS videocassettes.

ST-180XZES cassette tapes are available at any dealer where this unit is sold.

Loading

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

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

Precautions concerning the video cassette tapes

œDo not use tapes that are damaged, tapes that have been cut and repaired or tapes that have been altered in any way.

œSome rewinders may entangle the tape, and therefore their use is not recommended.

œWhen tapes are recorded over and over again, the recording quality will deteriorate. Refer to “Concerning the Number of Times Tapes can be Rerecorded on” on page 23, and replace the tape with a new tape as required.

øThe time display will switch to the reset counter “0 00 00” display.

øAfter the cassette tape is loaded, a mechanism will operate for about 12 seconds to check that

the tape has been threaded correctly and the cassette indicator “o” will blink during that period.

øWhen the cassette is loaded, if the tape has

been threaded correctly, the cassette indicator “o” will light on the digital display.

NOTES:

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

œIf a VHS cassette tape is inserted, it will be ejected automatically.

Unloading

1In stop mode, press the EJECT button.

øThe cassette is automatically ejected.

NOTES:

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

œIf 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.

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