Sanyo DTL-4800 Concerning the Number of Times Tapes can be Rerecorded on, Recording Check

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	Maximum number of
(hour mode)	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:

œThe 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.

œIf 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.

1During recording, press the PLAY button.

øThe tape will be rewound and then played back. The VCR will then return to the previous recording mode.

NOTES:

œRecording will resume about 30 seconds after the PLAY button has been pressed.

œWhen 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:

œIf 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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