Radio Shack 64, 65 owner manual Recording SPEEDS/TAPE Selection, Erase Protection

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RECORDING

There are three ways to record using your VCR:

•Immediate recording — to record a broad- cast as you watch it or record one program on the VCR while you watch another on the TV.

•Automatic timer recording — to record a broadcast at a time you set.

•Dubbing — to record a broadcast from another tape or video source.

Notes:

•You can set the VCR so it stops recording after a length of time you select.

•Your VCR automatically records the audio signal and adjusts the sound level while it records.

•The video cassette you use for recording must have the erase-protection tab in place. If the tab is removed, the cassette automatically ejects if you try to record on it (see “Erase Protection”).

RECORDING SPEEDS/TAPE SELECTION

This VCR can record at three speeds: SP (standard play), LP (long play), and SLP (super long play).

SP is the fastest recording speed and results in the highest quality picture. LP and SLP record more slowly and use less tape, but the picture quality is not as high as a recording made at the SP speed.

The quality of tape you use greatly affects record/playback quality and the life of the VCR. Use only video cassettes that display the offi-

cial logo. High-grade tape has a better ox- ide coating that helps prevent dirty video heads and gives the best results.

Although T-160 video cassettes offer the long- est recording time, they contain thinner tape that is more likely to jam. We suggest you use T-120 or shorter length tape.

This table shows the maximum recording times for different-length tapes at the various record- ing speeds.

TAPE

SP

LP

SLP

LENGTH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T-60

1 hour

2 hours

3 hours

 

(60 min.)

(120 min.)

(180 min.)

 

 

 

 

T-120

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours

 

(120 min.)

(240 min.)

(360 min.)

 

 

 

 

T-160

22/3 hours

51/3 hours

8 hours

 

(160 min.)

(320 min.)

(480 min.)

 

 

 

 

ERASE PROTECTION

Video cassettes have an erase-protection tab to prevent accidental erasure of a tape. To pre- vent recording, break off the tab using a screw- driver. The cassette automatically ejects if you try to record on the tape.

If you want to record on a video cassette that does not have the tab, put a piece of heavy plastic tape over the erase-protection tab hole.

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Contents Model 64/Model Important Safety Instructions Fm Page 3 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 537 PM Features TuningRECORDING/PLAYBACK Tape Control Other FeaturesContents Recording Speeds/Tape Selection Using this Manual Supplied AccessoriesBefore YOU Begin Moisture CondensationBasic Connections InstallationCatv Receiver Home Theater ConnectionsCamcorder Connections Connecting PowerSetting the VCR’S Output Channel Switch VCR SetupRemote Control Installing BatteriesSetting the On-Screen Language/ Channels/Clock Initial SET UPManually Setting the Clock Adding/Erasing Channels Turning On Auto Clock SetReprogramming Tuner Memory Changing the On-Screen Language Resetting the VCR’s Memory Turning the Error Beep ON/OFFCable BOX Code Brand Fm Page 20 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 537 PM Using the VCR’s Tuner Using the TV’s TunerOperation Watching TVBlank Viewing a Video Tape Loading a Video TapePlaying a Video Tape Special Functions Function IndicatorsSpecial Displays Blue Screen DisplayREAL-TIME Counter Tape Motion ControlsSetting Up Commercial Advance Marking Using the Zero Search FunctionSelecting a Commercial Advance Tape Playback Option Questions and Answers about Commercial AdvanceSKIPPING/SELECTING Previews Model 65 only Direct Access Index Search Using Index SearchProgram Index Search Timer Recording Only Repeat PlayIndex Scan Tracking Time StampVCR Lock Recording Recording SPEEDS/TAPE SelectionErase Protection Selecting the Signal to Record Immediate RecordingRecording a Program As You Watch It Automatic Timer Recording Setting a Timer Checking/Changing Timers Monitoring an Automatic Timer RecordingDubbing Clearing a TimerAUDIO-ONLY Recording Additional Information TroubleshootingFm Page 41 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 537 PM Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Video Heads Servicing Your VCRStoring Your Video Cassettes Specifications Frequency Response Regular Audio 100 Hz-8 kHz Fm Page 46 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 537 PM Fm Page 47 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 537 PM RadioShack
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