RECORDING
There are three ways to record using your VCR
—immediate recording, automatic timer re- cording, and dubbing.
The video cassette you use for recording must have the
RECORDING SPEEDS
You can select one of three VHS recording/ playback speeds: SP (standard play), LP (long play), and EP (extended play).
The following chart shows the maximum re- cording times for
TAPE | SP | LP | EP | |
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1 hour | 2 hours | 3 hours | ||
| (60 min- | (120 min- | (180 min- | |
| utes) | utes) | utes) | |
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2 hours | 4 hours | 6 hours | ||
| (120 min- | (240 min- | (360 min- | |
| utes) | utes) | utes) | |
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22/3 hours | 51/3 hours | 8 hours | ||
| (160 min- | (320 min- | (480 min- | |
| utes) | utes) | utes) | |
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SP is the fastest recording speed and results in the highest quality picture. LP and EP record more slowly and use less tape, but the picture quality is not as high as a recording made at the SP speed.
TAPE SELECTION
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.
Although
ERASE PROTECTION
Video cassettes have an
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
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