Loading/Unloading a Tape
Tapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is plugged into an outlet. Even if the VCR is turned off, loading a tape will automatically cause it to turn on. Use only video
cassette tapes marked 
or 
.
Important notice:
•Use high grade (HG) tapes for super resolution recording. We recommend to use
•It is recommended to use
Loading
1. Insert the tape into the cassette slot by holding it so that the long narrow edge with the contents label faces towards you.
•The Cassette Status indicator
illuminates on the fluorescent display when the tape is
Preventing accidental erase
Tapes come with an erase prevention |
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tab which, when removed, prevents the |
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tape’s contents from being erased or |
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recorded over. If the tape you insert in |
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the VCR has the erase prevention tab |
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removed, your VCR will automatically | erase |
eject it if you attempt to record on it. | prevention |
| tab |
Note
•We recommend that you take any broken or torn tapes to a professional for repair. The adhesives on many common types of tape could damage the head of your VCR.
Recommended number of tape use
It is recommended that the cassette tape be replaced with a new one depending on the recording time mode and type of tape used. Providing TAPE LENGTH of FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to the same type the tape you use.
inserted.
Note
In case of
Recording | Number of |
time mode | tape use |
In case of
Recording | Number of |
time mode | tape use |
•Your VCR has a protection circuit which will eject the tape if it is loaded improperly. If the VCR ejects the tape, remove it completely and check that the long narrow edge with the contents label is facing towards you, and the clear plastic window that shows the video tape is facing upwards. Wait a few seconds, and try inserting the tape again.
Info.
INCORRECT
6H | 100 |
L18H | 60 |
L30H | 25 |
48H | 20 |
72H | 15 |
96H | 15 |
0H | 1 |
8H | 50 |
L24H | 30 |
L40H | 10 |
64H | 5 |
96H | 3 |
128H | 3 |
0H | 1 |
•The VCR automatically turns on when the tape is loaded,
AUTO POWER ON.
•The VCR automatically plays back the tape if the erase prevention tab is removed, AUTO PLAY.
•You cannot insert a tape when all of the VCR’s all buttons
are locked and the Lock All indicator (
) is illuminating.
Unloading
1. Press EJECT button on the front panel of the VCR.
2. Remove the tape.
Note
•When ejecting the tape during recording, press STOP button once to stop recording and then press EJECT button to unload the tape.
•You cannot eject a tape when all of the VCR’s buttons are
locked and the Lock All indicator (
) is illuminating.
Info.
•The VCR will eject a tape even if the power to the VCR is turned off (as long as the VCR is plugged into an outlet),
POWER OFF EJECT.
6 Basic Functions
Note A point to notice | Info. Supplementary information |
