Videocassette Tapes

Always insert the videocassette window-side up with the arrow on the case pointing toward the VCR.

Use only videocassette tapes marked VHS . European-standard PAL VHS videocassette tapes and S-VHS prerecorded videocassette tapes are not compatible.

To prevent accidentally recording over previously recorded material, remove the Record Protect Safety Tab on the videocassette case after recording.

To record a tape that has the Record Protect Safety Tab removed, place a piece of cellophane tape over the space from which the tab was removed.

NOTE: The recording time available on a videocassette depends on Tape Speed (SP or SLP) and Cassette Type (T60 = 60 minutes at SP or 180 minutes at SLP; T120 = 120 minutes at SP or 360 minutes at SLP).

Tape

SP (standard play)

SLP (super longplay)

T-120

2 hrs

6 hrs

T-160

2 hrs, 40 minutes

8 hrs

T-180

3 hrs

9 hrs

 

 

Cover the record protect

Break off the plastic safety tab

 

space with cellophane

to prevent accidentally record-

 

 

tape to make a new

ing over important tapes.

 

 

recording.

 

 

ABOUT VIDEOCASSETTES

■In general, high-quality, brand name videocassettes last longer and provide a better picture.

■Rewind your cassettes all the way so that the tape is not at a midpoint; this can extend the tape life.

■Do not touch or splice the tape; this can damage the tape and playing such a tape can damage the VCR.

■Do not take apart any cassette you plan to use again.

■Do not put any object inside a videocas- sette and do not clean inside a videocassette; this can permanently damage the tape, making it unusable.

NOTE: Keep cassettes from direct sunlight, heat, or extreme cold. Do not drop cassettes. Never touch the recording surface of the tape.

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