VHS VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES

Record/Play Times

Tape Length T-60 T-120 T-160
Tape Speed
SP Mode 1 hour
(60 minutes) 2 hours
(120 minutes) 2-2⁄3 hours
(160 minutes) highest video quality
LP Mode
(playback only) 2 hours
(120 minutes) 4 hours
(240 minutes) 5-1⁄3 hours
(320 minutes) excellent video quality
SLP Mode 3 hours
(180 minutes) 6 hours
(360 minutes) 8 hours
(480 minutes) good video quality (longest
recording time)
NOTE: This unit cannot record in LP mode.

When Handling Video Cassettes

œDo not expose video cassettes to extreme heat, high
humidity or strong magnetic fields.
œDo not tamper with the cassette mechanism.
œDo not touch the tape with your fingers.
œAlways store an unused cassette in its case.

Loading

1Gently push the center of the cassette until it is drawn
in automatically.
The clock display changes to the tape counterdisplay automatically and the Tape-In icon
(o)
lights.
NOTES:
œIf the cassette is not inserted correctly, it will be ejected
in approximately 3 seconds.
œDo not try to pull the cassette out once automatic
loading starts.
œDo not force the cassette into the VCR.
CAUTION: To avoid possible injury or accident, keep
children away from this unit. Do not put your hand or
other objects into the cassette loading slot.

Safety Tab

Unloading

1When in the STOP mode, press the STOP/EJECT
button on the front panel. In any other mode, press
the button twice.
The tape counter display changes to the clockdisplay automatically.
2After the cassette appears in the loading slot, gently
pull it out.
AUTO POWER-OFF/EJECT: The cassette is ejected
when the STOP/EJECT button on the front panel is
pressed, even if the VCR’s power is off. (The power cord
must be connected to an AC wall outlet.)
Arrow mark ( ) Label side up
(Arrow pointing toward slot)
To prevent accidental
erasure, remove the
tab after recording.
To record again, cover
the hole with vinyl tape.
SC4/UF (FVH-E420 GB) Wed. Jan. 26/2000

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