Optimus 111, 61 owner manual Recording Speeds, Tape Selection, Erase Protection

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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 erase-protection tab in place. If the tab is removed, the cassette automatically ejects if you try to record on it (see “Erase Pro- tection” on this page).

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 different-length tapes at the recording speeds.

TAPE	SP	LP	EP
LENGTH
T-60	1 hour	2 hours	3 hours
	(60 min-	(120 min-	(180 min-
	utes)	utes)	utes)
T-120	2 hours	4 hours	6 hours
	(120 min-	(240 min-	(360 min-
	utes)	utes)	utes)
T-160	22/3 hours	51/3 hours	8 hours
	(160 min-	(320 min-	(480 min-
	utes)	utes)	utes)

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. 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.

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.

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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