Optimus 632, 550, 16-549 owner manual Recording SPEEDS/TAPE Selection, Erase Protection

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RECORDING

There are four ways to record using your VCR:

•Immediate recording — to record a broad- cast as you watch it or record one program on the VCR while you watch another on the TV.

•Automatic timer recording — to record a broadcast at a time you set.

•Dubbing — to record a broadcast from another tape or video source.

Notes:

•You can set the VCR so it stops recording after a length of time you select.

•Your VCR automatically records the audio signal and adjusts the sound level while it records.

•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 Protection” on Page 27).

RECORDING SPEEDS/TAPE SELECTION

This VCR can record at three speeds: SP (standard play), LP (long play), and EP (ex- tended play).

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.

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.

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.)
T-120	2 hours	4 hours	6 hours
	(120 min.)	(240 min.)	(360 min.)
T-160	22/3 hours	51/3 hours	8 hours
	(160 min.)	(320 min.)	(480 min.)

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.

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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