INTRODUCTION

Remote Control Operation

This VCR can be operated with the remote control from up to a distance of about 23 feet (7 meters) and within an angle of 15 degrees either side of center.

There must be no obstacles between the remote control unit and the remote sensor of the VCR.

Battery Installation

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the unit. (See Figure 1.)

Install two size “AA” batteries into the battery com- partment. (See Figure 2.)

Close the battery cover. (See Figure 3.)

Loading and Unloading

Loading

Insert a cassette tape with its labeled side up as shown in the cassette compartment. The cassette will be auto- matically drawn inside the compartment.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

.NotesBe sure to install batteries properly to match the polarity diagrams drawn inside the battery compart-

.. Doment.not mix a new battery with an old one.

Do not heat, disassemble, short or throw used batteries into a fire.

Precautions on Use

. Pressing two or more function buttons on the remote control unit at the same time may result in improper

. operation or damage.

Do not place the remote control unit in an area where

. it may become wet.

. Do not place the remote control unit near high heat. Dropping the remote control unit on a hard surface

. may result in damage.

Do not use benzene, thinner or other petroleum based solvent to clean the remote control unit. To clean, wipe a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent, and then wipe dry with a soft cloth.

Video Cassette Tape

Only the video cassette tapes marked with

can

be used in this VCR.

 

A cassette tape cannot be loaded or unloaded unless the AC power cord is connected to the AC outlet.

Unloading

Press the STOP/EJECT button. The cassette will be ejected from the cassette compartment.

Remove the cassette by pulling it toward you.

To Prevent Accidental Erasure

Every video cassette has a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. Breaking off the safety tab is recommended for prevention from accidental erasure of the contents. If a tape without the safety tab is to be reused, cover the gap with a piece of adhesive tape.

Tape Speeds and Maximum Recording Playback Time

 

TYPE OF THE VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE

TAPE SPEED

 

 

 

 

E-300

E-180

E-120

E-60

 

 

 

 

 

 

SP (Standard Play)

5hrs

3 hrs

2 hrs

1 hr

 

 

 

 

 

Care of the Video Cassette Tape

.

. Avoid violent vibration or shock.

Do not place in a location where strong magnetic

. fields exist (near a motor, transformer or magnet).

. Never place or store in direct sunlight.

. Avoid dusty places,

Place the cassette in the cassette case and store

. vertically.

Never store tape in a humid location.

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