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8.1.4.1 Number of Tape Uses
(Repeat Recording Times)
Displays the number of times a tape has been used when the TAPE END setting is
set to REWIND, REPEAT, or ALARM•PROT.
1. Press the DISPLAY button. The Main menu will appear.
2. Turn the JOG dial to select MAINTENANCE and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the
right. MAINTENANCE will appear on the display. REPEAT REC TIMES indi-
cates how many times a tape has been recorded on.
• The number of tape uses increments by one when the tape ends.
• The number of tape uses is kept even if the AC power is disconnected,
provided the backup battery is fully charged.
• The number of tape uses is reset when you replace the current tape with
another.
3. Press the DISPLAY button. The time will be displayed.
8.1.4.2 Recommended Number of Tape Uses
Video tape wears during use. Use a new cassette according to Table E. (T-160 tape
in lengthy time-lapse recording can stretch, resulting in poor playback or no play-
back.)
0
0H
<
REPEAT REC TIMES
>
<
ELAPSED TIME
>
Recording Number of Repeat Tape Uses Recording Number of Repeat Tape Uses
Time Mode T-120/ST-120 Tape T-160/ST-160 Tape Time Mode T-120/ST-120 Tape T-160/ST-160 Tape
2H,6H 100 50 72H, 96H 15 —
L18H 60 30 120H 10 —
L24H 35 17 168H 8 —
48H 20 —
Table E. Recommended Number of Tape Uses
(“—” means not recommended)