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Glossary
AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks on the front and back of the VCR that record audio from another source (IN) or send audio to another system (OUT).
Automatic Channel Setup: process in which the VCR mem- orizes all available channels. Then, when you press the CH(annel) o/p buttons, you only scan through channels you receive.
Bands: settings that allow you to tune channels.
•Antenna – VHF (very high frequency; channels
•Cable – all standard channels can be received without a Cable Box.
Cable Box/DBS Output Channel: 03 or 04.
Dubbing: copying a tape using a second VCR.
Frame: a still picture.
HQ: high quality; a feature in the VCR circuitry which provides enhanced picture detail.
Line Input: The channel to which you set your VCR during dub- bing. If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO In jacks on the front of the VCR, select channel 002 (AV FRONT). If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR, select 001 (AV REAR). If you accidentally enter Line Input mode, press the CH(annel) o/p buttons or use the Number buttons to select another channel.
OTR:
Remote Control: the small electronic unit that came with your VCR; allows you to operate your VCR from a distance.
RF coaxial cable: The black cable supplied with your VCR. Use it to connect your VCR to your TV (or Cable Box or DBS). The supplied cable is a
Special Effects: forward and reverse searching; a still picture; slow motion playback.
Tape Speeds: how fast the tape travels during a recording or playback.
•SP (standard play) – fastest tape speed (recording time for a T120 tape is approximately two hours); best picture quality.
•LP (long play) – average tape speed; playback only.
•SLP (super long play) – slowest tape speed (recording time for a T120 tape is approximately six hours).
VCR: video cassette recorder.
VIDEO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks on the front and back of the VCR that record video from another source (IN) or send video to another system (OUT).
Specifications
Video Heads
Four heads -
Video Signal
EIA standards; NTSC color
Antenna
VHF/UHF – 75 ohm external antenna terminal
VHF Output Signal
Channel 03 or 04 (switchable) 75 ohms unbalanced
Power Requirement
120V AC; 60Hz
Power Consumption
14W
Operating Temperature
41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C)
Relative Humidity
10% to 80%
Weight
5.3 lbs. (2.4 kg.)
Dimensions
Tuner Broadcast Channels
VHF
Cable TV Channels
NOTE: Designs and specifications are sub- ject to change without notice.