44 Glossary
AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks located on the back of the VCR which are used to record audio from another source (IN) or to send audio to another system (OUT).
Automatic Channel Setup: process in which the VCR memo- rizes all available channels. Then, when you press the CHANNEL 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 (00). A/V IN will appear on the screen briefly when you select channel 0,0. If you accidentally enter Line Input mode, press the CHANNEL 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 cable supplied with your VCR. Use it to connect your VCR to your TV (or Cable Box or DBS). The sup- plied 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 located on the back of the VCR which are used to record video from another source (IN) or to send video to another system (OUT).
