Radio Shack 36 owner manual General Information, Recording/Playback Speeds, Tape Selection

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RECORDING

GENERAL INFORMATION

You can use the following methods to record with your Model 36.

•immediate recording — records the pro- gram you are watching

•one-touch recording (OTR) — lets you immediately begin a recording that auto- matically stops after the time you set

•automatic timer recording — lets you set up the Model 36 so it automatically records a broadcast on a channel at a time and tape speed you set then stop recording at a time you set

•dubbing — lets you record from one audio/ video device to another

Notes:

•Your Model 36 automatically records the audio signal and adjusts the sound level while it records.

•The video tape you use for recording must have the erase-protection tab in place. If a tape’s tab has been removed, the Model 36 automatically ejects the tape if you try to record on it (see “Erase Protection”).

Recording/Playback Speeds

There are three VHS recording/playback speeds: SP (short play), LP (long play), and SLP (super long play).

SP (short play) is the fastest recording speed and results in the highest quality picture, but uses the most tape.

LP (long play) records more slowly than SP but more quickly than SLP. LP provides a better quality picture than SLP and uses less tape than SP.

SLP (super long play) records more slowly and uses less tape, but the picture quality is not as high as with a recording made at the SP or LP speeds.

Note: The Model 36 plays back tapes at the speed at which they were recorded.

Tape Selection

The quality of tape you use greatly affects record/playback quality and the life of the Model

36.Use only video cassettes that display the of-

ficial 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 record- ing times for different-length tapes at the three recording speeds.

Tape	SP	LP	SLP
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. To prevent record- ing on a tape, break off the tab using a screw- driver. The cassette automatically ejects if you try to record on the tape.

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