VCR BASICS
RECORDING
If you want to record something that you’re watching, you can use basic recording.
1.Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote (see margin note for information about tape speed settings).
2.Press the RECORD (REC) button to begin recording.
3.Press STOP to stop recording.
If you just want to pause the recording for a short time (like during a commercial), press PAUSE instead of STOP.
CHECK THE SAFETY TAB
No matter which recording option you use, you need to make sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape’s safety tab is in place. You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed.
Safety Tab
If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it, simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.
Tape Speeds
SP (Standard Play)
Gives the best quality recording, but fewer programs can be recorded on the tape. Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed.
LP (Long Play)
Gives twice the recording time of tapes recorded in LP. If you plan on using special effects during playback, LP is not recommended.
SLP (Super Long Play)
Gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed.
Recording Time
Cassette | SP | LP | SLP |
| 2Hr | 3Hr | 6Hr |
| 2Hr | 5 Hr | 8Hr |
| 40Min | 20 Min |
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