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Setting Up the VCR
EnergySaver
By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of
inactivity. Press 4 to change the time delay, or to disable the
feature.
• OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off.
• 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns off after one, two, or three
hours of inactivity.
Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you with a
screen reading, “The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Press any
key to cancel.”
If you use the VCR’s tuner instead of your TV to tune channels,
you may want to turn this feature off.
Front panel (vcr display)
You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display
panel on the front of the VCR. Press 5 to switch between the
options.
• AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the
display when the VCR is off.
• BRIGHT keeps the display bright.
• DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level.
Preferred Tape speed
You can set a preferred tape speed that is established each time
the VCR is turned on and as the initial setting for timer
programming. Press 6 to switch between the options.
• SP sets the preferred recording speed to SP.
• SLP sets the preferred recording speed to SLP.
The preferred setting can be overridden using the SPEED button
on the remote.
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)
Your VCR is capable of playing back
tapes recorded in LP. You cannot
record in the LP speed.
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 SLP
T-120 2Hr 6Hr
T-160 2Hr 8Hr
40Min