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Cassette Types and Recording Speeds (Option)

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Only use high-quality VHS cassettes with your VCR. Cassettes can be of different lengths.

You can also record a cassette at two different speeds:

◆SP (Standard Play)

◆LP (Long Play) - option

In Long Play mode:

◆Each cassette lasts twice as long

◆The recording is of a slightly lower quality

Type

Recording Time

 

(in SP)

 

 

E-30

30 mins. or 1/2 hour

E-60

60 mins. or 1 hour

E-120

120 mins. or 2 hours

E-180

180 mins. or 3 hours

E-240

240 mins. or 4 hours

E-300

300 mins. or 5 hours

 

 

Type

Playback Time

 

(in SP)

 

 

T-60

60 mins. or 1 hour

T-120

120 mins. or 2 hours

T-180

180 mins. or 3 hours

 

 

Protecting a Recorded Cassette

Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. When this tab has been removed, you cannot record on the tape.

1If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab using a small screwdriver.

2To re-record over a protected cassette (safety tab broken), cover the opening with adhesive tape.

➢When you insert a video cassette, playback starts automatically if the safety tab is broken (protected cassette); otherwise you must press the PLAY/PAUSE

( ) button.

If you try to record on a protected cassette (safety tab broken), the cassette is ejected.

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