NORMAL RECORDING
Concerning the Number of Times Tapes can be Rerecorded on
Depending on the recording speed mode, the tape must be replaced after a certain number of recording times.
Refer to the table below for the maximum number of times a tape can be recorded on.
| Recording speed mode | Maximum number of | |
| (hour mode) | recording times | |
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| (with a standard grade |
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| tape) |
6, | 8 | 100 |
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18, | 24 | 50 |
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30, | 40 | 50 |
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NOTES:
•The maximum number of recording times will vary depending on the location and kind of tape used. Verify the recording quality and replace the tape when the quality starts to deteriorate.
The maximum number of recording times indicated above are based on test tapes
•If using longer tapes (i.e.
Record Pause
Recording can be interrupted temporarily.
1Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button during recording.
°The Pause/Still indicator “:” blinks.
NOTES:
•The image appears
•If a recording pause continues for 5 minutes or more, the VCR will go into stop mode to avoid damaging the tape.
2To resume recording, press the REC button, or press the PAUSE/SEARCH button again.
Recording Check
The image being recorded can be checked.
1During recording, press the PLAY (REC CHECK) button.
°The tape will be rewound and then played back. The VCR will then return to the previous recording mode.
NOTE:
•During recording check operations, recording is suspended momentarily.
Clog Detection
This VCR is equipped with a clog detection function.
The recording quality is monitored automatically. When the heads are dirty and the recording quality deteriorates, the output at the WARNING OUT terminal becomes 0V (Low), the “a” indicator flashes on the digital display, and the buzzer sounds.
If in the (SET UP 3) menu, CLOG DETECT. is set to “N”, the recording quality is not monitored.
NOTES:
•To cancel the “a” indicator display and reset the WARNING OUT terminal output, press the STOP button.
•Clog detection is not possible if recording in
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