3 TurnJOGthedial until the“TAPE IN MODE” setting is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
4 TurnJOGthedial to select the desired mode, then turn theSHUTTLE ring clockwise.

VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES

Correct tape thread check function

This function checks to make sure that the cassette has been correctly loaded so that recording can be carried out.

NOTES:

Setting the Action to Take When a Cassette is Loaded

You can set the mode the VCR will go into when a cassette is loaded.1 PressMENUthebutton to display the MAIN MENU.

œ After the cassette tape is 2loaded,TurnJOGthedial to selectmechanismthe“3.GENERALwillSET” operate for about 5 seconds toline, checkthen turn the thatSHUTTLE thering clockwisetape.

has been threaded (loaded) correctlyø automatically The (GENERAL SET) menu appears.

and the cassetteo” will flashindicatorduring that period. If the tape is not loaded properly, the cassette will be ejected.

œIf REC,thePLAY or STOP button is pressed or if the

SHUTTLE ring is turned during the tape thread check operation, the command will only be executed after the tape thread has been checked. Only theEJECT button will operate while the tape thread is being checked.

œIf“TAPE IN MODE” in the (GENERAL SET) menu is set to “REC”, the recording indicator “m” will light while the tape thread is being checked. However, recording will only start after the tape thread check is completed.

1PressMENUthebutton to display the MAIN MENU.

2TurnJOGthedial to select the“3.GENERAL SET” line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

øThe (GENERAL SET) menu appears.

<GENERAL@SET>

TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP

TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW

CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@01:00

THREAD@CHECK@@@@@N

VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N

CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@N

REMOTE@@@@@@@@@@@MENU

VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@@@COLOR

VERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y TAPE@@@@@@@@@@@@@T-160

3TurnJOGthedial until the“THREAD CHECK” setting is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

4TurnJOGthedial to select the desired mode, then turn theSHUTTLE ring clockwise.

STOP . . . . . . When tape inserted the VCR, stays in stop modeREC . . . . . . . When tape inserted the VCR, goes into recording mode5 PressMENUtheEXIT button.

Setting the Type of Tape Used

1 PressMENUthebutton to display the MAIN MENU.

2 TurnJOGthedial to select the“3.GENERAL SET” line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

øThe (GENERAL SET) menu appears.

3 TurnJOGthedial until the“TAPE” setting is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

4 TurnJOGthedial to set the tape length, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

T-160 . . . . . . When using a T-160 cassette tape T-120 . . . . . . When using a T-120 cassette tape

5 PressMENUtheEXIT button.

N . . . . . . . . . The correct tape thread check function is offY. . . . . . . . . . The correct tape thread check function is on

5 PressMENUtheEXIT button.

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