VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES
Use only video cassette tapes bearing the w logo.
This VCR was primarily designed for use with E-180
cassette tapes, it is recommended to use E-180 VHS
video cassette tapes for optimal performance.

Handling Cassette Tapes

The cassette tapes should always be stored vertically,
in their cases, away from high temperatures, magnetic
fields, direct sunlight, dirt, dust and locations subject to
mold formation.
Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism and never
touch the tape with your fingers.
Protect the cassette tapes from shocks or strong
vibrations.

To Protect your Recordings

After having recorded a tape, if you wish to keep the
recording, use a flathead screwdriver to break off the
erasure-prevention tab on the cassette.
To record again on a tape without erasure-prevention
tab, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

Loading

1Place the cassette, label side up, in the loading slot.
Gently push the centre of the cassette until it is
loaded automatically.
°
When the cassette is loaded, the cassette
indicator
“o”
will light on the digital display.
°
The time display will switch to the reset
counter “0:00:00” display.
NOTE:
•If you try to record on a cassette without
erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will eject the
cassette.

Unloading

1In STOP mode, press the EJECT button.
°
The cassette is automatically ejected.
NOTES:
•Do not insert any object in the cassette loading slot,
as that may cause injury and damages to the VCR.
•If your hand gets stuck in the cassette loading slot,
unplug the power cord and consult the dealer where
the unit was bought. Do not forcibly pull the hand out
as that may cause severe injuries.

Setting the Action to Take When a

Cassette is Loaded

In the (SET UP 3) menu, you can set the mode the
VCR will go into when a cassette is loaded.
1Press the AUDIO ON/MENU button until the (SET
UP 3) menu is displayed.
2Press the ] button, until the “TAPE IN MODE”
setting is flashing.
3Press the l (or j) button, to set the desired mode.
STOP . . . . . . . . . . Stays in stop mode
REC . . . . . . . . . . . Goes into recording mode
4Press the PAUSE/SCAN button to save the setting.
Erasure-prevention tab
<SET UP 3>
ALARM MODE Y1
ALARM SPEED 3H
ALARM DURATION 20S
TAPE IN MODE STOP
TAPE END MODE REW
TAPE END OUT -3M
CLOG DETECT. Y
GB
NE4QG/EX (TLS-224P GB) Mon. May, 11/1998
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