VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES
Use only video cassette tapes bearing the VHS logo.
This VCR was primarily designed for use with T-120 and
T-160 cassette tapes. It is recommended that you use
T-120 or T-160 standard grade VHS video cassette
tapes for optimal performance.
NOTE:
œIf using longer tapes (i.e. T-180) the tape travel will
not be as stable and that may cause problems.

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 and strong
vibrations.

To Protect your Recordings

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

Precautions concerning the video

cassette tapes

œDo not use tapes that are damaged, tapes that have
been cut and repaired or tapes that have been altered
in any way.
œSome rewinders may tangle the tape, and therefore
their use is not recommended.
œWhen tapes are recorded over and over again, the
recording quality will deteriorate. Refer to “Concerning
the Number of Times Tapes can be Rerecorded on”
on page 20, and replace the tape with a new tape as
required.

Loading

1Place the cassette, label side up, in the loading slot.
Gently push the center of the cassette until it is
loaded automatically.
øThe time display will switch to the reset counter
“0H 00M 00S” display.
øThe cassette indicator “o” lights on the digital
display.
NOTE:
œIf you try to record on a cassette without an
erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will eject the
cassette.

Unloading

1In stop mode, press the EJECT button.
øThe cassette is automatically ejected.
NOTES:
œDo not insert any other object in the cassette loading
slot, as that may cause injury and damage to the VCR.
œIf 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 your hand out
as that may cause severe injuries.
Erasure-prevention tab
RF4QR/NA (SRT-8960 GB) Wed. May, 08/2002
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