Tape playback
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Tape speed and maximum recording time

Loading and unloading a cassette tape

Use only video cassette tapes marked or .

Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording
is not possible with this model.
This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that makes it possible to playback S-VHS
recordings with regular VHS resolution.
HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
Erase prevention tab
VCR
Erase prevention tab
Screwdriver
Video cassette tape
Tape Speed
SLP (Super Long Play)
T-160 T-120 T-90 T-60 T-30
2-2/3 hours 2 hours 1-1/2 hours 1 hour 30 minutes
8 hours 6 hours 4-1/2 hours 3 hours 1-1/2 hours
SP (Standard Play)

Loading

Push the center of the tape until it is automatically in-
serted.
Insert the cassette tape with its labeled side facing up
and the erase prevention tab positioned at your left. An
inverted cassette tape cannot be inserted.
Automatic power ON
When you insert a cassette tape, the VCR power will turn ON automatically.
Automatic playback
When loading a cassette tape without an erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically.

Unloading

You can eject the video tape while the unit is turned off.
1Press EJECT on the unit or the remote control. 2Remove the cassette tape.

Automatic tape eject

This VCR will automatically rewind the tape when the tape has ended. And when the tape is rewound to its
beginning, the cassette tape will be ejected automatically.

To prevent accidental erasure

Remove the erase prevention tab with a screwdriver.

To record again

Cover the hole with a piece of adhesive tape.
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Adhesive
Tape
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