Learning About Video Cassette Tapes
Choosing the Proper Tapes
Use only vhteo cassette tapes markedt X/'HS with this VCR, Choose good q_la]ity tapes for
best resl_lts.
Caring for Video Cassette Tapes
Keep the tapes away from direct sunlight, heat or extreme cold].
Insert tapes with the window side up and] the arrow pointing away flora you.
Do not subject tapes to violent vibrations or shocks.
Never tr'y to take apart or splice a video tape.
Do riot open the cassette, touch the tape, or put anything inside the video tape
cartridge.
Read] the instnlctioris supplied with a video tape
Choosing the Correct Recording Speed
Your VCR is equipped with variable tape speed. You can ])lay or r'ecor<] a tape at:
SD (Standard Play) the ['astest speed,
" SLP (Super Long ]:_]ay) the slowest speed].
Wherl you are playing a tape, yo_n VCR a_ltomatica]ly selects the proper speed], everl if"
segments o[" the tape have been recorded at a different speed.
When you are recording, the slower the tape speed you use, the lot]get the tape iurls and
the more program material it holds. SP provides the clearest record/playback pict_ne, b_lt
special effects s_ch as still picUlce work best in the SLP mode.
Use this chart to determine which tape speed to select when you are recording:
TAPE SP SLP
%60 1hr, 3hrs.
T- 120 2hrs. 6hrs.
T-160 2hrs. 40 rains. 8[us.
_, 2 ApP] bl])]X
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