Automatic Rewind
The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of
the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press
POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.
Tape Eject
Press STOP-EJECT on the VCR when it is stopped to
eject the tape.
Recording
If you want to record something that you're watching, you can
use basic recording.
1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the
remote (see margin note for information about tape
speed settings).
2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.
3. Press STOP on the remote (STOP-EJECT on the VCR) to
stop recording.
If you just want to pause the recording for a short time (like
during a commercial), press the PAUSE button on the
remote (PLAyoPAUSE on VCR) instead of STOR
Check the Safety Tab
No matter which recording option you use, you need to make
sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape's safety tab is
in place. You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab
removed.
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SafetyTab
If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it,
simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.
Tape Speeds
SP (Standard Play)
Gives the best quality recording,
but fewer programs can be
recorded on the tape. Special
effects such as pause, slow motion,
picture search, and frame advance
work well when you play back
tapes recorded in this speed.
LP (Long Play)
Your VCR is capable of playing back
tapes recorded in LR You cannot
record in the LP speed.
SLP (Super Long Play)
Gives three times the recording
time of tapes recorded in SR
Special effects such as pause, slow
motion, picture search, and frame
advance work well when you play
back tapes recorded in this speed.
Cassette
T-120
T-160
Recording Time
SP SLP
2Hr 6Hr
2Hr 8Hr
40Min
23