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VCR Basics
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.
If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it,
simply cover the hole with vinyl 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 (REC) button to begin recording.
3. Press STOP to stop recording.
If you just want to pause the recording for a short time (like
during a commercial), press PAUSE instead of STOP.
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)
Gives twice the recording time of
tapes recorded in LP. If you plan on
using special effects during
playback, LP is not recommended.
SLP (Super Long Play)
Gives three times the recording time
of tapes recorded in SP. Special
effects such as pause, slow motion,
picture search, and frame advance
work well when you play back
tapes recorded in this speed.
Recording Time
Cassette SP LP SLP
T-120 2Hr 3Hr 6Hr
T-160 2Hr 5 Hr 8Hr
40Min 20 Min
Safety Tab