Operation Manual

Using
the VCR to
play
back a
tape
18
NOTE
-
Loading
and
unloading
of a video cassette is
only possible
when the video
recorder is
plugged
into a
power
source.
Loading
&
Unloading
a video cassette
1
Insert the cassette into the video recorder with the window side
up
and the arrow
pointing away
from
you.
Do not
attempt
to insert a cassette which is
upside
down
or back to front.
Gently press
the middle of the
tape.
2
Press the "EJECT"
button,
on either the handset or the front
panel
of the video
recorder.
The cassette
compartment
will
open
and the video cassette will be
partially
ejected.
"EJECT" will
appear
for a few seconds on the TV screen.
It is not
necessary
to switch on the video
recorder,
by pressing
the "POWER"
button before
ejecting
a video cassette.
Note
-
It is advisable to remove a video cassette from the video recorder when not in
use. Rewind and unload it.
Types
of video cassette
Use VHS
tapes
in this video recorder.
On SP
(standard play)
the maximum record and
playback
time is that
given
on the
video cassette.
For
example
E-180 will
record/play
back for 180 minutes.
For
example
T-120 will
play
back for 120 minutes.
On LP
(long play)
the maximum record and
playback
time is twice that
given
on the
video cassette.
For
example
E-180 will
record/play
back for 360 minutes.
For
example
T-120 will
play
back for 240 minutes.
Accidental erasure
prevention
-
If
you
do not wish to record on a
tape,
and hence
erase what is
already
recorded on
it,
then remove the
safety
tab on the back
edge
of
the video cassette.
Cover
the
hole
with
cellophane tape
-
It is
possible
to record on a video cassette
from which the
safety
tab has been removed
by covering
the hole with
cellophane
tape.
Refer to the instructions included with the video cassette for more information.
How to
using
the
Energy saving
mode
Your VCR has an
Energy
Save feature which if set will
place your
VCR onto an
economic
power
save where the clock
display
will
disappear.
If
you
have
programmed
a
recording,
this feature will not work.
1
Press the
" "
button on the VCR.
2
Press the
" "
button on the VCR
again
and
your
VCR will
go
into
Energy
Save . All the
displays
will be
disappeared
on the video recorder's
display.
3
For
releasing
the
energy saving
mode,
press
the
" "
button once
again.