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SETTING UP THE VCR
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Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab
removed to start playing automatically.
EnergySaver
By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of
inactivity. Press 3 to change the time delay, or to disable the
feature.
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OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off.
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1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns off after one, two, or three
hours of inactivity.
Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you with a
screen reading, "The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Press any
key to cancel."
If you use the VCR's tuner instead of your TV to tune channels,
you may want to turn this feature off.
Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display)
You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display
panel on the front of the VCR. Press 4 to switch between the
options.
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AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims
the display when the VCR is off.
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BRIGHT keeps the display bright.
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DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level.
Preferred Tape Speed
You can set the preferred tape speed between Standard Play
(SP) and Super Long Play (SLP). In the PREFERENCES menu,
press 5 to switch between the options.
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SP sets the preferred recording speed to SP.
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SLP sets the preferred recording speed to SLP.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control:
2 Auto Play:
3 EnergySaver:
4 Front Panel:
5 Tape Speed
0 Exit
The PREFERENCES menu allows
you to access settings for your
remote control, EnergySaver, front
panel brightness, and more.
Tape Speeds
SP (Standard Play)
Gives the best quality recording, but
fewer programs can be recorded on
the tape.
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
T-120
2Hr
T-160
2Hr
40 min
VCR1
ON
2:00
AUTO
SLP
SLP
6Hr
8Hr
17
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