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Glossary
AFT:
Automatic fine tuning, a circuit that automatically
adjusts TV reception to optimum condition.
CABLE:
Cable television.
EP:
Extended play, the slowest recording speed. Designed
to store the maximum amount of program material on a
single video cassette. There is some degradation in
picture/audio quality.
Index Search:
A feature of this VCR that automatically
records an index each time recording begins. It helps you
locate a particular segment of the tape quickly and easily.
LP:
Long Play, an intermediate tape recording speed that
combines most of the picture/audio quality obtainable at
the standard recording speed with some of the tape
economy of Extended Play (EP).
OSD:
On-screen display of information pertinent to the
features of the VCR.
OTR:
One-touch recording, a feature that allows you to
record the program you’re watching by pressing the REC
key. Each press of the key increases the recording time
by 30 minutes, up to four hours.
RF:
Radio frequency, the composite audio/video signal
supplied to a TV receiver (or other video component) by
an antenna or cable system.
Safety tab:
The plastic tab at the back of a video tape
cassette which, when removed, prevents accidental
erasure of a recording.
SP:
Standard play, the recording speed to use when the
best picture quality is of prime importance (and when
total recording time is not).
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Setting up the VCRs for video cassette duplication
To duplicate a video cassette:
1
Load a blank video cassette tape with the safety tab
intact into the recording VCR. Press INPUT on the
recording VCR.
2
Load a previously recorded cassette into the
playback VCR or camcorder.
3
Press REC/OTR on the recording VCR, then press
P/S.
4
Press PLAY on the playback VCR or camcorder, then
press P/S.
5
Press PLAY on the playback VCR and REC/OTR on the
recording VCR simultaneously to begin the
duplicating process.
Connecting a Audio system to this VCR
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PRESONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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INPUT
AUDIO
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(R)
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VIDEO
VIDEO
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AUDIO
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RF OUT
ANT. IN
OUT
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
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!
• It is recommended that the tape
speed be set to the SP mode on
the recording VCR for best
results.
• Unauthorized recording of
copyrighted television programs,
films, video tapes and other
materials may infringe on the
rights of copyright owners and
be contrary to copyright laws.
Using advanced features,
continued
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