Hitachi VTMX-231A - Manual (Page 9)

VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE INFORMATION
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VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE INFORMATION
This VCR will operate with any cassette that has the VHS mark. For best results, we recommend the use of high-quality
tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes.
PRECAUTIONS
• Avoid moisture. Moisture condensation may occur on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Before
using a tape with these conditions, to avoid damage of the tape and your VCR, wait until the tape has warmed to room
temperature and the moisture has evaporated.
• Avoid extreme heat, high humidity and magnetic fields.
• Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism.
• Do not touch the tape with your fingers.
THREE DIFFERENT TAPE SPEEDS
Before recording, select the tape speed from: SP mode (Standard Play), LP mode (Long Play) or SLP mode (Super Long
Play).
The table below shows the maximum recording/playback time using T60, T120, or T160 tapes in each mode.
Tape Speed Recording/Playback Time
Type of tape T60 T120 T160
SP mode 1 hour 2 hours 2-2/3 hours
LP mode 2 hours 4 hours 5-1/3 hours
SLP mode 3 hours 6 hours 8 hours
INSERTING A CASSETTE
Insert the cassette in the direction as shown. Push in gently, but continuously, on the center-back of the cassette until it is
drawn into the VCR.
The VCR will automatically turn on.
REMOVING A CASSETTE
1) In the Stop mode, press STOP/EJECT button on the VCR. The cassette will eject.
2) Pull the cassette out of the cassette compartment.
3) Store the cassette in the case as shown.
ERASE PREVENTION