Hitachi VT-DX815A - Manual (Page 15)

CASSETTE TAPES
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CASSETTE TAPES
Types
Only use video cassettes with the or mark in this
VCR.
Use only D-VHS video cassettes for D-VHS recording. Do not use any
other video cassettes than D-VHS video cassettes for D-VHS recording.
You cannot engage D-VHS recording on VHS cassettes.
The table shows the recording time of different cassettes.
• To get the best quality picture, record at standard recording speed (SP).
Types
Recording time
SP EP STD
VHS
T-120 120 min. 360 min. —
T-160 160 min. 480 min. —
T-180 180 min. 540 min. —
T-210 210 min. 630 min. —
D-VHS DF300 — — 300 min.
Note: The recording speed is automatically set to STD during D-VHS recording:
You cannot select SP or EP speed.
• This VCR does not record at the LP speed, but it can play cassettes that
were recorded at the LP speed.
Safety tabs prevent erasure
To avoid erasing a recording
Break off the safety tab using a
screwdriver or similar tool. To re-record on a cassette
which has its safety tab
removed
Cover the hole with plastic tape.
The VCR automatically enters the playback mode when a cassette without
its safety tab is inserted. The VCR won't record on a tape without a
safety tab and the cassette will be ejected if the REC or REC/IRT
button is pressed. Be sure to check the safety tab before inserting a
cassette.