Radio Shack 9" COLOR TV/VCR COMBO 36 - Manual (Page 28)

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RECORDING
GENERAL INFORMATION
You can use the following methods to record
with your Model 36.
• immediate recording — records the pro-
gram you are watching
• one-touch recording (OTR) — lets you
immediately begin a recording that auto-
matically stops after the time you set
• automatic timer recording — lets you set up
the Model 36 so it automatically records a
broadcast on a channel at a time and tape
speed you set then stop recording at a time
you set
• dubbing — lets you record from one audio/
video device to another
Notes:
• Your Model 36 automatically records the
audio signal and adjusts the sound level
while it records.
• The video tape you use for recording must
have the erase-protection tab in place. If a
tape’s tab has been removed, the Model 36
automatically ejects the tape if you try to
record on it (see “Erase Protection”).
Recording/Playback Speeds
There are three VHS recording/playback
speeds: SP (short play), LP (long play), and SLP
(super long play).
SP (short play) is the fastest recording speed
and results in the highest quality picture, but
uses the most tape.
LP (long play) records more slowly than SP but
more quickly than SLP. LP provides a better
quality picture than SLP and uses less tape than
SP.
SLP (super long play) records more slowly and
uses less tape, but the picture quality is not as
high as with a recording made at the SP or LP
speeds.
Note: The Model 36 plays back tapes at the
speed at which they were recorded.
Tape Selection
The quality of tape you use greatly affects
record/playback quality and the life of the Model
36. Use only video cassettes that display the of-
ficial
logo. High-grade tape has a better ox-
ide coating that helps prevent dirty video heads
and gives the best results.
Although T-160 video cassettes offer the long-
est recording time, they contain thinner tape that
is more likely to jam. We suggest you use T-120
or shorter length tape.
The following chart shows the maximum record-
ing times for different-length tapes at the three
recording speeds.
Erase Protection
Video cassettes have an erase-protection tab to
prevent accidental erasure. To prevent record-
ing on a tape, break off the tab using a screw-
driver. The cassette automatically ejects if you
try to record on the tape.
Tape
Length
SP LP SLP
T-60 1 hour
(60 min.) 2 hours
(120 min.) 3 hours
(180 min.)
T-120 2 hours
(120 min.) 4 hours
(240 min.) 6 hours
(360 min.)
T-160 2 2 / 3 hours
(160 min.)
5 1 / 3 hours
(320 min.)
8 hours
(480 min.)
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