Sony RDR-VX500 - Manual (Page 14)

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Recordable and playable
VHS tapes
This VCR uses the VHS system.
Recording
This VCR records using the VHS system.
z Hint
If you do not want recorded contents to be erased, break
off the erasure prevention tab. To record again on a tape
that has had the erasure prevention tab removed, cover
the hole with cellophane tape, etc.
Notes
• This VCR cannot record using the S-VHS system.
• Tapes recorded in EP (3
× ) mode by this VCR cannot be
played back on standard mode only VHS decks.
• Noise may appear in the image when tapes recorded in
EP (3 × ) mode by this VCR are played back on other
VHS decks with 3 × mode.
Playback
The VCR automatically identifies the recording
system and recording mode (SP (standard) or EP
(3
× )) of recorded tapes during playback.
Notes
• You cannot play back foreign video software that uses
non-NTSC color TV systems (PAL, SECAM).
• When playing back tapes recorded using the S-VHS
system, the playback image may be disturbed.
Safety tab