GE VG4275 - Manual (Page 27)

VCR BASICS
Automatic Rewind
The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the
end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can
press POWER on the VCR (ON«OFF on remote) and the
VCR will turn off after rewinding.
Tape Eject
Press STOP*EJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote for a few
seconds) when it is stopped to eject the tape. A tape can
be ejected even when the VCR is off.
Recording
If you want to record something that you're watching, you
can use basic recording. For more detailed information,
refer to the "Recording" section starting on the next page.
1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on
the remote.
2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.
3. Press STOP to stop recording.
If you just want to pause the recording for a short time
(such as during a commercial), press PAUSE instead of
STOP.
• For more information about in-depth recording
features, refer to the next section.
Check the Safety Tab
No matter which recording option you use, you need to
make sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape's
safety tab is in place. You cannot record on a tape with the
safety tab removed.
If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it,
simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.
Safety Tab
Tape Speeds
SP (Standard Play)
Gives the best quality recording, but
fewer programs can be recorded on
the tape. Special effects such as
pause, slow motion, picture search,
and frame advance work well when
you play back tapes recorded in
this speed.
SLP (Super Long Play)
Gives three times the recording time
of tapes recorded in SP. Special
effects such as pause, slow motion,
picture search, and frame advance
work well when you play back tapes
recorded in this speed.
Recording Time
Cassette SP SLP
T-120 2 hr 6 hr
T-160 2 hr/40 min 8 hr
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