Optimus 111 User Manual

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There are three ways to record using your VCR
— immediate recording, automatic timer re-
cording, and dubbing.

The video cassette you use for recording must
have the erase-protection tab in place. If the
tab is removed, the cassette automatically
ejects if you try to record on it (see “Erase Pro-
tection” on this page).

You can select one of three VHS recording/
playback speeds: SP (standard play), LP (long
play), and EP (extended play).

SP is the fastest recording speed and results in
the highest quality picture. LP and EP record
more slowly and use less tape, but the picture
quality is not as high as a recording made at
the SP speed.

The quality of tape you use greatly affects
record/playback quality and the life of the VCR.
Use only video cassettes that display the offi-
cial 

 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 re-
cording times for different-length tapes at the
recording speeds.

Video cassettes have an erase-protection tab
to prevent accidental erasure of a tape. To pre-
vent recording, break off the tab using a screw-
driver. The cassette automatically ejects if you
try to record on the tape.

If you want to record on a video cassette that
does not have the tab, put a piece of heavy
plastic tape over the erase-protection tab hole.

T-60

1 hour
(60 min-
utes)

2 hours
(120 min-
utes)

3 hours
(180 min-
utes)

T-120

2 hours
(120 min-
utes)

4 hours
(240 min-
utes)

6 hours
(360 min-
utes)

T-160

2

2

/

3

 hours

(160 min-
utes)

5

1

/

3

 hours

(320 min-
utes)

8 hours
(480 min-
utes)

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