Hitachi VHS VT-M292A Manuel D’Utilisation

Getting Started (Videotapes) 

 

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The best thing you can do for your VCR is use the best quality tapes available. This 
VCR uses VHS tapes only, which are the most common type.  Look for the VHS mark 
on new or prerecorded tapes you buy. 
Tapes are marked either T-120 or T-160, which signifies how many minutes of 
programming they can hold at standard recording speed (SP).  To get the best quality 
picture, record at standard speed.  But if you want to get more on a tape and are less 
concerned about the quality, set the VCR for extended play (EP). 

TYPES   RECORDING 

TIME 

  SP 

 EP 

T-120   

120 min. 

360 min. 

T-160   

160 min. 

480 min. 

You may have noticed that there is also an LP speed.  You Hitachi VCR does not record 
at this speed, but it can play cassettes that were recorded in LP mode.  No special 
setting is required for playback. 

A safety tab is located on the front left edge of every videotape next to the label.  Break 
this tab off if you want to keep a special tape from being erased accidentally.  (Notice 
this tab is already removed on prerecorded tapes you buy or rent.)  Poke a screwdriver 
or similar tip into the space behind the tab to break it off. 
Don't worry, you can change your mind and record on this tape even after the tab is 
broken off--simply cover the hole with cellophane tape.