Symphonic CSC313E Owner's Manual - Page 17

VIDEO CASSETTE This unit will operate with any cassette that has the mark. For best results, we recommend the use of high-quality tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes. PRECAUTIONS • Avoid moisture. Moisture condensation may occur on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a warm place or vice versa. Before using a tape with these conditions, to avoid damage of the tape and your unit, wait until the tape has warmed to room temperature and the moisture has evaporated. • Avoid extreme heat, high humidity and magnetic fields. • Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism. • Do not touch the tape with your fingers. TWO DIFFERENT TAPE SPEEDS Before recording, select the tape speed from : SP mode (Standard Play) or SLP mode (Super Long Play). The table below shows the maximum recording/playback time using T60, T120 or T160 tapes in each mode. Tape Speed Recording/Playback Time Type of tape T60 T120 T160 SP mode 1 hour 2 hours 2-2/3 hours SLP mode 3 hours 6 hours 8 hours NOTE: • You can play back a tape recorded in LP mode (Long Play). INSERTING A CASSETTE Insert the cassette in the direction as shown. Push in gently, but continuously, on the center-back of the cassette until it is drawn into the unit. The unit will automatically turn on. Window CORRECT WRONG REMOVING A CASSETTE 1)In the stop mode, press [STOP/EJECT P N] on the unit. The cassette will be ejected. 2)Pull the cassette out of the cassette compartment. 3)Store the cassette in its case as shown. ERASE PREVENTION You can prevent accidental erasing of recording by breaking off the tab on the back edge of the cassette. Tab If you decide to record on the tape again, cover the hole with plastic tape. Plastic Tape NOTE: • If the cassette without tab is inserted, playback will automatically start. - 17 - EN