Recording
Checking the tape threading
To ensure correct operation, the VCR checks
automatically the tape threading whenever you insert a
tape, and it takes about 5 seconds. If an error is
detected, the VCR ejects the tape.
During this period, tape operation buttons such as ·
PLAY, r REC, FF ), REW 0, SEARCH # and
SEARCH 3 do not function.
If you consider it unnecessary to check the tape
threading, you can cancel it in the SET UP menu.
1
Press MENU and select 4.SET UP/USED TIME,
then press EXECUTE.
2
Press CURSOR 4/$ to flash the setting of
"THREAD CHECK".
[ SET UP ]
TIMER PB END
REW
REPEAT MODE
REPEAT
APC
ON
DISPLAY
OFF
STOP TIMER
5M
ON
THREAD CHECK
[ USED TIME ]
HEAD
00005H
3
Set to OFF to cancel the tape threading check
using CH +/–.
[ SET UP ]
TIMER PB END
REW
REPEAT MODE
REPEAT
APC
ON
DISPLAY
OFF
STOP TIMER
5M
THREAD CHECK
OFF
[ USED TIME ]
HEAD
00005H
4
Press EXECUTE, and then press MENU to return
to the normal display.
18
(US)
Checking the used time
You can check the amount of time the video head has
been used in the USED TIME menu.
1
Press MENU and select 4. SET UP/USED TIME,
then press EXECUTE.
2
Check the head counter.
[ SET UP ]
TIMER PB END
REW
REPEAT MODE
REPEAT
APC
ON
DISPLAY
OFF
5M
STOP TIMER
THREAD CHECK
ON
[ USED TIME ]
HEAD
00005H
3
Press MENU to return to the normal display.
Head counter