AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks located on the back of the VCR
which are used to record audio from another source (IN) or to
send audio to another source (OUT).
Automatic Channel Programming:
process in which the
VCR scans all available channels and places the ones you receive
in its memory. Then, when you push the CHANNEL (Up/Down)
buttons, you only scan through channels you receive.
Bands:
settings that allow you to tune channels.
• Antenna – VHF (very high frequency; channels 2 - 13) and
UHF (ultra high frequency; channels 14 - 69).
• Cable – all standard channels can be received without a Cable
Box.
Cable Box Output Channel:
Channel 3 or 4.
Dubbing:
copying a tape using a second VCR.
Frame:
a single still picture.
HQ:
high quality; a feature in the VCR circuitry which provides
enhanced picture detail.
Line Input:
The channel to which you set your VCR during dub-
bing. The line input channel is always channel 00.
If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (A/V IN will appear on
your TV screen briefly), press the CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons
or use the Number buttons to select another channel.
Mode:
a VCR operation.
OTR:
one touch recording; programming a timed recording that
starts immediately and records for 30 minutes to eight hours,
whichever you specify.
Remote Control:
the small electronic unit that came with your
VCR; allows you to operate your VCR from a distance. You may
be able to operate your TV, Cable Box or Digital Satellite System
with the remote control.
RF coaxial cable:
The cable supplied with your VCR. Use it to
connect your VCR to your TV (or Cable Box, if applicable). The
supplied cable is a snap-on type. However, you may also use a
screw-on type if you prefer.
Special Effects:
forward and reverse searching; viewing a still
picture; slow motion.
Tape Speeds:
how fast the tape travels during a recording.
• SP (standard play) – fastest tape speed (recording time for a
T120 tape is approximately two hours); best picture quality.
• LP (long play) – average tape speed (recording time for a T120
tape is approximately four hours).
• SLP (super long play) – slowest tape speed (recording time for
a T120 tape is approximately six hours).
VCR:
video cassette recorder.
VIDEO IN/OUT Jacks:
jacks located on the back of the VCR
which are used to record video from another source (IN) or send
video to another source (OUT).
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