Tape Operation (continued)
The most commonly asked questions about are answered below.
Question
How fast does the VCR advance through commercials? Are commercials advanced through only when I playback a recording? Are commercials still recorded on the tape in case I choose to view them sometime? Does all recording speeds? work in
Answer
The VCR advances through a 3-minute commercial block in about 8 to 12 seconds if the tape speed is SLP. In SP, it takes about 25 to 35 seconds. Yes. The commercials are not marked until after the recording is finished. Yes. By setting the C/A PLAYBACK to MANUAL (see page 27), you can view or advance through commercials as desired. Yes. SLP. works in SP, LP, and
Does the VCR advance through commercials each time I playback tapes which were recorded using ? After marking commercials, does the VCR stop at the end of the tape, or rewind to the beginning? Can I play my recordings in nonVCRs? Does the marking process interfere with other programmed recordings? What happens if I cancel the marking in progress so I can use the VCR? What if part of my program is advanced through along with the commercials? Additional Notes:
Yes. As long as C/A PLAYBACK is set to AUTO (see page 27), the VCR should advance through commercials each time the tape is played back. The tape stops at the end of the recording so that any additional timer recordings can be performed.
Yes. marked recordings will play in nonVCRs, but commercials will not be advanced through. No. If the interval between 2 or more timer programs is not sufficient to mark the recording, marking will be done after all recordings are complete and the power goes off. Marking will be resumed when the VCR's power is turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected. Please see the 3rd note on page 27.
� Because of the various ways in which commercials are broadcast, the VCR may not be able to recognize all commercials. � If a timer recording is scheduled for the middle of the night, please be aware that the VCR will make some noise as it rewinds and fast forwards the tape while marking commercials.
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