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Originally Posted by ChrisW6ATV
As dieseljeep and Eric mentioned, figure out the settings to use the audio/video signals from the digital tuner into the VCR, don't even think of "recording channel 3" from the box! (On some VCRs, the is an input-select switch; on others, the video input may be a "channel" lower than channel 2.)
Don't try to jam six hours of video onto each tape; spend a whole $1 per hour (or less, maybe far less if you find used tapes!) on your recordings using the SP mode for only two hours per T-120 tape. The reduced stress on the VCR from less use of fast-forward and rewind alone may pay for the extra cost of tapes, not to even mention the far better quality of the recordings, the REAL reason to use the SP mode. (Get an old VHS tape rewinder to save the most wear-and-tear on the machine.)
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I've been hitting the thrifts and finding never used VHS tapes for $.50 each. I only buy the name brand tapes. I even picked up two super VHS tapes for the same price. Maxells.
