NetCommand-Controlled Recording

6. NetCommand

This section describes making recordings indepen- dently of the TV Guide On Screen system. For instruc- tions on setting up recordings using TV Guide On Screen, see the separate TV Guide On Screen® Inter- active Program Guide User’s Manual.

Before You Begin

For best results, review this list of factors that may affect your recordings.

Recordable Inputs

You can record from the ANT 1 or ANT 2 jacks, the INPUT 1–3jacks, or the IEEE 1394 inputs.

Note: Signals received on the HDMI and component inputs cannot be recorded.

Analog vs. Digital Recording Devices

•Analog programs can be recorded only to analog devices. Analog sources cannot be recorded to digital devices. Connect your analog recording device to the TV’s RECORD OUTPUT jacks.

•Digital programs can be recorded on either digital or analog devices. For best playback quality, however, record digital programs on digital record- ing devices. Connect your digital recording devices to the TV’s IEEE 1394 jacks.

Analog Recording Formats

If you record from a digital 16:9 channel to an analog VCR or recording device, select a recording format based on the type of TV you will use for playback. You must choose a format for analog recording because of the mismatch between the 16:9 ratio of the digital source picture and the narrower 4:3 ratio of the analog recorder.

Choose the analog recording format in the Record > Setup menu. Your choices are:

•Anamorphic. For anamorphic (widescreen) play- back on this widescreen TV. Ensure that the TV screen format is set to standard (see the section on TV formats in this Owner’s Guide).

•Cropped. For cropped playback on an older-style 4:3 TV. The cropped display removes the top and bottom sections of the picture. This setting does not affect recording from analog devices, analog channels, or 4:3 digital channels.

Copy-Protected Material

When attempting to record copy-protected material, the record functions of the NetCommand and IEEE 1394 systems may be prevented or stopped.

Making a Recording

You can start a recording immediately or you can schedule it to take place at a later time and set the duration of the recording in 30-minute increments. The default is one hour. While recording, you can view a different device or power off the TV.

Immediate Recording

1.Switch the TV to the program source by using the Input Selection menu.

a.Press INPUT to display the Input Selection menu.

b.Highlight the icon for the program source and press ENTER to switch to the program source.

c.Change the channel if needed.

2.Press MENU and to display the Record > Schedule menu.

3.Review the recording settings and change if needed.

4.Press to start recording.

Time-Delayed Recording

You can schedule up to 32 recordings.

1.Ensure that TV Energy Mode is set to Fast Power On and the TV clock is set to the correct time and day. Use the Setup menu to make any needed changes.

2.Switch the TV to the program source by using the Input Selection menu.

a.Press INPUT to display the Input Selection menu.

b.Highlight the icon for the program source and press ENTER to switch to the program source.

3.Press MENU and to display the Record > Schedule menu.

4.Review the Channel, Record To, and Duration settings. Change settings if needed. See the infor- mation box “Using the Record > Schedule Menu.”

5.Set the Start Time and Day.

6.Highlight ADD and press ENTER to add the recording to the Record List. A confirmation message will be displayed if your selection is successful.

If you picked overlapping times, day(s), or destination devices, you will see a message stating there is a conflict. To cancel the conflicting

recording, press MENU and to display the Record > List menu. Highlight the conflicting recording and press CANCEL.

6.Review the Record List to confirm that the record- ing is now in the schedule.

a.Press MENU to move the highlight to the top row of icons in the Record menu.