Instant Timer Recording

With this feature you can record for a preset length without using the program timer.

1.Turn on DVD+VCR and the TV.

2.Be sure the TV is tuned to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4). If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.

3.Insert a video cassette with the safety tab intact.

4.Select the desired channel using CH/TRK (v/V) or the number buttons (0-9). The channel number appears on the TV screen. If you are recording from another source via audio/video input jacks (at the rear or front panel), select LINE1 (rear jacks) or LINE2 (front jacks) by using INPUT.

5.Set the desired recording speed (SP or SLP) using SPEED. The tape speed appears on the TV screen.

6.Press REC/ITR (z) twice. The menu appears on the TV screen, recording starts, and the (TIMER) indicator lights.

INSTANT TIMER RECORD

CHANNEL 2

SPEED SP

START NOW

LENGTH 0H30M

7.Press REC/ITR (z) repeatedly to select the recording time length. Each time you press this button the recording time increases 30 minutes (up to 9 hours). If you set the time to 0H00M, the DVD+VCR goes into the normal recording mode.

8.Stop the recording by pressing STOP (x) If you don’t press stop, at the end of the recording, the DVD+VCR stops and shuts off.

Note:

During Instant Timer Recording, you cannot change the

channel on the DVD+VCR.

Checking the Recording Time

Press REC/ITR (z) once to check the recording time. The recalled setting automatically returns to the TV screen after 6 seconds.

Extending the Recording Time

The recording time can be extended anytime by pressing REC/ITR (z). Subsequent presses result in advancing the recording time by 30-minute increments.

Note:

If you press PAUSE/STEP (X) during instant timer record- ing, the instant timer recording is cancelled.

Recording from External Components

You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the DVD+VCR’s external inputs.

1.Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the DVD+VCR. See page 15.

2.Press INPUT repeatedly to select the external input to record from.

•LINE1 (L1): Audio/Video Input mounted on back panel.

•LINE2 (L2): Audio/Video Input mounted on front panel.

3.Load a recordable tape.

4.Set a recording mode (SP or SLP) as necessary by pressing SPEED repeatedly.

5.Play the tape or disc in the external component. If you have a TV attached to your DVD+VCR, you can see the video palying.

6.Press REC/ITR (z) once to start recording. The REC indicator lights in the display window.

7.Press STOP (x) to stop recording.

Notes:

•Before recording, confirm the recording start position.

•If your source is copy-protected using CopyGuard, you will not be able to record it using this unit. See Copyright on page 6 for more details.

•To record for a fixed length of time, see Instant Timer Recording.