Sanyo DVC-2500 Operation with tape Normal Recording, Timer Recording, To pause the recording

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Operation with tape (Continued)

Normal Recording

Preparation:

Turn on the power of both the DVD+VCR and TV.

Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.

If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to

VIDEO.

1Insert a video cassette that the safety tab intact.

Select the desired channel by using CH/TRK

2 (v/V).

If you are recording from another source via audio/video input jacks (at the Rear or Front panel), select the LINE1 or LINE2 by pressing INPUT.

Set the desired recording speed (SP or EP) by

3 pressing SP/EP.

This DVD+VCR is not designed to record in LP mode.

4Set the MTS mode as desired (See page 16, 26).

5Recording will start. (The REC indicator will light in the display window.)

If a cassette with no safety tab is loaded, the cassette will be ejected automatically.Press REC (z) once.

6If the tape reaches the end before STOP (x) is pressed,

the DVD+VCR will automatically stop, rewind, eject, and it will turn itself off.Press STOP (x) to stop recording.

To pause the recording

1Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause the tape during recording.

The REC indicator will flash in the display window.

2When you want to continue recording, press PAUSE/STEP (X) or press REC (z).

After 5 minutes in pause mode, the tape will be stopped automatically to protect the tape and the video heads.

To record one TV program while watching another

1Press TV/VCR to select the TV mode during record- ing.

The VCR indicator disappears.

2Using the TV, select the channel to be viewed.

Tips

Always use PAUSE/STEP (X) for best results when making changes during recording.

For example: To change channels during recording, first press PAUSE/STEP (X) to put the unit in pause mode. Then select the desired channel on the DVD+VCR, and press

PAUSE/STEP (X) again to resume recording.

Timer Recording

This DVD+VCR can be programmed to record up to 8 programs within a period of 1 year. For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded and the starting and ending times.

Things to know before starting

If you try to set the program timer before setting the clock, PLEASE SET THE CLOCK appears for a moment and then SET CLOCK menu appears on the TV screen. Set the time and date before proceeding.

Make sure a tape is in the DVD+VCR and the safety tab is in place or the tape will be automatically ejected.

Preparation:

Turn on the power of both the DVD+VCR and the TV.

Be sure the TV is set to the DVD+VCR output channel (3 or 4). Make sure the CHANNEL SOURCE in the CHANNEL SETUP menu is set appropriately (TV or CATV).

1Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear.

2Use v/V to choose the TIMER RECORD menu.

3RECORD menu.

The TIMER RECORD menu will appear.

If all programs have already been entered, MAX NUMBER OF EVENTS SCHEDULED message will

appear for a moment and then PROGRAM 1 will appear on the TV screen.Press SELECT/ENTER to go to the TIMER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SET CLOCK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONTH

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DAY

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START

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CHANNEL SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOP

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CHANNEL :

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPEED

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REPEAT

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SELECT

 

 

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ADJUST

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4Use b/B to choose the PROGRAM No. (1-8).

5UseUse b/B to choose the desired month.V to choose the MONTH option.

6UseUse b/B to choose the desired day.V to choose the DAY option.

7UseUse b/B to choose the desired start time.V to choose the START option.

8UseUse b/B to choose the desired stop time.V to choose the STOP option.

9Use b/B to choose the desired channel (Channel, LINE1 or LINE2).Use V to choose the CHANNEL option.

Cable Users: If you have CABLE TV and used Cable Box in Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to DVD+VCR (page 12), using a cable box converter, you must set the channel in this step to match the cable box output channel (usually CH 3 or 4). Change channels on the cable box instead of with the DVD+VCR.

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Contents DVC-2500 Regulatory Information FCC Part Safety PrecautionsPower Lines Power SourcesCleaning Power-Cord ProtectionSafety Check AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Replacement partsTable of Contents Playable Discs Remote control battery installationRemote Control Operation Range Before UseSetting the Output Source PrecautionsAbout Symbols Front Panel Display Window Remote Control Video OUT DVD OUT Rear PanelAntenna Input RF OUTDVD/VHS OUTConnections Connecting Antenna/Cable TV toOptional, Preferred TV Connections Connections Basic TV ConnectionsAmplifier Receiver Accessory Audio/Video A/V Connections toDigital Multi-channel sound OUT jacks Coaxial X to the correspondingMenu Selection Setting the On-Screen DisplayBefore Operation VCR Part On-Screen Display OSD Channel Selection Before Operation VCR Part Setting the VCR Setup MenuOption Press b/B to choose on Before Operation VCR Part Setting the ClockAuto Clock Set Manual Clock SetOn-screen display operation Before Operation DVD Part General ExplanationOn-Screen Display Language Before Operation DVD Part Initial SettingsGeneral Operation PictureOthers Before Operation DVD PartSound Parental Control Password DVDChanging the 4-digit password If you forget your 4-digit passwordSpecial Effect Playbacks Operation with tape Normal PlaybackTo record one TV program while watching another Timer RecordingOperation with tape Normal Recording To pause the recordingProgram Priority Checking Erasing the Timer ProgramOperation with tape Copying from DVD to VCR Instant Timer Recording One-Touch RecordChecking the Recording Time To extend the Recording TimePlayback with Hi-Fi Stereo Audio Sound Multichannel TV Sound Indicator MTSVHS Hi-Fi Stereo System MTS Broadcast MTS Multi-Channel TV SoundAdditional Information Operation with tape Tape Counter Memory FeatureMoving to another CHAPTER/TRACK General FeaturesOperation with DVD and Audio CD Playing DVD and Audio CD Moving to another TitleOperation with DVD and Audio CD General Features To Recall a Marked Scene Time SearchZoom DVD Marker SearchProgrammed Playback with Audio CD Operation with DVD and Audio CD Special DVD FeaturesAbout MP3 Operation with MP3 DiscsPlaying MP3 Discs Erasing the Complete Program List Operation with MP3 Discs Programmed Playback with MP3 DiscsRepeat Playback with MP3 Discs Erasing a Track from Program ListSymptom Cause Correction TroubleshootingMoisture Condensation Code Language Language Code ListGeneral SpecificationsVCR Specifications DVD Specifications

DVC-2500 specifications

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