Recording
Preparations
–Confirm that the VCR is on.
–Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected.
–Set the VCR/TV switch E to [VCR].
Operations
1Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab.
–If it has already been inserted, press the POWER button 1 to turn the VCR on.
2 Select the TV station using the | VCR display |
Channel buttons N. |
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–It is also possible to select by pressing the Numeric buttons 2.
3 Press the REC (REC/OTR) button |
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I (`) to start recording. | REC |
4 Press the Stop button F to stop recording.
To Select the Desired Tape Speed
Press the SPEED button B before recording.
– SP provides standard recording time,
optimum picture and sound quality. | SP |
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LP provides doubled recording time |
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with slightly reduced picture and |
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sound quality. |
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EP provides tripled recording time with slightly reduced |
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picture and sound quality.
When you play back a tape recorded in the EP mode, the monaural sound may be unstable.
When you start the recording in the EP mode, [EP] indication on the VCR display flashes for about 8 seconds.
EP mode means Super Long Play (SLP).
To Display the Approximate Remaining Tape Time
The remaining tape time can be displayed in the VCR display.
1Select [TAPE SELECT] from the on screen display and select the corresponding video cassette tape length. See page 13.
2Press the DISPLAY button > repeatedly until the Remaining Tape Time appears on the VCR display.
Clock | Counter | REMAIN |
Remaining Tape Time
For certain cassettes, the remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly.
Notes:
–When playing back a cassette recorded in the LP or EP mode, some picture and sound distortion may occur. However, this is not a malfunction.
–The recording pause mode will be automatically cancelled after 5 minutes and return to the stop mode.
–The tape recorded in the EP mode on this VCR cannot be played back on the other VCR without EP mode function.
–On the other VCR (even with EP mode function), when you play back the tape recorded in the EP mode, the picture and the sound may be distorted. However, this is not a malfunction.
–When a video cassette with a broken off erasure prevention tab is inserted, the [1] indication will flash to indicate that recording is not possible even if the REC (REC/OTR) button I (`) is pressed.
Recording of Stereo or Bilingual
Programmes
1Recording is automatically made in the stereo or bilingual mode. This prevents errors in the selection of the dubbed or the original language.
2During playback press the AUDIO button ? to select the desired sound mode. (See page 12.)
To Pause Recording
Press the Pause/Slow button J or the PAUSE/STILL button
`during recording.
Press it again to continue recording.
REC
To View One TV Programme while Recording Another TV Programme
After pressing the REC button I to start recording, select on your TV the programme position of the TV programme that you want to view.
To Prevent Accidental Erasure of Recorded Contents
Break out the erasure prevention tab after recording. If you insert a video cassette with a broken out erasure prevention tab and press the REC button I, the 1 indication flashes on the VCR display to indicate that recording is not possible.
In this case, cover the tab hole with two layers of adhesive tape.
The NICAM Broadcast System
The VCR is equipped with the NICAM sound system. NICAM is a 2 channel sound broadcast system to provide either a high quality stereo sound track or 2 independent MONO sound tracks, M1 and M2.
NICAM programmes are always accompanied by standard sound broadcasts and you can select the desired sound with the AUDIO button ? during playback.
–The NICAM digital stereo sound can only be recorded on the
–When NICAM programme is being received, the indicators are lit to inform you of the type of broadcast. (See page 12.)
–To record the regular sound (ordinary normal sound) on the FM audio tracks when a NICAM programme is received, set [MONAURAL] to [ON]. (See page 13.)
–To hear stereo performance connect as shown on page 5 to a TV or Stereo Amplifier with left and right audio inputs.
Important Note for the NICAM System
When the VCR is switched on, the tuner will automatically switch to a NICAM broadcast, if NICAM is being transmitted. At this time the NICAM signal is transmitted on stereo channels only, since the M1 and M2 formats are not yet available. Even if the sound track is MONO, the stereo indicator will appear.
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