VCR Operation (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.
1 Insert a video cassette with the safety tab intact.
2 Select the desired channel with CH/TRK (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 with INPUT.
3 Set the desired recording speed (SP or SLP) with SPEED.
This DVD+VCR is not designed to record in LP mode.
4 Set the MTS mode as desired (See page 15, 25).
5 Press REC/ITR (z) once.
Recording will start. (The REC indicator will light in the display window.)
REC indicator appears only when the Output Source is set to VCR.
If a cassette with no safety tab is loaded, the cassette will be ejected automatically.
6 Press STOP (x) to stop recording.
If the tape reaches the end before STOP (x) is pressed, the DVD+VCR will automatically stop, rewind, eject the tape and turn itself off.
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 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 TUNING BAND in the TUNING menu is set appropriately (TV or CATV).
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2 Use v/V to choose the PROGRAM menu.
3 Press ENTER to go to the PROGRAM menu. The PROGRAM menu will appear.
If all 8 programs have been entered, FULLY PROGRAMMED message will appear for a moment and then PROGRAM 1 will appear on the TV screen.
To pause 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/ITR (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
1Use TV/VCR to select the TV mode during recording.
The TV indicator appears.
2Using the TV, select the channel to be viewed.
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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.
4 Use b/B to choose the PROGRAM No.
5 Use V to choose the MONTH option. Use b/B to choose the desired month.
6 Use V to choose the DAY option. Use b/B to choose the desired day.
7 Use V to choose the START option.
Use b/B to choose the desired start time.
8 Use V to choose the STOP option.
Use b/B to choose the desired stop time.
9 Use V to choose the CHANNEL option. Use b/B to choose the desired channel (Channel, LINE1 or LINE2).
Cable Users: If you have CABLE TV and used Cable Box in Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to DVD+VCR (page 11), 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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