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22 Operation
Normal Recording
Preparation:
∀Turn on the power for 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 using Video Inputs).
∀If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to correct VIDEO mode.
1 | Insert a video cassette with the safety tab intact. |
2 | Select the desired channel by using 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.
3 Set the desired recording speed (SP or SLP) by pressing 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 of its playback, the DVD+VCR will automatically stop, rewind, eject, and turn itself off (Functions only with no disc in unit).
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/ITR (z).
∀After 5 minutes in pause mode, the unit will stop 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 recording.
The TV indicator appears.
2Using the TV, select the desired channel to be viewed.
Tips
Always use PAUSE/STEP (X) for the 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 pro- grams within a period of 1 year. For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded and the program start and end 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 to continue.
∀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 cor- rectly (TV or CATV).
1Press SYSTEM MENU and the MAIN menu will appear.
2Use v/V to choose the PROGRAM menu.
3Press OK to go to the PROGRAM menu. The PROGRAM menu will appear.
∀If all programs had been entered, ‘FULLY PROGRAMMED’ message would appear, and then PROGRAM 1 would show on the TV screen.
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 a Cable Box in Connecting to the DVD+VCR, you must set the channel to match the cable box output channel (usually CH 3 or 4). Select or change channels on the cable box instead of on the DVD+VCR.