Instant Timer Recording
Your DVD+VCR allows you to make recordings using a variety of simple methods:
Instant Timer Recording start recording immediately for a set period of time or until the video cassette runs out.
Your DVD+VCR incorporates Long Play (LP) which enables you to record up to twice the amount of time on a video cassette. For example an
1.Make sure that you have correctly connected your DVD+VCR as described earlier in this book. Press 1/+ to turn on your DVD+VCR.
2.Insert a video cassette with protection tab into your DVD+VCR.
The video cassette should have the window side facing up and the arrow facing away from you.
3.Press 3 or 4 to select the programme number you wish to record.
You may also directly select programme number using the numbered buttons on the remote con- trol.
4.If you wish to record directly from the SCART or RCA jacks, repeatedly press AUX until the sock- et you wish to record from is displayed.
AV 1 for recording from EURO AV1 SCART jacks on the rear of your unit.
AV 2 for recording from EURO AV2 SCART jacks on the rear of your unit.
AV 3 for recording from VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN (Left & Right) jacks on the front of your unit.
5.Press if you wish to record in Long Play or Standard Play.
SP will produce improved picture and sound quality, however LP will provide twice as much recording time as SP.
6.Press REC (z) on the remote to start record- ing.
Press z on your unit or press REC (z) on the remote several times. Each successive press will increase the record time by 30 minutes until you reach a maximum of 9 hours.
7.Press X to avoid recording unwanted scenes. Press X to continue recording.
Tapes can be paused for up to 5 minutes; RECP will be displayed when a tape is paused. After 5 minutes your DVD+VCR will stop recording to prevent damaging the tape or your DVD+VCR.
8.Press x to end recording. Press EJECT ( ).
Notes:
If you do not wish to record on a tape (this can hap- pen quite easily by accident!) remove the protection tab on the back edge of the video cassette.
It is possible to record on a video cassette with the record protection tab removed by covering the hole with self adhesive tape.
Remember you can record one programme while watching another by starting your instant recording, press TV/VCR to select TV mode and then select- ing a different channel on your TV.
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