GoVideo VR2940 manual Recording from an External Input, Timer Recording Troubleshooting

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4 - Recording (cont.)

Timer Recording Troubleshooting

Even if a Timer Recording is set, the DVD Recorder+VCR will not record if:

No disc is loaded.

A non-recordable disc is loaded.

The disc is locked; see page 27.

There are already 49 titles recorded on the disc.

You cannot enter a Timer Recording if:

A recording is already in progress.

The start time has already passed.

Eight Timer Recordings have already been set.

If two or more Timer Recordings overlap:

The earlier program takes priority.

When the earlier program finishes, the later program starts.

If two programs are set to start at exactly the same time, the program entered first takes priority.

Confirmation is not possible when:

The disc is locked; see page 27.

There are already 49 titles recorded on the disc.

NOTE: If the disc is damaged, the recording may not complete successfully, even if the Check field shows “Rec. OK.”

Recording Priority

Timer Recordings and One Touch Recordings have the same priority but they have lower priority than manual recording. During manual recording, Timer Recordings and One Touch Recordings will be ignored.

Recording from an

External Input

You can record from an external component, such as an analog or digital camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the DVD Recorder+VCR’s external inputs.

1Make sure the component you want to re- cord from is connected properly to the DVD Recorder+VCR; see page 16.

2Press INPUT or CH to select the exter- nal input to record from.

Tuner - Built-in tuner

LINE1 - Audio/Video Input on front panel

LINE2 - Audio/Video Input on back panel

DV - DV input on front panel.

3Load a recordable disc or tape.

4Set the desired Recording mode by press- ing [REC SPEED] repeatedly.

DVD Record Speeds:

HQ - Best quality (1 hour/disc).

SP - Good quality (2 hours/disc).

EP - Average quality (4 hours/disc).

SLP - Low quality (6 hours/disc).

VCR Record Speeds:

SP - Good quality

SLP - Low quality (3 times the recording length of SP mode).

5Press REConce to start recording.

Recording continues until you press STOPor the disc is full.

To record for a fixed length of time, see One Touch Record on page 23.

6Press STOPto stop recording.

7(Optional) If YesDVD is enabled and this is your first recording on the disc, press  to select:

Yes - Create a YesDVD from your recording. The unit will make a YesDVD with a Disc Menu and three one-minute videos. You will not be able to add any more recordings to the disc. See page 22 for more details.

NOTE: If your source is copy- protected, you will not be able to record it using the DVD Recorder+VCR.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Important Safeguards Important Safety Instructions Heed WarningsImportant Safety Instructions Welcome What is YesDVD?What is DoMiNoFX? UnpackingFront Panel Overview When lit, indicates that Front Panel Display Overview100+ Remote Control OverviewAlphabetical listing of remote buttons and their functions Arrow Keys  Navigates in the on-screen menusTracking +/- Manually adjusts tracking during VCR playback REC SpeedRear Panel Overview Connecting a Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Connections/SetupConnecting an Antenna/Basic Cable Antenna/Cable ConnectionsStandard Audio/Video Connections Basic TV ConnectionsRF Coaxial Connections Component Video/Progressive Scan Connections Enhanced Video ConnectionsVideo Connections Digital Receiver Connections Enhanced Audio ConnectionsStereo/Receiver Connections Digital Camcorder Connections Optional Equipment ConnectionsExternal Device Connections Initial Setup Detect Automatically if you are not surePlaying DVDs Special DVD Playback FeaturesPlayback Display Disc MenusTitle Menus RepeatSpecial VCR Playback Features Playing VHS TapesOptions During Audio Playback Playing Audio/MP3 CDsPlaying Picture CDs Options During a SlideshowCreating a YesDVD RecordingAbout YesDVD YesDVD RequirementsRecording from TV Basic RecordingOne Touch Recording OTR Options During RecordingCopying from VHS to DVD One Touch CopyCopying from DVD to VHS Timer Recording Notes Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Canceling a Timer RecordingTimer Recording Troubleshooting Recording from an External InputEditing Disc Menu OptionsPlaying a Title Setting Title Record OptionsTitle Menu Options Erasing a Title DVD+RWDVD Edit Menu Options Installation Settings Advanced SettingsSetup Menu Overview About Menu NavigationRecording Settings YesDVD YesDVD uses a patented technique Language SettingsAuto Chapter OSD LanguageSubtitle Language Video SettingsPreferences Audio LanguageDynamic Range Audio SettingsScan Mode Virtual SurroundVCR Reception Change PasswordParental Controls Tape PlaybackVCR Search AutoPlayAuto Clock Index SearchRestore Defaults Press Setup Restoring DefaultsSystem Info Press Setup System InformationTroubleshooting HelpHelp Technical Specifications Disc Handling & Maintenance Handling PrecautionsYesDVD Terms & Conditions Important NoticeGeneral Provisions GoVideo Limited Warranty Index DVDTV/CATV