Technicolor - Thomson DVD Player + TV Set + VCR manual Recording options, Instant Recording

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VCR

Recording

Recording options

Recording from an AV socket

If you wish to record from the AV2 socket located on the back panel of the DVD/VCR or from the AV3 sockets located on the front panel, press the AV button to select the appropriate audio/video mode (AV2 or AV3).

SP (Standard Play) /LP (Long Play)

The video recorder includes the Long Play (LP) feature.This means you can record twice the amount of information on each recordable video tape. For example on a three hour (E180) tape you can record six hours worth of programmes. Press the SP/LP button to switch from SP to LP. Depending on your selection, SP or LP is displayed on your television screen.

Instant Recording

1.Turn the DVD/VCR and television on. Insert a video tape into the video recorder. Select the AV channel on your television.

2.Press the VCR button and use the PR+/- button to select the programme you wish to record. The currently selected programme are displayed on screen.You can also select the programme number using the remote control number buttons.

3.Press the SP/LP button to select the recording speed (SP or LP).

4.Press the RECORD button to start recording. RECORD appears on the television screen and REC is displayed on the front display.

The video recorder starts recording until the end of the tape is reached or it is manually stopped.

Instant Timer Recording

1.To set the length of time you want to record for, press the RECORD button twice.The television screen shows 0H30.

2.Press the RECORD button again to increase the recording time by another thirty minutes to a maximum of nine hours.

If you press PAUSE during instant recording, the video recorder switches to record pause mode and the set period of time is cancelled.

1.Press PAUSE to interrupt recording.

2.Press PAUSE again to resume recording.

Notes:

Tapes can be paused for up to five minutes. RECP will be displayed on the television screen while a tape is paused. After five minutes the video recorder automatically goes into STOP mode.

To view one channel whilst recording another, press the PLAY MODE button. TV appears on the front display.Then switch to the channel you want to watch using the remote control.

Ending a recording

Press the STOP button.

Note:When the end of the tape is reached the VCR automatically stops recording, rewinds, stops, ejects the tape and goes into standby mode.

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Contents Table of Contents Inserting batteries in the remote control Connections and SetupAccessories provided Some points to check before you connectFront panel controls buttons appear left to right below Connections and SetupRemote sensor Point the remote control here Front panel displayNavigating through menus Remote controlFunctions in DVD mode General functionsFunctions in VCR mode Functions in TV modeTelevision Set Basic connections DVD/VCR + TVOther connection options Back Back panel audio socketsBack panel video sockets DVD/VCR Video OUT socketVideo OUT socket Front panel audio and video socketsDVD Exclusive COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE Scan Video OUT socket Tuning in a video channel on your TV Sorting the channels Tuning in TV channelsAutomatic channel search Press OK, and then use Buttons to Manual installationChannel number using the numbered buttons Stopping playback Basic playback operationsPlayback Accelerated playBasic playback operations Recording options Instant Timer RecordingRecording Instant RecordingProgramming a recording Programming a recording using the Showview numbersRecording Programming a recording without the Showview numbers Changing or deleting timer events Copying from DVD to VCRLanguage selection Setting the clockAdvanced functions Auto trackingAdvanced functions Sound settingsNO. of Timer Programme Shows the number Video DoctorOPR Optimum Picture Response FormatDecoder Playing Ntsc tapes Resetting the tape counterChild lock Compatible formats Using the menusCompatible discs Regional codingZoom Variable slow motionChanging chapter / track Program playback VCD Scene replay DVDPlay modes Screen Fit DVDDVD Info menu Using the Info menuInfo menu VCD Info menuTitle/Chapter DVD / Track VCD and DivX Direct accessInfo menu AudioSound Subtitles DVD and DivXCamera angle DVD Subtitle AngleAudio CDs, mp3, WMA, DivX and Jpeg discs Playing an audio, mp3 or WMA CDAccelerated play Audio CDs, mp3, WMA, DivX and Jpeg discsDisplaying Jpeg files Program playbackPlaying Jpeg and mp3 or WMA files at the same time Playing DivX filesLanguage menu Using the player menusPlayer Menus Player Menus Display menuSample Frequency DVD Audio menuDolby Digital / DTS / Mpeg DVD and DivX DRC Dynamic Range Control DVD and DivXRating DVD PasswordLock menu Country code DVDAuto Play DVD Others menuPBC PlayBack Control VCD Troubleshooting Additional informationAdditional information PrecautionsCleaning UseConcerning video tapes GuaranteeHandling and caring for discs Unprotected Protected Re-recordableTechnical data WMA Windows Media Audio files DivX filesMp3 files Jpeg files

DVD Player + TV Set + VCR specifications

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