Basic Recording, Special Recording Features

Basic Recording

Special Recording Features

You can record a TV show in progress by inserting a blank tape and pressing the (REC) button. You can even add time in 30-minute increments up to 4 hours by pressing the (REC)button repeatedly; see page 31.

NOTE: Be sure your videotape has a Record Safety Tab. If the tab is missing, you can cover the opening with a small piece of tape. Warning: Do not cover this opening unless you are sure you want to record over the tape.

Before You Begin...

•Power on the DVD-VCR

•Power on the TV

1Insert Tape

Insert a blank VHS tape into the VCR deck.

•Make sure the tape is long enough to record the entire program.

To change the Recording Speed, see page 31.

2Select a Channel to Record

Use the 0–9 buttons or the Channel UP/DOWN arrow buttons to select the desired channel, or press the INPUT SEL. button to select Line 1 or 2 if recording from an external device connected to the front or rear Line inputs, respectively.

3Start Recording

Press the (REC) button on the remote control or front panel.

For options while recording is in progress, see “Special Recording Features”.

➢Recording from the DVD player to the VCR is not possible.

While a recording is in progress, you can watch a different channel, watch a DVD, or add recording time in 30-minute increments.

1Pause/Resume Recording

Press the ❿ll(PLAY/PAUSE) button.

Press (REC) again to resume.

2 Stop Recording

Press the (STOP) button.

3Watch a Different Channel

While a recording is in progress, Change the connection of your TV from Line to Antenna. Using your TV remote control, Change the channel you want to watch.

4To Watch a DVD

Insert a DVD in the DVD deck and press ❿ll (PLAY/PAUSE). The output will automatically change to the DVD.

5Add Recording Time

See One-Touch Recording (OTR) on the following.

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