Samsung DVD-V8000 instruction manual Basic Recording Special Recording Features

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Basic Recording

Special Recording Features

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You can record a TV show in progress by inserting a blank tape and pressing the REC button. You can even add time in fixed 30-minute increments by pressing the REC button repeatedly; see page 50.

NOTE: Be sure you 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
•	Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever the switch is set to
	on the back of the DVD-VCR).
1 Insert 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 51.
2 Select a Channel to Record
Use the 0–9 buttons or the Channel Up/Down arrow buttons to
select the desired channel, or press the TV VIEW button to select
Line 1 or Line 2 if recording from an external device connected to
the front or rear Line inputs, respectively.

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 Play/Pause button. Press REC again to resume.

2Stop Recording

Press the STOP button.

3Watch a Different Channel

Press the TV/VCR button on the remote to switch to your TV tuner, then select a different channel on your television.

4To Watch a DVD

Insert a DVD in the DVD deck and press Play. The TV View will automatically change to the DVD.

5Add Recording Time

See One-Touch Recording (OTR) on the next page.

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3	Start Recording
	Press the REC button on the remote control or front panel.
	For options while recording is in progress, see “Special Recording
	Features” on the next page.

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