Using A/V Discs
Direct VCR Recording from an Antenna or Cable Source
Using A/V Discs
A/V Disc Search
NetCommand is able to search to a specific time in a recording on an IEEE 1394 A/V Disc.
1.Start the desired track’s playback on the A/V disc.
2.Use the number buttons to enter the time code position of hours followed by minutes. For example, to enter one hour and
3.Press ENTER to skip to the time code position.
4.To cancel the request or to start over, press CANCEL instead of ENTER.
Track List Screen
Figure 15
When viewing an A/V Disc, press GUIDE to display its Track List. The time and date it was added, the duration and title will be displayed. Tracks will be listed in date and time order and will vary in size. Press ADJUST or to navigate through the Track List. To play a track, select it on the list, then press ENTER. To change pages, press CH or . To delete a track, select it on the list and press CANCEL.
Figure 15. Track List screen
Using the Remote Control with an A/V Disc after selecting from the Device Selection menu:
GUIDE: | displays the Track List of recorded programs. |
PLAY: | resumes playback of paused program. |
PAUSE: | pauses or resumes playback of program. |
FF/FWD: | forward picture search, multiple presses increase |
| the speed. |
REW/REV: | reverse picture search, multiple presses increase |
| the speed. |
ADJUST | : skip backward 12 seconds per press. |
ADJUST | : skip forward 30 seconds per press. |
ADJUST | : skip to the end of the track. |
ADJUST | : skip to the beginning of the track. |
REC: | Display the Record Menu to schedule recordings |
Direct VCR Recording from an Antenna or Cable Source:
When your VCR is the recording device, pressing REC (record) on the TV’s remote control will function the same way as pressing the record button on the VCR’s remote control or front panel.
To record directly from antenna or cable:
1.Press DEVICE on the TV’s remote to display the Device Selection menu. Highlight the traditional VCR and press POWER to turn on the VCR. If necessary, press GUIDE to select the input the VCR is on, such as Antenna input (or line input).
2.Press ENTER to switch the TV to the VCR.
3.Select the correct channel for recording on the VCR and then press REC to start recording. You will need to manually stop the recording at the end of the program
OR...
With the VCR as the selected recording device, press the DEVICE MENU button to display the VCR’s menu, in which you can schedule a delayed recording directly from antenna or cable.
To record from
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When attempting to record
Restrictions for Traditional VCRs
•Your VCR should be connected directly to the RECORD/OUT and VIDEO outputs.
•The VCR must be set manually to “Line Input.” Display the Device Selection menu, highlight the VCR and press GUIDE to change VCR inputs.
•If NetCommand is set up, the TV can select channels on compatible cable boxes for recordings. Leave the cable box turned on.
•If the source device or recording device does not have separate power On and Off features, then leave that device powered On.
•You cannot record from source devices connected to the TV Component
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