NetCommand®-Controlled Recordings
Setting up Recordings
Figure 7
Through NetCommand, you can automatically start and stop recordings and send signals from one playback device to a recording device. Recordings can be made on recordable devices connected to the TV.
The TV can convert digital channels and IEEE 1394 device signals to analog signals that can be recorded on
You can schedule the recording to take place at a later time and program the recording duration for a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of six hours (in
Figure 7. Recording Setup screen
Recording Now
Can be used when viewing Antenna 1 or 2, an IEEE 1394 device, or a
To initiate recording now:
1.Press REC (record) on the TV remote.
2.In the “Record to” section, review the destination device and duration. Use ADJUST 
or 
to change, if necessary.
3.Press a second time and the recording will start.
Time-Delayed Recording
1.Set the TV to the source you want to record.
2Press REC (record) on the TV remote.
3.Press ADJUST 
or 
to select the Record To device, duration time, start time (press ENTER after selecting hour, minutes and AM or PM to set the time) and day, using ADJUST 
or 
to change. For devices that can select channels, select the channel.
4.Select Add and press ENTER to add the recording
to the record list. If your selection is successful, a confirmation message will be displayed. If you pick overlapping times, day(s), or destination devices, you will see a message stating there is a conflict.
5.To exit, press HOME on the TV remote after all recordings have been added.
Record List
Figure 8
Press GUIDE while viewing the Record To screen to see a list of all currently programmed recordings. A maximum of 32 recordings can be scheduled.
To cancel a recording on the Record List, press ADJUST 
or 
to select the recording, then press CANCEL. To page through the list, press CH 
or 
.
Figure 8. Record List screen
Direct VCR Recording from an Antenna or Cable Source
When your VCR is the current device, REC (record) on the TV’s remote control functions the same as the record button on the VCR’s remote control or front panel.
To record directly from antenna or cable:
•Method 1
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
•Method 2
With the VCR as the current 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
Chapter 4. Netcommand Functions | 61 |