14 Dual-Deck VCR User’s Guide
1 INSERT TAPE
Insert a VHS tape with a record safety
tab into Deck 1 or Deck 2.
2 SET RECORD SPEED
Press the SP/SLP key to set the record speed to:
•SP – Standard Play, for best quality.
•SLP – Super Long Play, for maximum recording
time (3 times longer than SP).
3 SELECT DESIRED CHANNEL/INPUT
Use the 0-9 keys or the CH +/– keys to select the
channel you wish to record; or use the TV VIEW key
to select Line 1 (front A/V inputs), Line 2 (rear A/V
inputs), or the other deck.
4 START RECORDING
Press REC.
5 OPTIONS DURING RECORDING
• To pause, press STILL/F.ADV.
• To resume, press REC again.
• To stop, press STOP .
• To watch a different channel, press TV/VCR to
switch to TV mode, then select a channel on
your TV.
• To watch another videotape, insert a tape in the
other deck and press PLAY .
•One-Touch Recording –To add recording time
in 30 minute increments, press REC repeatedly.
“OTR” will appear on the on-screen display,
followed by the number of minutes the VCR will
record. Continue pressing REC to add up to 9
hours and 30 minutes. When the recording time
has elapsed, the VCR will stop recording auto-
matically.
•OTR Loop Record – When you reach OTR 9:30,
press REC again to enter OTR Loop mode. The
selected Deck will record over and over again
until you press STOP . This can be used for
continuous recording of security cameras.
5RECORD
This Chapter will show you how to record television programs
and set recording preferences.
BASIC RECORDING
Follow these steps to record a television
show currently in progress.
Record Safety Tab
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the recording time has elapsed.