Hitachi DVRF7U instruction manual Recording through DV jack, Basic VCR Recording

Recording through DV jack

DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R

Follow these directions to record onto a disc the output of a camcorder that has a DV output jack.

1	Connect the DV output jack of your camcorder to the
	DV input jack on the front of your DVD Recorder-
	VCR using a DV cable.
2	Power on your DVD Recorder-VCR and switch to
	DV mode by pressing the INPUT button on the
	remote.
3	With your DVD Recorder-VCR stopped, set the
	operation mode of your camcorder to play mode.
4	Press the REC button on your DVD Recorder-VCR
	when the image from which you want to start
	recording is displayed.
5	Press the STOP button on your DVD Recorder-VCR
	when the recording is finished.

■ Some camcorders may not work with your DVD

Note Recorder-VCR even if they have a DV output jack.

■Also refer to the user manual for your camcorder when recording through a DV jack.

Basic VCR Recording

Before starting

1.Check TV channel and Antenna connections.

2.Check the remaining time on the tape.

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 6 hours by pressing the REC button repeatedly; see page 64.

■ Be sure your videotape has a Record Safety Tab. If

Note 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.

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 72.

2	Select a Channel to Record	Recording
	Use the 0–9 buttons or the DVD CHANNEL buttons
	to select the desired channel, or press the INPUT
	button to select Line 1, Line 2 or DV if recording
	from an external device connected to the front or rear
	Line inputs, respectively.
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”.
4	Pause/Resume Recording
	Press the PAUSE button.
	Press REC again to resume.
5	Stop Recording
	Press the STOP button.

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