Basic Operations (Recording)
Before You Record
The VCR must be hooked up properly for recording. See the Simple Hookups at the beginning of this manual.
Copyright Infringement Warning
Most television programs and films are copyrighted. This means that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of this material. In certain circumstances, copyright law may apply to private
Basic Recording Steps
1.Load the videocassette into the VCR. The power comes on automatically when the tape is fully inserted.
2.Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4). Or, if you are hooked up with a direct audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO.
3.Press DISPLAY, then press 5 when the SP/EP message appears on the TV screen, to select SP (standard play, for the best picture quality) or EP (extended play, for longest recording time on a single tape).
4.Set the VCR to the channel you want to record from. Use the up and down CHANNEL buttons to flip through the channels, or use the number buttons to go directly to the channel you want.
5.To begin recording, press REC on the remote control or REC/IRT on the VCR. Recording will start unless the cassette is protected with the safety tab. If this tab has been removed, the VCR will eject the tape to prevent recording over what is there.
Recording Tips
To Watch the Same Program While Recording
To view what you are recording, press VCR/TV so that the VCR is selected - the VCR indicator will light up on the VCR's display. You'll want to do this the first few times anyway to be sure you're recording what you think you are.
To Watch One Program While Recording Another
Once you have set the VCR for recording, press VCRiTV. Now, you will be viewing through your TV only. Switch channels using your TV controls or the VCR remote, if it'sprogrammed to control your television (see Advanced
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