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 in-home taping of copyrighted materials. In most cases, it is okay to record for personal use, as long as you do not sell the material. You must act responsibly in this are--checkinto the matter if you are unsure.

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 -IV and select the video channel (3 or 4). Or, if you are hooked up with a direct audio/video cable, set the -IV to AUX or VIDEO.

3.Press DISPLAY, then press 5 when the SP/EP message appears on the -IV 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 VCR/-rv. 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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