RECORDING A PROGRAM

•Before you record

Note: The cassette safety tab must be in place in order to 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 area - check into the matter if you are unsure.

•Basic recording steps

Note: You may use a blank tape or you may record over a previously recorded (erasable) tape.

1Turn on TV and select the video channel (3 or 4).

Or, if you are hooked up with an audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO.

2Insert a blank or erasable tape.

The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display.

•If a cassette without its safety tab is inserted, playback starts automatically, and you cannot complete the record operation.

3Press the TAPE SPEED button to select SP (standard play, for the best picture quality) or EP (extended play, for the longest recording time on a single tape).

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