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RECORDING/PLAYBACK ON VHS DECK

Basic Recording

NOTES:
●It is not possible to record a TV programme on both the HDD
deck and the VHS deck simultaneously. In addition, it is not
possible to record simultaneously from the same external
input.
●When the end of the tape is reached during recording, the
VHS deck start to rewind the tape automatically.
ALoad a cassette.
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is
facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is
pointed toward the recorder.
●Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.
●The recorder’s power comes on automatically.
●While “– – – –“ is blinking on the front display panel, the tape
will run for a few seconds to search for the tape number.
●If you want to use VCR Navigation to select the programme
after recording with this recorder, set “NAVIGATION” to “ON”
(墌pg. 81).
BSelect the VHS deck.
On the recorder
Press S-VHS/HDD repeatedly until S-VHS indicator lights
on the recorder.
On the remote control
Press S-VHS.
●The S-VHS indicator lights on the recorder.
CChoose a programme.
Press VCR PR +/– or the number keys. Or push the JOG
dial and turn it to the left or right to select the channel
you wish to record.
DSet the tape speed.
Press MODE. The current setting appears on the front
display panel or TV screen. Press MODE again to change
the setting while the tape speed is displayed on the TV
screen.
EStart recording.
Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote control, or
press 7 on the recorder.
●The S-VHS/VHS REC mode indicator lights on the recorder.
FPause/Resume recording.
Press 9. Press 4 to resume recording.
GStop recording.
Press 8. Then press to remove the cassette.
●Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
●Slide TV/CABLE/SAT switch to the right.
●If the recorder is turned on with HDD deck selected,
there may be about 30 seconds’ delay in starting to
show pictures on the screen.
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B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and
the first LP recording after inserting the cassette. (墌pg. 45)
If “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON”, the programme that appears
on the TV screen will be recorded (墌pg. 84).
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