Operation with tape
Instant Timer Recording (ITR)Your VCR allows you to make recordings using a variety of simple methods:
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) start recording immediately for a set period of time or until the video cassette runs out.
Your VCR incorporates Long Play (LP) which enables you to record up to twice the amount of time on a video cassette. For example an
1 | Make sure that you have correctly connected your |
VCR as described earlier in this book. | |
| Press POWER to turn on your VCR. |
2 | Insert a video cassette with protection tab into your |
VCR. |
The video cassette should have the window side facing up and the arrow facing away from you.
3you wish to record.
You may also directly select programme number using the numbered buttons on the remote control.Press 3 ou 4 to select the programme number
4RCA sockets repeatedly press AUX until the socket you wish to record from is displayed.
AV 1 for recording from EURO AV1 SCART socket on the rear of your unit.
AV 2 for recording from EURO AV2 SCART socket on the rear of your unit.
AV 3 for recording from VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN (Left & Right) sockets on the front of your unit.If you wish to record directly from the SCART or
5Standard Play.
SP will produce improved picture and sound quality,
however LP will provide twice as much recording
time as SP.Press if you wish to record in Long Play or
6PLAY 2 on the remote control to start recording. RECORD will appear on the TV screen.
Press 0 on your unit or while holding 0, press PLAY 2 on the remote control several times. Each successive press will increase the record time
by 30 minutes until you reach a maximum of 9 hours.Press 0 on the front panel or while holding 0, press
7Press ; to continue recording (At this time, the recording mode will be back to normal recording mode.).
Tapes can be paused for up to 5 minutes; RECP will be displayed when a tape is paused. After 5
minutes your VCR will stop recording to prevent damaging the tape or your VCR.Press ; to avoid recording unwanted scenes.
8Press EJECT.
EJECT will appear on the TV screen for a few seconds.Press 9 twice within 5 seconds to end recording.
Notes
If you do not wish to record on a tape (this can happen quite easily by accident!) remove the protection tab on the back edge of the video cassette.
It is possible to record on a video cassette with the record protection tab removed by covering the hole with self adhesive tape.
Remember you can record one programme while watching another by starting your instant recording, pressing TV/VCR to appear TV indicator in the display window and then selecting a different channel on your TV.
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