VCR Tape Recording
Basic Instructions
1.Turn on the DVD+VCR and TV.
2.Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or if a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connec- tion is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.
3.Insert a video cassette with the safety tab intact.
4.Select the desired channel using CH
5.If you are recording from another source via audio/video input jacks (at the rear or front panel), select LINE1 or LINE2 using AUX.
6.Set the desired recording speed (SP or SLP) by pressing SPEED. This DVD+VCR is not designed to record in LP mode.
7.Set the MTS mode (STEREO or SAP). Set the BROADCAST TYPE option to SAP if applicable.
8.Press z (REC) and recording starts. The REC indicator appears in the display window. If a cas- sette with no safety tab is loaded, the cassette is ejected.
9.Press x (STOP) to stop recording. If the tape reaches the end before x (STOP) is pressed, the DVD+VCR stops, rewinds and ejects the tape.
Tip:
Use X (PAUSE) for best results when making changes while recording. For example, if you want to change channels while recording, first press X (PAUSE) to put the unit in pause mode, select the desired channel on the DVD+VCR, and then press X (PAUSE) again to resume recording.
Note:
During the VCR recording mode, you cannot change to the DVD mode.
To pause the recording
1.Press X (PAUSE) to pause the tape during recording. The REC indicator flashes in the display window.
2.When you want to continue recording, press X (PAUSE) or press z (REC).
After 5 minutes in PAUSE mode, the DVD+VCR stops automatically to protect the tape and the video heads.
To record one TV program while watching another
1.Press TV/VCR to select the TV mode during recording. The TV indicator appears.
2.Using the TV, select the channel to be viewed.
Timer Recording
For unattended recording, you must input the channels to be recorded and the starting and ending times.
Things to know before starting
If you try to set the program timer before setting the clock, “PLEASE SET THE CLOCK” appears for a moment and then CLOCK menu appears on the TV screen. Set the time and date before proceeding.
1.Turn on the DVD+VCR and the TV.
2.Be sure the TV is set to the DVD+VCR output channel (3 or 4).
3.Make sure the TUNING BAND in the TUNING menu is set appropriately (TV or CATV).
4.Press SETUP MENU and the MAIN menu appears.
5.Use v / V to choose the PROGRAM menu and press ENTER (OK).
If eight programs are already entered, the FULLY PROGRAMMED message appears for a moment and then PROGRAM 1 appears on the TV screen.
6.Use the v / V buttons to switch between the program options, and the b / B buttons to input the program information:
Input the month, day, start and stop times of the program you want to record.
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