38 EN RECORDING
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● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. |
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●Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.
● Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR lamp lights up on the | The Video Calibration checks the condition of the tape in use | ||
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VCR/DVD | “VIDEO CALIBRATION” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference. | ||
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VCR Lamp | 8 | 7 |
●The unit adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use.
●Video Calibration is active during automatic tracking. The Video Calibration screen appears blinking on the TV screen.
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VCR/DVD
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4 | 5 | 6 |
7 | 8 | 9 |
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Repeat Recording
You can record programs on one tape repeatedly. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning to continue recording when the end of tape is reached during recording. The previously recorded programs will be overwritten.
During recording, press and hold 4 and 7 on the remote control or 7 on the unit for more than 5 seconds.
●The recording lamp on the unit starts to blink slowly.
To stop recording, press 8.
NOTE:
It is possible to use the Mode Lock function ( pg. 65).
●When watching a tape recorded with “VIDEO CALIBRATION” set to “ON”, it is recommended that you leave “VIDEO CALIBRATION” on during playback as well.
●When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another VCR, or when using this unit as the player for editing, set “VIDEO CALIBRATION” to your preference. ( pg. 60)
●The Video Calibration only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking. Even though it doesn’t appear after that, the VIDEO CALIBRATION function is operative.
Recording
The unit assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate recording.
●The unit spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape, then begins recording.
NOTES:
●The Video Calibration works for both SP and EP modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated. It does not work during recording.
●Once the cassette is ejected, the Video Calibration data is cancelled. The next time the cassette is used for recording, Video Calibration is
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ATTENTION:
Since the Video Calibration works before recording actually starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after 7 and 4 on the Remote are pressed, or 7 on the unit is pressed. To make sure you record the desired scene or program in its entirety, first perform the following steps:
AWhile holding 9, press 7 to engage the Record Pause mode.
● The unit then automatically checks the condition of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds,
B Press 4 to start recording.
If you want to bypass the Video Calibration and begin recording immediately, set “VIDEO CALIBRATION” to “OFF”. ( pg. 60)
Elapsed Recording Time Indication
1 Press DISPLAY until a counter reading appears on the front display panel.
2 Press CANCEL to reset the counter before starting recording or playback.
●The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed time as the tape runs. You can check the exact time of a recording or playback.
Tape Remaining Time
1 Press DISPLAY until the time remaining on the tape appears.
●By pressing the DISPLAY button, you can change display to show the clock time, counter reading or tape remaining time.
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●When you press ON SCREEN, the
