82Chapter 6. NetCommand Functions
NetCommand-Controlled
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Restrictions for Traditional VCRs with NetCommand- and TV Guide On Screen- Controlled Recording
•Your VCR must be connected directly to the MONITOR OUTPUT VIDEO and LEFT/RIGHT audio outputs.
•The VCR must be set manually to “Line Input.” Display the Input Selection menu, highlight the VCR and press GUIDE to change VCR inputs.
•The TV can select channels on compatible cable boxes for recordings when the cable box is under NetCommand control. Leave the cable box turned on.
•If the source device or recording device does not have separate power on and off features, then leave that device powered on.
•You cannot record from source devices connected to the TV COMPONENT inputs or HDMI 1 or 2 con- nections.
Direct VCR Recording from an Antenna or Cable Source
When your VCR is the current device, 
(RECORD) on the TV’s remote control functions the same as the record button on the VCR’s remote control or front panel.
To record directly from antenna or cable:
1.Press INPUT on the TV’s remote to display the Input Selection menu. Highlight the traditional VCR and press POWER to turn on the VCR. If necessary, press GUIDE to select the input the VCR is on, such as Antenna input (or line input).
2.Press ENTER to switch the TV to the VCR.
3.Select the correct channel for recording on the
VCR and then press 
(RECORD) to start record- ing. You will need to stop the recording manually at the end of the program
