Record Menu
Record
Figure 14
The Record menu allows you to set up recordings, view the record list, and set defaults for your recording devices.
Figure 14. Record Menu
Recording Setup
Figure 15
The recording Setup screen is where you tell the TV what, where, and when to record. There are two ways to open the Recording Setup screen:
•select Record from the Record menu.
•press REC on the remote control when viewing a recordable source.
Your TV can stop recordings automatically and it can send the signals from one external playback device to another external recording device. It is also able to convert digital channels and IEEE 1394 device signals to analog signals. These converted signals can be recorded on
You can schedule the recording to take place at a later time and program the recording duration for a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of six hours (in
When a digital recording is being made, the TV can direct the signals to the recording device using the IEEE 1394 cable. In the case of an analog recording, (as to a VCR) the TV converts the digital signals to analog format and sends the analog output to the VCR through the RECORD OUTPUT jacks.
During the recording, you can view a different device or power off the TV. See Appendix I for more information.
To prevent recording of unwanted material while recording to a VCR or A/V disc, press PAUSE to temporarily stop recording. Press PAUSE again to resume recording.
You cannot record from an analog channel or device or a VHS or
Figure 15. Recording Setup screen
Recording Now
Can be used when viewing Antenna 1 or 2, an IEEE 1394 device, or a
To initiate recording now:
1.Press REC (record) on the TV remote or press ENTER if the Record menu is displayed.
2.Review the Record To (destination) device (VCR) and duration. Change if necessary.
3.Press REC a second time to initiate recording.
Time-Delayed Recording
To initiate a
1.Set the TV to the source you want to record.
2.Press REC (record) on the TV remote or press ENTER if the Record menu is displayed.
3.Press ADJUST or to select the channel, device to record to, duration time, start time (press ENTER after selecting hour and minutes to set the time) and day.
4.Select Add and press ENTER to add the recording to the record list. If your selection is successful, a confirmation message will be displayed. If you pick overlapping times, day(s), or destination devices, you will see a message stating there is a conflict.
5.To exit, press HOME on the TV remote after all recordings have been added.
IMPORTANT
See Appendix I for a list of recording and viewing combinations available for this TV.
IMPORTANT
Recordings scheduled on this screen are independent of recordings scheduled through TV Guide On Screen®. Recordings scheduled with TV Guide On Screen have priority if there is a conflict between the two recording schedules.
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