Mitsubishi Electronics WD-62827 manual Direct VCR Recording from an Antenna or Cable Source

NetCommand®-Controlled Recordings, continued Using TV Disc and A/V Discs

Direct VCR Recording from an Antenna or Cable Source

When your VCR is the current device, REC (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:

•Method 1

1.Press DEVICE on the TV’s remote to display the Device 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 REC to start recording. You will need to manually stop the recording at the end of the program

•Method 2

With the VCR as the current recording device, press the DEVICE MENU button to display the VCR’s menu, in which you can schedule a delayed recording directly from antenna or cable.

To record from ANT-1, ANT-2 or other devices, see NetCommand Controlled Recordings or refer to the TV Guide On Screen® User’s Manual.

•You cannot record from source devices connected to the TV Component inputs or HDMI 1 or 2 connections.

TV Disc and A/V Disc Search by Time

NetCommand is able to search to a specific time in a recording on TV Disc or an IEEE 1394 A/V Disc.

1.Start the desired track’s playback on the A/V disc.

2.Use the number buttons to enter the time code position of hours followed by minutes. For example, to enter one hour and twenty-two minutes (1:22) into the track, enter 1, 2, 2.

3.Press ENTER to skip to the time code position.

4.To cancel the request or to start over, press CANCEL instead of ENTER.

TV Disc and A/V Disc Track List Screen

Figure 10

When viewing TV Disc or an A/V Disc, press GUIDE to display its Track List. Tracks are listed in date and time order and vary in size. Press ADJUST or to navigate through the Track List. To play a track, select it on the list, then press ENTER. Press INFO to see details for the highlighted track. To change pages, press CH or . To delete a track, select it on the list and press CANCEL.

Copy-Protected Material

When attempting to record copy-protected material, the Record functions of the NetCommand and IEEE 1394 systems may be prevented or stopped. If you have a recording that is tagged “Record Once,” NetCommand will change the tag to “Record No More.”

Restrictions for Traditional VCRs with NetCommand- and TV Guide On Screen-Controlled Recording

•Your VCR should be connected directly to the RECORD OUTPUT AUDIO and VIDEO outputs.

•The VCR must be set manually to “Line Input.” Display the Device Selection menu, highlight the VCR and press GUIDE to change VCR inputs.

•If NetCommand is set up, the TV can select channels on compatible cable boxes for recordings. 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.

Figure 10. Track List screen

IMPORTANT

The TV Disc is not intended for permanent storage of recordings. Mitsubishi recommends you transfer important recordings to an external device such as a VCR. If the TV Disc requires replacement or repair, recordings stored on TV Disc will be lost and cannot be recovered. Mitsubishi is not liable for lost recordings.

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