Direct VCR Recording

Direct VCR Recording from an Antenna or Cable Source:

Pressing REC (record) on the TV’s remote control will function the same way as pressing the record button on the VCR’s remote control or front panel.

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.

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4.Press the DEVICE MENU button to display the VCR’s menu to schedule a delayed recording directly from antenna or cable.

To record from Ant-1, Ant-2 or other devices, see NetCommand Controlled Recordings.

Restrictions for Traditional VCRs

If turned On, the TV must be tuned to the Source Device.

Your VCR must be connected directly to Audio Video 1.

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

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.

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Mitsubishi Electronics WS-48515, WS-65515A, WS-65615A, WS-73615 Direct VCR Recording from an Antenna or Cable Source

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