*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.

Record on a Tape

1 Insert a tape with a record tab (p. 6).

• DECK power comes on. If Auto VCR/TV (see p.32) is set to “OFF,” press VCR/TV on the remote to be VCR mode.

2 Press CH , or NUMBER keys to select the channel.

For “LINE” input, see p. 35.

This video recorder, equipped with HQ (High Quality) system, is compatible with existing VHS equipment. Only use

tapes with the mark. Only tapes tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour machines are recommended.

If channel is over 100, press 100 key then press the remaining 2 digits.

Press SPEED

 

3 to select the record speed (p. 6).

SP = Standard Play

LP = Long Play

SLP = Super Long Play

 

Speed appears on-screen and on Multi Function Display.

4 Press REC

to start recording.

(The VCR REC indicator lights up on Multi Function Display),

To edit out unwanted scenes, press PAUSE/STILL to pause, and again to resume recording.

You cannot view another channel during recording.

Note

Remove loose or peeling labels from tapes to prevent tape jam.

Operation

Basic

 

 

5 Press STOP

to stop recording.

One Touch Recording (recording in progress),

Press REC repeatedly to set the recording length

(30 min. ~ 4 hours).

• DECK shuts off after the preset record length.

Normal Rec 0:30 1:00

4:00 3:00 2:00 1:30

Record one station, watch another,

press VCR/TV on the remote

(change to TV mode),

select channels at TV (recording continues).

Select Channels at DECK (In STOP or

REC. PAUSE mode),

press VCR/TV on the remote (change to TV mode),

select channels at DECK.

Play a disc while recording a tape.

insert a disc during recording,

press DVD, and then press PLAY.

Record using DECK buttons

1Insert a tape.

 

4 Press REC

 

 

to start

 

 

Recording.

Notes

It is not possible to record from DVD/ Video

CD/ CD to VHS tape using DECK.

2 SelectChannel.

Multi Function Display

Watching one channel and recording another

 

is not possible when using Cable Box or

 

DSS Receiver.

After 5 minutes in Pause mode, DECK stops to

 

protect a tape and video heads.

Press STOP/EJECT to stop.

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Panasonic PV-D4743S manual Record using Deck buttons

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