Recording (continued)
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Instant time-off recording
This function allows you to make a recording with a preset length easily without using the timer programming.
A Press P +- to select the programme number to record, for example ‘P01’.
B Press DVD or VCR to select the destination of recording.
C Insert a recordable DVD or VHS tape into the recorder.
For VHS tape, locate the start point position for recording.
D Set a recording mode as necessary by
pressing REC MODE repeatedly.
E Press REC z repeatedly to select the recording time length. Each subsequent press increases the recording time by 30 minutes.
F The recorder will stop recording at the designated end time and turn off to standby mode automatically.
If you wish to stop the recording before the scheduled time, press STOP x.
Watching disc playback during VCR recording
If you wish to watch the DVD playback during the VCR recording, press DVD to switch to DVD mode and perform the DVD playback. You cannot playback the VCR during DVD recording.
Watching another source during recording
While recording is in progress, you can watch another TV channel or playback from other audio/video device which is connected to this recorder.
TV/VIDEO 
Watching playback from another device
This is only possible if the recorder is connected to the TV using the EXT1 TO
Press TV/VIDEO to view the picture from the device which is connected to the EXT2
Watching another TV channel
If there is no device connected to the EXT2
Use the TV’s remote control to change the channels.
The message “TV/LOOP” will be displayed on the recorder’s system display panel.
To switch back to recorder mode, press TV/VIDEO on the remote control.
Helpful Hint:
–Remember to switch the TV back to its video input channel if you want to watch the TV channel through the recorder or playback the recorded disc.
TIPS: Ensure that there is sufficient space available on the recordable DVD or VHS tape before recording. You have to finalise the DVD±R before it can be playback on other players.
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