58Direct Record
Use this function to start recording a show you just watch on the TV.
If you start a recording while the DVD recorder is switched off, the
TV channel currently selected on the TV will be compared with the TV
channels stored in the DVD recorder via the scart cable.
If the TV channel is found, recording will start.
1Select the programme number on the TV from which you want to
make the recording.
2Press REC/OTR n1while the DVD recorder is switched off .
PThe DVD-recorder compares its stored TV channel with
those on the TV and starts recording.
The red light around the record button n0on the front is
switched on.
aDirect record does not work or recording starts from
'EXT1'
bThe TV channel was not found in the memory of the DVD recorder.
Check whether all TV channels storedin the TV are available on the
DVD recorder. If necessary, store the missing TV channels. Read
section 'Manual TV channel search' in the chapter 'Installing your
DVD recorder'.
bCheck the connectors of the scart cable.
bConsult the instruction manual of your TV to find out which scart
socket sends out video signals.
bIf all this is to no avail, you cannot use this function.
3To stop the recording press STANDBY m2and then
STOP hN.
PA message appears on the screen, asking whether you really
want to end the recording.
OIf you want to end the recording, select 'Yes' with DKand
confirm with OK L.
OIf you do not want to end the recording, confirm 'No' using
OK L.
4To get full access to the edit functions of the title, you have to
erase the Time Shift Buffer.
OErase the Time Shift Buffer manually ('Flush Buffer'function
SYSTEM MENU Abutton, 'Set up'menu).
OTurn off the DVD recorder with STANDBY m2.
OThe preset Time Shift Buffer period expires (the default
setting is 3 hours)
OSwitch to camcorder mode using CAM 3(switch back with
the same function button)

Switching 'Direct Record' on or off

1Press BROWSER HDD Hand then SYSTEM
MENU Abutton on the remote control.
PThe 'SYSTEM MENU' appears.
2Select 'Preferences' with BO.
3Press CMto select 'Recording'.
4Select 'Direct Record'(second menu page) using BO.
5Select with CMor DK:
O'On': function switched on.
O'Off': function switched off.
6End with SYSTEM MENU A.
ENGLISH
Recording on the HDD