Philips DVP3345V/17 user manual Videotape Recording, Recording Prevention

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Read and follow the steps below to record a television program onto a videotape.

Before you begin:

●This DVD/VCR does not have a tuner input jack.To record TV programs on your DVD/VCR, you need to connect this DVD/VCR to an external tuner device (e.g., set top box, cable box or satellite receiver) that has audio/video output jacks. See page 9 on how to connect the DVD/VCR to the external tuner.

●Make sure the DVD/VCR is in VCR mode. Press VCR so VCR light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.

	Turn on your external tuner, and turn on the TV
	and set it to the correct Video In channel. (Check
1 your TV owner’s manual for details.)
	Insert a tape with its record tab intact into the
	cassette compartment of the DVD/VCR. If tape
2 playback begins, press STOP C.
	Press SPEED repeatedly until the desired tape
	speed (SP or SLP) appears briefly on the screen.
3 Details about tape speed are on page 57.
	Press INPUT to select the appropriate external
	input channel (L1/L2) to which your external tuner
4 is connected.Then select the desired channel to
	record on the external tuner.
5	Press REC I to start recording. “REC” will appear on
	the DVD/VCR’s display panel.
	● To pause the recording, press PAUSE k once. “REC” will

flash.To resume recording, press REC I or press PAUSE k again. “REC” will reappear.

● To stop recording, press STOP C.

1 Turn on the TV.

2 Insert a tape in the DVD/VCR.

			OPEN/CLOSE
	1	2	3
	4	5	6
			TRACKING
	7	8	9
			CLEAR	TITLE
	+10	0
4	VCR	SETUP		DVD
				DISC
	INPUT	OK		MENU
	REW	PLAY		FFW
	STOP	PAUSE		BACK
	DISPLAY	SUBTITLE	ZOOM	AUDIO
5	ANGLE	SEARCH	REPEAT	REPEAT
				A-B
	REC	SPEED	MODE	TIMER SET
3

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Recording Prevention

Video cassettes have record tabs to ensure that recordings are not accidentally erased.

●To prevent recording, break off the tab with a screwdriver.

●To allow recording, cover the hole with clear tape.

Remove the	Cover the
tab to prevent	hole to allow
recording.	recording.

Helpful Hints

•Other recording options are on pages 22-28.

•The VCR will record in a preset volume.

•Pause will switch to stop after 5 minutes to protect the VCR and the tape from damage. When a recording is paused, review the pause time remaining with

the ■ marks on the screen. Each ■ mark equals

1 minute remaining. During the last minute of paused recording, the ■ mark will flash.

•If any menu is on the TV screen, REC I on the remote does not function. Press CLEAR to remove the menu. Then, press REC I. Or, use REC I on the front of the DVD/VCR.