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VCR Manual Recording

Automatic controlled recording from a satellite receiver (RECORD LINK)

This function automatically starts recording on the switched-off DVD/ VCR when a video signal is recognised through the connected scart cable. If your satellite receiver has a programming function, the recording will start automatically (as long as the satellite receiver is switched on).

1Use a scart cable to connect scart socket AV2 (DECODER) on the DVD/ VCR to the corresponding scart socket on the satellite receiver.

2Switch on the TV. If required, select the programme number for the DVD/ VCR.

3Press DISC/VCR MENU.The main menu will appear.

4Select “RECORD SET UP” with K/L and confirm with B.

5Select “RECORD LINK” with K/L.

6Select function “ON” with B.

7To end, press STATUS/EXIT.

Switching off “RECORD LINK”

To switch off the function, select “OFF” with B.

8	Insert a cassette.	SELECT K L CHOOSE B
9	Programme the satellite receiver	RECORD SPEED	[SP]
	with the required information	RECORD SPEED	[SP]
	with the required information	DIRECT RECORD	[OFF]
	(programme number of the TV	→ RECORD LINK	[OFF]

channel, start time, end time). If necessary, please see the operating instructions for your

Direct dubbing

Follow the steps below to copy a DVD or video disc to a videotape.This will be possible only if the DVD is not copy protected.

1Put a videotape in the cassette compartment. Make sure the tape’s record tab is intact and the tape is long enough to record the disc.

2Press VCR.

3Select the recording speed.

Details are at Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP).

4Put the DVD you want to copy in the disc tray.

5Press DVD.

6Press PLAY B.While disc is playing, press PAUSE k at the point you wish to start recording.

7Press DIRECT DUBBING to record.

To pause the recording: Press VCR, then PAUSE k.

To resume recording: Press PAUSE k again.

To stop the recording: Press VCR, then STOP C.

Copying a video tape

You can make copies of video cassettes made by friends or relatives for your own enjoyment.

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satellite receiver.

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WARNING:

Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted video

10Press TIMER SET.The DVD/ VCR is now ready to record.The beginning and end of the recording is controlled via scart socket AV2 (DECODER).

DIRECT RECORD

With DIRECT RECORD, you can record the right TV channel in seconds even if your DVD/ VCR is switched off. If the recording is started manually, the DVD/ VCR uses the current TV channel set on the TV.You will find more information on how to switch “DIRECT RECORD” on or off in the next section. Make sure that your DVD/ VCR socket (AV1/TV) and the TV are connected by a scart cable.

1On the TV, select the programme number you want to make the recording from.

2Press RECORD I with the DVD/ VCR switched off.

3Stop recording with STOP C.

How does DIRECT RECORD work?

The DVD/ VCR compares the TV channel selected on the TV with its stored TV channels via the scart cable. If the same TV channel is found, it switches the DVD/ VCR to the corresponding pro- gramme number and starts recording. Please do not change the TV channel on the TV during the search so as not to affect the process.

Switching “DIRECT RECORD” on or off

1	Switch on the TV. If required, select the programme number for
2	the DVD/ VCR.
	Press DISC/VCR MENU.The main menu will appear.
3	Select “RECORD SET UP” with K/L and confirm with B.
4	Select “DIRECT RECORD”, with	SELECT K L CHOOSE B
	K/L. Select “OFF” (Direct Record
		RECORD SPEED	[SP]
	off) or “ON” (Direct Record on)
		→ DIRECT RECORD [OFF]
	with B.
		RECORD LINK	[OFF]

5To end, press STATUS/EXIT.

6Press STANDBY-ONy.

cassettes may be an infringement of copyright laws.

Connect the recording DVD/ VCR (this unit) and the playback video recorder (another video recorder) by using scart socket AV2 (DECODER) or front AUDIO/ VIDEO in jacks.

1Insert a pre-recorded video cassette into the playback DVD/ VCR.

2Insert a blank video cassette, or one you want to record over, into the cassette compartment of this DVD/ VCR.

3Select programme number AV2 or AV3 on this DVD/ VCR.

Programme numbers of AV2 scart socket and front AUDIO/ VIDEO in jacks

If you are using the scart socket AV2 (DECODER), select programme number AV2 with 0.0.2.

If you are using the front AUDIO/ VIDEO in jacks, select programme number AV3 with 0.0.3.

4Press RECORD Ion the front panel of this DVD/ VCR.

5Begin playback of the tape in the playback DVD/ VCR.

6To stop recording, press STOP Con this DVD/ VCR, then stop playback of the tape in the playing DVD/ VCR.

•For the best results during dubbing, use the DVD/ VCR’s front panel controls whenever possible.The remote control might affect the playback DVD/ VCR’s operation.

•If video or colour fades in and out, you may be copying a copy guarded video tape.