Types of Recordings, Basic Recording

Recording a Program

Types of Recordings

Your TV/VCR provides different ways to record which are explained in the following sections:

Basic Recording

Express Recording

Timer Recording

Copying and Editing Tapes

Basic Recording

How to Make a Recording

1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

2. Press SPEED to select a recording speed.

The tape speed indicator appears.

3.Select the channel to be recorded.

To record from the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks, press 00. Two selections appear in the channel field. Press 1 to select VIDEO 1, the rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks. Press 2 to select the front panel AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks.

4. Press REC to begin recording.

The indicator light in the REC button on the front of the

TV/VCR turns on during recording.

5. Press STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR or STOP on the remote to stop recording.

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Contents

USER’S Guide Product Registration Important Information Table of Contents Insert batteries in remote Unpack the TV/VCR and remote controlStartup Plug in the TV/VCR Attach the hook for the remote optionalConnect antenna or cable-TV system Connect the Swivel Base to the TV/VCR Add or remove channels from the TV/VCR’s memory Set the Signal Type optionalPress 5 to toggle the Signal Type between Antenna and Cable Put Channels into Memory Auto Channel Search Set the Time and Date Clock Select a channel and adjust the volume Displays the TV/VCR Main Menu ButtonsChan and v Channel up and down FF Fast Forward Remote Cleaning Press Display Using the TV/VCR FeaturesAdjust the Video On-Screen Displays Press Menu on the remote to display TV/VCR Main Menu Closed CaptioningTo View Closed Captions Front Panel Block Sleep TimerWake-Up Timer Parental Controls and V-Chip Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings To Block Age-Based Ratings Setting TV Rating Limits Block Blocking Specific Content ThemesViewing Age-Based Ratings Menu Press 2 for the V-Chip Movie Rating Limit screen Viewing Specific Content ThemesSetting Movie Rating Limits Blocking Movie Ratings Press 4 to unlock Parental Controls Viewing Movie RatingsBlocking Unrated TV Programs Lock/Unlock Parental Controls To Play a Tape Operating Instructions Picture Search Using the Playback FeaturesPause Time Counter Automatic TrackingManual Tracking Press MENU, 5, 3, and Clear Auto Play FeatureAuto Repeat Feature Recording Pause Recording FeaturesAutomatic Head Cleaner Recording Speeds Basic Recording How to Make a RecordingTypes of Recordings Express Recording How to Use Express Recording Press 1 to Create a New Program Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Press 2 to Review Existing Progs. programs Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsStopping a Timer Recording At the same time Copying and Editing TapesFront Both Front Panel Choose one answer from below Back PanelChoosing a Hookup What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Connect as shown Connect Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxDipole Antenna Unscramble Premium Connect a Cable System With a Cable BoxCable Box Required to Unscramble All Channels Cable Box Required to Camcorder for Copying Tapes Connect a VCR or Camcorder for Copying TapesVCR for Copying Tapes Trouble Checks ProblemSolution Problem Solution Cleaning the TV/VCR Limited Warranty Index Index Index Meridian Street Indianapolis,