Using the TV/VCR’s Features
Recording Features
The TV/VCR provides several different ways to record programs. The following pages explain how to use the types of recording features. If you’re using the remote control, you must press the VCR button to put the remote control in VCR mode.
Note: Recording can’t be done in the COMPONENT INPUT (video/audio) mode.
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Tape speed indicator
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Recording Speeds
Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed.
•SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording; consequently, fewer programs can be recorded on the tape. Most
•EP (Extended Play) gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP.
Recording Pause
This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material.
Press PAUSE during recording to temporarily stop and start recording (PAUSE appears on the screen while the tape is paused). The TV/VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few minutes to prevent tape wear.
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TIME
VIDEO ADJUST
AUDIO ADJUST
CLOSED CAPTION
TIMER RECORDINGS
LANGUAGE
REC TIMER PROGRAM
SETTING
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Types of Recording
Your TV/VCR provides three ways to capture programming:
•Recording allows you to press one button to record a program.
•Timer Recording program the TV/VCR for a daily, weekly, or one time recording which will automatically start and stop at the times you set.
•Copying and Editing Tapes allows you to record from another VCR or camcorder.
Timer Recording
Timer recording allows you to program the TV/VCR to record up to five different programs. This is useful if you plan on being away from home for a long period of time. Before setting the timer, make sure that the clock is set correctly.
To set a timer recording.
1.Press MENU to display the main MENU.
2.Press the up or down arrow to select TIMER RECORDINGS and press OK (the REC TIMER PROGRAM menu appears).
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