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Recording a Program
RecordingsYour VCR provides different recording options. These options are explained in this section of the manual.
Recording Speeds
Press SPEEDon the remote to select a recording speed (SP or SLP). The speed
you select appears on the TV screen. Tapes recorded in LP can be played in this
VCR.
SP (Standard Play)gives the best quality recording. That is why most
prerecorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP. Fewer programs can be recorded
on the tape. Special effects such as pause, frame advance, slow motion, and
picture search work well in this speed.
SLP (Super Long Play)gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded
in SP. Special effects such as pause, frame advance, slow motion, and picture
search work well in this speed.
Normal RecordingTo Make a Recording
Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TVÕs
video input channel.
1. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
2. Press VCR to set the remote to control the VCR.
3. If you are using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator
lights in the VCRÕs display panel. If not, press TV•VCRto turn it on.
4. Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed.
The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen.
5. Select the channel to be recorded.
The channel number appears on the TV screen.
6. Press RECORDon the VCR or REC on the remote to begin recording.
Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel
For some cable box hookups, this recording feature may not apply. Contact
your local cable company for assistance.
1. Follow steps 1through 6above.
2. If you are using one of the basic hookups, press TV•VCRto switch to the
TV channel.
The VCR indicator turns off in the display panel.
3. Press TVto set the remote to control TV functions for a compatible TV.
4. Select the channel you want to watch with the TVÕs channel buttons.
5. Press STOP•EJECTon the VCR or STOP on the remote when the
recording isfinished.
Recording Time
Cassette SP SLP
T-120 2Hrs 6Hrs
T-160 2Hrs 40Min 8Hrs