Recording
Recording through a DV Input Jack
Connect the DV output jack of your camcorder to
the DV input jack on the front of your DVD
Recorder-VCR using a DV cable.
1
Power on your DVD Recorder-VCR and switch to
DV mode by pressing the INPUT SEL. on the
remote.
2
With your DVD Recorder-VCR stopped, set the
operation mode of your camcorder to play mode.
3
Press the (REC) button on your DVD Recorder-
VCR when the image from which you want to start
recording is displayed.
4
Press the (STOP) button on your DVD Recorder-
VCR when the recording is finished.
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Follow these directions to record onto a disc or tape the
outputs of a camcorder that has a DV output jack.
Some camcorders may not work with your DVD
Recorder-VCR even if they have a DV output jack.
Also refer to the user manual for your camcorder
when recording through a DV jack.
Note

Start Recording

Press the (REC) button on the remote control or
front panel.
For options while recording is in progress, see
“Special Recording Features”.
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Basic VCR Recording

Insert Tape

Insert a blank VHS tape into the VCR deck.
• Make sure the tape is long enough to record the
entire program.
To change the Recording Speed, see page 67.
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Select a Channel to Record

Use the 0–9 buttons or the Channel UP/DOWN
arrow buttons to select the desired channel, or press
the INPUT SEL. button to select Line 1, Line 2 or
DV if recording from an external device connected
to the front or rear Line inputs, respectively.
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Before starting
1. Check TV channel and Antenna connections.
2. Check the remaining time on the tape.
You can record a TV show in progress by inserting a blank
tape and pressing the (REC) button. You can even add
time in 30-minute increments up to 4 hours by pressing the
(REC)button repeatedly; see page 61.
Be sure your videotape has a Record Safety Tab. If
the tab is missing, you can cover the opening with
a small piece of tape. Warning: Do not cover this
opening unless you are sure you want to record
over the tape.
Note

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Pause/Resume Recording

Press the (REC/PAUSE) button.
Press (REC) again to resume.
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Stop Recording

Press the (STOP) button.
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