Samsung DVD-VR350/XEH Basic VCR Recording, Maximum Recording Time SP vs. LP, Before starting

Basic VCR Recording

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 z (REC) button. You can even add time in preset increments up to 9 hours by pressing the z (REC) button repeatedly.

■ 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.

1. Insert a blank VHS tape into the VCR deck.

• Make sure the tape is long enough to record the entire programme.

2. Press the Number buttons or the PROG/TRK ( / ) buttons to select the desired channel.

Press the INPUT SEL. button to select AV1, AV2, AV3 or DV input if recording from an external device connected to the input jacks of the recorder.

3. Press the REC SPEED button on the remote control to set the Record Speed to one of the following options:

•SP – Standard Play, for best picture quality.

•LP – Long Play, for maximum recording time (3 times SP).

■ The selected Record Speed will appear on the front panel display and on-screen display.

Maximum Recording Time - SP vs. LP

	Tape Length	SP (Standard Play)	LP (Long Play)
ecordingR	E180	Approx. 3 hrs	Approx. 6 hrs
	E240	Approx. 4 hrs	Approx. 8 hrs
	E280	Approx. 4 hrs 40 mins	Approx. 9 hrs 20 mins
	E300	Approx. 5 hrs	Approx. 10 hrs

■When you watch or record on the VCR during DVD Recording, some function buttons may not operate.

The message “This function is not available.” will be displayed.

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

To pause recording

Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button to pause a recording in progress. ● Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button again to resume recording.

● You can switch channels by pressing the PROG/TRK ( / ) buttons while recording pauses.

To stop recording

Press the STOP button to stop a recording in progress.

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