HDD +RW |
This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV programme to the hard disk (HDD) or to a disc (DVD). For an explanation of how to make timer recordings, see page 48.
HDD 
DVD
4 Press z REC.
Recording starts.
Recording stops automatically after eight hours of continuous recording or when the HDD or DVD is full.
To stop recording
Press x REC STOP located beneath the remote control cover.
Note that it may take a few seconds for recorder to stop recording.
To pause recording
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PROG +/–
Press X REC PAUSE located beneath the remote control cover.
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t TV/DVD
DISPLAY
| X REC PAUSE |
z REC | x REC STOP |
REC MODE |
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1 Press HDD or DVD.
When you record to a DVD, insert a recordable DVD (see “Inserting a disc” on page 36).
2 Press PROG +/– to select the programme position or input source you want to record.
3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.
Each time you press the button, the display on the TV screen changes as follows:
HQ 
HSP 
SP 
LSP
SEP 
SLP 
EP 
LP 
For more details about the recording mode, see page 48.
To restart recording, press the button again.
To watch another TV programme while recording
If your TV is connected to the LINE 1 – TV jack, set your TV to the TV input using the t TV/ DVD button and select the programme you want to watch.
If your TV is connected to the LINE OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input using the t TV/DVD button (page 88).
TV Direct Rec
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily record what you are watching on your TV. When the TV is turned on, press z REC. The recorder automatically turns on and starts recording what you are watching on the TV.
Note
If “TV” appears in the front panel display, you cannot turn off the TV or change the programme position during TV Direct Rec. To turn off the function, set “TV Direct Rec” to “Off” in “Features” setup (page 98).
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