VCR Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

•This VCR records in VHS format.

•Check that the tape is longer than the recording time (page 77).

Notes

•Timer recordings cannot be made if the recorder is turned on (page 81). The recorder automatically turns off after a recording has finished.

•This recorder shares a single tuner for both the DVD recorder and the VCR. You cannot record different programs to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same time.

•This recorder has the copy guard function. Programmes that contain a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be correctly recorded on the VCR.

To save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

Safety tab

Recording mode

“LP” (Long Play) or “SP” (Standard Play) is available for recording mode (tape speed). “LP” provides recording time twice as long as “SP.” However, “SP” produces better picture and audio quality.

Maximum recording time

Tape Length

SP

LP

 

 

 

E180

3 hrs

6 hrs

 

 

 

E240

4 hrs

8 hrs

 

 

 

E260

4 hrs 20 mins

8 hrs 40 mins

 

 

 

E300

5 hrs

10 hrs

 

 

 

Notes

•Tapes recorded in LP (×2) mode by this VCR cannot be played back on VHS video decks with SP mode only.

•Noise may appear in the image when tapes recorded in LP mode by this VCR are played back on other VHS video decks with LP mode.

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

The recorder automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system.

You can switch between main and sub sounds while playing a tape (page 77).

NICAM system

When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based programme is received, “STEREO” and “NICAM” appear in the front panel display. To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set “Manual Set” – “Tuner Audio” to “NICAM” (default) in the “Tuner Preset” setup (page 100). If the sound is not clear when listening to NICAM broadcasts, select “Standard.”

zHint

You can select the audio (main or sub) while recording bilingual programmes using the AUDIO button. This does not affect the recorded sound.

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