VCR Recording Without the Timer

DVD

 

 

VIDEO

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2

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PROG +/–

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78 9 INPUT

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TV/VIDEO

DISPLAY

 

H

 

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z REC

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REC MODE

 

 

TV t

1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.

2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

3 Press PROG +/– or INPUT repeatedly to select the programme position or input source you want to record.

4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode, “SP” or “LP.”

For details about the recording mode, see page 79.

5 Press z REC.

“REC” appears in the front panel display, and recording starts.

To stop recording

Press x.

To pause recording

Press X.

To restart recording, press X again.

If you pause recording for more than five minutes, recording stops automatically.

To watch a DVD while recording

Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder, insert a disc, and press H.

To watch another TV programme while recording

If your TV is connected to the i LINE 1 - TV jack, set your TV to the TV input using the TV/ VIDEO button and select the programme you want to watch.

If your TV is connected to the LINE 2 OUT, S VIDEO OUT, HDMI OUT, or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input using the TV t button (page 21).

zHints

•To select a programme position, you can use the number buttons (page 23).

•You can select a video source from the LINE jack using the INPUT button.

•Tape information displayed on the TV screen will not be recorded on the tape.

•You can turn off the TV during recording. If you are using a satellite or digital tuner, make sure to leave it on.

Notes

•You cannot change the recording mode, programme position, or input source while recording.

•If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the tape is ejected when you press z REC.

Recording using the Quick Timer (One-touch Timer Recording)

You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute increments.

1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.

2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press advances the time in 30 minute up to six hours.

(Normal

0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00 recording)

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