To watch a VHS tape while recording

Press VIDEO to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY.

zHint

You can turn off the TV during recording.

Checking the disc status while recording

You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type.

Notes

Recording may not start immediately after z REC is pressed.

You cannot change the recording mode during recording or recording pause.

If there is a power failure, the program you are recording may be erased.

You cannot change the input source during recording.

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

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

1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press increases the time by 30 minutes, up to eight hours*.

(Normal

 

0:30

 

1:00

 

7:30

 

8:00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recording)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

c” and “OTR” light up, and the remaining recording time appears in the front panel display.

When the time counter reaches “0:00,” the recorder stops recording and turns off.

*14 hours 30 minutes for DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs.

To cancel the Quick Timer

Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears in the front panel display. The recorder returns to normal recording mode.

To stop recording

Press x STOP twice.

Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.

Press DISPLAY during recording.

The information display appears.

Press the button repeatedly to change the display (page 40).

Record

0:00:03

HQ

Rem 00:59

Line1

ADisc type

BRecording status

CRecording time

DRecording mode

ERemaining disc space

FInput source

zHint

You can view the information also in the front panel display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the display. Note that TIME/TEXT does not work during One-touch Timer Recording.

Creating chapters in a title

The recorder will automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 5 or 15-minute intervals during recording. Select the interval, “5 Min” (default) or “15 Min” in “DVD Auto Chapter” of “Features” in the “Setup” display (page 102).

If you do not want to divide titles, select “Off.”

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