VCR Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

•This VCR records in VHS format, not S-VHS format.

•Check that the tape is longer than the recording time (page 74).

Notes

•Timer recordings will start with or without the recorder turned on. Once started, the recorder cannot be turned off. 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. Programs 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

“EP” (Extended Play) and “SP” (Standard Play) is available for recording mode (tape speed). “EP” provides recording time three times as long as “SP.” However, “SP” produces better picture and audio quality.

Maximum recording time

Tape Length

SP

EP

 

 

 

T-120

2 hrs

6 hrs

 

 

 

T-160

2 hrs 40 mins

8 hrs

 

 

 

T-180

3 hrs

9 hrs

 

 

 

Notes

•Tapes recorded in EP (×3) 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 EP (×3) mode by this VCR are played back on other VHS video decks with EP mode.

Recording a stereo/SAP program

The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP programs.

When recording a digital channel, only the selected audio can be recorded. When recording with the timer, “Stream 1” is usually recorded (page 35).

Stereo programs

When a stereo program is received, the “STEREO” indicator lights up in the front panel display. If there is noise in the stereo program, press AUDIO repeatedly until the “MONO” appears on the TV screen. The sound will be recorded in monaural but with less noise.

SAP (Second Audio Program)

When a SAP is received, the “SAP” indicator lights up in the front panel display. To record only SAP sound, set “Tuner Audio” of “Audio” to “SAP” in the “Setup” display (page 99).

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