In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure “Tape Select” in the “VIDEO SETUP” menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page 98).

Maximum Recording Time

Tape Length

SP

LP

 

 

 

E-180

3 hrs

6 hrs

 

 

 

E-240

4 hrs

8 hrs

 

 

 

E-260

4 hrs 20 mins

8 hrs 40 mins

 

 

 

E-300

5 hrs

10 hrs

 

 

 

To watch another TV programme while recording

1 Press TV/VIDEO to display “TV” in the display window.

2 Select another channel on the TV.

To watch a DVD while recording

1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray.

3 Press H.

The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The TV screen will automatically change to the DVD playback screen.

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.

Tips

Safety tab

•To select a programme position, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. For two-digit numbers, for example, press 2 and 3 to select “PR 23”.

•If you connect additional equipment to a LINE connector or jack, you can select the input signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– buttons.

•The DISPLAY information appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information will not be recorded on the tape.

•If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a decoder, make sure to leave it on.

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