Operation with tape (Continued)

One-touch Timer Recording

With this feature you can record for a preset length without using the program timer.

1.Turn on DVD+VCR and the TV.

2.Be sure the TV is tuned to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4). If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO con- nection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.

3.Insert a video cassette with the safety tab intact.

4.Select the desired channel using CH/TRK (v/V) or the number buttons (0-9). The channel number appears on the TV screen. If you are recording from another source via audio/video input jacks, select LINE1 (rear jacks) or LINE2 (front jacks) by using

INPUT SELECT.

5.Set the desired recording speed (SP or SLP) using SP/SLP. The tape speed appears on the TV screen.

6.Press REC/OTR twice. The menu appears on the TV screen, recording starts, and the (TIMER) indicator lights.

ONE TOUCH TIMER RECORD

CHANNEL 7

SPEED SP

START NOW

LENGTH 0H30M

7.Press REC/OTR repeatedly to select the recording time length. Each time you press this button the recording time increases 30 minutes (up to 9 hours). At the end of the recording, the DVD+VCR will stop recording and shut off.

If you set the time to 0H00M, the DVD+VCR goes into the normal recording mode. Press STOP (x) to stop the recording.

Note:

During One-touch Timer Recording, you cannot change the channel on the DVD+VCR.

During the VCR recording mode, you cannot change to the DVD mode.

The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs and other materi- als, is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil and/or criminal liability.

Checking the Recording Time

Press REC/OTR once to check the recording time. The recalled setting automatically returns to the TV screen after 6 seconds.

Extending the Recording Time

The recording time can be extended anytime by press- ing REC/OTR. Subsequent presses result in advancing the recording time by 30-minute increments.

Note:

If you press PAUSE/STEP (X/C) during instant timer record- ing, the instant timer recording is cancelled.

Recording from External Components

You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the DVD+VCR’s external inputs.

1.Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the DVD+VCR. See page 14.

2.Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select the external input to record from.

LINE1 (L1): Audio/Video Input mounted on back panel.

LINE2 (L2): Audio/Video Input mounted on front panel.

3.Load a recordable tape.

4.Set a recording mode (SP or SLP) as necessary by pressing SP/SLP repeatedly.

5.Play the tape or disc in the external component. If you have a TV attached to your DVD+VCR, you can see the video playing.

6.Press REC/OTR once to start recording.

The REC indicator lights in the display window.

7.Press STOP (x) to stop recording.

Notes:

Before recording, confirm the recording start position.

If your source is copy-protected using CopyGuard, you will not be able to record it using this unit. See Copyright on page 7 for more details.

To record for a fixed length of time, see One-touch Timer Recording.

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