RECORDING
Recording a TV Program
This section explains the basic recording operation.
Preparation
•Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the TV.
•If you record cable channels via the cable box, finish the cable box
Basic Recording
1 Load a cassette with the safety tab attached.
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2 Press TV/VCR so that the “VCR” indicator appears in the VCR display.
3 Select a channel to record with CHANNEL on the VCR, or CH/TRK or number buttons on the remote control.
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To record from other connected equipment In step 3, press INPUT SELECT to switch the display as follows:
LI: To record via the LINE IN 1 jacks on the rear panel.
L2: To record via the LINE IN
2 jacks on the front panel.
If you see “L1” or “L2” in the VCR display, pressINPUT SELECT so that the channel number appears.
•If you record cable channels via the cable box, make the output channel number of the cable box or “L1” appear, depending on your connection. (See pages 11 – 13.)
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Press PAUSE/STILL to stop recording momentarily. To resume recording, press PAUSE/STILL again.
Note
The VCR automatically shifts to the stop mode if the recording pause mode continues for 10 minutes.
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Notes
•To cancel the recording in progress, press STOP.
•If the VCR clock is not set, this function will not activate.
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