Recording a TV Program
This VCR can record in VHS,
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
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LI: To record via the LINE IN 1 jacks on the rear panel.
L2: To record via the LINE IN2 jacks on the front panel.Basic Recording on VHS cassette
1 | Load a VHS cassette with the safety tab attached. |
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3 | Select a channel to record with |
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•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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5 | Press | REC on the VCR, or | REC on | REC |
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6 | Press | STOP to stop recording. |
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RECORDING
Watching a TV program while recording another (including
| 1) While recording, press | TV/VCR to turn off |
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2)Choose another channel using the channel selector on the TV.
Skipping unnecessary scenes while recording (includingPress 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.
Recording off time setting (including S-VHS/S-VHS ET recording)
By setting the recording off time, the recording stops and the VCR is turned off automatically.
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