VCR Mode Tape Recording

Normal Recording

Preparation:

Turn on the power of both the DVD+VCR and TV.

Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.

If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to

VIDEO.

1Insert a video cassette with the safety tab intact.

2Select the desired channel using CH/TRK (v/V).

If you are recording from another source via audio/video input jacks (at the Rear or Front panel), select LINE1 or LINE2 by using INPUT.

Set the desired recording speed (SP or EP) by

3 pressing SPEED.

This DVD+VCR is not designed to record in LP mode.

4Set the MTS mode as desired (See page 20, 29).

5Recording will start. (The REC indicator will light in the display window.)

If a cassette with no safety tab is loaded, the cassette will be ejected automatically.Press REC/ITR (z) once.

6If the tape reaches the end before STOP (x) is pressed,

the DVD+VCR will automatically stop, rewind, eject, and turn itself off.Press STOP (x) to stop recording.

To pause the recording

1Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause the tape during recording.

The REC indicator will flash in the display window.

2When you want to continue recording, press PAUSE/STEP (X) or press REC/ITR (z).

After 5 minutes in pause mode, the tape will be stopped automatically to protect the tape and the video heads.

To record one TV program while watching another

1Press TV/VCR to select the TV mode during recording.

The VCR indicator disappears.

2Using the TV, select the channel to be viewed.

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Always use PAUSE/STEP (X) for best results when making changes during recording.

For example: To change channels during recording, first press

PAUSE/STEP (X) to put the unit in pause mode. Then select the desired channel on the DVD+VCR, and press

PAUSE/STEP (X) again to resume recording.

Timer Recording

This DVD+VCR can be programmed to record up to 8 programs within a period of 1 year. For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded and the starting and ending times.

Things to know before starting

If you try to set the program timer before setting the clock, PLEASE SET THE CLOCK appears for a moment and then SET CLOCK menu appears on the TV screen. Set the time and date before proceeding.

Make sure a tape is in the DVD+VCR and the safety tab is in place or the tape will be automatically ejected.

Preparation:

Turn on the power of both the DVD+VCR and the TV.

Be sure the TV is set to the DVD+VCR output channel (3 or 4). Make sure the CHANNEL SOURCE in the CHANNEL SETUP menu is set appropriately (TV or CATV).

1Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear.

2Use v/V to choose the TIMER RECORD menu.

3RECORD menu.

The TIMER RECORD menu will appear.

If all programs have already been entered, MAX NUMBER OF EVENTS SCHEDULED message will

appear for a moment and then PROGRAM 1 will appear on the TV screen.Press SELECT/ENTER to go to the TIMER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SET CLOCK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONTH

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TIMER RECORD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DAY

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START

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CHANNEL SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOP

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CHANNEL :

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPEED

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REPEAT

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SELECT

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT

 

 

ADJUST

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TO EXIT PRESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TO EXIT PRESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4Use b/B to choose the PROGRAM No. (1-8).

Use V to choose the MONTH option.

5 Use b/B to choose the desired month. Use V to choose the DAY option.

6 Use b/B to choose the desired day. Use V to choose the START option.

7 Use b/B to choose the desired start time. Use V to choose the STOP option.

8 Use b/B to choose the desired stop time.

9Use b/B to choose the desired channel (Channel, LINE1 or LINE2).Use V to choose the CHANNEL option.

Cable Users: If you have CABLE TV and used Cable Box in Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to DVD+VCR (page 11), using a cable box converter, you must set the channel in this step to match the cable box output channel (usually CH 3 or 4). Change channels on the cable box instead of with the DVD+VCR.

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Zenith XBS245 warranty VCR Mode Tape Recording Normal Recording, Timer Recording, To pause the recording