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VCR Recording Without the
Timer
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3 Press PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT
repeatedly to select the programme
position or input source you want to
record.
4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode, “SP” or “LP.”
For details about the recording mode, see
page 79.
5 Press z REC.
“REC” appears in the front panel display, and
recording starts.
To stop recording
Press x.
To pause recording
Press X.
To restart recording, press X again.
If you pause recording for more than five minutes,
recording stops automatically.
To watch a DVD while recording
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder, insert a
disc, and press H.
z Hints
• To select a programme position, you can use the
number buttons. Enter the programme position
number, and press ENTER.
• You can select a video source from the LINE jack using
the INPUT SELECT button.
• Tape information displayed on the TV screen will not
be recorded on the tape.
• You can turn off the TV during recording. If you are
using a satellite or digital tuner, make sure to leave it
on.
Notes
• You cannot change the recording mode, programme
position, or input source while recording.
• If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the tape
is ejected when you press z REC.
Recording using the Quick Timer
(One-touch Timer Recording)
You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute
increments.
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the
duration.
Each press advances the time in 30 minute up
to six hours.
“
c” and “OTR” light up, and the remaining
recording time appears in the front panel
display.
When the counter reaches “0:00,” the recorder
stops recording and turns off.
INPUT
SELECT
REC MODE
H
X
x
z REC
VIDEO
PROG +/–
DVD
DISPLAY
0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00
(Normal
recording)
