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Recording
Follow these directions to record onto a disc the output of
a camcorder that has a DV output jack.
Connect the DV output jack of your camcorder to the
DV input jack on the front of your DVD Recorder-
VCR using a DV cable.
Power on your DVD Recorder-VCR and switch to
DV mode by pressing the INPUT button on the
remote.
With your DVD Recorder-VCR stopped, set the
operation mode of your camcorder to play mode.
Press the REC button on your DVD Recorder-VCR
when the image from which you want to start
recording is displayed.
Press the STOP button on your DVD Recorder-VCR
when the recording is finished.
■ Some camcorders may not work with your DVD
Recorder-VCR even if they have a DV output jack.
■ Also refer to the user manual for your camcorder
when recording through a DV jack.
Note
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Before starting
1. Check TV channel and Antenna connections.
2. Check the remaining time on the tape.
You can record a TV show in progress by inserting a blank
tape and pressing the REC button. You can even add time
in 30-minute increments up to 6 hours by pressing the
REC button repeatedly; see page 64.
■ Be sure your videotape has a Record Safety Tab. If
the tab is missing, you can cover the opening with
a small piece of tape. Warning: Do not cover this
opening unless you are sure you want to record
over the tape.
Insert Tape
Insert a blank VHS tape into the VCR deck.
• Make sure the tape is long enough to record the
entire program.
To change the Recording Speed, see page 72.
Select a Channel to Record
Use the 0–9 buttons or the DVD CHANNEL buttons
to select the desired channel, or press the INPUT
button to select Line 1, Line 2 or DV if recording
from an external device connected to the front or rear
Line inputs, respectively.
Start Recording
Press the REC button on the remote control or front
panel.
For options while recording is in progress, see
“Special Recording Features”.
Pause/Resume Recording
Press the PAUSE button.
Press REC again to resume.
Stop Recording
Press the STOP button.
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Recording through DV
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