Hitachi DVRF7U DVD VCR Combo User Manual


 
72 - English
Recording
While a recording is in progress, you can watch a different
channel, watch a different media, or add recording time in
30-minute increments.
Watch a different media during
recording
You can watch DVD during VCR recording or watch
Video tape during DVD recording.
• During VCR recording, insert a DVD in the DVD
deck. The output will automatically change to the
DVD and start playback.
• During DVD recording, insert a Video tape in the
VCR deck. The output will automatically change to
the VCR and start playback. (Only if tape is missing
the safety tab)
Add Recording Time
Refer to the One-Touch Recording (OTR).
Recording DVD and VCR at the
same time
You can record DVD and VCR at the same time, but
both modes must be set up to record separately.
• Press the DVD/VCR button to set the unit to DVD or
VCR mode.
• Choose Line input mode (Ch, Line 1, Line 2 or DV).
for DVD or VCR.
• Choose REC mode for DVD or VCR.
• Press REC button for DVD or VCR.
When DVD Recorder-VCR is connected to TV
using S-Video or component video cable, the
playback screen on the video tape will not display
during DVD recording.
You cannot record a different channel at the same
time.
The DVD and VCR cannot start recording at the
exact same time. You must set one mode to start
recording, then the other.
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You can slow down the recording speed from SP to SLP in
order to fit six hours of programming on a T-120 tape.
Set Record Speed
Press the REC MODE button on the remote control to
set the Record Speed to one of the following options:
• SP – Standard Play, for best picture quality.
• SLP – Super Long Play, for maximum recording
time (3 times SP).
Start Recording
Follow the Basic VCR Recording instructions on page
71 .
The selected Record Speed will appear on the front
panel display and on-screen display.
Maximum Recording Time - SP vs. SLP
Tape Length SP (Standard Play) SLP (Super Long Play)
T-120 2 hrs 6 hrs
T-160 2 hrs 40 mins 8 hrs
T-180 3 hrs 9 hrs
When you watch or record on the VCR
during DVD Recording, some function buttons
may not operate.
The message “This function is not available.” will
be displayed.
Note
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Special Recording
Features
Record Speed