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TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be
recorded onto a video tape. You can “capture” a TV programme
using your video recorder.
LOAD A CASSETTE
1
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
● The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder
power comes on automatically.
● If your recorder is connected to the TV via AV connec-
tion, press TV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode.
CHOOSE A PROGRAMME
2
Press TV PROG. +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the
channel you wish to record. The name of the station
appears in the recorder’s display panel for 5 seconds,
followed by the channel position number. (Only
stations that appear in the Confirmation screen will be
displayed.)
● The TV PROG. dial can also be used to select a channel.
[J438E only]
SET TAPE SPEED
(J438E ONLY)
3
Press SP/LP. Check the SP/LP indicator on the recorder
display panel to confirm the selected tape speed.
START RECORDING
4
Press and hold RECORD and PLAY on the remote
control, or press RECORD on the recorder.
PAUSE/RESUME
RECORDING
5
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.
STOP RECORDING
6
Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on
the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the
cassette.
RECORDING
Basic
Recording
12
45
3
6
8
0
7
9
1
3
2
6
q
TV PROG.
PAUSE
NUMBER
SP/LP
Accidental erasure prevention
● To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,
remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole
with adhesive tape.
Record safety tab
PLAY
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the
first SP and the first LP recording after inserting the
cassette (੬ pg. 15).
RECORD
RECORD
