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Operation with tape (Continued)
Instant Timer Recording (ITR)
Your VCR allows you to make recordings using a variety
of simple methods:
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) start recording
immediately for a set period of time or until the video
cassette runs out.
Your DVD+VCR incorporates Long Play (LP) which
enables you to record up to twice the amount of time on
a video cassette. For example an E-180 will record up to
180 minutes using Standard Play (SP); using LP you will be
able to record up to 360 minutes. Please note there will
be a slight loss in picture and sound quality when using LP.
1
Make sure that you have correctly connected your VCR
as described earlier in this book.
Press
11
to turn on your VCR.
2
Insert a video cassette with protection tab into your
VCR.
The video cassette should have the window side facing
up and the arrow facing away from you.
3
Press v or V to select the programme number you
wish to record.
You may also directly select programme number using
the numbered buttons on the remote control.
4
If you wish to record directly from the SCART or RCA
sockets repeatedly press INPUT until the socket you
wish to record from is displayed.
AV 1 for recording from EURO AV1 SCART socket on
the rear of your unit.
AV 2 for recording from EURO AV2 SCART socket on
the rear of your unit.
AV 3 for recording from VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN
(Left & Right) sockets on the front of your unit.
5
Press LP if you wish to record in Long Play or Standard
Play.
SP will produce improved picture and sound quality,
however LP will provide twice as much recording time
as SP.
6
Press REC/ITR on the remote to start recording.
RECORD will appear on the TV screen.
Press RECORD on your unit or press REC/ITR on
the remote several times. Each successive press will
increase the record time by 30 minutes until you reach
a maximum of 9 hours.
7
Press PAUSE/STEP
XX
to avoid recording unwanted
scenes.
Press PAUSE/STEP
XX
to continue recording.
If you press PAUSE/STEP
XX
during ITR, the DVD/VCR
will enter the record pause mode and ITR is cancelled.
Tapes can be paused for up to 5 minutes; RECP will be
displayed when a tape is paused.After 5 minutes your
DVD+VCR will stop recording to
prevent damaging the tape or your DVD+VCR.
8
Press STOP twice within 5 seconds to end
recording.
EJECT will appear on the TV screen for a few
seconds.
Notes
● If you do not wish to record on a tape (this can
happen quite easily by accident!) remove the
protection tab on the back edge of the video cassette.
● It is possible to record on a video cassette with the
record protection tab removed by covering the hole with
self adhesive tape.
● Remember you can record one programme while
watching another by starting your instant recording, press
TV/VCR to disappear VCR indicator in the
display window and then selecting a different channel on
your TV.