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Read and follow the steps below to record a television program
onto a videotape. Before you begin, make sure the DVD/VCR is in
VCR mode. Press VCR so the green VCR light appears on the
front of the DVD/VCR.
1
Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4 or the
Video In channel. If you connected the DVD/VCR to the
TV using the supplied audio and video cables, select your
TV’s Video In channel. Details are on page 11.
If you connected the DVD/VCR to the TV using the sup-
plied RF coaxial cable, choose channel 3 (or 4) at the TV.
Details are on pages 8-10.
2
Insert a tape with its record tab intact into the cas-
sette compartment of the DVD/VCR. If tape playback
begins, press STOP C.
3
Press SPEED until the desired tape speed (SP or
SLP) appears briefly on the screen. Details about tape
speed are on page 72.
4
Press SKIP i /CHo or SKIP j /CHp or the
Number buttons to select the TV channel to
record.
5
Press REC I to start recording. The red REC light will
appear on the front of the DVD/VCR.
6
To pause the recording, press PAUSE k once. The
red REC light will flash. To resume recording, press
REC I or press PAUSE k again. The red REC light
will come on again.
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To stop recording, press STOP C.
Recording Prevention
Video Cassettes have record tabs to ensure that recordings are
not accidentally erased.
1
To prevent recording, break off the tab with a
screwdriver.
2
To allow recording, cover the hole with clear tape.
32 Videotape Recording
• Other recording options are on
pages 33-39.
• The VCR will record in a preset
volume.
• Pause will switch to Stop after five
minutes to protect the VCR and
the tape from damage. When a
recording is paused, review the
pause time remaining with the
■
marks on the screen. Each
■
mark equals one minute remain-
ing. During the last minute of
paused recording, the
■
mark will
flash.
• If any menu is on the TV screen,
the REC
I
button on the remote
does not function. Press C-
RESET/CLEAR to remove the
menu. Then, press REC
I
. Or, use
the RECORD
I
button on the
front of the DVD/VCR.
Helpful Hints
1
Turn on the TV.
2
Insert a tape in the
DVD/VCR.
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4
5
3
7
Remove the
tab to prevent
recording.
Cover the
hole to allow
recording.
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