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82 Chapter 6. NetCommand Functions
Direct VCR Recording from an Antenna or
Cable Source
When your VCR is the current device, (
RECORD
) on the
TV’s remote control functions the same as the record
button on the VCR’s remote control or front panel.
To record directly from antenna or cable:
1. Press
INPUT
on the TV’s remote to display the Input
Selection menu. Highlight the traditional VCR
and press
POWER
to turn on the VCR. If necessary,
press
GUIDE
to select the input the VCR is on, such
as Antenna input (or line input).
2. Press
ENTER
to switch the TV to the VCR.
3. Select the correct channel for recording on the
VCR and then press
(
RECORD
) to start record-
ing. You will need to stop the recording manually
at the end of the program
NetCommand-Controlled
Recording, continued
Restrictions for Traditional VCRs with
NetCommand- and TV Guide On Screen-
Controlled Recording
• Your VCR must be connected directly to the
MONITOR OUTPUT VIDEO
and
LEFT/RIGHT
audio outputs.
• The VCR must be set manually to “Line Input.”
Display the Input Selection menu, highlight the VCR
and press
GUIDE
to change VCR inputs.
• The TV can select channels on compatible cable
boxes for recordings when the cable box is under
NetCommand control. Leave the cable box turned on.
• If the source device or recording device does not have
separate power on and off features, then leave that
device powered on.
• You cannot record from source devices connected to
the TV
COMPONENT
inputs or
HDMI 1
or
2
con-
nections.