Philips DVP3345V/F7 DVD VCR Combo User Manual


 
Videotape Recording 21
English
Read and follow the steps below to record a television program
onto a videotape.
Before you begin:
This DVD/VCR does not have a tuner input jack.To
record TV programs on your DVD/VCR, you need to
connect this DVD/VCR to an external tuner device
(e.g., set top box, cable box or satellite receiver) that
has audio/video output jacks. See page 9 on how to connect
the DVD/VCR to the external tuner.
Make sure the DVD/VCR is in VCR mode. Press VCR so VCR
light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.
1
Turn on your external tuner,and turn on the TV
and set it to the correct Video In channel. (Check
your TV owner’s manual for details.)
2
Insert a tape with its record tab intact into the
cassette compartment of the DVD/VCR. If tape
playback begins, press STOP C.
3
Press SPEED repeatedly until the desired tape
speed (SP or SLP) appears briefly on the screen.
Details about tape speed are on page 57.
4
Press INPUT to select the appropriate external
input channel (L1/L2) to which your external tuner
is connected.Then select the desired channel to
record on the external tuner.
5
Press REC I to start recording. “REC” will appear on
the DVD/VCR’s display panel.
To pause the recording, press PAUSE k once.“REC” will
flash.To resume recording, press REC I or press
PAUSE k again.“REC” will reappear.
To stop recording, press STOP C.
Recording Prevention
Video cassettes have record tabs to ensure that recordings are
not accidentally erased.
To prevent recording, break off the tab with a screwdriver.
To allow recording, cover the hole with clear tape.
Other recording options are on
pages 22-28.
The VCR will record in a preset
volume.
Pause will switch to stop after 5
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
1 minute remaining. During the
last minute of paused recording,
the mark will flash.
If any menu is on the TV screen,
REC
I on the remote does not
function. Press CLEAR to
remove the menu. Then,press
REC I.Or, use REC I on the
front of the DVD/VCR.
Helpful Hints
1
Turn on the TV.
2
Insert a tape in the
DVD/VCR.
Remove the
tab to prevent
recording.
Cover the
hole to allow
recording.
4
5
3
DVDVCR SETUP
INPUT
MENU
REC SPEED MODE
ANGLE SEARCH REPEAT
DISPLAY SUBTITLE ZOOM
TIMER SET
REPEAT
A-B
AUDIO
BACKPAUSESTOP
PLAY
OK
FFW
REW
CLEAR TITLE
DISC
TRACKING
OPEN/CLOSE
12
6
5
4
7
8
9
0
+10
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