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Recording TV programmes
In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure “Tape Select” in the
“VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu is set according to the tape type you use (see
page 95).
Maximum Recording Time
To watch another TV programme while recording
To watch a DVD while recording
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break
off the safety tab as illustrated. To
record on the tape again, cover the tab
hole with adhesive tape.
Tips
• To select a programme position, you can
use the number buttons on the remote commander. For two-digit numbers, for example, press
2 and 3 to select “PR 23.”
• If you connect additional equipment to a LINE connector or jack, you can select the input
signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– buttons.
• The DISPLAY information appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape,
but the information will not be recorded on the tape.
• If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a
decoder, make sure to leave it on.
Tape Length SP LP
E-180 3 hrs 6 hrs
E-240 4 hrs 8 hrs
E-260 4 hrs 20 mins 8 hrs 40 mins
E-300 5 hrs 10 hrs
1
Press TV/VIDEO to display “TV” in the display window.
2
Select another channel on the TV.
1
Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.
2
Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray.
3
Press H.
The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The TV screen will
automatically change to the DVD playback screen.
Safety tab