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Recording
Recording
This section shows you how to record the signal from the input sources
connected to the VCR.
1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
The cassette in indicator flashes for about 5 seconds and the VCR
checks the tape threading.
During this period, · PLAY, r REC, FF ), REW 0, SEARCH
# and SEARCH 3 do not function.
See “Checking the tape threading” on page 18 (US) for details.
3 Press INPUT SELECT until the LINE indicator appears in the VCR’s
display window.
4 Set the recording speed, SP (standard play) or EP (extended play), by
pressing TAPE SPEED.
See “To select tape speeds” on page 17 (US).
5 Start recording by pressing r REC.
The REC indicator on the VCR lights up. When the tape reaches the
end, the VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.
Notes
• If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the VCR will eject it
when you press r REC. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole on the
cassette with adhesive tape.
• If “DISPLAY” is set to ON in the SET UP menu, the current time or tape
counter, and “r” while recording, are displayed on the monitor screen
but are not recorded on the tape.
See “Displaying the time counter and current time” on page 20 (US) for details.
• Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, Adaptive Picture
Control (APC) automatically improves recording quality by adjusting the
VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape. There is about a 6-
second delay before the VCR actually starts recording when r REC is
pressed.
See “Using the Adaptive Picture Control (APC)” on page 31 (US) for details.
• If a power interruption occurs while recording, the VCR will resume
recording as soon as the power is restored.
To stop recording
Press p STOP.
To cut an unwanted scene while recording
Press P PAUSE, and press it again to resume recording.
Note
When the recording pause mode lasts for more than about 5 minutes, the
VCR enters the stop mode.
POWER
INPUT
SELECT
TAPE
SPEED
r REC
P PAUSE
p STOP
P PAUSE
TAPE SPEED p STOP
r REC
INPUT SELECT
POWER
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