Symphonic SC1304 TV VCR Combo User Manual


 
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This function enables you to set a recording length
simply by pressing [REC/OTR] on the unit.
Make sure ...
The unit must be turned on.
Insert a cassette tape with its erase-prevention tab
in place. (If necessary, rewind or fast forward the
tape to the point at which you want to begin
recording.)
NOTES:
You cannot start OTR with the remote control.
Recording starts immediately when [REC/OTR]
is pressed.
When [REC/OTR] is pressed 18 times, the unit
returns to the Normal Recording mode.
To stop the OTR operation, press
[STOP/EJECT
PP NN
] on the unit or on the remote
control.
To show the remaining time, press [DISPLAY] on
the remote control so that “OTR” appears on the
TV screen. (It will show up momentarily then dis-
appear.)
Recording stops when the display shows 0:00.
Please note that in the SLP mode maximum
recording time, assuming the tape is started at the
beginning, is 8 hours using T-160 (or 6 hours
using T-120).
If the tape runs out before the end time, the unit
will switch to the stop mode immediately, ejects
the tape and turns itself off.
Even if [POWER] is pressed during OTR, the unit
continues recording.
1 Select the channel to be recorded
Use the Number buttons or [CHANNEL
KK
/
LL
].
NOTE:
If the unit is connected to a cable box or satellite
box, the unit must be on CH3 or CH4, then the
channel to be recorded is selected on the cable box
or satellite box.
2 Select the tape speed
Press [SPEED] to select the desired tape speed
(SP/SLP).
3 Begin OTR
Press [REC/OTR] on the unit as
many times as needed. The record-
ing length will be determined by
the number of times you press
[REC/OTR]. Each time it is pressed, the recording
time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 8 hours.
OTR (One Touch Recording)
Time(s) Display Recording length
1 time (normal recording)
2 times 0:30 30 minutes
3 times 1:00 60 minutes
17 times 8:00 480 minutes
You can make copies of video tapes made by friends
or relatives for your enjoyment.
Connect your unit and a source (playing) VCR using
the following diagram.
1)Insert a pre-recorded video cassette into the source
VCR or camcorder.
2)Insert a blank video cassette or one you want to
record over, into the unit’s cassette compartment.
3)Press
[SPEED] on remote control for the unit to
select the desired recording speed (SP/SLP).
4)Use
[CHANNEL
YY
/
XX
] on the unit until “AUX”
appears on the screen.
5)Press
[REC/OTR] on the unit.
6)Begin playback of the tape in the source VCR or
camcorder.
NOTE:
For best results during copying, use the front
panel controls whenever possible. The remote
control might affect the source VCR’s playback
operation.
7)To stop copying, press
[STOP/EJECT
PP NN
] on
the unit, then stop the tape on the source VCR or
camcorder.
COPYING A VIDEO CASSETTE
(Requires a VCR or camcorder)
WARNING: Unauthorized recordings of
copyrighted video tapes may be an
infringement of copyright laws.
VIDEO
IN
OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO AUDIO
[Ex: Source
VCR or camcorder]
Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)
[This unit]
OTR (2 : 30)
SP