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Basic Operations (Recording)
Recording a Program
Before you Record
The VCR must be hooked up properly for recording. See the Simple
Hookups at the beginning of this manual.
Copyright Infringement Warning
Most television programs and films are copyrighted. This means that
someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of
this material. In certain circumstances, copyright law may apply to private
in-home taping of copyrighted materials. In most cases, it is okay to record
for personal use, as long as you do not sell the material. You must act
responsibly in this are - check into the matter if you are unsure.
Basic Recording Steps
1. Load the videocassette into the VCR. The power comes on
automatically when the tape is fully inserted.
2. Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4. Or, if you are hooked up with a direct
audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO.
3. Press DISPLAY, then press 5 when the SP/EP message appears on
the TV screen, to select SP (standard play, for the best picture quality) or
EP (extended play, for longest recording time on a single tape). An
indicator on the VCR's display shows which speed is active.
4. Set the VCR to the channel you want to record from. Use the up and
down CHANNEL buttons to flip through the channels, or use the number
buttons to go directly to the channel you want.
5. To begin recording, press REC on the remote control or REC/IRT on
the VCR.
Recording will start unless the cassette is protected with the safety tab. If
this tab has been removed, the VCR will eject the tape to prevent
recording over what is there.
Recording Tips
To Watch the Same Program While Recording
To view what you are recording, press VCR/TV so that the VCR is
selected - the VCR indicator will light up on the VCR's display. You'll want
to do this the first few times anyway to be sure you're recording what you
think you are.
To Watch One Program While Recording Another
Once you have set the VCR for recording, press VCR/TV. Now, you will
be viewing through your TV only. Switch channels using your TV controls
or the VCR remote, if it's programmed to control your television (see
Advanced Operations).
The recording will continue as set on the VCR. If a preset timed recording
starts up while you are watching the TV, you'll hear the cassette as it
clicks on and see the recording indicator light up on the VCR display.