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Basic Operations (Recording)
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You can check on the recording by pressing VCR/TV again. This will
switch you back to viewing through the VCR, you'll see the program you
are recording.
To Skip Commercials
When a commercial comes on that you don't want to record, simply press
PAUSE on the remote control. The VCR will stop recording. Press PAUSE
again to continue recording when you see the commercial is over. If you
stay in PAUSE mode for more than 5 minutes, the VCR automatically
switches to STOP mode to protect the tape.
To Change the Channel Being Recorded
Suppose you are recording one program, and you remember that
something else is on that you would rather record. You can change the
channel while in the recording mode.
Press PAUSE to stop the recording temporarily. This is necessary
because the CHANNEL buttons won't work while you are in recording
mode - to keep you from accidentally switching the station while recording.
Change the channel to the one you prefer.
Press PAUSE to continue recording.
To Leave Index Marks on the Tape
This feature is useful when you are recording several programs on the
same tape. It helps you quickly find the beginnings of the shows during
playback (page 32).
You create the index "mark" every time you begin recording by pressing
REC. To leave an index mark between shows, simply press STOP at the
end of each show, then press REC to record the next show. (Pressing
PAUSE during recording does not leave an index mark.)
During timed recordings, the VCR automatically inserts an index mark at
the beginning of the recording.
To Record a Second Audio Program (SAP)
Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program - such as in a second
language. If a station broadcasts in SAP, the SA indicator will Display on
your TV screen.
You can set the VCR to record a second audio program by activating the
SAP option through the Easy Guide System.
Press GUIDE, then press 5 to bring up the Initial Setup screen.
Press 6 to set the SAP option to ON.
Make sure that STEREO/MONO selection is set to STEREO.
When this is set, the VCR records the second audio program.
Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT)
The Instant Recording Timer (REC/IRT button on the VCR) will let you
make a simplified timer recording without having to use the programming
timer. In order to set the IRT properly the clock must be set before
starting.
Follow the steps 1 through 5 on "Basic Recording Steps" on page 33.
After the recording has started, press the REC/IRT button again to
indicate the recording time on the display.
You can set the recording time length, which increases by intervals of 30
minutes, one hour, one and half hours, two hours, three hours, and four
hours, (i.e. 0:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00) by continually pressing the
REC/IRT button. While you are recording, the time remaining is shown in
the display.