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Basic Operations (Recording)
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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.
• Make sure you are familiar with the Easy Graphic Menu for on-screen programming (page 18)
and the basics about videocassettes and VCR safety.
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 with the label side up and the arrow pointing toward the
VCR. The power comes on automatically when the tape is fully inserted.
2. Turn the TV to channel 3 or 4 (the one you set the switch to on the back of your VCR). Or, if
you are hooked up with a direct audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO.
3. Press TAPE SPEED on the remote control 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 and PLAY on the remote control at the same time or REC/IRT
on the VCR. Start recording at least 10 seconds before the program starts, to make sure you catch
the beginning frames.
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. (See About
Videocassettes for more about preventing tape erasure.)
Recording Tips
To Watch the Same Program While Recording
To view what you are recording, press VCR/TV on the remote control so that the VCR is