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Basic Operations (Recording)
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.