VHS RECORDING STEP
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VHS RECORDING STEP
Before you record
Note:
The cassette safety tab must be in place in order to record.
The VCR must be hooked up properly for recording. See the Simple
Hookups at the beginning of this manual.
Copyright infringement
warning
To re-record on a cassette
which has its safety tab
removed.
Cover the hole with cellophane
tape.
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 area – check into the matter if you
are unsure.
Basic recording steps
Note:
You may use a blank tape or you may record over a previously recorded
(erasable) tape.
1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4).
Or, if you are hooked up with an audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or
VIDEO.
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2 Insert a blank or erasable tape.
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The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the
display.
• If a cassette without its safety tab is inserted, playback starts
automatically, and you cannot complete the record operation.
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