Basic Operations (Recording)
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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.
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 36).
