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Basic VCR Recording
Before starting
Check TV channel and Antenna connections.
Check the remaining time on the tape.
You can record a TV show in progress by inserting a blank tape
and pressing the
l
(REC) button. You can even add time in
preset increments up to 6 hours by pressing the
l
(REC) button
repeatedly.
Be sure your videotape has a Record Safety Tab. If the tab is missing,
you can cover the opening with a small piece of tape.
Warning : Do not cover this opening unless you are sure you
want to record over the tape.
Insert
a blank VHS t
ape into the VCR deck.
• Make sure the tape is long enough to record the entire programme.
Press the Number buttons or the
PROG/TRK ( / )
buttons to select
the
desired
channel.
Press the
INPUT SEL.
button to select PR, AV1, AV2, AV3 or DV input
(DVD-VR475M only) if recording from an external device connected to
the input jacks of the recorder.
Press the
REC MODE
button on the remote control to set the Record
Mode to one of the f
ollowing options:
•
SP
– Standard Play, for best picture quality.
•
LP
– Long Play, for maximum recording time (2 times SP).
The selected Record Mode will appear on the front panel display
and on-screen display.
Maximum Recording Time - SP vs. LP
Tape Length
SP (Standard Play)
LP (Long Play)
E180
Approx. 3 hrs
Approx. 6 hrs
E240
Approx. 4 hrs
Approx. 8 hrs
E260
Approx. 4 hrs 40 mins
Approx. 9 hrs 20 mins
E300
Approx. 5 hrs
Approx. 10 hrs
When you watch or record on the VCR during DVD Recording,
some function buttons may not operate.
The message “This function is not available.” will be displayed.
Press the
l
(REC) button on the remote control or front panel.
For options while recording is in progress, see “Special Recording
Features”.
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