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VCR Operation (Continued)
Instant Timer Recording
Instant Timer Recording allows you to easily make a
recording of a preset length without using the program-
mable timer.
Preparation:
Turn on the power of both the unit and the TV.
Be sure the TV is tuned to the unit output channel (3 or 4).
If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the unit
and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.
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Insert a video cassette with the anti erasure
safety tab intact.
2
2
Select the desired channel with the
v
v
/
V
V
or num-
ber buttons (0-9).
The channel number appears on the TV screen.
If you are recording from another source via audio/video
input jacks (at the Rear or Front panel), select LINE1 or
LINE2 with
INPUT
.
3
3
Select the desired recording speed (SP or SLP)
with SPEED.
The tape speed will appear on the TV screen.
4
4
Press REC/ITR (
z
z
) twice.
The menu will appear on the TV screen.
Recording will start (The
indicator will light).
5
5
Press REC/ITR (
z
z
) repeatedly to select the
recording time length.
At the end of the recording, the unit will stop record-
ing and shut off.
While Instant Timer Recording is active, changing the
channel on the unit will not be possible.
To stop the recording, press STOP or POWER twice.
INSTANT TIMER RECORD MENU
Checking the Recording Time
Press REC/ITR (
z
) once to check the recording time.
The recalled setting will automatically appear on the TV
screen after 6 seconds.
To extend the Recording Time
The recording time can be extended anytime by press-
ing REC/ITR (
z
).
Subsequent presses result in increasing the recording
time by 30-minute increments.
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If you press PAUSE/STEP (
X
) while in instant timer record-
ing mode, the unit will enter the recording pause mode.
Instant timer recording is cancelled.
If the unit is set to “0H00M”, the unit goes to normal record-
ing mode.
Dubbing and Editing
If you wish to edit or dub your camcorder (or another
VCR) recordings to this unit, the rear (or Front) panel
mounted Audio and Video (A/V) input jacks make the
connections quick and easy. These direct A/V jacks
will also provide better picture results than using the
ANTENNA/CABLE jack on the rear panel.
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Connect the camcorder’s (or another VCR’s) A/V
outputs to your unit as illustrated on page 13.
2
2
Set the input channel to “LINE2”. (Use INPUT to
select LINE2.)
If you have connected your unit to the A/V input jacks
on the rear of the unit, you should select the input
channel LINE1 by pressing
INPUT
twice.
3
3
Play the tape in the camcorder (or another
VCR). If you have a TV attached to your unit,
you can see the video playing.
4
4
When you want the recording to begin, press
the unit’s REC/ITR (
z
z
) once to start.
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Before recording, please confirm the recording start position.
To stop the editing, press STOP (
x
) once.
Copying from DVD to VCR
This unit is capable of copying the contents of a DVD
to a VHS tape.
ote
If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy protected,
you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not permitted
to copy Macrovision encoded DVDs. DISC IS COPY
PROTECTED is displayed in the display window.
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Insert a Disc.
Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck
and close the disc tray.
2
2
Insert a VHS Tape.
Insert a blank VHS video tape into the VCR deck.
3
3
Press PLAY (
B
) on the DVD deck.
The DVD will go into play mode.
If the DVD disc menu appears, you may need to press
PLAY (
B
) manually to begin copying.
4
4
Press REC/ITR (
z
z
) on the front panel or remote
control.
The unit will go into Record mode.
“COPY” indicator will light.
5
5
Stop the Copy Process.
When the DVD is finished playing, press STOP (
x
) or
POWER once to end copying.
You must stop the Copy process manually when the DVD
movie ends, or the unit may replay and record over and
over again.
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When you stop the DVD playback during copying, VCR
recording mode also stops automatically.
INSTANT TIMER RECORD
CHANNEL
2
SPEED
SP
START
NOW
LENGTH
0H30M
0H30M ..... 9H00M
➝
0H00M
Length Display
(each additional press of
REC/ITR (
z
z
) increases recording
time 30 minutes)
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1-800-813-3435