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STEP 2
Channel Setup
Auto Channel Scan
Follow these instructions to scan for channels if you are using an antenna or basic
cable TV connection.
a Press SETUP.
The Setup menu appears.
b Use
to select the GENERAL option.
v v / V V
c Press
to move to the second level.
B B
d Use
to select the Auto Channel Set option.
v v / V V
e Press
to highlight Start, then press ENTER to begin
B B
the channel search.
The tuner will automatically cycle through all available
channels in the area and place them in the tuner's
memory.
NOTE : To add or erase channels from memory, see the
Instruction Manual for details.
DVD Recording Terms
Recordable Discs
DVD-R
•
Write Once
•
Discs initialize in "Video Mode" only
•
Discs must be finalized in order to play on other
DVD players
•
Discs cannot be "unfinalized"
DVD-RW Recording Formats
Video Mode
•
Limited editing features
•
Widely compatible with older DVD players as
well as DVD-RAM recorders
Record Modes
Quality Setting
•
XP (High Quality)
•
SP (Standard Quality)
•
LP (Low Quality)
* Actual record time will vary depending on program content.
Tuning Band
TV
Auto Channel Set
CATV
CH. Add/Del
Clock
TV Aspect Ratio
Progressive Scan
Factory Setting
Prev.
Select
Tuning Band
Auto Channel Set
Stop
CH. Add/Del
Clock
11%
TV Aspect Ratio
Progressive Scan
Factory Setting
Prev.
Select
DVD-RW
•
Rewritable
•
Discs initialize in "Video Mode" or "VR Mode"
•
Discs must be finalized in order to play on most
DVD players
•
Discs can be "unfinalized"
VR Mode
•
Extensive editing features (e.g., add chapters,
or combine chapters, etc.)
•
Compatible with newer DVD players only
Record Time/Disc*
~1 hour/disc
~2 hours/disc
~4 hours/disc
STEP 3
DVD Recording
Step by Step DVD Recording
Follow these steps to make your first DVD Recording.
a Load a recordable DVD-R or DVD-RW into the
disc tray.
• If you are using a blank DVD-R disc, the disc
will initialize automatically in Video Mode.
• If you are using a blank DVD-RW disc, the
"Disc Initialize" menu appears, prompting you
to select a mode.
Use the b / B buttons to select VR Mode or
Video Mode, then press ENTER. Disc initial-
ization may take a few minutes to complete.
b Set the Recording Mode.
• Press REC MODE to set the Record Mode to
XP, SP, or LP.
• The amount of free space on the disc appears
on the on-screen display.
c Set the recording source.
• Use the CH/TRK v / V buttons to select the
channel you want to record.
• If you are recording from a camcorder or other
external device, press INPUT to select AV1
(rear audio/video input), AV2 (front
audio/video input), or DV (front DV IN input).
d Start recording.
• Press REC to start recording.
e Pause/Stop recording.
• Press PAUSE/STILL (X) to pause recording.
Press PAUSE/STILL (X) again or REC (z) to
continue the recording.
• When recording is complete, press STOP (x).
A message appears for a few moments while
the VCR/DVD Recorder stops recording and
adds the new title to the disc menu.
• Press DISC MENU/LIST to view the contents
of your recorded disc.
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