SLV-740HF Video Cassette Recorder (160-8430) Recording Faxback Doc. # 33010 Recording TV Programs This section shows you how to record TV programs in the most basic way: manual recording. With manual recording, you start the VCR recording when the program begins, then stop it when the program ends. The VCR also provides the following ways of recording. Manually start recording, then stop it automatically - "Recording using the quick timer", below. Automatically start and stop recording - "Recording TV programs using the timer", below. Automatically start and stop recording just by entering the "Plus Code" "Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+", below. 1. Turn on your TV and tune in to the VCR: If the TV is connected to the VCR using the audio/video cable, set the TV to video input. If the TV is connected to the VCR using only the antenna cable, set the TV to the channel for the VCR. When using a cable box, turn it on. 2. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 3. Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the VCR's display window. 4. Select the desired channel by pressing CH +/-. 5. Select the tape speed, SP or EP, by pressing TAPE SPEED. 6. Start recording by pressing REC. When the tape reaches the end, the VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning. NOTE: If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the VCR starts playing. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole. Tip: To select channels, you can also use the number buttons on the remote commander. Enter the desired channel number using the number buttons, then press ENTER. To stop recording Press [] STOP. To select tape speeds When recording, select either SP or EP. EP provides recording time three times as long as SP. However, SP provides better picture quality. You can mix SP and EP on the same tape. When playing back, the VCR automatically detects the tape speed. See the table below for the maximum recording/ playback time in each speed. Tape Maximum recording/playback time SP EP T-160 2 hrs. 40 min. 8 hrs. T-120 2 hrs. 6 hrs. T-60 1 hr. 3 hrs. T-30 30 min. 1 hr. 30 min. Recording using the quick timer The quick timer enables you to record for a specified period of time in intervals of 30 minutes. Once you specify the recording time, the VCR automatically stops recording. Before you begin, check that the clock is set correctly. After you start recording, press QUICK TIMER until the desired duration appears in the display window. The TIMER indicator on the increments of 30 minutes as shown below. The recording duration decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR turns off automatically. To stop recording Press [] STOP. To extend the recording duration while recording Press QUICK TIMER until the desired duration appears in the display window. Tips: To cut out an unwanted scene while recording, press || PAUSE, turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring on the VCR to rewind the tape to the beginning of the unwanted scene, then press || PAUSE to resume recording. The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information will not be recorded on the tape. If you don't want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a cable box, make sure to leave it on. NOTE: If you've inserted a tape with its safety tab removed, the VCR ejects it when you press REC. Watching a TV program while recording another You can watch a TV program and record another at the same time. 1. Press TV/VTR to turn off the VTR indicator in the display window. 2. If the TV is connected to the VCR using the audio/video cable, set the TV to TV input. If the TV is connected to the VCR using only the antenna cable, skip this step. 3. Select the desired channel on the TV. Recording stereo and bilingual programs Stereo programs This VCR automatically records stereo programs in stereo. When stereo programs are received, the STEREO indicator on the VCR lights up. If noise occurs while receiving a stereo program, record the program in monaural. Follow the steps below. Bilingual programs Normally, this VCR records main sound on both main and normal audio tracks. To record SAP (Second Audio Program) sound on normal audio track, follow the steps below. 1. Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS. 2. To record stereo programs in monaural: Set AUTO STEREO to OFF using the CURSOR (/\ / \/ / < / >) buttons. To record SAP sound on normal audio track: Set NORMAL AUDIO to SAP using the CURSOR (/\ / \/ / < / >) buttons. 3. Press EXECUTE to store the setting. Tip: For information on how the VCR records sound, see "How sound is recorded on a video tape" on Faxback Doc. # 33009. NOTE: Set NORMAL AUDIO to MAIN when not recording SAP sound, or no sound is recorded on the normal audio track. If no sound is recorded to normal audio track. If no sound is recorded on the normal audio track and you play the tape on a mono VCR, you will see only video no audio will be heard. However, you will receive both audio and video if you play back this tape on a stereo VCR. To monitor SAP sound while recording Press AUDIO MONITOR until the SAP indicator lights up in the display window. Saving a recording Video tapes have a safety tab to protect against accidental recording. To prevent accident erasure of a recording, break off the safety tab with a screwdriver or other tool. A tape with its safety tab removed ejects if you try to record on it. To record on a tape with its safety tab removed, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. Recording TV programs using the timer This section shows you how to let the VCR automatically start and stop recording TV programs. You can preset up to eight programs within a one month time frame. If VCR Plus+ is available in your area, see the section "Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+", below, for easier timer recording. Before you start... Check that the clock is set correctly. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. Turn on your TV and tune in to the VCR. When using a cable box, turn it on. 1. Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK. If the clock needs to be set, "Please set the clock" appears on the screen and the VCR automatically enters the clock setting mode. 2. Set the date to start recording: 1. Press CURSOR >. Make sure today's date is highlighted. If it isn't, reset the clock to the correct time. 2. Press CURSOR /\ to set the month and date. The day of the week is set automatically. To record the same program every day or the same day once a week, see "Daily/weekly recording" , below. 3. Set the time to start recording: 1. Press CURSOR > to highlight the hour under "START," then press the CURSOR (/\ / \/) buttons to set the hour. 2. Press CURSOR > to highlight the minutes under "START," then press the CURSOR (/\ / \/) buttons to set the minutes. 4. Press CURSOR >, then set the time to stop recording in the same way. 5. Press CURSOR >, then press the CURSOR (/\ / \/) buttons to select the channel you want to record. Only the channels preset in the VCR will appear. When using a cable box, the cable box channels appear. 6. Press CURSOR >, then press the CURSOR (/\ / \/) buttons to select the tape speed, SP or EP. 7. To confirm your program, press CURSOR >. All the settings stop being highlighted and the cursor (I) appears in the leftmost column. To preset another timer setting, move the cursor to the next line using CURSOR \/ and repeat steps 2 to 7. 8. After making the desired timer settings, press EXECUTE. 9. Press POWER to turn off the VCR. The TIMER indicator on the VCR lights up and the VCR stands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on. The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording at the preset start time, and turns off at the preset stop time. To stop recording while recording Press [] STOP. Tips: To set the channel, you also use CH +/- or number buttons. To record a video source from the LINE IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT to display "LINE" in the "CH" position. When you set the cable box control to ON, you cannot select LINE. Tip: To set the recording tape speed, you can also use TAPE SPEED. Tip: To change or correct a setting before confirming it press CURSOR < to highlight the item you want to change and reset it. To use the VCR while recording You can do the following tasks during timer recording. To: Press: Reset the counter to "0H00M00S" COUNTER RESET Display tape information on the DISPLAY TV screen Check the timer settings MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK Watch another TV program TV/VTR (See "Watching a TV program while recording another", above. Using the VCR before timer recording begins Press POWER to turn on the VCR. The TIMER indicator on the VCR goes off and the VCR is ready for use. After using the VCR, turn off the VCR again to turn on the TIMER indicator on the VCR. When using a cable box, leave it on. Remember to turn off the VCR before the time you've set the VCR to start recording, or the timer setting will be canceled. Daily/weekly recording Daily recording records the same program every day of the week; weekly recording records the same program on the same day, every week. When you set the date to start recording in step 2 of "Recording TV programs using the timer," press CURSOR \/ until the desired day appears. Each time you press the button the indication changes as shown on the left. Daily/Weekly Recording ________________ | | the current date | \/ | SUN-SAT | \/ | MON-SAT | \/ | MON-FRI | \/ | EVERY SAT | \/ | EVERY MON | \/ | EVERY SUN | \/ | 1 month later | \/ | |_______________| (cycles backward) Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+ This section shows you another way of timer recording: recording using VCR Plus+. This allows you to record TV programs more easily. Just enter the program's "PlusCode," and the VCR will automatically record the program. You can preset up to eight programs within a one month time frame. Before you start... Check that the clock is set correctly. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. Turn on your TV and tune in to the VCR. When using a cable box, turn it on. 1. Press VCR Plus+. If the clock needs to be set, "Please set the clock" appears on the screen and the VCR automatically enters the clock setting mode. 2. Enter the desired program's PlusCode using the number buttons. If you make a mistake, press TIMER CLEAR and enter the PlusCode again. 3. Select the tape speed, SP or EP, by pressing TAPE SPEED. 4. Press ONCE, DAILY or WEEKLY according to the following: To record the program: Press: Only once ONCE Monday to Friday at the same scheduled time DAILY Every week at the same scheduled time WEEKLY The recording information appears on the TV screen: date, program start and stop times, channel number and tape speed. Check that the information is correct. If it is not press TIMER CLEAR to cancel. To preset another timer setting, repeat steps 1 to 4. NOTES: You cannot set VCR Plus+ in the following cases: When the VCR is turned off. While recording using the timer or quick timer. The timer will not accept settings in the following cases: When you select DAILY for a Saturday and Sunday program. When you select DAILY or WEEKLY for a program more than seven days ahead. When you enter the PlusCode of a program that has already ended. 5. Press POWER to turn off the VCR. The TIMER indicator on the VCR lights up and the VCR stands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on. The VCR automatically turns on, records the program and turns off. To stop recording while recording. Press [] STOP. To use the VCR while recording You can do the following tasks while recording using VCR Plus+. To: Press: Reset the counter to "0H00M00S" COUNTER RESET Display tape information on the TV screen DISPLAY Check the timer settings MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK Watch another TV program TV/VTR (See "Watching a TV program while recording another ", above.) Using the VCR before recording begins Press POWER to turn on the VCR. The TIMER indicator on the VCR goes off land the VCR is ready for use. After using the VCR, turn off the VCR again to turn on the TIMER indicator on the VCR. When using a cable box, leave it on. Remember to reset the VCR to stand by for recording before the time you've set the VCR to start recording, or the timer setting will be canceled. Checking/changing/canceling timer settings This section shows you how to check, change and cancel the timer settings after you've stored them in the VCR. Before you start... Turn on your TV and tune in to the VCR. 1. Press POWER to turn on the VCR. The TIMER indictor on the VCR goes off. 2. Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK. 3. Check the timer settings: If you do not want to change or cancel the settings, press EXECUTE, then turn the VCR off to return to recording standby. If you want to change or cancel the settings, press the CURSOR (/\ / \/) buttons to move the cursor (I) to the setting you want to change or cancel. 5. Press EXECUTE. The VCR returns to the original screen. When there are any other timer settings left in the TIMER SET/CHECK menu, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby. To check the timer settings during timer recording Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK. After checking press MENU to turn off the display. When the timer settings overlap The VCR will not record overlapping programs. If any of your timer settings overlap, change the settings. Case 1: If you preset two programs to start recording at the same time... The program listed first in the TIMER SET/CHECK menu has priority over the other program. The timer setting of the lower priority program will be erased from the TIMER SET/CHECK menu when the first program begins recording. Case 2. If you preset program 2 to start recording at the same time you preset program 1 to finish recording... The last 20 seconds of program 1 will not be recorded because the VCR will enter recording pause for program 2 before program 1 is finished. Case 3: If you preset program 2 to start recording before program 1 is finished recording... Program 2 will start recording before program 1 has finished. (WL/EB 5/13/96)