Philips DVDR890A User Manual page 60

Manual recording
Can I instantly record the TV channel I want, even though the DVD recorder is switched off?
No problem. If recording is started manually, the DVD recorder, when it is
to the current TV channel on the TV set using the scart cable.
You will find more information on how to switch 'Direct record' on or off in the next section
'Direct Record'.
The DVD recorder uses the scart cable to compare the TV channel selected
on the TV set with its stored TV channels. If the same TV channel is found,
the DVD recorder switches to the corresponding programme number and
starts recording.
During this search please do not change the TV channel on the TV. This may
affect the tuning of the DVD recorder.
1
On the TV set, select the programme number you want make the
recording from.
2
Press REC/OTR n with the DVD recorder
a
b The DVD recorder is comparing its stored TV channels with those on the
TV set. Please do not change the TV channel on the TV set while '
displayed.
a
b This TV channel could not be found in the DVD recorder's memory.
Check that all the TV channels stored on the TV set are available on the
DVD recorder. If necessary, store any missing channels. Please read
paragraph 'Manual TV channel search' in the chapter 'Installing your DVD
Recorder'.
b Check the connectors at both ends of the scart cable.
b Check your TV's operating instructions to see which scart socket is used
for video signals.
b If the problem persists, you won't be able to use this feature.
3
Stop recording with STOP h .
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