Philips VR1200/02 User Manual page 22

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Recording
When using this VCR, an index mark is always
marked at the beginning of every recording.
These index marks make it easier for you to
search for the beginning of the recordings (see
"Index Search"). (✈P.33)
Make sure....
• The record tab on the cassette is not removed.
• Your VCR, TV, and antenna are connected
correctly.
• Press VCR to operate the VCR using the
remote control.
• The correct colour mode is selected.
1 1 1 1 1 Turn on the TV.
2 2 2 2 2 Set the TV to AV mode.
3 3 3 3 3 Insert a cassette with the record tab in place.
The VCR turns on.
• If a cassette is already in the VCR, turn on
the VCR.
To rewind the tape, press 1 or turn the shuttle
ring on the front panel counterclockwise.
4 4 4 4 4 Press ALT/SPEED until the desired tape
speed (SP, LP or EP) appears on the display.
5 5 5 5 5 Press CH 5/∞ (or PROGRAMME 5/∞ on
the front panel) or Number buttons to select
the channel position to record.
• If you use a satellite tuner, select the
external line input which is connected to a
satellite tuner.
"L-1" for AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector.
"L-2" for AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER
connector.
6 6 6 6 6 Press REC/OTR ¶.
"DSPC" takes place at the beginning of both
the first SP and the first LP or EP recording
after inserting the cassette. (✈P.34)
• If "DIRECT REC" is set to "ON" (✈P.40),
the programme that appears on the TV
screen will be recorded.
• Picture quality is good in SP, LP and EP
mode, consecutively.
• This VCR can record on regular VHS and
Super VHS cassettes. By using Super VHS
cassettes, you can record both VHS and
Super VHS signals. For more details, see
"Selecting Recording Format". (✈P.37)
• It is recommended that a tape recorded on
this VCR with EP mode is played back with
this VCR.
To pause recording
Press STILL/SLOW
the front panel).
To resume recording, press the button again.
• During the Record Pause mode, you can
change the channel position by pressing the
CH 5/∞ or Number buttons (or PRO-
GRAMME 5/∞ on the front panel).
To stop recording
Press STOP 7.
To watch another TV programme while
recording
1 1 1 1 1 If your VCR is connected to the TV using
Scart cable, press VCR/TV so that the VCR
indicator goes off from the display.
2 2 2 2 2 Select a different channel you want to watch
on the TV.
You can watch the programme of the selected
channel on the TV, without affecting recording
on the VCR.
• If you use a satellite tuner, you cannot watch
another programme while recording.
To display the recording time indication
Press OK/STATUS (or DISPLAY on the front
panel) until a counter reading appears on the
display window.
To display the tape remaining time
Press OK/STATUS (or DISPLAY on the front
panel) until the tape remaining time is displayed.
The display panel shows the tape remaining time
with " " displayed.
• By pressing the DISPLAY (or OK/STATUS
on the remote control) button, you can change
the display to show the counter reading,
channel position*, clock time or tape remain-
ing time.
* Channel position is not displayed during
playback.
To reset counter
Press CLEAR on the remote control or C.RESET
on front panel while the counter reading appears
on the display.
Erase protection
Cassettes have the record tab to ensure that
recordings are not accidentally erased.
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