Basic Vcr Recording - Samsung DVD-VR470M User Manual

Basic VCR Recording

Before starting
1. Check TV channel and Antenna connections.
2. Check the remaining time on the tape.
You can record a TV show in progress by inserting a blank tape
and pressing the l (REC) button. You can even add time in
preset increments up to 6 hours by pressing the l (REC) button
repeatedly.
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Be sure your videotape has a Record Safety Tab. If the tab is missing,
you can cover the opening with a small piece of tape.
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Warning : Do not cover this opening unless you are sure you
want to record over the tape.
Insert a blank VHS tape into the VCR deck.
1.
• Make sure the tape is long enough to record the entire programme.
2. Press the Number buttons or the
the desired channel.
Press the INPUT SEL. button to select PR, AV1, AV2, AV3 or DV input
(DVD-VR475M only) if recording from an external device connected to
the input jacks of the recorder.
3. Press the REC MODE button on the remote control to set the Record
Mode to one of the following options:
• SP – Standard Play, for best picture quality.
• LP – Long Play, for maximum recording time (2 times SP).
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The selected Record Mode will appear on the front panel display
and on-screen display.
Maximum Recording Time - SP vs. LP
Tape Length SP (Standard Play)
E180 Approx. 3 hrs
E240 Approx. 4 hrs
E260 Approx. 4 hrs 40 mins
E300 Approx. 5 hrs
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When you watch or record on the VCR during DVD Recording,
some function buttons may not operate.
The message "This function is not available. " will be displayed.
Press the l (REC) button on the remote control or front panel.
4.
For options while recording is in progress, see "Special Recording
Features".
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buttons to select
PROG/TRK ( / )
LP (Long Play)
Approx. 6 hrs
Approx. 8 hrs
Approx. 9 hrs 20 mins
Approx. 10 hrs