Samsung DVD-V5500 Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 8

Basic Recording Basic Recording You can record a TV show in progress by inserting a blank tape and pressing the REC button. You can even add time in 30-minute increments up to 4 hours by pressing the REC button repeatedly; see page 76. Note 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. Warning: Do not cover this opening unless you are sure you want to record over the tape. Before You Begin... - Power on the DVD-VCR - Power on the TV Protecting a Recorded Cassette Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. When this tab has been removed, you cannot record on the tape. - If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab using a small screwdriver. - To re-record over a protected cassette (safety tab broken), cover the hole with adhesive tape. Recording 1. Insert a blank VHS tape into the VCR deck. Make sure the tape is long enough to record the entire program. To change the Recording Speed, see page 76. 2. Use the Number buttons or the CH ... or † buttons to select the desired channel, or press the INPUT SEL. button to select Line 1 or 2 if recording from an external device connected to the front or rear jacks, respectively. 3. Press the REC button on the remote control or front panel. For options while recording is in progress, see "Special Recording Features" on this page. 4. Pause/Resume Recording Press the (Play/Pause) button.Press the REC button again to resume. 5. Stop Recording Press the (Stop) button. 8