Symphonic SC724DF Owner's Manual - Page 18

TV/VCR SECTION RECORDING NOTES: • Insert a cassette tape with its erase-prevention tab in place. • This unit cannot record the contents from the built-in DVD. • You can ONLY watch the same TV program that is being recorded. NORMAL RECORDING 1 Use [CH. K / L] or the Number buttons to select the channel to be recorded. TV/VCR CH 10 NOTE: • If the unit is connected to a cable box or satellite box, the unit must be on CH3 or CH4. Select the channel to be recorded on the cable box or satellite box. 2 Press [SPEED] to select the desired tape speed (SP/ SLP). (Refer to "SELECTING TAPE SP SPEEDS" on page 15.) 3 Press [REC] to start recording. REC SP 4 Press [PAUSE F] to tempo- PAUSE rarily stop recording unwanted scenes. Press [PAUSE F] again or [REC] to resume recording. SP NOTE: • If the recording is paused for more than 5 minutes, the unit will automatically switch to the recording mode to prevent tape damage. 5 Press [STOP C] to stop recording. OTR (One Touch Recording) TV/VCR This function enables you to start record- ing for specified length simply by pressing [REC/OTR] on the unit. 1 Use [CH. K / L] or the Number buttons to select the channel to be recorded. NOTE: • If the unit is connected to a cable box or satellite box, the unit must be on CH3 or CH4. Select the channel to be recorded on the cable box or satellite box. 2 Press [SPEED] to select the desired tape speed (SP/SLP). (Refer to "SELECTING TAPE SPEEDS" on page 15.) 3 Press [REC/OTR] on the unit OTR (2 : 30) repeatedly until your desired length appears on the screen. The recording time will increase by 30 minutes up to 8 hours. SP Recording starts immediately when you press [REC/OTR]. NOTE: • If you press [REC/OTR] when "8:00" is displayed, the unit returns to the normal recording mode. Time(s) 1 time 2 times 3 times ↓ 17 times Display Recording length (normal recording) 0:30 30 minutes 1:00 60 minutes ↓ ↓ 8:00 480 minutes NOTES: • Even if you press [POWER] during OTR, the unit continues recording. • You cannot start OTR with the remote control. • In the SLP mode, maximum recording time, assuming the tape starts at the beginning, is 8 hours using T-160 (or 6 hours using T-120). • If the tape runs out before the end time, the unit will switch to the stop mode immediately, eject the tape and turn itself off. • To show the remaining time of OTR, press [DISPLAY] on the remote control to display "OTR" on the TV screen. (It will show up momentarily then disappear.) TO CANCEL OTR IN PROGRESS Press [STOP/EJECT CA] on the unit or [STOP C]. 18 EN