50
DVD Recording Without the
Timer
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Press Z (open/close), and place a
recordable disc on the disc tray.
3 Press Z to close the disc tray.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
Unused discs are automatically formatted. For
the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format
(VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a
new disc” on page 49.
4 Press PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT
repeatedly to select the programme
position or input source you want to
record.
5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
The display changes on the TV screen as
follows:
For details about the recording mode, see
page 48.
6 Press z REC.
Recording starts.
Recording continues until you stop the
recording or the disc is full.
To stop recording
Press x.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
To pause recording
Press X.
To restart recording, press X again.
To watch a VHS tape while recording
Press VIDEO to operate the VCR, insert a tape,
then press H.
z Hints
• To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other
equipment, finalize the disc (page 93).
• To select a programme position, you can use the
number buttons. Enter the programme position
number, and press ENTER.
• You can select a video source from the LINE jacks
using the INPUT SELECT button.
• You can turn off the TV during recording. If you are
using a satellite or digital tuner, make sure to leave it
on.
Notes
• Recording may not start immediately after z REC is
pressed.
• You cannot change the recording mode during
recording or recording pause.
• If there is a power failure, the programme you are
recording may be erased.
• You cannot change the programme position or input
source during recording.
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RW
+
R
-
RWVR
-
RW
Video
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RVR
-
R
Video
REC MODE
X
x
PROG +/–
z REC
Z
H
VIDEODVD
DISPLAY
INPUT
SELECT
Recording side facing down
HQ SPHSP LSP
SLP LPEP ESP
