24RQT8857Preparation: Turn on the unit. [RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection(¼ 56). [VHS] Ensure accidental erasure tab is intact. When the output signal from the external device isNTSC, change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in theSetup menu (¼ 63).This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs thatalready have PAL signal recordings. To reduce noise in input from a video cassetterecorder, set “Copy NR” to “On” in the on-screendisplay (¼ 55).DRIVESELECT to select the DVD or VHSdrive.– Insert a disc or video cassette with enoughremaining blank space (¼ 72, 74).REC MODEto select the recordingmode (¼ 20).Recording from a VCR, etc.SELECTINPUTto select the input whereyour external device is connected.– Front panel inputs are AV3.Tips You can also connect to the AV2 on the rear. If the audio output of the external device is monaural, connect toL/MONO on the AV3 input terminals at the front.To skip unwanted partsPress [PAUSE] to pause recording. (Press again to restartrecording.)To stop recordingPress [ STOP].Notes When timer recording starts while recording from an externaldevice, timer recording takes priority and recording from theexternal device stops.Recording from an External DeviceConnect cables while both the unit and the externaldevice are turned off.Front of the unitS VIDEOAV3 IN VIDEO /MONO AUDIO RLS VIDEOIN 2 VIDEO /MONO AUDIO RLYou can get asharper, clearerpicture by connectingwith an S Video cableinstead of the yellowvideo cable. Yellow White RedS Video cable Audio/videocable[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]Perform steps − left.Start play on the external device.RECat the point you want tostart recording to the disc.PAUSEto start recording at thepoint you desire.[VHS]Perform steps − left.PLAYto bring the tape to thepoint at which you want to startrecording from.PAUSEwhen you reach that point.RECto put the unit in recordingstandby.Start play on the external device.Recording to VHSRecording to DVD