Hitachi DV-DS81E - Manual (Page 52)

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Simultaneous recording and
playback
Playback another title during recording
Playback and recording for both DVD and built in hard
disk drive (HDD) are completely independent. For
example, you can record to either the DVD or HDD
source and play back video from the other source at
the same time.
1. Start recording.
2. Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen.
3. Use the v / V / b / B and ENTER buttons to
select a different media type that you want to play
back.
4. Start Playback.
The recording will continue while playing back the
media from the other mode.
Notes:
• You can’t use simultaneous playback and
recording while copying.
• You cannot edit programs during simultaneous
recording and playback.
Playback current title during recording
You can play back the current title in recording simul-
taneously.
1. Start HDD recording.
2. Press N (PLAY).
The playback starts and the recording will continue
while playing back.
• You can use X (PAUSE/STEP) and m / M
(SCAN) buttons for pause, search, slow-motion
during playback.
3. Press x (STOP).
The playback will stop then returns to the current
recording position.
Notes:
• Playback cannot be started until 15 seconds
after recording starts.
• This function does not work in DVD recording
mode.
HDD