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Recording television programmes (continued)
One Touch Recording—Specify a time to
stop recording
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
Main unit only
This is a simple way of making timer recordings when you are in a
hurry or before you go to bed. You can set the time up to 4 hours in
advance.
While recording
Press [
¥
REC]
(16)
on the main unit to select the
recording time.
The time increases as illustrated each time you press the button.
The counter decreases in 1-minute units after you set a time. You
can change the time again with the same operation.
When the time you set is reached, recording stops and the unit
switches to standby.
Unit’s Display
(Counter)
#
30
#
60
#
90
^
240
!
180
!
120
!}
(1) Shows recording will stop in 30 minutes
ª
To cancel
During recording, press [
¥
REC]
(16)
until the counter appears.
≥
Recording continues.
ª
To show the time remaining until
recording finishes
Press [STATUS]
(28)
several times.
≥
It is displayed in the unit of minute.
For your reference
≥
This does not work during timer recordings or while using flexible
recording.
≥
You cannot use the remote control to specify a time for recording
to stop.
≥
Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [
∫
]
(7)
.
≥
The set time is cleared if you pause recording and cause another
programme to be recorded (for example, change the recording
mode or channel).
ª
To immediately record the same TV programme that
you are viewing on the TV (Direct TV Recording)
This function allows you to immediately start recording the same
programme that you are viewing on the TV.
The programme position selected on the unit automatically
changes to that of the TV programme that you are viewing on the
TV. When you stop the recording, the unit automatically switches
back to the previously selected programme position.
Conditions for correct operation of the Direct TV Recording
function:
≥
Your TV must be equipped with the [Q Link] function.
≥
The unit must be connected to the TV via a fully-wired 21-pin
Scart cable.
To perform Direct TV Recording:
1
Press [HDD] or [DVD]
(6)
to select the recording
drive.
(page 18)
2
When DVD mode was selected above:
Press [
<
, OPEN/CLOSE]
(43)
to open the tray and
insert a disc.
3
Press [DIRECT TV REC]
(17)
.
≥
Recording of the TV programme that you are viewing on the
TV starts.
≥
In some cases, it may not be possible to change the
programme position on the TV during Direct TV Recording.
≥
Do not press [AV LINK]
(33)
during Direct TV REC,
otherwise the recording may not be performed correctly.
4
Press [
∫
]
(7)
to stop recording.
ª
Linked timer recordings with external equipment
(EXT LINK)
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
If an external equipment (for example a satellite receiver) with a
timer function is connected to the AV2 socket of this unit by a 21-
pin cable, it is possible to control the recording of the unit from this
equipment. For the connection to the external equipment, see
page 70.
Preparation
≥
Make sure that “AV2 Connection” is set to “Ext Link 1” or “Ext
Link 2”. (page 75)
≥
Timer programming has to be done on the external equipment
and switch to the timer recording standby mode. Refer to the
equipment’s operating instructions.
1) Press [EXT LINK]
(51)
on the unit to switch the unit over to the
timer recording standby mode.
≥
As long as a video picture is being transmitted by the Satellite
or Digital Receiver, the unit will record it.
The notice is displayed on the TV
screen.
(Only when [EXT LINK 2] is selected)
To delete it, press [ENTER]
(10)
.
2) To cancel the external control, turn off
the timer recording standby mode of the
unit by pressing [EXT LINK]
(51)
again.
For your reference
≥
To switch TV automatically to the picture from the unit in
playback mode, connect the AV1 socket of this unit to the TV by
a 21-pin cable.
≥
This function does not work with some equipment. Refer to the
equipment’s operating instructions.
≥
The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly in
some cases.
≥
When “AV2 Connection” is set to “Ext Link 2”, this function does
not work if the input signal is NTSC system.
≥
The play picture or menu picture is not output from AV2 socket
during Linked timer recording standby mode.
(1)
REC/OTR 30
ARD
LR
DVD-RAM
Yes Cancel
DVD now recording this programme.
RETURN
ENTER
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