The Menu System
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Timers Feature
The Timers feature allows you to preset your system to
automatically tune to a particular channel at a predetermined
time.
Recording with Timer
To use the Timers feature, select
Timers
from the Main menu to
bring up the Timers screen.
1
Select a Timer (1-8) and then use the arrow keys to complete
the on-screen sentence.
2
When the sentence is complete, select
Run Timer
.
Complete the on-screen sentence to set up a timer.
Recording with Timer and D-VHS VCR
When you record with a D-VHS VCR and the required DAV cable,
the on-screen scheduling sentence displays a few more options.
Digital recording offers more options.
•
Choose the type of recording you want to make, either
digital or analog.
•
If you choose analog, you can also choose the recording
speed: long play (LP), slow long play (SLP), or extended
play (EP).
On-screen icons are an easy way
to understand the timers.
indicates the timer is set.
indicates the timer is set for
a PPV.
indicates a timer conflict.
Editing or Canceling a Timer
From the Timers screen, select the
Timer you want to edit or cancel,
and then do the following:
• Use the arrows keys to edit the
Timer, then select
Run Timer
.
• Select Clear Timer to cancel the
timer.
• To record the program on a daily
or weekly edit that program’s
timer.
