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Using the Timer Programming Feature
The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the DVD-VCR
to record a programme up to one month before that programme is
to be broadcast. Up to six programmes can be preset.
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Before presetting a recording, check that the date and
time are correct.
1
Insert the cassette and press TIMER on the remote control.
Result:
The timer programme is displayed.
2
Press
❿
to select the input source.
3
Select the required station by pressing the
,
❷
buttons.
4
Press
❿
to select the recording day.
5
Select the required day by pressing the
or
❷
buttons.
6
Press
❿
to select the recording start time.
7
Select the required hour value by pressing the
or
❷
buttons.
8
Press
❿
to select the minutes.
9
Select the required minute value by pressing the
or
❷
buttons.
10
Press
❿
to select the recording stop time.
11
Select the required recording stop time by pressing the
or
❷
buttons, following the same procedure as when selecting the
recording start time.
12
Press
❿
to select the recording speed.
13
Press the
or
❷
buttons to select the
SP
(Standard Play),
LP
(Long Play),
AUTO
(Auto Tape Speed Select) recording speeds.
14
When you have finished, press the RETURN button.
15
Press the STANDBY/ON button to activate the timer.
Result:
Before starting recording, the DVD-VCR compares the
timer duration with the remaining time on the cassette.
➢
Auto Tape Speed Select. The DVD-VCR’s “Auto Tape
Speed Select” function compares the duration of the timer
recording to the actual recording time remaining on the
tape loaded. If there is insufficient tape to complete a
timer recording in AUTO mode, the DVD-VCR
automatically switches to LP mode to record the whole
programme.
1/JAN TUE
12:09
PR DAY START
→
STOP
1 SA 9 12:00
→
12:50SP
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❷
➛❿
SET:
❿
RETURN DELETE:CLEAR
Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop
This function enables you to record up to nine hours (LP) of
programmes.
Your DVD-VCR stops automatically after the requested length of
time.
1
Switch on the television.
2
To monitor the programme being recorded, select the television
channel reserved for use with your DVD-VCR (or the AV input if
used).
3
Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded,
with the window visible and the safety tab intact or the opening
covered with adhesive tape.
Result:
The DVD-VCR is switched on automatically.
4
Select:
◆
The station to be recorded using the PROG/TRK (
or
❷
)
buttons
or
◆
The LINE source using the INPUT button for a satellite tuner
or external video source
Result:
The channel number is displayed and the programme
can be seen on the television.
5
Select the recording speed by pressing the SPEED button as
many times as required (see page 28).
6
Hold the REC button (
●
) down for a while to start recording.
Result:
The record indicator appears on the television screen
and DVD-VCR display. An index is recorded on the
tape (see page 36).
7
Press the REC button (
●
) several times to increase the recording
time in:
◆
30-minute intervals up to four hours
◆
1-hour intervals up to nine hours (LP)
Result:
The length is displayed on the television displays. The
selected programme is recorded for the length of time
requested. At the end of that time, the DVD-VCR stops
recording automatically.
8
If you wish to cancel the recording before the end, press
STANDBY/ON.
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If the end of the tape is reached while recording:
◆
The recording stops
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SET LENGTH :
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REC
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