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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.
☛
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 Method
menu is displayed.
2
Press
❿
to select the input source.
3
Select the required station by pressing the
,
❷
buttons or
INPUT SEL. to select the LINE1, LINE2 input sources.
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.
Using the Timer Programming Feature
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY/ON
15
Standard
G-Code
Timer Method
Modifying Programming
If you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify certain elements, such as the recording speed,
you can do so before you press M
ENU
a second time to confirm.
If you wish to...
Then...
Select an input source other
◆
Press the
➛
or
❿
buttons, until the
PR
selection flashes.
than the tuner (LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 2)
◆
Press the INPUT SEL. button one or more times to change the
input source selection.
Result:
The programme number is replaced by:
• The LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 2 source using the INPUT
SEL. button for a satellite tuner or external video
source
➢
The input source must be selected before changing any other
value.
Record a programme every day
◆
Press the
➛
or
❿
buttons, until the
DAY
selection flashes.
(Monday to Sunday) at the same time
◆
Press the
or
❷
buttons, until the
DLY
(Daily) value is
displayed.
Record a programme every week
◆
Press the
➛
or
❿
buttons, until the
DAY
selection flashes.
on the same day and at the same time
◆
Press the
or
❷
buttons, until the
W-
(Week) value is
displayed, followed by the required day.
Example:
W-SA
(Weekly Saturday)
Extend the recording time
◆
Press the
➛
or
❿
buttons, until the
STOP
selection flashes.
◆
Press the
or
❷
buttons to increase or decrease the stop
time.
Select the recording speed
◆
Press the
➛
or
❿
buttons, until the recording speed selection
flashes.
◆
Press the
or
❷
buttons until the correct indication is
displayed:
•
AUTO
(Auto Tape Speed Select) : see page 33
•
SP
(Standard Play)
•
LP
(Long Play)
VCR
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