Sony RDR-HXD560, Operating Instructions Manual

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The EPG function is a feature that simplifies
setting the timer. Just select the programme
you want to record in the EPG display. The
date, time, and channel of that programme are
set automatically.
1
Press HDD or DVD.
When you record to a DVD, insert a
recordable DVD (see “1. Inserting a
Disc” on page 24).
2
Press .
3
Select a programme using < / M / m /
, or the number buttons.
To know more about the navigation
options in the EPG application, see
page 37.
4
Press ENTER.
The sub menu appears with the
description of the programme displayed
in the information box.
indicates that the programme is age
limited (page 88).
5
Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.
• In case of a current TV/radio broadcast
timer setting, your recorder will
immediately start recording.
• In case of a future programme timer
setting, an event bar and a new icon
appear in the EPG display indicating
that a timer event is associated with that
programme.
Your recorder will automatically begin
recording when the programme starts. To
modify the timer setting, see page 52.
Some examples of timer event icon
types are:
(red): Indicates that the whole
programme is set to be recorded.
(grey): Indicates that the programme
is set to be recorded, but only a part or
none of the programme can be recorded
(e.g. because of timer setting overlap).
(red): Indicates the programme is now
recording.
Recording TV programmes
using the EPG
< / M / m / , ,
ENTER
Number
buttons
x REC
STOP
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DVD HDD