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The Timer List menu (page 84) appears.
If timer settings overlap, a message appears.
To change or cancel a timer recording, select
“Edit” from the Timer List (page 84).
6
Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
7
Press
)
/
1
(on/standby) to turn off the
recorder
The
c
indicator lights up in the front panel
display, and the recorder is ready to start
recording.
If the
c
indicator flashes in the front panel
display, check that a tape with its safety tab in
place is inserted.
To stop recording
Press
x
twice.
If timer settings overlap
The programme that starts first has priority and the
second programme starts recording only after the
first programme has finished. If the programmes
start at the same time, the programme listed first in
the menu has priority. If the end time of one
setting and the start time of another timer setting is
the same, the beginning of the programme that
starts later will be cut.
To change or cancel timer recording
See “Changing or Cancelling VCR Timer Settings
(Timer List)” on page 84.
To use the Rec Mode Adjust function
If the remaining tape length is too short for the
current recording, the VCR automatically changes
the recording mode from SP to LP.
When setting the timer, select “AUTO” in
“Mode,” and check that the “Tape Length” setting
is correct for the inserted tape (“VCR Function” -
“Tape Length” in the “Features” setup
(page 105)).
Note that some noise will appear on the image
when the recording mode is changed. If you want
to keep the recording mode, select “SP” or “LP”
for “Mode.”
About the PDC function
PDC signals are transmitted with TV programmes
in some broadcast systems. These signals ensure
that timer recordings are made regardless of any
broadcast delays, early starts, or broadcast
interruptions.
◆
To use the PDC function
Set “PDC” to “On” in step 4 above.
The recorder starts scanning the channel before
the timer recording starts.
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Hints
• You can use the recorder after setting the timer. Just
press
)
/
1
to turn on the recorder. Turn off the recorder
to return it to recording standby before the timer
recording starts.
• When the start time and the programme position or
input source to be recorded are the same but the
“Media” setting differs, the programme is recorded to
both the DVD disc and the VHS tape.
• You can also turn on the timer programming menu
from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to
select “Timer,” and select “Timer-Standard.”
Notes
• To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite
tuner and select the satellite programme you want to
record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the
recorder finishes recording. If you connect equipment
with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec
function (page 82).
• Even when correctly set, the programme may not be
recorded if another recording is underway, or other
prioritized timer setting overlaps.
• You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab
removed.
• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”
flashes in the front panel display.
• The recorder automatically turns off when a timer
recording finishes.
• The beginning of some recordings may not be made
when using the PDC function.
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8:00
9:00
10:00
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
Programme 1
Programme 2
Programme 1
will be cut off
will be cut off
Programme 2
