1-11
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To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press
p
STOP.
Daily/weekly recording
In step 4 above, press
.
to select the recording pattern. Each time you press
.
, the indication changes as shown below. Press
>
to change the indication
in reverse order.
TODAY
n
SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday)
n
MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday)
n
n
MON-FRI (Monday to Friday)
n
SAT (every Saturday) .....
MON (every Monday)
n
SUN (every Sunday)
n
1 month later
n
(dates count down)
n
TOMORROW
n
TODAY
4
If you want to change the date, tape
speed, and the VPS/PDC function
setting:
1
Press
?
/
/
to highlight the item
you want to change.
2
Press
>
/
.
to reset it.
• To record the same programme every day or the same day every
week, see “Daily/weekly recording” below.
• To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON. For details of
the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/PDC
signals” on page 45.
5
Press MENU to exit the menu.
6
Press
1
/
u
to turn off the VCR.
The
indicator appears in the display window and the VCR
stands by for recording.
OK
PLAY
MENU
Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system
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DATE
CANCEL
SET
:
:
SELECT :
CLEAR
MENU
EXIT
:
TIMER
SP / LP
LIST
TIME
PROG.
TODAY
5
1 9 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0
3
SP
VPS / PDC
OFF
TUE
2 8 . 9
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Basic Operations
45
Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals
Some broadcast systems transmit VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC
(Programme Delivery Control) signals with their TV programmes. These
signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast
delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions (with the VPS or PDC
indicator in the display window lit).
To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON in step 4 above. You can
also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to the LINE-1 (TV)
connector, the LINE-2 IN jacks, and the LINE-3 (Scart) connector.
To record satellite broadcasts
If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite
programmes.
1
Turn on the satellite tuner.
2
On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you
want to make a timer setting.
3
Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the
satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press
1
/
u
. The
indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press
1
/
u
to reset
the VCR after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter.
• Display tape information on the TV screen.
• Check the timer settings.
• Watch another TV programme.
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Tips
• To set the programme position with a two digit number, press
?
(ten’s digit)
button followed by the programme number button.
• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme
number buttons.
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button.
• When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape
becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to
the LP mode. Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the
tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the same tape speed, set AUTO LONG
PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 63).
• To check, change, or clear the programme setting, press
?
/
/
to choose LIST, then
• If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit
VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the
VPS/PDC function.
indicator flashes in the display window when you press
1
/
u
with no tape
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OPTIONS-2 menu, the
VIDEO PLUS+ menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select VIDEO PLUS+ or
VARIABLE.
Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system
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Basic Operations
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1
Press
TIMER.
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to
VARIABLE
The TIMER METHOD menu appears
on the TV screen. Press
>
/
.
to select
STANDARD, then press OK.
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to
STANDARD
The TIMER menu appears on the TV
screen.
MENU
Setting the timer
manually
If the VIDEO Plus+ system is not
available in your area, follow the
instructions below to set the timer to
record programmes.
Before you start…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the
correct time and date.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in
place. Make sure the tape is longer
than the total recording time.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
• Set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD
or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2
menu (see page 63).
>
/
.
/
?
/
/
OK
p
STOP
1
/
u
INPUT SELECT
TIMER
TIMER
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9
0
DATE
CANCEL
SET
:
:
SELECT :
CLEAR
MENU
EXIT
:
TIMER
SP / LP
LIST
TIME
PROG.
TODAY
–
– – : – –
– – : – –
–
SP
VPS / PDC
OFF
TUE
2 8 . 9
SET
:
SELECT :
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
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STANDARD
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