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Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press
?
/
1
. The
indicator
turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press
?
/
1
to reset the VCR
to recording standby after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter (page 45).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 48).
• Check the timer settings (page 68).
• Watch another TV programme (page 48).
To set the clock
Tips
• To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press
x
(stop) on the VCR while you are making
the setting.
• The programme is recorded in the current tape speed mode. To change the tape
speed, press SP/LP before you complete the setting in step 9.
• 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 (see page 84).
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings” on page 68.
1
Turn
DIAL TIMER so that “CLOCK” appears in the display window.
2
Press
DIAL TIMER.
“DAY” appears in the display window.
3
Turn
DIAL TIMER to set the day.
4
Press
DIAL TIMER.
“MONTH” appears in the display window.
5
Turn and press
DIAL TIMER to set the month, and then the year.
After you set the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window again.
6
Turn and press
DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute.
7
When you have finished setting the time, press
DIAL TIMER to start
the clock.