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Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer
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To return to the previous step
To return to the previous step, press the P and – buttons on the
VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press
x
STOP.
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 42).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 45).
• Check the timer settings (page 65).
• Watch another TV programme (page 45).
7
Press
DIAL TIMER.
The programme position or station name appears in the display
window.
8
Turn
DIAL TIMER to set the programme position.
To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more
of the LINE inputs, turn
DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT
to display the connected line in the display window.
9
Press
DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.
“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.
The
indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands
by for recording.
To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected
equipment switched on.
DIAL TIMER
SP
OPC
VIDEO
DIAL TIMER
INPUT SELECT
SP
OPC
VIDEO
DIAL TIMER
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