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Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals
Some broadcasting systems transmit VPS (Video Programme System) signals or
PDC (Programme Delivery Control) signals with the TV programmes. These
signals ensure you that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast
delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions. For example, if an urgent news
bulletin interrupts a regular programme, recording stops. As soon as the
interrupted programme resumes, recording starts again. To do that:
1
When you set a programme to be recorded by using the timer, (refer to the “Setting
the Timer” section on page 13), set
VPS/PDC
to
On
.
•If recording times overlap due to a VPS/PDC time shift, the programme that was broadcast first has
priority. Recording of the second programme begins when the first programme has finished.
•If the Video TV could not receive VPS/PDC signal because it was too weak or because the station
failed to transmit VPS/PDC signals, timer recording is made without the VPS/PDC function.
Recording TV Programmes Using
VI
®
system
The VI function allows you to simplify the task of making timer
recordings. Using VI, you can make all the necessary settings by just
entering the desired programme PlusCode number, which is available in your local
programme guide.
Before you begin:
• Make sure that the loaded cassette has its safety tab.
1
In standby mode, press the standby button
to turn on the Video TV.
2
Press the
VI
button to display the VI menu.
3
Press the number buttons to enter the desired programme’s PlusCode number and
press
OK
.
• If you have made a mistake, press
and re-enter the correct number.
4
The date and time setting for the recording are automatically shown on the screen.
With
PROG
column highlighted, press
or
to select the correct programme
number and then press
.
5
Press
or
to select the recording speed:
SP
or
LP
. Then press
.
•
In LP mode you can record twice as much as you can in SP mode.
6
Highlighting the
VPS/PDC
column, press
or
to select
On
or
Off
. (for details,
refer to “Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals” section above). Then press
.
7
The Programme List menu appears on the screen. If the recording settings are correct,
highlight
OK
and press the
OK
button to confirm.
8
If you want to check, add, change or cancel your settings please refer to the
“Checking/Adding/Changing/Cancelling the Timer Settings” section (see page 15).
The TIMER REC indicator on the front of the Video TV lights up and the set enters into timer
recording standby mode.
VCR – Recording
Plus Code No.
[1 2 6 - - - - - -]
Set 0-9 and press
VIDEO Plus+ 23 SAT 22:00
OK
Plus Code No.
[1 2 6 1 9 6 3 3 6]
VPS
DATE START STOP PROG PDC
23SAT 22:00 23:00 03 SP ON
Select Programme:
VIDEO Plus +
23 SAT 22:00
OK
VPS
DATE START STOP PROG PDC
23 SAT 22:00 23:00 03 SP ON
OK ADD CHANGE CLEAR
Programme List 23 SAT 20:00
OK
