Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop

VCR	Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop

Using the G-CODE Feature ★(DVD-V80/DVD-V85 Only)

VCR

This function enables you to record up to nine hours (LP) of programmes.

Your DVD-VCR stops automatically after the requested length of time.

1Switch on the television.

2To monitor the programme being recorded, select the television channel reserved for use with your DVD-VCR (or the AV input if used).

3Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded, with the window visible and the safety tab intact or the opening covered with adhesive tape.

Result: The DVD-VCR is switched on automatically.

4Select:

◆The station to be recorded using the PROG ( or ) buttons or

◆The LINE1, LINE2 source using the INPUT SEL. button for a satellite tuner or external video source

Result: The channel number is displayed and the programme can be seen on the television.

5Select the recording speed by pressing the SPEED button as many times as required (see page 32).

6Hold the REC button ( ●) down for a while to start recording. Result: The record indicator appears on the television screen

and DVD-VCR display. An index is recorded on the tape (see page 42).

7Press the REC button ( ●) several times to increase the recording time in:

◆30-minute intervals up to four hours

◆1-hour intervals up to nine hours

Before presetting your DVD-VCR:

◆Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR

◆Check that the date and time are correct

◆Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded (safety tab intact)

Up to six programmes can be preset.

1Press the TIMER button.

Result: The TIMER METHOD is displayed.

2	Press the corresponding or ❷ buttons, until the G-Codeoption
	is selected.

3Press the ❿ button to select G-Code.

Result: A message is displayed to allow you to enter the G-Code code.

☛If all six programmes have been set, the message Timer is Full is displayed. Refer to page 38 if you wish to cancel a preset recording.

4Press the numeric buttons to enter the code opposite the pro gramme that you wish to record in your television magazine.

➢ If you wish to correct the G-Code code that you are entering:

◆Press the ➛ button until the digit to be corrected is cleared

◆Enter the correct digit

5Press the OK button.

Result: The information concerning the programme is displayed.

☛When using the G-Code function for the first time with stored stations, the programme number flashes. This one time, you must enter the station number manually by

pressing the or ❷ buttons. Refer to the following page if:

◆The programme number or times flash

◆You wish to modify the programme

Timer Method

Standard

G-Code

★(DVD-V70)

Timer Method

If you want to set the timer program,

press the key.

G-Code

Code

Code	: 0 - 9
Correct	:

LENGTH 2:30

SET LENGTH :

PRESS REC ●

Result: The length is displayed on the television displays. The selected programme is recorded for the length of time requested. At the end of that time, the DVD-VCR stops recording automatically and power off.

8If you wish to cancel the recording before the end, press

STANDBY/ON.

☛If the end of the tape is reached while recording: ◆ The recording stops and power off.

☛This function is not available in DVD recording

6If the programme and times are correct, press the RETURN button.

7Press the STANDBY/ON button to activate the timer.

8Refer to page 38 if you wish to:

◆Check that your VCR has been programmed correctly

◆Cancel a preset recording

☛The numbers next to each TV programme listing are G-CODE code numbers, which allow you to programme your videorecorder instantly with the remote control. Tap in the G-CODE code for the programme you wish to record.

™G-CODE is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The G-CODE system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

STANDBY/ON

OPEN/CLOSE