7. Programming a recording (TIMER)
General information
Use a TIMER programming to automatically start and stop a recording at a later time or date. The
*the date you want to make the recording *the programme number of the TV channel *the start and stop time of the recording *VPS or PDC on or off
This information is saved in a TIMER block.
What is 'VPS/PDC'?
'VPS' (Video Programming System)/ 'PDC' (Programme Delivery Control) are used to con- trol the start and duration of TV channel record- ings. If a TV programme starts earlier or ends later than scheduled, the
What do I need to know about 'VPS/PDC'?
Usually the VPS or PDC time is the same as the start time. But if your TV guide shows a VPS or PDC time which is different from the programme’s scheduled start time, e.g. 20.10 (VPS/PDC 20.14), you must enter the VPS/PDC time exact to the minute. If you want a start time different from the VPS/PDC time, you must switch VPS/PDC off.
Programming a recording with 'VIDEO Plus+ system®'
Thanks to this simplifed programming system, you no longer need to tediously enter the date, programme number, start and end time. All the information needed for programming is con- tained in the PlusCode number. You can find this PlusCode number in most TV listing magazines written next to the concerned programme. 1.Press SV/V+ on the remote control.
2.Enter the entire PlusCode number. This num- ber is up to 9 digits long and can be found next to the start time of the TV programme in your TV listing magazine. [e.g.
3.Enter the entire PlusCode number. This is up to 9 digits long and can be found next to the start time of the TV programme in your TV listing magazine.
If you make a mistake, you can clear your input with CLEAR .
PlusCode
No. :1 2 3 4 5
SET=VIDEO PLUS+
CORRECT=CLEAR
END=EXIT
4.Press SV/V+ .
5.Select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY recording with K B 
L C . Then press B 1 .
PlusCode
→ONCE
DAILY WEEKLY
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
END=EXIT
Selecting once/daily/weekly recordings Using K B 
L C , select from the following options:
'ONCE':
'DAILY':
'WEEKLY.':
Prog No changes to ' - - '
* The entered PlusCode is incorrect. Correct your input or end with STATUS/EXIT .
The following message appears on the screen:'ERROR'
* The entered PlusCode is incorrect. Correct your instructions or end with STATUS/EXIT .
*Check the time/date (see chapter 'Installing your
*A daily recording was entered for the wrong day. Daily programming can only be used for recordings to be made from Monday to Friday.
The following message appears on the screen:’TIMER NOT COMPLETED’
*The channel is wrong.
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