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Recording
Instant Timer Recording
Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a
recording easily of a preset length without using the
program timer.
1. Follow steps 1-4 as shown left (Basic Recording
from a TV).
2. Press z (REC) repeatedly to select the recording
time length.
Recording starts after the first press. Each
subsequent press increases the recording time
within free space (maximum 240 minutes).
The recording time is displayed on the TV screen.
At the end of the recording, the recorder will stop
recording and shut off.

Checking the Recording Time

Pressz (REC) once to check the recording time. The
recalled setting will automatically return to the TV
screen for a moment.
Also, remaining time of recording is shown in the
display window.

To Extend the Recording Time

The recording time can be extended anytime by
pressing z (REC).
Each subsequent press increases the recording time
within free space (maximum 240 minutes).
Caution
If the recorder is unplugged (or there is a power failure)
while the recorder is recording, the program being
recorded will be lost from the beginning.
Timer Recording
This recorder can be programmed to record up to 16
programs within a period of 1 month. For unattended
recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be
recorded, the starting and ending time.
Note:
If you use a completely blank disc for timer recording,
you must format the disc before starting timer
recording. (Refer to “Disc Format” on page 22.)

Turn the recorder off for timer recording.

1. Press TIMER REC.
The Timer Record menu will appear.
• [Media] Choose a media to record (HDD or DVD).
• [PR] Choose a memorized program number, or
one of the external inputs from which to record.
• [Date] Choose a date up to 1 month in advance.
• [Start Time] Set the start time.
• [End Time] Set the end time.
• [Repeat] Choose a desired repeat (Once,
Daily (Monday - Friday), or Weekly).
2. Enter the necessary information for your timer
recording(s).
•W / X (left/right) – move the cursor left/right
•S / T (up/down) – change the setting at the
current cursor position
• Press RETURN ( ) to exit the Timer Record
menu.
• Press ENTER after filling in all the program
information.
• Press TIMER REC to display Timer Record List.
3. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing
REC MODE repeatedly. (XP, SP, LP, EP)
4. Press ENTER, the program will be memorized by
the recorder.
To check the programming, the Timer Record List
will appear.
Check field’s “Rec. OK” or “OK” on the Timer
Record List indicates that the timer recording is
programmed correctly.
5. Press RETURN ( ) to exit the Program List.
6. Make sure that you load a recordable disc for DVD
recording and press POWER to switch your unit to
Standby.
For HDD recording, also press POWER to set the
recorder to the standby status.
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