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This function allows you to automatically record a satellite
programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite
receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the unit’s [L-2 IN/
DECODER] connector and programme the timer on the satellite
receiver. The unit starts or stops recording by the signals input
from the satellite receiver. After recording, the unit’s power shuts
off automatically.
1Load a recordable disc.
2Press DVD so that the DVD lamp lights up on the unit.
3Press REC MODE repeatedly to set the recording mode.
4Press and hold SAT # for about 2 seconds to engage the
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode. “ ” appears on
the front display panel.
NOTES:
To disengage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode,
press SAT #.
If the unit’s power is off, it is not possible to engage the Automatic
Satellite Programme Recording mode.
In step4, if “ ” blinks quickly on the front display panel even though
your satellite receiver’s power is off, Automatic Satellite Programme
Recording will not work properly with that satellite receiver*. If this is
the case, perform “Manual Timer Programming” (pg.31) to
timer-record a satellite programme.
* Some satellite receivers output signals even if the power is off.
Automatic Satellite programme Recording is not possible with those
satellite receivers.
” blinks on the front display panel while Automatic Satellite
Programme Recording is in progress.
For timer programming of the satellite receiver, refer to the instruction
manual of the satellite receiver.
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is not possible if your
satellite receiver does not have a timer.
Pressing the unit’s 1 button while Automatic Satellite Programme
Recording is in progress turns off the unit’s power and disengages
the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode.
If there are more than one satellite programmes you wish to record
with Automatic Satellite Programme Recording, it is not possible to
set different recording modes for each programme.
Depending on the type of satellite receiver, the unit may not record a
slight portion of the beginning of the programme or may record
slightly longer than the actual length of the programme.
If you engage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode
when the satellite receiver’s power is on, the unit will not start
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording even though “ ” blinks
on the front display panel. When the satellite receiver shuts off once
and is turned back on again, the unit starts recording.
Just Clock (pg.88) does not work when the Automatic Satellite
Programme Recording mode is engaged.
You can also record a programme from your cable system in the
same way if the system has a timer.
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording (DVD Deck Only)
A
TTENTION:
Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the programme
is executed; otherwise, the unit will start recording when the
satellite receiver’s power is turned on.
If you have connected another appliance other than a satellite
receiver to the [L-2 IN/DECODER] connector, be sure not to
engage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode;
otherwise, the unit will start recording when the connected
appliance’s power is turned on.
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording and timer-recording
cannot be done at the same time.
DVD
REC MODE

SAT

Make sure the satellite receiver is connected to the unit’s [L-2 IN/
DECODER] connector.
Programme the timer on the satellite receiver.
Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.
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