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TIMER RECORDING

SHOWVIEW® Timer Programming

Before performing the SHOWVIEW Timer

Programming:

Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set properly.

Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically.

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).

With the SHOWVIEW system, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognize.

A Access the SHOWVIEW screen.

Press PROG.

B Enter the SHOWVIEW number.

Press the NUMBER keys to enter the SHOWVIEW number of a programme you wish to record.

If you make a mistake, press & and input the correct number.

C Access the SHOWVIEW Program screen.

Press OK, then the

SHOWVIEW Program screen appears (if you’re just starting out, “P1” appears).

IMPORTANT

Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is displayed; if not, see “SHOWVIEW® System Setup” on page 39 and set the Guide Program number correctly.

If the number you entered is invalid, “ERROR” appears on the TV screen. Press & and input a valid SHOWVIEW number.

If the “GUIDE PROG SET” screen appears, see “ATTENTION” on page 25.

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