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OPERATIONS ON VHS DECK (cont.)

Express Timer

Programming

If you do not know the PlusCode number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your unit to timer-record the programme.

Before performing Express Timer Programming:

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

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

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

●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the remote control to the right.

Slide to the right.

Example: To timer-record the programme from 21:00 to 22:00 on 25th December, on channel 1.

A Select the VHS deck.

On the unit

Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator lights up.

On the remote control

Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.

B Access the VIDEO Plus+ screen.

Press PROG.

C Access the Programme screen.Press START +/–. (If you’re just starting out, “P1” appears.)
D Enter the programme start time.Press START +/– to enter the time you want recording to start.●Press and hold START +/– to

move in 30-minute increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.

E Enter the programme stop time.Press STOP +/– to enter the time you want recording to stop.

●Press and hold STOP +/– to move in 30-minute increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.

F Enter the programme date.Press DATE +/–.

●The current date appears on the TV screen. The date you enter appears in its place.

G Enter the channel position.Press PR +/–.H Set the tape speed.

Press p.

I Set the PDC mode.

Press PDC (number key “7”) to select “ON” or “OFF.”

●If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen, “PDC” is set to “ON.”

●If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen, “PDC” is set

to “OFF.”

 “PDC Recording” on page 25.

●VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available in the U.K. and not possible with this unit.

J Return to the normal screen.

Press PROG or ENTER. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.

●Repeat steps B – J for each additional programme.K Engage the unit’s timer mode.

Press #. The unit turns off automatically and “#” appears on the front display panel.

●To disengage the timer mode, press # again.