Timer Recording

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About timer recording

Use the timer recording to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date/time. The recorder will tune to the right programme channel and begin recording at the specified time.

With this recorder, you can schedule up to 8 recordings at a time. During timer recording, changing the channel that is being recorded is not possible.

There are two ways to programme a timer recording

Using the VIDEO Plus+® system.

Using manual timer schedule.

REC MODE

TIMER

EDIT

VIDEO Plus+

TIMER

About ‘VPS/PDC’

‘VPS’ (Video Programming System) or ‘PDC’ (Programme Delivery Control) is used to control the start and duration of TV channel recordings. If a TV programme starts earlier or ends later than was scheduled, the recorder will then turn on and off at the correct time.

VPS/PDC is intended to record the entire programme. To set a timer that is longer/ shorter than the VPS/PDC broadcast time, you must turn off the VPS/PDC.

Timer recording (VIDEO PLUS+® System)

This is a simple timer programming system. To use it, enter the PlusCode programming number associated with your television programme. You can find this number in your TV listings magazine.

All the information required by this recorder for programming is contained in the programming number.

A Switch on the TV to the correct viewing channel for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’).

B Press VIDEO Plus+ on the remote control.

The VIDEO Plus+® System menu appears.

VIDEO Plus+ System

Enter the PlusCode programming number for the show wish to record.

CONFIRM

CANCEL

C Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter the PlusCode programming number for the show you wish to record.

(e.g. : 5-312-4 or 5,312 4, key in ‘53124’).

To clear the PlusCode programming number, press CLEAR on the remote control.

To cancel the PlusCode programming, use ST keys to select CANCEL in the menu and press OK.

TIPS: Ensure that there is enough space on the recordable DVD before recording. Before you playback the DVD±R on another player, finalise the disc. See “Playing your recordings (DVD±R) on other DVD players”.

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Philips 3400 user manual Timer Recording, About timer recording, Timer recording Video PLUS+ System, About ‘VPS/PDC’

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