Timer Recording

English

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, schedule up to

8 recordings at a time. During timer recording, changing the recorder’s channel is not possible.

There are two ways to programme a timer recording

Using the SHOWVIEW®/ VIDEO Plus+® system.

Using manual timer schedule.

SCART

CLEAR

OK

TIMER

SHOWVIEW/

 

VIDEO Plus+

About ‘VPS/PDC’

(PDC is not available in some countries). ‘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 switch off the VPS/PDC. Note: ‘PDC’ (Programme Delivery Control) is not available to users in the UK.

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Timer recording (SHOWVIEW®/ VIDEO Plus+ System)

This is a simple timer programming system. To use, enter the SHOWVIEW® programming number/ PlusCode 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 Turn on the TV to the correct viewing channel for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’).

B Press SHOWVIEW or VIDEO Plus+ on the remote control.

The SHOWVIEW® / VIDEO Plus+® Setup Menu appears.

ShowView System

Enter the ShowView programming number for the show you wish to record.

CONFIRM

CANCEL

C Use the numeric keypad 0-9to enter the SHOWVIEW® / 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 programming number, press CLEAR on the remote control.

To cancel the programme, move to CANCEL in the menu and press OK.

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