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JProgramming a recording (TIMER)
General
Use 'Programming a recording (TIMER)', to automatically start and stop a recording at a later
date.
The DVD recorder will switch to the right programme number and begin recording at the
correct time.
With this DVD recorder, you can pre-programme up to six recordings within a period of one
month.
To make a programmed recording, your DVD recorder needs to know:
* the date you want to make the recording
* the programme number of the TV channel
* the start and stop time of the recording
* VPS or PDC on or off
* the recording mode ('M1/M2/M2x/M3/M4/M6')
This information is saved in a 'TIMER block'.
What is 'VPS/PDC'?
'VPS' (Video Programming System)/'PDC' (Programme Delivery Control) are
used to control the start and duration of TV channel recordings. If a TV
programme starts earlier or ends later than was scheduled, the DVD recorder
will then turn on and off at the correct time.
What do I need to know about 'VPS/PDC'?
•Usuallythe start time is the same as the VPS or PDC time. If a different
'VPS/PDCtime' is indicated, e.g.: '20.15(VPS/PDC 20.14)', the VPS/PDCtime
'20.14'must be entered exactly to theminute during programming.
Ifyou want to programme a time that is different from the VPS or PDC time,
youmust switch off VPS or PDC.
•Onlyone TV program of a TV channel can be controlled using 'VPS/PDC' at a
time.If you want to record two or more TV programmes on a TV channel
using'VPS/PDC', you will need toprogramme these as two separate
recordings.
•Sincethe DVD recorder requires a certain lead time (for getting the disc up to
speedand positioning the laser) before recording can start, it is possible that
therecorder will miss the first few seconds of a TV show recorded with
VPS/PDC.
Inthis case, disable VPS/PDC and enter a start time one minute earlier. ?
Programming a recording (TIMER)