Programming a recording (TIMER)

Programming recordings with the ShowView® System

Thanks to this programming system, you no longer need to tediously enter the date, programme number, start and finish times. All the information needed by the DVD recorder for programming is contained in the ShowView® programming number. This 9-digit ShowView® number is found in most TV listing magazines.

1Switch on the TV. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

2Press TIMER s 7 on the remote control. P The 'Schedule' screen will appear

3Press the red function button ('ShowView')D .

If this button is not visible in the menu line or without function, no GUIDE Plus+® data is yet available. Therefore, you cannot use programming with the ShowView® system yet.

ShowView

Manual

 

Home

Please enter the ShowView programming number and press OK to confirm.

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Grid

Search

Schedule

Info

No programmes

Once 0

4Enter the entire ShowView number. This number is up to 9 digits long and can be found next to the start time of the TV programme in your TV listings magazine.

e.g.: 5-312-4 or 5,312 4

Enter 53124 for the ShowView-number.

Use therefore the number buttons 0..9 on the remote control. If you make a mistake you can press D K or the green action button to go back a position.

5Confirm with OK L .

a'Please enter programme number' appears on the screen

bThis message appears when the TV channel has not been assigned yet.

Enter the programme number you wish to record from and confirm using OK L .

aThe following message appears on the screen: 'ShowView number wrong'

bThe entered ShowView number is incorrect. Repeat the entry or end with TIMER s 7 .

b Check time/date (see chapter 'Installing your DVD recorder', section 'Setting the time & date').

ShowView

Manual

 

Home

Please enter the ShowView programming number and press OK to confirm.

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Grid

 

Search

Schedule

Info

 

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Freq. Timing

21-Oct

20:00 21:30

BBC1

 

Once 0

PThe decoded data appears after confirmation.

You can use the colour buttons to make the following settings. First, the right tile must be highlighted ( C M button). Check the functions (descriptions) in the corresponding colour field before pressing a button.

Activate 'VPS/PDC'

Keep pressing the yellow action button until 'VPS/PDC' appears instead of the time.

Setting up repeat recordings

You can choose from the following settings with the green action button:

'Frequency': 'Once': single recordings

'M-F': Repeated daily recordings (Monday to Friday).

'Mon': Repeated weekly recordings (every week on the same day e.g. Monday).

6If all information is correct, press the OK L button. The data is stored.

7To end, press TIMER s 7 .

If one or more recordings have been programmed 'TIMER' will light up on the display.

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Philips DVDR 725H/00 Programming recordings with the ShowView System, Please enter programme number appears on the screen

DVDR 725H/02, DVDR 725H/00 specifications

The Philips DVDR 725H/00 and DVDR 725H/02 are versatile DVD recorders that combine functionality with modern digital technology, providing an all-in-one solution for today's home entertainment needs. These models are part of Philips' acclaimed line of digital recording devices, designed for users who want to archive their videos and enjoy multimedia in the comfort of their homes.

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