GB
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Using the Timer Programming Feature

Modifying VIDEOPLUS+ Programming

(SV-645B/SV-643B Only)
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
PROG
"❷!!
➛❿!!
OK END:MENU
The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the VCR to
record a programme up to one month before that programme is to
be broadcast. Up to six programmes can be preset.
Before presetting a recording, check that the date and
time are correct.
1- Insert the cassette. Press the TIMER button.
Press the
"
or
buttons to select the STANDARD option and
then press the
❿!
button or,
Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
Press the OK button to select TIMER PROGRAMMINGoption.
Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMINGmenu is displayed.
2Press
❿!
to select the input source.
3Select the required station by pressing the
"
,
buttons or
INPUT
to select the AV1, AV2
or AUX
(SV-645B only) input sources.
4Press
to select the recording day.
5Select the required day by pressing the
"
or
buttons.
6Press
to select the recording start time.
7Select the required hour value by pressing the
"
or
buttons.
8Press
to select the minutes.
9Select the required minute value by pressing the
"
or
buttons.
10 Press
to select the recording end time.
11 Select the required recording end time by pressing the
"
or
buttons, following the same procedure as when selecting the
recording start time.
12 Press
to select the recording speed.
13 Press the
"
or
buttons to select the SP (Standard Play), LP
(Long Play), AUTO(Auto Tape Speed Select) recording speeds.
14 Press
to select the PDC recording mode.
15 Press the
"
or
buttons to toggle between the PDC mode
(marked ON) and the non-PDC mode (marked -).
16 When you have finished, press the MENU button.
17 Press the STANDBY/ON button to activate the timer.
Result: Before starting recording, the VCR compares the timer
duration with the remaining time on the cassette.
Auto Tape Speed Select. The VCR’s “Auto Tape Speed
Select” function compares the duration of the timer
recording to the actual recording time remaining on the
tape loaded. If there is insufficient tape to complete a
timer recording in AUTO mode, the VCR automatically
switches to LP mode to record the whole programme.
** TIMER METHOD **
STANDARD
VIDEOPLUS
"❷
END:MENU
PROG
1/JAN MON 21:28
PR DAY START
STOP V/P
1 MO 1 12:00
12:50SP ON
-- ------:--
--:---- -
-- ------:--
--:---- -
-- ------:--
--:---- -
-- ------:--
--:---- -
-- ------:--
--:---- -
"❷
➛❿
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
STANDBY/ON EJECT
SLOW
SHUTTLE
17
(SV-645B/SV-643B)
If you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify certain elements, such as the recording
speed, you can do so before you press MENUa second time to confirm.
If you wish to... Then...
Select an input source other Press the
or
buttons, until the PRselection flashes.
than the tuner (AV1, AV2 or
Press the INPUT button one or more times to change the
AUX
(SV-645B only)
)
input source selection.
Result: The programme number is replaced by:
The AV1, AV2
or AUX
(SV-645B only) source
using the INPUT button for a satellite tuner or
external video source
The input source must be selected before changing any
other value.
Record a programme every day Press the
or
buttons, until the DAYselection flashes.
(Monday to Sunday) at the same time Press the
"
or
buttons, until the DLY(Daily) value is
displayed.
Record a programme every week Press the
or
buttons, until the DAYselection flashes.
on the same day and at the same time Press the
"
or
buttons, until the W-(Week) value is
displayed, followed by the required day.
Example:W-SA(Weekly Saturday)
Extend the recording time Press the
or
buttons, until the STOPselection flashes.
Press the
"
or
buttons to increase or decrease the stop
time.
Select the recording speed Press the
or
buttons, until the recording speed selection
flashes.
Press the
"
or
buttons until the correct indication is
displayed:
AUTO(Auto Tape Speed Select) : see page 27
SP(Standard Play)
LP(Long Play)
Select the PDC recording Press the
or
buttons, until the V/P selection flashes.
Press the
"
or
buttons until the ON indication is displayed.

Do not select PDC unless you are sure the programme you
wish to record is broadcast with PDC. If you do set PDC ON
(by selecting ON in the right - hand column on the screen),
then you must set up the start-time EXACTLY according to
the published TV schedule. Otherwise the timer recording
wont take place.