Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals
Some broadcasting systems transmit VPS (Video Programme System) signals or PDC (Programme Delivery Control) signals with the TV programmes. These signals ensure you that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions. For example, if an urgent news bulletin interrupts a regular programme, recording stops. As soon as the interrupted programme resumes, recording starts again. To do that:
1 When you set a programme to be recorded by using the timer, (refer to the “Setting the Timer” section on page 13), set VPS/PDC to On.
•If recording times overlap due to a VPS/PDC time shift, the programme that was broadcast first has priority. Recording of the second programme begins when the first programme has finished.
•If the Video TV could not receive VPS/PDC signal because it was too weak or because the station failed to transmit VPS/PDC signals, timer recording is made without the VPS/PDC function.
Recording TV Programmes Using VIDEOPlus+® system
The VIDEOPlus+ function allows you to simplify the task of making timer recordings. Using VIDEOPlus+, you can make all the necessary settings by just entering the desired programme PlusCode number, which is available in your local programme guide.
Before you begin:
• Make sure that the loaded cassette has its safety tab.1 In standby mode, press the standby button 
to turn on the Video TV.
3 Press the number buttons to enter the desired programme’s PlusCode number and press OK.
• If you have made a mistake, press
and 4 The date and time setting for the recording are automatically shown on the screen. With PROG column highlighted, press 
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to select the correct programme number and then press 
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to select the recording speed: SP or LP. Then press 
.•In LP mode you can record twice as much as you can in SP mode.6 Highlighting the VPS/PDC column, press 
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to select On or Off. (for details, refer to “Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals” section above). Then press 
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7 The Programme List menu appears on the screen. If the recording settings are correct, highlight OK and press the OK button to confirm.
8 If you want to check, add, change or cancel your settings please refer to the “Checking/Adding/Changing/Cancelling the Timer Settings” section (see page 15).
The TIMER REC indicator on the front of the Video TV lights up and the set enters into timer recording standby mode.
VIDEO Plus+ 23 SAT 22:00
Plus Code No.
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Set
VIDEO Plus + 23 SAT 22:00
Plus Code No.
[1 2 6 1 9 6 3 3 6]
VPS DATE START STOP PROG PDC
23SAT 22:00 23:00 03 SP ON
Select Programme: | OK |
Programme List 23 SAT 20:00
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23 SAT | 22:00 | 23:00 03 SP ON | ||
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