To adjust the recording quality

See step 3 of “Adjusting the recording picture quality and size” on page 85.

Rec. Mode Adjust

If there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire programme to be recorded. Set “Rec. Mode Adjust” of the “Timer Settings” to “On” in the “Recording” setup (page 146).

Auto Title Erase (HDD only)

If there is not enough space for a timer recording, the recorder automatically erases old titles recorded on the HDD.

The oldest played title is erased. Set “Auto Title Erase” of the “Timer Settings” to “On” in the “Recording” setup (page 146). Protected titles are not erased.

One Touch Timer

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily display the GUIDE Plus+ system “Schedule”.

When the TV is turned on or in standby mode, press [TIMER]. The recorder automatically turns on and the TV’s input is switched to the recorder. The SCHEDULE list appears.

If the timer settings overlap

If one or more timer settings overlap, a message appears. To change the timer settings, see “Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings” on page 87.

zHint

If you are recording to the HDD or a DVD-RW (VR mode) at a recording mode that is SP or lower and is a 2x-speed or higher disc, you can play the title as it is being recorded by selecting the programme title on the Title List (page 95).

bNotes

•If a message indicating that the disc is full appears on the screen, change the disc, or make available space for the recording (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD- RW only) (page 103).

•The last recording mode you selected manually becomes the default recording mode for timer recordings made from the GUIDE Plus+ system.

•You cannot adjust the recording quality (HDD or DVD) once the recording starts.

•The beginning of some recordings may not be made when using the PDC/VPS function.

•You cannot extend the recording duration time when “PDC/VPS” is set to “On” (page 88).

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system

The VIDEO Plus+ system is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the PlusCode programming number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, time, and programme position of that programme are set automatically.

Check that the programme positions are correctly set in “Programme Setting” in the “Basic” setup (page 131).

Number buttons

Colour buttons

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[TIMER]

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STOP

1 With the GUIDE Plus+ system turned off, press [TIMER].

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