The c indicator lights up in the front panel display, and the recorder is ready to start recording.

If the c indicator flashes in the front panel display, check that a recordable disc is inserted and that there is enough disc space for the recording.

To stop recording

Press x twice.

Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.

If the timer settings overlap

See page 53.

To change or cancel timer recording

See “Changing or Cancelling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page 57.

zHints

•You can play the recorded programme by selecting the programme title in the Title List menu.

•You can use the recorder after setting the timer. Just press )/1 to turn on the recorder. Turn off the recorder to return it to recording standby before the timer recording starts.

•When the start time and the programme position or input source to be recorded are the same but the “Media” setting differs, the programme is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape.

•You can also turn on the timer programming menu from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to select “Timer,” and select “Timer - VIDEO Plus+.”

Notes

•To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite tuner and select the satellite programme you want to record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the recorder finishes recording. If you connect equipment with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec function (page 55).

•Even when correctly set, the programme may not be recorded if another recording is underway, or other prioritized timer setting overlaps.

•Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC” flashes in the front panel display.

•The recorder automatically turns off when a timer recording finishes.

•The recorder does not record programmes with Copy- Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few seconds.

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

Recording From ConnectedEquipment With a Timer(Synchro Rec)

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You can set the recorder to automatically record programmes from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE 3/DECODER jack on the rear of the recorder (page 29).

When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts recording a programme from the LINE 3/DECODER jack.

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1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

2 Insert a recordable disc.

3 Select the line input audio.

Set “Line Audio Input” to “Stereo” or “Bilingual” in the “Audio” setup (page 106).

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