To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press POWER. The TIMER indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press POWER to reset the VCR in timer recording standby after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

Reset the counter.

Display tape information on the TV screen.

Check the timer settings.

Watch another TV program.

To lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock)

Hold down POWER on the VCR until the VCR beeps. The VCR turns off and the H indicator appears in the display window. The VCR will not work except for timer recording.

To unlock the VCR, hold down POWER on the VCR until the VCR beeps. The VCR turns on and the H indicator disappears from the display window.

Tip

• To cancel the procedure, press VCR Plus+ before pressing SET.

Note

If the VCR doesn’t accept the PlusCode, this means that:

The PlusCode is incorrect.

ONCE, DAILY or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly. You cannot select DAILY or WEEKLY for a program that airs more than seven days ahead.

Basic Operations

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