To record satellite broadcasts

If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes.

1 Turn on the satellite tuner.

2 On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make a timer setting.

3 Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.

To watch another TV programme after setting the timer

1 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to the TV’s aerial input; if not, skip this step.

2 Select another channel on the TV.

Tips

•To set the channel, you can also use the V/v or number buttons.

•If the indicator appears, this means that the VCR is currently recording this programme.

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

–Reset the counter (page 37).

–Display tape information on the TV screen (page 41).

To use the Auto Tape Speed function

In step 5 above, press v to select “Auto.” When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time, the recording tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. To operate this function correctly, the “Tape Select” setting in the “VIDEO SETUP” menu must be accurate (see page 98).

Tips

•To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button.

•You can set the extended time for the VIDEO Plus+ setting by 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60 minutes. Set “VideoPlus Extend” in the “USER SET” menu to the desired extended time on page 103.

•To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings” on page 50.

Notes

•If the PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the PDC function.

•The indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.

46 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+® system