Daily/weekly recording
In step 3 above, press v to select the recording pattern. Each time you press v, the indication changes as shown below. Press V to change the indication in reverse order.
today t DLY (Monday to Sunday) t
To use the Auto Tape Speed function
In step 3 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.
•To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings” on page 50.
Notes
•When setting the timer with PDC signals, enter the start times exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide. Otherwise, the PDC function will not work.
•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.
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).
Operations Basic
Recording TV programmes using the timer 49