To watch another TV programme after setting the timer
1 Press TV/VIDEO to display “TV” in the display window.
2 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.
3 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 39).
–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 “Sélect. Cassette” setting in the “REGLAGE DE LA FONCTION VIDEO” menu must be accurate (see page 105).
Tips
•To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button.
•You can set the extended time for the ShowView setting by 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60 minutes. Set “Etendre ShowView” in the “REGLAGES UTILISATEUR” menu to the desired extended time on page 110.
•To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings” on page 56.
Notes
•If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS/PDC function.
•The 
indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.
Operations Basic
Recording TV programmes using the ShowView® system