Daily/weekly recording
In step 3 above, push the joystick to .to select the recording pattern. Each time you push the joystick to ., the indication changes as shown below. Push the joystick to >to change the indication in reverse order.
TODAY
n
nMO (every Monday) nSU (every Sunday) n1 month later
n(dates count down) nTODAY
Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals
Some broadcast systems transmit VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC (Programme Delivery Control) signals with their TV programmes. These signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delay, early starts or broadcast interruptions.
To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON. You can also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to the
To record satellite broadcasts
If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes.
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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 use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ON/STANDBY. The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ON/STANDBY to reset the VCR 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 programme.
Tips
•To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button.
•When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode. Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the same tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the TAPE OPTIONS menu (page 51).
Operations Basic
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