Daily/weekly recording

In step 3 on page 74, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication in reverse order.

the current date t SUN-SAT t MON-SAT t MON-FRI t EVERY SAT t ..... t

EVERY MON t EVERY SUN t 1 month later t (dates count down) t the current date

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR.

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

•Reset the counter (page 60).

•Display tape information on the TV screen (page 63).

•Check the timer settings (page 80).

•Watch another TV program (page 64).

Tips

•To set the channel, you can also use the CH+/– or number buttons.

•To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/EP button.

•When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 92).

•To check, change or cancel the program setting, see “Checking/changing/canceling timer settings” (page 80).

•If you want to return to the previous menu and continue with other operations after setting the timer, press m to highlight RETURN, then press OK.

The display returns to the MENU screen.

If you are finished using the VCR, turn off the power before timer recording starts.

Notes

•If you are using a Cable Mouse, you cannot select “L1” or “L2.” (SLV-N81 only)

•The station ID appears on the TV screen only when you complete Smart Channel Mapping and the VCR receives the program information signal (SLV-N81 only) (see page 49).

Operations Basic

Setting the timer manually 75