Tips

•To set the programme position with a two digit number, press ?(ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number button.

•To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme number buttons.

•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 LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 58).

•To check, change, or clear the programme setting, press ?//to choose LIST, then press OK after step 4. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings” (page 50).

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 I/uwith no tape inserted.

• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OPTIONS-2 menu, the VIDEO PLUS+ menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select VIDEO PLUS+ or

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