To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

Daily/weekly recording

In step 4 above, press mto select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication in reverse order.

today t DLY (Monday to Sunday) t W-SAT (every Saturday) ..... t

W-SUN (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today

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 delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions.

To use the VPS/PDC function, set V/P to ON in step 4 above. You can also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to the input connector.

To use the Auto Tape Speed function

In step 4 above, press m 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 USER SET menu must be accurate. (page 44)

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR.

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

•Reset the counter (page 27).

•Display tape information on the TV screen (page 30).

•Check the timer settings (page 41).

•Watch another TV programme (page 30).

Tips

•You can set the extended time for the VIDEO Plus+ setting by 10, 20, 30, or 60 minutes. Set VIDEOPLUS+ EXTEND in the EASY OPERATION menu to the desired extended time (page 45).

•To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings” (page 41).

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

34Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system