Daily/weekly recording
In step 2 above, press .to select the recording pattern. Each time you press
., the indication changes as shown below. Press >to change the indication in reverse order.
TODAY
n
nMON (every Monday) nSUN (every Sunday) n1 month later
n(dates count down) nTOMORROW nTODAY
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press I/u. The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press I/uto 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 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 +/– button 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
•To confirm, 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 46).
Note
• The indicator flashes in the display window when you press I/uwith no tape inserted.
Operations Basic
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