Daily/weekly recording
In step 4 above, 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.
AUJOURD. t
t LUN (every Monday) t DIM (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t DEMAIN t AUJOURD.
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 (when the VPS or PDC indicator in the display window is lit).
To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to OUI in step 4 above. You can also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to the
To record satellite broadcasts
If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes.
1 Turn on the satellite tuner.
2 On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make a timer setting.
3 Follow steps 1 through 6 above.
4 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 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 41).
•Display tape information on the TV screen (page 43).
•Check the timer settings (page 61).
•Watch another TV programme (page 43).
52Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system