Tips

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

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

•To set the line input video source, you can also use the CHAINE +/– 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 VITESSE AUTO. to NON in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 69).

•To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press </, to choose LISTE, then press OK in step 4. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings” (page 61).

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 ?/1 with no tape inserted.

•When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM. to NORMALE in the OPTIONS-2 menu, the SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select SHOWVIEW or

MIXTE.

•The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to NON for the timer recording of a satellite programme.

•The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals.

Operations Basic

Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system 53