To record a programme from your set top box

If you connect a set top box and the VCR, you can record a programme from your set top box.

1 Turn on the set top box.

2 On the set top box, select the programme for which you want to make a timer setting.

3 Follow steps 1 through 6 above.

4 Keep the set top box turned on until the VCR finishes recording the 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 37).

•Display tape information on the TV screen (page 40).

•Check the timer settings (page 62).

•Watch another TV programme (page 40).

Tips

•To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– 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 PROG +/– 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 73).

•To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press </, to choose LIST, then press OK in step 4. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings” (page 62).

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 ?/1with 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 VARIABLE.

•The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a programme from your set top box.

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

Operations Basic

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system 51