Turn on the satellite tuner.

Recording TV programmes using VIDEO Plus+

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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 (with the VPS or PDC indicator in the display window lit).

To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON in step 4 above. You can also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to the LINE-1 (TV) and LINE-2 IN (Scart) connectors.

To record satellite broadcasts

If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes.

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2 On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make a timer setting.

3 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 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 +/– 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 OPTIONS-1 menu (page 63).

•To check, change, or cancel 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 52).

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