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 ?/1 to 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 34).
•Display tape information on the TV screen (page 37).
•Check the timer settings (page 55).
•Watch another TV programme (page 37).
To use the Auto Tape Speed function
In step 4 above, press m to select AUTO. When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time, the recording tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. To operate this function correctly, the “TAPE SELECT” setting in the USER SET menu must be accurate (see page 63).
Tips
•To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button.
•You can set the extended time for the VIDEO Plus+ setting by 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60 minutes. Set VIDEOPLUS EXTEND in the EASY OPERATION menu to the desired extended time on page 64.
•To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings” on page 55.
Notes
•If the PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the PDC function.
•The 
and 
indicators flash in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.
•When you set TIMER METHOD to STANDARD in the EASY OPERATION menu, the VIDEOPLUS menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select VIDEOPLUS or VARIABLE.
48Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+® system