7DIAL TIMER Press DIAL TIMER.

The programme position or LINE input appears in the display window.

8DIAL TIMER

INPUT SELECT

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position.

To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window.

Operations Basic

9DIAL TIMER Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.

“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.

The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording.

To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected equipment switched on.

To return to the previous step

To return to the previous step, press the PROGRAM + and – buttons on the VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x (stop).

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 39).

•Display tape information on the TV screen (page 42).

•Check the timer settings (page 62).

•Watch another TV programme (page 42).

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