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 34).
•Display tape information on the TV screen (page 37).
•Check the timer settings (page 51).
•Watch another TV programme (page 38).
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
•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*2.
•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*2 to OFF in the OPTIONS- 1 menu (page 58).
•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 51).
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*1.
•The 
indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.
•When you set TIMER OPTIONS*1 to STANDARD in the
•The station name*1 may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals.
*1
*2 not available on
Operations Basic
Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system