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Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.

 

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 stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

Daily/weekly recording

In step 4 above, press mto select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication in reverse order.

today t DLY (Monday to Sunday) t W-SA (every Saturday) ..... t

W-SU (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today

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.

To use the VPS/PDC function, set V/P to ON in step 4 above. You can also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to the input connector.

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 31).

•Display tape information on the TV screen (page 34).

•Check the timer settings (page 45).

•Watch another TV programme (page 34).

Tips

•You can set the extended time for the ShowView setting by 10, 20, 30, or 60 minutes. Set SHOWVIEW EXTEND in the EASY OPERATION menu to the desired extended time (page 49).

•To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings” (page 45).

38Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (SLV-SE210D only)