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 52).
•Display tape information on the TV screen (page 55).
•Check the timer settings (page 75).
•Watch another TV programme (page 55).
To set the clock |
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1 Turn | PROG so that “CLOCK” appears in the display window. | |
2 Press | PROG. |
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“DAY” appears in the display window. | ||
3 Turn | PROG to set the day. | |
4 Press | PROG. |
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“MONTH” appears in the display window. | ||
5 Turn and press | PROG to set the month, and then the year. | |
After you set the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window again. | ||
6 Turn and press | PROG to set the hour and minute. | |
7 Whenclock. you have finished setting the time, press 
PROG to start the
Tips
•To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press x(stop) on the VCR while you are making the setting.
•The programme is recorded in the current tape speed mode. To change the tape speed, press SP/LP before you complete the setting in step 9.
•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 VITESSE AUTO. to NON in the
•To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings” on page 75.
Operations Basic
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