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7.1.3 Timer recording

You can set a service to be recorded at a specific time. Even if the digital receiver is in standby mode, it will switch into operation mode and start recording at the specified time. When the recording comes to the end, the digital receiver will switch back into standby mode again in one minute. However, if you press any button on the remote control or on the front panel even just one time, the digital receiver will not switch into standby mode.

To input a timer recording, select the System Setting > Timer Set- ting menu; then the timer list will be displayed.

To add a new timer event, press the button, and a box like the left figure appears. Take the fol- lowing steps:

1.Set the Record option to On to make a recording. If this option is set to Off, the digital receiver will turn on at the specified time but not record; instead, you may record with your video cassette recorder or suchlike in this case.

2.If you want a radio programme, set the Type option to Radio; otherwise, set it to TV.

3.Set the Satellite option to the satellite which transmits the service you want. Pressing the OK button on this option displays a satellite list, from which you can select your

desired satellite. Set the Tuner Select option to a tuner to receive your desired service.

4.Set the Service option to the service which provides the programme you want. Pressing the OK button on this

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TF 5010 PVR, TF 5510 PVR specifications

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