Operating Instructions

Timer Programming
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Timer Programming
Timer Programming from Menu
T he Timer Programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to remind watching or record to the external
recorder or the USB HDD. At the correct time, the TV will tune to the correct channel even if the TV
is in Standby mode.
TV Guide may also be used to set timer programming event (p.24).
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T his function is not available in Analogue mode.
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T imer Programming can store up to 15 events.
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T imer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is received via the signal from the broadcaster or service
provider.
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F or recording using Timer Programming, the TV must be either On or in standby. For reminders to be displayed, the TV must
be On.
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N o other channel can be selected while the recording of Timer Programming is in progress.
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I t may not be possible to record an encrypted programme (which is copy-protected).
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When recording programmes to the external recorder, be sure to make the proper settings on the recorder connected to the
TV.
If a compatible recorder with Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technologies is connected to the TV (p.97,98) and the [Link
Settings] (p.40) are completed, no setting of the recorder is required. Also read the manual of the recorder.
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If the recorder is not compatible with Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technologies, make timer programming of the recorder.
For preparations of a recorder, read the manual of the recorder.
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When recording programmes to the USB HDD, be sure to format the USB HDD and enable it for recording in [Recording
Setup] (p.67).
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R ecordings to the external recorders are always in standard definition composite video via SCART, even if the original
programme is in high definition.
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2 minutes before the starting time, a reminder message appears if you are watching TV.
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T o remove the message and start the programming
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T o cancel the programming
EXIT
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Select the mode you want to set
(DVB-S, DVB-C or DVB-T)
(p.18)
TV
2
Display the menu
MENU
3
Select [Timer]
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Timer
Setup
access
select
4
Select [Timer Programming]
Access T imer Programming
Off Timer
Auto Standby
Of
f
Off
access
select
■
To return to TV
EXIT
■
To unlock the tuner
and stop recording
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EXIT