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Using the Timer Programming Feature
VCR
The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the DVD-VCR
to record a programme up to one month before that programme is
to be broadcast. Up to six programmes can be preset.
☛ Before presetting a recording, check that the date and
time are correct.
1 Insert the cassette and press TIMER on the remote control.
Result: The timer programme is displayed.
2 Press to select the input source.
3 Select the required station by pressing the , buttons.
4 Press to select the recording day.
5 Select the required day by pressing the or buttons.
6 Press to select the recording start time.
7 Select the required hour value by pressing the or buttons.
8 Press to select the minutes.
9 Select the required minute value by pressing the or buttons.
10 Press to select the recording stop time.
11 Select the required recording stop time by pressing the or
buttons, following the same procedure as when selecting the
recording start time.
12 Press to select the recording speed.
13 Press the or buttons to select the S P (Standard Play), L P
(Long Play), A U T O (Auto Tape Speed Select) recording speeds.
14 When you have finished, press the RETURN button.
15 Press the STANDBY/ON button to activate the timer.
Result: Before starting recording, the DVD-VCR compares the
timer duration with the remaining time on the cassette.
➢ Auto Tape Speed Select. The DVD-VCR’s “Auto Tape
Speed Select” function compares the duration of the timer
recording to the actual recording time remaining on the
tape loaded. If there is insufficient tape to complete a
timer recording in AUTO mode, the DVD-VCR
automatically switches to LP mode to record the whole
programme.
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1/JAN TUE 1 2 : 0 9
PR DAY START
S T O P
1 SA 9 1 2 : 0 0
1 2 : 5 0 S P
-- ---- - - : - -
→
- - : - - - -
-- ---- - - : - -
→
- - : - - - -
-- ---- - - : - -
→
- - : - - - -
-- ---- - - : - -
→
- - : - - - -
-- ---- - - : - -
→
- - : - - - -
RETURN DELETE:CLEAR
Modifying G-CODE Programming
VCR
If you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify certain elements, such as the recording
speed, you can do so before you press SETUP a second time to confirm.
If you wish to... Then...
Select an input source other ◆ Press the or buttons, until the P R selection flashes.
than the tuner (LINE IN 1)
◆ Press the INPUT SEL. button one or more times to change the
input source selection.
Result: The programme number is replaced by:
• The LINE IN 1source using the INPUT SEL.
button for a satellite tuner or external video
source
➢ The input source must be selected before changing any
other value.
Record a programme every day ◆ Press the or buttons, until the D A Y selection flashes.
(Monday to Sunday) at the same time ◆ Press the or buttons, until the D L Y (Daily) value is
displayed.
Record a programme every week ◆ Press the or buttons, until the D A Y selection flashes.
on the same day and at the same time ◆ Press the
or buttons, until the W - (Week) value is
displayed, followed by the required day.
Example: W - S A (Weekly Saturday)
Extend the recording time ◆ Press the or buttons, until the S T O P selection flashes.
◆ Press the or buttons to increase or decrease the stop
time.
Select the recording speed ◆ Press the or buttons, until the recording speed selection
flashes.
◆ Press the or buttons until the correct indication is
displayed:
• A U T O (Auto Tape Speed Select) : see page 31
• S P (Standard Play)
• L P (Long Play)
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