Checking a Preset Recording
Cancelling a Preset Recording
Using the Timer Programming Feature
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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 selection is displayed.
2 Press the OK button to select Standard option.
Result
: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.
3 Press
❿
to select the input source.
4 Select the required station by pressing the
,
❷
buttons or
INPUT SEL.
to select the AV1, AV2 or AUX input sources.
5 Press
❿
to select the recording day.
6 Select the required day by pressing the
or
❷
buttons.
7 Press
❿
to select the recording start time.
8 Select the required hour value by pressing the
or
❷
buttons.
9 Press
❿
to select the minutes.
10 Select the required minute value by pressing the
or
❷
buttons.
11 Press
❿
to select the recording stop time.
12 Select the required recording stop time by pressing the
or
❷
buttons, following the same procedure as when selecting the
recording start time.
13 Press
❿
to select the recording speed.
14 Press the
or
❷
buttons to select the SP (Standard Play), LP
(Long Play), Auto (Auto Tape Speed Select) recording speeds.
15 Press the
or
❷
buttons to toggle between the PDC
mode (marked
On) and the non PDC mode (marked Off).
16 When you have finished, press the RETURN button.
17 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.
VCR VCR
VCR
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY/ON
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You can check your preset recordings:
◆ When you have finished presetting the DVD-VCR
◆ If you have forgotten which programmes will be
recorded
1 Press TIMER on the remote control.
Result
: The timer selection is displayed.
2 Press the OK button to select Standard option.
Result
: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.
3 Press the
or
❷
buttons to select the required programme.
4 Press the
➛
or
❿
buttons to select and change any values as
required. For more details, refer to the previous page.
5 On completion, press RETURN twice.
You can cancel any programmes that are:
◆ Incorrect
◆ No longer required
1 Press TIMER on the remote control.
Result
: The timer selection is displayed.
2 Press the OK button to select Standard option.
Result
: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.
3 Select the programme to be cancelled by pressing the
or
❷
buttons.
4 Press the CLEAR button to cancel the selected programme.
Result
: All the recording information is deleted and the
broadcast will not be recorded.
5 On completion, press RETURN twice.
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Timer Method
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