Timer Recording
Up to 8 timer recording programmes can be made. Before starting: � If you select a country in Central or Eastern Europe for country setting, perform �Guide Program Number Set� ( 8). � Set the clock properly. ( 13) � Set �COLOUR SYSTEM� to the appropriate mode. ( 13) � Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using the SHOWVIEW system: A Perform �Satellite Receiver Control Set� ( 5). B Perform steps 1 � 4. In step 2, you cannot set �VPS/PDC� to �ON�. C Leave the satellite receiver�s power on.
Express Timer Programming
A Press PROG to access the SHOWVIEW screen, then press START+/ �. The program screen appears. B Press START+/�, STOP+/�, DATE+/� or
PR+/� repeatedly to enter the start time, stop time, date or channel. � Press and hold START+/� or STOP+/� to increase the time in 30-minute intervals. � To set the tape speed, press SP/LP (p). � To set the VPS/PDC mode, press VPS/ PDC. � To timer-record daily (Monday�Friday) or weekly serials, press DAILY or WEEKLY. Pressing the button again makes the �DAILY� or �WEEKLY� display disappear. C Press OK or PROG.
NOTES:
� PDC recording is not possible in Central and Eastern Europe. � If all the 8 programmes have already been set, �PROGRAM FULL� appears on the screen. � If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one programme overlaps with another, the programme starting earlier or programme with the lower programme number will be recorded. � After timer recording is completed, the recorder turns off automatically. � If the tape reaches its end during timer recordings, the recording stops and �#�, � � and �$� on the display panel blink. Press # to disengage timer, then press 0 on the recorder to eject the cassette or press 1 then press 3 on the remote control to rewind the tape. � You can programme the timer recording while a regular recording is in progress; the menu screens will not be recorded.
D Press #. The recorder turns off automatically and �#� is displayed on the display panel.
SHOWVIEW® Timer Programming
The SHOWVIEW numbers are the numbers next to the programme in most TV listing.
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer Programming: A Perform �Satellite Receiver Control Set� ( 5). B Perform steps 1 � 4. In step 2, press the number key �0� to change �TV PROG� to �SAT�. Then press PR+/� to enter the channel position for the satellite broadcast. You cannot set �VPS/ PDC� to �ON�. C Leave the satellite receiver�s power on.
A Press PROG to access the SHOWVIEW
NO. screen.
VPS/PDC Recording
Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme Delivery Control) and VPS (Video Programme System) are service designed to assure safe, accurate timer recording. With this system, your recorder will start and stop recording when the preset TV programmes actually start and end � even if the broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed.
B Press the appropriate number keys to input the SHOWVIEW number, then press OK. The SHOWVIEW program screen appears. � Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is displayed; if not, see �SHOWVIEW® System Setup� ( 8) and set the Guide Program number correctly. � If the number you entered is invalid, �ERROR� appears on the screen. Press & and input a valid SHOWVIEW number. � If the �GUIDE PROG SET� screen appears, set the Guide Program number. To set the Guide Program number for the satellite broadcast station, press the number key �0� to change �TV PROG� to �SAT�. Press rt to input the channel position number on which your recorder or satellite receiver receives that station. Then press OK or e to set the Guide Program number. The SHOWVIEW Program screen appears. � To set the tape speed, press SP/LP (p). � To set the VPS/PDC mode, press VPS/PDC. � To change the stop time, press STOP+/�. � To timer-record daily (Monday�Friday) or weekly serials, press DAILY or WEEKLY. Pressing the button again makes the �DAILY� or �WEEKLY� display disappear. C Press OK or PROG. D Press #. The recorder turns off automatically and �#� is
displayed on the display panel.
NOTE:
When you use Express Timer Programming, set the start time (VPS or PDC time) exactly as advertised in the TV listing. How to check if the station being received transmits a VPS/PDC signal (Excepting in Central and Eastern Europe) A Press � �:� � until the channel position appears on the display panel. B Hold down START+ for about 5 seconds. �VPS/PDC� appears blinking on the screen. If a VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station, �VPS/PDC� will stop blinking. If no VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station, �VPS/PDC� will blink at a slower rate. C Press � �:� � or START+ again to return to normal screen.
