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Recording TV programs using the timer
To stop recording
To stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press
x STOP.
x STOP.
Daily/weekly recording
In step 4 above, press v to select the recording pattern. Each time you press v, the
indication changes as shown below. Press V to change the indication in reverse order.
indication changes as shown below. Press V to change the indication in reverse order.
MO~FR t SUN’S t MON’S t ..... t SAT’S t 1 month later t (dates count
down) t the current date
down) t the current date
To use the Auto Tape Speed function
When you are recording a program in the AUTO mode and the remaining tape
becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to
the EP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is
changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, select SP. To operate this function, set
“Tape Length” in “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu correctly (page 97).
becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to
the EP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is
changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, select SP. To operate this function, set
“Tape Length” in “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu correctly (page 97).
To watch another TV program after setting the timer
To watch a DVD after setting the timer
Tips
• To set the channel, you can also use V/v.
• If the indicator appears, the timer settings overlap. To check, change or cancel the program
• To set the channel, you can also use V/v.
• If the indicator appears, the timer settings overlap. To check, change or cancel the program
setting, repeat the steps of “Recording TV programs using the timer” on page 42.
• If the
indicator appears, this means that the VCR is currently recording this program.
• You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
– Reset the counter (page 38).
– Display tape information on the TV screen (page 40).
– Display tape information on the TV screen (page 40).
1
Press TV/VIDEO to display “TV” in the display window.
2
If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to the
TV’s antenna input; if not, skip this step.
TV’s antenna input; if not, skip this step.
3
Select another channel on the TV.
1
Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.
2
Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray.
3
Press H PLAY.
The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The TV screen will
automatically change to the DVD playback screen.
automatically change to the DVD playback screen.
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Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer
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Recording TV programs using the Dial
Timer
Timer
The Dial Timer function allows you to make
timer recordings of programs without turning
on your TV. Set the recording timer to record
up to eight programs that will be broadcast
within a month using the DIAL TIMER. The
recording start time and recording stop time
can be set at one minute intervals.
timer recordings of programs without turning
on your TV. Set the recording timer to record
up to eight programs that will be broadcast
within a month using the DIAL TIMER. The
recording start time and recording stop time
can be set at one minute intervals.
Before you start….
• Turn on the DVD-VCR.
• When using a cable box, turn it on.
• When using a cable box, turn it on.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording
time.
1
Press DIAL TIMER.
DATE indicator appears and the current date flashes in the display window.
If the date and time are not set, MONTH indicator will appear. To set the
date and time, see “To set the clock” on page 48.
date and time, see “To set the clock” on page 48.
2
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.
CHANNEL +/–
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/1 POWER
DIAL TIMER
X
PAUSE
x
STOP
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3
Press DIAL TIMER to set the start time.
“START” and the next quarter hour increment appear alternately in the
display window.
display window.
4
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time.
You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time
in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/– buttons on the unit.
in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/– buttons on the unit.
5
Press DIAL TIMER to set the stop time.
“STOP” and the next quarter hour increment appear alternately in the
display window.
display window.
6
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time.
You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time
in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/– buttons on the unit.
in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/– buttons on the unit.
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To return to the previous step
To return to the previous step, press the CHANNEL + and – buttons on the unit at the
same time during any of the Dial Timer settings.
same time during any of the Dial Timer settings.
7
Press DIAL TIMER.
“Current channel” flashes in the display window.
8
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the channel number.
To record from a source connected to the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks,
turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” or “L2.”
turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” or “L2.”
9
Press DIAL TIMER.
“Current tape speed” flashes in the display window.
10
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the tape speed.
11
Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.
“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.
The timer indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by
for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.
The timer indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by
for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.
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