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Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+
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Press
V/v to select “VideoPlus,” then press
ENTER.
The “VideoPlus” menu appears.
3
Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode
number.
number.
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and
re-enter the correct number.
re-enter the correct number.
You can also press
B to delete the last entered
number.
4
Press ENTER.
The programme position, date, start and stop
times, tape speed and PDC (Programme
Delivery Control) setting appear on the TV
screen.
times, tape speed and PDC (Programme
Delivery Control) setting appear on the TV
screen.
• If “– –” appears in the “PR” (programme)
column (this may happen for local
broadcasts), you have to set the appropriate programme position
manually.
Press
broadcasts), you have to set the appropriate programme position
manually.
Press
V/v to select the desired programme position. Without setting the
programme position, you cannot select the date, start and stop times, tape
speed and PDC setting.
speed and PDC setting.
• To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the LINE
inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the “PR”
position.
position.
You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel. The
VCR will then store your setting.
VCR will then store your setting.
If the information is incorrect, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.
ENTER
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To stop recording
To stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press
x.
Daily/weekly recording
In step 5 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.
today
t DLY (Monday to Sunday) t W-SA (every Saturday) ..... t
W-SU (every Sunday)
t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today
Timer recording with PDC signals
Some broadcast systems transmit PDC signals with their TV programmes. These
signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays,
early starts, or broadcast interruptions.
signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays,
early starts, or broadcast interruptions.
To use the PDC function, set “PDC” to “On” in step 5 above. You can also use the
PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs.
PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs.
5
If you want to change the date, tape speed and
the PDC setting:
the PDC setting:
1
Press
B/b to select the item you want to
change.
2
Press
V/v to reset it.
• To record the same programme every day or
the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly
recording” on page 45.
recording” on page 45.
• To use the PDC function, set “PDC” to “On.” For details about the PDC
function, see “Timer recording with PDC signals” on page 45.
6
Press ENTER to confirm the setting.
7
Press ENTER to confirm all settings.
8
Press
?/1 to turn off the DVD-VCR.
The
indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for
recording.
To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment switched
on.
on.
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Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+
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To record satellite broadcasts
If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes.
To watch another TV programme after setting the timer
Tips
• To set the channel, you can also use the
• To set the channel, you can also use the
V/v or number buttons.
• If the
indicator appears, this means that the VCR is currently recording this programme.
• You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
– Reset the counter (page 37).
– Display tape information on the TV screen (page 41).
– Display tape information on the TV screen (page 41).
To use the Auto Tape Speed function
In step 5 above, press
v to select “Auto.” When you are recording a programme in
the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time,
the recording tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode. Note that some
noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. To operate this
function correctly, the “Tape Select” setting in the “VIDEO SETUP” menu must be
accurate (see page 98).
the recording tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode. Note that some
noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. To operate this
function correctly, the “Tape Select” setting in the “VIDEO SETUP” menu must be
accurate (see page 98).
Tips
• To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button.
• You can set the extended time for the VIDEO Plus+ setting by 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60
• To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button.
• You can set the extended time for the VIDEO Plus+ setting by 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60
minutes. Set “VideoPlus Extend” in the “USER SET” menu to the desired extended time on
page 103.
page 103.
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/cancelling timer
settings” on page 50.
Notes
• If the PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit PDC signals, the
• If the PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit PDC signals, the
VCR will start recording at the set time without using the PDC function.
• The
indicator flashes in the display window when you press
?/1 with no tape inserted.
1
Turn on the satellite tuner.
2
On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make
a timer setting.
a timer setting.
3
Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite
programme for which you have made a timer setting.
programme for which you have made a timer setting.
1
If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to the
TV’s aerial input; if not, skip this step.
TV’s aerial input; if not, skip this step.
2
Select another channel on the TV.
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Recording TV programmes using the timer
You can preset up to six programmes at a
time.
time.
Before you start…
• Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to
the correct time.
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
the TV screen.
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO,
then press SELECT VIDEO to control the
VCR (page 9).
VCR (page 9).
• When using a satellite or digital tuner, turn
it on.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
recording time.
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you
cannot display the setup menu. Stop the
DVD playback.
DVD playback.
1
Press TIMER.
The “TIMER METHOD” menu appears.
INPUT
SELECT
SELECT
V/v/B/b
ENTER
ENTER
x
CLEAR
TIMER
SELECT VIDEO
TV/VIDEO
?/1
SUBTITLE/
TIMER
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