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Recording TV programmes using the timer
Basic Operations
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
Daily/weekly recording
In step 2 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the
indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication in reverse
order.
TODAY t SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday) t
MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) t SAT (every Saturday) ..... t MON (every
Monday) t SUN (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t
TOMORROW t TODAY
To record satellite broadcasts
If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes.
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator turns off
and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to recording
standby after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter (page 42).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 45).
• Check the timer settings (page 68).
• Watch another TV programme (page 45).
3
Press MENU to exit the menu.
4
Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for
recording.
To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected equipment
switched on.
1
Turn on the satellite tuner.
2
On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make
a timer setting.
3
Follow steps 1 through 4 above.
4
Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite
programme for which you have made a timer setting.
MENU
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