To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
Daily/weekly recording
In step 4 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 DLY (Monday to Sunday) t W-SAT (every Saturday) ..... t
W-SUN (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today
Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals
Some broadcast systems transmit VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC
(Programme Delivery Control) signals with their TV programmes. These
signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast
delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions.
To use the VPS/PDC function, set V/P to ON in step 4 above. You can also
use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to the input connector.
To use the Auto Tape Speed function
In step 4 above, press m 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 USER SET menu must be accurate. (page 44)
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The
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 27).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 30).
• Check the timer settings (page 41).
• Watch another TV programme (page 30).
Tips
• You can set the extended time for the VIDEO Plus+ setting by 10, 20, 30, or 60
minutes. Set VIDEOPLUS+ EXTEND in the EASY OPERATION menu to the
desired extended time (page 45).
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see "Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings" (page 41).
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button.
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Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system
indicator