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Recording TV programmes using the timer
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 31).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 34).
• Check the timer settings (page 45).
• Watch another TV programme (page 34).
Tips
• Even if you set TIMER METHOD to SHOWVIEW in the USER SET menu, you
can set the timer manually. Press MENU to select TIMER PROGRAMMING,
then go to step 2.
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings” (page 45).
Notes
• When setting the timer with VPS/PDC signals, enter the start and stop times
exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide. Otherwise, the VPS/PDC
function won’t work*.
• If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit
VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the
VPS/PDC function*.
• The and indicators flash in the display window when you press ?/1 with
no tape inserted.
• The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to off for the timer recording of a
satellite programme*.
* SLV-SE210D only
