Using the Timer Programming
Feature
The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset
the DVD-VCR to record a programme up to one month
before that programme is to be broadcast. Up to six
programmes can be preset.
Before presetting a recording, check that the
date and time are correct.
1
Insert the cassette and press TIMER on the remote
control.
Result: The Timer method is displayed.
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2
Press the OK button to select Standard option.
Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is
displayed.
3
Press ❿ to select the input source.
4
Select the required station by pressing the
buttons or INPUT SEL. to select the AV1, AV2 or
AUX(SV-DVD440/SV-DVD540 Only) input sources.
5
Press ❿ to select the recording day.
6
Select the required day by pressing the
buttons.
7
Press ❿ to select the recording start time.
8
Select the required hour value by pressing the
or
buttons.
❷
9
Press ❿ to select the minutes.
10
Select the required minute value by pressing the
or
buttons.
❷
11
Press ❿ to select the recording stop time.
Timer Method
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❷
or
❷
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12
Select the required recording stop time by pressing
the
or
buttons, following the same procedure
❷
as when selecting the recording start time.
13
Press ❿ to select the recording speed.
14
Press the
or
buttons to select the SP
❷
(Standard Play), LP (Long Play), Auto (Auto Tape
speed Select) recording speeds.
15
Press the
or
buttons to toggle between the
❷
PDC mode (marked On) and the non PDC mode
(marked Off).
16
When you have finished, press the RETURN button.
17
Press the STANDBY/ON button to activate the timer.
Result: Before starting recording, the DVD-VCR
compares the timer duration with the
remaining time on the cassette.
Auto Tape Speed select. The DVD-VCR's "Auto
Tape Speed select" function compares the
duration of the timer recording to the actual
recording time remaining on the tape loaded.
If there is insufficient tape to complete a timer
recording in AUTO mode, the DVD-VCR
automatically switches to LP mode to record the
whole programme.
Checking a Preset Recording
You can check your preset recordings:
When you have finished presetting the DVD-VCR
If you have forgotten which programmes will be
recorded
1
Press TIMER on the remote control.
Result: The timer selection is displayed.
2
Press the OK button to select Standard option.
Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is
displayed.
3
Press the
or
buttons to select the required
❷
programme.
4
Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons to select and change any
values as required. For more details, refer to the
previous page.
5
On completion, press RETURN twice.