36Timer RecordingThis recorder can be programmed to record up to 16programs within a period of 1 month. For unattendedrecording, the timer needs to know the channels to berecorded, the starting and ending time.Note:If you use a completely blank disc for timer recording,you must format the disc before starting timerrecording. (Refer to “Disc Format” on page 19.)1. Press TIMER REC.The Timer Record menu will appear. [Media] Choose a media to record (HDD orDVD). [PR] Choose a memorized program number, orone of the external inputs from which to record.(You cannot select DV input.) [Date] Choose a date up to 1 month in advance. [Start Time] Set the start time. [End Time] Set the end time. [Repeat] Choose a desired repeat (Once,Daily (Monday - Friday), or Weekly).2. Enter the necessary information for your timerrecording(s). b / B (left/right) – move the cursor left/right v / V (up/down) – change the setting at thecurrent cursor position Press RETURN (O) to exit the Timer Recordmenu. Press ENTER after filling in all the programinformation. Press TIMER REC to display Timer Record List.3. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressingREC MODE repeatedly. (XP, SP, LP, EP)4. Press ENTER, the program will be memorized bythe recorder.To check the programming, the Timer Record Listwill appear.Check field’s “Rec. OK” on the Timer Record Listindicates that the timer recording is programmedcorrectly.5. Press RETURN (O) to exit the Timer Record List.6. Make sure that you load a recordable disc for DVDrecording and press OPERATE to switch your unitto Standby.Notes: The timer indicator lights in the display windowwhen the recorder is in standby with the timeractive. (Nothing is displayed while the [Power SaveMode] is ON.) For TV recording with bilingual, set audio channelfrom the [TV Rec Audio] in sub-menu of the Setupmenu (see page 19). You must press STOP to stop the timer recording. If you set a timer recording to record to DVD butthere isn’t a recordable DVD loaded at the time ofthe recording, the Recovery Recording feature willautomatically record the program to the HDD foryou.