Panasonic DMR-E60 Operating Instructions Manual

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32Timer recordingUsing VIDEO Plus+ number to maketimer recordingVIDEO Plus+ are different trademarks used to represent thesame easy recording feature. However, for simplicity, only theterm VIDEO Plus+ will be used.[RAM] [DVD-R]Remote control onlyYou can easily programme the unit to make a timer recording of aprogramme by entering the programme’s VIDEO Plus+ number,which can be found in the television sections of newspapers or intelevision guides. You can programme up to 16 programmes onemonth in advance. Programmes for everyday or every week arecounted as one programme.Preparation≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”.≥Ensure that this unit’s clock is set correctly.≥Insert a disc for recording (make sure there is enough room forthe programme you are going to record plus a little extra).1 Press [VIDEO Plus+] (2) button.2 Press the numeric buttons (4) to enter the VIDEOPlus+ number.≥If you enter the wrong digit, use [2] (10) to move back andenter the correct digit.3 Press [ENTER] (10).≥The Timer Programme Correction screen which allows you toconfirm the programme appears and make corrections ifnecessary.≥Check the programme.To programme other recordings, repeat steps 1, 2, and 3.4 If the programme is correctPress [ENTER] (10).≥The Timer Programme List screen appears.5 Press [RETURN] (28).ªTo put the unit on recording standbyPress [ , TIMER] (14).Ensure “ ” lights on the unit’s display.ªTo change the programmeTimer Programme Correction screen (After step 3 at left)1) Use [2, 1] (10) to select the item you want to change.2) Change the setting with [3, 4] (10).≥You may use the numeric buttons (4) to enter “Name”,“Date”, “Start” and “Stop”.The items change as follows:≥Name (Programme Position/TV Station Name)≥DateCurrent date!)the day before one month later!)Daily (Sunday to Saturday)!)Daily (Monday toSaturday)!)Daily (Monday to Friday)!)Weekly(Sundays)!)…!)Weekly (Saturdays)!)Current date…≥Start (start time)/Stop (finish time)The time increases or decreases in 30-minute increments ifyou hold the button.≥Mode (Recording mode)XP!)FR!)EP!)LP!)SP!)XP… (page 26)≥PDCON!)OFF(– – –)“– – –”: The PDC signals cannot be detected in Auto Setup,because the station does not transmit the PDCsignals.“OFF”: The station’s PDC signals is detected in Auto Setup.≥If “– – –” indicated, the station may not temporarily transmitthe PDC signals. It is recommended to attempt to carry outAuto Setup again (in several hours, in several days, etc.).(page 68)If “– – –” still appears after several attempts, the stationpossibly does not transmit the PDC signals.If you obtain different results, the PDC signals is probablyunstable. It is recommended to programme in a state of“– – –” or “OFF”.≥TitleSelect “Title” and press [ENTER] (10), then refer to page 36for entering title.You can give DVD-RAM and DVD-R titles of up to 44characters.3) Press [ENTER] (10) when you have finished making changes.The Timer Programme List screen appears.RETURNNo.0:59 SPVIDEO Plus+ Remain12:53:00 15.7 TUE--0 9Enter VIDEO Plus+ Number by using 0-9 keys.RETURNNo.0:59 SPVIDEO Plus+ Remain12:53:00 15.7 TUE--0 91 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1RETURNCANCELSELECT1:58 SPTIMERRECORDING Remain12:53:00 15.7 TUEENTERPress ENTER to store new programme.No.--0 92:001:0015/ 7 TUEModeStopStartName DateSPPDCOFFBBC 1TitleRETURNSELECTSP OK1:221:19BBC 1 15/ 7 TUE01Mode DiscspaceStopStartNo. Name Date1:58 SPTIMERRECORDING Remain1:19:00 15.7 TUEENTERNew Timer ProgrammeCANCELOFFPDC2:001:0015/ 7 TUEModeStopStartName Date1:58 SPTIMERRECORDING Remain1:19:00 15.7 TUESPPress ENTER to store new programme.PDCOFFBBC 1TitleRETURNCANCELSELECTENTERNo.--0 9