26RQT8203Timer recording[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]≥[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] When recording bilingual broadcasts, only theaudio selected in “Bilingual Audio Selection” (➡ 56) is recorded(“M 1” or “M 2”).≥[HDD] If you set “Rec for High Speed dubbing” (➡ 24) to “On” beforerecording to the HDD, you can later high speed transfer (dub) theprogramme to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R.Before recording≥Refer to the “Using DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R on this unit” for moreinformation (➡ 7).≥See also the notes “Before recording” (➡ 23).Preparation≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suitthe connections to this unit.≥If recording to DVD, insert a disc that you can use for recording(➡ 22).≥Make sure that the clock settings are correct (➡ 60).You can perform timer recordings by simply selecting the desiredprogramme from the television programme list.Before using the GUIDE Plus+ system≥The television programme list is not displayed immediately afterpurchasing this unit.≥You must complete initial setup for the GUIDE Plus+ system.Refer to the “User’s manual for the GUIDE Plus+ system” for moreinformation.Press [GUIDE].The GUIDE Plus+ programme overview is displayed.(➡ User’s manual for the GUIDE Plus+ system)[Note]If “NTSC” has been selected for “TV System” (➡ 61), the GUIDEPlus+ system cannot be used.Entering S HOWV IEW numbers is an easy way of timer recording. Youcan find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers or magazines.≥You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance.1 Press [ShowView].2 Press the numbered buttons to enterthe S HOW V IEW number.Press [2] to move back to correct a digit.3 Press [ENTER].≥Confirm the programme and make corrections if necessaryusing [3, 4, 2, 1] (➡ 28, step 3).≥When “-- ---” appears in the “Name” column, you cannot settimer recording. Press [3, 4] to select desired programmeposition. After you have entered the information of a TVstation, it is kept in the unit’s memory.≥You can also press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recordingdrive.When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enoughremaining space, recording automatically switches to the“HDD” (➡ 27, Relief Recording).≥You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recordingmode.≥VPS/PDC (➡ 27)ON!)OFF (– – –)≥RENEW (Auto Renewal Recording) [HDD] (➡ 28)ON!)OFF≥Programme NamePress [2, 1] to select “Programme Name” and press[ENTER] (➡ 53, Entering text).4 Press [ENTER].The settings are stored.Repeat steps 1–4 to programme other recordings.5 Press [F TIMER].The unit turns off and “F” lights on the unit’s display toindicate timer recording standby has been activated.≥If you turn on the unit, amessage screen appears.Recording is not possiblewhile timer recording is in standby. [Playback is possiblehowever you cannot play a title recorded using a differentencoding system (PAL or NTSC) from that of the TV systemcurrently selected on the unit.]Using the GUIDE Plus+ system to maketimer recordingsDVDHDDHDD DVDDVD SDSD1 2 34 5 67 8 9GUIDEFUNCTIONSÍÍDIRECT TV RECAVCH VOLUMETVTVPAGECHShowViewMANUAL SKIP0INPUT SELECTSKIP SLOW/SEARCHSTOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3NAVIGATORDIRECTPROG/CHECKSUB MENU RETURNDISPLAY STATUS CREATECHAPTER ERASEREC REC MODE EXT LINK TIMERTIME SLIP AUDIO DUBBING F RecDVD/TVENTERENTERCANCELTOPMENUS3,4,2,1ENTERF TIMERPROG/CHECKEXT LINKREC MODEShowViewGUIDEHDD, DVD¢ CANCEL∫HDD DVD SDOPEN/CLOSE DRIVESELECT REC/ k 1 . 31 . 3∫NumberedbuttonsUsing S HOW VIEW number to make timerrecordingsEnter ShowView Number by using 0-9 key.ShowView 1:58 SPDVD30:24 SPHDDRemain12:53:00 15. 7. TUETIMERRECORDING 1:58 SPDVD30:24 SPHDDRemain12:54:00 15. 7. TUEModeStopStartName Date VPSPDCHDDDVD20:0019:0015. 7. TUE SP OFFHDD1 ARDProgramme NameTIMERRECORDING 1:58 SPDVD30:24 SPHDDRemain12:56:00 15. 7. TUEModeStopStartNo. Date VPSPDCHDDDVDName DiscspaceSP OK20:0019:00ARD 15. 7. TUE01 OFFNew Timer ProgrammeCheck to make sure “OK”is displayed (➡ 29).Timer standby is active. Playback is possible.Timer recording26