29RQT8203≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timerrecording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].Press [PROG/CHECK].∫ To change a programmePress [3, 4] to select the programme and press [ENTER].(➡ 28, step 3)∫ To delete a programmePress [3, 4] to select the programme and press [¢ CANCEL].∫ To exit the timer recording listPress [PROG/CHECK].∫ To put the unit on timer recording standbyPress [F TIMER].“F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording standbyhas been activated.≥Programmes that failed to record are deleted from the timerrecording list at 4 a.m. two days later.[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]To make a timer recording with your television, connect to atelevision with a Q Link function (➡ 69) that you can use for settingtimer recordings using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable (➡ 15).1 Make timer programming on the TV.2 Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recordingdrive.If you selected the DVD drive, insert a disc (➡ 22).3 Turn off this unit.The start and end of recording is controlled by the TV.To stop recordingPress [∫].[Note]≥When this unit is in timer recording standby or EXT LINK standby(“F” or “EXT Link” is shown on the unit’s display), recording fromtelevision does not start.≥Programmes are recorded as one title on this unit when the endtime of the earlier timer recording and the start time of the latertimer recording are close to each other. To divide the titles, go to“Divide Title” (➡ 39).[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]When an external equipment (e.g., a digital/satellite receiver) with atimer function is connected to the AV2 terminal of this unit by a21-pin Scart cable (➡ 17), it is possible to control the recording ofthe unit with the equipment.Preparation≥Change the “AV2 Input” (➡ 57) in the SETUP menu to match theconnected equipment .≥Change the “Ext Link” in the SETUP menu to match the connectedequipment (➡ 57).Ext Link 1: The start and stop time of the recording are controlledby the signal received from the digital/satellite receiver.Ext Link 2: As long as a video picture is being transmitted by theexternal equipment, the unit will record it.1 Make timer programming on the externalequipment.2 Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recordingdrive.If you selected the DVD drive, insert a disc (➡ 22).3 Press [EXT LINK].The unit turns off and “EXT Link” lights on the unit’s display toindicate timer recording standby has been activated.To cancel the external controlPress [EXT LINK] to stop recording or to cancel linked timerrecording standby.≥In order to prevent accidental operation, press [EXT LINK] tocancel the setting after recording is finished.[Note]≥This function does not work with some equipment. Refer to theequipment’s operating instructions.≥The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly insome cases.≥When “Ext Link” is set to “Ext Link 2”, this function does not work ifthe input signal is NTSC system.≥When “AV2 Connection” is set to “Decoder”, EXT LINK is notavailable (➡ 57).≥Programmes are recorded as one title on this unit when the endtime of the earlier timer recording and the start time of the latertimer recording are close to each other. To divide the titles, go to“Divide Title” (➡ 39).≥When this unit is in EXT LINK standby (“EXT Link” is shown on theunit’s display), The GUIDE Plus+ data cannot downloaded.≥While the unit is in EXT LINK standby mode or recording, videopicture is from the AV2 input terminal irrespective of “AV1 Output”setting (➡ 57).≥During EXT LINK standby mode or recording, playback is onlyavailable from the drive performing the recording.Check, change or delete a programmeTIMERRECORDING 1:58 SPDVD30:24 SPHDDRemain12:56:00 15. 7. TUERETURNENTERPress ENTER to store new programme.ModeStopStartNo. Date VPSPDCHDDDVDName DiscspaceNew Timer ProgrammeIcons[ This programme is currently recording.W The times overlap those in another programme.Recording of the programme with the later start timestarts when the earlier programme finishes recording.F The disc was full so the programme failed to record.The material was copy-protected so it was not recorded.X The programme did not complete recording because thedisc is dirty or some other reason.Timer programmes set to Auto Renewal Recording(➡ 28).Titles that have been rerouted to the HDD(Displayed while recording.)Recording drive: HDDRecording drive: DVDMessage displayed in the “Disc space” lineOK: Displayed if the recording can fit in theremaining space.> (Date): For recordings made daily or weekly, the displaywill show until when recordings can be made (upto a maximum of one month from the presenttime) based on the time remaining on the disc.! : It may not be possible to record because:≥there is not enough space left≥the number of possible titles has reached itsmaximum.Relief: Timer programmes that will be relief recorded tothe HDD.Making timer recordings on thetelevision(e.g., of digital broadcasts)Linked timer recordings with externalequipment (digital/satellite receiver) —EXT LINKTimer recording29