32RQT8881Timer recordingRefer to the control reference on page 30.Entering SHOWVIEW numbers is an easy way of timer recording. Youcan find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers or magazines.1 Press [ShowView].2 Press the numbered buttons to enterthe SHOW VIEW number.Press [2] to move back to correct a digit.3 Press [OK].≥Confirm the programme and make corrections if necessaryusing [3, 4, 2, 1] (➡ right column, 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.4 Press [OK].The timer programme is stored and the timer icon is displayedbelow.“F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recordingstandby has been activated.Repeat steps 1–4 to programme other recordings.∫ To set timer programme when VPS/PDC is “ON”Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “VPS/PDC” and press [3, 4] toselect “ON” in step 3 (➡ above).If a programme listed in a newspaper or magazine has twoSHOWV IEW numbers, use the SHOW VIEW number for VPS/PDC.[Note]VPS/PDC will activate when this unit is set to standby mode. Whilethis unit is on, recording starts and finishes at times you set initially.1 Press [PROG/CHECK].2 Press [3, 4] to select “New TimerProgramme” and press [OK].3 Press [1] to move through the itemsand change the items with [3, 4].≥Press and hold [3, 4] to alter the Start (Start time) andStop (Finish time) in 30-minute increments.≥You can also set Name (Programme position/TV StationName), Date, Start (Start time), and Stop (Finish time) withthe numbered buttons.≥Date≥You can also press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recordingdrive.When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enoughremaining space, recording automatically switches to the“HDD” (➡ 34, Relief Recording).≥You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recordingmode.≥VPS/PDC (➡ 34)ON!)OFF (– – –)If the broadcasting station is not transmitting VPS/PDCsignals, “jjj” appears in the menu for timer programmingunder “VPS/PDC”.≥[HDD] RENEW (Auto Renewal Recording) (➡ 34)ON!)OFF≥Programme NamePress [2, 1] to select “Programme Name” and press [OK].(➡ 57, Entering text)4 Press [OK].The timer programme is stored and the timer icon is displayedbelow.“F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recordingstandby has been activated.Repeat steps 2–4 to programme other recordings.∫ To cancel recording when recording has already begun (➡ 33)∫ To release the unit from recording standby (➡ 33)∫ Notes on timer recording (➡ 33)Using SHOWV IEW number to make timerrecordingsInput ShowView Number 0-9, and press OK.ShowViewRecord 1:58 SPDVD30:24 SPHDDRemain12:53:00 15. 7. TUETimerRecording 1:58 SPDVD30:24 SPHDDRemain12:54:00 15. 7. TUEModeStopStartNameName Date VPSPDCHDDDVD17:0016:0015. 7. TUE SP OFFHDD1 ARDProgramme NameNo. NameARD01Timer icon12:56:00 15. 7. TUEModeStop VPSPDCHDDDVDHDDDrivespaceSP OK20:00 OFFProgrammeCheck to make sure “OK”is displayed (➡ 33).ZDFARD 12.10 Lizzie McGuire 1-104-52512.30 Dunya & Desie (15) 1-902(VPS 12.35 = 858-728)13.00 World News 34-273VPS/PDC numbersManually programming timerrecordings[.llla.Date: Current date up to one month later minusone day;:Daily timer: SUN-SAT>MON-SAT>MON-FRI;:Weekly timer: SUN>--->SATTimerRecording 1:58 SPDVD30:24 SPHDDRemain12:56:00 15. 7. TUEModeStopStartNo. Date VPSPDCHDDDVDHDDName DrivespaceSP OK20:0019:00ARD 15. 7. TUE01 OFFNew Timer ProgrammeTimerRecording 1:58 SPDVD30:24 SPHDDRemain12:54:00 15. 7. TUEModeStopStartName Date VPSPDCHDDDVD22:3022:0015. 7. TUE OFFHDD1 ARDProgramme NameSPNo. NameARD01Timer icon12:56:00 15. 7. TUEModeStop VPSPDCHDDDVDHDDDrivespaceSP OK20:00 OFFProgrammeCheck to make sure “OK”is displayed (➡ 33).