GB31Using the Timer Programming FeatureThe Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the DVD-VCRto record a programme up to one month before that programme isto be broadcast. Up to six programmes can be preset.☛ Before presetting a recording, check that the date andtime are correct.1 Press TIMER on the remote control.Result: The timer programme is displayed.2 Press ❿to select the input source.3 Select the required station by pressing the , ❷ buttons.4 Press ❿ to select the recording day.5 Select the required day by pressing the or ❷ buttons.6 Press ❿ to select the recording start time.7 Select the required hour value by pressing the or ❷ buttons.8 Press ❿ to select the minutes.9 Select the required minute value by pressing the or ❷ buttons.10 Press ❿ to select the recording stop time.11 Select the required recording stop time by pressing the or ❷buttons, following the same procedure as when selecting therecording start time.12 Press ❿ to select the recording speed.13 Press the or ❷ buttons to select the SP (Standard Play), LP(Long Play), AUTO (Auto Tape Speed Select) recording speeds.14 When you have finished, press the RETURN button.15 Press the STANDBY/ON button to activate the timer.Result: Before starting recording, the DVD-VCR compares thetimer duration with the remaining time on the cassette.➢ Auto Tape Speed Select. The DVD-VCR’s “Auto TapeSpeed Select” function compares the duration of the timerrecording to the actual recording time remaining on thetape loaded. If there is insufficient tape to complete atimer recording in AUTO mode, the DVD-VCRautomatically switches to LP mode to record the wholeprogramme.1/JAN TUE 12:09PR DAY START→STOP1 SA 9 12:00→12:50SP-- ---- --:--→--:------ ---- --:--→--:------ ---- --:--→--:------ ---- --:--→--:------ ---- --:--→--:----❷ ➛❿ SET:❿RETURN DELETE:CLEARVCRSTANDBY/ONTVSTANDBY/ON15a Programme with Automatic StopThis function enables you to record up to nine hours (LP) ofprogrammes.Your DVD-VCR stops automatically after the requested length oftime.1 Switch on the television.2 To monitor the programme being recorded, select the televisionchannel reserved for use with your DVD-VCR (or the AV input ifused).3 Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded,with the window visible and the safety tab intact or the openingcovered with adhesive tape.Result: The DVD-VCR is switched on automatically.4 Select: The station to be recorded using the PROG/TRK ( or )buttonsor The LINE source using the INPUT button for a satellite tuneror external video sourceResult: The channel number is displayed and the programmecan be seen on the television.5 Select the recording speed by pressing the SPEED button asmany times as required (see page 28).6 Hold the REC button ( ) down for a while to start recording.Result: The record indicator appears on the television screenand DVD-VCR display. An index is recorded on thetape (see page 35).7 Press the REC button ( ) several times to increase the recordingtime in: 30-minute intervals up to four hours 1-hour intervals up to nine hours (LP)Result: The length is displayed on the television displays. Theselected programme is recorded for the length of timerequested. At the end of that time, the DVD-VCR stopsrecording automatically.8 If you wish to cancel the recording before the end, pressSTANDBY/ON.☛ If the end of the tape is reached while recording: The recording stops10/17/03 12:41 PM Page 30