Basic Operations
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Basic Operations
Tips
• To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks, press
INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– or turn the EASY TIMER knob to display “L1” or
“L2” in the display window.
• To record NTSC signals, set the tape speed to SP or EP. To record in the EP mode,
set the tape speed to “LP” in the display window.
Notes
• You cannot set the Easy Timer if eight programmes have already been set.
• You can set the timer for only one programme using the Easy Timer function. If you
want to set the timer for other programmes, use the G-CODE system or the TIMER
SET/CHECK menu. For details, see pages 46 and 49.
• You cannot set the date using the Easy Timer function. Set the date using the
CLOCK SET menu if you want to set the timer with the G-CODE system or the
TIMER SET/CHECK menu. For details, see page 32.
• The
t
indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting with
no tape inserted.
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46
1
Press G-CODE.
Recording TV
programmes
using the G-CODE
system
Just enter the G-CODE number, listed in
the TV programme guide, for the
programme you want to record. The
date, times and programme position of
that programme are set automatically.
You can preset up to eight programmes
at a time.
Before you start…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the
correct time.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in
place. Make sure the tape is longer
than the total recording time.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
?/1
CLEAR
G-CODE
REC SPEED
Programme
number
buttons
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
G-CODE
G–CODE
G–CODE NO.
SP / LP
[ SP ]
[ – – – – – – – – – ]
SET
SP / LP
: [ 0 – 9 ]
: [ REC SPEED ]
OK
<
/
,
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Basic Operations
2
Press the programme number buttons to
enter the G-CODE number for the
programme you want to record.
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and
re-enter the correct number.
3
Press REC SPEED to select SP or LP.
4
Select ONCE, DAILY or WEEKLY by using
<
/
,
, then press OK:
The date, start and stop times, programme position, and tape speed
appear on the TV screen.
If the information is not correct, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.
5
To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 4.
6
Press
?/1
to turn off the VCR.
The
t
indicator appears in the display window and the VCR
stands by for recording.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press
x
STOP.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
G–CODE NO.
SP / LP
[ SP ]
[ 8 2 4 7 7 6 9 1 – ]
SELECT
• ONCE
DAILY
WEEKLY
CONFIRM
: [ OK ]
CANCEL
: [ CLEAR ]
: [
]
G–CODE
G–CODE NO.
SP / LP
[ LP ]
[ 8 2 4 7 7 6 9 1 – ]
SELECT
• ONCE
DAILY
WEEKLY
CONFIRM
CANCEL
: [ OK ]
: [ CLEAR ]
: [
]
G–CODE
G–CODE NO.
SP / LP
[ LP ]
[ 8 2 4 7 7 6 9 1 – ]
DATE
START STOP
CANCEL
: [ CLEAR ]
RECORDING TIME
PROG
25 .12TUE
19 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0
6 LP
G–CODE
OK
PLAY
REC SPEED
•
]/1
To record
Only once
Everyday Monday to Friday
Once a week
Select
ONCE
DAILY
WEEKLY
continued
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To record satellite broadcasts
If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite
programmes using the G-CODE number when available.
1
Turn on the satellite tuner.
2
On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you wish
to make a timer setting.
3
Repeat the steps described on pages 46 and 47.
4
Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the
satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.
Tips
• To cancel the procedure, press G-CODE before you press OK.
• To record NTSC signals, set the tape speed to SP or EP. To record in the EP mode, set
the tape speed to “LP”.
Notes
• The G-CODE system used in this VCR is for Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong,
Macau, etc. and cannot be used in areas such as U.S.A., Canada, Japan, Korea,
Taiwan, and U.K.
• The
t
indicator flashes in the display window when you press
?/1
with no tape
inserted.
Recording TV programmes using the G-CODE system (continued)
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