Hitachi DV-DS81E DVR User Manual


 
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Timer Recording
This recorder can be programmed to record up to 16
programs within a period of 1 month. For unattended
recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be
recorded, the starting and ending time.
Note:
If you use a completely blank disc for timer recording,
you must format the disc before starting timer record-
ing. (Refer to “Disc Format” on page 26.)
Turn the recorder off for timer recording.
1. Press TIMER REC.
The Timer Record menu will appear.
[Media] Choose a media to record (HDD or
DVD).
[PR] Choose a memorized program number, or
one of the external inputs from which to record.
[Date] Choose a date up to
1 month
in advance.
[Start Time] Set the start time.
[End Time] Set the end time.
[Repeat] Choose a desired repeat (Once,
Daily (Monday - Friday), or Weekly).
[PDC] The PDC system automatically adjusts
the recording time so that even if a program is
not running to schedule, you won’t miss it. For
PDC to work properly, you must input the cor-
rect announced time and date of the program
you want to record.
Note that PDC may not work with every station.
Notes:
Stations that use PDC typically include PDC
information in the teletext TV guide pages.
Please refer to these pages when setting a
timer recording.
When using PDC, there may be instances
where the beginning of the program is not
recorded.
2. Enter the necessary information for your timer
recording(s).
b / B (left/right) – move the cursor left/right
v / V (up/down) – change the setting at the
current cursor position
Press RETURN (O) to exit the Timer Record
menu.
Press ENTER after filling in all the program
information.
Press TIMER REC to display Timer Record List.
3. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing
REC MODE repeatedly. (XP, SP, LP, EP)
4. Press ENTER, the program will be memorized by
the recorder.
To check the programming, the Timer Record List
will appear.
Check field’s “Rec. OK” or “OK” on the Timer
Record List indicates that the timer recording is
programmed correctly.
5. Press RETURN (O) to exit the Program List.
6. Make sure that you load a recordable disc for DVD
recording and press POWER to switch your unit to
Standby.
For HDD recording, also press POWER to set the
recorder to the standby status.
Notes:
•You must press POWER to stop the timer recording.
The timer indicator lights in the display window
when the recorder is in standby with the timer
active.
•For TV recording with bilingual, set audio channel
from the [TV Rec Audio] in sub-menu of the Setup
menu (see page 26).
If you set a timer recording to record to DVD but
there isn’t a recordable DVD loaded at the time of
the recording, the Recovery Recording feature will
automatically record the program to the HDD for
you.
Using the HDD allows you to record a maximum of
12 hours continuously.