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6. Start time and stop time
Enter the recording start time and then the stop time.
To this end, and according to the features of the receivers,you must:
- either program the receiver with the same beginning and end times, then switch off the
DVD recorder and the receiver,
- or leave the satellite receiver switched on, on the channel to record, program the DVD
recorder,then switch it off.
Note: if you selected AV2 during step 4, you do not need to enter the start and stop times, since it is the
device that is connected that triggers the start and stop of the recording at the times set via its
programming menu.
7. VPS/PDC
Activate the VPS/PDC function using theB key to trigger recording at the actual time of the
beginning of the broadcast. If the channel broadcasts VPS/PDC signals you can avoid the
consequences of any delays in broadcasting.This adjustment is only valid for this programming
session and for channels received via the aerial (
PR
--
).
8. Record destination
Select the disc where the programme will be recorded (DVD+R/+RW or internal DVR)
9. Recording quality
Select a recording quality from the 6 proposed using the B key.
*1: Best, *2:High, *3: Good,*4: Normal, *5:Basic, *6: Low.
Note: selecting the quality enables you to adapt the recording time on the DVD disc.The lower the quality,
the longer the time available on the disc.For example, the time available with a clean 4.7 Gb disc with
“Low” quality will be approximately 8 hours while in “Best”quality the time will be approximately 60
minutes.The figure
1 à 6 is displayed in the information banner when playing the recording.The quality selection will only be
valid for this programming. For an automatic quality selection according to the time remaining on the disc,
activate the SmartRecord™ function (page 59).
10. Keep Timer
Memorise your programming by selecting Keep Timer with the ▼ key and confirming with
the
OK key.
• The Programming screen reappears.Your programming is now displayed in the chronological
list of programming already carried out. On this screen,you can only display 5 programmings
from the 8 possible. If you have made more than 5 programmings,to see the other
programmings scroll through them with the
▲ or ▼ key.
Note: to check (or delete) programming parameters, select a
name and press OK.The programming parameters menu
appears. Correct the parameters as shown in steps 1 to 9 or
delete the programming by selecting Cancel Timer and
confirming with the OK key.
11. Return to the main menu using the MENU key in order to continue to use your DVD
recorder or turn it off using the
ON/STANDBY key,after having loaded a DVD+R or
DVD+RW disc with remaining time compatible with your programming.
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