Philips dvdr 3400 User Manual
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Timer Recording
Timer recording (VIDEO
P
P
LUS
+® System)
This is a simple timer programming
system. To use it, enter the PlusCode
programming number associated with
your television programme. You can fi nd
this number in your TV listings magazine.
system. To use it, enter the PlusCode
programming number associated with
your television programme. You can fi nd
this number in your TV listings magazine.
All the information required by this
recorder for programming is contained in
the programming number.
recorder for programming is contained in
the programming number.
A
Switch on the TV to the correct viewing
channel for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’,
‘AV’).
‘AV’).
B
Press VIDEO Plus+ on the remote
control.
The VIDEO Plus+
®
System menu
appears.
VIDEO Plus+ System
OK
CANCEL
CONFIRM
Enter the PlusCode programming
number for the show wish to record.
number for the show wish to record.
C
Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter
the PlusCode programming number for
the show you wish to record.
(e.g. : 5-312-4 or 5,312 4, key in ‘53124’).
the show you wish to record.
(e.g. : 5-312-4 or 5,312 4, key in ‘53124’).
To clear the PlusCode programming
number, press CLEAR on the remote
control.
control.
To cancel the PlusCode programming,
use ST keys to select
CANCEL
in the
menu and press OK.
About timer recording
Use the timer recording to automatically
start and stop a recording at a later
date/time. The recorder will tune to the
right programme channel and begin
recording at the specifi ed time.
start and stop a recording at a later
date/time. The recorder will tune to the
right programme channel and begin
recording at the specifi ed time.
With this recorder, you can schedule up
to 8 recordings at a time. During timer
recording, changing the channel that is
being recorded is not possible.
to 8 recordings at a time. During timer
recording, changing the channel that is
being recorded is not possible.
There are two ways to programme
a timer recording
– Using the VIDEO Plus+
a timer recording
– Using the VIDEO Plus+
®
system.
– Using manual timer schedule.
SOURCE
SELECT
TOOLS
DISC MENU
USB
TV/DVD
CLEAR
REPEAT
ç
PLAY
REC MODE
REC MODE
TIMER
TIMER
EDIT
EDIT
VIDEO Plus+
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
About ‘VPS/PDC’
‘VPS’ (Video Programming System) or
‘PDC’ (Programme Delivery Control) is
used to control the start and duration of
TV channel recordings. If a TV
programme starts earlier or ends later
than was scheduled, the recorder will
then turn on and off at the correct time.
‘VPS’ (Video Programming System) or
‘PDC’ (Programme Delivery Control) is
used to control the start and duration of
TV channel recordings. If a TV
programme starts earlier or ends later
than was scheduled, the recorder will
then turn on and off at the correct time.
VPS/PDC is intended to record the entire
programme. To set a timer that is longer/
shorter than the VPS/PDC broadcast
time, you must turn off the VPS/PDC.
programme. To set a timer that is longer/
shorter than the VPS/PDC broadcast
time, you must turn off the VPS/PDC.
TIPS: Ensure that there is enough space on the recordable DVD before recording. Before you playback the
DVD±R on another player, fi nalise the disc. See “Playing your recordings (DVD±R) on other DVD players”.
DVD±R on another player, fi nalise the disc. See “Playing your recordings (DVD±R) on other DVD players”.