Sony RDR-VX420 - Manual (Page 53)

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F “Mode”: Selects the recording mode
(page 48).
To use the Rec Mode Adjust function
(page 53), select “AUTO.”
G “PDC”: Sets the PDC function. See
“About the PDC function” (page 53).
• If you make a mistake, select the item and
change the setting.
6
Press ENTER.
The Timer List menu (page 57) appears.
If timer settings overlap, a message appears.
To change or cancel a timer recording, select
“Edit” from the Timer List (page 57).
7
Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
8
Press )/1 (on/standby) to turn off the
recorder.
The c indicator lights up in the front panel
display, and the recorder is ready to start
recording.
If the c indicator flashes in the front panel
display, check that a recordable disc is
inserted and that there is enough disc space for
the recording.
To stop recording
Press x twice.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
If timer settings overlap
The programme that starts first has priority and the
second programme starts recording only after the
first programme has finished.
If the programmes start at the same time, the
programme listed first in the menu has priority. If
the end time of one setting and the start time of
another timer setting is the same, the beginning of
the programme that starts later will be cut.
To change or cancel timer recording
See “Changing or Cancelling DVD Timer Settings
(Timer List)” on page 57.
To use the Rec Mode Adjust function
If the remaining disc space is not enough for the
current recording, the recorder automatically
adjusts the recording mode. Select “AUTO” for
“Mode” when setting the timer.
About the PDC function
PDC signals are transmitted with TV programmes
in some broadcast systems. These signals ensure
that timer recordings are made regardless of any
broadcast delays, early starts, or broadcast
interruptions.
◆To use the PDC function
Set “PDC” to “On” in step 5 above.
The recorder starts scanning the channel before
the timer recording starts.
z Hints
• You can play the recorded programme by selecting the
programme title in the Title List menu (page 40).
• You can use the recorder after setting the timer. Just
press )/1 to turn on the recorder. Turn off the recorder
to return it to recording standby before the timer
recording starts.
• When the start time and the programme position or
input source to be recorded are the same but the
“Media” setting differs, the programme is recorded to
both the DVD disc and the VHS tape.
• You can also turn on the timer programming menu
from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to
select “Timer,” and select “Timer-Standard.”
7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00
7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00
Programme 1
Programme 2
will be cut off
Programme 1
Programme 2
will be cut off
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