Instant Timer Recording; Timer Recording - Hitachi DV-DS253E Instruction Manual

Instant Timer Recording

Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a
recording easily of a preset length without using the
program timer.
1. Follow steps 1-4 as shown left (Basic Recording
from a TV).
2. Press (REC) repeatedly to select the recording
time length.
Recording starts after the first press. Each
subsequent press increases the recording time
within free space (maximum 240 minutes).
The recording time is displayed on the TV screen.
At the end of the recording, the recorder will stop
recording and shut off.
Checking the Recording Time
Press (REC) once to check the recording time. The
recalled setting will automatically return to the TV
screen for a moment.
Also, remaining time of recording is shown in the
display window.
To Extend the Recording Time
The recording time can be extended anytime by
pressing (REC).
Each subsequent press increases the recording time
within free space (maximum 240 minutes).
Caution
If the recorder is unplugged (or there is a power failure)
while the recorder is recording, the program being
recorded will be lost from the beginning.
42

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
recording. (Refer to "Disc Format" on page 25.)
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 correct
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.