User manual

Chapter 3
Page 52
Using the System
Set a Manual Event Timer
Use a manual event timer to manually set the start and stop time of a
recording. This is useful for recording all of a sports event, even if it goes
into overtime. Or, you can record part of a program, or several program s one
after the othe r.
Notes:
• Before you set a m anual timer, use the Program Guide or program lists
to f ind the start and end times you want to set.
•Youcan’t set a m anual timer for a pay per vie w program.
•Youmust set the end time after the start time, and se t the end time at
least one minute later than the start tim e.
Here’s what to do:
1. P ress the MENU button.
2. Select the
Timers option.
This opens the
Event Timer M anagemen t menu.
3. Select the
Create option.
This opens the
Create a Manual Event Timer menu.
Tip: You can
use Event
Timers to
record
programs
automatical ly,
or you can set
amanual
event timer t o
rec ord several
programs that
are on one
after another
on the same
chann el.