Timer Programming55Timer ProgrammingTimer Programming from MenuThe Timer Programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to remind watching or record to the externalrecorder or the USB HDD. At the correct time, the TV will tune to the correct channel even if the TV is in Standby mode.TV Guide may also be used to set timer programming event (p. 24).• This function is not available in Analogue mode.• Timer Programming can store up to 15 events.• Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is received via the signal from the broadcaster or serviceprovider.• For recording using Timer Programming, the TV must be either On or in standby. For reminders to be displayed, the TV mustbe On.• No other channel can be selected while the recording of Timer Programming is in progress.• It may not be possible to record an encrypted programme (which is copy-protected).• When recording programmes to the external recorder, be sure to make the proper settings on the recorder connected to theTV.If a compatible recorder with Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technologies is connected to the TV (p. 97, 98) and the [LinkSettings] (p. 40) are completed, no setting of the recorder is required. Also read the manual of the recorder.• If the recorder is not compatible with Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technologies, make timer programming of the recorder.For preparations of a recorder, read the manual of the recorder.• When recording programmes to the USB HDD, be sure to format the USB HDD and enable it for recording in [RecordingSetup] (p. 67).• Recordings to the external recorders are always in standard definition composite video via SCART, even if the originalprogramme is in high definition.• 2 minutes before the starting time, a reminder message appears if you are watching TV.• To remove the message and start the programming • To cancel the programmingEXIT1 Select the mode you want to set(DVB-S, DVB-C or DVB-T)(p. 18)TV2 Display the menuMENU3 Select [Timer]Main MenuPictureSoundTimerSetupaccessselect4 Select [Timer Programming]AccessTimer ProgrammingOff TimerAuto StandbyOffOff accessselect■ To return to TVEXIT■ To unlock the tunerand stop recordingGUIDEEXIT