Timer Programming60Timer ProgrammingTimer Programming from MenuThe Timer Programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you want 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. 27).● 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 orservice provider.● For recording using Timer Programming, the TV must be either on or in Standby. For reminders to be displayed, theTV must be on.● No other channel can be selected while the recording of Timer Programming is in progress.● Recording an encrypted (copy-protected) programme may not be possible.● When recording programmes to the external recorder, be sure to make the proper settings on the recorder connectedto the TV. If a recorder compatible with Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technologies is connected to the TV (p. 94, 95)and [Link Settings] (p. 45) 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 therecorder. For preparations of a recorder, read the manual of the recorder.● For more information of the USB HDD Recording (p. 69, 107)● Recording to the external equipment via SCART is always in standard definition (composite video), even if theoriginal programme is in high definition.1 Select the tuner you want to use(p. 21)2 Display the menu and select [Timer]Timerselectaccess3 Select [Timer Programming]AccessTimer ProgrammingOff TimerAuto StandbyOffOffselectaccessSet timer programming event details1 Start making the settings 2 Select the function ([Ext Rec.], [USB HDD Rec.] or [Reminder])[Ext Rec.] / [USB HDD Rec.] : Records the programme to the external recorder or the USB HDD.When the start time comes, the channel will be switched automatically and the video and audio signals will beoutput. 2 minutes before the starting time, a reminder message appears if you are watching TV.For [USB HDD Rec.], you can select a recording mode:[DR]: Direct recording (normal mode)[LT1]: Long time recording[LT2]: Extra long time recording“Recording time for the USB HDD” (p. 107)[Reminder] : Reminds you to watch the programme.When you are watching TV, a reminder message appears 2 minutes before the start time.Press the OK button to switch to the programmed channel.3 Set the channel, date and time (repeat the operations as below)Set items in the order of 1 to 4.select the itemset● 1, 3 and 4 can also be enteredwith numeric buttons.Store