PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING
Smart Time Record Function
Sometimes, TV program start or end times are later than
published schedules. With the Smart Time Record
function, the VCR is informed of the altered times and
adjusts Program Timer recording to the actual broadcast
time.
This function operates by recognizing program rating
signals incorporated into broadcasts. When you have
programmed the timer up to step
6
, you can call up the
Type and Smart Time Rec. setting menu by pressing the
TYPE button on the remote control and then follow steps
7
through
G
on page 32.
Not all TV stations transmit rating information signals.
NOTES:
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If more than one programmed recording set with the
Smart Time Record function is delayed, the VCR will
wait (up to 3 hours) for the first one to be broadcast and
that program will have priority over the other
programmed recordings.
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If the option Auto A/V select is set to “On” and the input
at the front A/V input connectors is being viewed, when
a program is delayed, the message “Smart Time Rec.”
will flash from the scheduled start time (setup on the
VCR) to the actual start time of the program broadcast
(up to a maximum of 3 hours).
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If the start time of a programmed recording not using
the Smart Time Record function is reached during the
start time wait period for a delayed recording
programmed with the Smart Time Record function, the
recording programmed without the Smart Time Record
function will have priority and will first be recorded to
the end.
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If the Smart Time Record function is set after having
set the Smart Speed Record function, the tape speed
will change to EP and the Smart Speed Record
function will not operate. Note that even if the Smart
Time Record function is set to “Off”, the tape speed will
remain as set and will not return automatically to its
previous setting.
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If the program transmission start time is delayed more
than 3 hours the function will be canceled.
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The function may not operate properly if a different
program with the same rating is transmitted just before
or just after the desired program.
Setting a Program Timer Recording
Using the Buttons on the VCR
If the remote control does not operate or is not available
you can use the buttons on the VCR front panel to set a
program timer recording.
NOTE:
Eject the cassette tape, before proceeding with
the steps below.
1
Press and hold the REC button on the front panel for
about 5 seconds.
The Timer program menu appears.
If the clock has not yet been set, the Clock set
menu appears.
If necessary, the clock can also be set using the
CHANNEL
l
(or
j
) and FF buttons. (Refer to the
next step for button functions.)
2
Use the CHANNEL
l
(or
j
) and FF buttons on the
VCR front panel to program the timer.
CHANNEL button: To select numbers or switch
settings
FF button:
To select the next item
NOTE:
If you enter the wrong number or setting,
press the REW button to return to the wrong number
or setting, then enter the correct one.
3
When finished, press the REC button on the front
panel to save the settings.
4
Load a cassette.
5
Press the POWER button.
NOTES:
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Daily or weekly recording, or the program type cannot
be set using this method.
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Once a program timer recording has been set, it cannot
be erased using the buttons on the VCR front panel.
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When the recording tape speed is set, you can confirm
it by pressing the FF button on the VCR front panel.
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