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Additional Operations
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press
p
STOP.
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press
1/u
. The
indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on.
Remember to press
1/u
to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby
mode after using the VCR.
If “CLOCK” and “12: – – AM” appear alternately when you press DIAL
TIMER
Set the clock by referring to “Setting the clock” (page 25). Alternatively, you
can set the clock by following the steps below. As this method automatically
sets the date to the factory setting (1/1/1999), you cannot make the correct
timer settings using the menu. It is suitable only for the limited use of
recording a program starting within the next 24 hours using the DIAL
TIMER button.
1
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the hour.
2
Press DIAL TIMER.
3
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the minutes.
4
Press DIAL TIMER to start the clock.
5
Go to step 2 on page 54.
Tips
• The program is recorded in the current tape speed. To change the tape speed, press
SP/EP before you complete the setting in step 7.
• To check, change, or cancel the program setting, see “Checking/changing/canceling
timer settings” (page 58).
Notes
• If eight programs have already been set in step 1, “FULL” appears in the display
window for about three seconds.
• The
indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in
step 7 with no tape inserted.
Recording TV programs using the dial timer (continued)
