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Hints
• You can use the recorder after setting the timer. Just
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to turn on the recorder. Turn off the recorder
to return it to recording standby before the timer
recording starts.
• When the start time and the programme position or
input source to be recorded are the same but the
“Media” setting differs, the programme is recorded to
both the DVD disc and the VHS tape.
• You can also turn on the timer programming menu
from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to
select “Timer,” and select “Timer - VIDEO Plus+.”
Notes
• To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite
tuner and select the satellite programme you want to
record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the
recorder finishes recording. If you connect equipment
with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec
function.
• Even when correctly set, the programme may not be
recorded if another recording is underway, or other
prioritized timer setting overlaps.
• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”
flashes in the front panel display.
• The recorder automatically turns off when a timer
recording finishes.
Recording From Connected
Equipment With a Timer
(Synchro Rec)
You can set the recorder to automatically record
programmes from connected equipment that has a
timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect
the equipment to the LINE 3/DECODER jack on
the rear of the recorder (page 28).
When the connected equipment turns on, the
recorder starts recording a programme from the
LINE 3/DECODER jack.
1
Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3
Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode, “SP” or “LP.”
4
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
5
Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
6
Select “Features,” and press ENTER.
The “Features” setup appears.
7
Select “Synchro Recording,” and press
ENTER.
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