23
Advanced Operations
Timer Recording
4-Key Programming
Up to 8 timer programmes, including weekly and daily
programmes, can be recorded up to one month in advance by
setting the timer.
Preparations
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Confirm that the VCR is on.
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Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is
selected.
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Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention
tab.
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Check that the clock is set to the correct time. If it has not
been set, refer to page 14.
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Make sure that the system is set properly. See page 18.
Example:
Programme position (channel); 2
Date;
27 October
Starting time;
20:02
Ending time;
21:30
Tape speed;
LP
(Present date; 16 October)
Operations
1
Press the PROG./CHECK
button
<
to display the
menu for timer programme
on the TV screen.
2
Press the CH button
:
to select the programme
position of the desired TV station.
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Every time you select the programme position, the
background changes.
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The next item will flash after about 2 seconds.
3
Press the DATE button
;
to set the date on
which the TV programme will be broadcast.
4
Press the ON button
G
to set the starting time.
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When it is kept pressed, the indication changes
in 30 minute intervals.
5
Press the OFF button
F
to set the ending time.
6
Press the SPEED button
E
to set the desired
tape speed.
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SP provides standard
recording time, optimum
picture and sound quality.
LP provides double recording
time with slightly reduced
picture and sound quality.
EP provides triple recording time with slightly
reduced picture and sound quality.
Regarding the “A” indication, refer to page 24.
When you play back a tape recorded in the EP
mode, the monaural sound may be unstable.
7
Press the TIMER REC button
D
to switch the VCR
over to the timer recording standby mode.
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The “PROGRAMME IS COMPLETE.” message
appears.
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The VCR will be set to the timer recording stanby
mode after about 1 minute if the TIMER REC
button
D
is not pressed.
CH
– –
DATE ON
OFF
SP
– – : – – – – : – –
– – – –
END
CHECK
: TIMER REC
: PROG/CHECK
TIMER PROGRAMME
CH
2
DATE ON
OFF
SP
– – : – – – – : – –
– – – –
END
CHECK
: TIMER REC
: PROG/CHECK
TIMER PROGRAMME
CH
2
DATE ON
OFF
SP
– – : – – – – : – –
– – – –
END
CHECK
: TIMER REC
: PROG/CHECK
TIMER PROGRAMME
CH
2
DATE ON
OFF
SP
– – : – – – – : – –
27TH
END
CHECK
: TIMER REC
: PROG/CHECK
TIMER PROGRAMME
CH
2
DATE ON
OFF
SP
– – : – – – – : – –
27TH
END
CHECK
: TIMER REC
: PROG/CHECK
TIMER PROGRAMME
CH
2
DATE ON
OFF
SP
2 0 : 0 2 – – : – –
27TH
END
CHECK
: TIMER REC
: PROG/CHECK
TIMER PROGRAMME
CH
2
DATE ON
OFF
SP
2 0 : 0 2 – – : – –
27TH
END
CHECK
: TIMER REC
: PROG/CHECK
TIMER PROGRAMME
CH
2
DATE ON
OFF
SP
2 0 : 0 2 2 1 : 3 0
27TH
END
CHECK
: TIMER REC
: PROG/CHECK
TIMER PROGRAMME
CH
2
DATE ON
OFF
LP
2 0 : 0 2 2 1 : 3 0
27TH
END
CHECK
: TIMER REC
: PROG/CHECK
TIMER PROGRAMME
To Suspend the Timer Recording Standby
Mode
When you want to use the VCR for playback, normal
recording or some other operation before the programmed
timer recording will be performed, you can temporarily
suspend the timer recording standby mode by pressing the
TIMER REC button
D
so that the “
Á
” indication on the VCR
display disappears.
However, after you have finished using the VCR, be sure to
reactivate the timer recording standby mode by pressing the
TIMER REC button
D
again otherwise the programmed timer
recording will not be performed.
On Screen Display
