Basic Operations
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Basic Operations
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STOP
APC
SP
APC
START
SP
APC
START
Recording TV programmes using the
Easy Timer function
The Easy Timer function allows you to make a timer recording of a
programme without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record
only one programme that will be broadcast within the next 24 hours using
the EASY TIMER knob. If the VCR clock has not been set, you can also set
the clock before setting the timer recording.
Setting the Easy Timer
Before you start…
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in
place. Make sure the tape is longer
than the recording time.
1
Push the EASY␣ TIMER knob.
The START indicator appears in the display window.
If the clock has not been set,
“–:– –” appears. Go to step 2
in “Setting or changing the
Easy Clock” on page 27.
2
Set the recording start time by turning the EASY TIMER knob
clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the time by 15
minutes.
To increase or decrease the
time by one minute, press
P/–.
3
Push the EASY␣ TIMER knob to confirm the start time setting.
The STOP indicator appears.
EASY TIMER
EASY TIMER
EASY TIMER
EASY TIMER
knob
REC SPEED
SP/LP
(SP/EP)
P/–
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