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Programming the Timer (continued)

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151 The display will prompt you to select either

Press "1'" for AM or "2" for PM.

AM or PM.

 

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The display will prompt you to select the

[6]stopping time.

OFF

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171 The display will prompt you to select either AM or PM.

Press four digits, two for the hour and two more for the minute. For example, press 0 8 0 5 for 8:05. (Always press "0" before a single-digit hour or minute. The "0 +' will not appear in the display.)

Press "1" for AM or "2" for PM.

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181 The display' will sho_ "START DATE" followed by the current date and day.

DATE SUN

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If you want to start recording on the current day. skip to Step 9.

If you want to start recording on a future date, press four digits (two for the month and two for the day). Press "0" first for a single- digit month or day. For example, press 0 7 0 9 to begin recording on July 9.

The year and day of the week are displayed automatically when you finish.

19] Press

PROGRAM

to enter

your

program and

[110] Turn off the VCR. (See "Programming Reminders'"

return to the clock display. Additional programs

1 on page 26.)

rmay

be entered by

repeating

steps

2-9.

-Checking the Timer Programs

Programs can be checked whenever the VCR is turned

on.

I. Press PROGRAM on the remote hand unit to display the programming menu.

2.Press 5 (Program Review).

The display will show the START TIME, STOP TIME and START DATE you entered for the lowest program number at four-second intervals. Then the display changes to the next higher program number, and so on until all program information has been displayed.

3.Press 5 again if you wanl to view the next infor- mation without waiting four seconds.

4.When you are finished, press PROGRAM to return to the clock display.

-Clearing a Timer Program

1.Press PROGRAM on the remote hand unit to display the programming menu.

2.Press 5 (Program Review).

The display will show the START TIME, STOP TIME and START DATE you entered for the lowest program number at four-second intervals. Then the display changes to the next higher program number, and so on until all program information has been displayed.

3.Press 5 again if you want to view the next infor- mation withoul waiting four seconds.

4.Press CLEAR when the program information you want to clear is displayed.

Notes:

Normal timer programs clear automatically when the recording is finished, but daily and weekly programs remain in the timer indefinitely.

All programs are erased if power is interrupted for more than approximately ten minutes.

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Contents VideoCassette Recorder Wai, ranty Registration Safety PrecautionsContents Using This ManualInstallation When you unpack your new VCR, be sure you haveLocation Disconnect Existing Antenna from TV and Connect it to VCR Antenna ConnectionsConnect VCR to back of TV Antenna ConnectionsYour CABLE-TV Cable- TV ConnectionsCable Connections TV Monitor/Receiver Connections Direct Video and Audio ConnectionsOperating Instructions What Your VCR Will Do Recording Speed Video CassettesErase Protection Cassette Playing Times and SpeedsBasic Operating Controls and DispLays Basic OperationDeleting Channels from the Scan List Turning on Your VCR for the First TimeProgramming Active Channels into VCRs TunerSetting the VCR/TV Switch Setting Your IV to the VCR ChannelSimplified Installation Checklist Remote Control Setting the Clock Here are some things you shouldKnow before you set the clock First Recording and Playback Operating Controls Detailed Descriptions Special Effects and Features Pause for Slop-Action PlaybackFrame Advance Memory Stop Special Effects and FeaturesSame VCR, streaks may appear in the picture. Adjust Tracking ControlRecording With TV Off Quick Reference GuidesRecording Viewing Same Program Normal TV ViewingBasic Pla back Recording and Viewing Different ProgramsSimplified Operating Instructions to Dub Tapes Recording FromCamera Recording Express Recording Things to know before you start Programming the TimerYou can program the timer to do FollowingAM or PM Programming the TimerChecking the Timer Programs Clearing a Timer ProgramStopping a Timer Recording in Progress Timer RecordingXPR and Timer TV Viewing During a Timer RecordingIICJll Alternate Remote Control UnitsCleaning Button IndicatorFeatures Special Controls InsertingSpecifications