Timer Recording
4-Key Programming
Up to 16 timer programmes, including weekly and daily programmes, can be recorded up to one month in advance by setting the timer.
Preparations
–Confirm that the VCR is on.
–Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected.
–Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab.
–Check that the clock is set to the correct time. If it has not been set, refer to page 10.
–Set the VCR/TV switch E to [VCR].
Example (In case of [JET NAVIGATOR] is set to [ON].):
Programme position (channel); | 2 |
Date; | 27 October |
Starting time; | 20:02 |
Ending time; | 21:30 |
Tape speed; | LP |
Category; | MUSIC |
(Present date; 16 October) |
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Operations | On Screen Display |
1 Press the PROG./CHECK button |
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< to display the menu for timer | – – – – – – – |
| CH DATE ON OFF |
programme on the TV screen. |
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| CATEGORY |
2Press the Channel button 9 to select the programme position of the desired TV station.
–Every time you select the programme position, the background changes.
CH | DATE ON | OFF | CH | DATE ON | OFF |
2 | – – – – – | 2 | – – – – – | ||
CATEGORY |
| CATEGORY |
| ||
–The next item will flash after about 2 seconds.
3Press the DATE button : to set the date on which the TV programme will be broadcast.
CH | DATE ON | OFF | CH | DATE ON | OFF |
2 | 27SA – | – | 2 | 27SA – | – |
CATEGORY |
| CATEGORY |
| ||
4Press the ON button D to set the starting time.
–When it is kept pressed, the indication changes in 30 minute intervals.
CH | DATE ON | OFF | CH | DATE ON | OFF |
2 | 27SA 2 0 : 0 2 | – | 2 | 27SA 2 0 : 0 2 | – |
CATEGORY |
| CATEGORY |
| ||
5Press the OFF button C to set the ending time.
CH | DATE ON | OFF |
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2 | 27SA 2 0 : 0 2 | 2 1 : | 3 0 SP |
CATEGORY 
6Press the SPEED button B to set the desired tape speed.
–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 20.
When you play back a tape recorded in the EP mode, the monaural sound may be unstable.
7Press the Cursor button (1) S to select the Category.
Then, select the desired category by pressing the Cursor buttons (3421) S.
CATEGORY SETTING | CATEGORY SETTING | ||
≥MOVIE | ≥SPORT | ≥MOVIE | ≥SPORT |
≥MUSIC | ≥CHILD | ≥MUSIC | ≥CHILD |
≥DRAMA | ≥NEWS | ≥DRAMA | ≥NEWS |
≥EDUCA | ≥OTHER | ≥EDUCA | ≥OTHER |
≥DOCUM | ≥– – – – – | ≥DOCUM | ≥– – – – – |
| END : MENU |
| END : MENU |
–Alternatively, you can set the category on the Navigator list. (See page 23 for details.)
–This function is activated when [JET NAVIGATOR] is set to [ON]. (See page 13.) When [JET NAVIGATOR] is set to [OFF], procced to the step 9.
8Press the MENU button U to make the previous display appear.
CH | DATE ON | OFF |
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2 | 27SA 2 0 : 0 2 | 2 1 : | 3 0 LP |
CHECK : PROG./CHECK
9Press the TIMER (REC) button A to switch the VCR over to the timer recording standby mode.
–When [JET NAVIGATOR] is set to [ON], the
[PROGRAMME IS COMPLETE. REMAINING PROGRAMME 49.] message appers. (See page 13.)
–When [JET NAVIGATOR] is set to [OFF], the [PROGRAMME IS COMPLETE.] message appears. (See page 13.)
–The VCR will be set to the timer recording stanby mode after about 1 minute if the TIMER (REC) button A is not pressed.
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