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
1Press the PROG./CHECK button < to display the menu for timer programme on the TV screen.
2Press the DATE button 9 to set the date on which the TV programme will be broadcast.
–Every time you select the programme position, the background changes.
On Screen Display
DATE | CH ON | OFF | DATE | CH ON | OFF |
27SA | – – – | – | 27SA | – – – | – |
CATEGORY : 1 |
| CATEGORY : 1 |
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–The next item will flash after about 2 seconds.
3Press the CH button : to select the programme position of the desired TV station.
4Press the ON button D to set the starting time.
–When it is kept pressed, the indication changes in 30 minute intervals.
5Press the OFF button C to set the
ending time. | DATE | CH ON | OFF |
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27SA | 2 2 0 : 0 2 | 2 1 : | 3 0 SP |
CATEGORY : 1
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 21.
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], proceed to the step 9.
8 Press the MENU button U to
make the previous display |
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appear. | DATE CH ON | OFF |
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| 27SA | 2 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 standby mode after about 1 minute if the TIMER (REC) button A is not pressed.
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 A 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 A again otherwise the programmed timer recording will not be performed.
Weekly Timer Recording
In step 2 of
select the desired day by pressing | DATE | CH ON OFF |
the DATE button 9. | SU | – – – |
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For example, SU (Sunday)
CATEGORY : 1
(SU=Sunday, MO=Monday, TU=Tuesday, WE=Wednesday, TH=Thursday, FR=Friday, SA=Saturday)
Daily Timer Recording
In step 2 of |
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select the desired days by pressing | DATE CH ON OFF |
the DATE button 9. | |
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For example, C | CATEGORY : 1 |
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A Daily recording from Monday to Friday
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