Timer Recording
This function lets you programme the VCR for unattended automatic recording of desired TV programmes when you are not at home or sleeping.
You can programme timer recordings in two different ways:
³By entering the necessary information with the remote control while viewing the On Screen Display (OSD) on the TV screen (explained below) or;
³By entering the ShowView number published alongside the TV programme listings in newspapers and magazines
(see page 14).
This VCR lets you programme up to 8 TV programmes (including weekly and daily programmes) for unattended recording up to one month in advance.
To Programme with the On Screen Display (OSD)
This method offers easy
Preparations
³Confirm that the VCR is on.
³Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected.
³Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab.
³Set the VCR/TV switch N to “VCR”.
Example:
Programming the timer recording of a TV programme broadcast on programme position 2 (ZDF) from 20:00 to 21:30 on 27 October.
Follow the on screen operation guide.
Operations
1 Press the PROG./CHECK button < to display the menu for programming timer recordings on the TV
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2 Press the Channel buttons : to select the programme position of the desired TV station.
³As an alternative method, after pressing the Channel button :, you can use the Cursor (3421) P.
3 Press the DATE button ; to set the date on which the TV programme will be broadcast.
4 Press the ON button F to set the starting time.
³When it is kept pressed, the indication changes in
5 Press the OFF button E to set the ending time.
6 Press the SP/LP button D to set the desired tape speed.
³SP provides standard recording time and optimum picture quality.
LP provides doubled recording time with slightly reduced picture quality.
Regarding the “A” indication, refer to page 15.
7 Press the Cursor button (!" ) P to set VPS/PDC to ON or OFF (– –
³See page 15 for VPS/PDC recording.
8 Press the TAPE button B to select the corresponding cassette tape length.
(See page 26.)
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| operation steps | Name | DATE | ON | OFF | LP | PDC |
| ZDF | 27/10 | 20:00 | 21:30 | SP | ON | |
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10 Press the TIMER REC button C to switch the VCR over to the timer recording standby mode.
³Check that ç is lit on the VCR display.
If it is flashing, check the timer recording details again. (See page 15.)
To Suspend the Timer Recording Standby Mode
When you want to use the VCR for playback, normal | Recording | |
recording or some other operation before the programmed | ||
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timer recording will be performed, you can temporarily |
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suspend the timer recording standby mode by |
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pressing the TIMER REC button C so that the “ç” indication |
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on the VCR display disappears. |
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However, after you have finished using the VCR, be sure |
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to reactivate the timer recording standby mode by pressing | Timer | |
the TIMER REC button C again, otherwise the programmed | ||
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timer recording will not be performed. |
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Note:
³If the VCR is not put in the timer recording standby mode at the latest 10 minutes before the programmed timer recording starting time, the “ç” indication flashes on the VCR display. In this case, press the TIMER REC button C to put the VCR in the timer recording standby mode.
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