SU4/UF2
PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING
Smart Time Record Function
Sometimes, TV program start or end times are later than published schedules. With the Smart Time Record function, the VCR is informed of the altered times and adjusts Program Timer recording to the actual broadcast time.
This function operates by recognizing program rating signals incorporated into broadcasts. When you have programmed the timer up to step 6, you can call up the Type and Smart Time Rec. setting menu by pressing the TYPE button on the remote control and then follow steps
7through G on page 32.
Not all TV stations transmit rating information signals.
NOTES:
œIf more than one programmed recording set with the Smart Time Record function is delayed, the VCR will wait (up to 3 hours) for the first one to be broadcast and that program will have priority over the other programmed recordings.
œIf the option Auto A/V select is set to “On” and the input at the front A/V input connectors is being viewed, when a program is delayed, the message “Smart Time Rec.” will flash from the scheduled start time (setup on the VCR) to the actual start time of the program broadcast (up to a maximum of 3 hours).
œIf the start time of a programmed recording not using the Smart Time Record function is reached during the start time wait period for a delayed recording programmed with the Smart Time Record function, the recording programmed without the Smart Time Record function will have priority and will first be recorded to the end.
œIf the Smart Time Record function is set after having set the Smart Speed Record function, the tape speed will change to EP and the Smart Speed Record function will not operate. Note that even if the Smart Time Record function is set to “Off”, the tape speed will remain as set and will not return automatically to its previous setting.
œIf the program transmission start time is delayed more than 3 hours the function will be canceled.
œThe function may not operate properly if a different program with the same rating is transmitted just before or just after the desired program.
Setting a Program Timer Recording Using the Buttons on the VCR
If the remote control does not operate or is not available you can use the buttons on the VCR front panel to set a program timer recording.
NOTE: Eject the cassette tape, before proceeding with the steps below.
1Press and hold the REC button on the front panel for about 5 seconds.
The Timer program menu appears.
If the clock has not yet been set, the Clock set menu appears.
If necessary, the clock can also be set using the CHANNEL l (or j) and FF buttons. (Refer to the next step for button functions.)
2Use the CHANNEL l (or j) and FF buttons on the VCR front panel to program the timer.
CHANNEL button: To select numbers or switch
settings
FFbutton:To select the next item
NOTE: If you enter the wrong number or setting, press the REW button to return to the wrong number or setting, then enter the correct one.
3When finished, press the REC button on the front panel to save the settings.
4Load a cassette.
5Press the POWER button.
NOTES:
œDaily or weekly recording, or the program type cannot be set using this method.
œOnce a program timer recording has been set, it cannot be erased using the buttons on the VCR front panel.
œWhen the recording tape speed is set, you can confirm it by pressing the FF button on the VCR front panel.
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