IRT (Instant Recording Timer)
IRT (Instant Recording Timer)
This function enables you to set the recording length simply by pressing the REC/IRT button on the VCR.
•Please refer to the connection you are using, through pages 10, 11, or 12 on "ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS" before continuing.
•It is not possible to perform this function with the remote control.
•The "PWR." and the "VCR" indicator must appear on the VCR's digital display.
•Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV.
•Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place. (If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording.)
NOTE: If you have a cable box or satellite box connected to this VCR, please refer to "ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS" on pages 11 and 12 before proceeding to the next step.
1 Select the channel to be recorded
Press the number buttons on the remote control or the CHANNEL(CH) 
or 
button.
2 Begin IRT
Press the REC/IRT button on the VCR as many times as needed. The recording length will be determined by the number of times you press the REC/IRT button.
Each additional push will increase the recording time by 30 minutes. It can be set for up to 8 hours.
•Recording starts immediately when the REC/IRT button is pressed, whether you are watching the same or a different channel.
•When the REC/IRT button is pressed 18 times, the VCR returns to the normal recording mode.
•To stop the IRT operation, press the STOP button on the VCR or on the remote control.
•To show the remaining time, press the DISPLAY button on the remote control so that "IRT" appears on the TV screen. (It will show up momentarily then disappear.)
•Recording stops when 0:00 is reached.
•Please note that in the SLP mode maximum recording time, assuming the tape is started at the beginning, is 8 hours using T- 160 (or 6 hours using
•The TV that is connected to your VCR may be turned on or off during IRT.
•If the tape runs out before the end time, the VCR will switch to the Stop mode immediately, eject the tape and turn power off.
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