EN 31
Auto SP→LP Timer
If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to
record the entire programme, the recorder automatically
switches to LP mode to allow complete recording.
For Example . . .
Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180-
minute tape
NOTES:
●
If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or
more programmes, the second programme and those
thereafter may not fit on the tape if you set "AUTO SP
→
LP
TIMER" to "ON". In this case, make sure the mode is not
engaged, then set the tape speed manually during timer
programming.
●
In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this
feature may leave a slight non-recorded section at the end of
the tape.
●
There may be some noise and sound disturbance at the point
on the tape where the recorder switches from SP to LP mode.
●
The Auto SP
→
LP Timer feature is not available during ITR
(Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not work
properly with any tapes longer than E-180 or with some tapes
of shorter lengths.
●
If you perform timer recording with both VPS/PDC and the
Auto SP
→
LP Timer activated, and the programme goes
beyond its originally scheduled length, there may be times
when the programme cannot be recorded in its entirety.
Total 210 minutes
Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes
SP mode LP mode
Make sure you set "AUTO SP→LP TIMER" to "ON" at the Mode
Set screen before the timer-recording starts.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

1
Press MENU.

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

2
Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE
SET", then press OK or
#
.

SELECT MODE

3
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
"AUTO SP→LP TIMER",
then press OK or
#
to select
"ON".

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

4
Press MENU.
MODE SET
B. E. S. T. ON
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO
AUTO TIMER OFF
O. S. D. ON
DIRECT REC ON
AUTO SP=LP TIMER ON
POWER SAVE OFF
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MENU
Auto Timer
When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically
engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automati-
cally disengaged when the recorder is powered back on.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

1
Press MENU.

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

2
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
"MODE SET", then press
OK or
#
.

SELECT MODE

3
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
"AUTO TIMER", then press
OK or
#
to select either
"ON" or "OFF".

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

4
Press MENU.
NOTE:
For safety, when Auto timer is set to "OFF", all other recorder
functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To
disengage the timer, press
‰
(TIMER).
MODE SET
B. E. S. T. ON
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO
AUTO TIMER ON
O. S. D. ON
DIRECT REC ON
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF
POWER SAVE OFF
NEXT PAGE
[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
MAIN MENU
MODE SET
AUTO CH SET
MANUAL CH SET
INITIAL SET
REC LEVEL CTL
T
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[MENU] : EXIT