EN 47
Satellite Auto Recording
This function allows you to automatically record a
satellite program which is timer-programmed on your
DBS receiver.
Preparation : Connect a DBS receiver to the [AUDIO/
VIDEO INPUT L-1] or [S VIDEO INPUT L-
1] connectors* on the rear; otherwise, you
cannot use this function.
•You can also connect the cable box if it
has a timer.
* To use these connectors, you have to select
which one to use (Apage 66).
ASet timer program on DBS
receiver
•For timer programming method, refer to the
manual supplied with the DBS receiver.
BLoad a cassette
Make sure the record safety tab is intact.
CSet recording speed
Press [REC SPEED] to set the recording speed.
DEngage Satellite Auto Recording

standby mode

Turn off the DBS receiver.
Press and hold [REC LINK] on the Remote for
more than 2 seconds.
The VCR turns off automatically, [V] and [j]
appear on the front display panel (Satellite Auto
Recording standby mode).
When the DBS receiver outputs a signal, the VCR
starts recording and [V] blinks, the [j] and record
[X] indicator light up. The VCR stops recording
and powers off when the DBS receiver stops
outputting a signal.
•This VCR will enter into Satellite Auto
Recording standby mode after recording is
finished.
•To release the Satellite Auto Recording standby
mode, press [REC LINK]. [V] and [j] disappear.
NOTES:
•While in the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode or after Satellite Auto Recording is finished, the VCR will not enter the timer
recording standby mode even though “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON” (Apage 66).
•If you turn off this VCR while Satellite Auto Recording is in progress, recording stops.
•Video Calibration (Apage 63) does not work while Satellite Auto Recording is in progress.
•Auto Clock (Apage 18) does not work while in the Satellite Auto Recordin g standby mode.
•The VCR may not record a short portion at the beginning of the pr ogram or may record slightly longer than the actual length of the
program when Satellite Auto Recording method is used.
•If you engage the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode while the DBS receiver is turned on, the VCR will not start Satellite Auto
Recording, [V] on the front display panel blinks rapidly and [j] lights up. When you turn off the DBS receiver, [V] and [j] light up
and the VCR enters the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode.
•If you have connected another component other than a DBS receiver (or cable box) to the [AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT L-1] or [S VIDEO
INPUT L-1] connectors, be sure not to engage the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode; otherwise, the VCR will start recording
when the connected component is turned on.
•Satellite Auto Recording and timer-recording cannot be performed at the same time.
•If the [V] blinks rapidly on the front display panel in the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode (even though your DBS receiver is
turned off), Satellite Auto Recording will not work properly.
If this is the case, perform ‘Express Timer Programming’ (Apage 44) to timer-record a satellite program.
(Some DBS receivers output signals even if the power is off. Satellite Auto Recording is not possible with those DBS receivers.)
•Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV
mode on the TV.
•Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the
Remote to [VCR].
VCR
TV
CABLE
/DBS
D
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IMPORTANT:
Be sure not to turn on the DBS receiver before the program
starts broadcasting; otherwise, the VCR will start recording
when the DBS receiver is turned on.