Auto SP→EP Timer
If, when recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire program, the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording. This feature is especially handy when recording a program of more than 2 hours in length.
For Example . . .
Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto a 120- minute tape
Approximately 110 minutes |
| Approximately 30 minutes |
SP mode |
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Total 140 minutes
Make sure you set "AUTO SP→EP TIMER" to “ON” at the Function screen before the timer recording starts.
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Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by | ||||||||
pressing CH 5° or SHUTTLE PLUS %Þ, then press OK | ||||||||
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3 | TIMER SET MODE |
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| VIDEO CALIBRATION | ON |
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| PICTURE CONTROL | AUTO |
| PICTURE CONTROL | AUTO | ||
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| AUTO TIMER | OFF |
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| SUPERIMPOSE | ON |
| SUPERIMPOSE | ON | ||
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| = AUTO SP=EP TIMER | ON | =AUTO SP=EP TIMER | ON | |||
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| PRESS (MENU) TO END |
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| TIMER" by pressing CH 5° or SHUTTLE PLUS %Þ, | |||||||
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NOTES:
If you have programmed the VCR to
In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this feature may leave a slight
There may be some noise at the point on the tape where the VCR switches from SP to EP mode.
The Auto SP→EP Timer feature is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will work with the following tapes:
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Auto Timer
When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR's power is turned off. It is automatically disengaged when the VCR is powered back on.
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| VIDEO CALIBRATION | ON |
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| PICTURE CONTROL | AUTO |
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| =AUTO TIMER | OFF |
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| SUPERIMPOSE | ON |
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| AUTO SP=EP TIMER | ON |
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NOTE:
For safety, when AUTO TIMER is set to “OFF”, all other VCR functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To disengage the timer, press TIMER.
