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7-3 Timer Recording
7 RECORDING
Notes on timer recording
nIf you make a mistake when programming
The TIMER indication blinks and the Timer Record
Standby mode is engaged.
The blinking of the TIMER indication differs depending
on the programming status.
When correct programs exist, the indication blinks for
about 10 seconds and then lights.
If mistakes are detected in all programs, the indication
blinks for about 10 seconds.
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Incorrect programs are canceled automatically. So, if
necessary, program the timer again.
nIf no programs have been set
The TIMER indication blinks for about 10 seconds. The
Timer Record Standby mode cannot be engaged.
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Program the timer.
nIf program data overlaps
The Timer Record Standby mode is engaged and the
OVER LAP indication blinks for about 10 seconds.
The OVER LAP indication is not shown, however, if the
DAILY timer program and WEEKLY timer program
overlap.
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Check the program contents.
When program data overlaps, the timer recording
priority is determined as follows.
1 The daily timer has priority over the weekly timer.
2 The program with shorter recording time
(2H>6H>L12H>L24H) has priority.
3 The program which starts earlier has priority.
4 When the start time is the same, the program with
the lower program No. has priority.
nDuring timer recording
The PAUSE/STILL button has no effect.
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To operate the VCR, first press the [TIMER REC]
button.
nTimer recording
Power is turned on about 20 seconds before recording is
programmed to start and the VCR enters the Record-
Pause mode. Recording starts about 2 seconds before
the programmed start time.
nIf no cassette is loaded
The TIMER and ( ) indications blink.
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Load a cassette with safety tab in place. Cassettes with
no tab are ejected.
nWhen the <TAPE END MODE> function menu switch is
set to STOP, REW or EJECT and the tape ends during
timer recording.
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The cassette is ejected.
Recording will start again when a cassette with safety tab
in place is loaded.
Changing a preset timer program
1Press the [TIMER REC] button to turn off the TIMER
indication in the display.
2Turn the VCR and the monitor on.
3Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu
screen and select <PROGRAM TIMER> with the [SHIFT
+/-] button. Then, press the [SET +/-] button.
[The timer program setting screen is displayed.
4Press the [SHIFT +/-] button to move the cursor arrow to
the program No. or the day of the week to be changed.
Press the [SET +/-] button.
5Select the item to be changed (so that it is blinking) with
the [SHIFT +/-] button.
6Change the value with the [SHIFT +/-] button.
7Press the [MENU] button twice.
[The normal screen is restored.
Using the VCR in the Timer RecordStandby mode
Press the [TIMER REC] button to turn off the TIMER
indication for normal use.
Press the [TIMER REC] button again to turn on the TIMER
indication. The Timer Record Standby mode is engaged.
When all timer recording programs have been executed,
the TIMER indication goes off.